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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28
The Earthquake.

The Earthquake.
Thursday forenoon of last week at
eleven and half o'clock, there was dis
tinctly experienced in this State. through
out New England-as far NORTH as Quebec
and west as Ohio, the shock of an earth
quake. In this village II was quite per
ceptible. The compositors in the Printers
Exchange. Portland, on the 18th floor. were
, not little alarmed; the cases ratified,
gas fixtures oscillatcd, and piles of loose
papers were thrown down. The children
in the la,ge stable, brick school house OF
that city were alarmed by the apparent
instability ofIheir rooms, became panic
stricken, and wcro dismissed. In one
school the teacher told the children 10
stop shaking her platform. but the next
nomcnt she was thrown slightly fOI ward.
Houses on Pearl and Franklin streets
shook so that the bells rang, doors
slammed. water was upset out Of the
kettles on the floor, cradles rocked, and
in one house lady who was sitting ON
the sofa was deposited ON the floor. On
Back Cove door bells were rung. and
crockery thrown down.
\ portion of one Of the vhimneys of
Adams Hall. Bowdoin College. was
thrown down: PROF. Gooda,e writes that
the general direction of the movemcn,
was north-easlerly and soulh-westerly,
and the duration Of the shock from 80 TO
10 see. Bricks were thrown off from
chimneys in Lewiston and other cities.
South Paris, Sumner. Saco, Gorham,
WaldobOro', Wi>caSSet, Belfast, and
towns in every direction, felt the vibra-
ton The children in schools in Rock
lanl. Gardner, and Augusta were greatly
alarmed. In the latter city the Court
House suffered such shock Is to drive
the court alarmed INTO the open air
quite ready to enter a Nol Pros. TO this
new cqS'sS t9rtUitttS. In Bath various
clocks we've stopped: Bangor seems to
have been favored with three shocks
and, a in a similar visitation. a year ago
oct -, lSG9), had a more sensible ~
pericnce than ueighbcring towns, H.
Boston the effects were equally manifest
Near the coruer Of State street and
Merchants Row i block Of granite in a
building was cracked and another block
forced outward IRON tue wall three OF
four inches
The shock was felt throughout eastern
New York and northern Pennsylvania.
the manifestations being substantial!
identical Prot G W HIough of Dudley
Observatory in Albany thus describes the
phenon cna ~ shock ofcorthquahc WAS
felt here at Ills A. NJ. Oct, 20, and
lasted abou, one minute. The walls Of
buildings had 4 very marked vibration.
the open doors were made TO Nitrate, %
iects hanging on walls put in oscillation.
and even tables and chairs on the ground
floor had a sensible 'rcmcr. At lhc
time ofthe shock yumbiins noise was
heard. clock pcndulun> swinging north
and south were made o1itya,c cas-, and
west >ho inc that the earthquake passed
in au eastward direction Since 9 4 "
Yesterday the barometer has been falling
rapidly, The total fall amounting to 10
ofon inch. During the shock The mercury
in Registering barometer was in viu,crl
ucnlIi-m- -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

The 6estrUo;iEeDess OF the great
floods in Virginia becomes more fright
fol as fuller details come 70 hand. The
james River and kanawha Canal was
utterly raincd beyond possibility OF repair
Houses. stores, warehouses. mills and
barns We're swept away in Ru!iitudes.
The Shenandoah Valley suffered fearfully,
the Shenandoah river rising to nearly fifty
feet above its ordinary level, or twenty
eight feet higher than in the great flood
OF 1852. Very many lives we're lost. and
hundreds Of families rendered hoUseless.
The estimated loss throughout the region
affected by the foods is placed at s25,-
600, 900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

We would call the attention OF all in
want of first class Sewing Machine,
either for family use or manufacturing
purposes, to the advertisement OF tho
American Sewing Machine in cur columns
to-day. II will do all that any other ma.
chine can do, and, in addition, work per-
feet buttol, holes and overseam. making
the .'over-and-over stitch, by which
sheets and pillow.cases are made = leats
which no other sewing machine can 90.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

A Missionary just returned says he re-
cards "Jobnson's Anodyno Liniment' as
beyond all price, and eficacious beyond
any other medicine. 1t is adapted to a
great variety of special cases, and is the
hest main killer in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

