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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-11

since | began this diary, and how much
has occurred | have often wondered
how Philip Devereaux bore himself after
Annette Cuts married old General Bat
ties, with his millions and his gout, pre-
ferring palace without love to love in a
cottage. Yesterday wandered into the
pine woods alone. Mr.. Andover and |
nave been there so often that all its treas
urcs of shade and sunlight, of soaring
pines and humble mosses, seemed to be-
long to us. Its winding ways are like
enchantment, luringus on to more beauty
and serenity. 1t is like walking through
dim cathedral aisles as we tread upon the
carpet of pine needles, and hear the wind
futing through the branches, while spicy
incense is waited about, and sweet
thoughts come like benediction. You
scarcely hear an approaching footstep,
and was gathering some ferns, when
some one close beside me said, isabelle !
Isabelle "a voice that sounded strangely
familiar, but was not Mr.. Andovers; a
voice that seemed to conjure vision of
starry summer nights, and sweet scents,
and tender words, in the instant before |
could turn. never once thought OF
Philip Devereaux, but there he stood,
smiling and debonair, as if we had only
parted an hour ago. "Iour mother told
me should find you here, he said, taking
my unwilling hand. "See, | picked a
four-lcaved clover as | came across the
meadow; that means luck. Isabelle,
can YOU forgive me:
Yes. indeed answered, heartily,
"and thank you too.
II was fool, Isabelle"
And so was |.
isabelle, don't turn away your head.
never loved Annette love you. You
have no cause for jealousy. | have come
back TO marry YOU, Isabelle.
Il shall never marry YOU, Phillip, |
said. II do not love YOU any longer.
Not love me, he cried "Oh, | un-
derstand; YOU have some natural resent
mcnt-
but no love" And then he fell to
protesting and cxpostulating, while We
walked out Of the pine woods together;
and Just as we emerged into the road We
met Mr.. Andoyer He bowed and passed
ON. | knew he had come to look for me.
parted with Philip at the gate, where
We parted once before, and today It Is all
over town that our engagement Is re-
ncwcd
Jme IG.-Mr Andover has not been
70 see me since the day met him coming
out of the pine woods with Philip. Philip
called, but | declined the interview.
J,1,e IS.-Mct Mr. Andover walking
on the causcway by the river. lie turned
and Joined me. An old woman came out
OF fishing hut presently, and begged for
money. As he opened MS purse some
thing gnttcring fell ont at hi, feet It
was Aunt Holyokes ring. He picked It
up. You used to wear this he said ;
..,hat was why bought it.
You were very good. Did YOU mean
10 give it to me-" / asked
IT You Will take my heart with it.
B,llc"-Nrty y. Prescott, ia Harper s
.H1yas,g, tor O1obar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-11

The curious travelling stones Of Aus
tralia are parallel in Nevada. They arc
described as almost perfectly round and
about as large as a walnut. When dis
tributed about upon the floor, table, or
other level surface, within two or three
feet of each other, they Immediately be-
gin travelling toward common centre,
and there lie huddled up in bunch like
a lot of eggs in nest A single stone.
removed to a distance of three and half
feet, upon being released, returns to the
heap, but if taken away four or five feet
remains motionless. They are composed
of magnetic iron ore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-11
AN ARGUMENT.
pY HELM EHIN ,rEEErr.

A.. one by one along Ht-- fiinty way.
The hopes OF youth fade in Tine heat and die
And ot our prime the aspirations high
Ermor~clr,s circumstances rush and slay,
Then, Courage" 60 our faiu;mg hearts We say,
beyond this life The sunny uplands lie.
Where these shall an bc ours, again 10 try
The bright ascent toward thc perfect day"
ph. Land ot the Hereafter can 10 hc,
Whom ro thy sacred keeping We commit
Al our best treasures ,o corndingly,
our dead. our hopes, out aspirations liz
witch Queuchlc,s hrc. that immortality
And thy fair plains, are all Inyth, cheat ?
-lGood Company
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-11
NUMBER A.

indeed, had given up playing altogether.
Perhaps our greatest treat was the
inspection of their own apartment. Here
were the Penates. Admitted into the
penetralia, we may be permitted to write
that here everything was adapted to
themselves alone. Bureau, cabinet, dress
ing-table, sofa, chairs and bed were all
diminutivc; the last elaborately carved
from ebony, and richly canopied IN dam
ask and lace, a gift from his father.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
SPORTING NOTES.
The Newmarket Races.

