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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

RoxBURY, March 27.-Mr. F. NJ. Bios
som lost "a span of horses recently under
singular circumstances. lie went to
Bryanl's Pond Feb. IS; both horses ap-
peared TO be well when he reached home ;
few hours later one refused to eat; she
died after about tweuty-tour hours i'll
ness. Six days later, the other showed
similar symptoms; he died alter about
sixteen hours The lungs of both were
affected-some say badly. Men who
haveh had considerable experience in such
matters, say they DO not know what to
call the disease. 1t was thought that it
might be contagious. but no other horses
seem to have taken il. though several
were exposed.
We had wheeling March y; since then
We have had several inches of snow, and
the month has vigorously endeavored to
maintain his reputation. The Oldest ir-
habtant now remembers that Cotton
Mather told his great grandfather the
winter OF l7l6-17 was much like that
of 1878.
Mr.. Frank Hussey OF Leeds has bough t
Mr.. l.. d. Lov9oy's farm.
That tramp has been along seeking
labor Che labors with his knife and fork
or substitutes his fingers for them), but
being so far a resident OF this State, he
wasn't hung because he couldn't walk"
We usually have lively times at town
election-at least, for small town; but
this year it was all brotherly love. 1t
was R. L. Taylor (not K. So who Was
chosen Supervisor. r. II. NYE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02
-Concress could make Secretary SleT-

-Congress could make Secretary S1eT-
mans psfh perfectly clear BY Iii.v pc
dic,ous assistance. Bu, % d, Cannot r. o.
hir, +, ought 90 .et him alone. As .n-
fronuersmau SAID when he was a.'.t
With bear. con Lore. ityou can, help
me, dou'i help ,te uea-, ani you "Dl se,
the pre,tiest tgb, tha, ever was known.
-HIr-L.ru l-lrlI-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

DKNMARK.-James Richsrdson's wife,
an elderly lady OF Denmark. committed
suicide Friday by cutting Der throat with
a jacknite. Cause. dependency. She
nads 8 similar attempt three weeks ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

In Bethel March 22nd, Mr- Label A. wife OF
Major A. Grover, aged p years, ii months -
days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02
MARRIED.

In Wo0drt0ck. March 10. los Rev. David Kicker.
Mr. Alerck \. swan aud Miss Clara Morgan both
OF Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02
BORN.

In Hiram March i, a daughter % the wife OF
Isaac Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

An English writer 10 The N,ac,centh
Century was most impressed with the cX
IRENE gentleucss OF American manners.
Shade Of Dickens
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

NEwEY.-List OF officers elected in the
town OF Newry Tor 1873: Moderator, +
Powers; Clerk, c Bisbee; Selectmen
and Assessors, 5. L. WiGber, G. c. A,h-
erion, Joshua Li,ilehan; Treasurer, c.
Bisbee; Agent. s. Il. Widber; Super
visor, a. +. Russell Collector. L. W.
Killgore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

ALREADY some men are concluding
that the only way 90 get the silver dollar
is to earn it.''-Br1ziI (lvd , EntcrprtSe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

PARIs.-Regular business meetihg o.
Unity Club at Academy on "Wednesday
evening. Literary exercises will be pro
sented for the benefit OF members.
Mr.. o. A. Thsyer has accepted pos
ton in our sled factory,
Mr.. J. +. Stanley, Register OF Deeds.
is about TO move bis family into MIS-.
Mason's house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

SoUrH PARIS, March 80 oar village
school begins next Tuesday. r j.
Everett, \. b.. has been engaged 10 lake
charge OF the school tor another YEAR
We are sorry TO learn that tie health OF
Miss Morse-the former teacher OF the
Intermediate Departments so poor that
she will be unable to resume her duil :
tor ibe'present. Miss Hattie S. Fobes, a
very successful teacher, has been en-
ployed to take charge OF this department
tor the present term. Miss Crommoti
will resume her duties ns teacher OF the
Primary Department.
Al the annual meeting of the District,
vote was passed 20 have two ladies
added TO the District Committee. The
duty of this committee is to visit the
school from time TO time, attend examins-
tons and with the aid OF the teachers,
decide ss to the class each pupil shall
enter, also TO prescribe the course o!
study for the different classes OF each
school. The following were unanimously
chosen to serve on this committee for the
ems ling year: Geo. \ Wilson, ex- flicio,
Rev. c. d. Curc, Roy. F. c. Rogers, Dr.
|. Round, M,- Clara Hasard and Mis-:
Mar Deering.
George W. Fro,hilgham, the lad who
fractured his leg few weeks since, i.
dong wei, and will be ou, in 4 few day U.s.
The store OF y Dsyi9a Bolster hs.
been occupied tex ,to past week By F. O.
Bailey OF Portland as an auction room
Cole Of Norway apc,ionoor. Many "a
our citizens have taken advantage OF Til.
opportunity, and have purchased large
supplies of their goods. We understand
that their goods nov remaining will be
shipped to Portland tho frs. Of next
week. {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

