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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

AN USrIMELY SUGGESTION. - Inc
Rochester Express says: "At the re-
cent dedication OF Baptist church IN
this county, the ceremony OF immersion
was performed for the first time in that
church BY a well known Baptist minister
of this city. When he had entered the
water, and while waiting for the candi-
dste the minister suggested that some
body should sing an appropriate hymn
One of the deacons who stood near oy
heard the suggestion. and without think
Ing struck up the familiar tune, Pull for
the Shore The hymn proved so sug-
eestive, it is stated. that neither the
minister nor the congregation could re-
srain from an audible smile for some
moments, and the ceremony had to be
postponed until the preacher could re-
cover his gravity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

My wife tells the truth three times
q day." remarked iocose old fellow at
the same time casting mischievous
glance at her. "Betore rising in the
morning she says: oh dear. must get
up, but don't want to- After breakfast
she adds: We'll. suppose must 60 to
work, but l don't want to- And she
goes to bed saying: There. I've been
fussing all day. and haven't done any
thing"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

Very decolletee ball costumes are
allowed in New York society this season.
Three inches of silk and an inch OF lace
is all that is necessary above the waist
an inch and halt strip OF tulle will dc
N connect back and front over the
shoulders, ard the arms are bare all the
way. The opening OF The bodice ex-
poses the full bust to the very limit oil
endurance, and often reaches fairly 10
the waist line behind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26
4 Fancy.
~ GERTRUDE.

Forget alas, I can never forget
And remembrance Is bitter far than death.
For the cruel vision hauntS me vet,
ora broOding sky, and SD m.swept earth.
Waves. sweeping ia with sullen roar,
Sea gulls shr'cking 20 and fro,
And beautiful gold haired Elsinore,
sinking beneath the wild waves, snow.
The seasons come, and the seasons 90,
But that memory ever lives with me-
Through summers heat aud winters snow,
That beautiful pleading lace see.
A. the wall Of tlc tempest sweeps by my door
Nv heart 10 throbs, with deathless pain;
For fancy hear, through the storms uproar
The voice that / never -hsl hear again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26
pottrp.
The CO66Ier's Secret.

A waggish cobblcr once, In Rome.
Put forth a proclamation
That he'd be willing to disclose,
For due consideration,
A secret which the cobbling world
Could an afford 10 lose:
The way TO make In ose short day,
A hundred pairs of shoes.
Prom every quarter TO the sight
There ran a thousand fellows
Tanners, cobblers, bOOtmen, shoemen,
jolly leather sellers
All redolent OF beef and smoke,
And cObbler's wax and hides:
Each fellow pays his thirty pence,
And calls Il cheap besides.
silence The cebbler enters
And casts around his eyes,
Then curls his lips-the rogue then ftowns
And then looks wonirous wise;
"My friends " he saws otis simple quite,
This plan that propose
Aud every man of you think,
Night learn Il If you chose.
A good sharp knife l. all you need
In carrying out my plan;
So easy n 10, none can fail,
Let him be a child or man,
To make a hundred pairs of shoes,
Just 20 back to your shops,
And take a hundred pairs OF boots
And cut od all the topsN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

-Neatness, in my opinion. is one oil
the virtues. have always considered IL
twin sister to chastity, but none work so
hard as the victim Of ecstatic neatness.
| have seen neat person who would noe
let weary fly rest long enough on their
best wall paper to take breath. and who
would chase a single cockroach up and
down stairs until his legs were worn Oh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

A one-cent stamp for circular,
A two.cent stamp for sealed lettair.
A teu.cent stamp for newspapair,
And a great big frank for the Senatair.
Hump, Hamlinl rip and tear
Go for the friendless newspapairl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26

During the civil war there were two
volunteers lying beneath their blankets
looking up at the stars in Virginia sky
Saws Jack, "What made you go into the
army. Tompn well" replied Tom. 81
had no wife aud loved war. What
made you Join the army, Jack ?" WELL"
he replied, 81 had wife, and ! loved
peace
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26
Gbt0fforN atmotrat
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY,
Ter1ns---S2.oO per Yeai>
GEO. II. WATKINS,
Editor and Proprietor.

