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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
LEGISL All TE.

The Legislature adjourned W Wednesday.
after a session OF liny five days. Among
the most Important OF tine bills passed
are those Tor taxing railroad, OF the
State (Which have heretofore almost ca
tirely escaped taXa,ion.) one aud hall
per ceut on thei, market value a. ascer.
timed by multiplying their number oI
shares hy the market price per share. and
deducting tAeielrom the valuation Of
real estate ul The road taxed bA munici.
palitics. The Foreign lie and tie in.
sIrance companies are also To be taxed
in April two percent. on their net pre-.
miums. By these new sources oi iaNa.
tiou real estate " III Ice materially relieved
The LAWS relating 1" murder ate lelt just
where they have been since 1869. The
organic law OF the lnsAre Hospital has
been materially changed. bat the reports
are - Indefinite thai II - not easy to un-
serSlxud in Just hat shape the matter Is
left. The Investigation into the State
prison has inspired al paI lies with high.
or confidence than ever in Warden Rice.
u ID the Legislature Toy an unanimous vote
oil every democrat but one. ~ we'll as e.
publican. has decided iha, il j. not wise
u reduce his compensation and thereby
10 e Is in, aiuable service. An applopri
alton Tor the la luStrial School tor Girls
Vas made also an appropriation OF Sl2.
600 Tor military purposes The other
appropriations were about the same as
last year Among the more inipo,tant
ones. were $25, 600 10 the Maine Gen. raj
Hospital AT Portland. $4,000 iur rear.
ranging the Reform School Building.
Sl2 OD0 10: rebuilding the burned work
shop a; the State Prison, Sl2. 900 lot Tho
Agricultural College. 5000 Tor fitting
up the Insane Hospital chapel for recep.
ton of patients. 5000, sO2 on account OF
principal and interest oil pIblc debt.
So, 600 Tor pensions and soldiers orphans
and s4oo.57l for school mill tax and
school fund to be distributed TO towns.
The State Tax on the several counties
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
SD. Court--Dec. Term, 1874.
BARRows, J. PRESIDING.

The Court will commence 10 day. Tues.
day. The Grand Jury is as follows:
Albion K. Knapp. Hanover, Foreman.
John S Swan, I'd. Bethel.
Joshua N. Merrill. Byron.
Stephen r. Adkins, Canton.
Caleb Wight. Gilead. -
Amasa Lucas. Hartford.
Peieg L. Wadsworth. Hiram.
Isaac p. Bearce. Heblun. ,re,
Nathan w. Millei. Norway.
Robert T. Boynlon, Oxford.
Benjamin F. Twi,cbell. Paris.
Winslow Walker. Peru
Chaplin Virgin, RumIord
Melville NJ. Hamlin. Sweden.
James L. Bowker. Woodstock.
Alvah Hobbs. Greenwood
Joseph G. Swan. Denmark.
Charles W. Warehouse, Fryeburg.
Yenires for the following Traverse
Jurors have been returned:
Chss. Z. Klmball. Albany.
Benz. Spaulding. Buckield.
JohR G.. Marslon. Brownfeld.
John ID. Hodge. Canton.
Stephen E. Griffith. Dixleld.
Foster Trumbull. Denmark.
Franklin Shirley. Fryeburg.
Asa Peabody, G,lead.
Moses +. Coolidge. Grafton.
Lac w Mar>hsll. Hebron.
Caleb l.. Thomas, Hartford.
James Evans. Jr iIiram
John Walker. Lowell.
Benz. Edmunds. Mexico
Rollin Towno. Norway.
Howard d. Smith. OxicrI
Alvin Rice. Paris.
America Andrews. Puis
Warren Libby. Porter.
William A. Farnum, Eumfori
James J. Abbott. summer.
Henry II. llosmer. sweden
SAM l.. Russ. Woud,,ock
II Is probable 'hal l,nury. who is
charged with killing Ia, Nil, ia Grafton.
last winter ~ill Le indicted, bus owing Ia
his feeble condition and The >.a,e OF the
travelling, he may not be brought TO
Court Iur uial Ibis term.
/. IL said that the Bdu'ii field assault
case has been virtually sci .led. the money
agreed upon by both I,NrtieS having been
deposited Henry {. liam nond, the
party injured. has had \ relapse. and is
now 20 low ii is thought be will not re-
cover.
There isaprel,y large docket ol civil
actions tor trial. The CLERK has had q
printed docket prepared Tor the bar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

