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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Oxford County Grange.

The annual meeting OF Oxford County
Pomona Grange will be held ct Grange
Hall, South Paris, Dec. 9Th, al 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
The first business before the meeting
will be the election an1 installation OF
officers for the ensuing year. O.her
business OF importance is expected 10
come before the Grange for action. and
it is very desirable that the members be
present at the time appointed.
G. c. PRATT, Sec'y.
Sonth Paris. Nov. 90. 1875.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

james, Freeman. PortlaDO' -
that we should have extra -
thanksgiving this year, aal - -
keg of splendid oysters "n'. r,.,.
just in time to stuff the lrThey' iD'
Mr.. Freeman puts these o'''"i,
convenient packages and loT"''y &
fresh to any section. AddEs''
Union Wharf, Portland. q
The journal says that L iss ri
disappeared from Augusta on IS s,
of the l4th OF October. ! n' ~
erine's(Can) News states thaI az. d
sensation has occurred al L'n, A, .
Twenty Mile Road. A new - ~
was discovered on the ~ .s,ji
some one he'd teen buried r 1913
was subsequently discovered u'sa.sby
had been stolen from I'm NE 2
undertaken. A party opene ,u.,oe,,
when the body Of ayoung $o ~
discovered in the stolen COM nasu :
every evidence of haviOg Us Y
in haste and by inexpefle"sTr BE- :
The Journal thinks there u fSs;'
connection between these wv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Bethel.

Nov:-lS. The ladies' connected with
the Bethel Grange gave nice supper in
their Hall last Tuesday evening 9th inst.
After bliel session OF the Grange the
members partook oil nice supper which
had been provided by the good sisters.
After which discussing several topics
did not lag, aud rs would be supposed
very many experiments in butter mlking
and the best kind of churns were freely
discussed. by d. +. Brown. A. w. VAL
entine, w. w. Mason and others. The
question proposed Tor next Tuesday
evening is, How shall we feed and water
our cows TO obtain the most profit from
them for the next five months, leaving
them in good condition for next summer
Mr.. Wheelcck Davis. son of Abner
Davis, Esq will sail for Eirope next
Tuesday. lie intends to spend the win
ter in Paris, and will visit DENMARK and
other places in the spling.
Casper l.. Copen and Bother planted
this season sixteen acres oil potatoes.
We learn Mr.. Ira w. Bean Is having
good success with his washing machines.
Those wa) have u5,I the say they
cannot DO beaten by the high price ma
chimes.
The pulp business is getting to be
agitated quite extensively in this vicin-
ity.
The funeral OF Capt. Timothy Barker
was attended Sunday. Z. NJ. by large
concourse of people. Capt. Barker has
been one OF our most uprigh. and relia-
BILE citizens. His age was 81 years.
Some of our farmers have sold their
hops Tor twelve cents per pound, while
others are holding on to them till next
month, thinking they will get more.
We learn the Old Folks Concert is
going to be repeated again in Bethel.
c.
There are at present over one hundred
members OF Mt. Abram Lodge, I. D. of
o. F., and we are in hourishing posi-
,ion owing to the excellent man
agement Of the officers, and the gen.
eral praiseworthy conduct OF the mem.
bers. We paid out Tor sickness and
deaths about $500. and we have on
hand in money, notes and other property
about $500. A vote of thanks were
extended to Bro. Lurvey. Sec'y. and Sl5
were appropriated for labor of love.
j. A.
Nov. 25th.-TheIe was large attend
ance at the vestry of the Congregational
church last Monday evening, as there
should have been. The charade repre-
senting thirteen wax figures was given
with splendid success, and had the desired
effect. 1t was a representation OF rare
perfection and would bear repetition and
encouragement in any village. In the
fore part Of The evening select reading by
Miss Kate Davis. song by Miss Fannie
Twitchell. winning great applause as she
always does. The song aud chorus,
Charley don't CO." was very entertain.
ing. It is to be hoped these entertainments
will he continued through the winter.
Mr.. John Swan, one OF the Oldest resi-
dents in this town. died last Sunday
morning after long illness. Mr.. Swan
has been one of our most upright and re-
liable citizens. His age was SO years.
G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

