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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
Coon pLASK.-rhe Republicans of

Coon PLANK.-rhe Republicans Of
Schuylkill county, Pa. recently adopt
ed the following plank In their plat
form touching the back salary swindle ::
We unequivocally condemn the &C
ton OF those members Of Congress who
voted themselves additional pay for
services performed, as well rs those
members who voted against the Meas
ure, hut who have not refused to nc.
cept it, and we call upon Congress to
take prompt action at It's next session
TO repeal the act increasing salaries,
and 10 take steps to equalize salaries.
reducing those which are too high. II
Increasing those which are too low.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18

The New York Tribune, speaking OF
the csmpaign In Minnesota and the
farmers movement, says:
"Thc ways Of the chronic ~olfice-seek-
err are often amusing. Just now the
farmers movement Is very strong In
Minnesota, and all of the candidates
for Office have been taken with n vic.
lent love iou agricultural pursuits.
Conspicuou, smong these Is the Hon.
Ignatius Donnelly, who Il anxious 10
return to Congress. so he peramhulates
about the State delivering furious ad-
dresses upon the grievances Of the far
mers. arrayed In the picturesque cos
tune of a hickory shit. brue overalls
and brogan shoes. without stockings.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
NEW MURDER LAW IN NEW
YORK.

During the past month two Import
ant murder cases have come before the
Courts in New York city, and In both
the result was exactly the same. The
first was that Of Walworth, who killed
his father, and the second that Of Gill
len, who shot his wife because she had
left him aud refused to return to his
keeping. This case was settled while
Walworth was still OIL trial, and Gill
len, convicted Of murder in the second
degree, was sentenced to imprison-
ment for life. The result In Wal
wcrth's case was the same, aud he has
been sent to Sing Sing. 1t Is said that
Stokes will probably get clear now, or
at least that 1t Is not possible for him
to be convicted Of murder In the first
degree. Ii the case Of Walworth We
have always had some sympathy, not
perhaps enough to have greatly palli-
ated his crime, but sufficient, perhaps,
II We had been q juror, to have rem.
dered a similar verdict. But the new
murder law passed By the Legislature
OF New York last Winter rendered it
impossible for the jury IN walworth's
case to render other than a verdict OF
murder In the second degree. This
law defines murder In the first degree
to be killing "perpetrated from a de-
,llberats aud premeditated design to
effect the death Of the person killed or
OF any human being" 1t Is obvious
that this opens y wide door to crimln-
ais through which to escape the giboet.
Only murder III the first degree Is pun
ishable with death. aud It Is almost an
absolute impossibility to prove the
deliberate and premeditated design
to effect DEATH" required for convie-
ton Of that crime. Under this Act
the car-hook murderer, Foster, could
never have been convicted, and It
will be a wonderful thing Ii
Stokes il again found guilty Of
murder In the first degree for shooting
James Fisk. Under tho new law, the
death penalty will DO more rarely in
flicted than ever heretofore, and there
will be a larger number of life terms
in Sing Sing aud Auburn. There
Is no doubt but that the reluctance OF
the average juryman to convict, where
the penalty Is hanging. has let of
many a criminal who richly deserved
the halter, and 1t may be that this new
law In New York. by substituting
murder In the second, Instead Of the
first degree, in a majority Of convic-
tions, and imprisonment for life In
place Of the gallows, will give the OPP
ponents of capital punishment a lever
which will result In its abolition In the
Empire State. SO far as III observa-
ton has extended, the effect Of the alb
rosation OF the death penalty has no.
been entirely satisfactory to It's friends.
Perhaps this law may give some new
features to the case, and some other and
more favorable arguments to the op.
ponents Of hanging BY judicial pro,
cess. or one thing we arc fully as
sured, that Is, If capital punishment ID
abolished, the pardoning power OF the
Executive should also be cut of OF
largely restricted. A punishment Il
worthless If moi what Is Intended By
the law, and then only when both GER
tain OF effect and speedy In attaching
to the culprit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
ITEMS.

