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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-04-25

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
that he has been duly appointed By the Honot'
sbls Judge Of Probate for the County Of Oxfous
and assumed the trust Of Executor OF ne esssss
GEORGE W. MAXIM, late Of Paris,
IN said County. deceasei. by giving bond - tne
law dirrcts; he therefore reguests all persons
immediate payment. and those who have any
demands thereon 20 exhibit the same 70
Aprii rs, lHb. LUTHER II. MAXIM.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

An interesting incident in connection
with the loss of the Peninsula and Oriental
steamship Bokhara has lately come to light.
AT the door of Llyod' is stationed porter,
whose duty it is to prevent the entrance of
unauthorized persons and to shout out the
contents of kilograms received. One day,
just before the news of the disaster reached
London, an underwater at Lloyd's took a
risk on the vessel at 50 guineas. Just as be
was in the act Of signing the slip the porter,
in the exercise of his duty, bawled out,
"Bokhara"- pausing for a moment in or
der to make the announcement impressive.
The underwater, pen in hand, believing
that the rest of the telegram would be
has arrived, - snatched the slip from the
broker, eXclaiming
~ have it,
In another instant he porter continued
lis totally lost"
The remarks of the underwater are not
ON record.-Million
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
A Question of Poleage.

When the late Hon. =. II. Winston first
attended court in TyTrell county n. c.,
after beginning practice, he stopped on his
way thither TO spend The night wi,h 6
brother lawyer, then in full practice, who
in reconstruction day. obtained a iudgeship
and the title of ia. bird .!unes TO en-.
terrain his young frienG ..ai.. on said occa
sion discoursed largely Cd law, and among
other inquiries put this question to young
Winston:
81 have, said he, marking the lines on
the floor as he proceeded, this land case,
Beginning at A and running TO b, my course
and poleage Idistancel is all right, and the
same from b to G and from & to ID. But in
running from ID to the beginning of A, my
course is all right, but my poleage overruns.
Now why cant bend out and get my pole
agef"
well" said Winston, looking intently
at the diagram, no reason at all except
this fellow out here, miserable sinner,
might say, Why don't you bend in and get
your poleagey'
"Ah,' said Jones in passion, that is
preposterous, sir-perfectly preposterous.
Green Bag.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

my heart always bleeds for a child who
Is brought up in boarding house." said a
motherly woman with little brood of her
own, who understood fully all that the
word home" implies This remark set us
to thinking, and as there are so many fam
lilies that board the subject appeared to be
one that could most easily be studied and
the real life of little folks whose home means
the routine Of boarding learned from OBJ
servatiOn.
After watching half "A dozen small men
and women the conclusion was arrived at
that the mOtherly lady's heart had good
reason for all the sympathy that emanated
from that organ. To begin with, the child
soon ceases to be other than a child in
name. Surrounded by grown people, the
feminine portion Of which spends its time
in gossip of "A nature that has no tendency
to improve either the morals or the man
ners Of the youthful listener, the little son
or daughter soon prefers the talk that goes
ON in mammals room" To any blocks, dol
lies or tin soldiers that ever were manufac-
tured, and though ostensibly engaged with
its toys the player on the floor is not so en-
crossed in its own occupation rs to forget
to say Ego on" when mamma or some Of
her friends pause in the recital of some
thing of which child should be kept in
ignorance Phladelph Times.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
Old English Silverware.

Old English silverware is much in de
mand just now, and genuine pieces, espe.
ciaEy those of historic interest, fetch high
prices. There is II special interest in table.
ware of the seventeenth, eighteenth and
early nineteenth centuries. AS both tea
and coffee came into use in England near
the middle of the seventeenth century, some
of these cofleepots and teapots are among
the earliest of English make. Even then
the device of the wooden handle, designed
to interpose a nouconductor between the
hand and the hot metal, had come into use
The best of the coffeepots are large, stable
vessels, with little ornament and no strik
ing grace of form, but rather look of so
lidity and suggestion of coziness and com
fort. Those bearing the ball marks of the
old silversmiths are usually to be accepted
as genuine. Chicago Herald.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

