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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05
Daring Robbery.

About six o'clock Wednesday, evening
Thomas Pencil. Treasurer OF Cumber-
land county, was knocked down Ia his
Office and the safe robbed OF nearly $40
600 in bonds and money. y few mo
menis previous he passed into his Office,
and in the corridor observed two men
who on seeing him went down stairs. lie
sat down 10 his desk 10 do some writing,
having unlocked the safe and taken out
his books. Just then stranger came in
and asked him TO cash check. He said
he could not. and hearing n rap on the
window started up 10 see who 1t was
The man then struck him severe blow
on the head with club, Knocking him
senseless. II is supposed that another
man outside then came in, and together
they opened the safe. pulling cut the
drawers aud taking all the money they
could ind. They then rihed Nj. Pencils
pockets aud escaping through The win
dow. aud passing through court got on
10 Congress street.
The amount OF The county's money
stolen is 5000. done up in $1,000 pack
ages. There was one bond OF $1,000 and
five of 800. each belonging 10 Mr..
Pennel. and 800 in bonds belonging to
TO his son. which are known to have been
taken. Mr. Pencils wallet containing
$50 aud some valuable papers were also
taken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05

DEATH OF Hon. GERRIT SMTH.-llon.
Gerrit Smith. one of the most disIin.
guished philanthropists and lovers OF
liberty that ever lived in this or any other
country. died ia New York al the r,si
dence OF his nephew. Gen. Cochran, Sat
urday, the morning after Christmas, OF
apoplexy. lie lett his home in Utica,
n Y, TO meet his wife in the city and
spend Christmas. He spent Christmas
day very happily and retired TO bed at
night in robust health. On rising the
next morning his wife noticed that he was
deadly pale Greatly alarmed. SIZE
asked him il he was i'll. His reply was !;
81 avn weak, very weak" These were
the last words he ever uttered aud he
died in short time. He was born IN
l197 and was Is years old. His father
was one oil The largest landholders in the
United States, and he inherited a very
large fortune, and might have lived a lite
oi ease rs most men thus situated do,
without troubling himself about the mis-,
fortunes or privations OF others. But he
was nobler man. His sympathies were
with the poor and oppressed. As sam
pie of his benevolence he gave away nj
different times more than 200, 600 acres
OF land mostly TO poor white and black
men.i in parcels averaging fifty acres each.
lie presented 10 each of the children oil Il
deceased brother twenty five thousand
dollars. But these were only small parts
OF his charities. lie was one OF the
pioneers OF the auii.S.ayeIy cause and
his energies and his means were given
constantly and generously to the promo
ton OF that cause which seemed 10 him
OF uansccndent Importance. In 1892
he was elected member OF Congress,
hu. at the close OF the first session he
resigned his seat on account OF the press.
ure OF his private affairs aud also his
diSreish OF public life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05

The Press has letter from Augusta
on the organization OF the Legislature
which MAKE, Hon. l.. F. Webb OF Water.
willie President OF the Senate, with Capt.
Lane ~ Secretary; Hon. W W. Thorn
as.Jr., OF Portland, Speaker OF the House,
with 5 j. ChadbJurne, Esq. oil DiXmonl,
as Clerk, aud predicts that Hon, Geo. 6
Stacy will be re elected Secretary OF
State; Hon ). c. Hatch, State Treasurer ;
and Gen. b. b. Murray OF Pembroke, a,
Adiutant General. The gentleman last
named is Il very efficient officer and ha.
won an enviabie reputation for his skill
in detecting fraudulent claims in the de
parlment OF which he has charge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05
INTERESTING CorNcIDENce.-rh The re

INTERESTING CoNCIDENCE.-Ih The re-
ception rendered % the king OF the Sand
wich Islands by Speaker Blaine in the
name OF the American Congress calls to
mind an interesting coincident. The
first minister sent from this government
TO the Sandwich Islands was citizen OF
Maine. and his son is now one OF kala
kaua's train. When the king OF the
Sandwich Islands came 10 this country it
degolyed upon citizen OF Maine, rs
Speaker OF the House. 10 welcome the
distinguished visitor in The name OF the
American Congress. We might add that
the minister referred to above. Luther
Severance, was a citizen Of Augusta,
as Speaker Blaine is now. and that both
were, at different times editors OF the
kennobec Journal. Our kingly guest
will have some reason to remember
Maine after he returns 10 his dominions.
-KcHncJsc JOUrnra
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05
Newspaper Decisions.

