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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-03-06
RATIFICATION NOTICE.

In the matter Of the sale of Real Es-
tate assessed 10 Leonard HAYDEN By
r. X. Clarke, hate Collector Of State aud
county taxes for the 9th district.
1T is hereby ordered, that the sale
made aud reported by X. X.
Clarke, late Collector Of State aud
county taxes for the 9th district for the
years 1874 and 1875, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause TO the contrary
be shown on or before the 9Th day Of
April, 1879; provided a copy Of this or
der be published once n week for three
successive weeks prior to the said 9th
day Of April, 1879, in the st. Mary !
BEACON.
The report states that the one-sixth
interest in and to the said real estate
sold for $3.50.
March Bird, 1879. r. FORD.
True copy, Test
j. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
March 6, 1s79-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-03-06

100 acre more or less,

This farm borders Immediately upon
the Chesapeake Bay and is convenient
to churches, mills, etc. The location il
desirable, and the Injuries of the salt
water are abundant and convenient.
The soil consists Of good arabic land,
Welding we'll all the staple crops. tobac-
CO, wheat, corn, ETC., with suiiieiency
of good fire wood upon il. The i'm
provements are q comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSE, fine BARN aud CORN
HOUSE, toleribly good FENCES aud
productive APPLE aud PEACH Or
CHARD.
Also, at the same time and place, all
that tract or parcel of land called and
known rs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-03-06

RE h0Fsrs attacked - the wagon q or
ntsshhor, Mr. Key. sook fright while y 1yer'a
tiili On WeinesAay morning and. mAkiag for
Iiown az brenh-neck space, succeeded in seAeh-
Ing Moore's Stables wishOut damage % shem-
assses bat At the seriozs expense Of The wngea.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-03-06
Marrow Escape.

The dwelling occupied By 7. 2. Yates, junior
editor Of the BEAcOx, and belonging TO Thomas
DiIIcw, caught fire on Friday last, but timely
aid being rendered, il was soon extinguished.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-03-06

GF7 A DAY TO Agents canvassing for the Fire
v q side Visitor. Terms and Outfit Free. Ad-
dress p. y. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
C.zza Month and expenses guaranteed to
- Agents. Outfit free. SHAW ( Co.,
AUGUsTA. MAIZE.
March 6, lsT9-4w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
A STRANGE STORY.

1t will bs recollected that in the latter
part of 1873 or early In 1874 James \.
Lowell was convicted In Lewiston OF muir
dering his wife, Lizzie Lowell. The skclc-
ton of woman was found In the woods I'M
lonely place on the Switzerland road, and
apparently pretty fully Identified at the
time as that of Mrs. Lowell. The defence
was that Mrs Lowell had not been muir
dcred at ALL but had run off with circus
man and there was some testimony tending
to prove II which however the jury did not
believe. Lowell was sentenced TO be hung,
but his sentence was subsequently com
muted TO Imprisonment for life and he Is
now in the state prison.
In 1878 David Stevens was committed TO
the prison from oxford County for bigamy.
While there he made inquiries for a man
named Lowell among the convicts. and
finally learned the circumstances Of the
Lowell case. lie then makes the following
remarkable statement. lie says that in
1873 ne was at Saginaw, Michigan, and
there became acquainted with man and
wife named Spaulding. He learned that
the woman came from Maine. and that she
was supposed TO have another husband
there. Her name was Lizzie. He saw
these people occasionally. NJ Inherent
places, for number Of years. In 1876 he
met them ut beer garden in Western
city, and Spaulding and wife had quarrel,
I'm which he called her Liz Lowell and
told her she had better 20 10 her husband
down In the Maine state prison, for she
couldn't stay with him any longer. She
acknowledged being Liz Lowell and,
while taking 4 very lively part in the quar-
rel denied nothing said by Spaulding. The
woman seen by Stevens Is described by
him, and his description tallies exactly with
that OF Mrs. Lowell. He tells perfectly
straight story. aud gives names Of Western
people who he says know the Spauldings
and who can confirm all he says on other
points. Stevens term expires In short
time. 50 that he can hardly be- putting mp a
Job unless for Lowclrs benefit. This may
bee. but seems hardly likely, in view OF the
fact that its truth or falsity can be deter
mined very soon by the information he has
given or course. no one will believe Ste
ycus until he has been cOrruboratcd, but
hi, story is = remarkable one, and deserves
Investigation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS

BETHEL, May l6-Thc weather for the
past two weeks has been lovely for farm
ing operations, and the work is being
pushed forward.
Hay is quite scarce and high, but Is the
grass commences 70 look green, many
farmers have turned their cattle ont 70
pasture.
Last Sunday about o'clock p. m, the
house owned and occupied by Absalom
Farwel, was burnt nothing saved but two
beds Mr. Farwel was away at the time T;
the fire caught in the roof near the chin
ney, and here got such Roadway before
discovered, to attempt to put it out proved
Ruthless.
The letter in your last iSsue,-A. w.
s, Mcxico-concerning school agents, j.
TO the point We hope every family in OK
ford county will read it.
The river drivers have been very busy
during the past ten days. The water in
the river is full banks and logs are floating
past. The Canton Mills drive passed Beth
el Tuesday and Lewiston drives are fol-
lowing.
Our farmers are blowing up their hops,
and intend to SOW wheat instead. We
have many farmers among Us who have
been nearly ruined by raising hops
our hotels and boarding houses are ex-
pecting a large amount of company during
the coming season.
Many of our farmers are going into the
beet business. Mr. :. b. Twitchell re-
ceives orders; seed sewers will be in de
mand address Lock Box :, if YOU want a
good sower
Ii is estimated some twenty-five millions
of logs are now afoat in the Androscog-
gin between Gilead and Rumford Falls.
There has been no rain for about two
weeks. and mother earth cries for rain.
Fruit trees are beginning to get into
blossom.
Last Wednesday and Thursday we passed
through the towns of Gilead Mason and
Albany. We found the farmers busy with
their spring work; some have finished
their sowing, and few have planted their
potatoes.
There seems to be large call for new
plows this spring The Pettengill side
hill plow, Paris, is liked much in this sec
ton, both on side hill AMI level land; it
puIyerizes the soil, saving one half the Ia
Dor with the harrow. The steel Cameron
plow. manufactured at Portland, is the
fayorite among the farmers in Bethel.
The firm of Woodbury. & Purington re-
Gently received car load of oats from the
West, which has been sold to farmers for
seed. This firm deals largely in -four,
corn and meal, and sells TO farmers at the
lowest prices. \ call and examination
will save money TO the buyer.
DR.. Gordon has commenced to erect a
large barn connected with his stable on
Church street. I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
STATE LIQUOR AGENT.

In compliance with the demands Of
ECONOMY and reform. and accounting 10
the rules of civil service, the opposition
State government, has removed Mr. T..
p. Chase from the position OF State Liquor
Agent. In accordance with his usual
cusscdness, r. VI. Fogg, of the Governor $
Council, Is trying to prove dishonest man
agcment against the retiring Agent. The
Council Committee examined Mr.. Chase ;
books, accounts, &c, and pronounced
them correct. In stock. they found a
quantity of liquor which did not stand
the legal tests. Mr.. Chase proved that
it was purchased by him, under guarantee
that it should be of certain quality, II
had not vet been accepted, and could
therefore be returned TO the cunsignors.
With this for text, Fogg has been pub
fishing letters in the AJg" claiming
that Mr.. Chase has been dishonest in his
management. Il is useless 10 endcavor
to answer such an ass as Fogg has proved
himself to be: and as he still further
proves by his course in this matter It's
in very poor taste, to use the mildcNt phrase
possible. for an executive officer, 70 give
his official opinions to the public through
newspaper Official matter should APP
pear through official channels. In this
case, Fogg publishes to the State that he
Is of 50 little Importance on the Council,
that his opinions have no weight in form
ing the opinion of committees, and he
has to seek this method OF showing his
spite. If Mr.. Chase has failed to per-
form his duties in a faithful and efficient
manner, il is the duty Of the Council to
sue his bond, and thus reimburse the
State for all loss. II is no part OF any
officers duty to attack another public
servant through the press, when legal
channels are open, and officers may DC
punished by pursuing the proper course.
Fogg does not seek to punish Mr.. Chase,
nor to secure to the State Naturalization
for any loss which he claims it may have
sustained. He is looking for a chance
to make political capital and to glorify
himself In so doing, he simply, as We
have before said, advertiseS his own
weakness and imbecility. Mr.. Chase is
man of character, 50 well known, that
the as saults OF Fogg, if not opposed to the
report of remainder of the Committee,
would have no effect upon him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