Sunday is the clergymans working day,
and Monday is his day of rest. In eastern
cities it is common for the ministers OF the
town and its neighborhood to assemble at
convenient points, usually the publishing
houses or mission centers Of their respective
denominations, and to spend some hours in
the discussion of topics not always reli-
gious. They dine in little groups at a good
restaurant, and if their consciences allow
they go to a concert OF a theater in the
evening. This pleasant custom had its
origin in Boston, aud probably no perform
ance has been given at the Boston Museum
on Monday night in 40 years when clergy
men did not form part Of the audience
New York Sun.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

short! Why, you must be insane. EC
you suppose for an instant that am going
to appear before thousands of people in q
short gown If you do, you are very much
mistaken" Here all of us must have
thought the same thing, for we smiled.
But Peggie," he pleaded, won't you
for my sake, for my reputationas drama
fist, dress in keeping with the partg"
mo, won't, and I think it very cruel Of
you to think of your reputation when my
appearance is at stake, and | know full
well that If so on with a demitrain and
low neck and short sleeves | will make a
hit as professionals say"
You've forgotten the big hat and milk
pail, piped little Mandy Jennings.
Some things are understood" replied
Peggie And little Mandy Jennings got
such look for her trouble that itmade her
gown too large for her. And at this point
in the discussion Jayson Jovials took a
hand.
miss Blame, he said, ~ don't want you
to think me cruel, but as am going to play
the comedy part think will have to en-
ter protest.
"A prottsu' she calculated.
Eyes. You see, if you dress the part rs
sSN 't'9 gN' nv s@oitis7 w. NAA'iN VIM NC e'b-
solutely no chance for any comedy" There
was a general litter, barring Peggie, Of
course, and am afraid she would have an
initiated Jayson had not the coach strong
ly limited il was a rehearsal we were hold
ing, and waiting moment for ruffled tenn
pers to smooth suggested that we proceed.
No one seemed opposed but as it was rather
late it was decided to take up the end of
the act, as all were in it, and it's effective
ness depended entirely on the picture.
Mr.. Jovials and Miss Jennings" said
the coach, Twill you kindly come on first
entrance o. r. side and take your places
well down the stage. Mr.. Manning you
enter from prompt side, and the farmhands
and milkmaids follow Mr.. Manning Miss
Blame, you and Mr.. Peyton and Mr.. Ray
mond, after that strong scene of yours, re
tire up stage. Now, ready. All in your
entrances. Strong scene is over You three
(meaDing Peggie, Peyton and Raymond
up stage little farther, please. Come on,
Mr.. Jayson and Miss Jennings; go well
down and strike loving attitude" They
are so experienced that they got to their
positions without a mistake That's
good"
Nov, Mr.. Manning ! made my en-
trance, but had not got far before | was
stopped Stay right where you are, so as
the rest will have room. Farmhands and
milkmaids, come along" They trooped in
and formed "a group around me.
When we were all settled, we were told to
look at Peggie, and when all eyes were riv-
eted she started down stage with sword in
hand. When she reached the footlights,
she raised the sword and forgot her lines
The coach looked disguised, and as he had
misplaced the promptbook undertook to
give her her lines from memory, and with
one hand high above his head exclaimed,
II done it, for, like my sweetheart, he was
a soldier" Peggie smiled an eXasperating
little smile and turning to him said, "Mr
Coach, | would rather forget my lines, but
II you insist on my remembering them
prefer saying 4 did it, " And the rehears-
al was over.--Willie Manning in Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
The Divinsness of the Bible.

The divineness of the Old Testament re
sides not in historical accuracy. 1t lies in re
ligious teachings; in promises of redemp-
tion. These are unimpaired by the results
Of modern criticism The protevangelium
Genesis iii, lD, the Magma Charta of hui
man history" is prophetic of Christ,
whether written by Moses or a writer Of the
exile. The moral quality of the Ten Com
mandments remains the same at whatever
time or under whatever circumstances they
were uttered The truth Of the words, Let
the wicked forsake his way, and the I'M
righteous man his thoughts, and let him
return unto the Lord and he will have
mercy upon him, and to our God, for lie
will abundantly pardon" does not depend
upon Isaianic authorship. Its veri6caticn
is found in the experience of the forgiven
soul The Old Testament is one with the
New. The historical outlines of each are
firmly established by criticism but the
touchstone revealing the divine quality OF
each is found in the precept. IF any man
will do his will, he shall know of the doc
trine, whethg II be Of God. Professor
Edward l.. Curtis In Century.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
A PRAYER.
NJ Lord, to thee my knee is bent.