Ifpaid strictly IN advance deduction Of MY cts
will be made. II paid within SIX months,
deduction Of twenty ave cents viii be
made. n not paid tn the end OF the
wear two dollars will be charged.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
AN EYE To BuSINESS.

Although the Secretary of the Treas
ury, and DR.. Linderman, Superintend-
ent of the Mint, were opposed to the
Silver bill, and were among those who
prophesied evil from the measure, re-
marks the Grass Valley Union, they
had sufficient gumption to go into the
market and purchase a large amount
of silver bullion, in anticipation of the
bill becoming u law. The price paid
was 53A pence per ounce, but when it
became known that the bill vas certain
to pass over a Presidential veto, silver
went up to So and 55A pence per ounce.
The Government makes a nice little
margin by its promptness in going into
the market early, before silver ook a
jump upward, as it was certain to do
when the silver dollar became lawful
money. If Sherman and Linderman
had faith in the ideas they had adj
vanced, it seems that they would have
waited a little while until silver bullion
had glutted the market and gone down
in price; but being cold smarties,'
they talked one way and showed bust
ness sense in another, by buying silver
when it was low.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

been made. What has any of them
done; what are they likely to do ? SEN
ator Jones said the Government should
control all trunk lines; but the fact re.
mains that the railroads still control
the Government. We are yet permit
ted TO hold elections in this country,
and the remedy Is with the people.
If they fail to apply it, hat is their
husinass
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
MORE ABOUT THE TREATY.
How Near the Russians Came
to Entering Constantinople.
THE POLICY OF POPE LEO.
CorsTANTINoPLE, March 4.


CoNsTANTINoPLE, March Z.
The Sultan has invited u Grand
Duke Nicholas 10 Visit the city 10
morrow. The wilt depends on the
Sulian's yielding 10 the Grand Dukes
desire To be accompanied ny a mounted
escort of 80 persons. The conditions
Of the treaty Turkey and
Russia provide that Montenegro VIII
include Gatchko. AMI that the south.
western boundary OF that country VIII
be the river Bogana. Servia VIII In
clude Nlsch and Litti- Zaronik. Al
the Russian headquarters 1t IL rosi-
lively stated that hen the BRUSH Heet
passed the Dardanel'e- an ORDER came
from st. PETERSBURG to march into
Constantinople. tut the Grand Duke
Nicholas took it upon himself to dis
obey the command, II only moved
forward in the direction Of Constant
nople, sending At the same time TO 81.
Petersburg a statement of the reasons
Tor his actions.
ROME, March Z.
The Ministers have failed tn come %
an agreement with the various discard
ant parliament groups. The Govern
rnent is likely TO lie defeated on Tue
election OF a President tor the Cham.
Der OF Deputies. The result VIII prob
ably be the dissolution uf the Chamber
and n new general election. The ad-
dress from the Throne on the opening
IF Parliament will PROMISE electoral
reforms and a reduction of the tax On
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
EASTERN NEWS.
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES.
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY SENTINEL.
MUCH SILVER TALK.
Making Ready for the New Dollars.
,sPEcIAL TO THE DAILY sENTINEL.l
Muc SILVER TALK
Making Ready for the New Dollars.
Bullion Wanted by the Government.
WASHINGTON. March 6.

