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Mr. Alyord, q momber Of the New York Az
aembly, has introduced q bi4 in that body
Which iB simply appalling. It provides that
every person criticised in . newspaper may de-
mand d column Of space fora reply. As this ap-
plies to every department Of criticism, literary.
dramatic, musical, political, etc., ono can family
imagine the crowds OF the criticised locking to
thenewspaper offices, and the hundreds Of columns
OF indignant responses which must appear daily
In order to satisfy the demands Of the bill and
the grievances of the criticised. There iB moth
lug out Of the way in the general Idea Of tho
bill. It might subBervo very useful purpose
to give the criticised an opportunity to repiy to
criticism, II the criticised could contno them
selyos to reasonable space but, inasnuoh aa
every issue of metropolitan daily contains
critIclsma upon an average OF fifty people, and.
as evory one Of these fifty people, II thoy had a
column each at their disposal would reply to
that extent, tho results would be distressing to
tho general roader, and end in tho suppression
Of criticism entirely, IS means Of ablf-dofenso,
inasmuoh as there mover yet was person criti-
oIaed who did not believe himsolf right and tho
critic wrong,
, 1874-04-28

HOOLEYts NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. atreet, bstwesu
Clark and LaHale. ''Thu StrGets Of Now Xutk."
, 1874-04-28

Ono OF tho loading fashion periodicals informs
us that Swiss muslin tlret communion dress
consists OF akfrt and blouse. The ekirt ia
trimmed With gathered ruflloa furuisliod with
narrow tuoks Oh tho under edgc. Tho bolt and
sash aro OF white Rros.grain ribbon furnished
with fr1ngo knotted In, and with white poarl
buckles. The cap Is Of silk tuilo. Tho same
purse-provoking authority adds that b1aok silk
confirmation robo consists OF ia g1,irt, over
skirt, blouBo-wnat. and mautolet. On tho under
edge OF tho skirt Ia got gathered flounce of tho
material twenty-two inches and half wide.
Tho Beam mado by Ro!ting on this flouuoe
IL covsred with puF five inohes and q
quarter nide. gathered 90 that headiug an
inch and throe-quarters wide Is formed at
tho top. Upon the Aounco ia seyed q silk
pun seven aud threo-quartor inches wido. and
gathered an inch and d hnlf aud two md throo-
quarter inohos from tho upper olge. Tho puff
tB to bo hordered on the under edge with a
gathered ruttlo threo aud three-quartor inches
vide. The trimming for the ovor-skirt, waist,
and mantelot consists OF folds edged with satin,
cording, ruf1es Of, silk, md bows OF satin.''
Having thus definitely established fashions for
communion and confirmation. to which those Of
funerals may DO added, there does not soem to
be much loft to render the happiness of lovely
woman perfect unless it la the establishment Of
aomo graceful faBhion for q wrapper for tho
Resurrection morning. This done, the sum Of
female happlness ought to be complete.
Colorado has sonBation. Tic IL an English
man, brother to q Baronot, and charged with tho
crime OF murder. Alrondy be has caused yaat
amount OF correspondence between tho English
aud American Governments, and may yet give
, 1874-04-28

Science has takon an unexpected turn,-broken
out iu new place, az 1t we're. Just as tho whole
country was looking up from q perusal OF DR..
Browu-Sequards lectures on the nerves, WONDER
ing what condition Of happiness or miBory they
could think themselves into out Gomez Prof.
Fairman Rogers, OF Philadelphia, with new
maohine. Philadelphia has tremendous Job on
hand, and We naturally look for something groat
as o consequence Of any effort on hor part.
Even under these cirouuastancos, the world
VAS hardly prepared for the great scientific dis
covery Of Prof. Fairman Rogers, Of Pllladel-
pbin. It Ia nothing less than IN automaton
which can play tho exhlarating game OF tit-tat-
too. Here Is practical result Of scientific in
veBtigation which must silence the most in
veterato champion Of blind faith. It Ia perfect
" harmless In its movements, and infringes on
no denominational domain. No nursery in the
country should bo without one; no primary
school but should be furnished with specimen
aB early as possible, Juvenile calisthanics
should he reformed, and tit-tattoo Immediately
relegated to machine which will nuke
no mistakes, and can play all day long
without getting tired, or wasting time.
Compared with Philadelphia's latest ef-
fors, Boston md Drown-Soquard sink in
to oblivion. Bcouco has takcn mighty strides
Hsnce Huxley lecturod on protoplaBm, and even
Prof. Gibbs paper on metamerism Ia inorganic
at its present session in Washington. pales into
iueignidcanee before this great modern dis
covery OF Prof. Rogers Of Philadelphia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
The Death of Young Needhd,n.

