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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-02-12
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ing goods.
Adm nistratOrs are liable to account for
interest on funds in their hands, although
no profit should have been made upon
them unless the CXigenc,es Of the estate
rendered it prudent ,ha: they should hold
the funds uninves,ed.
A person who In, been led to sell goods
by means of false prctcnse cannot recover
them from one who has purchased them
in good ia til from the fraudulent vendor.
An arrangement by the holder Of note
to give princiT o. debtor time for payments.
wiiEOu, depriv;ng him of the right 10
serve, does not discharge the security.
Money paid for the purpose of settling
or compounding prosecution for snp-
POSED felony, cannot be recovered back by
the party paying 1t.
A stamp impressed upon an instrument
by way "f seal, is as good as a seal ii il
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Df the paper
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10 sign his will. has his hand guided in
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Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
PERSONAL NOTICE.

All officers sailors and soldiers wounded
the late Rebellion however slightly obtain Pension b.
addressing. DR. L. r. JACKSON.
Late Surgeon in Cnitpd States Navy,
Ne 1877 SansOm ST.. Philadelphia.
Oct. 9lst.-lY Communications promptly answered.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

A GLOOMY PICTURE OF THE OIL REGIONS.
A letter in Zon's Herald from tho Pennsyl-
Vania oil regions says:
"OildOm is, We confess, under sad depres-
sion, embarrassed with abundance. Oil that
once would have brought Sc per barrel now
goes at 60;ts; we'll that once would have
brought s250,0O0 lately sold fIr $l5,OOO-all
from the excessive superabundance of oil. If
one remembers how this business began at the
top-he can imagine how complets is its pros.
tratiOn. All Titusvie, the metropolis of Oil.
dom, is under the hammer. One man (only a
specimenl who had but lately an income of
100000 is now hardly worth his hat All is
drsary as wintry midnight. Oil is here stored
In huge tanks, enough to light the world while;
and sill itcOmes. To strike oil, which ouce made
ones fortune, is now a very moderate blessing;
nor can our favorite Psnnsylvania-ism, 'protsc
ton, help US, for nobody competes with us il
supplying the world. So we must suffer from
our copiousness, while all make light of ths
cause Of our trouble. Il is little comfort tha
on sea and shore, around the world, we shine
and that Dr.. Newman saw US Frightening ever
the garden Of Eden, as long as all is SO dark
home
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

PRoHIBITIoN.-The Governor of Michigan,
State with prohibitory law and 5000 liquor
saloons, asks the Legislature in his annuel mes
sage: why not recognize the fact that there
is difference between drinking and drunken
hess" He favors license law, with broad
distinction in the amount of tax between the
sale of distilled liquors and malt beverages.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

1t is rrmorsd rhat the object Of JamsA
Gordon Bennett (owner of the New York
Herald in going abroad, is to marry a young
lady in Paris, to whom he has been some time
engaged. She is Roman Catholic, and of
Irish parcntage, having been but two years out
of French convent, where she was sent to be
educated. Bennett purposes visiting the Holy
Land with his bride before returning to his ma
tive country. Well, if young Bennett fails to
reach the Holy land after death, he will have
the satisfaction of short residence there while
10 the flesh
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
WANTED TO RENT.

AFRUTT FARM Of IS or 100 acres, near Smyrna,
with the privilege Of purchasing If desired,
Apply to w. II. MORRIS,
Ian 27th-4w 81. MIchaels, Md.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
the YOUNG STUDENTS,
thus giving each subscriber the choice Of one OF
FIVE SPLENDID WORKS OF ART,

Three Of these are fine Steel Engravings and two
are beautiful Chromos. They can only be obtained
as a premium to each subscriber 20 The METHODIST.
These pictures have been pronounced by our bishops
and leading ministers and laymen life like Po traits
and most superior works Of art.
THE METHODIST is one Of the best and ha ndsomesl
Of the religious weeklies. II is published in Qnarlo
form containing 20 pages each week. During the
year 1874 it has contained Sermons Notes Of 7T0u'l
from all parts Of the world. fresh and condensed
Church NeVs, a Serial Story, Complete Depart
ment for Children Exposition Of the International
Sunday School Lessons. Essays from many writer's,
and Editorials upon the Current Religious and
other topics Of the times The same features will
appear in the issues Of 1875. No pains will be
spared TO make TIE METHODIST n bright, cheerful
and welcome visitor to Christian families.
Good canvassing agents wanted everywhere, "a
whom liberal Cash Commissions or Premiums viii
be allowed.
Those who prefer a specimen copy before sub
scribing will receive receipt of two-cen
postage stamp TO prepay postage on same.
In renting funds for subscriptions, send P. o
Money Order or Registered Letter or Check.
d Address. HI. w. Douglas,
Publishing Agent Of THE METHODIST,
la NASSAU STREET, NEW YoRE,
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