INC NcWMAEM0C n@CcDs
LONDON, May ?. The race for the thousand
guineas stakes for three-year Olds was run at
Newmarket to-day over the Rowley mile
course, and was won by Wheel Of Fortune
with Abbay second and Reconciliation third.
TIE NASHVILLE RACES.
NASHVILLE May 2.-To-day was the last
day OF the races. The attendance was large.
| The first race was selling purse Of 500 Tor
all ages, dash Of one mile and q quarter. The
starters with weights, were Bourke. 80 lbs. !;
Henry Owens entry, 1O5 lbs; Wiley's Pat
Malloy colt 81 lbs; Wonder, 70 lbs; Egypt,
| Owens second; time 2 :154.
| The second race was for the association
purse Of $3.50, $50 to the second horse, dash of
two miles. The entries were Omega. Essilah,
Jim Bell and Davis. Essflah came In first,
Omega second; time 3:41L
The third race was for the handicap purse
| of $50. mile heats, with nine starters-Sallie
Polk, 107 pounds, Babee, 81 pounds; Mata-
gorda, ito pounds; Talma, 90 pounds; Alpha,
nesseean, SO pounds; Bill Dillon, 10 pounds;
Silver Maid, 81 pounds. In the first heat
Matagorda came in first Talma second; !;
time 46a4. In the second heat Silver Maid
came In first, Alpha second; time Az: In
the third, Silver Maid came In first, Mata-
gorda second; time :49R.
BASE BALL.
CHICAGO, May 2.-Chicagos 10, Syracuse s.
CINCINNATI, May 2.-Cincinnau Reds 10,
Troys1.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May Buff alos 4, Bos
tons 7.
CLEVELAND, May 2.-Providence 7, Cleve-
lands 6.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 2-Springfields
IN, New Bedfords 3.
BALTIMORE, May 2.-Manchesters IA, Bal
Nmores IL.
MADAME ANDERsoN's TRAMP.
CINCINNATI, May 2.-Madame Anderson Is
still plodding on. At 80 she completed her
47Oth mile -----5
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
The Polndexter Case


RICHMOND, May At Is expected that
Judge Christian will render. g decision to-
day on the motion for a new trial in the case
of Poindexter, found guilty last week, on a
second trial, OF manslaughter, and sentenced
to two years In the penitentiary.
MRS. ROGERS VICTIM.
CHICAGO, May 2.-Mr. Il. b. Weber, who
was shot yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Rog-
ers, died this afternoon at Q O'Clock. Mrs
Rogers was held In the Justices court without
bail.
GONE UP FOR TEN YEARS.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-Jos. Welsh, alias
Brooklyn Brockie, who was recently convict
ed of murder in the second degree in killing
John Fletcher In the statiOn-house, was to-
day sentenced to ten years In the Eastern
Penitentiary.
THE cox TRIAL.
ATLANTA Ga, May 2-There was very lit
tie of interest in the Cox trial to-day. The
defense introduced several witnesses, who tes-
titled as to the facts OF the discussion between
Alston and Cox about the lease of the con-
victs on the day Of the killing Of Aston.
Very little material Is brought out. The de-
fense will attempt to prove that Aston and
his friends were In a conspiracy against Cox.
The States evidence has already established
the fact that Cox pursued AstOn and forced
upon him the fight he tried to avoid. The
courthouse was densely packed and public
interest is unabated In the case. The case
will reach the middle of next week.
RICHMOND, Va. May IA special from War
renton states that Eustis Smith, aged is, sur
rendered himself to the jailor and confessed
that he killed his father. Bennett Smith.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03

The son and heir apparent of the Khedive,
Prince Hassan,, is dull, dumpish young
GUS cast Of features. He lives in semi-regal
splendor, maintains palace, harem, and
costly stud OF horses, and is bon vivant Of
the first water In the Russo-Turkish war he
headed the Egyptian contingent and distin-
gulshed himself by his quarrels with Mehemet
All. During the siege Of Plevna, he lurked
behind the fortresses OF the Quadrilateral, do
Ing little or nothing to obstruct the progress
OF the invader. Nevertheless, he has been re-
ee1yed IN English society, the University of
z. IT,, and fashionable circles have discerned
In Elm many admirable qualities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
ENGLAND.
The Zulus Prepared To Surrender to thl
English-The ROers Also Friendly

