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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-11-21


10y For Sale.-Sow and Pigs Also Pigs 9
months old. Henry Wilson, Bel Air. noy14
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-11-21
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

The Biographical Sketches Of mem
bers of the Maine Legislature, compiled
by Mr.. q. NJ. Howard Owen, are this
year even more interesting than usual.
One of the Senator'S drops into poetry In
irving the events of his life. An Aroos-
took Representative announces that ne Is
"The old Democrat War horse and leaves
the impression that he is going to do some
heavy prancing this Winter. Another
Representative describes himself az a
"Moralist." Yet another bases his claim
to fame on the fact that he has killed ft-
ty.two bears in Maine and three grizzly
bears in California. Another was select
man OF his native town seven years, but
wants it understood that he was not serv-
ing at the time the town issued It's paper
credits. Another says the year 1855 was
an eventful one to him, from the fact that
ne attended to three very important mat
ters. The third OF these was, she con-
Guided an arrangement with lady to be-
come his wife," and has had no reason to
regret the step, he says and We are pleas
ed to hear. Another member thus de-
scribes himself: National Greenback,
the Universally of God, dealer in hard
ware and stoves, neither married or SIN
gle, age As. {. His political position
in the past has depended on the questions
at issue" Another claims to be 1.-The
principal leader of the greenback element
in the Fifth Congressional District" In
contrast with this we find the Thomaston
Representative saying; always Dem
ocrat, voting the straight ticket, and was
never accused Of having sympathy with
the Greenback movement" One Of the
Oxford County men is "member OF
Congregational church, with disbelief in
endless punishment Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
A Democratic Governor.

For the first time in neSrly quarter
century, Maine has Democratic Gov
erDor. and vet this fact is in no wise .
credi. 20, nor q victory for the ID, mocrst-
ic party. 10 fact. 1t vas from is weak
neSs. that the choice Tell upon It's cAnol-
date. The official record OF votes cast
in 5, p,euber, shows COnuor 10 have had
SO 1854; Smith, 1851; Gsrcelou IS 20S
This record. together with the action Of
those Democrats who were elected as
such 10 the Legislature, show that the
Democratic party OF Maine has passed
out OF existence. Our Safe Senators, in
tit OF grim humOr, have set corpse on
the throne, clothed it with royal purple,
and placed scepire in its hand. 1t was
not that they loved Gsrcelon, but in
mockery they did him the honor.
Ii there is any principle in political
cooGuc,, our party Is entitled to credit
for this ac.. As matter Of pure party
policy, Republicans were divided in ti-
recliug choice. Some preferred Smith.
be having beer 50 recently c'nnec ed
with the Republican party. and holding
no personal sntiPalhy 10 it. 1t wss be-
heved be would return 10 bis old sSsOci-
atoms IN another year. and with him
q large body OF his followers. Others
could see no prospect OF such change,
feeling confident that some phase OF the
financial question would be presented as
an issue ~ he next election. Ia that
case Mr.. Smith would not. nor could ne,
change from the position be occupied at
the last election. No great or marked
benefit could accrue to the party from
the choice Of G4reelOn. A few hard
money Democrats nlSy prefer au alliance
with the Republican party, Then obliged
70 choose between a straight nnSncisl
platform and compromise, but sail
aeoessions are promised from that source.
however. Whs, then should the party
do? Precisely what has been done. l.
should stand alone. make concessions to
none. aud strike every possible blow NJ
those theories which threaten the life of
q goodly nation.
IL does the party little harm to suffer
defeat on such an issue. We go before
the world as unoompromising advocates
of sound doctrine, and will be looked TO
rs safe guides when insanity has worked
It's perfect work. 1t will do the party no
harm to rest q season from labor and
view is soOd works. A little adversely
will show who among % are reliable and
who are simply attached for love of pre-
fermenl. II abuses have come from long
continuance in Office. this change may
rec.iiJ them and thus prove that there is,
In the domestic economy OF nature. room
and employment even. for Democratic
Governor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
County Affairs.


