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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

Mr.. Editor: We noticed in your paper
Of the 18th ult.. some remarks about the
exhibition at Bethel. There were some
names mentioned well worthy the praise
awarded them, bat the names of some
equally as deserving were omitted We
would mention The name of Master Fred
Slockbridge. His costume and part of
the Gypsy boy, and the mimicking of
seven different kinds OF birds were n
perfect success. We would also speak
of Miss Flora Chapman. She has a voice
OF uncommon sweetness aud acted the part
of housekecper to perfection. We think
her and Master Fred as much deserving
praise rs any OF those who took 4 part in
The exhibition which had for a manager
one not easily beaten in things of the
kind. A. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

The Maine State Educational Associ-
alton chose the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Prcsident-C. G. Rounds, Pennington.
Vice President-Thomas fash, Lewis
ton.
Secretary and Treasurer-C. B. Stetson.
Lewiston.
Executive Committee-A. p. Stone,
Portland; j. S. Darrell, Lewiston; w. j.
Couhcll, Calais; G. L. Fletcher, Castine /;
w. Johnson, Augusta; j. b. Webb,
Goi ham; j. Ii. Hanson, Watervilc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02
DfericO.

Mr.. Editor Heavy operations are TO
be the order OF the winter on Swift river
in the logging line. The Lewiston Steam
Mill CO.. owners of the quarter part OF
tho lumber lands along its banks. are go.
ing to put III more lumber than during
any former winter. They have already
made commencement.
Mrs. Joseph Knapp, lady in Byron,
64 years of age, during the last summer
and fall, has spun 100 skeins Of yarn and
has woven III yards Of cloth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

The Argus says that Messrs. C. p.
Kimball & Larkin of Portland. paid out
TO their employees. Wednesday, nearly
$4,000 on their Monthly pay roll. This
did not include the c. p. Kimball Co.,
which paid out half us much more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

Rev. Isaac S. Kalloch. formerly of
Maine, now n resident of Kansas, who
abandoned the ministry some time since.
has lately severed connection with The
church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

Hon. Sidney Pcrham. Governor elect.
will not follow the example OF previou,
Governors by boarding at hotel in
Augusta after ne is inaugurated. but
will either board with his family at pri-
vate house. or. if lac can get it. hire
furnished house for the winter. says the
Lewiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

In accordance with the recommenda-
ton of the L 5. board 10 examine OIL
GERS, the following Maine officers are re-
tired; Col. A. A. Gibson, on his own ap.
PlicaIion. after thirty years service; Lieu
Is. Chas. A. Curtis and Leonard j. Whit
ing. for incapacity resulting from wounds /;
Capt. SamlP 7. Lee. upon full rank rs Ma.
jor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

Most of the winter schools have
commenced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02

The Secretary OF War will. during
the coming week. issue m order assign
ing such unassigned officers as il is the
wish Of the department TO retain. if places
can be fo0nd for them. Such as remain
unassigned on the first of January will be
mustered out of service in accordance
with the Law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-02
SECRETiRY's REPORT.

\ very interesting and animated discus
sion was had at the club meeting, on
Saturday evening last. on the question of
raising stock. Such was The interest man.
ifes,ed in this question, that the club did
not leel disposed to dismiss it until an op.
portunity was given for further discussion
and 10 hear from prominent members who
were absent. II was therefore laid upon
the table. and next Saturday evening at
I o'clock was assigned for its further con.
sideraliOn Come in Farmers, at the
next meeting, and let us have your opin.
ion on animals
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
An OPEN LETTER.