There is also an sosurd prominence
given the Ia ed we tlas-, "l-c- Is /.
new thing 10 our voiussc. The words
should be "Ono hundred ceV-s. '-tls
ciuNdd C0UDstrctI..
"But that would be more OF s-oi a.
whopper ,hau ;he ether. '-HIr.ert
(C0hH.) C0araN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

The bubble %, Democratic reform ard
economy - exemi flied ir Congress. tas
been efiec.uAlY exploded. -Ic ut.1-
while a true reform $40 tcOl,UI lave
been s,eadiasty pursued 10 a.i branches
Of The G5ve.umCu. undo, RaF-1Dci- .-
miuisuauou TIE couF-rI--rs .. pfi.t
policy ant o.. administrative capacity,
thus instituted. are hict'y ll>ricIF,.-
SvrQc,.st Joanna. (B-p)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

-P-ul...,t copies 90. ue letter, g..
Wm T.. C..rf Icy erd VIM Lloyd Gar
risoJ OF '.e S.l...yL Policy C.. Pry>t'ru.
Have. including Appendix IcvitNi--
excuse ri L'ulSiaus JsTESlnc-s, vii be-
sent, postage or express paii. Tor S.1
cents each. from the Monitor aud States
man Office. Concord, y. Il or Gibson
Bros, Printers. IOI2 Peu-a Ave, WASH
ingtOn. ID. {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

WEST PARIS The private school
taught by IL A Fuller, numbers about
dty scholars. a lyceum has been or
gauized in connection with the school.
The next meeting will be q. Centennial
Hail on Wednesday evening, when there
will 5o discussion of the greeu5acS
question, also declamaiions, readings and
a paper.
The oyster supper, given on Thursday
evening by the Ladies Christian Aid So
cietT. was not largely attended on account
OF tho bad travelling.
Mrs. McAlI.ster. OF Greenwood, IT.
tempted suicide the 27,h inst. Taking a
sna. revolver which was KEEP. in the
house. sho loaded it and shot herself he
bal. akin. et,c. IN the forehead. But
yroopb.y owing To the manner u was
held the ball did not penetrate the skull,
bur glanced upward aud passed OCT a.
the top OF the head. Three reports were
heard, so IL is supPo. ed the two frs, shots
did not take effect. A. this writing. she
lies in a critical condition. 4 deranged
state OF mind, caused oy failing health, is
said 70 DE the cause OF the rash act.
G. L. Young is suffering from injuries
received on being thrown from wagon.
l.. 4. Paat has sold out to Rev. +. Hi
man.
The Methodist chapel. now 10 progress
sion. when completed will bee uen, and
pretty place Al worship. IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

PORTER, March Pa short time since
Mr. l. q. March of North Parsonsdc!d
had his buildings consumed By ire. saving
bu, "a small portion Of his furniture. Ia
surance Tor $500. And again last week
r. T. Bazo, Esq in the same vicinity,
had bis barn burned, with all It's contents
with the exception OF one horse. which
was badly burned. lie had burned IN
The barn, one horse, nine head Of horned
cattle, five sheep and our lambs. twelve
tons of has, mowins-machiue, horse
rake, carriages and farming tools. &c.
NJ Insurance. Supposed to have been
iucendiary.
There wore ton 54o.zsd az this
place on Sunday last, making tory tina,
nave been baptized here in the pas. six
weeks.
see that the Governor IS appointing
the proper Officers to enforce the game
law that Vas passed the present winter,
and hope the Warden Tor this County
viii appoint deputies Tor the towns who
will enforce the law 10 the very letter,
especially the destroying of innocen,
birds.
The roads aro settling lsl., and we
shall soon nave good wheeling. The
equinoctial storm was very severe in this
vicinity. /. l. +.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02
Jackson's Catarrh Snuff
AND TROCHE POWDEH

DELIGHTFUL And PLEASANT REMEDY IL
Catarrh, Hsadarie. Bet Rreo'h Hoarsene5'
.fsthma Bronchitis, coughs, Deafaes', SC.
And all Disorders resulting from COLDS In
Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This Remedy does not DRY mp" a Gaiarrh
but IOOSENS DC; irce- the head COD $40 offensive
matter. quickly removing BAD Breath and Head
ache. afIays aud so"thss the burning heat
ln Catarrh. Is go mild AMI agreeable m rs
effects that lt positively
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02
VEHETINE
DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUSNESS &
General Debility.