One hundred and forty.one OF the
towns and cities OF Massachusetts voted
on the question of the prohibition of the
sale of malt liquors recently, l2l in favor
and 20 against.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28
The Cattle Show and Fair at Wat'

The Cattle Show and Fair at Water
ford, on Tuesday, the 9Th. was largely
attended and well carried out. A large
number OF cattle were exhibited at the
Flat, and the great varieties of female
work in the Hall, were very attractive
and commcndablc. See full report.
AT North Waterford on tho next day,
there was also creditable exhibition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

-Fevers seldom make an attack with
out warning; and may often be thrown
off by soaking the feet in warm water
wrapping up warm in bed, and taxing
two or three of"Parsons' Purgative ms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

On Wednesday of last week the first
snow of the season in New England fell at
Lancaster N II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-28

Asa o. Pike, twelve-rowed seed corn.
l 90; c. Chandler, Fryeburg, I'd best 10.
20; T.. /. Fcssenden. Sd best DO. 80; |.
Frye, do. 4th DO. % 90. do. sweet corn,
%; j LG.lby. Denmark, eight row seed
cOru. ~ j. l.. Kinball, Hiram, 2d best
do. rs; John Richardson. Sd best DO so
James Walker, Fryeburg, 4th best Go 20 F.;
j. W. Emery. Stow. seed wheat. 30 ;
Thomas Seayey. Browuticld. "a best do.
30, John l.. Kimball. Hiram, ruta bagas
, 90; SamN Siiykrey. Bridg,on, crop POI
tatoes. 3 90; Thomas Seavey, Browuiield,
crop wheat, %,
Amount awarded. So 80.
HONEY, SUGAR. PRESERVES, &c.
VIM. Walker. Fryeburg. maple sugar,
90; f. \. Frye. Fryeburg, ID best do.
-; do 10. maple sugar. 10; Mrs. VIM.
Walker, FryeLurg, catsup, .25; Mrs. IL.
Walker. do DO. 20; Mrs. NJ. A. Frye, do.
20; Mrs L. c. Harrington, do. preserves
100; Mrs. VIM. Walker. do do .25 Mrs.
Margaret Howe, do. pickles. 20; Mrs.
Emma c. Harrington. do do 20
Amount awarded, 20 80.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

An OUTRAGE. - o'clock
night before last, as party of three or
four gentlemen escorting ladies, who
were returning from party in Martins
vile, were coming through Back river
bridge, they were assaulted 10y two
ruffians who were hid in the darkness
of the bridge The assault was at first
made with stones, one Of which passed
very close to the head of one OF the la
dies. As one Of the gentlemen with his
lady was some distance in the rear Of
the party he was not aware Of the stone
throwing. He walked along uncon-
scious of danger, when one of the ruff
fans sneaked up in the darkness and
struck him on the head with a slung
shot. Fortunately the blow did not fell
him and he escaped without further in
jury. 1t is thought that the design was
to knock the man down, frighten the
lady off, and then rob him before assis-
lance could reach him. The Back
river bridge is a very dangerous locality
after dark, especially on dark nights,
and the Bridge Company would consult
their own interests and the safety Of the
public by having the place lighted up,
that men thus assaulted may have at
least, a chance to see their assailants.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

STEALING FROM TIE PKRsoN.-John
Golden and citizen of Tyler county,
named William Taylor, were on spree
together on Thursday afternoon, when
John, ii is charged, went through
Taylor, taking his watch and pocket
book. This is said to have occurred IN
Centre Wheeling, about 8 o'clock
Thursday evening. On yesterday lay
lor put the matter IN the hands OF
Officer Detwiler, who in about half an
hour thereafter found Golden on the
Fair Ground with the watch Taylor
claims in his pocket He took him be-
fore Squire Johnston, who required
him to find bail in tire sum of $500 for
his appearance for hearing at y
o'clock this morning, Failing to give
the security he was sent to Jail. Officer
Detwiler deserves the highest praise
for the scientific manner in which he
worked up the case and made the cap.
ture.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