My dear Mrs. Peters, 1 herewith enclose
you
The twelve shilling balance my little wife
owes you
For getting her up that love of bonnet
So sweet that poet might indlte sonnet
In praise Of it. Pardon the lengthy delay
In RENTING. How caused Pm unable to
say,
Unless by neglect--that greatest of vices
In poor folks. whose negligence is twice as
Unjust as a millionaire, who can afford
Such Iuxuries as violating their word.
But, hoping that this explanation will do,
For want of better, I'll tell you what's
new.
1.-THE newest thing out" Is miniature
Brown,
Who arrived Wednesday night, and whose
primary noun
Is Charley. OF course, he's declared born
beauty,
And I, as matter of fact and duty,
Endorse the opinion. He's hearty, and.
further,
He's quiet, and hence, little trouble to his
mother.
Who, Providence praising, is doing quite
well;
Is proud as she should be. I'm happy to
tell.
How are you. yourself? AL my folks are
hearty,
And if you were here we'd have you to a
party
At Johnson's, where we go just once in a
while,
To dance of dull care and the time to be-
guile.
They are given by spiritua!ists, but the
music
Is such as would make the old Wandering
Jew sick.
The dancing is good. and the company so
so,
EXCEPT when we go: then of course it is
more SO.
My muse has run out Of nrst-cIass inspira-
tions,
And this must account for the poor lucu-
brations
-Evinced by this scrawl. So, with congrat-
ulations
On getting your money, and re-iteratlons
OF kindest regards, from myself and my
Hannah,
Pm yours, Eben Stebbins, FIT. Wayne, IN
diana.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

WEAsELs AND RATs.-A gentle
man living in Spice Valley Township,
Lawrence County, about fifteen
months ago captured three young
weasels, which he has succeeded in
domesticating and making very
useful. His farm is situated not
far from the Ohio & Mississippi
Railroad. near a station. Prior to
the completion of the road he was
never bothered with rats, but shortly
after its completion his premises were
raided with an immense number of
the mischievous little animals, and
they worked most destructively in his
barns and grain stacks. As the
weasels grew to full strength they
took especial delight in rafting"
and so successful were they in the de-
struction of these vermin that now a
rat is seldom seen on the farm. The
weasel family has now increased to
five, and they beat all the terrier dogs
in the neighborhood in rat killing
and rat hunting, being so small that
they can enter any ordinary sized rat
hole. The gentleman says he would
not sell these Weasels for $50 piece,
as they each save him that sum every
twelve months by destroying the rats
that would otherwise make great de-
struction of his corn, wheat, barley,
and other grain.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

THIS is not strictly river anecdote,
but as the whale which Jonah swal-
lowed was probably one of the ances-
tors of the catfish in the Ohio, it will
do: The Protestant Churchnlan says
the venerable Rev. Thomas Williams,
Of Providence, and Familiarity known
as Father Williams, is noted for his
ready wit and sharp retort. A de-
voted ritualist was discussing the sub
ject of liturgy with him, and claimed
that the whole Bible furnished no in
stance of any other than written
prayer: No, sir; not a single one.
sir" Do you really think sop
:" Yes, sir. l defy you to point to
Scripture prayer that was not written
you cannot do it, Well, can [
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
State Temperance AllIanee-Annual
Meeting-FIrst Days Proceedings.

Meeting-FlrSt Bays Proceedings.
By two o'clock yesterday afternoon,
the delegates from the various dis
tricts to the annual meeting Of the
State Temperance Alliance began to
fill up Roberts Chapel, and when the
meeting was called to order by Col.
j. w. Ray, Presto ent Of the Alliance,
at least two hundred delegates and
visitors interested In the cause of tenn
perance were present.
Before proceeding to business, a
brief and appropriate prayer was
offered by Prof. r. T. Brown, after
which the President addressed the
meeting, giving an encouraging ac-
count of the progress of the work in
all parts of the State.
The report of the Corresponding
Secretary was then read, and, on mo-
ton, concurred in.
The report of the Treasurer. show
ing the financial condition of the AL
lance to be good, was read, and, on
motion, concurred In.
The Secretary, S. johnson, Esq,
then read the report Of proceedings
of the Board of Managers during the
past year, which was approved.
Committees on enrolment, resolu-
tons, temperance work among the
children, and other business, were
announced by the President.
A. S. Thorn, Corresponding Secre-
tary, and Prof. John Mofit, State
Agent of the Ohio State Temperance
Alliance, being present, were called
upon, and addressed the meeting in
regard to the working of their alli-
ance.
A full and interesting report from
the General Agent of this Alliance
was read and approved. It shows an
encouraging state of affairs in the
temperance movement.
On motion the Alliance adjourned,
to meet at half past nine o'clock this
morning.
A mass meeting of delegates and
friends of temperance was held In the
evening, at the Chapel, a large num-
Der being present. Short speeches
were made by several gentlemen, and
brief verbal reports from delegates
from each district were heard.
The election Of officers to serve
during the year, and the reports of
committees, viii the regular order
of business at the meeting to-day
State Sentinel.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
Public ExDenses.

