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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01
CONGRESSMAN O,NsIl ON PENSIONS

CONGRESSMAN O'NEil ON PENSIONS.
Mr.. O'Neil, OF Massachusetts, Demo
crstl of the subcommittee of the House
appropriation committee having 10
charge the pension appropriation oiH'
believes that BY the year l>S9 the PEN
sion roll will have fallen TO below one
hundred and fifteen millions.
when General Raum WAS commits
sioner OF pensions" said Mr.. O'Neil, he
estimated that the maximum approprs-
ton would be reached 10 1894 and that II
would then amount 10 SIS, 100000. In
his opinion the appropriation would
hover about that point for three years
when il would begin 10 fall OF. Generai
Raum was right so far - the time was
concerned. but not IS IN the amount.
Onr appropriation for the fiscal wear
1874 MSS sl61, 900, c0O but We spent of the
amount only Slil ,Up,eH. me
appropriation for lS90 was si1o,~O,o"
OF which sl40. OcO,0O0 viii De spent. FOR
the fiscal wear lS96, We have spproprat-
ed 81 ~. OOO. O0O aud the amount viii be
needed. Asa matter Of fact the regular
output for appropriation al present Is
about $50. OOO, eco a year but we esti-
mate slO.OOO, 900 for the first payments
- they are called. What | mean by
first payments il the amount which Sc-
crues 20 the credit OF the claimant from
the date of filing his application
until il i allowed oy the office. IL not
infrequeutly happens that these first
payments cover a period Of two years
There i steady decrease IN the lis'
OF pensioners from death each year Is
there not:"
"Yes. and very marked decrease Il
l.. IL amounts now % about SO, OOp
wear and IL will increase relatively with
the lapse 81 time.
lis the pension Office doing anything
70 relieve the rolls of the names OF per-
sons not entitled TO pensions:
Il have never believed, replied MT
O'Neil, that the pension rolls were
loaded with spurious claimants. lthins
there has been a good deal Of nonsenS'
uttered on that subject. IL stands q
reason that where great army OF met
are draw ing pensions from the govern
ment there must be % necessity :
certain proportion Who are not entitled
70 them. That i undoubtedly the cas-
with the pension list, but don't thinI
the number OF persons frsudulrnily draw
ing pensions i a. great a. has ever beer
claimed or j. greater than one NIGH
reasonably expect under the circum
stances
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HEAVY INSURANCE.

The most heavily insured man in the
United states ia John Wansmaker, the
Philadelphia merchant and Ex-Postmss-
ter General, who carries policies amount
ing 10 81 $500
The next largest Is John b. S,etson OF
Philadelphia. who carries policies aggre-
eating $50. 600, and Ham c. Disston,
also of that city, carries $500, 900. Theo-
dore Hayemeyer and Chauneey NJ. D.
pew of New York. James Z. Gates of
Milwaukee, VI. Cudshy Of Chicago, aud
+. II. Abbott of Boston carry 100000
each.
The most heavily insured person in
this state Is Mrs. \. White Of Gardiner.
who carries policies sggregating $40,
coo. The next highest is +. X. Burpee
Of Bangor. who carries 100000. The
following Maine people also carry poll
eies sggregating $4,000 or upwards
each
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Valuable Prizes
for Children.

arc given away by "Our Little Ones and the
Nursery" magazine.
The November prizes were boys velocipcie.
q girl's tricycle. and hobby horsc for the pref
ticst kindergarten mats. This work Is pleasant
and esiucative In Itself and the magazine Is the
Best Reading for Young People.
All ages enjoy its lively stories poems. articles
and Illustrations. and u l. the only magazine
which
Exactly Suits Children
from four W ten.
The public schools % Boston AMI other cities
have adopted Il for supplementary reading and
help In other Studies. There Ia
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than = subscription for lsS. Send II now and
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BORN.

In Upton, Dec. 10. to the wife OF George
Alien. son.
In Peru. Dec. Is. to the wife of N. II. Oldham,
a son.
In Denmark. Dec. 10, 10 the wife OF Harlan
Lord, n daughter.
In Norway, Dec. ~. to the wife Of Maurice
Bowker. n sop.
In Peru. Dec. q. To the wife Of A. j. Austin.
a son.
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OXFORD COUNTY FAIR.

