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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
LEGISL1TIVE.

The lifty.fourlh Legislature OF Maine
assembled at Augusta last "Wednesday,
and was called 10 order at 10 y NJ.
SENATE
The Senate is composed OF ) mem. ;.
OF whom Is are Republicans aud Dem
ocrats. The oldest member is Senator
Goold of Cumberland. who is o. aud The
Youngest, Senator Donworth OF Aroos-
took. aged p. OF their professions )
are / rmers, ) lawyers. merchants, )
physicians. each OF teacher, millwright,
cattle broker, granite dealer. lumber man,
millman, iron founder, hotel keeper,
steamboat clerk , lumber dealers. Oh
religion are COngregatiOnalsts, Btp.
fists, Uuiyerstlists, . Methodisls,
each OF Free Baplisls, Episcopaliaus and
UnitariAns. / each OF Swedenborgian
and Catholic. no religious preference
and 20 religious preferences reported
Hon. T.. +. Webb of WateryiIl1 was
re elected President, 5. W. Lane Score.
tary. and other minor Offices were flied.
HOUSE.
The House is composed of ljl mem.
bers. of whom 81 are Republicans, j3
Democrats and Independents. TIE
oldest member IS JoremiIh Evans OF
Waldo. who is "a. The Youngest mem.
bar is John A Nadcau OF Fort Kent, Who
is2l Six of The members are between
- and 30 years OF age, thirty one be-
tween 30 and 80, thirty seven between -
and 80. thirty three between 30 and ~.
twenty.lhfee between GD AMI 10. andtwO
between 20 and 50.
". W. Thomas j.. WIS re- elected
Speaker. ;. ! ChadDourne, Clerk, AMI
other minor Offices were iilled
Thursday both House and Senate met
in cony cnton 10 receive The Governor
Address No other business Ut impor-
lance was transacted.
SENATE.
Frtdty Much of The day WAS spcn.
in hearing the report OF the Select Com.
mittee on senatorial votes.
The first business intrOduc Il into the
Senate was the following resolve, which
was presented by Enoch Fos.er Jr. Of
this County
Whereas il appears tina. aSreeably 10
Chap. 2jS OF the public law, OF l-'t, =
tax was duly assessed upon the several
railroad companies doing business ia this
State. amounting 10 the sum OF 500
OG9 33. and that only Si4.27j 30, OF that
SUN has been paid by said railroad com
panies. leaving balance OF so 195 81,
still unpaid thus imposing unjust burdens
upon the ciIiLens and taxpayers oi this
State, therefore,
Ordered, that the judiciary be required
10 determine forthwith what further leg
islation is necessary To compel the pay
ment OF taxes assessed IS aforesaid on
the several railroad corporations VI thi+
Stale.
The preamble was adopted and the
Older gwen passage.
HOUSE.
The House was opened with prayer by
Rev. John Allen. who prayed especially
Tor the incoming administration. Some
matters of minor importance were dis
posed OF. after which both branches mt
! in convention for the purpose OF ciccling
Secretary OF State aud other state
officers. G.. c. Stacy was elected Score.
tary; II NJ Plai-led. Attorney Genera. ,
! b. b. Murray. Adlutant General. aud -
| full board Of Executive Councillor
\ res olution for the appointment oil a
constitutional convention was passed
through both houses under a suspension
OF the rules.
Both branches adjourned 10 M0nilF.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

Hon, j. s. Stevens OF Augusta, MI
deliver the fifth lecture in the Nor"'!
Lycenm Course next Thursday evening"
His subject will lie South America
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
Congressional Investigations.