The New York Tribune, in an arti-
Gle cordially endorsing Mr.. DAWES
demand for economy in public service
has these very pertinent suggestions
to members of Congress. They
should be attentively read by each Of
them, and the proper remedy at once
applied. Our Senators and Repre-
sentatives would do we'll to remember
that economy. like the grace of char
ity, begins at home Says the Tri-
bune:
Now, every member of Congress
seems to favor Public Economy in
the abstract, while nearly every one
opposes it in the concrete. One wants
a new judicial District made, whereof
his brother or best friend is to be
Judge, and his cousin or next friend
aspires to be Marshal. Another wants
to increase the salaries of United
States j Judges generally, or at least
those of the highest class. Another
wants liberal subsidy for a railroad
in which he is interested, or which is
calculated to enrich his constituents.
Another goes in for river or harbor
improvement advantageous to his
district. Another wants steamship
line established and supported from
the Treasury. Thus, from every side.
the horse-leech's daughters cry
GiVel Givep and while Economy
Is on every lip. the Expenditures are
sWelled by item after item which
might be proper If we were out of
debt and had an oveTfowing Treasury,
bur are, In our actual circumstances,
clearly uDjustifable.
"Mr.DaWes hits the right spot when
he proposes to cut down the expenses
of Congress with an unsparing hand.
Say what you may Of extravaganza In
the Departments, we are sure that no
one of them, and we doubt that they
all together, squander so much money
as is fooled away on the minions of
the Capitol. Committees are provided
with clerks and the edifce filed with
supernumeraries of all kinds, to the
of no interest on earth
but their own. We defy any one ia
miliar with the ms and outs of the
Capitol to say that he believes the
public business might not be well
done by half the persons now en-
ployed, and at less than half the cost
now incurred. The sub-doorkeepers,
ire makers, folders, sub postmasters,
&c, &C., swarm like the frogs OF
Egypt and are not content with lib
eral pay for doing little or nothing;
they want twenty per cent. extra" or
tho usual extra compensation" or
some extra lick at the Treasury
no matter what the name, so that they
get the money. Aud there is a con-
slant pressure on members and nffi-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

GERS to infiict more and more of these
lazzaroni on a long suffering public.
We repeat that the whole country
heartily thanks Mr.. Dawes for saying
the right thing at the right time. He
may have been mistaken in this or
that item-he may have done injus-
tice to a worthy functionary by this or
that comparison-but he is right in
the main. right in purpose, and right
in the effect his demonstration is Ger
tain to produce. Whether Congress
shall or shall not be governed by his
suggestions, it will surely be effected
by them, so that the appropriations
for the next fiscal year will be consid-
erably less than they would have
been had he kept silent. And for
this he will be thanked and honored
in nearly every household whose
bread is not buttered from the Fed
eral Treasury"
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

THE speech of Mr.. Dawes seems to
have had some effect on the Navy
Department.. The large force of men
employed IN the various navy yards,
in building and equipping war yes
sells, was, on Saturday, cut down to
the lowest number compatible with
the ordinary conduct of the operators
Of the Department. In Brooklyn,
the force has been cut down two
thousand; in Philadelphia, one thou
sand five hundred, and in Boston
about the same number. This re-
Spouse to Mr.. Dawes speech shows
the administration is with him on his
policy of retrenching wherever a dol
lar can be saved. 1t also seems to
knock the pins from under General
ButleT.-Pittsburgh Commercial.
The prompt discharge of workmen
in the navy yards and the retention of
the officials who never do any work,
does not strike us as a fitting response
to Mr. DAWES speech. It looks more
like an effort on the part of the Navy
Department to bring a pressure to
bear on Congress to prevent its cur
tailment Of the Navy estimates. We
hope that the knife will be applied to
the diseased limb, and that the num-
Der Of unemployed officials and hang
ers-on will be reduced, and the poor
workmen kept In employment as
usual. We trust that Congressman
DAWES and his Committee will scru-
tinize the Navy Department CLOSELY.
aud see to it that the proper nersons
o-e discharged.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