.;,.r,,ion two hundred and fifty dollars )
ss,,rs from William Chapman, ID 10
.ane.-considoration two hundred anu
af,v dollars Terry NJ. Davis. home '''"'
to james Pearl.-considera''on '"v ~
seven hundred dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the ofice-whether directed TO his name or
auOther's or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment
? II = person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearages, 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.
s. TheCOurts have decided thatrefosing 10 take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office
or removing and leaving them uncalled Tor, Is
prtua CIcte evidence of maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

The late Monsieur Guibord was
certainly The most thoroughly buried
man since the Pompeiian days. The
liquid cement with which the grave was
filed was mixed with scraps OF tin and
sheet iron in order to prevent drilling.
There was no ceremony. but just as the
last shoyelful of earth was thrown in q
young man forced his way through the
ranks Of the police. uncovered his head,
and with deep emotion said: "He was
my master. lam printer. He taught
me my trade and l will make the sign OF
the cross f,r him-for Joseph Gui-
bord. Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Local A1entS.

for the OxFoRD DEMOCRAT. They will receipt
Tor cash and attend IN orders for Job Work, Adj
vertising and 10 any other matters which subscri-
beers may desire
(Eyery Postmaster I'm Oxford County,
Albany }. II. LOvejoy: Andover, r. A. Bod
well: Bethel Foster X Hersey, E-W. Woodbury.
BrownReld, j. :. Frink; Buckdeld, j. II. DeCos-
ter. W. Atwood. Fryeburg, A. +. Lewis, B. W.
Ackeene; Gilead, ThOs. Wright, A. j. Blake
Grafton, Benz. Brooks Greenwood, ID. a. Colin
Hanover. \. N. Knapp: Hebron, a. q. Whitman
Hiram, L. \. WadswOrth; Mason, q. IL. Brown
Mexico, IL W. Park; oxford, Rev. :. y. Lock
wool, &. T.. Hawkes. Peru, 4. l., Haines Porter
r. W. RedlOn, Isaac l.. French, RumtSrd, W. Il
Abbott, 4. IL. HutchinS; sweden, III. sanders
). Waterford, j. NJ. shaw; Woodstock, y. g
HOughtOn; Franklin < Milton Plantations, L. H.
Thornton.
Agents will deduct theiri!commssion before
sen ling moneys 70 this Ofice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

The DAILY kKSNEBEC JOURNAL dur
ing the session OF Legislature about TO
open. will be furnished to any address
for 90. The merits of this Journal,
containing. as ii does, full reports Of
legislative proceedings. has made it "a
very popular and valuable mode OF
obtaining Information from the State
Capitol.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
II is announced tina. Gov. Dingley

lr is announced that Gov. Dingley
viii soon resume bis editorial chair 10 the
Journal Office. Mr. Diugley says he is
convinced, moro than ever, that the
journalist has larger da'd OF influence
than any other individual in tho State.
We may expect tho Journal to take an
active part in the presidential campaign
of &c, and we feel confident that il will
have tendency TO tone up tho political
literature of this State. With his late
political experience. Mr.. Dingley will be
fully competent u deal with any com.
binations which may be formed for
political management. aud doubtless, he
will exercise his knowledge By looking
after the best interests OF our common
wealth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

Geo. V. Edes. the veteran Editor and
Publisher, whose biography we published
two weeks ago, died Friday morning.
He had very recently celebrated his golden
ve1dioO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30

"THE safety OF a nation lies in the
existence of two well balanced powers,
is frequently expressed truism. The
minority party has duty to perform as
important if not so conspicuous as that
of the majority. It's mission is to prevent
corruption 10 the civil service and ex.
travagance In the administration oil
public affairs. In pursuing this work
II ha s perfect right TO use any means
at hand ,ridicule or argument. statement OF
inyective, but il should never let cor
rupt official remain inofliee. nor allow an
extravag ant measure 10 pass unchai'
lenged. Some few minority paper:
understand the position which they
occupy, and an ng this few is the Bel
fast Journal For year or more it has
been bounding tho Collector at Belfast,
until an investigation was had as TO his
management, and as result tho incum'
bent resigned aud his place has been
filed by the appointment of Vino Mar
shall. We know nothing personally OF the
affairs of Belfast, but have admired the
persistence with which the Journal has
followed the official in question, raking
up one after another, acts, at least
questionable. TO the finale in the last
issue. Acts 20 If the Official was
was not corrupt, he is very much
abused man. ard should vipdicate his
character at bar Of Justice. II appear
ances are correct. the Journal deserv es
the thanks of every republican for
assisting the party in its efforts 10 secure
a pure. honest administration.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Peru.