elections In New York city for many years,
up TO and including that of 1868; that false
| registration, repeating, corrupt naturaliza-
! ton, and fraud of every kind utterly over
came "the will of the people" that inter
ference by Federal authority was neces-
| sity so far rs il could constitutionally be
had; that the election laws OF 1870 and
| 1871, and their enforcement by United
States officers, has purified elections9
All this was accomplished with so little
inconvenience 10 honest voters that Mr.
Frye says:
have no hesitation In saying, that rs TO
| intimidation of honest voters, cruelty, par
| TALLY, veXatious delays, there is not suill-
cient evidence on which TO convict a man
OF the theft of farthing, not sufficient TO
! awaken decent suspicion in an bipartisan
mind. ON comparing the statement of
these witnesses with their papers, | am
satisfied that not more than a score were
entitled TO vote. Did not Tammany find
the best specimens of the six hundred and
six arrested menY And for this offense
| against the liberty of the citizen must this
law be repealed? Why, you cannot enforce
| the law against burglary, theft, murder, or
any other crime without arreSting some in
| nocent men. Must, then, these laws be
repealed? I call your attention TO this :
| from twenty-five thousand 10 thirty thou
sand fraudulent certificates on which men
had registered in lS6S and voted, in 1878
thirty-two hundred only registered, twelve
hundred and forty voted; and all this ac-
complished withno more complaint or cause
| for complaint than is found in the evidence
| taken by our committee. | submit To any
candid, fair-minded man, is not success
| like this marvellous, and IT, accomplish
ment with so little friction, so slight iudi-
vidual, personal injustice without parallel
in the history of law and its enforcement:
In regard to the expense Of supervision
he says
The election of 1868 cost the city of New
York $3.50. 200, and what was II this money
purChaSedy \ farce. fraud That of
| 1870 cost $3.50, 600; 1871, $4,000. Now
the election costs the state only about Slj0,-
| 600. Add 10 that amount paid by the
| United States even years, since the law
went into effect, averaging, including all
expenditures, chief supervisor and all, not
over 100000 4 year, and the result is :
Pure election, 1878, costs the United States
and state $50, 900; bastard election, leGs,
costs the state S5jO,OO0.
With these facts before it, the Repub-
lican party is ready to 90 before the people
with the issue, as presented by the Demo
Gratis. When to this record Is added
southern frauds and outragcs, We have a
case so strong there is no question that
We shall be sustained by the people at any
general election with this as an issue
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
NORTH WATERFORD. May l4.-Not mu,

NORTH WATERFORD, May l+.-Not muc q
planting done yet. Having it very hot and
dry-need rain much. The thermometer
reached % deg. in the shade, Tuesday, the
18th. Not quite so hot today.
Mr. c. e. Knight is doing brisk bust
ness at his saw mill this spring. He fur
nlshes the lumber used in building the new
tannery. He has also got out about my
thousand feet of spool lumber, which he
has sold to Messrs Elliott Bartlett.
Mr.. c. c. Wight has enlarged his stable
with an addition of 3Ox20 feet.
Mr.. II. p. Elliott IS repairing his build
ncs. charging his kitchen and building au
addition TO his stable, &c.
one Of the workmen at Lynchs mills, F.
L. Hawkins by name, had the first finger OF
his left hand cut of with a circular saw
few days ago.
Our school commenced Monday, the 9TH
inst, under the instruction of Miss Geor-
gle Holden of Sweden. Miss Holden has
taught the two preceding terms, giving
good satisfaction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

RCNToRp, May l7.-Rey. George Hanna
ford has been continued ON the Rumfori
circuit another year, the third year of h.,
pastoratc on this circuit The people of
all classes are highly pleased with th, ar-
raugcment Mr. Hnnnaford by hi, gentle
manly department, urbauc and ,ympathct.c
nature and active Christian labors has mad,
for himself many warm and sincere friends.
our sabbath School was organized last
sunday for the year, uy the choice OF Wal
do Pcttiug.iI for superintendent. We have
% good prospect that the past nourishus
condition OF the same will bee continued.
We are having splendid weather tor
farming purposes at this time, and t.le
farmers OF Rumrorl are doing up the
spring work with encouraging prospects.
Vegetation has come forward the past week
rs rapidly rs / ever knew 10 % dD 1t this
time OF the year II bids fair 10 De a, for
ward by the first Of June as it wa, the past
two years, which were very forward
springs.
The mercury has stood at = in the shade
at noon the last three dly.. Very warm
weather for outdoor workers. o. +.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

be made for the Democratic party. In
his veto message, the President shows
that the proposed bill would deprive him
of prerogatives conceded to belong to all
preceding Executives, and that it was in
direct opposition to Democratic doctrine,
as taught by the fathers of that party
In so doing he has taken the wind out OF
the partisan's sails, and placed the caucus
bound party in a very pitiable plight.
All the political capital to be made out
of this extra session of Congress is to be
made by Republicans out of blunders
committed by their opponents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