Dear Lord, TO thee my knee is bent.
Give me content
Full pleasured with what comes to me,
Whate'er it be.
An humble roof, frugal board
And simple hoard
The wintry ifagOt piled beside
The chimney wide,
While the enwreathing flames up sprout
And Irvine about
The brazen dogs that guard my hearth
And household worth;
Tinge with the ember's ruddy glow
The rafters low,
And let the sparks snap with delight,
AS fingers might
That mark deft measures of some tune
The children Groom.
Then, with good friends, the rarest few
Thou holdest true,
Ranged round about the blaze, to share
My comfort there.
Give me to claim the service meet
That makes each sc9t
A place Of honor and each guest
Loved as the rest
james Whitcomb Riley
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
In Return For Praise.

Praise went long way with Brignoli
One evening at rehearsal the orchestra laid
down their instruments as one man and APP
plauded his singing of a favorite song long
and vigorously. He was much pleased, and
advancing TO the footlights with many
bow and smile of satisfaction said:
Gentlemen, Immediately after the re-
hearsal there will be a champagne supper
at the Everett house. | hope i may have
the honor to meet you all there"
1t is needless to remark that they were
there, every man of them. The supper cost
Brignoli S500-New York Tribune
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

The man with cough was telling his ex
perences in business It's funny" he
said, but there's hardly a thing that can't
be handled to a good advantage If man
goes about it right. Now once met a fel-
low with n recipe for making a patent stove
backing IL looked like a good thing, and
put lot of money into it. We made up
few thousand gross before we tried to sell
1t, we were so confident Of its going we'll
When we came to put il on the market, we
found that the blamed stuff wouldn't sell
l spent all the money | could rake and
scrape trying to get it to go, but it was no
use. The people simply wouldn't have il,
and that was all there was to il. After
about six months was broke. My partner
had skipped, and | was left with 800 900
boxes of stove backing ON my hands. |
was so years old at the time, and life didn't
look very rosy"
"Pull ont all right" asked the man with
the tall hat.
yep"
"In what way"
81 remember that Sam Patch said that
some things can be- done as well as others
and borrowed little money and made u
fortune out of it,"
How" asked the man with the tall hat
interestedly.
"Sent it over to Liberia and sold every
last box of it for face powder. - Buffalo
Express.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
WASHINGTON.

Upon the scroll of honor, year by year,
In shining letters written, we behold
The names Of those whose glory grows not
old,
Whose memories remain forever dear.
Foremost among the stars the splendid sun
Who gave to Liberty her path of light
And led her hosts victorious through tho
night
First of our nations heroes Washington
Frank d. Sherman in Harpers Weekly
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

You are enjoying yourself, l hopeY" said
the hostess at Fifth avenue dinner to Gus
de Smith.
You know, madam" said Gus, with his
most gracious smile, that the dullest par
ties never bore me ! can't stand almost
anything. Texas Siftings.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

The great Ieno lived u quiet and happy
life until the age of So. when one day he ac-
cidentaily stumbled and broke his thumb
He interpreted the accident as a summons
from earth and so hanged himself
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

1t probably will interest those who buy
Indian and Mexican silver filigree work OF
the trains in New Mexico and Arizona t.
know that many of these fragile carlos arr
manufactured by IA firm of people in the
street called Maiden lane, in the city Of
New York
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

1t, is encouraging to be assured, as we
are, that with sufficient care not only
may a consumptive be made comfortable
at home, but the conditions for his recov-
cry may be- kept as favorable there as he
could hope to find them at many health
reeorts
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

General Grant once declined TO serve as
president of the Panama Canal company
with a salary Of SIS, 900 because he thought
It's scheme impracticable.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21