tONyFCSStOHW IuptStiUdt3OiiS'
Three Committees have recently been
appointed bY the House to proceed at
once to Nicksburg Miss. Montgomery
Alabama, aud New Orleans Louisiana TO
investigate the causes OF the various
oulrages in those States Each of these
Committees have entered upon the ser
vice required. aud when the reports are
forthcoming il is to be hoped that some
light will enter these questions now
shroudcd in darkness. The disgracelul
effort 10 make one party sinner and the
other q saint. instead OF searching Tor the
real sources OF disturbance and applying
the proper remedy, deserves the highest
degree OF ccnsuro. Meantime in Louis
lana, especially, confusion is becoming
worse coniounded. No town meeting OF
the most Democratic or Republican type
can possibly exceed the revolutionary and
turbulent character oi the members cleo
Of the legislature Just assembled. Mem
bers have been declared elected who had
no right to seats Qlarrels OF the most
bois;erous character followed; aud finally
military officers appeared on the scene
to restore quiet. elimination and re-
elimination is the order of the day; aud
the White Ieaguers-a most desperate
set OF Creole Coyenanters. assume The
command OF all indictments. These last
are negro halers oi the billcrcst type.
When the Congressional investigation
has ended, il is expected that The truth in
relation to these disturbance; will appear
as clear as daylight, and Kellogg or
McEnery OF both will bccOmo heroes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

As Democrats spell Titcomb Tit
CON-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

NJ eleven o'clock, forenoon Tor the purpose OF ~
viewing our work OF the past, Of rejoicing Ia pre-.
cat success and 10 devise means FOR the future
that will enable us TO advance our cause TO u
hnal triumph.
The usual reduction of fare on TIE several ran
roads may hc expected -
JOSHUA NNE. II. -. RANDALL, 6. -. PAY
son, y. +. SHAW, II. rALLMAN, LIZ. HALL
state Temp erAprc Executive Committee"
Iae H. l-'.,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
state Temperance Convention
Hall, In Augusta. on
january II, 1878,

The people oil Maine, OF every religious demon
nation, political party, and temperance associa-
lion, are Invited 10 meet tn Mass Convention al
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
lac NILrrARY pEPARrMENr.

The report Of the Adiutant General
shows that the Volunteer Militia OF the
State. comprising Ten assigned and two
unassigned companies OF infantry. and
one battery OF hujllcIy. MI having 9lS
enlisted men and Is officers is generally
IN s. good condition lHe aggregate cost
OF supporting the military arm OF the
State has been nearly 1900, OF which
about one hall WAS tor the State encamp.
ment al Bangor in September last.
The Adinfani- seneral A. also administered the
pension department with rare ldelity and pru.
deuce. The psylnCRis from the state treasury 10
go pensioners aggregate a. ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
OUR SAVINGS BANKS.


The annual report of the Bank Examiner shows
that the second day of November, the nfty-eigh;
institutions for savings in this State, had deposits
aggrcgating the large sum Of sSl 06l ,.oS-An in
crease Of lis5, 439 over the deposits al the same
date the previous year. This gratifying increase
OF deposits. notwithstanding the financial depres-
sion which has prevailed during tie year; the
marked Improvement in the character Of the secru'
tiles held; and the satisfactory condition in which
all our savings Banks have been found by the EN-
Gminer are calculated to increase the public con
hdence IN institutions whose deposits are two and
half times as large as the deposits and circula-
ton of all the national banks in the State. It'll 10
be regretted, however, that the trustees of our
savings institutions have thought it necessary OF
advisable 10 invest out of the State eleven and q
half million dollars or more than onethird OF the
deposits of the people Of Mane-capital which l.,
needed al heme for the development Of the abund-
ant resources of the State. Ii is claimed, however
that so long as the law forbids savings Banks to
loan on names alone is impossible for them 10 find
opportunities at home for the investment OF all
their deposits. The Examiner presents some I'M
portant facts bearing on this point, which Will
claim your considerate attention. The act OF the
last legislature, relating 10 Savings Banks, has
been found defective IN some particulars, aud will
require amendment. II is believed, however, that
the State tax OF one per cent. intended to be i'm
posed on the deposits OF saving institutions by
the existing law, viii be considered fnality, a
il undoubtedly is the maximum assessment which
could be made without causing the deposits to be
Withdrawn and the revenue Of the state to fall %
and at the same time it is the minimum tax 10 which
popular opinion would be likely TO permanently
assent.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS,
Notwithstanding the shadow of the great fnan
cial disaster which more than twelyemonth since
pals red the Industries and business Of the country
has rested this State during the entire year ius
closed vet there is reason 10 believe that our ma
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