ftinguisheJ ability until October 1870.
when he resigned that office. In 1867
Mr.. Balkan received the honorary de-
gree Of ID. ID. from Bates College.
At the Commencement session OF the
Trustees OF Bates College. in 1873. DR..
Balkan was elected Cobb Professor OF
Logic and Christian Evidences.
2 The funeral of DR.. Balkan occ urod on
Friday. from the Pine ST. Church. which
was densely crowded. Gov. DINGHY vas
one oil the pail bearers. Feelln. adj
dresses we're made by the new pastor.
Rev. Mr.. Dickermaa. Rev. DR.. Fiske, OF
Bath. Rev. w. III. Bolster oil Wiseassot.
pastor of the church over which DIR.
Balkan presided formerly, Rev. Messrs.
Burgess OF Lewiston and Mathews Of
Auburn, " no all alluded 10 tho noble
traits OF the deceased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
Municipal Elections.
PORTLAND.

PORTLAND.
Portland re elects Mayor Wescott by
vote OF 1912 tn 1861 Tor Capt. Sturdivani,
The Democratic nominee. %
LEWISTON.
The election in Lewiston resulted in
ihe choire cf II. II. Dickey. Democratic
Fand citizens candidate over J. l. H..
! Cobb. Republican, by II majority OF l4I
The Board of Aldermen stands Demo
Gratis 10 Republicans. Council IS Re
publcsns ,oS Democrats.
AUBURN.
In Auburn Thos Little6eld. Republi-
eau. was elected Mayor and the whole
Republican ticket chosen.
BATH.
No special interest was manifested in
The municipal election and the vote was
unusually light Hon. William Rice.
Republican. was reelected Mayor. he re
ceiving SCI votes TO 107 for David O..
Fuye, Esq u. ,he citizens candidate
RoCKtAND.
John Lovejoy, r publican and citizens
candidate. was elected without oppose
ton. receiving slI votes out of s97.
D. 6 Hall was re elected Police Judge.
receiving COS votes 10 3S9 Tor NJ. w. Far
well. Five Republican and one Demo
cratic Aldermen were elected, and IN
ward there was no election. Fourteen
Republicans aud ionr Democrats have
been chosen To the Common CUuncil. and
two remain to be elected in ward } and
one in ward :. The citizens voted
almost unanimously in favor OF author
izing the County Commissioners to build
cour, house the present y ear at = cost
OF $4,000. The vote on increasing the
Mayors salary from 5000 to $500, stood
yeas 42S. nays POS. and on the question
ot abolishing the city liquor agency,
yeas i2l nays 35i.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

rorrrr.-Nodera,or Jordan stacy. "a, Rep
Clerk, + w. Resllon. Rep; seiectmen' y.
Towle Dem Jordan Stacy ,snd, KEEP A. H. Mason
DEM; Trcasurr, II. ). Moulton, Rep; school
q Immittee Warren Libby, DEM; Agent Samuel
Ridlon, g., Rep. Collector and Constable, Seth stan
ley, Dem.
The officers were divided "a above, by an agree
n,ent bctweel the TWO parties, so each Was elected
without much Opposition
we,.ts. ssIectmen, s. A. Reed, d. r. Taylor, X.
L. Tayior; Treasurer, Amasa Richards. ID
Moderator aud first seleclman Democrats
RuMroRD Moderator, Ephraim + Goddard;
CLERK Vim. frost: Selsctmen, Jonathan IA Martin
N .nry NJ Colby John Howe; Treasurer, calvin
Howe; Supervisor, Rev. John kllioui COLLECTOR
frank 4. Putnam.
All Republicans but one.
sroSEnAM--Moderaior, E. :. Ba,tieu; S isai,
Sumner Evans seectmen, Jonathan BARTLETT
James l.. Parker, Hhliard Nc Allster; Treasurer,
Hilton McAliisteri superintendent OF Schools
Henry 9. Barker; Constable ana CoicetoF' Hilton
MeAllister. b.
SUMNER Moderator. John II. Lane; Clerk. \
H. SNOW; Sci, ctmen, Eliphalet Morrill,, James
Abbott, john IL Robinson; TTess9rsT ii. ID
Chandler. school Committee, III. {. Field.
All Republicans.
SWEDEN Moderator, Benz amin Web6er; Clerk
john +. plumuer; Selectmcn, Lewis FROST sam
uei Plummcr John Bennett; Treasurer, Alvin
PIKE Collector AMI Constable, +. Z. Crsnt, school
Conn Tee, Geo. Haskell.
WOODSTOCK Moderator, c. A. jackson Clerk,
T.. X. HuughtOu; SceCinen, d, T.. HnughtOu, II
G. Cunis, a. 4. Colo; Treasurer and Agent, Alden
Chase; school Committee, y. l.. Wyman, =. T..
Wymau, Aldcs Chase: Collector AMI Constable,
A. T. Rowker; Inycstilating Committee, Alden
Chase, .. [. HOushtOn. jerv u .r.lett
MILTON PLANTATION Moderator. Wan. 7.
6rrcnlraf; Clerk, Henry Davis: Assessors ; +
Cole. r.. X Andrew, Henry DAVIS, Treasury. X
I. Hen; Sclul Com nittec, V. ID. 7. Cole; Agent
and Collector, JrG jackson.
All Rtpub leans but sccoud Assessorand Agent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
LOcke's Mills.