The death of Mr.. s. II. Needham. the
result OF railroad accident on the Grand
Trunk railway. has been briefly mention
ed, but his Borrowing and sypathizing
friends are anxious to moro fully record
his virtues and pay TO his memory the
tribute which it deserves. Young Need
ham. who was but nineteen years old at
the time of his death. had been brake
man on the road about y year and half,
and by his manly character, failhfulness
TO duty and steady and industrious habits,
had made every employe of the road with
whom he came in contact, his warm and
true friend. To his parents. also. he was
AN object of pride. and his fiial devotion
TO them had never wavcred. He was one
of the most faithful and conscientious
employees on the road, and his chances
Tor early promotion were excellent.
Mr.. Medium took his train No. 1914
freight, at Gorham, n. H., about dark on
the evening of Tuesday, Sept. Sth. At
Shelburnc red signal light was hung
out, ana the engineer whistled down
breaks. Needham went TO the brake on
the box car, the only car of the kind on the
train. the rest being fiat cars loaded with
iron, and set his brake; the rachel flew
back and nearly threw him from the car,
but he set it again when it again flew
from its place, and the last he remembered
was being thrown violently on to the Hat
car in front. From there he must have
rolled of on the track. He was not
missed by the conductor until the train
arrived at Gilead. when the engine went
back to find him. Before it arrived there
however, the station agent at Shelburne
had found the sufferer and taken him to
the hotel. He had fallen directly beneath
the wheels of the cars. His right arm,
light leg and left foot were cut oil. and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
4 IYnrnlnG To The Public.

II becomes my duty to warn the public
in regard to certain mon explosive" oils.
So called, now being sold by agents
throughout tho State, under the various
and lanciful name of "Arrolinu. ""Ga~o-
line" "Liquorine." etc; also in somO
cascs under the namc Of kerosene"
These nuids are warranted hy the seller
to be perfectly safe and "non-cNplosIvr
Being very cheap and producing brill.
ant light, many have been led unSusprct-
ingly into purchasing and using these
fluids. Several samples haze been hand.
ed me lately Tor testing ht parties who
had reason to suspect the safety oi the
liquid, and in every ease it hss proved Ia
DC some form OF bcnzine or naptha. tax.
ing fire i'm some cases below Temperature
of 60 deg lar. aud giving of explosive
vapOr at temperature below that Of an
ordinary sitting room. Two OF the SAM
pies could not be distinguished from CONF
mercia benzine, aud the others were lit
tie better; one sample was called keros-
enc. which in testing proved To be moth.
ing but purified beuzine. The sale OF
such fluids under the guise of kerosene
or under any fictitious name is worse.
infinitely worse. tdan an imposition on
the public; it is endnngering the lie of
every person who uses or handles tt
There is plenty OF unsafe kerosene in the
market without introducing benZne or
naptha for Illuminating purposes. Good
standard kerosene or petroleum is per-
iectly safe to use it used with proper
cate. In almost every case where acct
dents bare occurred in the use OF kerosene
oil il can be traced TO tho use OF unsafe
oil or that which contains an admiXIure
of naplha. The vendors oil this liquid
"chaia lightaiag" claim that It is per.
lectlj SAFE and uon.explosiyc, rs is gun
powder if used with with proper caution.
The same can be said oil benzine or nap.
thu. it is safe il people know that it is so
that they may exercise proper degree
of caution 10 its use. But when it is sold
under false names and pretcnses II be-
comes s. dangerous article in the hands o.
those who nre unacquainlod with its
pro, critics. am glad to be able to state
that it is not manufactured in, but by
parlies out OF the State. who employ
agents TO sell il here.
+. J.. BARTLETT.
State hssager aud Inspector OF Oil.
Portland, Sept. %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
The Merit Speaker.

We are sincerely glad that the local
troubles which so sorely beset our friends
in Portland lett the talented Speaker OF
the late House Of Representatives un
harmed. Mr.. Thomas is returned TO the
Legislature by vote which unler all the
circumstances must be regarded as highly
natteriug to the position which he digni-
lied last wiuter. Mr Thomas made an
excellent Speaker. aud we feel well as
sured that be will receive tho unanimous
support of the Republican members for
re. elec,ion.-Eenncjec Journal.
We are pleased to add our Endorsement
10 the above. and to cypress our conf
dence that Mr.. Thomas will receive 4
cordial support from this section. The
senior member OF our city delegation,
franklin A. Wilson esq, has been prom
iueuty mentioned in connection with the
Speaker-ship; has al the qualities which
combine TO make an admirable presiding
officer, and would receive large and
warm support IL candidate. But Mr..
Wilson does not desire the position, and
his friends will doubtless join With him
il supporting the worthy gentleman who
presided so acceptablY over the last ses-
sion. -BGngor Wkig.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
Sale of .S:d.e Lands.