Although our laws authorizing imprisonment
for debt were long since modified so as TO largely
mitigate the evils Of 30 extreme remedy for the
enforcement Of the rights OF creditors, vet they
seem to me unjust and unwise. Practically they
rarely aid % the collection of claims against dis
hOnesl debtor; Il Is only the honest but unf1r.
tUna,e debtor that J. reached By them. our Grim.
NAL law are already sufficient, or may be made
reach dishonest debtors guilty OF fraudulent
acts. But statutes which authorize the mpT.sOn.
meRt oC pcnniless debtor who cannot secure the
means % pay the costs Of a disclosure, where no
fraudulent practice or Intent is alleged, operate
iniuriously 10 the interests OF industry and trade
foster An unwi>e use OF the credit system 10 the
ultimate disadvantage Of the creditor and the not
unfreqpent Oppression OF the debtor and his unof-
tending family, and are contrary to 4 sound public
policy sud the spirit Of the age.
RIGHT OF WOMEN TO HOLD OFFICE.
In Response to- tlne-tIonS prolouutle.l l,V the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

In re-gou-' to yne-tiOns Iropouuded 10y th'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12

Tue report or the Attorney General presents
valuable AMI Interesting record OF the success
which has attended The administration OF The
criminal Law, OF the state during the past gear.
The suggestions which be mSkes relative 90 Ger.
tain amendments Of these Laws, wiz doubtless re-
ceiys tha; consideration which their importance
demands.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
Rates of Advertising.
ESCAPE OF AN AERoNAUT.

Rockport Qnd.) correspondence Of
the Cincinnati Commercial IA ter
rible accident occurred at the Mclean
county (Ky.) fair on Thursday last.
the particulars Of which have lust
been received here by parties witness.
ing the occurrence. One l.. D. Atch.
ison, who has been making balloon as
tensions at the fairs Of several coun-
ties in this vicinity, was engaged to
make daily ascension at Calhoun.
KY, and on Thursday, while prepar.
ing to ascend, it was noticed that the
balloon was very frail, the cotton of
which it was made being badly dam.
aged by the smoke and hot air used to
initiate it. In opposition to the warn.
ings of the spectators the ascent was
made, and while at a height variouslv
estimated at between 500 and 1000
feet the charred canvas took fire, the
balloon collapsed, and Atchison COM
menced the descent at fearful rate of
velocity. When he first noticed the
fire he made an effort to swing the
balloon so as to fall among a clump of
tress near the fair grounds, and par
TALLY succeeded. He struck the limb
of a gum tree in in his descent, break
ing off the limb, which arrested his
speed and fell with him to the ground.
"The spectators, some of whom
were so horror-stricken they could NOT
follow his descent, saw him as he came
down and disappeared behind the fence
inclosing the ground. The people
made a rush for the spot, and so great
was the rush that a large portion of
the fence was broken down. Atchison
was found lying insensible under the
slowly burning canvass Of the balloon.
and the heavy limb of the tree lying
across his PROSTATE body, which ap.
parently struck the earth with such
force as to make deep indentation.
He was taken up and conveyed to
hotel, where it was ascertained that his
left thigh bone was badly fractured,
but no other bones were broken. He
recovered consciousness in short time
and told those around him that when
he discovered the fire in the balloon
he resigned himself to death, but made
the effort to guide the balloon to the
timber as a sort of forlorn hope. He
retained his presence Of mind until he
struck the tree, when the blow stunned
him, and he lost consciousness. The
physicians think he will be able to get
about in few weeks, no internal in
juries having been discovered, but the
external bruises are fearful, under all
of which the poor young man, who is
only about twenty-three years old,
bears up with great cheerfulness,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
THE PROGRESS OF FISH CULTURE.

The establishment of the United
States Fish Commission, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Livingstone, on tho
McCloud river, in California, for Sc
curing the eggs of the California.
salmon, for introduction into Eastern
waters, and which has just been closed
fer the season, has been highly success
ful in its object, no less than 5000, 600
eggs having been obtained. The great
er part of these have already been
shipped to the Fish Commissioners of
the various States to be by them
hatched and planted in appropriate
waters. Due provision has been made
for supply to the waters of every
State. Large numbers have been
sent to Texas to be hatched under the
direction of the Commission. Several
millions of salmon eggs are now hatch
ing out in the waters of the McCloud
river for the increase of the supply in
the Sacramento. Part of the expense
of this latter work is borne by Gov.
Stanford and other citizens of Cali
fornia. Operations in connection will
the taking of the eggs of the sea
salmon and of the land-locked salmon
of Maine have also begun under direc-
tion of Charles G. Atkins.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
THE ANTLERs or THE DEER.