TIE County Treasurer's statement for
1873. appears in another column snd
makes 8 very satisfactory showing Tor
she past year. The County Indebtedness
wss reduced nearly five hundred dollars,
leaving the resources and liabilities nearly
equal. while every bill OF sny magnitude
against the County has been presented.
aud appears as paid. or among the liabil'-
ties for 1879. All heavy expenses for
indexing County Records, repairs on
Cour. House, &c, have been paid IN
fall. 10 view OF these facts, the Com
missioners have reduced The County esti-
mate fifteen hundred dollars for the year
ensuing. This they felt justified in doing.
because of a general demand tor re
ducsion OF taxation. In the long run,
however, il would be profitable for The
towns to pay taxes sufficient 10 leave
balance OF three or tour thousand dollars
in the County Treasury, a. each annual
settlement The expenses OF March
Court are from two 10 three thousand
dollars. and current bills amount 10 hall
As much more. Wlh the present coodl-
tion OF affairs. It is necessary TO hire
money, for these purposes. from March
till September. when taxes fall due, and
interest money is paid which would De
saved. if there was 81 accumulation 10
the treasury. Unless there are heavy
criminal bills now unlocked Tor, the esIi-
uste will prove large enough tor current
expenses.
A, the close of 1873. Msi. q. A. Hast
ings of Bethel retired from the Board OF
County Commissioners. Al who have
hsd oficisl connection With Mr.. Hastings.
will DO sorry 10 miss han, during The
years 10 come. dc vas s faithful Com
missioner, aud shew neither malice nor
psrtisli,y to any.
Ths new Board Of Commissiooe-s
elected Lieut.. {. o. PendeX,er IS Cnalr-
msu tor the ensuing year. This l. Mr.
Pendexter's third year OF service. Geo
+. Hammond. the new member, took bis
place January Isl
All the newly elected County officers
were qualified. and entered upon the dis
charge of their duties, on Wednesday.
TIE Clerk aud Treasurer were reelected.
William Douglass OF Waterford, the new
Sheiiff. has long been q Deputy, and Is
fully eonversant with the duties OF his
Office. We shall publish a lis, OF Dep
mites. soon as their names are announced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

ONE MoRE.-Rev. Ira 6. Sprsgue of
Andover, aud well known throughout
Oxford County. hiss started a religious
weekly at Audover. L. is devoted to the
interests OF the Methodist Church and
especially OF the Maine Conference; but
will interest itself generally in Christian
work. The paper Is called the Maine
EUangeiiSt." II is IL l2 by 20 inches In
size and contains four columns TO the
page. Subscription price so cents a
year. We wish the enterprise success.
Mr.. Sprsguo is q practical printer, and
will be able to make his venture pay. if
there is any money 10 new papers. at this
time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07


The % wer OF the press, in shaping po-
ltical affairs. was never more manifest
llsn al bis time. In the choice Of Gov
enor for Maine, it virtually decided the
isue. It's conductors demanded hat their
YEAR of hard study upon financial ques-
TONS should not be thrown away, TO graf
~ office seekers; they declared that the
issue fought should be maintained. and
FL, that in so doing, they would Oo back
d By arlY all who set principle above
rArty. was we'll known that n major
- of our Congressional delegation ia
y'!ed the election Of Smith; bnt the
p,ess of Maine shew 1t was moi the tool
of suy set or class of men, as has been
so often claimed, aud advocated fearless
" an adherence to principle, which can
alone ensure success and prosperity. The
unanimity with which Maine papers have
maintained this view, indicates that they
are conducted BY men of high principle,
aud entities them to more praise than they
are likely to receive from outsiders VINO
do not FULLY appreciate the position in
which they were placed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
FARMERS CONVENTION IN OXFORD Co.

FARMERS CONVENTION IN OXFORD Co.
Arrangements are perfected for a Farm
ers' Convention at Canton, Oxford Coun-
ty, Thursday, Jan. Q, the session continu-
ing day and evening in accordance with
the following programme The opening
paper Of the forenoon will be on Associat-
ed Dairying, opened by r. 2. Thompson
Of Jay, followed by discussion to be
opened by j. r. Nelson of Winthrop.
The afternoon session will open with pa
per on Stock Raising by H. G. Burleigb
of Fairfield, the discussion to be opened
by D. j, Briggs of Turner. The remain
der of the afternoon will be devoted to q
discussion on root crops In the evening
a paper will be given on Fruit Culture by
S. S. Smith of Oxford, and the evening
session will close with a lecture entitled
"They all Do It. by Y. A. Gilbert Of
East Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
Dedication at Summer.