NldTcu U.
The following circular, relative to
the purchase OF silver bullion, WAS is
sued this afternoon from the office OF
the Director of the Mint In the Treas
ury Department: Notice is hereby given
that the Treasury Department is pre-
pared to receive, at all times, offers in
writing or by telegraph, for the sale OF
silver bullion. in quantities of not less
than 10000 ounces, deliverable at the
mints of the United States at Philadel-
phia, San Francisco and Carson. All
offers will he addressed to Director of
the Mint, Washington, d. c., and will
| state the quantity, price per ounce, u
| thousand fine. and when delivery will
be made-the offer Is accepted. The
| value of the silver purchased will be
| determined by the mint ASSAY, and.
)until further notice, payment will be
made in gold or silver coin of full legal
tender. Where bullion is offered and
purchased, of a character requiring
parting or refining, the seller will pay
the usual mint charges.
H. r. LINDERMAN,
Director of the Mint.
Approved: JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
DIR. Linderman had an important
conference to-day with Chairman Ste
VEINS of the Coinage Commute. Lin
dermau favors the disaontinuance Of
the trade dollar, and wants q law pass
ed calling Ia those already issued, and
directing the recoinage Of them into the
new silver dollar. He claims that the
trade dollar Is not applied to its legiti.
mate use, the China trade, but Is used
for speculation in the Eastern States.
He favors a bill authorizing deposits OF
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
PACIFIC GAS
MATTERS AT THE BAY.
SEVERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Bonanza Dividends and Sf"rra Ne
vada AssessnIenf.
RIcU STRIKE IN AIpS.
A RICH STRIKE In ALPS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Marcn L.
John A. Collision was robbed of his
watch at the corner of Post and Stork-
ton streets yesterday morning. AS he
was leaving the corner "A young man
passed close to him. and n moment
later he missed his watch. Coliison At
once gave chase. and the thief was
overtaken near the Central Market.
Here The Inlet turned on his pnrsuer,
knocked him down and took a so roll
from his pocket, after which he made
his escape.
w. ID. Barnes, " hose wife IL charged
with attempting to- murder HIM last
sunday night, in front of the BALDWIN
Hotel, was arrested Yesterday on a
charge Of felony. in attempting TO pro
cure An abortion. The ease OF Mrs.
Barnes was called yesterday forenoon
in the Police Court, hut va cnniinned
until to-day. Mrs. Barnes furnished
81 900 bail and WAS released.
Charles P. Duane claims a portion Of
Alamo square which the city owns.
but Mr.. Duane. too generous, offers to
join the city in stirIendering all title to
she so that the land may be
sold at public auction for the benefit of
he poor and needy. This proposal Is
made in writing to the Board OF super
wilson's.
The Sierra Nevada Mining Company
hav We levied All assessment of 80 cents
per share, a~ggregating S30.00O. delin
quent in the Board on April 7th, and
AT the office two days later.
Con. Virginia and California Com
T'anies declared their usual two.dollar
dividends to-day.
There is a better feeling in stock
circles. the Consolidated Virginia scare
having subsidized. Alps. one of the
Pioch4rs. showed a marked improve
ment under receipt of news of u rich
development in the lower cross-cut.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
WHEN Abraham Lincoln was a nc

WHEN Abraham Lincoln was a poor
lawyer, he found himself one cold day
at a village some distance from spring.
field, H., and with no means OF con.
veyance. Seeing a gentleman driving
along the Springfield road in a CAR
rage, he ran up to him and politely
said: "Sir, will you have the good.
ness to take my overcoat to town for
,ne?" witt pleasure" an, wered
the gentleman. but how VIII you
get it again 2" "Oh, very easily," said
Mr.. Lincoln, "as l intend To rem ain in
it," "Jump ill.," said the gentleman,
laughing. and the future Presid. mt had
a pleasant ride.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

SAYS the Gold Hill NeWs: Moody
and Sankcy, the great eeangelists, will
begin their labors in New Haven, Con
necticut. on the 18th of the present
month. A temporary pavilion is now
being erected for the purpose, which
will be capable of seating five thou
sand persons. II is said that toward
the close of the next summe season
they propose extending their labors to
the Pacific coast. 1t is to be hoped
that they will stop a week or two in
Virginia City, for they are much need
ed there.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

REMARKS the Salt Lake Tribune /:
AS the MINIS have only capacity for
coming $4s, OoO, 900 in silver per year,
people who have been investigating
the matter are growing because it il
but q little over a dollar apiece to
every man, woman and child in the
United States. Looked at in this light.
the silver imitation is an Insignificant
affair.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

THE Supreme Court OF California, in
a recent ease brought before it, decided
that when an officer goes to arrest a
person with or without a warranty
suspected of crime, he must give due
notice Of his object and intent, or he
puts himself On terms of equality with
the person to be arrested, and acts at
his peril.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
NEVADA.
n Walker Lake all
R~ight-Fatni Niaing Accident.