The officers Of the Oxford County Az.
ricultursl Society held . nesting al
South Paris Wednesday and decided tG
hold the fair this year on Sept. IL, Is
and 10.
The purses were not materially
changed.
Experts are to Judge Durham, Here
ford, Jersey and H0lstein bulls, cows
and heifers, and fruit.
Adjourned to meet again In March.
A. c. +. KING, Sec.
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500 REWARD, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased u
learn that there l. at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 70 cure In all IL
stages and that u Catzrrh. Halls Cstarrf
Cure L. the only positive cure now known 10 the
medical fraternity. CatArrh being n constitu
tionai disease, requires \ constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken Internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the systcm. thereby Destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and ~
si-tipg nature In doing 10 work. The proprie
tors have 80 much faith In Its curative powers
that they Offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that IL falls 10 cure. Send for hst OF te n
monials. Address
FJ. CHENEY 4 CO. Toledo, o.
sS-Sold by Druggists. '5c-
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OXFORD. ~ AT n Court OF Probate hohi n
Paris, within and for the County Of Oxftxl.
on the thiri Tuesday OF Dec, A. ID. isea.
ON the petition of Phebe h. Rand. Admx. OF
the estate OF JOHN T. RAND. late Of Water.
ford. In said County OF oxford. deceased,
praying for license 10 sell and convey certain Real
Estate belonging ~ sail estate and described In
her petition die In the Probate Office.
ORDERED, That the said petitioner give notice
~ all persons interested. by causing an abstract
OF her petition, with this order thereon, 10 be
published three weeks successfully In the Or.
ford Democrat, q newspaper printed nj Paris, n
said County. that they may appear NJ = Probate
Court. 10 be held ut Paris, on the third Tuesday
Of Jan. next, nj nine O'Clock In the forenoon. and
show cause II any they have, why the same should
not be granted.
GEORGE A. WILSON. Judge.
A true copy attest -
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
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The best story Of business sagacity-
or lack Of ir-comes from Presque Isle,
where a merchant sold q barrel OF -four
20 worthless individual, and took
mortgage on bear track. And the pur-
chaser actually followed up the track,
bagged the game. and paid for the bar
rel Of -four out Of the proceeds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-01

THE subscriber hereby givee public notice
judge i Of Probate for he County Of oxford and
Assumed the trust Of Executor Of the estaie Of
HELEN w. EA6TMAN, lafe Of Boston.
Massachusetts,, deceased. by giving bond - the
lAW directs: b therefore requests al persons
indebepd 70 TIE eSthte Of sajd dcceased 70 make
immodiate payment, and those who have any
demands thereon 70 exhibit TIE same % JaDee
8. Wright, hls attorney In and for he stass uf
Maine.
Dec. 1eth, 1oo1. JOHN q. h0f6S.
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solip GOLD BADGE
rR1>rS1rp TO >nEErrr-ELEcr roETrE-
specialized the Democrat

special 70 the Democrat
RUNFORp FAILS, Dee. -.
soon after r. 4. Porter Was elected
sheriff ~ oxford County, il occurred 10
the writer. considering the deep graft
tude his friends felt toward him and the
good he had accomplished 10 driving out
the rumSellers-and other persons OF Ike
eharacter-from the town, that about the
proper thing 10 do would be 10 make
badge Of Byron gold and present 10 him.
This Was mentioned 10 III. l.. Elliott.
George RidlOn. Waldo Pettensill and
Others. who Sgreed that IL was Just the
thing 20 DO. The general design OF the
badge Was msde by one of the jewellers
here. IL Is made Of Byron gold dug
near where Mr.. Porter was born, and l.
one OF the best ever seen here. An
oxford Bear" stands firmly upon the
top OF the badge. while underneath Is
the word sheriff in black enamel. On
the back are the words
Presented o. f. a Porter By the citizens 81
Rumford Ne. Dec, lcs4-
Christmas eve Hon. Waldo Peitengili
and wife aud Hon. George II. Bisbee
made Porter friendly visit 10 make
complete arrangements for some fifteen
others. who soon arrived. \ fine sup
per was served at : O'Clock, and after
the repast WAS completed Hon. Waldo
Petteugill arose and presented the badge
with timely and well-chOsen words, re-
ferring 20 the service that he bad given
the town: 10 the small amount 10 which
IL was necessary 10 limit the subscription
in order that all might have chance 10
give 70 the confidence his fellow-towns-
men put in his ability and honesty; 10
the pure gold contained in the badge
expressing the hope that his public ca
reer might remain the same TO the end
of his term.
To say that Mr.. Porter was surprised
would but half express II. Twas but
little he could say, but those words came
from the heart There will be no cause
20 regret the giving.
Those who were present viii long
remember the occasion.
J. +. STEPHENS.
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CoMM1ssIoNERs, NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Judge of Probate for the County
Of OK ford, on the third Tuesday Of December.
A. ID. 1884. commissioners 10 receive and ex-
anime the claims OF creditors against the estate
of Benjamin Baker. late Of Albany, In said
County, deceased, hereby give notice that slx
months from the date Of said appointment are
prove their claims, and that they will be In ses.
zion ut the Office Of Herrick 4 Park, In said
Bethel. on Tuesday June 18th. 1886. at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon, for the purpose OF re-
ceiying the same. -.
Dated this end day Of December, A. d. 1sN.
J.u PuRiNGT0N. sioners.
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SINGLE COPIES.