IT TAKES some people a long time
to learn very simple facts. We FREE
quently receive letters notifying us
that the subscriber does not like this
or that item in our paper. and warn
ing US most solemnly that we must re-
form in the particular complained of.
We have been the subject of hostile
Criticism, alike in the pulpit, minis
terial association, the temperance
halls and the saloons. We have
survived it all thus far, because
the fact gradually works its way into
the most Opaque understanding that
the JOURNAL is newspaper. and
that its columns will contain accounts
of all that is going on in every de-
partment of life. While we reserve
the right to comment, editorially, on
the news as it transpires, our opin-
ion does not exclude it from our col
umns.
We still say that the subscribers of
the JOURNAL will always find the
news served up as best we can. IF
some of it is distasteful to any one,
do not compel him to read it.
Perhaps, too.-indeed il is frequently
the case-that what is distasteful to
one subscriber, is peculiarly pleasing
to six or eight others.
This IS all we have to say to those
cavaliers who object to any particular
items of news which may appear in
any department Of our paper.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

N K w FIR M.
B UEL e E8 -
EMPORIUM.

We respectfully call your attention 20 a
brief list OF Building Materials manufao-
tured for and kept On hand By us. We
propose 10 furnish everything required ia
building. Our establishment comprises a
combination never before attempted by
any one house, we make Building Ma
terials a specially; and from twenty-five
years experience as mechanic, manufac-
turer. and builder, we natter ourselves
G.. at we can furnish articles In our line
moro TO the satisfaction OF builders, az re-
CARDS quality and fitness, than persons
with less experience assuring You that, II
our list comprises anything required by
you, we shall be most happy TO forward
you, on application, our Price List
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

A LEADING Democratic politician
of our city, one day last week, APP
preached a colored citizen on the sub
ject Of equal rights, and represented
to him that, unless some prominent
colored man was put on the Republi-
can ticket in this county, it would be
the duty of colored men to unite
with conservatives and elect a
conservative J" ticket. upon which
would be one or more colored men.
The American citizen was pleased
with the idea, and promised to lend
helping hand. Full of zeal in be-
half Of his new friend, he began to
talk up" the matter among his
brethren, when, to his surprise, he
discovered that conservatism was
only a sugar coat for Democracy,
whereupon he declined the profered
honor. He says the colored people
are low enough, without having to
come down to that.-Ind. Journal.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
Cry EDIToR.-Mr. FRANK ]. RYAN,

CRY EDIToR.-Mr. FRANK J. RYAN,
of Chicago, heretofore connected with
the Chicago Post and Illinois Stats
Zeitung, has taken charge of the city
news Departmental the JOURNAL, and
we trust our friends will aid him in
the discharge of his duties until, at
least, he becomes more familiar with
our city. We think they will find
him courteous and prompt,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
An Item for Democrats.

The public debt statement shows a
reduction in the public debt of
SO, 1893, 66f 80 during the month
of January. and a decrease of
5SO,649,97I O9 for the eleven
months since the Inauguration of
President Grant.
We do not expect to see paragraphs
like the above in any of our Demo-
cratic exchanges.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