Nov 2O.-Ths first snow of the season
ABOUT SIX inches fell in the town on the
ilth inst. bu. did not remsin to mike
s'eaa'ng' Va The 18th six inches more
came after which the wind chsnoed %
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-30
Weather Report.
Temperature last week at 5 A. NJ.

SUNDAY, &c degrees, cloudy; Monday, u, clear
Tuesday IL, clear; Wednesday, 81, clear: Thurs
day, l3, clear; Friday, 20, cloudy; Saturday, IS
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

letter. said had the letter where
I could put my hands upon it. He
then offered me 5000 and the position
heretofore alluded to for ii, and said it
wo Id be nice p ce for my boy, with
chances for promotion. He then pull
ed out the statement again and read it
to me, AMI said he would modify it 10
suit me If I would sign it. 1t was Il e
statement vindicating Gov. Taylor. I
declined to sign the statement or to
dispose of the letter.
Bashford then said "Now you. have
declined all my propositions; now will
you make one? and, if have not mon
ey enough to satisfy you, get into the
buggy with ME and 60 into Madison,
and | will satisfy you" I then told
him no amount of money would induce
me to violate my conscience; that no
act or word Of mine should be used to
keep Taylor in position he was SO IN
worthy to fill.
Bashford said they did not care
much about the Carter Farr matter
they would squelch that; but this trans
action they could not answer, and that
it would defeat Taylor.
again told him [ would not give up
the letter or make any statement, for
any consideration. He then complain
ed that had not treated the Governor
we'll. as he would not have been a can
didate for denomination, if he had rot
supposed he would have got the letter.
That he, the Governor, could have re-
tired as well as any Governor ever did
at the end of his term.
Bashford said his interview was very
unsatisfactory to him, as he was afraid
he had left me more unfriendly than he
had fonnd me. Bashford then tried 10
get me to promise not to expose the
transaction for week, but | refused.
Then he wanted me to come to Madison
again to see more aboutlt, bat | declined
to be interviewed by him any more on
the subject, and thus the matter finally
ended after long season of being bad
gered, importuned, annoyed and APP
pealed to on the subject, by Bashford
and Gov. Taylor.
In reference to the falsehood in is
! sue of the Democrat herein alluded to,
[ say that no Republicans ever offered
me 81 600 if I would make a statemen
eliminating the Governor for an at,
tempt to bribe me while member oil
the Dane County Board-and further
say, [ never offered to make a state
ment completely generating Gov. Tay-
lor of having attempted to bride me, II
| the Governor or his friends would
pay methe sum Of $500.
1t is we'll known to many in Dane
county that have always spoken free
ly about this transaction since 1871
and never particularly tried to cover it
up. It is so we'll known that the Dem
ocrot cannot meet the question by viii
flying ne. IL. Il. BREREToN.
STATE T1 =. OF F WISCONSIN, }ss
II. II. Drereton being duly sworn says the forego-
| to tn best of his knowledge and belief.
FL. Ii. BRERETON.
| Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 18th day
| of October, 1876.
GEORGE w. BELL,
Justice of the Peace.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

Buys and sells Domestic and Foreign Exchange
and United States Bonds Draws Drafts payable in
any part of England, Ireland Scotland, Wales, Ger
many and Norway. Highes price paid for Gold and
Coupons. Collections made and RENTED at lowest
bank rates. And sells passage tickets to and from
all European Ports, on the National American and
Anchor lines of Steamers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
TAYLOR was a Supervisor, ant

TAYLOR was a Supervisor, and
thought that a Supervisor could be
bought for about $40. He has since
found out that much depends on what
Supervisor it is that one wishes to buy.
having lately offered $500 in money
and 5000 Office for one, without be-
ing able to make purchase. The
Average price of a Dane county Su-
pervisor has greatly "riz" since you
was one, William.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
AN INTERVIEW
Between the Governor and
His Aid-de-C Camp.
FURTHER REVELATIONS
ANOTHER AFFIDAVIT.
" We'll, Van, What's the Rip. !"
FURTHER REVELATIONS
ANOTHER AFFIDAVIT.
Well, Van, What's the Rip. ;"
Dgs MONIES. Iowa. Oct. II, Is