Right-Fatai Mining Accident.
VIRGINIA CRY. March 7.
j. J. HOLMES and crew, of the Walker
Lake steamer, supposed tn have been
lost, arrived safe in town this evening.
They had landed and cnmped in an
out of the way place for II DAYS, IN
stead of proceeding to their destination,
hence the report.
j. Lex-mith. a miner, fell 240 feet
down n wiize In the California mine
Yesterday morning at 3 O'Clock and
was Instantly killed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

Fred. Harris new book a first class
send off; says it has great merit and
all that. 1t is called "The Sazerac
Lying Club" The book will be out in
about two weeks.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

ARIZONA folks are growing because
their freight costs them $45 per ton
from San Francisco. while Darwin PEG.
pie grin and bear $50 per ton, and
make no effort to get a reduction.
Tom Scott says he can do the San
Francisco and Arizona business for $l5
@ tOu.-CosO NeDs.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

SAYS the appeal of the 5th: Blanks
for the new dollar have been cut at the
Carson Mint, and 10. day the female
employees will begin adjusting them.
The dies will soon be- here, and then
look out for some elegantly executed
silver legal tender.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

THE Enterprise is out strong for the
Texas Pacific Railroad. So ought
every Nevadan be, who has the welfare
of the State at heart.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
Death Of Judge Briggs.

NORFOLK. Va. March g..
Judge Asa Briggs died suddenly this
morning, aged IS years. He had been
a member of Congress several terms,
and a United States Senator.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

THE Boston Transcript says that the
Hindoo widow is the only u that
cremates-the others re-mate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

gold and silver at the mints, and the
issue of certificates.
Under direction of Acting Cashier
Whelpley the vaults of the Treasury
are being ARRANGED for the reception OF
a large quantity of silver now in the
mint at Philadelphia, 500 900. the
weight of which will approximate
nearly 10000 pounds. 1t will he re-
ceived at the Treasury here during the
present month. Its removal from
Philadelphia is for the purpose OF af-
fording space for bullion from which
nj silver dollars will be coined.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
A steamer Burned.

MEMPHIS, March Z.
The anchor line steamer, City of
Chester, was burned at the elevator
here at 2: ~ this morning. Two lives
were lost. The boat and cargo were a
total loss.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
A Propeller Run Down.

NEW ORLEANS, March z.
The propeller Hope was run down
and sunk 10y the steamboat Texas yes.
terday evening. Paul 81. Pierre, his
wife and two children were drowned,
being in the cabin OF the propeller.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

The House of delegates. to-day,
adopted a resolution instructing Il e Fl
nance Committee to report a bill for
the exchange of the bonds of the State
10 holders of coupons aud registered
bonds, the bonds to lie given in ex-
change To he either registered or cou
pom, but coupons not to be receivable
in payment of any oues to the State.
to lie non-taxable and having 80 years
tn run, and hearing a rate of interes
not greater than 8 and 65 100 per cent.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
NIGHT
LATEST FROM WASH
NGToN
A TARIFF CONFERENCE.
Anderson Still Playing Checkers
with His Nose.
. TARIFF CONFERENCE.
The EiSht.Hour Law 10 be Restored
WASHINGTON, \


