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, 1880-05-13

st. LOUIS, May la.-After discussion Of
two days tho African Methodist Conference
this afternoon sustained bya decided ma
1orlty the action o{ the Bishop in tlepostng
Dr. T. II. Cain. OF. South Cnroltnn, fronl tho
position OF Secretary Of tho Hoard of Nils.
sloMA. Tile llatter cAr.o up on oil appeal 10
ups taken lust ytar, '7
Or. Calll. 1t appears, Was, removed on ac-
count nt Neglect at Or Inability to perform
the duties OF Secretary til consequence Of
being deeply engrossed IN politics.
, 1880-05-13
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SUBURBAN
LINE.

n,,,o r,,,..t, C...7.7 T11 N,
give an excursion toua number Of prominent
citizens Of Chicago anl uy,le Parlr and mc1n.
bers Of the nrcss nver ito no,v a',,,r,nr .', %
Ina ,,ot,vaa, .,.' r,s, o ~ ~" aspnlo'1, I,
Crossing Friday morning Mt 10 o'clock, for
the purpose of Introducing the new suburban
trains. which will hc RIM regularly oftnr this
weak Nv Tia cnrstrmct,on ~ ~ o'ii.,ona1 Itt e
uCliDl0 track between tho Central Depot and
, 1880-05-13

ILLINOIS FREIGHT AssoCIiTrION.
Tho Illinois Freight Association held a
meeting yesterday at tho Grand Pacific Hotel.
There wcre present II. G. Diuhl, Indiana,
Bloomington Il Western; 4. 7. Gault, Chi
cngo, Pckln 4 Southwestern: j. II. Osborn,
Wabash, st. Louis & Pacific; George San
lersotl, Indianapolis; Decatur j. Springfield;
J. Rupert, Champaign, Havana u Western;
II: o. Crantlall,. Peoria, Pekin & Jackson
vile; Janlss Smith, Clileago & Alton; ii. d,
llibbard. Vnn,lalla. Tho. work Of tic meet
ii,g WIS entirely Of routine character witt,
the exception Ut tho election of q now pern,f-
nent Secretary. Atr. 4. ~. Albums. formerly
freight auditor OF ting Chicago q Alton RaiI-
roatl, was elected to tho position. This
choice Is good ons, as III. Albums Is n gcn-
tlel!nn unusually well Quallhel for the
Tho Association Is NOW working very lar-
moili9usly: and tho roads belonging to It nra
!nure hopeful than ever that tic agreement
to charge. arbitrary. rates from tho trunk
lines OF, business from local points III iii.
nols Will be maintained aid faithfully
carried out.
, 1880-05-13

Knowles Insect Powder Gun 10 by fartho best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
NEAL DOW TICKET.

Gen. Neal Dow has published an able
letter accepting the nomination of the Ma
tional Prohibitory party as their candi-
date for the Presidency. He considers
the object of the Prohibitionists of this
country to be Of supreme importance to
the interests of the nation and people.
Aside from Its bearing upon the moral
and religious welfare of the people he
considers the suppression OF the liquor
traffic to be an object Of tar greater po-
itical Importance than any other now
claiming the attention Of the country, and
argues that the object he had in view can
best be accomplished by independent po-
htical action. The number of Temper
snce men in this State who will follow
Gen. Dow in his '.new departure Is
comparatively few. not because they are
less devoted to the principles of Pro-
hibi,ion than he, but because they are
more practical in their methods. They
know that every vote given for General
Dow's electoral ticket is a vote subtracted
from the party wnich mas gwen ITO,
hibition all Its successes IN this State, and
in effect, is a vote transferred to the
party which has been arrayed against
Gen. Dow and his co-workers IN the
bitter contests Of the past twenty years
and which, as he has often claimed with
in the past two years, has resulted IN so
thoroughly accomplishing the purpose
sought for, that there is hardly an open
grog-shOp in Maine! Had Temperance
men in the past eontented themselves with
voting in the all" as Gen. Dow now
proposes to do, Maine could never have
occupied the proud position she now re-
joices in as the only State in the Union
where the liquor traffic is actually under
the ban of the law, and where rum-Sell-
ing is properly placed in the category OF
crime.-Bridgton Ne,rs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