DEs MONIES, Iowa, Oct. II, 1875.
EDrroRs STATE JoURNAb:--I notice in
.he Madison Democrat-Gov. TAYLOR
mouth-piece-tha the editor, TAYLOR sils
lustr;ous son-inelaw, says: "Now Cows
TAYLOR says if anybody made money in
this bounty business, it vas FAIR, not
he." That paper also persists in heaping
columns of abuse on my head, hoping no
doubt, to make Gov. TAYLOR appear ex-
tremelY innocent and virtuous by trying
to blacken me with false statements I
hoped he would have sense enough not 20
compel me to tell all know about Gov.
TAYLOR. But the determination is to try
and kill me and save the Governor and
the Reform party, right or wrong: In
self defense | shall use such weapons as
| have in my power.
have made one statement, and if am
so unworthy to be believed, why does not
Gov. TAYLOR condescend to deny it, and
have me locked up for libel and perjury?
The fact is he is little careful how he
approaches the animal The only dodge
he seems to have is to say that [ made
all the money. But will the people be-
leve that this great economist and faith>
flu! servant of the people would stand by
and see a recruiting officer swindle his
town out of $500 or $500? He says ISAAC
ADAMS and j. w. SHARP were associated
with him in procuring all the soldiers,
but the Hon. ISAAC ADAMS says it is false,
that VIM. R. TAYLOR handled all the
money.
enclose you statement of an inter-
vi I hol xrif
turn from Waupaca, after the CARTER
letter was published. 1t may have ten
dency TO enlighten the Madison Democrat
and all inquisitive friends of Gov. TAYLOR
as to who actually made money out of the
bounty business, and as to who might
have made some money by making false
statement to shield somebody.
AS the battle RACES and continues to
get hotter, | will send some more ammu-
milton. Yours, truly,
i
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

Republicans OF $I24,76I.O5.
The above are the official figures, and
we commend them to the candid con-
sideration of the people. Two years
ago, the Reform party was placed in
power, it having made strong promises
of retrenchment in our public expendi-
lures. This is the way it has kept its
promises. Is there any good reason
why the people should not relegate it
back to the obscurity from whence it
came?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
Z FL

WILL BUY 40 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
w town of Wyoming, on the road from Wyoming
to Otter Creek. 35 acres under the plow- @Can be
about 60 acres broke. Plenty of timber to pay for
Three or four good springs close by the house.
Good log house. 16x23 feet, good frame granary,
12x2O feet. haIfacre of hops.
will take a good team, harness and wagon at a
cash price, in part pay, if desired besides which
want $3.50 in cash. Balance of purchase money on
easy terms.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises, or of A. s. HEARN, at the CHRoNI
GLE office.
EDWARD J. MABBOTT.
7maYTJ.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

Ill. l.. Farr, of Cottage Grove, Dane County, WIS.,
being swornays that he signed the above and forego-
ing statement prepared by him, and knows the con
tents thereoand that every statement therein made
is true III. l.. FARE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of
October, 1875.
IL. s. LEVI j. BROWN,
Notary Public.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
E2EFOR M.
tits Badly Needed.
The State Expenses Largely
Increased.

