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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-24
A MAINE BOY AND HIS DIET.

A MAINE Boy AND his DIET. The Bos.
ton jour nal tells a singular Story Of one
Henry Bowman. 81 years OF age. FIVE fee,
FIVE inches in height and weis hing about
l45 pounds. lishi complexion and beard.
very poorly dressed, who was found la the
barn of Mr. Benjamin Pierce in Weston,
last Monday. and states that he has lived
IN ,h. barn about year. eating vegetable,
which were furnished the cattle. He also
says that he belongs in the city has attend
ed school three months in Boston; that bis
father is dead aud his mother is at the
South that he has sister married in Bos
ton to man named Atwood; that he has
become discouraged ard don't know but he
is insane. He has been sent to the aims
house in Tewksbury. His general appear
ance indicates ordinary Intelligence.
He is the son OF Baxter Bowman. and We
believe once worked in Mr.. Blake's bakery.
He probably is acting Act III on the Prodi-
gal Son, says Gardiner paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-24
Young Hen-Business Hen.

IL is easier to be . good business man than
a poor one. Half Of the energy displayed
in keeping aheai. that is required to catch
up when behind. will save credit. give more
time to attend to business. and add to the
profit and reputation of those who work for
gain. BE prompt. Keep your word. Hon.
or your engagements. II you promise to
meet a man. or do certain thing at a Ger.
tain momeut,b be ready at the appointed time.
If you have work TO do. DO it at once cheer +.
fully. and therefore more speedily and cor
rectly. II you 60 out on bu siness, .ttcnd
promptly to the matter on hand, then as
promptly 60 about your own business. Do
not stop to tell stories in business hours.
II you have place of business, be found
there when wanted. No man can get rich
by sitting round stores and saloons. Never
''tooi7 on business matters. If you have
to- labor Tor living. remember that one
hour in the morning is better than two at
night. II you employ others be on hand
to see that they attend to their duties. and
to direct work to advantage. Have order.
system. rcgu ariiy. propptness, liberality.
DO no not NEEDLE with business you know
nothing of. Never buy an article simply
because the man who sells, viii take it out
in trade. Trade is money. Time is money .
good business habit and reputation is
always money. Make your place OF bus
mess pleasant aud attractive. then stay there
IN. 4.
words. or allow yourself to make ha,ty or
ungenilemanly remarks TO those in your
employ for to do so. lessons their re,pest
for you. and influence over them. Help
yourself, and others will help YOU. Be
faithful over the interests coufded TO your
keeping. and all in COOL time your respon.
sibiliIies will be increased. Do not be in
two great haste to get rich. Do not build
until you have arranged and laid good
foundation. Do not-as you hope or work
for success-spend time in idleness. II
your time is your own, business will surely
suffer il you do. II it is given to another
Tor pay. i; belongs to him. and you have no
more right TO steal that than TO steal money.
be obliging. Strive to avoid harsh words
and personalities. Do not kick every stone
in the path more miles can be made in q
day by going steadily on than by stopping
to kick. Pay as you 60 A man OF honor
respects bis word as he does his bond Ask.
but never beg. Help others when you can,
but never give when you cannot afford to :,
simply because it is fashionable. Learn to
say no. No necessity of swapping it out
dog fashion. but say it firmly and respectfully.
Have but few confdents-and the fewer.
the better. Use your own brains rather
than others. Learn to think and act for
yourself. Be honest. Be vigilant. Keep
ahead rather than behind the tunes Young
men. cut this out. and IL there is folly in the
argument. let us know.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-24

Mrs. Darlington reading an account ola
railroad accident. was moch surprised {,
learn that the engine had ben driven
the track by one OF the switches.
She shouldn't have thought. . she said,
'thaf The great iron engine would mind
such liitie thing a. a switch
Yes, bot ron must remember. namml
said Ike. grsscly. "ibe locomotive bss a
tender behind -"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-24

WELL SABA gentleman OF great
wealth and great beneyolence. desired the
following instructive epi,spa TO be inscribed
upon bis tombstone What have given I
have kept. and what I have kept have
lost. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-24

cloudy horizon. and now the bright sunshine
was streaming down aud flooding tLa, home
with JOY and beauty.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
JOHN I. BLAIR.