The Royal Life Saving Society of Belgium
has arranged to have an international exhibit
ten Of the saving machinery aud appliances for
safety, ventilation and health, which will he
held at Brussels ia June, 1876. The machinery
and apparatus to be exhibited are divided into
nine classes, viz, for saving Of life in case OF
FIRE in case of ship.wreck and drowning; in
ease Of accidents from locomotion on roads and
railways; in case of war; for health end sani-
ary measures; for health and ventilation 10
mines, factories and workshops; for household
aud private hygiene; for institutions, associa-
tons and societies organized for improving the
condition Of the working man and Tor medl'
cue, surgery and pharmsey in their relation e
the above classes. A congress will be held
u sennsction With the exhibition, and prizes
awarded exhibitors.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

Mr.. AND Mas SARTORIs The arrival at
New York on Wednesday last, by the steamer
Republic, of Mr.. aud Mrs SartOris, the son in.
law and daughter Of President Grant, was
announced Thursday. They were met at the
pier by Col. Fred. Grant. wife and his father
in.law, and the party went directly to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. Mrs. Sartoris is looking
remarkably well, and her husband looks
robe, and q waterproof cloak. Rooms II and
7s were assigned them iu the hotel. On the
centre table of the psrlOr stood a magnificent
basket of roses, with the inscription. welcome
Home" in red carnations and camslias. Thi,
was gift from wealthy gentleman of New
York, and is said to have cost $500. The party
retained in the hotel until 8 o'clock, when the,
visited Walack's theatre.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

A QUEER LIBEL SUrT.-A somewhat pscu.
liar libel case is to be tried before the Chester
Co. Courts A Mr.. William Benner posted a
notice on his property, forbidding a neighbor,
named Lewis II. Hammond or his family from
trsspsssing on his grounds Hammond retail
lated by similar prohibition Of Bpnner from
his grounds, adding the words g as l have only
four turkeys left, and therein lies the alleged
libel
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03

county, Va, last week, a Sentleman's sheen, D
fold was invaded by worthless ours and twenty
eight sheep killed, for which the owner had
been offered $40 piece In Loudoun county,
Va, few nights ago. the dogs killed twenty
eight out of flock of thirty sheep belonging
to Mr.. Il. G. Gibson. And yet the Virginia
Legislature hesitates about levying tax on
dogs
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
FOR RENT.

A THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING AND
STORE HOUSE, on Commerce Street, near Main
excellent business sland-Occuped at present by
the Messrs. Johnson.
A ALARGE ROOM 1920 feet on the second foo;
Of the Brick Store House, corner Of Main and Com
meree Streets; now Office for the Messrs IygeTt
TWO SMALL TENANT HOUSES, in good
repair, near the town. .,,,,,,,,.
SMYRNA, Dee. LIST, l974..3m
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
THE MARKETS
MARRIAGES.

MARRIAGES.
MORRIS-POSTER.-On the 2sth Of January, at the NJ T.
Paronage. by Rev g. A. PhGbus Gee W Morris Sarah
| Foster, OF Kent sOunty, Md.
DEATHS.
HAMILTONOn the lat inst at the residence OF VIM Ford
in the Neck Edward Hamilton aged years
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
CANCER CAN BE CURED.

DR. II. T. BOND, of the PENNA CANCER INSTITUTE
has discovered certain this dreadful maady
the medical faculty by wonderful The
remedies be sent of the world Those
ter visiting the city and remaining while treatment viii
hnd ample accommodations at the INSTITUTE SCR0FULA
TErTEk PEURlGO all SKIN diseases and impurities
ths Blood cured after all other remedies a Consultation
advice free. Call at y address.
"PENSA. CANCER INSTITUTE"
ls-ly. 1908 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
FOR RENT.