Morrill,. Reeves, Wharton aud 9th.
ers, members OF the National Indus
trial League of Pennsylvania, repre-
senting all the allied industries. had
an informal conference this afternoon
with Chairman Wood and other mem
bers OF the Committee on Ways and
Means. They protest against the
present tariif legislation, and suggest
that the subject ought to be RENTED
to a commission representing all the
industrial inleres,s OF the country, that
all the incongruities IN the tariff law
NAV be removed and duties lie, led III
such a that one industry nay
not he favored t. the detrinient OF
others. and that all shall be in har.
mony in any future legislation.
There is no news of Autierson's
pardon. His friends have lost all
hope. Two Cabinet officers have had
positive information that Nichols
would grant a pardon, and can MOI
9 K plain the failure. Nichols might
grant a reprieve and prevent Ander-
son from being takenIo Baton Rouge
~Penitenliary, allowing him to remain
IN Jail.
The Senate Committee on Commerce
to-day agreed to report a hill com
plying with James Gordon BENEFITS
| request tii>t the Pandora he allowed
to sail under an American flag. and
that naval officers he detailed in the
proposed Arctic expedition.
The House Committee on Educa
ton and Labor to-day agreed to re-
port favorahly a joint resolution, re.
strictink the eight hour law. and pro
viding that the same he recogn Zed AS
a days labor throughout the Gov
eminent service.
Failure of u New York Broker-Ns
Hope fbr anderson.
NEW York. March Z.
Warren Greenleat this afternoon an
nouneed TO the Stock Exchange his in
ability to meet his Obligations as ;
member of the firm of Greenleaf, Nor
ris X Co.
Judge Marks, a member of the Lou
isiaiia Electoral College, telegra ph'
that there is no prospect OF a Iard"r
for Anderson, and thai the mott n fol
a new trial has been postponed two
weeks.
Bridge Disaster and Loss Of Life
BALTIMORE, March Z.
The trestle platform used in building
the new iron bridge over the Potomac
river, ut Rowell Bend. gave way yes
terdav, precipitailng Is men who wer'
at work into the river, a distance q
20 feet. Three men were killed ont
right. and the remainder were serious
ly injured.
A Pennsylvania Town Desire yet
h& ~
CLEVELAND, March Z.
A fire at Spartansburg. Pa. a small
town near Cory, Pa, this morning
destroyed every business house in tit
place. including tho Masonic lodpt
room. the Postofice and the depot.
Loss estimated at $50, 0
A Propeller Run Down.
NEW ORLEANS, March 7.
The propeller Hope was run down
and sunk 10y the steamboat Texas yes
terday evening. Paul 81. Pierre, his
wife and two children were drowned
being in the cabin OF the propeller.
A steamer Burned.
MEMPHIS, March 7.
The anchor line steamer, City Of
Chester, was burned at the elevator
here ut 2: 81 this morning. Two lives
were lost. The boat and cargo were q
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

PHILADELPHIA, March 6.
Superintendent Pollock. of the Mint
will issue to morrow $50, 600 new silver
dollars, now being coined at that insli
tuition.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
A Pennsylvania Town Desire yed
by Fire.
CLEVELAND, March Z.

CLEVELAND, Marcn Z.
A fire at Spartansburg. Pa. a small
town near Cory, Pa, this morning,
destroyed every business house in tie
place, including The Masonic lodge
room the Postohce and the depot.
Loss estimated at 500, 900.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08
Failure Of u New York BrOker-NO
Hope fDr anderson.


Thetrestle platform used in building
the new iron bridge over the Potomac
river, at Rowell Bend. gave way yes
terdav, precipitailng Is men who were
at work into the river, a distance of
20 feet. Three men were killed ont
right. and the remainder were serious
ly injured.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-08

teS
with our goods. landing them at Sac
'ramento; from which point they are
returned to Nevada. They assert. and
show it by their schedules, that the
people of Nevada are benefited by this
practice; that the saving made on
through rates more than compensates
for the cost of return from Sacramento
To any point in Nevada. The question
then comes down to this: Do they tell
the truth. If yes. why then they are
doing the best they can under the cir
cumstances for the people Of thisSiate.
And now q few words regarding IN
other branch of the case. We all know
that the prevailing system of unjust
Determinations appeals to the good
SENSE and pocket of every man In the
interior for speedy and thorough cor
rection. We have shown that this can
be done only through uniform legisla.
ton on the part Of several States and
Territories. Experience teaches that
this is difficult Of realization. We must
therefore look for relief to a higher
" Congress alone can afford re-
lief. Shall we look for It there; We
fear in vain. Booth, Of California, was
elected on this ISSUE Four years OF
his term have expired, and what has
he done /? From Kendall to Wren, In
Nevada, precisely the same issue has