Ar the Republican State Convention
IN St. Paul, Minnesota, yesterday.
Cushnan X. Davis was nominated for
Governor, receiving on the final ballot
l55 votes. against $50 for w. D. Wash.
burn. OF Minneapolis. Strong resolu-
lions were passed on the cheap trans
~portation and anti-monopoly ques-
lions. applauding Congress for ferret
Ing out aud exposing corruption. aud
demanding pure official conduct and
the punishment Of unfaithful public
men. The sixth resolution condemns
without reserve the salary and back
pay-grab. and demands q prompt re-
peal Of the law authorizing 1t.
Tue foot race of two miles at SPRING
field, Mass, between under graduates
for the Bennett plate, took place yes
terday. Benton Of Amherst, Bowie Of
McGill University, Canada, and Phil
lips OF Cornell, were the contestants.
Bowie won the race, making the two
miles In II minutes, lSH seconds,
Phillips second, being only n second
behind. Benton was %dlstanced, al
though up to the last quarter he led In
the race.
The Ohio Liberal Republican Exec
utIye Committee, while In session at
Cincinnati yesterday. passed a resolu-
tion that it was the sense OF the COM
mittee that the Liberal Republicans
attend en- masse the meeting. tcalled
for by the Allen county resolutions
July 30th, at Columbus, and enter into
any new movement which promised
reform.
ANOTHER big importing fraud Is
said to have been unearthed BY the
New York Custom-house authorities.
Tho penalties are estimated at $780,
600, and one Of the firm 1t Is claimed
will be Imprisoned.
TIE Mississippi Republican State
Convention has been called for August
eth. Senator Ames and Gov. Pow
ers tpresent incumbcntl are the most
prominent candidates for Governor.
Tue cholera Is raging In the village
Of Mount Vernon, Indiana. There
have been thirty deaths during the past
week. and business Is almost entirely
suspended.
ABRAHAM BooARpUs Of New York,
was yesterday elected President of the
National Photographic Association
now In session at Buffalo, n. Y.
Six new cases OF cholera appeared
In the Ohio Penitentiary yesterday
among the convicts, two Of whom died
after a few hours sickness.
A FIRE in Jefferson. Texas. Wednes-
day night destroyed, sl65,0O0 worth
Of property.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18

HERE Is what the Chicago Times
(Dem.) says of those fossilized, politi-
cal relics, who still persist In thinking
that the Democratic party still sur
wives:
"'rhey arc hulks r~ottening on the
slow waves, moored to the dismal
shores Of the past, unable to catch with
their ~rottenlng sails a single breath OF
that good Wind that veers toward the
haven OF reform, Haunting their old
flags In the rotting air, on the rotting
sea, and under the brazen sky Of a
party world"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
WANTED,

DooM AND BOARD IN A PRIVATE
IL family for . gentleman and wife. Address
Lobk Box aS8. Post Once, Gold Hil.stating
price and location. lyls 9t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
Births.
NEW

coLtINs-In Gold Hill, July IS, to the wife Of
Rutus Collins, . son.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18

I'VE received this morning the following letter
from ". Frank Stewart. Like all his writin. 9,
It'll felicltous In expression and exceedingly en-.
tertsinins. 1t will be read with interest, not
only BY his numerous personal friends, but BY
the general publlc.-Ep. NEws.l
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18
YELLOW JACKET HOSE COM
PANY NO. 9.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF &
SUNDAY EVENING. July 20, at 8SN
O'Clock, for the purpose Of taking SRo
steps toward tn -ocuremen' Of ste :
angiue. A r. I'd.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-07-18

THE COMMITTEE HAVE MADE CON.
i plets arrangements with the Railroad Com.
.psny for . train sufficiently, large 70 us9spo.s
"a MAKO II pleasant and agreeable for all.
The BEST OF MUSIC has been Engaged, and
, snIsndid dancing pavilion 10 erected, 20 tnat
All VIII may wish to trip the light fsptaste.'
viii have ample opportunity for so doing.
jyl6-:d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
Base Ban.

Truth is jewel. rare rs 1t is precious,
and of Just IS much worth in little things
as in matters of great Importance.
Under "fIebron Items" in the last
Democrat. signed Citizen" is a state
menl in regard to game OF ball played
on the Fair Grounds hast week In said
statement are three distinct errors.-sre
they of judgment, merely
lst-The Hebron aud Buckiield boys
did not win an "easy victory but won
by The skin of their :eelh.'
2d-Thc score WAS % TO -, instead OF
80 to %
3d-The Clippers" did not play. The
defeated nine, was one picked up for the
occasion. upon All hours notice, Tor the
accommodation and pleasure Of the
Hebron and Buckiie!d boys
Ii the Hebron and Bucklirid boys
think they can whip the Clippers,
they can test their ability to DO this thing
at any time. HoNEsrAs.
South Paris. Oct. 20. 1873.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
BrOiCnfeld Items.