The STORE HOUSE AND DWELLING at Duck
Creek, recently occupied BY N. 5. Pratt.
Apply to J. ALEXANDER FULTON,
January 27, lS75.-3t Dover, Del.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
r CARD.

The Wilmington Annual Conference Of the MethU.
dist Episcopal Church, will hold its eighth annual
session in this town. beginning with March l7th
prox. All persons who propose to entertain either
members or guests Of the Conference, will please
communicate with any member Of the following
Committee: GEO. A. PHEBUS,
JNO. H. HOFFECKER,
JN0. II. BEWbEY, ,~a..-
). JOSEPH SMITHERS.
SMYRNl, Jan. 9th, i6T5.3t
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
FOR SALE.

STEAM ENGINE OF FORTY. HORSE
POWER in good order. Said engine is located in
the Hsffecker Mills and used in dry seasons as
the mstive power TO run the mill, tut since the
Turbine water wheels have been put in Qhey requir.
ing much less water than the wood wheels) we
have sufficient water to the mill all the year
therefore we will sell the engine, with boiler very
low and on reasonable terms Address
HOFFECKER & HUNTINGTON.
SMYRNA, DEL, Oct. 25th, l674.-tf
Smyrna times., 1875-02-03
FOR RENT.

A STORE HOUSE-one Of the best in town
Ran, Iow, For information apply To
>o" GEO. II. RAY M0ND, Eso.,
A..of or HAMILTON s. CUMMINS.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

CASCADE AND MINERAL SPRING
The road from the house to Old Orchard is most
beautiful one shaded nearly the whole distance by
large trees. The house is nearly and fitted up
last season for few country boarders. Good stables
A team will be in readiness for Old Orchard Beach
at all times. Address MRS. G. M. BANKS, Saoo or
sc" Press Office my26dtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
Current Notes.

The Dexter Gazette of Friday states In
italics that Mr.. Powers has not carried up to
that time, single town In Penobscot.
The PisCataquis Observer has csme to the
conclusion that there is very formidable
opposition to Mr.. Powers In Piscataquis
County, embracing many prominent county
and other officials.
The Dexter Gazette isn't always elegant
but usually truthful, as viii be seen by the
following: "Eben F. Pillsbury of the Maine
STANDARD, has puked again. He calls the
Heterogeneous mass of corruption that he has
thrown up can open letter to Hon. James G..
Blainer'
A Democratic paper in Maine complains
that the Republicans there talk too much
about Ohio matters, and yet we observe that
it begins one of its pages with Thurman's
speech and another with a long editorial on
Senator Sherman.-B0ston Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
News and Other Items.

There was an extremely heavy rainfall In
New York, with lightning, during Friday night.
100000 more have been recovered from the
wreck of the Schiller.
The dental association at Niagara Falls
elected DIR. Northrup of New York for Presi-
dent.
Getchelrs lumber yard in Des Molnes, Iowa,
was burned Saturday morning by incendiaries.
Less heavy
1t is believed that the diamonds found with
the alleged smugglers in New York were those
stolen in England from Mrs. Paran Stevens.
The steamer New York, from Havana, had
three rubber bags filed with smuggled goods
which we're captured Friday.
James II. Perrine and wife were drowned Al
Rockaway Friday by the fatal uneertow. Both
were expert swimmers.
William j. McGaverick has entered suit
against the Union Pacific Railroad for slz,Voo
damages for closing Ninth street in the city OF
Omaha.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
Clerk OF the Courts.

To the Editor of the Press:
I, too, am believer in the principle Of "ro--
tation in office"-and l too would ask why, II Q
man holds an Office fifteen years, he should be
allowed to hold it the sixteenth? Mr.. Fessen.
den has held his Office for fifteen years. to the
utmost satisfaction, We will allow, but shall he
hold it for life? Do not the books and records,
pertaining to the Office, need overhaulirg, at
ter all these years? would not say one word
against Mr.. Fessenden in his capacity, but we
should have change-we must have change,
and it is far better that this change be made
within our own party. Twas thinking few
davs siRce of this very matter, and my choice
fell upon the very man whose name 1 saw ad-
vanced by Northern Cumberland" in your
issue of the 9th inst, Benjamin G, Stone Esq.
of Bridgton.
Mr.. Stone is gentleman of the highest char
acter and standing, and has ability to render
efficient service to the county, make proud his
friends, and give honor to himself. know
him to be honest and scrupulously exact In oil
business transactions, straightforward. with an
eye answering to duty. Mr.. Stone 10 known
not simply to small circle of friends, bat
throughout every village aud hamlet Of our
county are found plenty Of good men who are
glad to testify to his unerring Judgment, his
business qualifications and conscientious prin-
ciples.
Upon the shoulders Of men Of sterling worth
must we "lay our burdens down.
WESTERN CUMBERLAND.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

