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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
Hebron liens.

Alpheus Rowe is arranging tho erection
OF u wind mill to propel his complicated
machinery for boitoming shoes. And
thus he aims 10 get nearer the "short'
hand process Of domestic manufacture.
West Minot, the emporium Of large
part Of this town, held u "checse picnic"
in the early morning Of the Fourth, WHICH
considerable number Of the citizens OF
Hebron attended WIN. Lowell. EsI ,
the veteran oracle of West Minot, re.
viewed the cause and contest" vi q cen
tury ago with the mother country. while
sleepy children awaited the sunrise and
the repast.
Hebron presents The instance Of the
most careful man perhaps in Oxford Co.,
in the example OF person who declined
driving team in getting up his own fire
wood for fear Of accidents occurring TO
himself so rs to disable him IN attending
the March term OF Court, in which he
had case pending.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
The Senator Question.

The last Somerset Reporter has an able
article on this matter. dated AUGUSTA, in
which the writer says:
''Mr. Perham is found to be most
acceptable TO the masses OF the people.
They point with satisfaction 10 his wise
aud economical administration of State
affairs. They have faith in his ability.
integrity and independence, and they be-
Eeve him 20 be safe and suitable man
10 be invested with senatorial honors.-
You may therefore look TO see Kennebec
take position upon this question not
materially different from that which she
occupied at the time of Mr.. Perham's first
gu5ernatOTial nomination"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The case of The PomeroY boy IS one
Of the most remarkable on record. On
being arraigncd FOR one OF his former
crimes, in reply to the Judge he said he
couldn't helpit This statement has led
the ply. clans 10 attemp. 10 discover tho
cause OF his morbid impulse. and, on
Monday, three OF them interviewed his
mother from whom they they learned the
following singular facts. Among other
things. she said that her husband was n
butcher, and tha! during the period of her
pregnancy she went daily to the slaugh
ter house 10 witness the killing of the
animals, and that somehow she took n
particular delight in seeing her husband
butcher the sheep, the calves and the
cattle. and not unfrequently she assisted
him in this bloody work. She also said
that after Jesse was born, and became
old enough to have n knife in bis hands,
he was all the time. when opportunity
offered, jabbing a knife into pieces OF
meat, and, when still older and about his
fathers market, he did the same thing
These facts undoubtedly explain the
reason why he couldn't help it. and The
poor boy is deserving OF sympathy rather
than vengeance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
lSnnih p.triS IieEis.

Rev. Mr.. Morgan. of Kansas, Is spend.
ing few days in our village. with his
brother. c. NJ. MJrsan. lie preached n
very interesting sermon Sabbath evcuin 2
at the Congregational church.
Oxford Normal Institute, under The
charge OF +. T. Crommett, Principal,
assisted 10y Miss Harm N and Miss Cron .
nett. has had very successful term OF
school this summer. The school hold q
picnic last Saturday in the grove near
Mr.. Crockett's. The people OF South
Paris turned out TO help make up pleas
ant Time, and think the occasion was
enjoyed by all who attended. Remarks
were mado by Rev. Mr.. Sprague of So.
Paris, Rev. Mr.. Morgan of Kansas. and
Rev. J. u. Wheelwright of South Paris.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Crommelt
is to have charge OF Oxford Normal in.
slitute the ensuing fall, aud we feel con-
lldent that the school will be one OF tho
best that we have ever had.
Our village seems TO be in 4 prosPcrlnS
condition tho present summer. 5. f.
Briggs has built two story bnildinS on
Depot street, occupied as 4 Carriage
Blacksmith and Paint shop. Wm. Brock
has built pretty cottage house. The
Methodist church has been painted, rtis
ed, aud Veslry is boing put under IT,.
Chas. o. Saunders has built house, ell
ani stable. and Lawson Hill two story
house on Main street. Ro5t Smith has
built n one.siory building, 10 be occupied
by J. II. Jones a = saloon. Col. Phelps
has built n two-storv addition to his store
to be occupied by Frank A. Thayer as
store; and No wish Frank much success
when be he gets into his new store. The
new Boot and Shoe store OF Wilson,
Morse & Rockingham il doing good
business. More next time. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
The President OF Bowdoin College