There are great many men in America
who, although well born and well bred,
have sbso.utely no idea Of what is proper
In the matter Of dress
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-30

| hopes OF the eternal salvation OF many
Republicans. but none the less the vast
majority OF them are determined to keep
all Republicans in political limbo while
they arc here on earth. The best Republic
can spiritually Is as dctestable poiitl-
cally to them as the worst spiritual
reprobate In that party. For political
purposes n Democratic sinner is always
better In their eyes than a Republican
saint. In voting for candidates for Office
they do not distinguish between them
according to their supposed and COM
parative qualifications to play tunefully
tho heavenly harps. but according to
whether they will make here the discord of
Rcpublicanism or help to swell the sweet
harmony of Democracy.
When. therefore. the political White Caps
send circulars to Democrats telling them
TO vote for good government. they throw
away their impcrtinence. When these dis
guised enemies Of political integrity have
the efrrontery to pick out candidates for
Democrats. they offer gross insult to their
political intelligence. principles, and con-
victions. Democrats are Democrats because
they want good government, and govern
ment is good only when IL is Demo-
cratic. They are not for White Cap
government. or government without po-
litical principle and according to the
whims OF politically irresponsible and
lawless band, but for a government by
fixed and consistent Democratic principles.
Accordingly they know exactly how to vote
without the obtruslon Of anybodys advice.
They are going to vote for Democratic
government. That's what they are Demo-
Gratis for. Their preiudices as to candidates
are not personal; they are political only.
They do not go to the polls simply to help
or to hurt individuals. but to assist in the
triumph OF Democracy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-30
A Proposed Bankrupt Law.

In Q bankrupt law which could be eco
aomically administered. and which would
enable honest debtors who had failed in
> business. to free themselves of their past
obligations by parting with all their pres
emit possessions. there might be many ad-
santages to the business community.
A bankrupt law. however. which con-
tains provisions for forcing debtor into
insolvency against his will. is by no means
30 desirable. and we do not believe the en-
actment Of such measure by Congress
would be good thing.
A strong minority Of the judiciary Com
mittee Of the House Of Representatives.
consisting OF Messrs. CULBERs ON. BAILEY,
STONE. BRoDERICK. LANE. GOODNIGHT. and
STocKDALE, have made report concerning
the Bankruptcy bill now before Congress.
in which they say:
Tho undersigned members OF the judiciary Com
mittee. while differing among themselves as to the
necessity for any bankrupt law and the
Of such measure II any desirable unite in opposing
20 much OF the bill reported by tho committee as pro-
rdes for Involuntary bankruptcy any cause except
for actual fraud"
In this view we concur. A national bank
rupt law should be a measure for the relief
OF honest insolvent debtors rather than a.
national collection law. which is Just what
1t would be II it contained any provision for
what lawyers call involuntary bankruptcy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-30
Theodore Bacon on Judge Maynard.

