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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
Huxley and Arnold.

Dean Farrar records in his Men
Have Known" an amusing and perfect.
ly good natured retort which Mr.. Mat
thew Arnold provoked from Professor
Huxley, for the better appreciation OF
which it may be added that the sweet
ness and light" Of which Mr.. Arnold
wrote, were exemplified in his own very
airy and charming manners:
/ sometimes met Huxley in company
with Matthew Arnold, and nothing
could be more delightful than the con-
versation elected by their contrasted
Municipalities.
remember q walk which once took
with them both through the pleasant
grounds Of Paris Hill. where Mr.. Ar.
nold's cottage was He was asking Hux-
ley whether he liked going out to din
ner parties, and the professor answered
that as rule he did not like it ut all.
"Ah," said Mr.. Arnold, II rather
like it. 1t is rather nice to meet people. "
"Oh, yes" replied Huxley, "but we
are not all such everlasting Cupids as
you are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
NORWAY LAKE.

Mr.. Samuel Partridge, whose death oc-
Cured Jan. End, was eighty-eight years
old last October. OF nine children six
were living with him during his long
sickness. He was an old resident and
a good neighbor and friend.
Scribner Bros. engine has arrived and
Is being put 10 place for use.
Mr.. Josiah Smith Is boarding at David
Floods.
Mr.. l.. D. Hobbs has gone up to j..
w. Parsons on Pixies Hill, to remain q
few weeks.
Misses Edna and Janet Stephens went
back to Waterville Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

This Is . great country. bat some
parts Of IL are too soft.
Material for making road isn't lack
ing half a. often as is the disposition to
get at IT
The man who appreciates the Differ
euce between good and bed roads may
y odd 70 havO "h0Se sonsA"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

$50 you've decided not to buy Lord
Harduppe's castle, have yous''
Yea" mid Mr.. NewrockR He
wanted to include 10000 bottles Of
wine at 81 q bottle and admitted that
some Of 1t was 40 years old. Why, 1
can get It right from the vineyards for
leN'n that Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

OXFORD, s..
To the Hon. Justice OF the Supreme Judicial
0Court next 10 be holden at Paris within and for
| THE County of Oxford on the second Tuesday OF
February, A. ID. lssc
Eugene T. Richardson OF Woodstock In the
County Of Oxford, respectfully represents that
he was lawfully married TO Jennie Richardson.
whose maiden name was Jennie NJ. Woods. at
Groveton In the State Of New Hampshire. on the
end day Of October, A. ID. les; That they lived
together ~ husband and wife at Woodstock In
the County Of Oxford aforesaid from that time
till the lsth day Of November, A: ID. 1885; That
your hbclant has always conducted himself
toward his said wife, - q true and faithful
husband. but she, wholly regardless Of her mar
Rage vows and duty. was guilty OF cruel and
abusive treatment toward your said LibeilaBt
while they 90 lived together, and also OF extreme
cruelty, and on said 18th day OF November, 1885,
deserted him, since which time he has not seen
her, and your Libellant ayers that the residence
of aid Libellee IL not known 10 him and cannot
be ascertained by reasonable diligence; That
he has used reasonable diligence 20 ind her
residence and has failed 10 DO so; That he has
resided In the town OF Woodstock and Paris all
his life; wherefore he prays that divorce from
the boads Of mstrimony existing between him
and his said wife may be decreed.
Dated this 5sh day OF January, a: ID: ISIS
EUGENE Y RICHARDSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
EAST WATERFORD.

Born, the 81, to the wife Of B. G. Nc
intire, = son.
The widow Of the late Will Lord Il liv-
ing In Mrs. Patterson's house.
Joseph Patterson and Miss Mabel
Stanley visited his parents last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

The enviable reputation which Clove-
land holds in educational circles is en-
larged. Many's the time and oft that
our citizens have laughingly read Of the
peculiar answers which scholars have
given in the schools Of other cities, com.
placently assuring themselves that moth.
ing Of that sort would happen in Cleve-
land, but an incident which occurred in
one Of the high schools-we will not
designate which one, as Principal Har-
ris might feel unduly complimented-
will serve to advise US that some Chi
cago children must have been recently
enrolled ON our school list.
1t happened in the English class.
The question was, "Who was Dante?'
The scholar called upon arose and
gave the startling information that
Dante was Greek goddess.
what were some Of Dante's works."
asked the teacher.
"'Paradise Lost. '"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
COMING EVENTS.