The President OF Bowdoin College,
Maine, Mr.. Chamberlain, in his address
to the graduating class. pointed out the
true standard between science, philosophy
and religion. and criticised the theories
of pcsitiveists and the false assumptions
of scientists. Scepticism has run wild
upon the mere theories of scientists,
much TO the injury OF young minds in
our schools. and no better service caa be
rendered to the cause of morality, religion
and ciyilisation than for learned professors
TO point out the fallacy and to show how
religion and science can be made to har-
monize.-[N. Y. Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The Boston Globe says: "By sim.
mering down a column of official statistics
and information, we find that Republican
rule in Alabama has reduced the expendi'
lures one.lourIh less than the cost OF the
previous Democratic administration has
paid S2,O00,0O0 of debts of the same;
suppressed the rule Of thievery and as
sassination removed many Just causes oil
discomfort among the people; faithfully
and impartialIy administered the laws
and fulfilled every function OF good gov
eminent. So lar, so good"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The commencement at Colby last
week was uncommonly well attended and
interesting. and shows that this college is
in a prosperous stale-Speaker Blaine
called il the first in Maine:
At the Junior Prize Exhibition, Charles
Francis Hall of Oxford, had 4 part emit.
tied The Geography aud the People of
America.
The degree OF A. B.. out OF course, was
conferred on John f. Moody oil Hebron,
class OF 1867.
Elk Gov. Coburn gives $500 yearly for
the establishment OF five scholarships for
poor and meritorious students, and Sena-
tor Hamlin testified his interest in the
University by instituting four prizes
amounting 10 so annually: two for the
gent emen and two for the ladies of the
Freshmen Glass, of 50 and SO respect
/ lively, for excellence in defamation and
reading.
| The Trustees have decided 10 locate as
| feeders 10 the institution an academy at
Houton, on the condition that $4,000
shall be raised; also at Hebron. il an
endowment OF $4,000 is made; also at
Gorham. if $4,000 is raised. OF the
latter sum the Trustees OF Seminary have
already subscribed $4,000, and Col.
Frederick Robbie $1,000. The total
amount OF money 10 DO raised for the
feeding academies is 100000. to which
Governor Coburn adds $4,000 more,
which goes to the Waterville Classical
School. Gardner Colby of Boston gives
$500 10 Hebron Academy. Rev. a. r.
Crane of Hallowell was appointed
Financial Agent to raise the needed funds.
! Congressman Halo has visited his
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The Republican State Committee had
q session at Portland last week. Though
everything is quiet. politically, the re.
publicans are confident of carrying the
State by an increased majority. The
opposition seem to have lost their usual
courage. They find difficulty in getting
candidates 10 run against men SO popular
rs Blaine, Frye, Hale and the rest of our
Congressional ticket, and Gov. DIxGLEr,
who has been growing rapidly in public
favor. since entering upon his official
duties. Bion Bradbury is talked OF
the democrats candidate in the 1st dis !
triet-Dr. Gareelon in the 2d-JudeSe
Rice in the Sd,-Marcellus Emery in the
4th. and Judge Riee's son, of Rockland,
in the 9th. This would give too much
rice in the broth to be palatable, and the
whole ticket would be easily beaten.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
EeiieI Items.

The citizens oil Bethel will celebrate
the one hundred,h anniversary OF the
settlement of the town the 22d day of
August ptox. The matter is in the hands
of an able committee who Viii See that
the celebration is worthy OF ihe occasion.
There will bo an address by Rtv. j. X.
Mason of Thomaston. a native OF the town.
DR.. True will give historic facts connected
with Tho early settlers. and many sons
from abroad are expected to be present
to grace tho occasion with their presence.
\ company OF militia equipped aud uni.
formed as OF old will be present and
many practices OF "Ye oldcn time" may
DC Witnessed during the day. Gov. Ding
Icy may be expected to be present
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
The Canning Patents.

