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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-03

A FASHIoNABLY dressed man went
into Hunt & Roskell's large jewelry
store in Bond Street, London, selected
articles worth $4,000, and rendered a
thousand pound note in payment. Mr..
ROskell ascertained that the note was a
forgery. Just rs he was about to sum-
mon assistance, cab was drawn rapidly
up and two men in uniform hurridly en-
tered, saying that the man was an old
offender of whom they were in search.
Directing a porter to place the iewelry
in the cab and to come along with them
as a witness, the men in uniform said
that they would inform the firm when
their attendance would he required to
press the charge. Then they drove off
with their prisoner, leaving the jewell
ers loud in their praises of the prof.
cheney of the police. Next day, how
ever, Interpreter, brutality beaten, return
ed with the information that the two
supposed police officers were thieves in
disguise.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-03

dian Agency is said to have disclosed a
most stupendous scheme of plumber on
the part of DIR. Livingston, formerly
agent there, in connection with other
agents and traders, by which the Gov
eminent and the Indians have both been
swindled out of thousands of dollars
worth of property. Livingston and
the other members of the ring owned
two cattle ranches and hotel, which
were regularly supplied with provis-
ions from the Crow Creek and Chey-
enne agencies, and this is but one OF a
dozen schemes of similar nature. The
ranches have been seized by the Gov
eminent,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-03

NEW ORLEANS has projected a great
National and International Commercial
and River Convention, to be held in
that city on the 10Th of November next.
Representatives are to be invited from
all cities and towns interested in the ex-
tension and development of the export
trade of the country, the establishment
of steamship lines, improvement of nav
igation of the Mississippi River and its
tributaries, and the construction OF a
Southern Pacific Railroad. The South
American States and Mexico will also
be invited to send delegates.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-08-03

Or the morning of the Fourth ice as'
formed in Gold Hill, New, to the 'ni'A
ness of pane of windOw-glass-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22

once so familiar to me, now knew me nc
more. One of my old chums was still
there, and him found out. He looked
at me, stared, burst into laughter.
What you're not drowned, then P'
he cried.
"Drownedp No, but precious nesr it.
Who stopped my pension, pray ?"
"Oh, some friends OF yours came
here: sea-iaring party, and pretty
girl in deep mourning-a deuced pretty
GIRL" said my friend, pausing, and be-
ginning to bite the stump of his pen.
"Well, they gave me long account of
your loss on board the Petrol. Why he
came to me was, that he remembered
my name as fellow who knew you,
don't you seep Or course | was very
sorry to hear it and all that; aud then.
the old captain asked me who your rela-
tions we're. and couldn't tell him; but
l said I'd make inquiries; and as they
were going to Scotland they said they
would cali and see me again on their re-
turn. And by Jove, here they sre,"
said my friend, rising as the room door
was thrown open and the messenger an
nounced gentleman and lady TO see
Mr.. by appointment.
| was sitting with my back to the door,
and turned my head towards it, A
young woman in black ran forward with
q scream. | sprang to my feet and
clasped Jennie in my arms-Jennie, safe
and sound, but pale aud worn-suffering
for me.
Her father. it turned out, had been on
the cliff, and had followed the Petrel
along the shore all that eventful night;
he had offered FIVE hundred pounds in
vain for tug to put out to the rescue;
and the life-bost, although she had tried
10 get out, had been beaten back. He
had seen the ship coming ashore, had
lighted blue light, which | now family
remember TO have seen, that revealed
our position. Just above on the cliff it
happily chanced that there was crane.
used for raising blocks of chalk from
quarry half way down, which was pro-
vided with chain and bucket. and aided
by some dousniers, he had descended by
this means the lace OF the precipice, and
had caught hold OF his daughter as she
was swept away from me in the las! mad
rush of waters. de was an eye witness,
as he thought, OF my loss in the abyss,
and had never dreamed that could pos
sibly have escaped.
II wish you'd have stayed drowned"
said my friend between his teeth, but Tor
all that he stood best msu at my we'd
ding. and my rough days betrothal has
been followed. thank God. by a union OF
increasing happiness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
NUMBER Al.
How New York Thieves Enjoy Life.