The business prospects OF our little
village were never better than at The
present time; in lac. bushes. has not
been dull for the entire winter. the mon
ey panic OF last Fall having had but little
tlieei on our citizens.
The farmers ia this vicinity are busy
hauling birch to The spool factory Of
Messrs. Dearborn and Tibbetts. for
which they pay Is per cord. Thus lar
400 cords have been hauled in. Large
quantities OF birch are also shipped from
the lumber mills of Bethel and Berlin to
The same parties. The birch IS made In
to silk and thread sPools and cotton
moulds, Tue manufacture Of which gives
employ n,enl To about 40 hands.
We learn that Mcssrs. + Z. Rand l.
Co.. are about TO erect large variety
store in this place. and the building
which they now occupy will be lifted up
for a hardware store by Mr. Thos. Dam
iel. ..4 .-.-.4
We are glad that some Of our citizens are
waking up to the necessity Of Meeting
house which has long been needed.
When we see parents so lost TO the sen'o
OF duty which They owe Ia their chlidttn
As 10 allow them r. 90 hshing and hunt'
ing. or loaf in the streets Sundays In.
stead of sending them 10 church, We
think il time that beacon light oil NOR
ality and religion in the shape oil meet
ing house be erected to guide the people
in the paths OF rectitude aud arouse
them from their Indifference to religious
principles Let vs. remember. fellow
citizens, that we can invest our money
and efforts in 10 more laudsble purpose,
OF to any better advantage both to our
selves and children than in the erection
oil a church.
Another correspondent "K." writes:
Dearborn & Tibbets have commenced
saving up their lumber. and are now
running their mill night and day. They
have now on hand about eight hundred
cords of birch, and it is still coming in
at the rate of from Eve to ten cords .
day.
+. Z. Rand & Co are soon 10 con.
mence building large store in this vi.
lage, the one they now occupy being too
small for the large anil increasing
amount of trade. Their cash sales Tor
lhe pas. year have been over thirty thou
sand dollars.
There are several cases OF SCARE! IL
yer and canker rash reported in this vi
entity .--Register.
--The-ravebng ior Msreh Court Is
rather poor, the biIls Being hH's,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
Vest Summer Items.

Mr.. William Chase has put a shinglr
machine ia his grist mill building. and
is doing quite business saving shingles,
lalhs, clap boards. &c.
f. w. Chandler has repsiled his saw
mill and has quite lot Of timber to saw
this spring.
Wednesday, Feb. 25th. some fifteen or
twenty men and boys made raid on the
W. oJpile belonging to the widow Bar
rows, and before they left, sawed, split
and housed about nine cords.
Z. 81 Dunn had the misfortune TO split
one OF his toes while chopping wood one
day last week.
IL S. Coburn has put few goods in
his store and is trading moderately he in
lends t. put in more goods in the spring.
Register.
N Il 4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
The Denth of Dr.. Balkan.

The particulars ot the death OF Rev
Uriah Balkan. ID ID. at Lewiston on We'd
nesday, are that he started from his resi-
dence on Bates street, ON horseback, To
ride 10 Bales College, TO attend reciIa
ton, being professor in the institution.
The horse reared aud the doctor was
thrown to The z ound, striking ON The
right side OF his face. killing him instant
ly. At first it was supposed the neck
OF the deceased was broken. DIR. Garce
ion, however, gave his opinion that
death resulted from concu ssion oil The
brain. DR.. b. was very heavy man.
and The conclusion resulting from his fall
on tho ice. must have been very severe
Tho death causes great sorrow IN Lewis
tor, where the deceased was well known
and beloved.
Rev. DIR. IT, Balkan was born in Rob
biuston, adjacent To Calais. Washington
county. Maine. March q. 1872. DR.
Balkan graduate in 1897. from Amherst
College, where he took high position as
"A man OF culture and promise. A. Ban.
gor Theological Seminary he pursued a
course OF theological study which he com
pleted in 1910.
lie was soon settled in his first pastor
ate. al Union, Maine. subsequently hc
took charge. rs pastor, oil the Congre2a
tional church in Wiscasset In 1886 he
accepted call to the pastorale OF Pine
Street Congregational church 10 Lewis
ton, pasforaie which be filled with dis-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
Corrupf.