Feb. l.-oxfori Pomona Grange. Brysnts
Pond.
Ami sl-s..-Maine Methodist Conference. Nor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

COUNTY or OXFORD, IS.

COUNTY or OXFORD. IS.
iuu supreme judicial Court, in vacation J
Bethel, January 8. A. d. 1888.
Upon The foregoing libel, Ordered; that the
Llbeiant give notice 70 the said Ltbellee TO
appear before the Justice Of the Supreme
Judicial Court, 70 be holden at Paris. within and
for the County Of Oxford. on the second Tues
day Of February, A. d. lsoe, by .publishing an
atteseed copy OF said libel: and this order there
%. three weeks successfully. In The Oxford
Democrat, . pewspaper printed 10 Paris, In our
County Of Oxford, the last publication % be
fourteen days u least prior 70 said second Tues
day q February, lsee, that be may there and
any b have. why the prayer Of said Libelsns
should not b granted.
ENOCH FOSTER,
Justice Of the Supreme Judicial Court.
4 trno copy Of Tie libel and order Of court
xissa.-cHARLHs r WHITMAN. C,esh.
jA49o 3. WRIGHT,
AN. ~ LSoeaase
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

Charles c. Webster Of East Braintree,
Mass, was "a years OF age at the time OF
his death, not, a. q transportation OF fig-
ures made US saY last week, az.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each. They viii be mailed on receipt Of price by
The publisher or for the convenience OF patrons
snsle copies Of OF each Issue have been placed on
saje AZ the following places In the County:
South Pxrfs Sturtevant's Drug Store
Shurtlefrs Drug STORE
NorvAy. Moves Drug Store.
Stones Drug store.
Isuckfeld Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
rryehurr' AZ. Lewis. Insurance once
Paris mn. M. Mellen, Post offioe-
Bryant's Pond, IL. J. Libby, Post once
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Last Sunday the funeral services OF
Nrs. G. II. wofmell were held at her
late residsnce On Main Street. Rev. =.
K. Barton oflclated, assiseed BY Rev.
Israel Jordan. The burial took place Of
Evergreen Cemetery In Portland Mon
day. The beautiful floral offerings testi-
fed to the love and esteem In which she
Was held. :.
The week OF prayer has been observed
bv union services. The meetings have
been deeply interesting.
Mr.. Warren from New Hampshire has
signed contract with the owners OF the
pine timber at Middle lutervale to cut
two million. He Is to move two mills
there and saw II into boards. Business
is brisk In that part Of the town.
Wednesday very pretty home Wed
ding took place at the home OF the
brides father, Mr.. John Barker. when
Rev. Israel Jordan united Mr.. Clarence
Newhall Head and Miss Mollie Barker
In marriage. The happy couple left on
the AFTERNOON Pullman for their home 10
Massachusetts,, and bore with them the
kindest wishes Of their friends.
The following officers have been elect
ed Ia the Christian Endeavor:
Prcs-E. c. Bowler.
Vice Pres.-Miss Ruby Clark.
Sec.--Miss Eva TwAddle.
Treas.-Miss Emma Jones.
Gould Academy young ladies spoke
before many interested friends Friday
afternoon. Nine Of the number were
selected for prize speaking by the com.
mittee, Rev. +. +. Barton, Rev. Israel
Jordan, Rev. Alexander Hamilton.
Those selected were as follows; Misses
Alys Perkins, Florence Carter, Minnie
Goodwin, Bertha Shaw, Henrietta Doug
lass, Cora Farwell, Mildred Stanton,
Sara Chapman, Ethel Ssnborn. All Oh
the young ladies recited most creditably
Next week the young gentlemen will
speak for appointment.
The following officers Of Mount Ahram
Lodge, |. o. O. f., were installed Jan.
by ID. d. G. NJ, 3. /. French:
NEW T. Gunther.
V.G.-J. W. smith.
Rec. Sec &C. G. Bryant.
Treas. French.
warien-E 5. Kilborn.
Con-. c. Billings.
Chap Calvin Bisbee-
I. G.-F. W. Barker
q. Go. &. pcmerrfu.
X. s. y. &C. A. Burbank.
l. :. n. &C. l.. Sanborn.
RS. v.G.--C. L. Swan.
l.. :. v. G.-L. s. Coburn.
RS. S.-B W. kimbali-
l.. :. SC. q. kimhail.
Thirty of our people enjoyed the con-
cert at Norway Jan. 6.
Principal Hsnscom went to Oxford
Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral
OF Mr.. Albert Robinson.
Saturday evening the Congregational
church and parish called on Judge Wood
bury at the home Of J. L. Purington,
where he resides, to extend congratula-
tions-the occasion being his s0th birth
day. The occasion WAS one OF hearty
enjoyment, IS the expression OF the e.
TEEN 10 which the Judge Is held. During
the day congratulations were received
from many other friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Commissioners Notice.
Blue >tore.
DO You
January Cash Clearance sale.
Lihel for Divorce.
Messengers Notice.
List Of Criminal Costs Allowed.
Road Tax Ia Unincorporated Townships
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-01-11