b. ANY person Who Who takes paper regularly
is'm the Oiicc- whether o. reCtrd u his name 81
.,nojher. or whether he has Subse rihe,i on not
is rc~ponsihle ior the paymcnt
:. IL rcr>on order his paper discontinued,
Pc mu>t pay all arreardgr-, OF the Publisher may
r'utliic To send "a until paymeat - hit,le. aRsi
collect the wholc amount whether The pal,er I,
taken from the oflce or not
3. The Courts have decided that refusing To- lake
nvW 'P1lcrs and periodicals frOm the post Office,
Vr removing and lea, ins them uucalled Tor d,
srIHid lecie evidence OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05

We are always sorry whom our
friends OF long standing feel i, TO be ior
their in terest 10 leave the good old State
of Maine 10 seeStOUuncs elsewhere, but
We are also srali.icd TO know OF their
prosperity in their new places oil business.
On our recent visit TO Providence. Il. L..
we called upon our old friends Iultle *
Hobbs. formerly proprietors of the
Bryant's Pond House and OF the stage
line between BrYanl'S Pond and Andover
and who are well known in Oxford
county. They left Maine four years age
and opened large livery and board
stable at Providence. where they are NOW
doing an extensive and prosperous bust
ness. They board about a Hundred,
mostly gentlemens'. horses. and sone OF
them are valuable animals. They have
five stables occupying an entire block.
and have introduced every modern im-
proyement Tor the care and comfort OF
their boarders and FOR convenience in DO
ing their work. Maine horses are much
sought after by Providence people, aud
10 the stable Of futile & Hobbs we saw
several animals which we had before
seen in Maine.
These gentlemen also keep livery
stable and their best stock WAS carried
from this State. We also noticed that
their carriages and sleghs were from the
manufactures of Kimball of Portland
and Whitman OF Bryanl's Pond, and their
harnesses, or at least a good per cent. Of
them, were manufactured by j. ID. Rob
bins of Augusta. This fact ID highly
complimentary 10 those manufacturers
whose goods are not only elegantly
finished but possess The other more
essential quality, OF durability. Messrs.
futile & Hobbs do not feel them
selves permanently settled in Provi.
dence. but expect TO come again to their
native State which they still regard as
the best State in the Union.-Naiae Far
mar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05
To !SMbSrribers.

Ate; Jan /. lS7j, We shall be obliged
to pre pay postage on the ONFoRp DENO-
Graf. Every subscriber sending money
Ion arrears and for one wear in advance
from Jan. l., 1870. at the tate OF Sl.5O
per year, will receive this paper. postage
!f,s. until Jan. !. 1896.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05

A splendid portrait OF the late John
II. Lynde, Esq, has been completed ior
the Masonic Hall, Bangor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-05

Ia his letter of reply TO the charges
OF Mr.. Burleigh, Dr.. Wentworth simply
ignores the whole point made. The allie.
CATION against him is not that he neglects
his duty. but that there is no duty con
nected with his Office in the navy yard. -
that it is sinecurc abolished by Congress
bat re-estab,ished by the Department At
the iustigation of Mr. Hamlin, in order
to furnish place for DIR. Wentworth, his
representative and agent for the manage.
ment OF York county. The official time
table introduced in Mr. Burleieh's speech
indicates that if Dr. Wentworth dis.
charged the duties OF his office. which
we do not question, these duties were not
very burJensome. rs will be seen from
the following time table, which is Official:
NJ. Btsi,eor,', time az ne Knsrg Nary Yard
4. ~ .t 90. a. AL Erlu u a.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

"OLD ABE" THE EAGLE. Still
ALIVE. -"Old Abe" the pet eagle
of the 9Th Wisconsin regiment during
the civi! war, is still alive, and domi-
c'led as a prisoner at the capital Of
Its native State. The bird was in
nineteen pitched battles and as many
as eighteen skirmishes, and had sew.
eral feathers cut out Of his plumage
by q Confederate bullet. Be wonId
enjoy brisk fight as we'll as anv
soldier, and his harsh sc,eams of de.
tiance at the enemy are said TO have
been often heard distinctly above the
din of musketry and cannon. lie
has even had the honor of figuring
In the official reports of certain cam.
paigns,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

DAMAGES AwARDED.-A certain
Mitchell under the influence of had
whisky, attempted burglary some
months ago, and was fatally shot.
His widow brought suit under the
State Liquor law against the parties
who SOLD her husband the vile fluid.
The jury awarded the afflicted wo-
man $1,000 damages, or $500 for
each of three saloon keepers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
LIGHT IN DANGEROUS PLACES.