PLANTATION BITTERs As AN APPETIZER.
Want of appetite is sure sign that
the stomach is out OF order All per.
sons in perfect health relish their food,
and it may be regarded as a rule to
which their are no exceptions, that
individuals who are never hungry can
not be entirely well To eat without
enjoyment is penance, and sustenance
taken into the stomach against the incli-
nation does not nourish the system as
il ought to do. The best-known remedy
for distate or Discrimination for food is
PLANTATION BITTERS. 4 wine-glassful
taken half an hour before breakfast
dinner, or supper, quickens the flow of
the gastric juice, and thereby provokes
hunger-for the palate symathizes with
the stomach. Nor can the appetite thus
created be called a false appetite, for it
is the legitimate consequence OF a new
energy impaired to the digestive organs
by this wholesome medicated stimu-
liant.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17
TuK GERMAN AND coscKRr AND BAN

The GERMAN AD CoNcERr AND BAN
oUEr.-Turner Hall was filled last
night with the friends of Germany
anxious to aid their mite to alleviate
the sufferings Of those wounded in the
present war against the French. The
hall was handsomely decorated with
flags and filled with people to listen to
the concert given by the different sing
ing societies and to witness the superb
performance and tableaux given by the
Turner's. The greatest satisfaction was
given. After the concert the people sat
down to magnificent banquet where
was spread everything that could tempt
the appetite. Speeches were made and
,oasts drank. The whole affair was q
grand success and a handsome sum was
realized in aid of Fatherland. The
Mannerchor Singing Society donated
SlG0 to the fund
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

SOLDIERS RE-UNIoN.-The reunion of
the Soldiers and Sailors of West Nir
cinia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, TO be held
at the camp grounds, at MoundsvilIe,
on Thursday and Friday OF next week,
will he one Of the most interesting ever
held in the State, and it promises to. be
the largest. Every arrangement that
can add to the pleasure of the boys
and interest to the occasion, is being
made, and we feel satisfied it will be n
reunion to be remembered. We do
not expect to meet many of our old
comrades. MANY. very many OF them
we shall never meet again until the
"long roll is sounded in the great here
after. They sleep in the far South,
where the breezes sigh through the
leaves of the pine and cypress a never
ending monody. We trust every man
who served in the army or navy OF the
United States, who can, will be present
Let us have a real, old time, camp fire,
story telling meeting on Saturday night,
where the question shall be again
mooteI, who stole Bill Smiths ra-
tons Of hardtack ??
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17
roBE HELD ON THEIR GROUNDS,
WHEELING ISL Nd,
September IA, Is, l6 & II, 1870.
Fourth Day-saturday. Sept. 18th,


No. I0.-Dailey's City Hotel purse, John
DALEY, proprietor, premium, value
slOO Silver Sat, for fastest Trotting
Double Team 10 wagon; mile heats,
best In 8.
No. Il-Stamm and Keim House purse
premium 500 for Running Horses,
mile heats, two in three, catch
weights, open to all horses that had
not taken first premium at this
Fair.
No. l2.-McLure House purse, w. F. Good
win & Co., proprietorS, premium,
value 800, Pitcher and Goblet, for
Running Horses, Mares or Geld
ings; mile heats, best 2 in 3, catch
weights.
Ten per cent entrance upon all the above,
except horses for Silver Plates, which are
rec.
Entries to close at o'clock on the even
Ing previous To the race. Entries can De
made under cover at the office on the
grounds during the day, or at the Office OF
The President, No. lls12 Main street, Wheel
ing. Three entries TO NIL and two To start
The above Trotting Races Will be con-
Quoted under the rules OF the National
Association. The Running Races under the
Buckeye Rules.
A horse dlstancing the field will be enti-
tied to receive the first money only. Where
only two horses start the third premium
will not be awarded.
In case of unfavorable weather, or other
unavoidable causes, the Society SHALL have
the right 10 postpone any of the above
purses TO future time, upon giving notice
thereof
Heats in each days races will be called
alternately.
JOHN BISHOP, Secretary.
DIRECTORS.
Thos Hornbrook, John Bishop,
A. J. Pannell, VI. l.. OFT,
Anton Reyman, j. L. Hobbs,
Tho's Pollock, VIM. NJ. List,
Jno. Mcclure, =. X. Botsford,
John A. Armstrong, Saml Mcclellan.
Jacob Hornbrook, tyD
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17
Hess & EGERTER