To those who know John [. Blair it is
not necessary to say anything in his
commentator. His enterprise, energy,
sagacity and iberality are known and
appreciated by all who know the man.
But the following paragraph, copied
from disinterested source will be read
with interest by those who do not know
Mr.. Blair personally.
A correspondent of the Presbyterian,
(the organ of the Presbyterian church,
writing an account of trip from Chi
cago to Cheyenne, pays the following
lust tribute to Mr.. Blair's ability and
enterprise:
"The Father of Waters crossed on
bridge nearly mile long, with draw
turned by steam engine, we enter the
garden state of Iowa. This portion Of
the route, stretching from the Missis-
sippi to the Missouri, almost without a
detection, was constructed by the en-
ergy of the Hon. John I. Blair, the
worthy candidate for Governor of his
native state of New Jersey. Mr.. Blair
has raised more money for the building
of railroads than any other man in the
new world, and by his wonderful execu-
tive force, pushed through this enter
prise when it was deemed hopeless, and
when on its fate depended that of the
Union Pacific also, against which had
arrayed one of the most gigantic money
conspiracies known to the unprincipled
competition of the age"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

MEssRs. EDITORS As have seen no
reply in any paper to the malicious and
false statement of the Evening Her
aid" of this city, of last Saturday, in
regard to the Republican procession on
Friday evening, consider it my duty
to give the following true statement Of
the case
The Herald" says: "When oppo-
site the bakery and cake store of Mr..
Christine Schwarz, on Elizabeth avenue
one of the clubs broke ranks and made
raid on it, completely "demolishing'
the stock of Mr.. S."
The real facts are: The last eight or
ten of the procession, us they passed
the bakery of Mr. Schwarz, after eleven
o'clock, being hungry and tired, walked
up to Mr.. S. in the most orderly man
ner, asking if they could get some cakes.
Mr.. Schwarz opened the store and sold
them all they wanted, the men paying
for the same. But while the men were
in the store, about fifty ruffians gather
ed in front, some with stones, some
with bottles, and others with clubs, to
fall upon these defenceless men on their
return. But through the assistance of
two or three police officers, they escap-
ed with but few blows. and the loss of
a cape, cap and torch. The demolition,
therefore, spoken of by the " Herald, ="
was as every one will perceive, in the
programme of these ruffians-not the
demolition of the stock of Mr.. S., but
the heads of those in the procession.
G.. A.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
THE WICKEDEST MAN IN NEW
YORK.

John Aliens house in Water street,
New York, is, as yet the center of daily
peculiar religious exercises as well as
peculiar exhibitions of curiosity. Sew
eral of our own people have visited the
Water street prayer meeting, making
the journey for the express purpose,
who, we have been informed, rarely
ever attend such meeting even though
held at their very doors.
We hope our citizens who do go,
really are found at John Aliens. for
pious purposes it is altogether too far
away to travel for mere pious curiosity.
1t matter indeed of a very doubtful
propriety, whether we should coun-
tenance the elevating to the dignity of
a hero, man whose aim has been, SO
shamelessly, to do evil, and whol e sue
cesses have wrung virtue from the soul
and bleached the bushes of innocency
and love from the cheeks of hundreds
of his victims. What is John Allen
more than any other sinner If he is
converted, it is to be hoped he will give
the most palpable evidence of the fact,
in henceforth glowing mercy doing
justly, and walking humbly with God. u
If Allen is saved, let the sinners Sa-
viour have the honor. We feel fearful
for Allen, lest he shall forget the, pit
''from which he was digged." Already
it is rumored an offer has been made
him to travel with his boy Chester
for public exhibition. Don't let us pay
premium for the wickedest man OF
woman.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

A Republican wigwam was dedicated
at Caldwell ON Tuesday night.
A large Republican meeting was held
at Barney Cisco's Hotel, at Pompton,
last evening.
The "Welcome to Fitzpatrick" by the
people of Newton will take place to-
night. The legions of Newark and of
neighboring towns and cities will par
ticipate in the reception of the distin-
guished soldier and civilian
The mammoth Republican wigwam
in course of erection in Jersey City, is
to be dedicated on the 30th, instead of
Doth instant. Gems. Fremont, Sickles,
Fitzpatrick, Woodford, and Vickers are
engaged to be present and address the
assemblage.
Great indignation isexpressed by the
Republicans and better class of Demo
Gratis, in Paterson, over the Ku-Klux
Khan operations at Belleville. Some
apprehensions were entertained by the
more timid that an outbreak of the
kind might happen here, as an organi-
cation of the Ku-Klux has for some
time been suspected but the Soldiers
Legion will be able to take care OF
them.
GENERAL GRANTS OPINION OF PREs1-
DENT JOHNSON. is said that General
Grant when at Chicago short time
since was asked his opinion of Andrew
johnson as to how he would throw his
influence in the coming struggle,
for him or for Seymour. Grant replied
in his usual laconic style, ''Well,
reckon when he thinks of Seymour he's
for me, and when he thinks of me he's
for Seymour.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
9elps uf the 9ay.