The work on the Universalist church
in this place is progressing finely, and
will soon bs completed Much credit is
due the ladies' OF this vicinity for their
untiring efforts to raise funds TO carry out
the work.
Edward Slickncy son oil John Stickney
of this town, who has been in California
for the last three years. received q iee.
graphic dispatch Sept 9th, that his faith.
er was not expected 10 live. lie left for
home as soon rs he could make the
necessary arrangements, aud arrived here
Tuesday morning at halt past 9 O'Clock,
Oct 9TH, having made the trip in eight
days. His father died the evening after
his arrival. Young Stickney is looking
nicely, and speaks in very favorable terms
oil the golden land"
During the heavy rain which fell here
the first of last week, DR.. j. z. Sweats
dwelling house, more familiarity known
US the Tyler Stand, came near setting
sail" A portion OF the bank on which it
stands being washed away, but as the
rain ceased in just the right time. mol
much damage WAS done.
Mr.. William Broad of this town, start
for California to day (Ocl. lSlh.l Also
Mrs. Perkins and her little boy, wife and
son of Clement Perkins who went there
some three years ago.-Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
Teachers Ilastitnte.

1t will be seen. by advertisement in
another part of this paper, that the an
nual Teachers Institute for Oxford Coun.
w will be held at Bethel, commencing
Nov. Sd, and continuing 1--WE days. The
Institute will be conducted by Profs. f. A.
Allen and w. J. Corthell. assisted by
Hon. Warren Johnson.
This meeting proposes TO be one OF I'M
usual interest, and we would call the
special attention vi every teacher, dis
trct agent aud member OF School Com
mittees 10 it. Much valuable inlorma
ton. and many practical ideas Tor all con
necied with our public schools can t'
obtained at these Institutes; and it is To,
duty OF all who are engaged in teaching
to attend them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
Union Conference---Hi,'ani.

Topics for discussion at tho semi
annual meeting OF Union Conference to
he held at Hiram the last Tuesday aud
Wednesday of October The Moderator
will make some remarks upon the fact
that the Holy Spirit is not sufficiently
exalted in our preaching ard in our
Christian thought to be followed by dis
cussiOu.
The Holy Spiril (D Is this Il
term applied 10 the influence OF the truth
simply? (6) Or to the influence OF
Christ? (c) Or is it the name of a distinct
person, CD And what arc the relations,
intrinsic and official. ol the Holy Spirit to
the other persons OF The Trinity? (NoIe
C is the important question; nothing
elaborate expected upon d. Revs. A.
I. Smith aud n Lincoln
H. ChriS,'s promise of the Spirit.
(a) To whom MAS the promise made?
CD When WAS The promise fulfilled, or,
have we vet to wait its fultilment? Rev.
I. >. Perry and Bro. Geo. Il Barrows.
III What is the work OF the Holy
Spirit? (a) In the church, (b) In the
world? co The means tha' He en-
ploys? Rev. }. Z. Rea, and d. b.
Sewal
". Our need ns Churches aud com.
munitics, OF the Holy Spirit? Revs. L.
+. Abbott and }. ". Brownviie.
V. How shall we OBTAIN tor ourselves.
and use Tor the good Of others. the pres
euce, anal The power oil the Holy Spirit?
Rev. A. Cole Cornish, and Dea. w. +.
Davis.
Topics suggested for the prayer meet
ings Il Prayer Tor blessing upon This
meeting OF the Conference. and upon the
churches represented >. For Bangor
Seminary. and the Churches oil the State.
; For the presence and blessing oi the
Holy Spiri, in the Churches throughout
the world. Preachers. lst, j. T. Rea;
"a. y. Lincoln. \ full representation of
the churches is desired.
Chairman Of Can. Of arrangements.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21

Ia The Supreme Court OF the United
States at Washington on Monday the 18th
inst, action was taken in regard 10 the
death Of Chief Justice Chase, in accord
auce with previous announcement
Hon. Reycrdy johnson. IN the course
OF an address on taking the chair, said
the death OF IN eminent Judge Of even
a State Court, was always great calami-
", but the death Of tue Chief Justice OF
the Supreme Court Of the United States
was a sill greater calamity because OF
The greater extent OF his jurisdiction, and
the greater Importance OF the questions
to be decided. lie tell sure he could as
sert with pe:iect truth that more able,
pure, upright Justices Than those which
adorned this Court could not be found in
another county OF the world; and Is 10
the late Chief Justice, his character WAS
in all respects equal to his predecessors.
When the appointment was made, al
though he had high appreciation Of his
talents and ability rs legislator and
officer Of the government, and WAS salts
lied Mr Chase WAS great man, nc had
his doubts concerning his capacity ior
the distinguished judicial position, but IN
this he mislook. Tor decisions involving
50 many delicate and important questions
growing out OF q sad civil strife, from the
very first commanded the approval OF the
profession and OF the country.
Philip Phillips moved IA appointment
oi committee TO report such action as IS
necessary TO be taken. \ committee
was appointed.
Alter q short interval Alr. Merrick re-
ported 4 series Of RESOLUTIONS OF an eulo
sis;ic character OF the deceased aud tend
ering his family the sincere sympathy OF
the meeting III their loss. and further
that the Attorney General OF the United
States be requested to move that in the
Supreme Court the resolutions be enter
Ell on the minutes, and as further. mark
OF respect that members Of the bar will
wear the usual badge OF mourning thirty
days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
NOrtCdu Items.