A SPLENDID SrocK.-John Roemer Il
Co., No. 81 and 80 Main street, Centre
Wheeling, have received their new
stock of fall and winter dry goods to
which they invite the attention of the
public The house is crowded with
new and beautiful goods of foreign and
domestic manufacture, bought during
the present decline in gold, and they
will be sold nearer to ante-war times
than ever before. Ladies, if you want
to see the new fashions, call at the ex-
tensive establishment of John Roemer
& Co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

4 LIVELY TIME.-A butcher who
was driving some cattle which he had
received On the steamer Hope, yester-
day, had a right lively time with them.
When he had got them across the stone
bridge, one Of the animals broke down
Jacob street and plunged down the
bank into the creek, just above the rail-
road bridge. A skitf was procured and
efforts were made to drive the animal
out. All such attempts were for long
time unavailing. The beast, becoming
Infatuated, made lunge for the skiff
with his horns and came very near max
ing those in it take water. An immense
crowd gathered on the bridge to see
what was finn for them but mighty
rough on the chaps in the boat, After
while the animal came ont and
joined his companions. They went
along well enough till they got down by
the new keg factory, where the Detwiler
mill stood, when they all plunged into
the river. The butcher thought his
beef was gone, for few moments, but
the cattle swan over to the point
of the Island and came ont
cooler and wetter than before. The
whole performance caused a good deal of
sport to those who witnessed it, but the
man who drove them didn't see where
the laugh came in.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

POLICE CouRT.-The display OF fusil-
GERS before the police court, yesterday,
was pleasant, not TO say fragrant.
James Grimes, son of odd Grimes,
perhaps, was captured on Thursday eve
ming, on the suspension bridge, trying to
stop the street cars. 1t was a plain
drunk, and one dollar and costs was
what it cost him.
The next called out was Robert Tay-
Ior, an elderly man With black suit
and no money. AS soon as he was
brought into the court room, he seemed
to think that that was no place for him,
for he started for the door an the double
quick. The officer told bad story
about old Bob; how he found him
about eleven o'clock Thursday night,
on Main street, drunk and friendless,
living on his back and feeling up for the
ground. When told that it was eX
pected he would lend the city one dollar
and costs, Robert replied, so sweetIy and
POLITICALLY, | would, if I could; if
couldn't, how could !? You wouldn'
without You could, would you? Could
II? II YOU see a clerical individual
with a funny head and suit Of black, on
the chain gang to-day, that's Bob.
John Wilson came before the court
DID, bald-headed, reckless and drunk
He attempted to explain the difference
between the Epistle to Timothy and the
Presidents Message, but got things SC
mixed his hearers couldn't tell which
was message and which was Epistle
He was captured Yesterday morning
near the McLure Houpe, disclaiming
any agency or responsibility for the
march of the French troops under Bis
mark 10 fight the British at Sever
Pines. I'm default Of one dollar anC
costs, he will lecture before the chair
gang for the next five days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

CANT 1T BE DONE 2-We see by the
eastern papers that Writ Skies the pop.
ular author and lecturer is creating an
intense sensation in lecture circles by a
lecture he is delivering entitled, The
Perils of Great Cities After Dark.
Can not some Of our enterprisinS As
ISOLATION, secure Mr.. Skies to deliver
this lecture in our city during the fall
or winter?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

SELLING WITHOUT LICENsE.-Patrick
Malone, of Bellaire, was arrested YES
terday by Deputy Marshal Irwin, and
taken before Acting United States
Commissioner, James P. Rogers, charg-
ed with selling beer without having first
obtained a United States license there
fore. He plead in defense that he had
taken ont license for Ohio and
thought that was sufficient for all the
United States. In default Of giving bail
in the sum of $1,000 he WAS sent to the
county jail
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

WArCHEs.-A nice lot Of ladies
watches, including the Lady Elgin,
has Just been received at lO4 Market
street. below MsLure House. Also
every grade Of American watches, for
gentlemen, and another supply Of "Our
Own Watch timer imported directly
from Europe by Oxtohy d Dutiield.
Every watch fully guaranteed. Call
below Mcclure House, for watches
clocks, jewelry, spectacles, &c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

CLrB MEETING TO-NIGHT.-A meeting
of the Democratic Club OF the city vii!
be held tonight at the Club Room
There ought to be a full attendance.
Come. hv all means. and assist the
work. The cause demands labor, and
every Democrat must he up and doing
We hope to see the Club Room. crowded
tonight. Don't forget it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