LONDON, May "a dispatch from Cape
Town, dated April IS, says that numerous
Zulu chiefs, with their armed followers, have
offered to submit and surrender on the terms
offered by Lord Chelmsford, and Cetywayo is
disposed to submit also, If guaranteed his
personal safety.
Peace is impending. A settlement OF the
difficulty with the Beers Is also imminent.
THE BERLIN TREATY TO BE ENFORCED.
The Cabinet announces Its determination
not to change in any respect its policy OF en-
forcing the Berlin treaty. Austria and Ger
many entertain the same views.
THE DEFENDERS OF RORKs DRIFT GET THE
VICTORIA MEDAL.
Lieuts. J. r. M. Chard, OF the Royal Engi-
neers, and Gonville Broomhead, OF the Twen-
ty-fourth Regiment Foot, who defended the
pest at Rerks Drift SO successfully against
the Zulus, on January %, have received the
Order Of the Victoria Cross.
YAKOoB KHAN TO MEET MAJOR CAvAGNARI.
dispatch from Lahore says that it Is pro-
bable that Yakoob Kahn will meet Major
Cavagnari at Yandamak.
DR.. BUTTS CONDITION.
DR.. Isaac Butt, Home Rule leader, who
was recovering from his recent illness, has
had a relapse, and fears are entertained Of
his recovery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
POLITICS..
The Kentucky Democratic state COnven
tiOn.

tiOn.
LOUISVILLE, May 2.-Dr. Luke Blackburn
has been nominated for Governor by the
Democratic convention by unanimous accla-
nation. J. Z. CantreIl was nominated for
Lieutenant Governor, and b. W. Harden for
Attorney General. The convention ts having
lively time over the nomination for auditor.
ALEX. STEPHENS VIEWS ON THE SITUATION IN
CONGRESS.
NEW YORK, May 2.-The Herdtd's Wash
ington special reports Mr. Stephens, Of
Georgia, as saying last night:
"In my judgment the Democratic party
has never been committed to the position that
supplies should be withheld In case Of veto
OF and the polical measures incorporated as
riders on the appropriation bill. They were
committed only to the incorporation OF these
riders as not in violation of the principle or
custom of legislation from the beginning of
the government. The question of policy and
not one Of right to do 50 was unquestioned,
but the policy was questionable. 1 have no
idea that this Congress will adjourn without
making all the necessary appropriations to
carry on the government False reports
have been made concerning the action In the
caucus on Wednesday. think 1t would have
been much better for the country and the
Democratic cause Ii there had been q full and
accurate report Of all that WAS said.
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Gov. WIitZ.
Webster Democrat |

ThisItalented young louisiana statesman
was, as we anticipated, elected chairman OF
the Constitutional Convention, and the gem
eral expression comes from all over the State
that the delegates have placed the right man
In the right place. He has long been favor
ite with almost the entire Democratic party
played in the discharge of duties In high
positions he has held. He is native Louis
ianian, born and reared In the State, and
welded to the interests of the State and her
people; an enemy Of all rings and monopolies,
and In every particular pronounced reformer
and friend OF the people, against bondholders
and all other vampires seeking to sap the life
blood from their veins. The Convention has
made one good step. Let 1t persevere, and
the people will say "well done" when their
labOrs are finished
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
THE CAUCUS.
THE DEMOCRATS AGREED UPON THE
POLICY THEY WILL PURSUE.
A Long Fight with Hayes Probable
Congress to Sit at Least Two
months Longer.

Especial to the Democrat.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Democrats In
both branches Of Congress have substantially
agreed upon the method OF procedure regard
ing the elections. .a...z...z
No details OF caucus deliberations to-day
can be obtained with sufficient accuracy to
justify telegraphing, but In general terms, 1t
may be said the plan adopted obviates all the
objection OF any real validity In Hayes mes
sage, and at the same time preserves the
status quo OF the party.
A leading member of the House informed
me this evening, Immediately after caucus
adjourned, that the plan resolved on would,
II strictly adhered to, keep Congress in ses-
sion at least two months, and possibly much
longer, from which 1t would appear that our
party leaders anticipate continued resist
ance on the part OF Hayes to the repeal OF OBJ
noxlous laws. A. @. B.
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HuntIngt0n's southern Pacinc Railroad
ScOOped.
[Cincinnati ENQUIRER Speoial,1