The chief card Of the Reformers in
this campaign has been the claim that
their administration had greatly reduc-
ed the expenses of the State; that in
fact they were saving the enormous
sum Of $500 day, as compared with
the Republican administration which
had preceded them. We always had
our doubts as to the truth of these
statements, The books of the State
had been long in the hands of the Re-
formers and they had failed to unearth
any malfeasance in Office on the part
of the Republicans; the number of
State officers and appiontees had not
been reduced, nor their salaries in the
least diminished, and we couldn't un-
derstand how so great a saving as $500
day could have possibly been achiev-
ed. Still, as prices of almost every
thing had declined it was but reason
able to anticipate that there had been
some reduction of expenses. But alas
for those who expect any reduction of
expenses by the set that now infests
our State Capitoll The official figures
have been reluctantly given out by the
present Reform State Treasurer, and
instead Of a reduction ofexpenses, they
show large increase, Here are the
official figures of the States expenses
for the past four years, as furnished
by the Reform State Treasurer, Ferdi-
nand Kuehn, at the request of Ex-
Gov. U. G. Washburn:l
The total expenses of the State for the
years 1872 and 1873, under Repub-
lioan administration, we're
For 1872, 81 ,076, 442.96
For 1878. l ,l9l ,966 OIL
Total ................2,26 6, 408.97
The total expenses for the years 1874
and 1879, under the so-called Reform
administration have been
For 1875. 1850, 68.3 |
Total. .............. 2,29s, 87l.73
Balance in favor of the Republicans,
$3O,462,76.
During these four years there has
been expended for permanent improve
ments and other extraordinary expcn-
ses, as follows:
In 1S72..................-.....$ 1885, 100000
In lSI3....... .".........".". Z90, lO6.37
In 1S74......... S9,296,67
In loI5..."."....... Z5A ,0ll.4l
Deducting these amounts from the total
expenses of their respective years, and We
have the ordinary running expenses of the
State under Republican and Reform rule,
as follows:
UNDER REPUBLICAN RULE.
1872. .,.................... 1891 ,442 96
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

"THE best laid plans" &c. Tay-
lor's attempt to buy Brereton at ''pri-
vate sale" has resulted in himself be-
ing ssold" at public auction.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

WIN r. TAYLOR believes that ga
good name is better than riches" He
offered Farr mnch money a nd the best
Office at his disposal if he would give
him one
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
Republican Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR.
HARRISON LUDINGT0N, of Milwaukee.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
HENRY L. EATON, of Kicnand.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
HANS B. WARNER, of Pierce.
FOR STATE TREASURER
1IENhY b lETZ, of Manitowoc.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOHN r, BENNETT, of Rock.
FoR STATE SUPERINTENDENT,
ROBKET GRAHAM, of Winnebago.
ron COUNTY sUPT OF SCHOOLS,
SAMUEL PARKS, of Pulaski.
FOR MEMBER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DISTRICT
JOSEPH BENNETT, of D1dgevillc
FOR MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DisTkior,
KEARTON COATES, of Linden.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22
Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his farm situ 1ted two
miles west of DodgeVle containing acres of good
land all under cultivation, and having good hay bot
tom with small stream running through it.
The improvements consist of frame dwelling house
14x28 feet, with shed about 10 feet in width running
along the side of it; good spring house lover an
excellent spring. about three rods from the dwelling
house, log stable for five horses good frame sta
BILE 14x32 feet to the end of which is good cattle
shed is feet in length; and good log granary.
The place is well watered by two good springs.
Those wishing to purchase are invited to eand
the crops growing the farm, the proprietor
deemng them the best evidence he could give as to
quality of the land.
The farm is we'll situated, within one eighth of a
mile from Church and School House, and having
good roads running along the north and west sides
of it,
There is good new range ofmneral running dag
onaly through the place from northeast to southwest
with pump ready for working.
There will be also sold with the above 40 acres of
good timBe land, situated eight or nine miles north
oft
All the above property will be.sold at reasonable
price, and time gwen half of the purchase money,
secured by mortgage the premises Sold
For furt her particulars, call on
JAMES HUDGHEN, on the premises.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-10-22

hteruieao Nth Coz. Taylor on his return
from Waupaca after the Garter pu6Zica
ti0n.
The Governor reached the city of Madi-
son Saturday night, Sept. 18th, and on
Sunday, the day following, he came TO
Cottage Grove with his own conveyance,
consisting ola black or dark brown mare
and top carriage. Immediately on arriv-
ing at his son-in-law's house, near the
Presby terrain Church in Cottage Grove, he
dispatched his little granddaughter KATIE
KANoUsE. in search of me. She found me
in church, and handed me note asking
me to come oyer to IRA KANoUsE's, and
signed W r. Taylor. When the church
services were over, | FASTENED to answer
in person the note had just received;
met the Governor at the place above des-
ignated;. his first words of salutation were
these: Well, Van, what's the rip? / see
they have got you and in the papers.
| answered yes. He then said, did you
tell Carter that as be states? [ said did.
After little skirmishing, the Governor
said, Now, Van, you must help me out of
this. / asked him how | should dot? He