LIGHT IN DANGEROUS PLACES.
In Paris, the watChmeni in allmagazinep
where infamable or explosive materials
are stored, use, for purposes of illumina-
ton, light provided according to the
following method:
"Take an oblong vial of tie cleanest
glass; put into it piece of phosphorus
about the size Of a pea, upon which pouE
some olive oil heated to the boiling point
filling the vial about One>shird full, and
then close the vial with tight cork. To
use it remove the cork, and allow the air
to enter the vial, and then recork it. The
whole empty space in the bottle will then
become luminous, and the light obtained
will be equal to that OF lamp. AS soon
as the light grows weak, its power can be
increased by opening the vial and allow
ing fresh supply OF air to enter. In
Winter it is sometimes necessary to heat
the vial between the ..hands to increase
the fuidity of the oil. Thus prepared,
the vial may be used for six months"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
NUMBER 80.

P0OiibnEO RnpGB NJ
Wi'liamsburgh, Va. in l774. It favor
cd the Crown, and liv:d Tut short
time. Mrs. Boyle was good printer.
however, and fully understood her
busiGtss
Mrs. Elizabeth Timothee. after the
death OF her husband 10 1773, continued
publishing the Gazette in Charleston, s.
@. She conducted it iortwn years when
her son becoming of age, she passed it
over TO him.
From all accounts the early women
printers in the United States were as
remarkable as Journalists, as IN the more
mechanical work OF publishing. In all
the records Of those days. 1t is in no
instance hintsd that the new papers were
not fully as we'll edited and 40
energ sticaliy published by women as by
men.
Mrs. Watson, widow of Ehenexer
Watson, who died in 1777, continued as
one of the publishers of the Hartford
C"u' ant tor two years. "Ar least,
however" says the legend, "a Connect
cot gent eman. of steady habits, took her
as his sleeping partner" the accounts
of These people, If not as full as the
printer of to-day might wish, cannot
be accused of q waste of plain speak
ing.
Mary Crouch. another widow, relict Of
Charles Crouch, was born in Rhode Island.
Her iah her established a paper in
Charleston, S. G. ID opposition to the
Stamp Act. Mrs Crouch continued tho
paper until 1850, when she removed to.
Saem, Mass. taking her press and type
with her. She published a paper in
Salem for several years, and retired With
a comfortable fortune for woman Of that
time.
Mrs. Mary Holt. widow of John Holt,
Was publisher Of the New York Journal
In 1898, paper which had already been
conducted by a woman printer and
journalist, Mrs. Zenger, forty-fve years
before, This publication performed
marked services for the revolutionary
causes, and, as reward, the publisher.
Mrs, Holt, was appointed printer to the
State of New York, the only woman
recorded as ever having flied this
office,
Last mentioned, but not least in merit
and reputation. is Mrs. 11Jane Altkin.
This lady, at the death of her father in
Boston in 1902, continued his business
with talent and industry remarkable
even among women of the revolutionary
period. Her fame was high from the
excellent character and ability Of the
productions issued from her press. She
was also noted as thorough printer and
severe and accurate proof-reader.
Mention should perhaps be made of
Margaret Draper, of Boston, as she con-
Quoted, unaided, the Boston Meas Letter.,
the first regular newspaper published in
America. She was not one of The Re
publican women, however, and when
the British evacuated Boston she went to
England, where she received a pension
from the Government
In tho light of these facts, now matters
of history. let US not claim for this dee
csde the honor of having introduced
women into the printing Office. Women
opened for themselves this extensive and
worthy field oflabor,and the success which
their efforts is the best proof
oftheir capacity as printers, publishers
and journalists.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