TERMS ELL 50 year n paid strictly In advance
OeharW1ss o2.oo year. Single copies censs-
ADVERTISEMENTS An legal sdyertisements are
given three consecutive inserttons for ei-9 per
Inch In length of column. Special conuaco
made wfsh local, transient and yearly snverus-
ers-
Jon PRINTING New type, fAst presses, scam
power. experfenccd Iorkmen and low price,
combine &C. make this department OF our oust
ness complete and popular.
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STATE or MAINE.

OXFORD, %.
Paris, January 5, Isss. Personally appeared the
above named Eugene L. Richardson and made
oath that the statements, above made as 70 the
residence Of the said Libellee are true. Before
JAMES 8. WRIGHT,
Justice Of the Peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
Not a Colon Zing Power.

Representative Dockery, of Missouri
an experienced legislator, offers the
following as his solution of the Philip
pine problem, and it must be admitted
that It is a sensible one:
l would hold those islands and all the
other territory we may wrest from Spain
until the end of the war. Then, in addi-
tion to the recognition of Cuban indie
pendcnce, Spain should be required to
pay the cost Of this war. By the treaty
OF peace we should retain a harbor and
sufficient territory for a base of supplies
Tor our navy. 1t may be that some of our
people are dreaming of conquest and en-
pre-, but our policy in respect to the oc-
cupation of those islands should be in
harmony with the traditional policy of
the republic. All the fathers have re-
peatedly admOnished us to avoid the
perils incident to a colonial policy and
the resultant foreign entanglements and
alliances. Such policy would involve
an enormous outlay and an increase of
the bonded debt. We desire no territory
whose population, by race, custom and
traditions is untitled to exercise the high
duties of American citizenship or is un-
susceptible to such elevation as would
III II for citizenship. Our territory should
ne practically contiguous. and our popu-
''''N'A '''NhAA ~ NNllN CubSldHlldllN NOM
ogeneous, thoroughly in accord with the
fundamental doctrines of free govern
ment, and zealously devoted to the glory
and welfare of the American republic.
Let us put behind us any alluring temp
tations that may invite to mere terrltor-
ial aggrandizement That is not the kind
OF empire We should establish and pro-
mote. Rather let us achieve CONNER
cial empire of the seas, which would
make the flag of our merchant ms rina a
familiar sight upon the highways of
ocean trade and I'm all the seaport marts
of the world.
Ownership Of the Philippines simply
for the sake of ownership offers few in
ducements TO intelligent Americans.
True, under our flag these islands
would speedily double in productive
ness. But there is ample territory al
ready underneath that flag which is
susceptible of greatly increased pro-
ductiveness and the cultivation Of
which win not be attended by inter-
national risk nor involve the venturing
upon a new experiment in American
international policy. The mere hunger
for domain, IL IL has become an Ameri-
can appetite, should be vigorously re-
pressed. We do not want a war for
humanity to degenerate into a vulgar
grab for spoils.
At the same time, we cannot over
look the fact that the coming of the
Philippines under our control as a re-
suit OF the war with Spain will make
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

he glad to take the places of married men
who felt a desire and any obligation to
remain with their families. AS the mat
ter has turned out the married men who
LETT their families on a technical principle
of honor find that these families must be
supported by patriotic and generous peo-
pie who remain at home to look after
their private affairs and attend to their
duties of citizenship. The plan proposed
by q. H. Fisher, of scranton, for the
relief of the families OF soldiers who have
enlisted in the state regiments seems to
be a feasible one. Its adoption will do
vast amount of good to those who deserve
the care and announcement the aid and
good offices Of the patriotic people of the
country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