One OF the speakers at the Bar Associa-
tlon's Anti-MAYNARD mass meeting in the
| Cooper Union hall, was Mr.. THEODORE
BACON Of Rochester. He came down from
Monroe county to perform. as he told the
meeting. lone OF the most painful Of pub
| lie duties that sense Of obligation to the
State had ever imposed upon him." Until
less than two years ago, ISAAC H. MAYNARD
| was man whom Mr.. THEODORE BACON
had numbered among his personal friends.
He had liked Judge MAYNARD greatly. and
| had esteemed him profoundly. And now
| he came to the Cooper Union "solely from
| a sense OF public duty. to do that which can
be never. to any man OF ordinary sensibilty.
anything less than profoundly painful"
That is to say. to brand his old friend as
criminal" and a thief" unfit to hold a
high judicial Office.
Mr.. THEODORE BAcoN's Spartan virtue
and Roman firmness struck the Bar Asso-
citation lawyers present at the meeting as
an excellent card for their campaign
against Judge MAYNARD; and they ap-
plauded this gentleman who had come
tearfully from Monroe to perform his duty
to the State. even though he tore his heart
strings in the performance thereof.
Encouraged by the applause. Mr.. BACON
became less fearful. and even SO far forgot
his melancholy function as to indulge in
jocosity. Among his little iests about the
character Of the old personal friend whom
he 30 reluctantly consented to brand as a
criminal" that he travelled all the way
from Rochester at his own expense to do
it. was the following. We quote from the
Nelp York Times's report:
"There some other defences. There is Mr. NAY.
himself. His defenceI Why. he docs not defend
He pleads guilty He says did It. II he said he did
It and was sorry for It, and would never do It again.
why. then might not wan. to put him into the Court
Of Appeals but rod gladly hare hin, made asair n.
before. County Judge Of DeinTdre oounty-I live in Monroe
county But Judge MAYNARD in his extraordinary let.
ter. up tho whole matter by this extraordinary
avowal that in all Of his professional lte there
nothing that he could remem Der with much pleasure
pride his purloinng tho returns and that IL no
got another chance he would purlon another.
Why. MIR Chairman. what can CHS meant Was there
such thing in opera bous Of GILBERT SUI
of any else anything that would beat it
This seems funny enough"
Funny enough. perhaps. in the view OF
the Rochester gentleman who. in the role Of
the stern old friend. passed so easily from
tears to jokes about the MAYNARD case.
But not one-half SO funny as the uncon-
scious admission. on the part of Mr.. BACON
himself Of the pharisaical character Of the
whole proceeding when he testified that.
although he regarded Judge MAYNARD as
too much OF a criminal" and thief"
for the bench Of tho Court Of Appeals. he
would gladly see him restored. on his
promise never to do it again." to the
bench Of an inferior court.
This incident will serve to enllghten the
minds Of laymen as to the exact weight and
significance Of such terms as criminal"
and larceny" when employed by the Bar
Association during political campaign.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-30
A Grief but Not O Shame.

CARTER HARRISON was a man In whom
| the sense of the ridiculous was strong.
| When PRENDERGAsT was Fostering him
for an office. did the Mayor yield,
| as many another might have yielded,
to the temptation to crafty his humor
and did he say something which the danger
GUS crank interpreted as u promise Of APP
pointment as Corporation Counsel? Was
it an apparently harmless indulg ence In
gentle irony that finally cost Mr.. HARRISON
his life?
However that may be. the assassination
Of Mayor HARRISON. like the killing OF GAR
FIELD. belongs to class Of crimes which no
degree OF personal vigilance can foresee. and
no amount OF watchfulness on the part of
the guardians of public order can prevent.
The seed of such murder Is often in an
unconscious provocation. unrecognizable
as a provocation except by the insane mind
in which it finds Judgment.
Ex-Governor OGLESBY's exclamation,
"Chicago's shame!" when he heard the
news OF the murder. seems to indicate that he
regarded the occurrence Of the crime as n
reproach. in some way. to the city of which
Mr.. HARRISON was the Chief Magistrate.
But the exclamation was uttered In the
first shock of surprise and grief. and with
out an understanding Of the circumstances
OF the tragedy
The deed OF PRENDERaAsT Is no more a
shame to Chicago than the deed OF
GUTTEAU was shame to the city of Wash
ington. The crank who suddenly becomes
Il murderous crank is not a development
peculiar to the civilization. or lack OF civ
ilization, OF any particular community; and
until he has disclosed what has been latent
in his character, the police everywhere are
equally powerless to foresoe or to prevent
his homicidal outbreaks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-30
JUDGE MAYNARD,s AssOCIAT TIES.

Why DO They Continue TO Sit with Him ,
To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sr: do not
pretend to such com pete knowledge Of the
facts as will justify me In accusing or
excusing Judge Maynard. but I know all
the other Judges OF the Court Of APP
peals. and l know them to be high
minded. honorable. and self-respecting
gentlemen. II they. who It may be as
sumed have an equal knowledge OF the facts
with the Bar Association believed Judge May
nard to be guilty OF the offence charged by that
association. not one Of them. verify believe.
would consent to sit on the same bench with
him for one single hour.
know something Of the mon who run the
Bar Association. and OF the spirit that ami
mates them upon questions affecting partisan
supremacy.
Whenever the alternative shall be presented
upon the estimate OF professional and judicial
fitness propriety and dignity. between the Bar
Association on the one side and the Court
OF Appeals on the other. 1t will be quito safe to
accept the latter. c
NEW YORK. Oct %