s,ny,e Comics OF the Democrat are four eene
each. They will be mailed on reocipt o, Pr,.e :,
- ,-,li,sbar- or Tor the convenience OF patrons
- T. sa,,ls ~ OF each issue have been plsced on
uie :, ~ folioxtny places In the County
So" $50 pa. Sturtevant's Drug store
Shurtlef-s Drug store.
So,x.v Moves Drug store.
p,'SSsll Alfred Cole, Postmaster
S.Sshnrx At Lewis. Insurance omce'
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DIED.

In Paris. Dec 25, George w., son Of Joseph b.
Cole. aged years, months.
In Fryeburg, Dec. 81, Mrs. Hannah Kelley,
widow OF James Kelley.
In Bethel, Dec IS. Il. n. Bean, Jr, aged 81
years, months, 10 days.
In South Paris Dec. Is. Harriet W. FIRST,
aged "a year,. months.
In Peru, Dec. %, Mr.. Samuel Irish.
In Peru. Dec. ., Mary Cannon. aged years.
In Albany, Dec. IL. Ernest Bean.
In oxford. Dec. 3. Mrs. Charles Bryant.
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The herald., 1895-09-22

oluded to go below. and called to the
cook to come and assist me. / received
no response, however. The sable mon-
arch of the galley was busily engaged in
preparing our evening meal, and the
noise he :ade amongst his pots and pans
me. The boy was below, and undoubt-
eddy asleep. | had promised to stand his
watch so long as remained on deck.
Unable to get tho cooks att 4ntion.
again took up the glass and resumed my
former pastime. The boat was on the
beach as before, and the men were no
where to be seen.
Bringing the glass to bear on the shore
Inc five miles or more TO the northward
my tagging interest was suddenly aroused
BY bit OF color passing quickly before
my line of vision. 1t was fsw minutes
before | could adjust my glass so as to
bring the object again INTO view. When
L succeeded. however, imagine my
engagement at discovering a woman, and
brightly clad and on horseback. Until
that moment l had supposed the locality
uninha biten.
But what magnificent spectacle
greeted my eyes, with this woman the
central figure. The skirt of her dreas
was bright red. the waist pale yellow,
while thrown gracefully about her head
and shoulders was "a dark headdress or
mantilla. such as com monty is worn by
spanish ladies. The horse on which she
was seated was white mustang-a beau
tlful animal with an abundance of name
and tail-and was standing within a few
feet of the edge OF a high cliff, ae the
bottom of which l could see the waves
break in great force over Jagged rocks,
throwing showers of spray high into tho
air and against the face of tho cl if.
The view | had of horse and rider was
profile, and while the former paved the
earth impatiently, his mistress was in
tently gazing landward over the hills.
For a moment only did they ramain in
The herald., 1895-09-22