THERE is little doubt that Colonel
Norman Eddy, the best candidate on
the Democratic State ticket, has de-
clined the nomination for Secretary
Of State. Jason Brown will proba-
bly, be put on the ticket in his stead
Fort Rayae Gazette.
IF the wishes of majority of the
party were consulted, Mr.. Brown
would most certainly be the nominee
in place Of Colonel EDDY. But the
managers will see to it that Jason
IS excluded from the ticket. He was
a Democrat in the true sense of the
word during the rebellion. and such
are not much in demand just now,
when the votes Of soldiers are neces-
sary to party success. Every effort
will be made to keep Colonel EDDY
on the track, but if that cannot be
done, We predict that Mr.. SToLL will
be the nominee of the State Central
Committee.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

THE following is an estimate show
ing the condition of the State Treas
ury upon the first of February, as it
appears by the monthly report Of the
Treasurer of State:
Balance on hand January 1........ S2l4, 926 40
Receipts during January s............- 1887 70
rota1 s9o1 ooI %
Disbursements during January ..$I15, 575 As
Balance in Treasury February LISTS sIs IA
By this it will be seen that the ex-
cess Of disbursements over receipts
during the month of January wer C
$36.O07 rs.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
Photographic In Natural COlOrs.


Photographic In Natural COlOrs.
A French artist has recently an
nounced a new method of represent
ing photographs in natural colors.
His process rests upon the assump-
ton that all colors are comprised of
three primary tints, mixed together in
different proportions, and may be
separated into them. Three different
negatives are taken Of the same OBJ
ject, by receiving the image through
as many lenses of the primary colors
referred to. From these three mega
tives, which are generally quite SINH
lar to each other and each of
which represents only one color
of the object, three colored pho
tographs are to be prepared,
each one being of a color correspond
ing to that of the lens used in the
preparation of its negative. Thus,
from the negative of the red lens a
ner similar to that in which a black
picture is made by the carbon process.
The three images obtained in the
into one, and reproduce, after their
mixture, all the colors which the
original object possessed. These pic
lures are claimed to have the great
advantage of not altering, the colors
being as durable as the black of the
carbon print. Many of the technical
details Of this process are yet unex-
planned, and the announcement is
probably hint of what is hoped for
rather than as the statement of an
actual and successful method.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

A CORRESPONDENT who signs him
self Subscriber" if he has been
reading the JOURNAL. ought to know
that the rule not to pay any attention
to communications unaccompanied by
the name Of the author, is infexible.
Send in the name, and the communi-
cation will receive prompt attention.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04

third annual meeting or the
Manufacturers Assoeiation
Invest meets in Chicago
t is expected that he
discuss questions OF
to manufacturers:
uents and changes
of the Associa-
tant being such
e and plan of
clude manufac-
lax and hemp.
substituted
ufacturers
ID South. "
Of sta
avited
dis
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
Elm Streets,
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
Portable Engines (sato mill size), ana
Portable Circular Sac Mills.
Tmportnnt Notice.


Important Notice.
The usual amount Of steam used to do
saving with by the Portible Circular Saw
Mill is from l25 TO $50 pounds pressure per
square inch. have reduced this amount
and require only from 60 TO 50 pounds per
square inch, al which steam Is not con-
sidered In the least dangerous, and is, at
the same time, more economical in the
saving Of fuel, &c. We append the follow
ing certificate of the first of my new style
Port9 bic Mills, for the noting and careful
perusal of SaWyers and all those desiring
TO purchase, and solicit a call and careful
examination, they now being ready on
hand and making, mounted on four strong
wooden wheels, with wide tires and heavy
iron axles, easily drawn from place, and
always ready for operation in a few hours,
or mounted on legs and wooden slZids, or
otherwise:
MIR. KRAFT The Portable Engine you
furnished me, consider as satisfactory and
perfect in every respect as any machine
ever saw, runs light uses 90 pounds OF
steam for running double so and 30 inch
circular saw mill Tor q common days bust .
ness. An average days work. 5000 to
10000 feet Of lumber, easy. with IS pounds
of steam. A. j. CALDWELL,
Lynnville Ind.
Other sizes for farm and plantation use
and all other requirements.
nov I5-6m O. KRAFT.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-04
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ask you a question:" Certainly"
: Tell me, then, who held the candle
when Jonah prayed in the whales
bellv?"