The inves,isstion going on, ia Con gres
relali, to tLe moie.y system. or paying
detectives tor Enforcement of the revenue
laws businesses most disgraceiul proceed
ings on the paIt oG government inform
ers, 10y whi'h couple OF them, Jayne
and Sauborn. have made princely fortunes
in little over u year. There is some.
thing "ro,len In Denmark. and the whole
system OF pumps and irformers is de,est
able. creating power worse than the
inquisition of Rome. We hope that
Congress will do away with tho system
and make these raseals who have feeced
innocent parties by the terrorism Of the
Law. disgorge some OF their III. gotten
gain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The Maine Legislature. which met
on The same dsy with OR own. has Gn
ished its business and adjourned, while
oars has hsrdiy touched any "i the moro
important matters which are 10 come be
fore IT, ThSt the former has not had y
dull session will be evident 10 ANY one
who glanceS at the record ~ il doinsS
/ wAs hard working sessiou-with very
little tAk-but an amount ol earnest de
voiion to business worthy oi imitation by
or own Legislature aud similar b. dies
elsewhere -B1StoR Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
ENSt .SHIIinc.

InvincibIe Lodge OF Good Tsmpars 81
Esst Sumner, celebrated their fifth an
uWersary on Frid.y evening. March 9th
A large attendance and interesting cxer-
cises, It's ususai, was the result. A beau
riiu collation. of tempting yiands was
served out freely 10 all. A dialogue,
,lccamaliOns. select music and readings
with appropriate remarks from some OF
veteran members, rendered. the occasion
most hIppy evening. A welcome and
kindly letter from Bro David Sewall al
Brooklyn. Iowa. WAS gladly received aud
read before the Lodge. The Lodge
unanimously rendered vote OF thanks.
The Invincible is enjoying season OF II.
usual prosperity, receiving frequently.
new members.
o. Thursday evening the 10Th ult.. j.
Nelson Irish OF Rumford delivered IN
interesting address to full house il was
repeated at Buckfield village on the toll.
lowing Saturday evening
SLoCUM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

We are glad to see Ih1l Sheriff Stacy
has given notice for the enforcement of
the laws in cettain cases The law re
curing Iunholder, and vicIualels to take
out license not To Yiulate the provisions
Of the liquor law is calcu ated to accom-
p,ish much good. and the Selectmen OF
The towns should insist upon is eniolce-
ment. Auy one who does not intend to
violate the law viii not object 10 giving
a bond OF $500. aud all others should be
required TO. or be complained oi, The
laws viii DC found in r ) Oh -, -,
and a. Mud Oh IS OF The Pubic Laws oil
1872.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
Newspaper Decisions.

1. Any person who takes paper regularly
nom the Office whether directed IN his name oT
Anothei's, OF whether be has subscribed OF mol
IL responsible for the payment
9. IL person orders his paper discontinued, ne
mast pay all RrreArsges. or the publisher my
continue TO sead It Gniil payment i made, and
eolLset the VIII lie amount, whether the paper v
taken FROM the 0fnee or not.
s. The courts have decided that refusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals ffem the pOst olhcs'
or removing and leaving theta eacGned Tor. 10
srizsa lrcss evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

A fearful accident occurred on the
Great Western Railway recently. The
Sarnia accommodation train. which leit
London AT 50 z. NJ, consisted of empty
t.nk cars. baggage and second class cars
aud a coach. At seven miles west OF
London the coach took fire in the saloon
al the 10 ward end. il is supposed by the
falling of a lamp. The fire was not dis
covered until the interior of the saloon
WAS completely in flames, which spread
through the coach almost instantly. The
passengers were compelled TO jump from
the rear platform and through the VIM
dows The train was stopped as quickly
as possible. bat before they could be ex-
tIicAled. eight persons were fatally
suffOcated and burned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
is as ollows:

The New York Express contains
confession" signed ty Catherine Wal.
Ter. purporting tu be frum the vile oil
John Waller. and setting forth that AIRS.
Vale j. - Young, unsuspecting wO-
man." and not the wife OF Waller. OF
which position ihe writer claims the mo
nppo y. The statement makes an addi.
tional chapter OF much interest in this
remarkable romance. but is rather thin,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The hrm of c mmings & Cotton.
who went from Norway TO Conway. N
II last seaso are duiug lively bust
ness in their Saw and Grist mills. They
have put in a new TuI bine waller wheel.
and with one o. Chase, improved board
saws. are prepared to rush of job work
Al short notice. They have about go, 100
feet oi pine. spruce and hemlock lumber
On hand. la The Grist mill which is con
necle,l with the SAW mill. they do custom
grinding. and keep on hand lot OF corn
aour for sac. rhey are both smart bu'i
ues. men. and We wish them ihe best oil
success, says the N0rtoay advertiser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The Powers Cary Trial, nov going
on at unulton. eXciles interest il Aroos
took. The suit was brought 10 recover
damages Tor au alleged libel GA the
ehsracle, OF Mr.. Pns ers. who is an anu
biliOu, politician IN Houton. by Dr.
George Cary, which was published in the
ArOoaouA Times. The TESTIMONY OF The
defense causes muca excitement. aud up-
on tAe result depends the future OF a
would be leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

-direcily. b..l la move the mind OF God to
act upon ,hem.
Let US hope for the best aud do all IN
cur power 10 push forward the reform
and derive MI the benefit possible irum il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
Our Toicn Election.

Though neatly nil OF the republican
nominees Tor town meeting were defeated
the democrats have not much 10 boast Of
They aided certain republicans in clecting
the Isl SeIectman. Mr.. Rockingham. but
this is all Those in this section oi the
town are not particularly eIaled in their
success in locating all the officers but the
Moderator, in other sections ol the town
than tho "hub," where the brains OF the
party are understood 10 be located Alas.
that efforts should be So nisdil ectedl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The Press says that Gen. Chamber.
lain had serious fainting lit the morning
after the reception OF tho Governor. and
was accompanied to Brunswick by DIR.
G6rdNn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The Journal says the custom house
al Dlnville Junction has become quite =
lively Institution of late. A. a measure
Of relief for the steamer. from Port
land, an arrangement has been made
to ship bonded freight via the Grand
Trunk and Maine Central roads. This
freight has to be tran,hipped Al The June
ton. under the supervision Of the custom
house Inspector. and gives plenty Of hard
work for the officer in charge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

Hebron has done a gallant act in
putting the Schools ander the charge OF
iemI le Supervisor We don't believe
she will be alIaid TO speak her mind
about tire schools
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

Gen. +. d. Sewall.o Bath, has been
confirmed rs Supervisor oil inernal Rev
euue, for Now England. in place Of w.
a Simmons. Gen Sewall was Colonel
of The 10Th Maine, was also Gen. How
ards Assistant Adj Gen and was wounded
at Fair Oaks. lisa good appointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

Pneumonia is prevailing with unusal
severity, his spring III Lewiston,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

The officers oi the "Grsngers" are
donominAted Master. Overseer. Lecturer,
Seward, Assistant Steward. Chaplain,
Treasurer. Secretary. Gate Keeper, be-
sides tour ladies, called Ceres. Pomona,
Flora, and lndy Assistant Steward. As
they admit ialies. we presume one OF
their plAnks is "Woman's Rights" A
little "hay-seed" in the hair makes =
man eligible 10 membership.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

Rev Mr Mathews Ui Auburn. bap-
list. exchanged with Rev. Mr.. Wheel
wri ght / South Pa II. last Sabbath. We
heard MS afternoon discourse. IL was
All able and interesting presentation at
the doctrine OF recognition ia the future
state. Mr.. NJ i, one of the leading min
i>ters in his denomination In The State,
and an active supporter ui the Young
Mems Christian Associations. Sunday
school Conventions, the Temperance and
other moral relOi ms IN the community.
lie is deserved,y popular IA his own sc
ton and where ever he Is known.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10

--The ior Msreh Count Is
rather poor, the biJls Being hHs,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-30
Denies the Rumor.

In card published in last evenings
Express, Ex-Governor DowNEY denies
that he has purchased the Star of this
city for the purpose of running it in
his interest as candidate for Govern
or. Those who know the Governor
best, say he is not likely to invest in a
newspaper. We have no doubt the
Governor would like to be Governor,
but he has probably heard the story
of the man who sold himself to the
devil OH the condition that he should
be supplied with all the money he
could use during life. The moment
his majesty failed to put up the con-
tract was void. The man went into
all kinds of speculations, spent money
extravagantly,b but his majesty seemed
to be made of money. The man be-
gan to dispair and as last resort
started daily newspaper. The first
month the bills were paid promptly,
the next month the devil began to
growl at the expenses and the third
month he failed altogether and tcld
the man he was free. The Governor
has few dollars but he does not wish
to personate the devil in the purchase
of the Star.