Il. .NARDSTOy, MASS ISIS.
We the undersigned. having u-ed A-grtIc. Ike
pleasure boz recommending % tp 400 those troubled
win Htusors of any kind. Dgsp' pslG NerrUHucss.
or General Debiiity. % being me Great Bl od Pl-
rif,r. sold uy K. l.. Crowcll & sons, who sell
moro OF 10 than all other psgenI med cine put 20
gether.
MRS. l.. r. PERKINS.
MRS. u ". SCOTT.
JOSEFuUS SLATE.
YEGETINE is the great health restorer-c0mpos-
ed exclusively OF baTks, roots, and herbs. IL u
very pleasant TO take, every cAlid likes TO-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-02

DIR. William b. Laphsm, who has
been connected with the Name Farmer
TOT six years. as general editor, closes m.
Iabors in that direction Oh he l2th OF
Ap.i. prox. The primary engagement
was hut for one year, while one OF The
proprietcrs, Mr.. Badger, had a respi'e
Tor be benefit Of his health but DR.. Lap
ham filed the place 20 acceptably and
with 50 u.uCh satisfaction 10 the numfr-
Gus readers OF the FuTmer, that be has
been continued IN the ell urisl cta'r.-
DR.. Lapham has brought 20 the discharge
oi his duties an educated and well disci-
pinned mind his editorials have had char
acter because they have been written
with a thorough understanding OF the
subjects treated, and his summary OF
news has embraced = cOmpr, henslve re-
view of all matters OF interest 10 the
thousands OF readers ot the Old Name
Farmer His ability as a newspepe-
man. has from the first been sckucw'-
edged by the fraternity, who will regre
his retirement. We are happy 10 know,
however. that he does not intend to retire
permanently IRON he probes ion 10 h
active duties OF which the last six years
OF his life have been spent, and we trnst
that be may soon again have the harness
On. While performing bis other duties.
DR.. Lapham has edited and superintendent
he publication Of the Maine GeDeaiogis,
and Biographer, b. sides writing historical
articles for the newspapers and other pub
locations. and served as Secretary OF the
Augusta Board Of Examining Surgeons.
-KeHnetec Journal
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25

A resolution TO begin the session at II
o'clock on and after Monday next wns
adopted.
MIR. Knott. chairman Of the Judiciary
Committee, reported bill for the dis
trlbution of the unexpended balance of
the Geneva award. Printed and recon-
mitted.
MIR. Keuns, from the Commerce Com
mittee. reported bill extending the OP-
erstions OF the Light House Board over
the Illinois river for the establishment Of
light' buoys, sc. Passed.
Mr.. Roberts. from the same committee,
reported bill providing that the haiIiDg
place of every vessel of the United States
may be the town where the vessel is
built. or where the owner resides.
Passed, Also fixing the salaries OF naval
officers at Baltimore and New Orleans,
and the salaries of surveyors "a. Portland,
Baltimore and New Orleans.
Pending sction thereon, the morning
hour expired.
The Senate funding bill in regard to
the Pacific Railroad having been
reached on the Speakers table, Mr.. Cox,
OF New York, moved that it be pat on
its passage.
The Speaker directed the Clerk to resd
the bill IN full, ard it was so resd.
Mr.. Cox. of New York, called the pre-
yIous question on the passage of the bill,
which was seconded.
Mr.. Frye moved 10 refer the bill to
the Judiciary Committee, but the Speak
er ruled the motion to reter out If order.
At this stage OF the proceedings, the
main question beng ordered, a vote was
taken on the passage of the bill, and re-.
suited, yess 2l3, nays ,. So the bill was
passed. The negative votes were cas. by
Messrs. Butler and Lyndc
The next bill on the Speakers table
was the bill to repesl the bankrupt law.
Mr.. McMahOn said 1t was exceedingly
important to the country sad should
have immediate action.
The House then took recess until 230.
The evening session is for debste only.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINGToN, April "A.
SENATE.