According to a paper by Mr.. John
Dean Cation, in the american Natural
ist, there is a substantial indentity be.
tween the antlers and the ordinary
bones of deer; in fact, the antlers are
external bones, of very rapid growth,
which mature speedily. die and are
thrown of, while the other bones are
of slow growth, and persist through
life. The process of growth is very
curious and interesting. 1t consists
in a deposit of earthly salts (osseous
natter from the blood vessels, analog-
Gus, in a rude way, to the growth of
certain tubular incrustations in hot
springs. Ossifcation finally chokes
the vessels of supply at the lower part
of the antler, and thus arrests the de-
posit of bony particles, leaying the
upper parts hollow, though braced in
every direction with thin plates OF
bone. But when everything is filled
solid below, and all sources of nutri.
ment have been cut OIL, the antler dies
and is removed by n still stranger
process of undermining, effected by
one of the systems of blood vessel;
which supplied it while it was grow
ing.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01

Carpets are bought by the yard and
worn by foot.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
MRS. e. M. HEATH,
DRESSMAKER, Tionesta, Pa

lV1 this place for tho purpose of meeting
want which the ladies of the town and
county have for long time known, that
of having 4 dressmaker OF experience
among them. am prepared to make all
kinds of dresses in the latest styles, and
guarantee satisfaction. Stamping for braid
ing and embroidery done in the best man.
ner, with the newest patterns. All ask
is a tair trial. Residence on Water Street,
in the house formerly occupied by Jacob
Shriver. I4tf
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moment back it was the. sweetest |
ever lived through.
Then, what2 A splash of Crimson
and orange on the white wall of the
house; cry from Fanny. We both
turned and looked. Up in the midst
of the far meadow there rose column
of fire, and / had locked poor innocent
Williams up in it, to be roasted alive.
"Oh, Fanny" 1 cried, glancing at
the horrible sight. "I'm a murderer
"a murderer-don't touch me-"
And away l few to undo nv mis-
chief, if there was time. There might
be perhaps.
Hever was such a run as l took
across that long meadow.
But when ! reached the door. plunp-
ing my hand in my pocket for the
key, could not find it, had drop.
ped it somehow. 1t was not about
me.
"Williamsp' l cried; civilians
are you there9 1 am outside; cour-
age |"
There was no answer.
"For heavens sake, if you can speak
do" shrieked, but silence answered
me. Doubtless the smoke had already
smothered the poor fellow, but l set to
work and tore away the burning
boards. l was scorched. My hair,
my face, my eyebrows. Twice my
clothes were on fire, hut l rolled OIL
the grass, and was up and at the
flames again. Oh, it was horrible,
horrible If he had been my rival it
would have been bad enough, but an
innocent young fellow, his sweetheart
waiting for him somewhere. What
wretch l was.
"God have mercy on me-" cried /.
"Let me save him; don't punish me
by making me a murderer ?" and |
tore and wrenched the boards with my
burnt hands And in a mement more
--well-it was the roof that fell, /
think-I don't know.
Hell do very nicely now," said
some one--"very nicely; plenty of
nourishing food, quiet, and the wash
directed. No danger, no danger,
though his escape is wonderful
1t was the family doctor, and was
on the spare bed in the bedroom with
bandages about my hands. Mother
sat there SO did Fanny. Father
looked over the bed-foot. Peleg and
Jane Maria, the help, were also visi-
BILE.
"And why to gracious he was so sot
on saving that old shed, I can't tell, !"
said mother. "Must have had some.
thing precious there"
They did not know, then. l sat up
and looked at them all.
"It wasn't the she'd" said /. "Mo-
ther, father, Fanny. it was Mr.. Will
Jams. / had locked him up there. I've
murdered him."
mo you haven't" said another voice,
and some one came round the bed.
"I'm alive, you see, You didn't think
I'd stay locked up in cow-shed when
l had an engagement with lady, did
you? just burned the lock off with
my cigar and came away. 1 intended
to give you a fright in return for
your trick. / suppose it's what you
call a practical joke in the country /;
but didn't think of anything serious.
I'm really sorry"
don't know what said. I know
I felt like fool; but that was not as
bad as feeling like murderer.
had pretty pair of hands for the
next four weeks; but didn't mind it
as much as if Fanny had not fed me
with hers. She petted me as though
l were hero instead of an idiot. l
believe she thought had done some
thing noble and grand. She's been
my wife--how long, Fanny? Not so
long as to have forgotten to be lovers,
though my boys head is on a level
with his mothers shoulders, and my
own is turning gray.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
The following singular epitaph ap-