All The odds and ends OF the public
lands owned by this S;ate-with the
exception OF lands reserved for settle.
ment.-were sold by public auction at
Bangor on Wednesday, by the Land
Agent, under the direction Of committee
OF the council. Hon. John b. Foster OF
Bangor was the auctioneer. Il was not
anticipated that tho lands would bring
over 100000. but greatly to the salts
faction OF the governor and council and
the TAX payers, it was found when the
safe was concluded that they had been
sold for Sl45. 553.63. Tho terms OF pay
meut were one.lour;h cash down. and the
balance one half in one year. aud the
other half in TWO years.
The bidding was lively, and the prices
obtained indicate that the lands which the
State gave the European and North
American Railroad some years since,
would now bring at .e;ss; $500, O00.-
Paobably ii the Safe had properly hus
banded the lands which were parted with
for song twenty, thirty sad forty years
siuce, they would now be worth many
millions OF dollars. Ga Wednesday poor
timber lands in Oxford. Franklin. Piscat.
squis and Aroostook sold at So > cents
10 81 50. Right 20 Gu, timber till 1884,
on L 10. Somerset, sold to c. p Stetson
OF Bangor at 2Ol-2 TO 81 cts. Right
TO cut on reserved lots in Aroostook,
Franklin and Penobscot, sold at p to
SIS per acre. The larges, purchasers
were Edward Wiggin OF Fort Kent. E. 5.
Coe. Moses Gidiings. 4. ID. Manson and
). d. ThursIon OF Bangor. Z. Z. Reed OF
Bath aud e. f. Foster OF Portland. who
bought 5000 acres. townships r. north
Of Bingham's Keunebec Purchase.
Tue State still has over fifty townships
or parts of townships reserved tor settle
ment. which have been claimed by the
European and North American Railroad.
The recent decision OF the court settles
the title OF most OF the lots in favor OF
the State. Other questions at issue are
to be submitted to the court. and mex.
year these townships can be disposed of.
-LCrilOR Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

for "best seed and best acre" Also a
display of onions.
AE Shurlleff of South Paris exhibited
five large coops of po.,ltry. There were
six Partridge Cochins of large size, good
layers. and excellent for poultry; three
Plymouth Rock, an excellent breed for
laying, and for poultry raising, at present
ranking perhaps the highest. rs being the
most desirable for general use of any !
three dark Brahmas, and then three fine
looking Plymouth Rock chicks; next
were three whiteLeghorn chicks. small
sized breed, but valuable for being good
layers; then three brown Leghorn chicks,
also . good breed Of layers; next pair
OF white Cochins, and lastly pair oil
Aylesbury ducks. pure white. a.
The South Paris Cheese Company also
had some of toeir nice productions on
exhibition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

day night Mr.. Strout commenced the
argument for the defence Friday morning
and spoke over four hours. occupying an
hour an a halt after dinner. Ills effort is
highly spoken OF. Comfy Attorney Bis
bee spoke for two hours and half, and
all concede that he made very creditable
argument and thai he tried The case with
much ability. Judge DaniJrIh occupied
forty.liye minutes aud made an admirable
charge. The jury WAS out not quite
three hours. standing on the FIRST ballot
for acuuittal to 8 for conviction. They
agreed upon a verdict OF NOT GUILTY.
Many of the audience awaited the verdict
in the court. room, and when it was render
ed, loud manifestations OF applause broke
out, but were speedily checkcd by the
Court.
The following divorces were granted:
james Patterson. Lib't vs. Sarah l. Pat.
terson. Divorce decrred.
4 II Walker Tor Libt.
Ruth a Warren. Libt VS. William j
Warren. Divorce dccreed and custody of
minor children given to mother.
Whitman.
Mary f Weeks, Libt vs. Fred n Weeks.
Divorce decreed.
Hastings
Harvey Barrows. Lib't vs. Polly Bar
rows. Divorce decreed.
Upton IL Farnum.
Julia a Cash. Libt Va Moses n Cash.
Divorce decrced. and custody OF child
given 10 mother.
Upton & Farnum.
Lizzie f Scavey. Lib't VS. George Sea.
vey. Divorce decreed and custody OF
child given to mother.
Upton IL Farnum.
Eliza Z Eastman, Libt vs. Timothy NJ
Eastman. Divorce decrced.
All Walker.
The Court adjourned Friday evening,
after the manslaughtcr case was con-
cluded. having been in session ten work
ing days. and eight verdicts in civil
actions and one in criminal haying been
rendered.
The Docket o. continued actions num-
bored $40, and 80 new entries were
made.
David Sugdcn. OF Oxford, was nat
uralized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
Hnl.ifOrd ItenlS.