Barnard, also candidate for reelection.
These two judicial scoundrels stripped on
their coats and prepared for business
Barnard, on the 9th OF October, declared
that ne would attend 10 no other business
than this until the next term. The ready
courts must be provided with blanks, SO
that there should be no hitch in proceed
lngs.
The following table win show no neglect
in this direction
Superior court, October 2, received To-
600 certificates October ., received 1000
applications; October 5, received lO,OOO
certificates; October 10, received lO,OW
certificates; October Is, received 2O,OOO
applications. Total applications, 10000
total certificates, 10000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
ANOTHER VETO.

In a lengthy message, President Hayes
has vetoed the army interference bill,
which was gagged through Congress, and
sent to him for approval. The veto has
been sustained, as it is impossible to OBJ
tain two-thirds vote opposed to it. In
taking this action, the President has
placed himself squarely upon Republi-
can ground, in full accord with his party,
and he is entitled to full credit for what
he has done. The measure was uncalled
for; its object was to cripple United
States election supervision, and to raise
an issue upon which political capital might
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

The WICKED ARNU.-The Progress
site Age has an unusually severe attack
Of Democratic fever, this week. In
speaking Of the veto, it closes with the
following pathetic appeal to freemen:
The question whether the several states
shall control their elections, or whether a
political party shall use the power Of the
federal government TO determine who shall
vote and under what regulations, and use
the United States troops 10 uVcrAwc the
people. now goes 10 the people for dcciS-
ion: and we are 90 see whether popular
elections In this country are going 20 be
turned into farce. a. under the Louis Ma
polcon dynasty in France.
Why, bless your soul, Mr.. .Age in or
der for the army to be represented at each
polling place, President Hayes would be-
obliged to resort to dictator Cromwell $
method of dealing with ms captured enc
mics-behead, draw and quarter each
soldier. In that condition It would not
be very formidable as an "oyerawing
machine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

RRy,ST's PoNp.-The farmers are busily
engaged putting in their crops. a larger
breadth OF corn than usual will be planted,
while the breadth of potatoes will be
smaller.
The heat has been very oppressive Tor
man and beast, ranging for several days
from 90 to 81 degrees In the shade.
Grass is but little killed but rain Is need
ed to bring it forward.
The reform club still has work to do
here. and always will have, so long as
ssbeings" live among us, void Of conscience,
without souls. and for the sake Of three
cent piece will furnish cider and other
strong drinks To men addicted to their use.
Men that knowingly and wilfully will pan
der To the appetites Of those whom the
better portion of the community is striving
to reclaim, should receive the indignation
and scorn from an outraged community
their mean and contemplate acts merit.
Let the law be enforced, and justice melted
out tn them TO its full extent.
Mr. sullivan A. Estes and lady, May -.
celebrated their thirtieth anniversary we'd
ding. \ large number Of their friends as
scmbcd at their residence and passed q
pleasant evening with them. Afler partak-
ing Of nicely prepared refreshments, they
retired to their several homes, leaving
a variety of beautiful and useful pres
cnts, tokens Of their friendship and esteem.
such gatherings serve to strengthen "a,
ties of friendship among Us and render the
social relations in society pleasant aud
profitable y. t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
Newspaper Decisions.

Any person who who takes paper regularly
rom ne oface-whether directed 70 his name or
snothsr's or whether he has subscribed or not
AZ responsible for the payment .,-,
M a person orders his paper discontinued,
10 must pay all arrearages, or the poolsher may
continue 20 send u until payment Is maize, anu
collect the whole amount, whether the paper y
taken from the once or not.
s. TheCourts have decided Airefosing 70 AXE
usxspapsrs and periodicals. from the post once
OF repovinx and leaving them oncaiied for, ts
pr.g.a dacss evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20