The following singular epitaph ap-
pears on a tombstone in the southern
part of England: "To the memory OF
Tabitha, wife of Moses Skinner, gen
tlemanly editor the The Trombone, a
kind mother and exemplary wife.
Terms, two dollars a year, invariably
in advance. Office, near Coleman's
grocery, up two flights. Knock hard.
we shall miss thee. mother job
printing solicited" We don't know
of any way a man could advertise
himself better--that is to say, any
more.
"Maister," said an old Scotch ser
want, "whether is't guide manners when
a gentleman gies We glass of whus-
ky, to TAX drip or drink off the
haill o't?" The master having, in
homely Scotch phrase, judiciously re-
piled to his poser that the courtesy
consisted in imbibing the whole, tho
man exclaimed with sigh of relief
"TheH, Guide be thankit, l was man
nerlyl"
Never insult man because he is
poor in purse or raiment; for beneath
a ragged coat it may be that a muscle
lies concealed that could put head
on the oldest man in the business.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
ID, w. CLARK,
DOUBLE YOUR TRADE.

Drurrists. Grocers and Dealers PURE
China and Japan Teas in sealed packages,
screw top cans, boxes or half Chests
t;rowers' prices. Send for circular. The
Wells Tea Company, POI Fulton 81, n:
y. T., O. Box 1860. 10 H'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
LAWRENCE House,

TIONESTA, PA, WILLIAM LAW
L RENEE, PROPRIETOR. This house
IL centrally located. Everything new and
well furnished Superior accommoda-
tions and strict attention given to guests.
Vegetables and Fruits of all kinds served
in their season. Sample room for Com
mercial Agents.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
FOREST HOUSE,

Q a. WARNER PROPRIETOR. Opposite
-. Court House, Tionesta, Pa. just
opened. Everything new and clean and
fresh. Tho best of liquors kept constantly
on hand. A portion of The public patron
ace is respectfully solicited. 4-l7-ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
NATIONAL HOTEL
CENTRAL HOUSE,

DONNER q AGNEw BLOCK. L.
ID AaNEw, Proprietor. This is a new
mouse, and has Just been fitted up for the
accommodation of the public. A portion
Of the patronage of the public is solicited.
@S-ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
C. B. Weber's Hotel,

TTYLERSBURGH,P PA. G. b. WEBER,
L has possession of the new brick hotel
and will be happy to entertain all his old
customers, and any number of new ones
Good accommodations for guests, and ex-
cellent stabling. lO-3m.
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DR.. ]. L. Acomb,

physician AND SURGEON, who has
L had fifteen years experience in large
and successful practice, will attend all
Professional Calls. Office in his Drug and
Grocery Store, located in Tidioute, near
Tidioute House.
IN HIS STORE WILL BE FOUND
A full assortment OF Medicines, Liquors
Tobacco, Cigars, Stationery, Glass, Paints,
oils, Cutlery, all of the best quality, and
will be sold at reasonable rates.
DIR. CHAS. O. DAY, an experienced
Physician and Druggist from New York,
has charge of tho Store. All prescriptions
put up accurately.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-12-01
W. c. COBURN, N. D.,

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON offers his
4 services to the people of Forest Co.
Having had an experience of Twelve
guarantees to give satisfaction. DIR. CO.
burn makes specially of the treatment
of Nasal, Throat, Lung and all other
Chronic or lingering diseases. Having
investigated all scientific methods of cur
ing disease and selected the good from all
systems, he will guarantee relief or cure
in all cases where cure is possible. No
Charge for Consultation. Ali fees will be
reasonable. Professional visits made at
all hours. Parties al distance can con-
suit him by letter.
Office and Residence lst door east of
Partridge's New Block, foot of Dutch
Hill Road, Tionesta, Pa. 25tf