Mr.. Morrill,, from the Committee on
Finance, reported adversely on the Sen
ate bill to encourage and protect the
shipping interests and to revive Amerl-
can commerce. he stated that the bill
should have originated in the House and
therefore moved that the committee be
discharged from its further consideration.
So ordered.
Mr.. Eustis introduced bill to provide
for ocean mail ship service between the
United States aad Brazil. Referred.
The Senate resumed consideration of
the bills on the ctlendsr, and the follow
ing were disposed OF: Senate bill to
amend Section 2,403 of the revised stat
utes Of the United States, in relation to
the deposits for savings. Passed.
House bill for the allowance of certain
claims for qusrtsr-mastsrs and commits
sary stores reported by the accounting
officers of Treasury Department. Passed.
Senate bill for the reiet Of Albert
Fowle, and Postmaster Beatrice, Of
Nebresks Passed.
Mr.. Window, from the Committee on
Appropriations, again called up the bill
spproprlating 100000 to provide for a
d,isiency. He said that since the bill
WAS considered this morning, the COM
mlt.ee had found that the accounts of the
Public Printer were correct, and his &C
tion in regard to the proceeds Of waste
paper entirely in accordance with the
law. The bill was then passed.
After executive session, the Senate ad.
journed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
THAT WIFE OF HIS.
Or, Rather, One OF His Five wives
How She Attempts TO Liberate
Goodrich, the Bigamist.
CLARKsBURG, ". VA April n

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, April "a.
Special Dispatch to the Register.
Last night an unsuccessful attempt was
made to enable Goodrich, the bigamist, to
escape from our Jail. The woman who
came here with him, since known as his
9th wife, after his arrest and confne-
ment, became quite destitute, and e1-
pressed her desire to return to her home
in Iowa. Money was raised for this pur-
pose and the woman left, as every one
supposed, for home. However, she
seems to have changed her mind
and retraced her steps and, TO the
surprise Of everybody, she turns out 10
be her husbands Iiberstor. She came
here on last evenings west. bound train,
quietly sought the Jail, and succeeded in
getting the tools into Goodrich's cell
with which to effect his escape. The
whole affair was conducted on rather
premature plans, and she beng an mex
perienced hand, it proved failure, as the
tools are secured. She left on the early
morning train, doubtless TO stop at some
point to await the coming Of her lord.
Alas for human hopes X.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
POINT PLEASANT, W, VA.
4 Local Scandal.

PolNT PLEASANT, April 23.-The
mother OF a respectable young lady in
this city made the startling discovery
last night that she was eHciente. When
confronted with the terrible proofs in
her mothers possession, she admitted thSt
she had loved "nOt wisely, but too well,
and that the author of her ruin was =
ycurg gentleman well aud fsvorably
known around the court house. As soon
as the discovery was communicated to him
he made precipitate hig ht to Ohio, where
he is nov musing over his amorous pro-
pensi;ies The family of the your Z lady,
who are OF much respectfully, are
plunged 10 deep grief oyer the wsywa-d-
ness of their daughter. The young gen
tleman and his family stand high IN the
community.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
SALE OF ERIE RAILROAD
KNOCKED DOWN AT SIX MILLION
DOLLARS,
The Road Purchased by Representa-
IiYes OF the English Directors
The Sale Considered n
Victory for the
Receiver.

NEW YORK, April 24.-The Erie rail-
road WAS sold to-day, in foreclosure suit,
bv the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pauv. 1t was purchased for $6,OOO,OOO
bv Ex-Governor Z. ID. Morgan, David A.
Wells and j. Lamber Welsh, who are
trustees for the stockholders.
The Exchange sales room was crowd
ed with brokers and others interested
in the sale OF the Erie Rail
road. When the announcement
was made that the sales would pro-
ceed, i per cent. OF the amount of the
accepted bid, WAS required to be paid
to the referee Il. the time and place otthe
sale, in cash or in certified check or
checks satisfactory TO the referee, for
which payment the referees receipt will
then and there be given to the purchaser.
the residue of the purchase money
will be required to be paid 10 the referee
at the office OF the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company, on the lst of
June, st which time and place the deed
or deeds required by the judgment IN
this cause are to be given to the pur-
chaser or purchasers. When the auc.
tioneer offered the property for sale,
Frank Platt, IS one OF the stockholders,
oil otiecLed to the sale going on, as no one
outside of the Construction Committee
could make an intelligent bid or secure
an inventory of the sale. Mr.. Curtis, the
referee. stated that he had in his posses
sion in the auction room u full invento-
~ Of all the property OF the railroad, and
il was open to the inspection OF any one
who intended bidding. de gave notice
that those who had not tried to look at 1t
could inspect the one filed in the county
clerks office. The auctioneer was ordered
to 20 on WITH the sale, and after quar-.
ter Of minutes delay, Governor Nor
gan offered five million dollars on the
road. Mr. Platt then made an advance
of i've hundred thousand dollars at one
lump, which remained the bid for about u
quarter of minute, when q quiet nod
from Governor Morgan raised the
amount to six millions. The auctioneer
dwe,t on this amount tor about one
minute, vainly endeavOrlng to get an ad-
vance, ard at last SAID, "lt you are aIl
done, l am" No further bids being Of.
tered, the road was finally knocked down
at six millions of dollars. The
auctioneer demanded the names
of the purchasers, which were
announced by Governor Morgan to be
}. Lowber Wech, David A. Wells and
himself, rs trustees. 1t was subsequent
ly stated privately tia, they represented
the English directors for the reconstruc-
ton scheme, and that it was a complete
victory for the Receiver. The auction.
eer's fee is SAID to be $780, with the per
centage added
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
CATHOLICISM IN ENGLAND.
Secession OiThree Millions of People
From the Church Of England 10 the
Church of ROI