from an attack of Panama fever con-
tracted on the isthmus some months
before and was unequal to much exerton.
In the afternoon, with the aid OF the
cook, l crept out on deck. / { was a
lovely day in December. Not cloud
was visible and the atmosphere was pc
culiarly mild and soothing. The dull
roar of the distant breakers was the Only
sound to disquiet the utter stiffness Of
the calm. Our little craft rose and fell
gently and noiselessly as the long, even
swells passed under her, but the motion
was hardly perceptible to me, seated as l
was on an empty water cask. wrapped in
BLANKET. my back resting comfortably
against the foremost.
The cook had fetched me the captains
field glass and | eDdeavored to discover
the whereabouts of the m en- who had gone
ash ore. 1t was time that they were re-
cunning, but. II evertheless, they were not
in sight. Their boat had been pulled up
onto the beach Of snug little cove and
was the ony visible evidence that man.
kind had ever set foot in that vicinity.
Failing to see the men, | occupied my
self in viewing the many varied bits OF
lovely scenery created by the abrupt
high cliffs, the sheltered caves, the huge
swells breaking and foaming over rough
and rocky points, and the undulating
hills that bordered the coast and reached
back till their blue-tinted outlines
merged into a range of lofty mountains.
An hour was thus pleasantly passed.
But beginning to feel wearied, l con-
The herald., 1895-09-22

Another surprise awaited. me. While
the girl was thus engaged, a man "a
Spaniard, young and handsome at that
rode suddenly upon the scene. He was
astride pinto or calico horse-a dark
sorrel with irregular patches of white
here and there-an animal much admired
in those days on account OF its peculiar
coloring. Quickly dismounting he went
swiftly toward the girl and would have
taken her in his arms. but she motioned
him back and continued diligently at her
beads with an earnestness that denoted
the utmost piety. She soon reached the
last, however, ana rising to her feet threw
herself into the arms of the man who
stood waiting patiently for her. Their
passionate EN- brace over. they entered
into conversation which, judging from
their apparent earnestness and imretuous
gestures. must have been of an extremely
serious and important nature. AT times it
seemed as though he had won her to his
side OF the discussion, whatever 1t was,
and would endeavor TO lead her to where
the horses were quietly standing. But she
would resist and commence again to adj
dress him. while he rostlessly paced back
and forth before her, paTsng occasional
ly to interject a word or two.
Finally, with a movement strongly sug-
costing utter despair, he seemed to ac-
cede to her entreaties She threw her
arms about his neck and kissed him again
and agal.i, and kneeling drew him down
beside her. With his arm about her
waist, and ner head resting against his
The herald., 1895-09-22
WAS 1T WOMAN'S PERFIDY?I
J 000c0o0ooOc0s0O0co
BY TAG d. WHITE

Years back, in the early forties, when
California was Mexican possession and
the principal occupation of the inhabit-
ants was cattle-raising and hide curing,
left San Diego in small sailing vessel
en- route to San Francisco. The former
place at that time was nothing more
than pelt station, and San Francisco
exhibited.no indications of ever becom-
ing the important metropolis she is at
this day. -...
We had been out several days when a
calm compelled us to lay to, and we
dropped anchor one evening about two
miles off shore. AS nearly as can To-
cate the spot. it must have been about
opposite what is now called Laguna, .
small seaside resort few miles below the
town of Santa Ana IN Orange county.
The day following the captain and
crew, with the exception of Spanish boy
and an old darkey, the cook, went ashore
in search of ater and game. l re-
manned on board, not from choice, but
for the reason that was just recovering
The herald., 1895-09-22

that position. Then the woman sprang
lightly to the ground, led the horse to
one side, and returning to the brink of
the precipce seated herself ON large
boulder Us she put aside her mantilla
1 saw for the hrst time that she was
young and bautlful-a lovely Spanish girl
Of about Is years, and. from appearances.
of pure Castilian descent. Placing her
elbow upon her knee, she rested her chin
IN the hollow of her daintv little hand
sadly marred, however, by several heavy
rings-and seemed to ponder deeply over
some matter. or lose heraself in day
dream. A sight movement, and possibly
neigh, on the part of her horse. attract-
ed her attention, and. after hasty glance
in the direction of the hills, she placed
her fingers upon her rosary and began
her praYers.
The herald., 1895-09-22

breast, they remained motonless for
some minutes. apparently praying.
AT tins point 1 was about to call the
cook, but the girl rose suddenly, and not
ent, kept my eye to the glass. The
couple nn the cliff had paid no heed to
our vessel. a large ledge of rocks rising
between them and us nartly concealed
If craft; an so int ested were they in
themselves that they had not once glanced
seawaTd.
After rising to her feet the girl went
quickly to where the horses were stand
ing, and returning led the white one to
the very ige of the cliff. She patted the
animal ntfectionately to quiet him, then
passed the bride reins o the man. He
Crashed them firmly, close to the bit,
and drew from his belt a long double
edged knife. The weapon flashed for an
instant in the sunlight and was then
sheathed in the horses side. The an
The herald., 1895-09-22
THE POLITE WORLD