NEW YORK, April II have information
from well-informed private source that the
Southern Tor Huntingdon Pacific Railroad has
been beaten by the Atchinson, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad in struggle for the land
grant of $1,000 acres q mile by the Mexican
government to aid a railroad from Guayamas,
on the Pacific Ocean, to Ell Paso This grant
and charter have been purchased by the Bos-
ton corporation and the contract given out to
build the whole 400 miles OF railroad in two
years.
The results OF this achievement will be very
great The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad-already built across the New Mex
lean lne-will now head for the Southern Pas
preaching it, but will strike by the shortest
line for Mexico SO as to enter upon the enjoy
ment OF its land grant as soon as possible
The Southern Pacific expects to be at the
town OF Tucson, Arizona, by January next,
mas route, as well as to use the Boston road
for an Atlantic connection.
The mutual interests Of the two great roads
will now cease, and the Southern Pacific Is
left, In military parlance I'm air" with moth
the Scott Tor Texas Pacific Railroad, which
its greed has ruined, and now must carry out
its boast Of Independently crossing the whole
continent on. It's own resources. Its outlook
in Arizona Is OF the most meagre description.
Meantime the Boston company will flank San
Francisco, and by the Guayamas route, which
will be 1900 miles shorter between New York
and Australia. Guayamas is 1000 miles nearer
Australia by water than San Francisco and
saves 500 miles by land. 1t is the best har-
Dor In Mexico, with deep water near shore.
It is expected that a large American city will
rise at that spot. and great deposit Of an
thracite coal back OF Guayamas will lead to
the establishment of large smelling ore works
there. The railroad grant includes all mine,
raj deposits. My informant Is distinguished
citizen of Arizona
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
CONGRESSIONAL.
A SHORT SESSION IN THE SENATE
THE SENATE ADJOURNED
TO MONDAY.
The spOff fard- kellogg Case-senatO john
son Introduces Ills Railroad Bnl-The
Quarantine Hill Again Under Discuss
sion.
SENATE

WASHINGTON, May 2-several bills were
introduced and referred, among which was
one by Mr.. johnson, OF Virginia, amendatory
and supplementary to an act to incorporate
the Texas Pacific Railroad Company.
read at length. Mr.. Edmunds said the bill
granted large powers, and, besides, provided
for subsidies, which, he believed, was against
the principles Of the Democratic party. He
hoped, at all events, that the committee
would consider the case very carefully. What
seemed to interfere with the rights OF States
to build their own railroads.
The resolution to auhtorize the Election
Committee to reopen the Spofford case came
amend by striking out all after the word ''re
solved" and insert o resolution to the effect,
that as the question had been settled In 1877,
therefore, the said decision should be held to
be conclusive.
Pending O. discussion on the motion, the
Chair announced the expiration Of the morn
Mr. Houston said that he understood Mr..
SauIsburys resolution to be one OF high
privilege, and, therefore, not to be set aside
point Of order and the substitute offered by
Mr. Hoar were argued, when the regular or
der, the yellow fever bill, was called, and Mr.
Morgan arose to speak against the Dill ana In
favor OF MIR. Haml1n 3 mOClOH 10 TecOuLHiL.
Mr. Garland followed In an argument In
favor Of the bill. The important question TO
be determined was whether 1t was competent
for Congress to enact sanitary laws There
were instances Of this sort extending back as a
far as 1893. II this power did not reside In
Congress, then these laws were unconstitu-
tional. It had been objected that the enact
ment OF this law would interfere with State
statutes. Seventeen States had quarantine
laws, but most Of them had, at different
times, been held by the courts to be in viola
tfon OF the provisions OF the constitution. He
read from several OF these laws and showed
that they were complex and multiform. con-
sequently less effective than a uniform ma
tiOnal regulation would be.
Mr.. Conkling suggested that as the Senate
attendance was very thin 1t might be well to
fix an hour for the vote.
Mr. Harris agreed to this, and 1t was in
formally agreed that q vote should be taken
on Monday, after the morning hour.
On motion of Mr.. Ransom it was agreed
that when the Senate adjourn to-day it be
until Monday next.
The Senate then, at 2:4O o'clock, went into
executive session and at 2 80 o'clock the doors
were opened and the Senate adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
LaYA and the LackRmItl1.