The dramatic entertainment given 10y
the Norway Dramatic Club last Wednes
day night was great success. The
Operetta "Our Wife," and the Farce
Aunt Charlotte's Maid" were acted
before a crowded house. Band furnished
the music.
The following Norway news is CLEANED
from the Advertiser:
Norway Free High School has over one
hundred scholars.
We are informed that call is out for
another town meeting, 10 be hsld on
Saturday, the 25th inst, mt 2 O'Clock p.
81
DR.. Peablas is soon To leave town. and
those indebted 10 him for professional
services. are requested to settle the same
Immediately.
Mr.. VIM. Twombiy has been making
some improvements on aud around his
dwelling house, on DeeIing street -
Shing ling the buildings-new piazza. and
NtN lrlCc tue WlulH vi MS lot oh thc
street, gives the situation cheerful
aspect
The ladies having charge OF the weekly
entertainments at the lower Church vestry
are meeting with good encouragement.
and their efforts seem TO be appreciated
by all who attend these pleasant gather
ings. The programme for next Tuesday
evening, will }e cake, coffee, and good
time.
On Tuesday the 18th inst, DR.. L. G.
Jackson removed waters sack irom the
spermatic chord OF a Phil Sheridan"
colt. three years old. belonging 10
Ephraim Danforih Of Waterford. 4
worm was discovered about one and one
half inches in length 1t was alive when
found. and was the cause OF the enlarge
ment.
Dr. Bradbury has arrived, looking hale
aud hearty, and is now ready to attend To
any professional duties the public may
favor him with. The DR.. stands high in
his profession aud we have no doubt he
will get all the practice ho can well
attend To. lie can be consulted in his
rooms at Bcars Hotel, or at the Office Of
DR.. Puables.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
Prairie Fire.

\ terrible prairie fire swept twenty
five miles OF tho country near the Omaha
and South Western Railroad in Sabine
and Jefferson Counties, Nebraska. Tues
day.
Many houses, and large quantities OF
grain were destroyed At Wilbur ten
school children were caught in the flames,
and three persisted on the spot; three
more will die, and TOUR were drcadiully
manned, but will survive.
Mrs. Morley, the mother OF three OF
the children, ran to help them. and re-
ceiyed fatal injuries
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21

As there are several valuable Colts
in our County from Ly iord's horse
Hampton, we copy wha! The committee
on Stations and Breeding Mares in An
droscoggln County said at their recent
Fair, - follows:
This is in olrjudsment, by lar the best
display OF horses We have ever seen
brought together il AndroScosgln
County; and the large number OF excel
lomt colts on exhibition, promises well
for the iutule." Then. alter mentioning
the difficulties which they labored under
in awarding The premiums, where each
horse had such strong claims Tor The pre-
ference, the committee continue: The
horse Hampton, owned by Hon. Jesse 5.
Lylold, is ia our Judgment, one OF the
best stations in The Stale; and rs evil
dence OF his qualities as stock horse,
We examined some twenty or twenty hive
OF his colts, OF various ages, and We
think We never saw SO excellent COLI
lection, the offspring o! one horse"
Hampton, Nc understand, was reared
in Orange County, New York. Ills
color is golden chestnut; he stands 10
hands high, and weighs 1900. very stylish
aud can show Il fast gait. Is of the Messen-
ger stock, and has reputation, it is said,
second only TO Gen. Knox. Il. d. Bis
bee, Esq. oil Buckdeld. has two years
old Colt from Hampton, which weighs
S62, and stands Ii hands, inches, color
bay, and a promising colt.
DeCoster and ,IorSe. OF Bucklield.
have a year old. same color. which
weighs 776, and is ii hands high. They
gave Sl25 tor him, when a sucking colt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
BuckfeM Items.