NJ WHITAKER & co Manufacturers OF
ga Portable q stationary steam Engines and
15ullers, shafIpg and Pullier. Hand and Power
Tire Blenders, Tire DriI., and all othei kinds OF
Machinery. Also X nOeha Union Thimble Skelns.
yGycrs, Bolster and Reach Plntts, Kettles, Sleigh
sh4 aud Post Mauls Repairing done promptly.
ArnOsha, via ebrlI 2Uth, 1874
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

WAHNEN BROTHERS, NJ. 70 Main St., Keno
~ STA. Merchant Tailors. We keep constantly
on hand well selected stock OF Cloths Gents
Furnishing Goods, teady Made Clothing, Hats
and Caps OF Tie latest styles. Work GOne and
goods sold as cheap as at any other establishment
IN The Guy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

II livery TABLE Ben. Jewett is prepared 10
M furLlsh the best Horses aid Carriages, for
business or pleasure on the shortest D0lice.-
Hearse AT all nmes ready to ATTEND iure era sta
Bile on Market quare, near the Rect Office, Ken
Osha, Wisconsin,.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

HOHNSGN'S BOOK STORE, NO. 81 Main St.
90 full aud cOmplet" assortment Of school
Books. also standard aud miscellaneous Books,
rling aud all Paper, Sheet Music and Earious
articles OF The trade. b g. JohNsoN.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

I tCRG, has removed his Barber Shop to No.
An 81 Main ST., second door North of Thomas
Engnsh,s shop. which bulidj,g h , has thoroughly
Der. ana where he will he happy 10 naert his old
Customers all who require hie services in the art
2unso ial.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

MD ESEN u BEDE3S SEN, Manufacturers aHG
MG Dealers in all fzind- Of Furniture, Spri z
Beds Mattresses, Upholstered Goods. Chamber and
Parlor SeltS, Ready made Cntfins always on hand
Shop on Main neaI Wisconsin street.
Kenur ha. via.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

"a n ARNESS SHOP, Main Street, Kenoshs, Wis
~ D TIE subscriber would respectful ly imf0im
abs public that lie Seeps coslstanty on hand tail
assortment of gOode III his Zine. HanerseH, Sad
dies. &C., made TO order Also, all kinds of rP-
p4iring done on ehart Notice and al reasonable
rates, THOs. EEGLIsH.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

kEYRON A. BAKER. Attorney and Counsellor
lNn at Law. Real Estate Agent and justice of the
Peace. COnvc yaUcihg and Collection of Claims
promptly attended 10 on liberal terms. Office in
AimhalPa Block, cor. OF Main and Park Streets,
Kpnosha, Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

Mw AkBl.E WOtks
Tvs HUGGINS & WASHBURN
KcnOsha and Racine, Wis. Monumental and
ravestOne work executed IN the highest style of
re art. K. E. ROBERTS, Agent.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

a. DOAN. dealer IN Dry Goods, Staple and
So Fancy Goods. all kinds OF Cloths, Read
Cap,, &C.. &c Lei il be remembo req that we keep
nohug bu, first Glars goods, and further, will
not be u, dersold IN this any other Western
city. Kimba!ls Block, Main st kenosha, Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

1eRS + B09TH. Miliiner, DreFe and cloak
~ Maker, eaanestly .e0rcits The patronage of
the inhabitants kenHsha and Its enVlruus having
hal long experience IN the above business,
is competent t" give general satisfaction 20 her
atrons. Cor. Ssutn.& Ann street,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

MR EAT MARKET Main St., Kenosha, Wis
1Fa The choicest nf ell Kinds of Meats. SAT- Pork,
cOrnec Beef smoked Hams, Sausage, &C.. &c .,
constantly on hand. Prices alwQye reasonable.
VIM. ENGLE e. Co.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

H ANDRE, Manufacturer, Wholesale and
~ Retail dealer in Cigars. Plug, Cut Chewing
aud Smoking Tobacco, Snuff. Pipes. &c. His CT
gars are all made from best qualities OF domestic
and imported ,tbacco and fold to the trade at
lowest cash rates Also, constantly on hand some
1ne Meerschsnm Pipes Orders promptly filled
Basement Lvman's building, corner Of Main and
Market Streets, Kenosha, Mis-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

MN NEA@NGihasftted up new Hete Eaar
n 'nf the AK Oh, Park Stree where iae Will be
pleased to see all his old friends and customers.
Also dealer IA Foreign and Domestic Whaee and
Liquors Good Stalking IN connection.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