Tue dedication OF the Baptist Church
A. West Sumaer took place ON Thursday
OF last week The society has expended
about one thousand dollars, during tho
last six months. in Improvements. The
result shows the money to have been very
wisely used The building has been con-
slderaby heightened, q tower has been
Quilt, the outs ide refnished and blinds
added. The interior is very tastelullY
6nished 10 ash with trimmings Of black
walnut. The society has also furnished
the church with new carpet, cushions,
| chandelier and clock. The pUlpi.
with lis furniture is OF black walnut AMI
very attractive although without display.
The storm, without doubt. prevented
many from being present, and yet the
church was Eued. The exercises OF dedi-
cation commenced a. one O'Clock p. m,
the choir giving the anthem, And viii
me Great Eternal God" Rev. II. c.
Estes, D. d.. OF Paris, preached the ser
mon, based on Acts vii 47-49 verses. The
dedicatory prayer was made bS Rev. ).
ID. Richardson, OF Hebron. Alter reu-
deri, tie anthem Was Glsd," by the
choir, Rev. l. A. Freeman, OF Buckheld,
pronounced the benediction.
The people connected with he society
have reason 10 be happy in the change
which they have effected, both in the APP
pearancs OF their house OF worship, and
in its adaptation to the worship OF Him
to whom they have thus re-dedicated It,.
d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

VETERINARY. j. II. Rawson OF Pars
Hill, is gaining au excellent reputation ss
veterinary surgeon. He has calls from
all parts of this State and in parts OF New
Hampshire. We have never heard
complaint after any operation performed
by HMM fact. none could be made, as
he warrants all operations. His horse
and cattle medicines are having a large
sale, and stock owners speak in highest
terms Of them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

"A brief telegram from Rio Janeiro
indicates depl6rable state Of things in
Ceara, one of the northern Provinces of
Brazil. In the capital of the Provinc e,
also named Ceara, and q town of not MOI e
than 10000 inhabitants, the deaths from
smallpox are reported at 600 daily, and
among the agricultural population of the
interior, numbering probably 10000 peo-
pie, the distress is said to be SO great
that carrion and even corpses are being
converted into food.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
The noisy crowd assembled at A.

The noisy crowd assembled at Au-
aus.a take great pride 10 saying they
r present the people OF Maine. This they
Jo with great show OF virtue. and many
pfo,e stations oi purity. Prof. Young Of
Fowdoia College, is Z member OF the mi
Monty. b1s Ina other day he prleked some
OF those gas bags By telling them 10 fore
iole language that ne and his colleagues
represented the people of their respect
i've districts as fully as did any OF the
tssionists. He might have added,i mod
esty did not prevent, and as creditably
also.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
The inhabitants OF Byron will petition

The inhabitants OF Byron will petition
the mOngrel Legislature for permission to
cree, dams. embankments. &c, to pro-
,ect the highways from Swift River, which
overhOws its banks and washes them
badly at every flood. II the distinguish
ed hybrid finds opportunity to discuss
such triAing matters. it may grant the
petition. and save Byron large sums Of
money and great labor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

A DIsGRACEFUL SUERENDER.-The DEM
ocrats and Greenbackers in Maine will
doubtless carry their point-that is, Sc
cure the offices by their combination-but
the Republicans scored one yesterday by
forcing the Democrats to declare against
resumption aud its maintenance. Rarely
have the representatives Of party de-
claring for years in favor Of a vital prin-
ciple been compelled to turn their backs
upon it for so meagre a consideration.
Had the so-called hard money Democrats,
who declared for resumption in Conven-
ton last June, voted for the resolutions
passed by the Republican Senate declar-
ing that specie resumption must be sus-
tanned, their Greenback allies would have
retired from the combination. Such a
risk they would not run, since they would
hazard all chance Of securing offices worth
about S20,0O0-and what is any princi-
pie that the Democratic ID anagers have
espoused for twenty years that they would
not relinquish in order to secure Office
In 1875 the Maine Democratic Conven-
ton almost to a man declared that every
step should be toward specie payments
and no step backward. The same senti-
ment was reiterated with emphasis in / $40
and 1877, and repeated with some falter-
ing last June. Now its representatives in
the Legislature, in order to secure few
offices, shamelessly declare that they do
not rejoice over resumption accomplished,
and will not ask Maine Congressman to
support measures to continue it. Never
were principles more shamelessly aban-
doued.-Boston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