A MADISON subscriber sends us a copy of
the report of the committee chosen by the
town to investigate its financial affairs, with
the remark that If we will publish the doc
ument the public will fully understand the
problem which has so greatly perplexed the
tax payers of that town. As the report would
fill a couple of columns, we are unable to
comply with the request. The report is not
complimentary in its tone to the town fathers
from 1852 to 1875, with the exception of the
years 1S75-6.7. The burden of the accusa-
ton which the figures carry, falls upon Will
liam D. Hayden, Esq, who has been first
seectmau since 1867. The committee find
that the amount of the town debt March 1,
1866 was $32, $50, the selectmen that year re-
porting it to be S31 1854. Taking the COM
mittee's estimate of the debt March /, 1866
iS35.650) and adding TO that amount the in
terest which the committee estimate, has been
paid during that time (S16, ,40O), the principal
and interest March 1, 1875 amounts to $49,-
050. The surplus revenues of the town and
the appropriations made to reduce the debt
during the same time amounts to $685. 500,
leaving the balance $1O,550 as the actual
town debt March 1, 1875, if all the money
had been devoted to that purpose. Instead
of this sum the committee find the net
Indebtedness of the town to be $22, $685. "a.
During the past six years Mr.. Hayden has
been reporting to the town various sums as
the actual town debt, nearly corresponding
with that of the Committee. He has kept
the books and under vote of the town au-
thorizing the selectmen to take care of the
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
DIR. JOrdan's Lie.

The Argus still hugs DIR. Jordan's Agricul-
tural lie to its bosom and repeats It. It says
the fact still remains that "Mains got but
81 IL cents per acrs while other states got six
to eight dollars per acre" This Is wholly
false-false at both ends. Not only did Maine
get more than 81 IL cents per acre, but no
other state ever gos six or eight dollars per
acre for the Agricultural Lands. II the Argus
will name the state that got eight dollars per
acre, or six dollars per acre for these lands we
will agree to donate one hundred dollars TO
any charitable institution in this state that
the Argus may designate. Will the Argus
agree to a similar forfeit if it fails?
AS matter of fact n state ever got one
dollar per acre for these lands, no state ever
got so much as ninety cents per acre for them.
All stories to the contrary are mere lies in
vented by DR.. Jordan, and endorsed and circd-
lated by the Standard and Argus. Papers
that will slander the dead, however, will not
stop at anything.
The Argus says that no names were called
Dr. Jordan. The Bangor Commercial, in
part, and the best part, edited by DR.. Jordan.
said the "thieving Junto" to which he re-
ferred included Gov. Cony and Gen. Hersey.
And the Argus has been busy ever since Jor--
dams first letter, circulating what its editor
knew at the time to be malicious lies about the
dead-Kenaebec Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.

I'M long experience at the Roofing in Boston and
WI other large cities where frst-clas work is
dcne, enables me to slate tin roofs in the best
manner at cost no greater than that of good shingles
and slate roof not only appears much better, but
increases the value of the building more than the
cost of Stating, and is less likely to take fire, and
preserves the rain water in good condition for house
hold purposes, &c,
II. C. COOPER,
Slate and Metal Roofer.
Resident, Street, Knishfville
Order Box at j. j. Lappins, Grain Store. No.
York Street Portland iy3ld1mk
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
The County Convention.