N>IiI.i"i''' May l. IT. I i'''i' . '''''' -
lost a morse SATURDAY inc 'o''' rom ''''''-
Sarset' he was '''A o'. " ''" "o"','
Inc NOT wave rra'"'" us cary D" '"'
season. Monday '' 2 D. I'' l''' ''''' MON
eter Indicated - u. -''.'.' .''''' |'lo' } '''-
'A! 80 "'s''''' '''''-' '''.' '''''
- "c-T''.'' l.'' VIZ '''''H ' '''.'' '''
season
VT S'iN0'' brown '''' " ''''''''''''s . '.'''
'i''F ''"- anu l'''''"i '..',
lul'iA' service was "''"--'''' ~ b. ''''
IRE oiiI'ialinS-fTI'"l morning 30. '
hous" OF his son in this village AFTER "hic"
the remains were taken 20 Lo'e'' lot burial.
Mr. Brown had been member OF inc
Methodist church for forty years. lie was
- years OF age
The house and barn OF Geo. li'.ion' III
East Waterford were burned wednesday
al p' H. MI iii''on was III 'l' Darn " ''''
IlN lantern "hlch eNp!oueu' setting IRE /"
the hay ana before help 'oulo arrive 'h'
ou'luiuS' were past saw 'DS' Nc ''"'''
that ne saved everything 'l'e' Win 'l'e 'A-
crpuoh oil quite large PIE Oh "o''' '"'
calves and pig. Dld not near whether IL
was insured OF not
We are sIad To learn 'l''l MISS be"
OdeIIN health mas very nuch improve"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

PoRrER.-Warm weather is truly upon
US again, yesterday and day before
MAY - and II, mercury went up TO 90 de-.
grees in the shade, today il is not quite SO
warm.
Grass has good start, but need, rain.
Farmers havethc spring workwcllaloug:
most au have soweI their grain and plant
ed the most of their potatoes. and are uow
preparing to plant their corn. Has
enough, and cheap.
Cherries, plums, Sc. are In bloom
Apple trees are beginning 10 whitru.
some failure, and many losses thereby
Recently two of our oldestci'ilcu- passed
from hi, life. About one week ago. Mr.
Enoch Couscns Of thi, place died. aged
considerably over 90. Last Monday morn.
ing, the widow Of Joshua Week, passed
away, aged 81; was buried yesterday @.
Kezar Falls
Rev. John Stanley met with severe ac-
cident a few days ago, while working .u
Eugene Stanley's staye miIlat south Hiram,
he accidentally dropped his left hand upon
buzz saw, decorating il in shocking
manner. Il was dressed by Dr. J. d.
Chcllis, and is getting along finely. Il b,
hoped ne will save his hand entire. Ill,
son Randall is afflicted severely with o
fclon ON one Of his fingers. understand
the Elders neighbors are going % give bis
farming lift" tomorrow.
\ son was born 10 the wife OF Orris J..
Mason one week ago last Friday night
NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20
Oxford County Quarterly COnventioa
REFORM CLUBS.


The committee appointed 20 make Arrangement
for the regular County Convention OF Reform
Clubs, have decided % appoint
TharsdAy, Jana 9Th, 1870,
A. the dAy for all true lovers OF the cause. tha
hAs done. and Il sgr doing 50 much for God and
Humanity, 70 assemble Al Dix6sld Village ~
early In the morningiAs possible 90 the above day
The arst meeting for Organizations and report
vii be held At lO-S0 - u. Public meetings AZ
and 30 p. N.
II the weather Is suitable the meetings viii o
held in watts Grove. otherwise in the Univer
sAlist church.
Paul II. ssavsy OF Bangor, Prank ksnriek
OF Fairfield. and many other prominent and AolS
speakers Wil DC with Us.
A cordial Invitation Is extended 70 al 70 Join III
on his occasion. Let such voice 90 out !ror
old oxford" that al IL homes may be blessed
BY the trhuence Of temperance reform.
PKR OKDER or COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Paris. Nay y, ls79.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-20

PuIs.-Rey. DIR. Estes preached a ser
mon upon the sacrifice of Isaac by his
father Abraham, as recorded in Genesis,
last Sabbath. OF course he made refer
ence to the Freeman tragedy, and defended
Orthodoxy and the Bible from the assaults
made upon them by unbelieverS on account
Of this affair lie arsuedthat the command
10 offer Isaac as burnt offering, and the
subsequent staying of his fathers hand,
were intended To teach the Jewish nation
that God was not pleased with human
sacrifices.
Carpenters are very busy in this town.
as many people are repairing and altering
their premises. Don't look much like hard
times i'm this section.
Somebody entered the house of Mr.. W.
\. BarrowS, on Thursday evening during
the absence of the family. Nothing was
missed, however, and the only evidence of
the visitation was that all the doors,-closed
and locked when the family len-were
found wide open on their return. We I'M
derstand that Mr.. Barrows offers 4 reward
Of $500 for any information which shall
lead to the detection of the offending
partieS