Our Supplement, this week. is second
Tribune Extra. The principal feature OF
this is fac smile of the handwriting OF
Manton Marble and Moses" 1t requires
no expert to detect the similarity OF pen
manship, nor TO decide that they are iden-
teal. AS an indication of how the dis
patches have been received, large num-
Der of newspaper extracts are given, all
referring to them. While this. is not so
interesting reading as the first supple
ment, it is very important in fastening
the responsibility upon so noted q person
as Msnton Marble, close friend OF ex-
Gov. Tilden. Next week we shall issue
a third supplement. That will contain
Governor Garcelon's address to the Leg
islaturs, and other matter relating to
State affairs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
Newspaper Decisions.

ANY person who who takes paper regularly
nom the Office-whether directed 70 MS name OF
spother's or whether he has subscribed or not
is responsible for the payment.
2 Ia a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must paw all arrearagcs, or the puolisher may
continue 10 send Il until payment is made, and
eoiis,t the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the ofice or not.
q The Court. have decided thatrefusng 70 take
newspapers and periodicals rom me posi- once
% renewing and leaving them uncalled for, Il
pr,,nq faciS evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
How THEY Do Ir.-No doubt our read

How They Do IT.-No doubt our read
ers, with us, have been surprised at the
very low price of clothing, as it is now
offered at retail. We reoently held con
versation with one acquainted with the
business, and he gave us the following
statement to show how it is done. The
manufacturers purchase thousands of yards
Of cloth, and so get it at low figures.
They cut it in their factory, so there is
no waste, and by patterns that enable en-
ployees to complete the cutting of many
garments per day Then the work is put
out to makers, and there's where the
grind comes in. (Sec Tho's Hoods "Song
of the Shirt.") Here is large ulster
which sells for FIVE dollars. One thinks
the cloth would cost that, but the figures
ha o,ava for ~ ora thaoa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
4 Southern Election Compromise.

Senator Blaine relates TO Mr.. Smalley.
Of the Cleveland Herald. the following
interesting story of an election 10 small
town of Alabama A Boston commercial
traveller was stopping in the town election
day, and out Of curiosity went to the polls
quite early in the morning. lie found
that about 100 whites and 500 blacks had
assembled near the polls. The blacks
were by themselves in a public square,
aud negotiations were going on between
the two parties as to the order Of the vot-
ing. Finally it was stated that a COM
promise had been made by which a white
man was to vote first, then a black man,
and so whites and blacks were to alternate
during the day. The first negro to offer
his vote was challenged and about ten
minutes were consumed. Then a white
man voted, and after him 4 negro. The
third negro was challenged and much time
was spent in hunting up authorities De-
casIonally a white man was CHALLENGED to
give the appearance Of fairness, but a
sufficient number of negroes were chal.
lenged dunug the day to delay the voting,
30 that the last white man was permitted
to vote just before the polls closed. The
corresponding black man was not permit
ted to deposit his ballot. When the tray
eler visited the polls toward night, hum
bred white men and ninety-nine negroes
had voted, and the Democrats had just
one majority at the poll, while 4Ol ne
groes were DISTINGUISHED. The plan work
ed beautifully. 1t was a compromise, and
no violence was employed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

Persons who enjoy good, spicy read
ing, and sound political views, can do no
better than 10 subscribe for the Bangor
Who. It's editor is one of the most un-
compromising in Maine, and will never
shack down. when he believes be is
right. Read the prospectus in another
column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

Maj. Shorey of the Bridgton News,
has been promoted to position in the
Portland Custom House. Now we want
to know If he boards al the City Hotel =.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07
Total expense

This leaves a difference of 81 20 be-
tween cost price aud selling price, and
that must satisfy wholesale aud retail
dealer. 1t shows that profit can only be
made by handling large quantities that
prices on these goods must rise, and that
the poor are ground in the face by making
listers for SEVENTY CENTS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-07

The reader will notice that the highest
average per COW is for 1879, S6O.52, and
the lowest in 1877, S459 80, the average
for the whole four years being itty-iour
dollars and forty-fve cents.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
BrOckpOrt Scribbling.