Final decree was recently entered IN
Boston, in tho United States Circuit Court
by Judge Shepley in the case of j. Wins
low Jones ct ais, VS.. John w. Hodges
of Midway, Mass. The judgment was
for 800 for past in(ringements. A final
decree was also entered against james
La Croix of East Mcdway, for the same
amount. 1t will he remembered that
Judge Clifford gave n very elaborate dis
cussion on The Winslow corn patent about
a year ago, and till lately no decisive
action has been taken against inlrinsers.
Four cases have lately been commenced
in Boston, two OF which have boon decid'
ed as above. and injunctions will likely
issue in the two others in few days
w. II. Clifford has managed the cases Tor
plaintiff and Chauncey Smith of Boston.
foi the defense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

While in Bangor. recently, we visited
WEsroS's Photographic gallery, and was
shown his invention for Furnishing PIC
lures, which artists throughout this
country and Europe are now compelled
to use, TO give satisfaction in their line oil
business. WESTON is an artist By nature
born rs poets are. not made-and he
knows how 10 take picture in the high
ost style Of his art, and TO exhibit The
highest type of character of the subject
We have compared his pictures with Lam
son s. of Portland, and those taken IN
Boston aud New York, and can lind none
equal TO his Tor smoothness, finish
and expression. lie is an amateur IN the
art, and takes pictures only Tor the love
of it-delighting in taking good faces aud
refusing to waste his time on poor ones.
lie finds blondes his best subjects. The
J4yniShcr. which he invented, is manu-
featured by himself at Bangor and brings
him in u handsome revenue. He has dis
posed of 10000 in this country at : 10
apiece and his partner, Ex-Mayor Bass.
has lately visited Europe and made ar
engagements for the sale of = large mum
her there.
Mr.. Bass says that some specimens OF
Weslon's pictures which he took to Eng
lamp. won great encomiums OF praise and
were not excellod by anything produced
in the old world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The Trustees of the State Fair, 10 be
held in Lewiston, ia September, offer for
the preltiest baby apleMium OF $50 ; sec.
ond $50, third $40. Each child is TO be
shown by its mother.
We can sec but little sense in the above
proposition. Beauty has been the bane
of many children and adults too. A pre-
MUM for mere regularity Of features in
a child might rs well be thrown away
Let premium be offered to those parents
who will present the largest family oil
healthy, robust children. and the encour'
agemeut will be in the right direction
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

Tho inter. collegiate university boat
races came Off at Saratoga, on Saturday
afternoon. July 18Th. There bad been
two poslponements on account of the
weather. The following crews parlici.
pated in the race : Columbia, Williams,
Harvard. Dartmouth. Wesleyan, Yale.
Trinity, Princeton and Cornell. The day
was bright, hot and calm. The crowd
was large but not SO many were present
rs on the first and second days. The
race, which was Tor distance Of three
miles. was very exciting. and the betting
among sporting men was heavy. Tho
results and time OF each crew in reaching
the goal is rs follows: Columbia. l6 min
utes y seconds; Wesleyan. 10 minutes
so seconds; Harvard. l6 minutes 81 sec.
onds; Williams, she being third with her
stem over the line. II minutes $ IA Sec
onds; Dartmouth, II minutes 81 seconds
Trinity Is minutes 80 seconds; Princeton
Is minutes So seconds; Yale not taken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
"A writer in the Belfast Age, republ

"A writer in the Belfast Age, republi:
can, on the Senatorial question, says:-
III any man, who has been before the
public for years aud thereby is publicly
known, is not wanted to be retained 10
that degree, rs to entirely relieve him
from the necessity of resorting to political
wire pulling and intrigue in order to be
retained. then in heavens name, let him
oe quietly retired in all honor. and the
man who would advise him otherwise, is
not his true friend.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The gauge vi he Grand Trunk road
will be changed on the Goth day OF Sept,
at which time the fifty new locomotives
contracted Tor will be ready for use. Five
hundred aud forty miles OF road are yet
to be changed. and this will be done IN
one day, when the company will have
about fourteen miles of track on the
American gauge. The Boston and Maine
cars will be run 10 Auburn and Lewiston,
making through route without change
TO Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
Newspaper Decisions.

/. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the Othce-whether directed to his name or
another's, or whether he has subscribed or not
4 responsible for the payment.
2. IL person orders his paper discontinued, he
mus pay all arrearage=, or the publisher may
continue TO send Il until payment Is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the Office or not.
3. The courts have decided that refusing % take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office,
ar removing and leaving them uncSlled for, is
prinsG fEcie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The Nor'cay Adrertiser attempts to
spOloglze for its apparent partizanship on
the L. S. Senator Question, by the intima.
ton that the friends OF Mr.. Hamlin had
not been allowed any courtesy in the
columns of the Democrat. We deny this.
We have not refused any communications
in favor Of other candidates than The one
we favor. but, on the contrary, have
admitted several. The apology is too thin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The following correspondence explains
itself:
Paris, July IS, 1874.
To Hon. WN. p. FRYE, NJ. C,
NJ Dear Sir,--At tho Republican Dis.
trict Convention of the 2d District, held
az Auburn, June 10Th, 1874, was III
structed to inform you that you were
re-uominated, by reclamation. rs the
republican candidate from this Congress
siOnal District, for the ensuing election.
The resolutions OF the Convention are
herewith submitted l trust tina, the
nomination VIII be ratified by the people
in as fattering a manner aud by rs hand
some majOriueS IS on your previous
elections.
have the honor 10 be,
Yours truly,
FRED'K Z. SHAW,
President Of he Convention.
Lewiston. July is, 1874.
Col. F. +. SHAW, President of the Repub-
lican Congressional Convention for the
Second District,
Dear Sri received your letter IN
forming me OF my nomination by the
Republican Convention OF this District rs
a Representative 10 the Forty fourth
Congress. This endorsement IS more
grateful TO me than | can well express.
/ will only say that | accept the nominal
ton. and il elected, Will give 20 the per-
Torrance OF the duties OF the office an
earnest purpose to serve faithfully my
constituents, the State and the country.
Very respectfully,
WM. L. FRYE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

A. II. AUSTIN, ESQ.,, The enterprising
agent Of the Phoenix Life Insurance Co,
spent about three weeks ia juno solicit
ing insurance in the western part OF this
County and in the border oil Ne" lamp.
shire. During that time. with tho assist.
ance of L Z. Frost. be received forty SiE
applications. none Of which wore for less
than 81, 1000; and the premiums on the
same amounted TO over 81, 400. \ pretty
good months work that
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
Tic A.lcertiser SAYS that during III

The Adcertiser says that during the
thunder storm Monday evening the light
ming struck the chains that hold the
weights in place at the draw Of Waugh.
ans Bridge cutting them oil As clean as
if done with knife. Street Commits.
sioner Payson thinks the bridge will have
TO be closed TO travel for lew days to
repair The damages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
OUR TABLE.
serI,,ner,s yIonthIy.-Nes York

serIbncr's Iontbly.-Nea Ycrk:-Scribner 4
Co. si.oo per year.
The paper In Scribner'. for August which vii!
probably be most widely read d. entitled " hecol
lectiOns Of Charles sumner which Is the hr.t OF
q series By Mr.. y. II. johnson, who was long ana
Intimately connected with Mr.. sumner a. his
private Secretary. The Mysterious Island anu
katharine EArlcp are continued aud there are
several poems by some Of the best contributor.
DR.. Holland writes or Charles Spmncr,' "Froi.
Swing" and "Thc Struggles for Wealth. The OH
Cabinet l. entitled, with Malice toward none;
with Charity for allr The other departments
have the usual intcge5 ting variety.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

PERsohAL.-Wo learn by Boston pa
pers that Roscoe II. Thompson, Esq,
formerly of Canton, and member of tho
Oxford Bar. has recently been appointed
by Gov. Talbot Of Massachusetts, US Judge
of one of the Courts vi that city. Mr..
Thompson, seeking q wider and more
remuneralive field Tor law practice, NOV
ed TO Boston about three years ago. We
are always gratifed 10 notice deserving
success OF any OF Ibe sons OF old Old
Oxford, and We feel confident that BIZ
Thompson possesses tho peculiar mental
temperament, and the requisite quaiilica.
lions to enable him to reflect credit upon
the appointing power in the discharge Of
the responsible duties of his new position.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