The gentlemen who have been selected to
constitute the County Convention, which
meets on Tuesday, have been entrusted with
a responsible duty. The names of many of
the delegates lead one to believe that they
will not be unmindful OF the somewhat pecu-
cular nature Of the duties devolviEg upon
them, for more than ever before party success
depends upon the character Of the candidates
which the convention of Tuesday presents TO
the Republicans of the county. There have
been times when the issues involved over
shadowed the names of the men represent
ing the same on the ticket. But now that
the times are less critical and the issues are
less prominent, Republican voters especially
are giving more attention to the men who
are presented to them as candidates. 1t Is
not necessary to impress this fact upon the
gentlemen of the convention, tor the result
in Massachusetts, last fall arising from unpop.
ular and unfit candidates are too fresh to
need repetition. The pertinent question is
not whether or not A has greater claims up
on the party than B, but rather is A better
qualified for the position his friends covet for
him than is B. Will A command more votes
in his section than B? Is his reputation
above reproach? Is he honest and effleient2
Experience cannot always be test of fit
ness, particularly in the selection of candi-
dates for the Legislature; but it is fair to
suppose that man who is prominent in his
locality and has displayed discretion in the
management of his own affairs, who is not
loaded with over-weights of any kind, and is
not lght-weight-will make a candidate
who will be generally acceptable to the party.
We know that we speak for the Republicans
of the county when we ask the convention
for ticket made up of good and efficient
men-of men to whom these same voters
would entrust their own affairs. They want
the best men who can be induced to accept
the nominations, it matters not whether they
have served in the past or haye not. We
ton are in entire harmony with those they
represent in the matter, and will not let per.
sonal preferences or secondary considerations
determine their action. The first considera-
tion, the only, the paramount one, is first
class ticket.
1t often happens that public sentiment
turns in favor of man who is not what is
called candidate. and first impulse is to de.
cline nomination. Let us hope that if such
should chance to be the case the present
time, that such men will remember that the
public has claims upon the service of every
ma1, and that the patriotic citizen is under
obligations to comply with the will of his
fellow citizens when called to perform public
duties.
Gentlemen of the convention, give us
first class ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

A LONDON letter writer thinks the Lord
Mayor very stupid because at his dinner to
the officers of the Mansion House the otha
day he got up and left when the eating was
over and the speeches were about to begin.
The circumstance may be more charitably
construed as as indication Of good taste ON
the part of the municipal dignitary. He
had been there before" and knew that the
dinners were very good and the speeches very
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

THE Republicans of Gorham did a mos.
excellent thing Saturday when they nomin-
ted Hon. Frederic Robie for Representative
to the Legislature. Col. Robie has had four
or five years of legislative experience, both in
the Senate and House, has been Speaker OF
the House and taken prominent part in
shaping legislation. Of his election there
can be no doubt, and his name will help the
Republican ticket in that town. Prominent
men of good record always help ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

FROM defense of Mr.. Pendleton, recently
published, we learn that he Is as earnest for
the payment of the government debt,
and hard money now as he was In 1883
a for the preservation of the Union. We are
inclined to believe it.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

THE Democratic infationists of Ohio are
deriving great comfort from the destruction
of the crops. Hungry and discontentsd men
are expected to vote the Democratic ticket,
and the hopes Of the rag-money men are
based on suffering, and business stagnation,
and financial distress. The Cincinnati En-
quirer says: "With millions of dollars worth
of crops destroyed by floods in southern Ohio
it may be imagined that the cry for return
to specie payments will not reach the dimen-
sions OF howl in this section"
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

Mr.. Thurman's Interpretation Of the Ohio
imitation platform does not find favor With
the trainers of that remarkable piece Of po-
litical handiwork. The Cincinnati Enqsirer
takes the quibbling Senator to task and says |:
GAS Mr.. Thurman had very little, II any,
hand in making the Ohio Democratic plat
form, we shall object to his authority TO In
terpret it before the people.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
Agents Wanted.

A GENTS throughout the state for a standard
"A work of great merit,
ILLUSTRATED BY HELIOTYPES.
Only agency in Maine for these new enerayings.
Agents will not have to deliver goods. Call from
to Q, OF to 7, No. 176k Middle ST.. Room 6:
su41w* WALTER HOXIE.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

war debt, has drawn orders and hired money
to the amount of S62, ,707 while but half this
sum 1881, 1,11S.5O) appears credited on the
books of the town treasurer. The Commit
tee state that Mr.. Hayden, for reasons best
known to himself, refused to appear before
them to make any explanation Of his peculiar
financiering.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

UyWO trusty, well recommended young men to
i work in hotel. Wages $16 per month. Also
two experienced Table Girls. Apply at
au4dlw* CENTRAL HOUSE, Old Orchard.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-09

THERE is rumor, resting IL must be con-
fessed on slight foundation, that the argus
is about to publish the two Ohio platforms.
The rag-money, reputation platform will be
kept in type to accustom hard-money Demo-
Gratis to their national platform next year.