MADISON, Wis. May Portage City was
the theatre Of intense excitement to-day. An
Wood, committed for attempted burglary Of
the railroad Office in Kilbourne City, was
found to be missing from his quarter this
morning, and the sheriff's daughter, a young
lady seventeen years Of age, was absent. A
ward for the recapture Of the prisoner, speaks
Of his daughters absence as having the ap-
appearance of forcible abduction. 1t is not
so regarded by the neighbors, who affirm 1t
as a genuine romance OF "love and the lock-
smith,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03

Savannah (Ga.) Neps: Certain negroes In
the South just now seem to be In state OF
feverish restlessness. While many Of them
are leaving Louisiana for death in the West,
others are emigrating from West Florida to
Louisiana. We learn from the Madison Re
corder that they go under regular contract,
and are given house and S15 per month,
and In addition furnished with mule and q
piece OF land, should they desire it, to culti-
vate for themselves In the rolling season
they are paid extra, and are compensated for
night work. This is much better than rely
off starvation. Still it will be well for the
citizens OF Florida of African descent to bear
In mind that rolling stone gathers no moss.
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Activity In the Richmond Tobacco
Market.

RICHMOND, May 2.-There was great activ-
ity In the tobacco market yesterday, owing
to the reduction in the tax at u o'clock last
night. Collector Russell, with his assistants
were on duty and by O'clock yesterday
Single firms bought $4,000 worth. The chip
ment of tobacco to-day is the largest ever
known,
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4 ColIewe fOnyentfOn.

ATLANTA, May IA convention Of Ameri-
can colleges was held here to-day, with TWEEN,
Philadelphia, was elected president, and
Startling Loving, Of Columbus. Ohio, secre-
tary. 4 resolution looking to more thor
ough education of students, and requiring
three courses in three years, and also good
passed, The convention then adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
Inspe etinx the Frontier Forts.

CHICAGO, May 2-Gen. Sheridan, with
Co.. Sheridan and Capt. Gregory, Of his
ten days inspection tour of the military
posts on the Missouri river. between Bis
nlarck and Yankton. These posts have been
asking for funds for the repair Of barracks,
detail the whole need as wen as incidentally
to learn the real condition of Indian matters.
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The Explanation of the Exodus.
u,ouisyflle Courier-Journal.

II Mr.. Whitthorne, of Tennessee, does not
press his resolution to investigate the ''exo-
dus "villainy, we engage to do something which
will not be to Mr.. Whitthorne's advantage.
This whole exodus" scheme is a piece OF
scoundrelism. aaI The monsters who are at the be
bottom OF it knew perfectly well what they
are about. They have for their object the
Justification OF the next census, The "exo-
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Irregular Malls.

=#a shreveport Standard April 26.l
1t is a sad commentary on the regularity
and efficiency Of the New Orleans mails, when
we get here full reports of the Constitutional
Convention from the Ouachita Telegraph be-
fore the arrival Of the papers from New
Orleans containing the same information.
We say before the arrival. Heaven knows
but what 1t may be a week yet on the road,
the probability Of which Is likely, from the
fact that we get to-day New Orleans papers Of
date last Sunday. How absurd!
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-03
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY. MAY B. 1870 PRICE,

The negro is simply to be used, as the Re.
publieans have always used him, as so much
fuel to fan the flame Of sectional strife and
hate, regardless.of his fate. As trick, it is the
worst yet-a base-born, black-hearted piece
supports 1t knows to be Infamous and inhr-
man. Mr.. Whitthornes proposal is of the
first consequence Let him proceed with 1t
without defav
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FRANCE.

A Visit of French PrOtectiOnists to the
Minister Of the Intel rior.
PARIS, May IN. Tirard, Minister Of Agri-
culture and Commerce, very coolly received
deputation Of French protectionists who
waited upon him to-day.
THE GREEK FRONTIER QUESTION:
Several powers have approved of the French
proposal for the conference OF ambassadors
to settle the Greek frontier question.
THE DUTY ON COTTON THREADS.
The French subcommittee on customs
duties have decided to raise the duty on cot
ton threads SO per cent.
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A Mormon Marrlaxe.

SALT LAKE, sMay 2.-The apostate FWells,
ex-mayor OF Salt Lake City, prominet man,
was to-day committed for contempt Of court
case as to the nafre ] of the he reeaia used ~
the endowment house. He will be brought
up for sentence tomorrow.
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RUSSIA.
A Reign of Terror Prevailing In Russia
Rigid Police Regulations.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-The greatest ter
ror reigns here. Every house Is watched.
The most rigid police regulations are enforced.
The military are constantly on the alert. The
people are depressed and gloomy. Hundreds
are arrested and sent to prison on the slight
est suspicion
The Gar will spend the summer at Peters
hof, after his return from Livadia.
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The Illinois Press Association.

CHICAGO, May 2.-The executive committee
of the Illinois Press Association met here to-
day, and appointed the annual convention OF
this association to be held in this city, June l6
the Northwestern Railroad to Lake Kampeska
u II