BEAUrIFY y"ur homes. The largest
and choicest selection Of American and
foreign Chromos ever brought to Wheel.
ing, are now offered to the public at
popular prices BY PAUL Bros. & Co,
No. 80 Market street Also a large
stock Of Wall Papers, graduating in
price from IS TO eight cents per bolt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

DETERMINATION OF TIE PRUssIANs.-
1t has been determined by all good
Germans that so long as they can get a
barrel of the genuine Bismarck flour,
the best family flour in the market,
they will use no other brand Try it
1t is an A No. | article, made Of old
white wheat. For sale only by
Hess & EGERTER.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

ACCIDENT.-A man named BOYD, on
Thursday afternoon upset his wagon
while driving along, about three miles
from the Stone Church. He was
thrown ont with such violence rs to dis
locate his shoulder.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

LIGHT AND SHADE, SUNSHINE AND
SHADow.-The finest Rembrandt pic
lures west Of New York are made at
III Main street You have not seen
them call in and examine for yourself.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

HOLIDAY GooDs.-New arrival of gift
books and stereoscopic views last night:
The variety Of views, especially those
Of the Holy Land, are the finest in the
city. The above and much more at
Religious Book House. % Monroe
street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

4 MAN was knocked down. Yesterday
on the Fair Grounds track, by running
out in front of one of the horses in the
trotting race. lIedidn't get hurt much,
but he swears he won't do it again.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

INQUIRE WIrHIY.-The mouth is like
house to let However pretty it may
be externally, it is impossible TO judge
of its merits until you have seen the
inside. If behind the ruby doors there
are plenty of pearl-white fixtures, you
will exclaim at once. How beautiful =
To impart the utmost possible brilliancy
there is nothing like fragrant SozoDoST.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17
FIRST HEAT.

Planter lead half length from the
score and tried at once to take the pole
from Egotist, but the latters rider was
not to he euchred that way He shook
out little more hos" and forced the
agricultural gentleman to keep his
place. The race was an exciting,
though slow one. As they ratified down
TO the the quarterstake Egotist kept the
lead. Here he was passed by Planter
who lead to the half mile in i:O2. The
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

MISSES and childrens' heavy oil goat
shanghais, the neatest and most durable
school shoe made, at Carnahan X Co. 5,
81 Main street Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

Nor TO BE DErEcTED.-The hues i'm
parted to gray heads by PHALoN' S
NIrALIA or SALVATION FOR THE HAIR,
are AS vivid as those OF nature, and the
change is not effected by disregard Of
cleanliness, as is the case with the other
hair coloring preparations the VIrALh
being eminently clean. No sediment
Sold by all druggists and fancy goods
dealers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

SEA Moss FARrNE will prove a great
blessing to the poor 1t is so cheap
that it is within the reach Of all. 1t is
bv far the most nutritious and delight
ful preparation that has ever come TO
our notice. "-Observer
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

C. R. BEHLER's ladies and gents res
taurant and oyster saloon, Meals
served at all hours-lll! Market street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

The Rembrandt or Shadow Pictures
have increased in favor so rapidly that
scarcely any other style is called for at
the Partridge Gallery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

PARIS WALKING SHOES and Croquet
Button Shoes for ladies'; also White
Kid Slippers, just received at Forgey &
Clemens.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

IF your watch is out Of order leave it
at VIM. H. Hennegen & Co.'S and have
it repaired in a thorough manner by
experienced workmen-l04 Main street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

THE cloak OF religion is generally
known by the napit assumes during the
progress Of a sermon.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

THE book Of. nature is always beau
tiful, but il will be bereit of its leaves
as the frosts OF autumn handle it
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

If YOU want a nice photograph OF
yourself or friend, go to Brown Il Hig
gins new gallery, sc Monroe street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

ONE glass of Rosenheim $ Stomach
Bitters; the Great Western Remedy ;
will do more to restore health and
strength than all the drugs you can
put in your stomach. Take them as
directed, and you will have no need OF
the physicians and the polsons. They
are made to cure and never fail.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-17

HASH is said to he the connecting
link between the animal and vegetable
Kingdoms.