VI the sumptuous residence OF four
thieves recently captured in Brooklyn. the
New York 7E6une says: 1t is situated in
the suburbs of the city. on the line diyif-
ing the eastern and western districts of
Brooklyn. The building is large three
story wooden structure. which was built
several years ago by a retired merchant
named Wade for a summer residence. 1t
is erected in the centre of o square block
OF ground 200 feet in dimensions. The
house is literally surrounded by shrub
berry and flowers. One portion OF the
lawn is laid out as croquet ground -
Summer bouses are built upon the
grounds. and many Towering plants and
trees are in full bloom. Back OF the
premises is a large orchard containing
apple and peach trees. The grounds
are remarkably well kept, the occupants
OF the house. it is stated, engaging man
Tor this special purpose. During yester-
day and last night The house was in
charge of squad of policemen. The
wife Of Porter. Irving's sister, and the
servant girl, after returning home from
court, were not permitted TO leave the
house. The interior OF the thieves resi-
dence is in full keeping with the outside.
Tho building contains ten rooms, only
one OF which is not furnished. On en-
tering. the visitor is impressed by the
numerous safeguards. Large massive
brass bolts are attached to all the doors.
while the windows are fastened with
heavy steel locks. With ono exception
every room in the house is elegantly fur
nished, even TO the kitchen Brussels car
pets cover the floors. and the furniture in
the kitchen is manufactured of rosewood
and black walnut. The seats of the
chairs and sofas are of red velvet and
blue satin. A massive mahogany piano
stands in the back parlor. A large hall
in the centre OF the house leads into
great dining room completely filed with
black furniture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
The Astonishsd EngIIshm.n.

Ayoung Englishman stopped at tav-
ern in Nashville, Tenn. there he got into
conversation with native Tenuesseean.
AS usual, he boasted OF everything Eng
lish in comparison with Yankee products.
Finally be got to talking about English
cheeses. He said it was not uncommon
to see cheeses in England weighing 1000
pounds each.
'Poohp exclaimed the Tennesseean,
my father keeps dairy ten miles from
this place and supplies all the large
taverns. He never thinks of making
cheeses of less weight than ton each =
You can't put that joke on me- said
the Englishman laughing.
Ask the landlord. said the Tennessee
an.
The landlord was accordingly applied
to when be replied:
Il never weighed his cheeses, bat |
know that the old man rdns. at the bot
tom OF the hill in his place two saw mills
which are driven the whole year round
by the whey which runs from his cheese
pressp
will you be 80 kind as to order my
horseT quietly remarked the Englishman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22

In Liverpool, England, the other day,
a bull which was being driven along took
fright and, escaping bis pursuers, entered
the back yard OF the house OF Mr.. John
Jones. The animal entered the kitchen
tirst of all, and finding no one there to
receive it. went up stairs to the front bed
room, where Mrs. Jones was engaged in
dressing. The anything but sylph-like
tread of the visitor on the stairs naturally
attracted the attention OF the hostess,
who, going to the door, was much alarm
ed at the awkward sight Toilet opera
tions were at once suspended, and Mrs.
Jones, declining to play the part of host
ess TO so unwelcome visitor, managed
TO slip out OF the room, and went for as
sistance. In the meantime the bull.
thrown upon his own resources. amused
itself in upsetting the furniture and scat
tering the toilet ware 10 the four corners
OF the room. Assistance was, however,
rendered by police constable, who, with
the help OF several other men, secured
the bull by rope and dragged it down
into The street
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22

AN IMPoLITE NAN.-Among the civil
engineers employed at the time the Union
Pacific Railroad route was being surveyed
was one by the name of Black, a grntf.
shsrp-spoken man, who was easily irrila-
ted. One day, as an old oolored man
was watching the proceedings with ap-
parently intense interest, be unintention-
ally stepped in front OF the instrument
through which Black was looking. Black
yehed to him with an oath, to get out OF
the way, a movement which be imme-
diately executed. Tuning to one OF the
men. he asked:
BOSS, who be that old soaker?"
Upon his replying, That's Black, The
civil engineer" he CALCULATED
"Cibil cibil engineer! Bose, | got a
old pig down home, an if he wasn't more
cibil than dat fellow, I'd 90 homo and
cut his throat"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
-----
A Chance for Every One.