From the New York Herald.
PARIS, April 2O.-From person who
processes to have an intimate acquaint-
ance with the Vatican, hear that 8
movement is on foot which promises to
be the most important event in the re,
ligious history of the century. This Is
nothing else than the secession in large
bodies, of members of the English Pro
tsstsnt church to the Roman Catholic
Church. The number OF seCeders is
placed at as high figure as 100000 OF
people,
Included in this exodus from the
Church Of England are bishops, rector;,
curates and deacons. Authorized dele
gates are, 1t Is asserted, now in Rome
negotiating the conditions upon which
the secession will take place.
Acceptance CT the Catholic faith Is
promised on the following conditions
l. The acceptance OF all tn G doctrines
of the Catholic Church.
.. To solve the difficulties among
Anghcans relstive to ordination, bishops,
ministers and desCons consent to receive
fresh orders in the Roman Church under
certain conditions.
8. All new priests undertake to observe
celibacy.
4. Ministers already married shall not
be asked to quit their families, but shall
be debarred from hearing confessions.
5. The new Catholics to be placed
for period of twenty years under q
special episcopal hierarchy in order to
smooth the many differences Of opinion
that may arise during the transition.
1 his plan is modelled on that adopted
by the church in the East. In Armenls,
for instance, every city has It's special
hierarchy.
give this, as the French say, sous tout
reserUe, but it comes from such g high
source that l would not be justified IN
treating it with iEcreduity.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-25
AKegt,lertng BaIIol.Boz.

Hartford CUuraut.
Ma. ". R,bsrts, superintendent Of
tie Hartford fire alarm telegraph, has IL
vented very IDgsnious device to be at
.s.lg1 @ tue ordinary tallot-bOI, by
which each single ballot Is numbered snd
Is number registered, so t7at the number
.. stamped hs,Io.s in the box corresponds
with i1g number down on the register.
lEs simple Casi-irOn box, SIX inches
4lsre, with .IOuJ e thick transparent
,:'. revealing the entire mechanism,
vlc- is very simp e, and makes merely
S single rgcIprocalng motion without
c.sulg Of suy KIND. There is 3
.l...iae aperture on the lower
i-s u the box, tor which the ballot
5I proper Is the Hoor, and the voter
las;e, 1l, ballot into the box through
.5s when the attendant turns L n.tle
crank 0Ie revolution, and bel. strikes,
NE oa..0. is printed with a number, and
Toe same number appears on the rCtAting
register to be seen by all. These mo-
.g-s sre ST.. simultaneous, and as soon as
s9s.ci is deposited no more can be put
10 o. the attendant turns the crank, and
thu: oPels Toe aperture which is closed
Jgsslde. 1.-two ballots folded or rolled
.ss.aer s-e put In as one, only one Of
1el 4a be numbered, snd, OF course,
.'g.he- Wi. not be cOuLtsi This nun.
..''1s Is done by printing, the device be-
Is .lsi OF the ordinary othce-ribbon
lA--.s.amq, except tia, this is operated
s! The mechanism. When the bslloting
s concluded the crank is locked the
,-.o. box I.selt being locked or sealed
3! !le same action, and the registering
apparatus may be removed, to be reter-
.s- 10 8. any time to certify the bsllot.
besides 'lese Guards against illegal vot-
.-S ne clerks at the checklists may set
jug lumber Of escn voters ballot sgsinst
-' lsue instead of q check. II will be
'ssa !aa. the number Of ballots cast may
" A1o"D ST. q glance 8. any stage Of the
'.lg without referring TO the check
.'.'. The register counter may be made
!. record auy number desired, rs only
.s-' -.sc sre required TO show up to 9,99g.
o-soi the best features OF the device Is
- extreme simplicity, which insures GER
'A.-'y OF scuOD and reliability.