An old man named Paul Solomon
died lately in France, who realized a
handsome fortune in few days. Dur
ing the tumultuous days of 1880 he
bought all the red, white and blue rib
bons in Paris, from which he manufac-
tared the tricolor rosettes. This oper-
alton yielded him 100000 in twenty
four hours. He then ordered five hun
dred thousand metres of tricolor rib
bon, all of which were disposed of in
rosettes at four cents each.
The new trial of Mr.. Wilkes Booths
unconvicted associate, John Surratt,
makes slow progress. It must be pleas
ant reading for the President, who talk
ed so long and loud about hanging trail
tors and making treason odious, to dis
cover that the lawyers are relying upon
his amnesty as sufficient release of
this man from punishment for compile
ity in the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln.
As the Democratic papers will with
out doubt, make a great hue and cry
about the increase of the Public Debt
during August, it is proper to state
that the 100000 in gold paid for
Alaska, on the 9Th of August, is the
principal cause of the increase, enhanc-
ed by the large issue of bonds to the
Pacific Railroa Cow pany. II the re-
ceipts from the Internal Revenue reach
the amount estimated, the next report
of the Debt will show decrease
The Republicans of Westfeld held q
public meeting on Tuesday evening, at
Marsh Hall, and Notwithstanding the
unfavorable state of the weather, there
was large turn out of both sexes, tc
listen to speech of the Hon, John
Da, ison, of Elizabeth, who obtained
the close attention of the audience fol
two hours. The Hoboken Grant and
Colfax Glee Club supplied the vocalism
for the occasion. Captain A. A. Drake,
the Republican nominee for Assembly
of the Second District, is fighting the
Democrats on General Grants line,
and, like him, he is bound to bring
them to an unconditional surrender.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
JOURNALISM.

Many persons suppose it altogether
an easy task to conduct "a paper, and
furnish constantly the variety of matter
needed to meet the tastes Of all classes
of readers. After years of experience,
we are prepared to say nothing is more
difficult, and no labor more wearing to
the mental and the physical man than
the constant drain made upon the editor
to meet the demands Of his readers,
and to serve up, with each issue of his
paper, such aliment as shall not alone
nourish, but interest.
It is task indeed, and the draining
process may go on with us, but we labor
to please, and, having business in this
line, we expect to attend toit faithfully,
and SO, not only merit, but receive the
appreciation of our friends. The paper
for the family is surely that one whose
conductors aim to carry to every house
hold, lessons of morality and the spirit
of purity, loneliness and truth, coupled
with the dignity of life, which is the
dignity of labor.
The kind words spoken to us since
yesterdays issue, and the more tangi-
BILE proofs of appreciation given by sew
eral of our citizens, we fully appreciate,
and shall, in return, do our best to
make the MONITOR just such paper as
the city has long needed.
We are opposed to deifying and wor-
shipping the dead. This is living age,
and Journalism must keep tune thereto
or lose its hold on the public mind.
We make no image of journalistic
character to bow down to, we ask no
such homage from others, we mean to
to bestow it upon none; not even if moss
grown with age, where there is not life,
brain power, a good healthy beating
pulse and heart.
Let the people read our paper, try
principles, andif we don tmake them
a paper worthy our name, and our city,
the failure will not arise from neglect of
duty or proper sense of our obligation
in the line of Journalism.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

HORRIBLE SUICIDE Yesterday after
noon, at 4:30 o'clock, as the 3 o'clock
train from New York was passing be-
tween Newark and Waverly, an I'M
known man who was walking along the
side of the track, suddenly jumped in
front of the engine and was instantly
killed. The train was stopped and
backed up, when the mutilated remains
of the man we're found strewn along the
track, presentinga horrible and sicken-
ing appearance. The remains were
gathered up into blanket and sent
back to Newark. The deceased was APP
parently middle-aged German, well
dressed. On his person was found a
wallet containing about $40, but moth
ing whatever by which he might be
identified.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

SOMETHING NEw.-The papers an
nounced the ordination of Rev. William
Jamison Haskell as pastor of the First
Universalist Church of Marblehead,
Mass, by women. The Rev. Phebe A.
Hanaford of bingham, and the Rev.
Olympia Brown of Weymouth, one
gave the charge the other made the
prayer. The ''laying on of hands
was by four women. We have no sym
pathy with such departure from the
true sphere of woman. AS for (Rev. p
Mr.. Haskell, if he begins his ministry
by soliciting .facor of the sisters to lay
hands on him we shall be greatly mis-
taken if he don't find seuen yet taking
hold of him and saying 1--WE will eat
our own bread, and wear our own APP
parel land do our own work. only let
us be called by thy name, to take away
our reproach."
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
OUR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINEE.