We often come across people who
have been unfortunate TOR life. They
have lost property. They have lost
standing in community. They have lost
Their earthly loves. Some of them have
lost even faith and hope. Many of them
have lost what would have made them
happy, by their own foolishness. Their
troubles all run back to wrong decision,
to one fatal hour. In that hour they
did what they should not have done;
and all their troubles are traceable 10
that one event. These people write TO
US Tor advice, TOR sympathy, some OF
them from a feeling that they must tell
somebody. What shall we say to them ?
The pas. buDders do not kill. Past
follies do not forfeit future opportunities.
God is always ready to give one another
chance. Heaven is never hopeless. 1t
lever despsirs as TO those who are cast
down. God seems to feel sure that every
prodigal will one day or another come
back; and is more anxious 10 get the
best robe on his back than to give him q
lecture. God never scolds. He forgives.
and that is the end of il. II would not
hurt a good many TO initiate him in that
respect. There is such way for the par
ent to forgive child that it would have
been nobler TO have thrashed him on the
spot.
II you have failed. then, in any respect,
no matter from what cause, no matter
whether by little or much, do not cloud
the sky of your future by gloomy thoughts
about il. Be hopeful. happy, courageous.
Old errors, like dead bodies. should De
buried Bury them quick, and plant
some Towering deed on the mound. The
mound will level with the years; but the
floral deed will renew its life with the
seasons.
1--WE are saved by hope. ."-4urrGy.
One day last week one of those ur-
bane travelling gentlemen who come
among US every once in while and favor
our citizens with an opportunity TO gel
their printing for little less than nothing
was in town. He went through Water
st. and took lots of orders, as usual, anC
called on one of our manufacturers at the
upper end of the street. He showed hil
samples spoke his little piece and waitet
for an order.
NO" says the manufacturer, II dom
wsnt any,"
"But you have to use these thingsP"
"Yes, but we have two printing offices
here, and they can do all the work
have"
eff you can save q dollar or two BY
ordering Of me won't you do it'"
mo. sir; believe in trading with tht
men who trade with me land when wan
any work done / shall have it done in my
own town, rather than send outside tol
IT,"
The Travelling Gentleman didn's ge
any order there. Of course that doctrin,
is heresy. but we give the conversation
Just TO show what kind of men some o
our citizens are.-Gardiiser Jousuai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
Stlttte0 Storp.
A DAYS BETROTHAL.

We'll, Jennie, it will be hard to part
on the morrow"
Jennie answered not a word. but turned
away her head, looking out to sea with q
sorrowiui, wiStiui glance. The next mo-
ment M arm was about her waist. She
did not repulse ne. Jennie" | cried.
why need VIC part at all? If you will
take NE TOR skipper, we'll sail through
lite together"
We wero on board the bark Petrol of
GreenOck, bound eventually for London,
with miscellaneous cargo from the Med
i,erranesn; and We are now anchored iu
the roadStead of Havre, little to the
north and ives. OF the pier head. Jennie
is the shippers daughter, and | am only
q passenger.
How il was that ! came 10 be passeu-
ger on board the Pc rel, and making love
to our Jennie, 1 may here briefly explain.
An official recognition had set me at lib.
ertY. with moderate pension; in the
prime of life, with all the world before
me, and ere making fresh start, ! had
determined TO have my wander year"
So alter having wandered over halt OF
Europe, found myself standing on the
quay at Naples. one tranquil evening.
wa ching the movements OF The shipping,
iingling few sovereigus had left in my
pocket, wondering il they would hold
out till next quarter day. when | was
suddenly accosted by name with friendly
accents in my native tongue. 1t was
some time before recognized my inter-
locutOr, or could bring to mind under
what circumstances had previously met
with Capt. Msciarlane, of the Petrol, for
such he gave himself out to be. All Of a
sudden l GOT the clue.
Up to the last eighteen months l had
been employed in the transport and
viclualing Office at Whitehall The Pc
trel had been chartered Gs n transport {;
and TO Mactarlane, much bothered with
official forms aud circumlocutions, had
been of some little service. putting him
in the way OF getting his accounts passed,
and so on. He had said at the time that
it he ever had it in his power to do me q
good turn, he would. And now, here he
had an opportunity.
"And why not take passage with me to
old England ?" urged the hospitable Scot,
as we sat smoking ard discussing bot
tie of wine at a neighboring cafe
Come! I! it shan't cost you bawbee.
Comel the blue peters flying. We
weigh anchor Il night. Go and fetch
your traps, and yen come aboard with
me"
The offer was too tempting TO be re.
fused. Time was no object with me,
while money was. Before | we'll knew
what was about / found myself and my
porlmanteau slowed away in the CAP.
tain's gig, which was cleaying the tran.
/ quill waters of the bay. Next, / was
swinging myself up the side of the Petrol.
and then | saw pair OF great soft brown
eyes looking down upon me, and almost
lost my footing by the start they gave me.
"Hoot it's just our Jennie, !" cried Mac
fsrlaue, in answer 10 my look of inquiry
directed toward cur fair fellow passen-
ger. Jennie, this is Master Willie
Tbornly, TO whom sm under great obi
cations, and hope we'n make him CON-
Portable among US"
Well, it was too late to recede now,
and after ALL it would not be for long.
And il it hadn't been for those battling
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
How Peter Resisted T.mptDtion.