The Buekluld Branch case, bias been
continued ito await" the researches ul
Judge Virgin II there is anJ relief for
the people oi this section. we have no
doubt but that il will now come. Corr
poralions. individuals. rich and poor. are
alike 10 him. There is large lot OF
wood aud timber on the line ut the road,
that would find "a ready market NJ a. Z.
Denson j. Co.'S. paper mills. II the road
could be relied on. Those o"nln. "O"d
and Timber lots are anxious 10 sell. How
unfortunate that one Smith. called Odd
Frank" j. the backbone. such - II 10 OF
our little railroad
j. G. Fuller. the farmers iricnd. "
i 7tiil alive, aud has pat IA uew stock
of goods. Tie had An auction a sAOrt
lime since, aud cleared out the ODD
material, - preparatory 10 leaving? Not
at all. lie must phtgue them little
while longer"
Wesley Turner oae day last spr.us,
missing some chickens from brood.
and suspecllng an old hawk, who took
care OF a lev little responsibilities 10
a nest shat be knew, went there and snOt
the "uld lady" The next day ho missed
another chicken. and on going 10 the nes''
he found the male hawk with the CHICK
en-. lie. also was shot, and on cAau,h-
ing he M i, which he had not done Tie day
before. he found that the old hawk had
carried to the nest. chickens. mice,
young turkeys. ? squirrels aud five young
brds. There were young hawks,
which ON account of the death OF the
mother. had been unable TO sustain lie
and died.
Apples are not very plenty, lhous =
sorAe orchard, bear well i. c. Ham.
blen will rnise about 100 bushels this
year.
W. Buck Is very confident that the
Oxford County Agricultural Fair was
the best that has been held for years.
Didn't Amazon" have something to do.
in producing that conclusion
The shoe business is now good, and
bids lair" to continue SO through the
winter.
Asa Taylor raised this year, about
1000 pounds OF hops, on his farm, which
is not very large one. 1t was about
one half the yield of last year.-Norody
AduertiseY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-21
The Elections.

CALuoENLN.-Rcturus from the interior
show he election OF NIcKjnstry for Judge
@, tbe Supreme Cour. 10y large majority,
which Is q victory for the Peoples indie.
pcaJau, party, McKmstry's majority is
about eco.
CoNNuCUCUr.-In the town elections
held IN Connecticut las, week, the Re-
pu5Icaus carried eighty three towns. The
Democrats sixlY,threc, and the indie
re.Jcuts oae. In nineteen towns mixed
tickets were elected.
Iowa very heavy vote was po.led
IL Iowa. with The following results: The
House is composed O, 100 members.
Tac fan returns elec; IS Republican
members. and - on the Independent, Re-
paUIcaus, Anti Monopoly and Democrat
tickets Thirty members have no; been
definitely heard lom, but Tie dispatches
ial.ca,e That ,To.thiyls OF the number
wall be Republican. making total Re-
Publican membership OF IS, or eight
majority. In the Senate. OF Tie new
Senators 30 are known TO be Republicans.
a.l 3. is probable tha. ia Two doubtful
districts Republicans are elected.
3.I-mCaN.-The Republican State Gen.
,,-. Committee say tha, in 6j counties
Le@.J from Gov, Carpenter has a net
majority OF l2,ll1. In tle same counties
l~s, Year Grant lad q majority oi 1900.
The counties yet 10 be heard from viii
increase Carpenters majority 10, less ;han
Co-a, making ,he ,o,a, majority 1900.
l,l-~oJH.-Ihcrc j. s,.l some doubt
Regarding the State ticket. tu, The chair-
Rs- @. Tie Democratic committee is OF
tie opinion that ,Lc Democrats elect the
Stale ,.cac: with the exception Of White
los SUpycme Judge, ard Wilson Tor
Comptroller. They also claim IL on the
join, tai.o, In the general assembly. The
Republicans DO 10, give up a yet. and
c,1m nothing bat iCll official returns
definitely decide the question as to who is
elected
NLV JLE>N.-In Newark, y. j., The
charter election resulted in the election
O. Perry, the Democratic candidate by
l79 majority
oW1.-The election returns are uusat-
isaoory, and /, is impossible TO Stale
definitely who Wli. be The Governor.
Tic Democratic State Committee from
their returns from - counties, official
and ggesses, as 20 other counties now
claim Aliens election by $50 majority.
OaEGON.-De>pa,che- ircm Oregon
p.acc ,ao majority Of Nesmiih, Demo
cratic candidate tor Congress. at 1000.
IrNN>lLytNIA.-The returns from The
election la Pennsylvania give republican
,laily.jo- OF tom ten 10 twenty thou
sand. Gordon is elected Judge OF the
Supreme Court, by a majority Of 1861.
N.csey, State Treasurer. by q majority
o, 15.l99. Elliott. Sheriff. by majority
@. 1898.