Mrs. Cornelius Coles charming grounds
we're the scene,of most delightful gather
Ing yesterday afternoon. The affair was a
tennis party given to Miss Grace Mellus
and number OF her friends. The guests
were met at the station by large open
conveyance, and delightful drive
through the country was enjoyed before
reaching the hostess hospitable home.
The games that were played proved very
merry ones, and the enjoyment of the
day was completed by the serving of
delicious al fresco luncheon. Among
those present besides the hostess were
Mines. MeIlus. Howard. the Misses Echo
Allen, Gertrude Mason, Susie Howard,
Nellie and Inez Clark, May Stephens,
Grace M.llus, Grace Cole, Algis Kelsey,
Charlotte Wells. the Messrs. Charles
Stimson. Charles Poindexter, Tom Lee,
Frank Bugbee, Ross, Norwood and Bar
new Howard,
The herald., 1895-09-22
Children's Party

Yrs. W. F. Poor entertained her Sun
day school class in a most delightful
manner last Friday afternoon at her
home, 1874 North Daily street. The hospi-
table hostess spared no pains in making
the afternoon one of pleasure for her
little guests. Late in the day temptjn 6
repast was served. Those present were
The Misses Ina Brown, Eva Cox, Lucille
Houser. Hattie CuIran, Carrie Reach,
Zulu Mcintosh. Jennie ana Minnie Stew
ems, Mabel Wilson, Ella Louise Poor,
BERTHE Howard and Mary Meserve.
The herald., 1895-09-22

A quiet wedding took place at noon
Friday at t . residence of Councilman
Snyder, when his sister, Miss Ada Snyder,
was married to Mr.. George Monkey, post
master at Covina. Rev. A. G. Bane
offciated. There were only immediate
friends ana the contracting parties pres
ent, and after the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Mox-
ley will MAKE their future home at Co.
Yina.
The herald., 1895-09-22
HoIton-Chasc Wedding

Chief Deputy George NJ. Holton of the
district attorneys offics and Mrs. z. M.
Chase were married last evening at Z
o clock at the residence of the BRIDE s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dibble. at the cor
ner of Third and Rose streets. Judge B.
N. Smith of department Of the superior
court performing the ceremony. The
house was tastefuliv decorated for the oc-
casion and the ceremony was witnessed
by quite number Of the friends of the
contracting parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Holton
will be at home to their friends after
Monday.
The herald., 1895-09-22

Tomorrow Mr.. Modini- Wood will com
mence the rehearsal OF the opera Erminie
which will be produced IN this city be-
fore long. 1t is said that the present
company will entirely Guido the former
efforts OF this Justly celebrated director.
With ModiniWood at the head of the
The herald., 1895-09-22
Informal Evening

A very pleasant evening was spent with
MISS Hattie Chapman last Thursday by a
number OF her friends at her homo on
hoyie Heights. Delightful music, both
vocal and instrumental, contributed to
me pleasure of the evening. Among
Neweil, Frances Smith, Fannie Lang, the
Misses Sadie and Gertrude Johnson, May
Newton. Eleanor Pattee, Mr.. and Mrs.
y. Johnson, jr., the Messrs. Ben Coml-
Ter. barnell. Will Teale. Wilson, George
hluenbaugh. the Messrs. Wright and the
Messrs. Art and Joe Bumiller.
The herald., 1895-09-22
Snyder-WiIey Wedding

z. Lavelle Snyder and Miss Lena d.
Wiley were united in marriage at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wiley, Wednesday morning
at II o'clock. Rev. Thompson, assisted
by tho Revs. J. b. Holliway and Hugh
smith, performed the ceremony in a
pretty nook formed by ferns and other
potted plants under the trellis OF roses at
the front of the house.
Rev. and Mrs. Snyder will be at home
to their friends at the Somerset house,
IA East Fifth street, on Monday, Sep
TENDER 23d, from until 10 p. m,