Friday last we had small shower
of rain.s
Tell I'D. G. I.' of Dents Run we
are not lost.
Camp Jack had some visitors one
day last week.
Again we notice how correspon-
dent "Vale's" mind is wandering.
Christ Hines has sown about
twenty bushels Of rye for Mrs. S. V.
Wilcox.
VIM. Barron has moved to Key
stone. ...r.
"A. D. Alden is building house on
his farm. y.a &,
"Schmidt & Schneider" as "Vale''
hint about travel that road less seldom
but not much moonlight nights as OF
.yore for he says it is in the vicinity OF
rattlesnakes.
Last Sunday night we had a hard
frost.
We should think that Lamp
Black would color our beer and come
up the wrong way but we think
Swamper ought to know whether it
would agree or not.
There is road travelled quite fire.
quently by Alonzo Sylvester but he
don't want anything said about it.
Well, we think the least said about il
the better, tos, we will agree with him
there.
Laundering is brighteping VI
some. g
SCHMIDT & SCHNEIDER.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Letter from Mr.. AmeS.

ST.. MARY's, PA, Oct. 10th, 1871.
GENTLEMEN: Il have, after much
hesitation and reluctance, concluded
to consent to the use of my name rs II
Peoples candidate for District Attor-
ney. In so doing, I totally disregard
my own feelings, and yield to a solici-
tation far in excess of anything had
ever expected to receive, and cannot
think that it is because of any worth
or merit in me, but desire to take
advantage of my opponents unfortu-
nate position, that certain rights of the
people may be maintained. In allow
ing the use of my name, [ must ask
that it be entirely shorn of party, and
understood that 1 am purelya Peoples
candidate. Hard, discreet work must
be done, and let me ask that the effort
may be dignified, and that no low
means whatever be used for success.
If you win, let the victory be honor
able; if defeated, let the defeat leave
no sting of conscience. Should our
opponents see fit to inaugurate an
undignified canvass, let the contrast
between them and us be increased by
our dignified department. Hoping
that you have well considered the
task undertaken, and that you may
never regret it, ! am yours,
w. w. AMEs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Personal Items.

Capt. p. r. Smith and wife were
in town last week. Vote for Ames.
p w. III. Schram's new ice house
is about complete. Vote for Ames.
-Bennie Dill is working for ]. III.
Steel g. Co., at Dagus City. Vote for
Ames.
Mrs. Crayston has received an ex-
tensive line of fall and winter milli-
merry goods. Vote for Ames.
Mr.. Miller, the gentlemsnly man.
ager of the Tennessee Jubilee Singers,
called on us to-day. Vote for Ames.
Ross Bros. have purchased three
lots of w. H. Osterhout at the corner
of Elk and Centre streets. Vote for
Ames.
Mrs. O'Conners, nee Annie
Peters, of Erie, was visiting Mrs.
John Casserly, her sister last week.
Vote for Ames.
Hugh McGeehin is putting solid
foundation under the old court house.
Flynn & Maloney are doing a good
job of stone work for Hughy. Vote
for Ames.
e. N. Johnson, agent for D. 8.
Andrus & Co., the noted WiIliamsport
music dealers, was in town Tuesday
looking after the interest of the firm.
Vote for mea
Curt. Barrett is in town every
Sunday. He is now in the employ of
that enterprising firm, J. III. Steel &
Co., at Dagus City. Curt tells us they
are building up good trade, as they
certainly desire to. Vote for Ames.
Benz. Malin is now engaged cam
vassing for several periodicals giving
with each four very beautiful chro'
mos. AS Mr.. Malin has had the mis-
fortune to lose a leg and takes this
method to help earn livelihood for
himself and family, he is deserving
of patronage. Further, anything you
order of this gentleman you will be
sure of receiving, as he is well known
to us and many of our readers as trust
worthy man. Vote for Ames.