OUR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINEE.
The nomination of Mr.. Amos Clark,
Jr., as the candidate of the Republican
party for Congress from this district, is
strong one. To those of us who have
known him intimately and well, who
have learned to respect and love him
for the simplicity of his character, for
his directness and decision in all bust
ness relations, for his devotion to the
public good, and for his noble, manly
and generous life, little need be said by
way of conveying information concern
ing his present position or his past ca
reer. But to others, an account en-
bodying statement of facts is not only
one by reason of the high position which
he now holds as the standard-bearer of
the great Republican party of this dis
trict in the coming election, but is also
proper in order that those who have
known him by report only, may be able
to judge fairly of his character and
qualifications as patriot and man.
Mr.. Clark was born in Essex county,
and is therefore thoroughly identified
with the interests of this city and coun-
ty. The same qualities which, in the
last few years have served to elevate
Mr.. Clark in the esteem of men, rem
dered him popular as boy, and gave
him an influence which he never failed
to exercise with virtue and discretion.
Kind and generous, despising falsehood
and deceit in any form, when he accept
ed the leadership in boyish sports, he
accepted also the consequences that
might follow. The outdoors activity OF
country life, added to inherited health,
gave him vigorous constitutions fit
ting companion for his strong common
sense and genial nature.
Inclining to commercial pursuits
rather than to either of the learned pro-
IeSSlouS, Ills euuCdolou "ho e1to0OOu ~
cordingly. For several years he acted
as salesman in large New York cloth
ing house, afterward becoming a part
ner, and then owner-by which he be-
came wealthy.
Although immersed in business, yet
| he found time to devote some attention
to public affairs. From his father he
imbibed those old-fashioned principles
of Democracy which teach that power
is derived from the people, and should
be used for the good of the people and
further, that it is the duty of the people
to sustain the government in all right
and constitutional action, whatever con-
sequences may follow. The favor with
which he was regarded by all with whom
he camein contact, soon led to a public
recognition of his upright and manly
character, and in 1866, as the candidate
of the Republican party, he was elected
Senator of this county by fattering
majority.
During his term mot yet expired) the
affairs of the state were carefully re-
garded by him, and more faithful SER
want the people of this county never
had. The people owe it to him and tc
themselves to see that Amos Clark, Jr.,
is elected to represent this district in
the next Congress.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
Gen. John A. Dix has come out boldly

Gen. John A. Dix has come out boldly
for Gen. Grant and the Republican
ticket. This will have most depress-
ing effect upon the unterrifed, " who
have been Boosting of his adhesion to
the Democratic party. Only few days
since the Union County Herald an
nounced that Gen. Dix supported Gov.
Seymour. Will it be kind enough to
correct the error
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
Attempted Assassination.

MONTREAL, Sept. %.
An attempt was made last night to
upset the Grand Trunk train going
west, with a view, it is surmised, of
killing Mr.. O'Reilly, Crown Cousel in
the Whalen case, who was on board.
Ties were placed on the track. but the
down freight train struck them first.
One or two cars were badly damaged.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

UNION COUNTY FIRST ASSEMBLY DIS
TRICT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The Convention to nominate candidate to
represent this district in the next LEGISLATURE,
win be held at the "Tannery," in Elizabeth,
on Tuesday next, Goth September, at three
o'clock P. M.
W. D FLEETWOOD,
Chairman Last Convention.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

Battery A, Grant Legion, meets tomorrow
evening at the Committee Rooms.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24
REPUBLICAN WARD MEETINGS.

The Republican voters ofthe various wards
are requested to meet at the following places
on SATURDAY evening, Sept. 26, at o'cloel
to elect delegates to the First District count.
Convention
First Ward-Arnold's Hall.
Second Ward-Edward LeBreton's office.
Third Ward-School House.
Fourth Ward-Library Hall.
Fifth Ward-Tannery.
Sixth Ward-Tannery.
Seventh Ward-Tannery.
Eighth Ward-Library Hall.
W. D. CHETWOOD,
Chairman.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-09-24

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FOSTER M. CUSHING.
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