The RepubIie.-wash!ngto ID. C.:-RepuDhS
Publishing Co. $500 per year
The August number il received, and contains
vast amount OF political attenuation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
st. Nlsho,a..-xsw Y-sA:-seriDncr Co 81
w.ar

The August number Is an unusually attractive
one, containing rs IL does much Interesting real
ing for "chlllren OF larger growth The young
children always hnI this excellent periodical
entertaining aud destructive, rs u Is designed
especially for their enjoyment, yet there - scarce
" 4 family where 10 i found, who do not pcTu'e
il whole contents om he oldest 10 the youngest
who can read nnd even the babies enjoy the choice
Illustrations gotten up for their amusement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

Mr.. Frank Stearns has put on stage
from Waterford and Pine Grove House, 10
meet the steamers at No. Bridgton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

-Iiamlin stock is going down on the
run. The only question in few weeks
will be "Drummond or Perham 9".-Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

Arthur's Home Magazine PhiladelphiA;-
+. :. Arthur * son. $50 per year.
The August number Is as attractive az usual
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
ghe Phrenelogieal JonrnaI.-New York :

). X. Wells. SEQ per year.
The August number OF this popular sc!eH'.ae
journal is received.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
The Nursery.-Doston John L. shOrey. 81;

gem of 4 magazine for the Youngest readers.
The August number contains much that will inter
est and entertain them. besides some instructive
articles. MothcrA OF lttie ones must hail ihls
monthly visitor as blessing, for Il affords many
hours amusement for their babies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

An clectioneerins device recently
brought to light in England IS worthy OF
the careful study Of American politicians.
Mr.. Albeit Giant was ambition, 70 rep
resent the borough OF kiddcrminsicr,
the great carpet manufacturing place, il
Parliament Now KiIdermiastcr en-
braces two great classes, the manufacture
ess of carpets and the BUYERS Of carpets.
and Mr.. Grant was anxious to conci.iA;o
both. So he bought up all tho carpets il
tho place at an advance Of 10 per cent.
over market rates. which won tho manu-.
facturers, and sold them at ten Ter cent.
below market rates, which won the buy.
ers. This stroke OF genius, which would
make the reputation Of an American
statesman, was looked upon by the British
Parliament as corrup; practice, and 80 ho
enierPrising Mr.. Grant was unseatcd.
In South Boston, Saturday afternoon,
the remains OF little Katy Mary Curran,
q Girl Of ten Yeas who 50 myster.cUs'y
disappeared some four months ago WAS
found in The cellar OF building No. 81
Broadway, formerly occupied rs store
by Mrs. L. II. Pomcsoy, mother Of the
Young Pomeroy who is now in jai. on
charge OF cruelty lor.uriDg and murder
ins young boy Ly the name OF Milien
on the 22I of April last. Tho body was
discovered By workmcn in an advanced
Stage OF decomposition, buried hcneaih
an ash heap. II was identified by tho
clothing The boy Pomeroy IS undouJt-
edly tho author OF the crime. An cx-
animation oil the remains show that tho
body OF Tic girl had been horribly mutt
lated with knife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28

Congressman Halo has visited his
parents in Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
Mr.. Frye's Acceptance.

The following correspondence explains
itself:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-03
wCoI. w. L. TYRRELL. Covinotor

EyCoL w. L. TYRRELL, Covington
correspondent of the Cincinnati CONNER
CAL shot and killed HARVEY MYERS, Esq e,
at Covingtou, KY, on the afternoon of the
2Sth alt. MYERS was Mrs. TYRRELL's
counsel, she desiring to be divorced from
her husband Col. T., aud, it appears, that
MYERS gave offence to tue Colonel by put
ting certain questions to him during bis
examination in court on that morning
hence the reveng" Both were very promi.
uent men in Kentucky
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-03

ESAT Richmond, Va, the trial Of w.
d. COLEMAN, late Secretary of the Com
missoners of the State Sinking Fund, up
On the charge of making forged entry to
cover up $40, 900 Of his defalcn.ions was
brought to close on yesterday week, and
he was found guilty and sentenced to the
penitentiary for four years. l. IS said he
lost the money at faro.