necessary in the terms Of settlement
provision against the continuance OF
the gross abuses which have Charac-
terized Spanish rule in them. We
would rot have felt called upon in the
first place TO declare war upon Spain to
remedy those abuses. because, unlike
Spanish abuses i'm cuba, they did not
Immediately, directly and insufferably
offend us; but now that n war for Gu
ban liberation has brought it within
our power to ameliorate the conditions
in the Philippines also it is unlikely
that American public opinion Will per.
NIT any settlement that does not in
clude such amolioration as a prominent
factor.
Spain. too. must suffer punitive dam
ages. We are not as nation yindic-
tive; we do not war to CXterminate, as
Wcyler did But since Spain would
not behave under moral suasion. since
we have had to take up arms and incur
vast expense to undo her mischief, IT
will be Just or our part to collect from
her or at her cost actual as well as cN-
on war reluctantly. and not until 'orc-
cd by conscience and duty we must not
cease to wage it until the purposes for
which it was begun shall have been
thoroughly accomplished ana the fu-
turo cleared of any probability of Tire
recurrence Of the same grim necessity
OF course. we shall keep Coaling and
To-.
Philippines and whatever other Span
ish possessions shall be vresteG by us
from Spain i'm the natural course of
this war These are necessary to our
onlarging national power and respon-
sibility. But we should not lightly en-
ter upon new policy of revolutionary
and at best dubious import. looking to
colonization among peoples alien to our
own in manners, speech ana race.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
The Retreat TO CadiZ.

We attach little importance to the
theory that Spanish strategy cOntem-
plates the dispatch of large cruisers TO
the Philippines via the Sucz canal, for
the purpose of avenging the annihila-
tion by Dewey of the squadron lately
commanded by Admiral Montiio. The
distance from Cadiz is more than 5000
miles. Coal cannot be got along the
way, save i'm limited quantity sufficient
only between ports. The coal at Ma
nila is in DeWey's possession. The re-
muval Of these cruisers from Spains
coast would leave the latter open to
American attack. Lastly, with Dewey
reinforced. as he soon will be. by the
Charleston, and in possession of the
entrance to Manila bay it is problem
atical if Spain's cruisers. though they
should be able to make the run to the
Philippines, could do much avenging
after they had reached there. In flight
Dewey could outstrip them and we are
inclined to believe that in fight he
could hold his own against them, not
withstanding their apparent superior
llS' Spain ; SttlllS W Dc largely a paper
navy.
The withdrawal Of the Spanish feet
to Cadiz means more probably either
that a reprovisioning is contemplated
preparatory to concerted attack on
the American blockade, or that Cuba
and Porto Rico have been abandoned
as hopclessy lost anyhow. and that
Spain will from this moment forward
devote all her energies to home de-
fensc. The latter course would be the
more prudent Of the three: but we
must remember that prudence has
never been a dominant characteristic
of Spanish craftsmanship. Had pru-
dence prevailed there would have been
no war Were il prevalent, Spain would
already he suing for peace. So that the
thing for our government to do is to
push the fighting on land and sea until
Spain is whipped into complete sur
render There is no other way open
now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
HELP FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES
From the Buffalo News.

The Scranton Tribune publishes the
draft Of plan outlined by Mr.. q. If.
Fisher, of that city that is intended for a
perfectly systematiZed and business-like
plan of furnishing relief to the families
of soldiers away at war and who ha ye
left their families without adequate
means of support The enthusiasm of the
moment has carried away a large num-
Der Of men who have wives and children
dependent upon them for support Many
of these men felt that some sort OF dis
honor attached itself TO men who very
active in military affairs in times of
peace, showed a disinclination TO 20 10
the front when war alarms were sound
ed. There were many unmarried men
without steady employment who would
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
WILL STONE he DROPPED.