"a CROSAT, Blacksmith and Carriage Maker.
we job 0llI ID ne TO order. New But Eses and
Wagons alwa.r seady fer sale. Kenosha via.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

n wettern part of the CITY IA hanhsor,oiv 10.
cared and at prices lower than csn be found in anv
other CITY, Llheral Terms To those who W II hnld
Immediately Ample time given on The whole
purchase money. JOSIAH BOND.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

To the mirror eplaced chair upon 1t,
Climbed with trouble then onto the table.
Then The chair, until she reached the nlir
rOr,
Looking In to see If she had really,
On her back hump AS had been TOLD her.
ut 10 really 90, and am crippled"
Said she then, CAB, my n,d~ar, irst meehsr
Who so loved ms, always was so gentle,
AID 30 often took'ne with h-r walking,
Never said word Of . pch troubled
Blu tits true, and an really hump-backad.
Nov of what useis It. this hump ugly?
What can be inside>so strangely hidden
Alb, me, dear LardI How I should like TO
know
Thus spoke Gretchen:; slipped down from the
table
To the chair, seated herself upon 1t,
And thought, deeply, this poor child so lonelys
Wondering what in this bump was hidden.
When again she looked cut At the window.
Out into the pleasantsum sunahin~,
Sadly thought abe Of her own dear mother,
VITO had always taken her so gladly.
But she murmuree not, though often, slowly,
Rolled great tears from blue eyes, dim with
weeping,
Down the pallld checks w hch no one needed.
Ever thought ahe OF hersdarllng mother,
wac had left her, and now lived IN Heaven ;
Il. cry day she mGurned her, and al evening
Eel asieep, While .ainkln I, still with tears
Sleeping peacefully, 1T last. 10 wskcn
Never more on sxgtn
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

CA Il REED Dea'rrin Wac1es, Clocks and
w Fine .JewelrY, Millinery and FaGcy GoUds
Watches aud CloeksFep paired aud war s0ted Bon
nets and atAbeacAed and pressed. 30 Main St.
Kenosha, Wisconsin. 28Iy
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
In .hesRTAve ,ying.

In thesRTAve ,ying.
One of Gods angels downward few to her
From Cur 81. who eyer loved The little ones,
Cslling Them to Hlm. fhls.shlning angel
&c lily toncacd The ave where she was
lying,
Crying. Waken Gretchen Rise, come with
To thy mother quickly will take thee,
Up IN Hesvsur'
Wondering, liete ned Gretchen.
TO her seemed II az # sue weredreaming,
Like closed bud lay she IN hsrcofin
Butswcet sprIng-liks showers ere failing
DER her,
Sending new lie through all lor being
And her bonds We're looseued, and awakl n.
she are &C an stood before the angel,
Al his < srous pI essence thinking sadly
vi her lump, Which 'er had seemed 80 ugly
Aud Ids lImid, ''Havs rightly heard thee
INTO heaven, ssidsi thou I may un,er?
Can poui hum 9-backs also 20 TO Heaven ?
Va. ray thee, tell me T. EAld the angel.
~ thou GOOD aud pure child, art not hump
backedf
Ses lnJ SELL"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
All, then knew Gretchen

All, then knew Gretchen
For wbSt use the hemp had been intended
Which had held FIR her these wings so prsc.
ious!
Gladly followed she the beckonlng angel
In MS light SO rapid; ever soaring
High and higher in the Heavenly Kingdom
TIL she came again to her dear mother
Wfo. C glorious angel, there embrac her
And with her in Gods own fields Of ap,v
Gathered the sweet flowers of Joy Eternal.
B Id.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
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%ALl z I ?

YNNEErH ROR TEh1t MILLION All who desire
u Dents. operations will find it to their Inter
est to call on me. uEless they wish to pay a pre-
MUM for big preEensUns. ISAAC GEORGE.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07
And softly, gently touched he

And softly, gently touched be
Ahe poor hump between tue litlls shoulders :;
Aud again she Isl5 The spilng-lIk eurr,n.s
Flowing through her sOa! and crippled uoda j..
Inc snset, earthly bud Was now unfoIded
AUD pair OF wings spread from her shout.
dsrs,
B"AuLt us angel Uinga
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-01-07

Answered not word to these taunts, cruel :;
But, when she was left, she MO vsd The table