A colored brother whose eyes were
watery, and who had evidently been i'm
bibing experience whiskey, was telling
his young friend George that he ought to
gine, too. Said George. 81 would, but
the temptation to do wrong is too strong
Tor me-" "Whar's yer backbone, dat ye
can't rose up and stand temptation ~ ex-
claimed brother Peter. 81 was dat way
myself once. Right in dis yere town
had chance to steal q par of boots =
mighty fine ones too. Nobody was dar to
see me, and reached out my hand and
de debbil said take 'em. Den a good
spirit whispered for me to let dem boots
alone" "An' you didn't take 'em9 ?"
mo, sah-not much. | took par O.
cheap shoes off de shelf, an LETT dem
boots alone P'-Richmond Ea) Wig.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
For TIE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
DESERTED.
By MIGNoNErTE.

~ AIGNONETIE,
"My darling, If life looks dreary,
Remember I'll be true
True as the stars in heaven;
rruer than all 70 your
$50 ii the shadows sre Ger you,
Love shall diSpel them all.
I'll keep You from harm my darling
l'll answer when YOU calf"
Those were dear words YOU said to me
In days OF the beautiful past.
How could but believe them all
How think them too sweet to last
call; but no answering voice
Brings cheer TO my aching heart;
And care you not for my sorrowing
That We are so far apart?
II sometime, I'm lying white and sill,
You learn the bitter truth,
WlIyou care? viii you feel regret
VIII it cause YOU little ruth
VIII you think OF one who loved yous
And Of your broken vow?
An you Will pity then the one
Whose heart is breaking now
Breakins Ab. no but crushed and weary
Life looks dToarily sad
II death would but kindly take me,
Perhaps might feel glad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22
pOetrg.
WOrCtS of Strength.
BI SCHILLER.


Ihere are three lessons l would write
Three words as with burning pen,
In tracing of eternal light,
Upon the hearts Of men.
Have hope. Though clouds environ now,
And Siadness hides her face IN scOrn,
FHt thOG inc shadow nom thy brow
No night but hath its morn.
Have tAith. Wher'er thy bark is driven
Ihe ealm's disport, the tempest's mirth-
huow tnIs-GOd rates the hosts OF Heaven,
The inhabitants OF earth.
Have love. Not love alone for one,
But man as man thy brother,
Ana scatter like the Circliug sun
Thy charities on all.
mus grave these lessons on thy soul
Hope, Faith and Love-aud thou shalt find
StLenStn when lte's surgcS rudcst roll,
Light when thou else were blind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-22

lam prepared 90 set up al kinds OF Birds and
Animals In the most artistic manner came
birds q speciality. Birds taken ia pSy''ent Of
wOrk-fOr example, OUl vi every SIX blue 1eys
sent me 4 Will return one handsomely stuffed
and mounted or sand % tue sender. Cash
pad rom - t0 : 90 each Ion good specimens
OF ilav bs AMI Owls.
PrOupt attention paid TO all orders Oy mali or
exprets Price lists furniz he'd Oh application.
II. y. PEARY, Fryeburg, NE.
marl2-3m
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