Being in the r. est Lake. Hartford. on
the evening ct ibn l2lh, found lodge
worthy OF the Order Of Good Templars.
Among the exercises. disus.ion'. iecita-
tious. remarks, readings aud songs emil.
vencd the hour. noticed past and pres
eut officers OF the town and ex.Iepresen-
la,iyes to Augusta. participated in the
doiugs. including the physician md
others.
1aking a seat in the carriage Of Noses
Alley, esq, District Deputy, / visited his
residence. found thrift in every depart
ment. on ono ol the best farms in town.
where the owner works Agriculture as
be talks it. The hoed crops showed clean
cultivation. The beautiful wall. with It's
large binders left the field clear Tor the
machine 10 pass without detriment; the
young orchard showed lite instead OF
death; the 1ocks oi geese, turkeys and
hens showed they were kindly cared tor
When tho plans are accomplished, respect
ing the house AMI barn. Hartford can
boast of model farm which now con.
tains $50 acics Ills wife drew my attcn-
ton 10 screen of the most besutinl
cheeses ever saw in II farm house. One
of their number had been distributed by
the Wave among The members OF the late
County Lodge and pronounced 10y good
Judges as one of most excellent qualities
On the morn of the election. my aiiehlion
was called TO the children. being then all
at home. tour healthy sons and Xix daugh-
tiers, to greet mothers smile.
A field Of superior oats Of Daniel &.
Tinker OF Hartford stood 8 feet in length
from one seed, stood s stocks 6 feet 4 in,
well headed.
Among the aged voters in Hartford
was John Thompson. who cast his sixty
second consecutive vote tor governor IN
town.-LetCiSton Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

Tho Kennebec Jonrual gives the
particulars of the drowning OF Rev.
Ebenezer Knowlton. lie left home
Thursday. and not returning that
night his wife became anxious
about him. Looking in his diary she
found 10 had written that he had passed
restless night. and should take bath
in the pond on his way home from Liber-
IS the next day. The thought immedi-
ately, flashed acrUst her that be was
drowned, and she called a ne ghbor, who
proceeded to the pond where he found
the horse hitched 10 q tree. and on raft
towel aud piece of soap. Between
seven and eight O'Clock Friday morning
hs body was found about thirty ieel from
the shore where the water was eight feet
deep. A coroner's inquest was held upon
the body and the verdict was that he
came to his death by accidental drowning.
The physicians in attendance were of the
opinion that life was suspended by a sud-
den attack OF the heart disease, brought
on by the feeble condition of his system.
the heat of the sun and the effect OF his
bath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
Denmark Items.

Miss Emma Robinson OF East Den.
mark has been very sick of typhoid fever
but is in improved health.
Rev. Mr.. McIniire. pastor oil the Meth
odist f. charges of Denmark and Sweden
was beseiged in his home at Jordan's
Corner, Saturday evening. by an invading
host of his pensioners and other friends
Mr.. NJ, being a man of peace, surren'
dered at discretion. The besei2ars, how
ever, instead of carrying away the 'pols
of war. LETT him handsome donation,ot
money and more bulky but not less nc
cep,able presents The event was
highly pleasurable one both to pastor and
people.
Two Denmark ladies-Mrs. Jesse SAN
born and Mrs. Nathan Sauborn-hah
something of an adventure on their rae
to Bridgton the other day. They were
descending the hill from jonathan Mer'
rill's to Pinhook when their horse lelI'
and they were both thrown violently out
Of the carriage. Mrs. Nathan Sanborn
had her teeth loosened and received other
sliobt injuries; her companion, however
osc,ned scott free Repairing the broken
shaft of their carriage they finished their
journey without further adventure
BridgtOn Nc0S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

Ben Butler made another speech in
his district Saturday night. He is very
anxious TO be reelected TO Congress. He
opposes reciprocity and civil reform, and
says if he is not re. elected one faithful
watch dog would be removed from the
tower Of right and justice. 1t really
looks rs tho the voters of The district
would kick that dog out in spite of his
whining.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
0ffora 9emotrat.
Newspaper Decisions.