From the Pittston Gazette.
It is given out, with same appearance
of authenticity, that the Republican
slatcmakcrs have decided that Congress-
man Conncll or Hon. Charles w. Stone
shall head the state ticket for governor
If eX-Congressman LeisenrinE should
find the tide running strongly against
him at the state convention, and the
Luzerne delegation be at liberty to take
up a new candidate, they would doubt
less heartily unite upon Mr.. Connell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

The CarbOndale Leader and Herald
have consolidated under the manage
ment of Mr.. T.. ID. Lathrop, who adds
er's editorial staff This consolidation
will insure i'm Carbondale one first class
paper with patronage sufficient To make
excellence pay, and is therefore a
move to be commended
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
BRASS BEDSTEADS.

In buying brass Bedstoad, be sure that
you get the best, our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all OF steel
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made OF the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead IL highly finished and lacquered
under peculiar method, nothing ever hav.
ing been produced to equal it. Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

1t was a new experience for the Thir-
teenth regiment to be led by the Ninth.
The fact that the Ninth led the Thir-
teenth by nearly two days in getting
its quota filled and mustered in speaks
well for the enterprise of its officers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

There need be no fear that Dewey's S
great victory will make Admiral Samp-
son Overcontident. Admiral Sampson
isn't built that way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

The fact that Admiral Dewey is a
Republican is interesting but the main
cause for rejoicing is that he is an
American.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

The Stars and Stripes float every
where in Venezuela, and il is estimated
that in the State of Las Andes alone
10000 men would volunteer 10 fight for
the United States, Moral. Cast thy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

Finding fault during wartime is the
easiest form OF mental activity and
generally the least profitable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

The Brooklyn Eagle threatens to
smash Governor Black because he nun
ished the Decentralization of Brooklyn's
mutinous Thirteenth regiment. The
governor need not worry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

We desire to inform our poetical
friends that we already have sufficient
war verse to last until 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
AiaCchus' Advice.

Now that Wilkes Barre has a base ball
club in the field and will soon have a
regiment at the front, let us cease to BE-
nrOud
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

FINLEY s
Great Shirt Waist Sale,
A cut in SHIRT WAIST PRICES so
early IL the season may seem rather
unusual, but
circumstances
Alter Cases. ="
Several CASES of the very best things
in SHIRT WAISTS will be materially
ALTERED IN PRICE. owing TO the
unavoidable circumstance of unfavOr-
able weather ana although we antici-
rate a much greater demand for them
as the season advances, we prefer to
UNLOAD NOW.
FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS we will
submit our entire stock at
Greatly Reduced Prices
our principle line is the
Celebrated Derby Waist
The many good points of which we
have been demonstrating for years
past.
Madras Cloth, Dimity,
French PerCale,
Scotch Bingham,
CheYiOt and Pique
Are the materials mostly shown in this
seasons line and our assortment be-
ing almost unbrOken do not hesitate to
avail yourselves Of a great opportunity.
These are but a few samples of the
General Reductions"
Lot |
dozen Standard Print Waists;
a good one; we'll put together; our
60c. quality, at ............,..-...... 43c
Lot 2
10 dozen Cambria Waists good in
every particular; our sc. quality
at .....,.....,.. ,...,,...,,,',,.'..'' 6oc
Lot 3
S dozen Cambria Waists; best
goods, and our Sl,12i2 quality, at =. soc
Lot 4
dozen Percale Waists, excellent
quality and good patterns: our SL2j
quality at .,..',,,...''...''.'.'' 800
Lot S
dozen Percale Waists, best goods
made: our regular Sl45 quality,
at .,..,..,.'.'. ''.''''''.''''''''''$l ''$ll2ls
Lot 6
7 dozen Gingham Waists. very
best styles ana quality; reduced
from 81 50, at.,..,.........,,,.,,.. %
Lot ]
dozen Cheyiot Waists, handsome
patterns and excellent assortment;
our regular 81 S5 quality, at .....,.Sl, so
As our assortment of sizes will soon
be broken We advise you to make your
selections early and save dsap-
pointment.
$40 and SIP
LACKAWANNA AVENUE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12

We assume because the Philadelphia
Ledger is an honest newspaper that II
will promptly Apologize to Governor
Hastings and his staff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-12
5IBe Scranton trt6une

Published Daily, Except sunday, by the
Tribune Publishing Company, at FIFTY Gents
n Month.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope D:awn by Ajacchus
The Tribune AstrOlOSer.

Cast: 3.45 a. m, for Thursday,
May u, 1855.