1. Aay person who who takes q paper regularly
from the Ofice-whether directed 70 his name or
anOther's, or whether he has subscribed or mol
is responsible for the payment.
,. ID peTsoR orders his paper Il .contnued,
ne must pay all arrcarages, OF the Publisher may
continue 10 send il until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount. whether The paper Il
taken from the Office or not.
8. The Courts have decided thatrefusing to take
newspapers and periodicals from the post oiace,
or removing and leaving them uncaltcd FOR, Is
DrinG facie evidence Of maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

Tho Portland Ac'rer.j>er sassy in re-
gard TO the L. ). Senator question -
From the best information we can get
we believe the one hundred aud thirteen
Republicans, whose election 10 the Leg
islature was ,epo-ied last week, are 46 OF
them in favor Of Senator Ilamlin's re
election. and Sc are opposed TO him,
while II are reported a. doubtful. Civ
ing him AL The logs not MARKED this
would make majority OF one in the
caucus. n there is caucus. 1t is not
probable. however. tha, he can count on
all the doubtful ones
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

he WAS otherwise injured. yet. strange TO
say. he lived till IA o'clock the next
Thursday afternoon. retaining con-
scisousness until his death. lie was very
calm. and gave minute directions as 10
Disposition Of his effects. Everything
that kind aud sympathlzing friends could
devise was done to alleviate the suffer.
ings Of tho young man. After his death
his remains were :aken TO West Bethel.
where his father and mother reside, and
there buried. The funeral was largely
attended by his railroad associates and
other friends. who mourned with uu-
leigned sorrow the loss of their comrade.
&. G. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

The seventh annual Fair of the Pen
obscOt Agricultural Society will occur at
Bangor. Oct. 9th, 9TH and Sth. We are
indebted to the Secretary, d. NJ. Dunhan,
Tor complimentary ticket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29

-Shepard's River Lodge No. 168 has
received permission to finish hall over
the Brownfeld town.house. The lodge
was constituted last September by Grand
Mister Csrgill and is constantly receiving
accession TO its ranks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
CHARLES +. WHITMAN.

Charles +. Whitman. Norway, was born
at Buckiield. Feb. 6, 1913. and educated
at Hebron Academy. He read law with
S. c. Andrews. Esq. ut Buckiield, and
was admitted to the Oxford Bar in Sept.
1868. and opened an Office at Mechanic
Falls in 1869, where he remained for q
while, and afterwards removed TO Nor
way, where he now resides. Mr.. Whit
man is young man yet. and has not
made his mark. but possesses qualities
which will avail him in taking respecta
BILE position among his associates, without
doubt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
AMOS UPTON

Amos Upton, Norway, was born i'll
Norway Feb. 6. 1918, and has always re
sided there. lie was educated in the
common schools and taught school Tor
many years. He turned his attention to
law late in lite, about 1861. when he
commenced reading in the Office OF b. d.
Verrill, Esq, aud concluded with Judge
Virgin, with whom he formed partner
ship in 1866. This partnership csntinued
until Judge Virgins appointment to the
Bench-soou after he associated Geo. l.
Farnum with him.
Mr.. Upton is careful business man
and an excellent Office lawyer. His in
legrity and good Judgment are unques-
toned; his practice in the Probate Courts
has always been large.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-29
GEORGE A. WILSON.

George A. Wilson, South Paris, was
born at Turner July 81, 1872. lilo was
educated at Wa,erri,lc, and enlisted in
the army while student. lie read law
with Reuben Foster, Esq, at Waiorvlie,
and was admitted 10 the kcnnebec Bar in
1864. lie opened m Office at South
Paris. where he has since resided. Mr..
Wilson is well read in law and is good
counsellor. He tries his cases closely and
with ability and has the confidence OF the
community. lie has managed the South
Paris Savings Bank since it organization
with good Judgment and fidelity.
GEORGE y. BIsBEE.
George d. Bisbec. Buckfeld, was born
at Hartford, july .. 1871, and was edu-
Gated At tho common Hud High Schools,
nad read law with Harlow * Winter, at
Dixlield. While a student he entered
service AS member OF The 10th Maine
Vols. was promoted to Lieut.. and was u
prisoner at Libby and other prisons Tor
eighteen months. Alter his return he
was admitted TO the Bar in 1868. and
opened an office at BuckIield in January,
1866. where he has since remained.
Mr.. Bi,bee was elected 10 the House Of
Representative i'm 1871 from his District,
which was very close. and in 1873 he was
elected County Attorney. Mir. Bisbee
has energy and strong points of character
with legal knowledge and good judgment.
which promise successful professional
lie