GREENBACK CAUCUs.-Thc Greenbackers
OF Paris (about the number OF thirty
ilve) met In caucus at the town house at
o'clock D. m, Saturday. The meeting
was called to order by John c. Cummings,
who read the call, and nominated VIM. h.
Greene as Moderator and Scion Royal as
Secretary. They then proceeded TO bust
ness. l.. F. Keene, Leander Swan and
Thos. Stearns were appointed To receive,
sort and count ballots for delegates. The
following delegates were chosen TO attend
the Greenback convention TO be holden at
Norway, Tuesday, the 27th: l.. +. keene,
Joseph Sturtevant, +. S. Stone, II. NJ.
Riley, j. S. Barrows. The shoe factory
employees were up in full numbers, and held
the caucus in their own hands. Accord
ing to the face OF the proceedings, Uncle
Scion Royal will not get the nomination
this year for County Treasurer. After
adjournment, most Of them stopped to
talk; and in the meantime they began to
get into wrangle over their first delegate,
and all went of mad. VIM. X. Greene
thought that 1t would not do any harm to
choose the sixth delegate. l heard the
remark: BILLY wants to be q delegate,
and it's too id bad he can't be-"
REPORTER
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

FEYEBUIG.--A pleasant concert was
given at Court Hail. for the benefit of the
"New Church" on Wednesday evening,
the 2lst inst. The entertainment was
opened by instrumental selections from
Martha, performed In pure, conscientious
style by Miss Mary Mariner, who well set
forth the ornamented gems OF Flotow :
pretty opera. Mr.. A. +. Lewis then fol-
lowed with Grahams ballad, Farewell,
fairly well suited TO his pleasing tenor
voice. The pretty melody OF ''Chanson
Russo for plano was rendered tastefuiiy by
Miss Grace!W succeeded by pleas
ant duet by Mr.. Powers and Mrs. {. W.
Pike. .Di provenza, IL mar, IL suoI OF
La Trayiata as sung by Mr.. Albert L.
Setback, elicted an encore, in response To
which Gounod's beautiful religious piece,
There is green hill far away" was
finely sung. or the instrumental Duet
March next given II may be said that the
piece is one OF Schubcrt's many gems, and
was presented in such manner by Misses
Mariner and Hastings rs TO deserve and
gain hearty applause aud give enjoyment.
The first part Of the programme was terlni-
mated BY Miss Hattie \. Pike, whose
smooth, sweet voice gave much salts
faction in the song, ely forth . gentle
dove" which gained an encore. Part IL
consisted OF I rather difficult piano trio
from Taucredi by Misses Hastings, Il.
Warren and Maggie Harrington; vocal
duet, Il heard voice in the tranquil
night" from Gounod, by the Misses j. and
+. Warren; two Instrumental selections OF
Gottschalk and Chopin, rendered by Mr..
W. +. Ward in good style and one by Mrs.
Teuny. which were all well received. A
pretty vocal duct by Miss Pike and Mr..
Lewis, and male quartctte, "Sweet and
low" completed the programme. The
audience seemed well satisfied with the
performances in general. The amount OF
good musical talent in Fryeburs at least
during the summer is quite remarkable,
and the intelligent appearance of the au-
iience who thoroughly filled the hall,
furnished reason why 1t should be so
well appreciated.
The number of strangers sojourninS in
town is quite unusual, the Oxford House
receiving Il large patronage.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

DrNrIrIp.-The UniversaliSt Sunday
school of this place held y picuic In the
green woods last Saturday. July Ia.
Most OF the fathers and brothers Of those
who enjoyed the occasion, were busy hay
ing and were deprived the privilege ofpar-
ticlpa,iug in the sports. II was good
hay day and also good day for the pic
mic. At the latter the mothers aud chill
dren, who turned out u goodly number,
had good time. In the evening ailer a
few remarks from the pastor, under the
lealy trees, the party partooh OF The good
things which had been brought in baskets,
plates and coffee pots. About sun down
all sought with JOY their homeward way.
''resolyed TO meet some other day
On Sunday, after vacation OF three
weeks. the regular service Oft the Universal
list church WAS resumed. The pastor ana
people have reason 10 thank God and take
courage. Within the last six months ten
families have been added 10 the parish
Several additions have been made 10 our
Sunday school.
Our Temperance meetings are held a.
usual every Sunday evening ut 1880.
The writer regrets having been absent
several meetings of late. but is rejoiced to
learn that the devoted members OF the
Iron Clad are, ~ ever, deeply interested In
the good cause. l. ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
4 REIGN OF TERROR.
The Alarming Increase Of Heart
Disem>e. nnd the symptoms
which Precrde 10.
Lending 90 scientific InvcSiigu.
lion md an Attempt 10 Check
Its Increase.
The Wonderful Properties Of 'Seda.
tine de-lndis" and how to Prop.
erIy Use II.
Pact. sT I.port."es for Al. Regarding.
New Discovery.

The mortality statistics OF this country
show that great proportion OF deaths
arise from Heart Disease. But aside from
the fatality which attends it, the inconyen-
fence and suffering which even the FIRST
stages bring make IL necessary TO take
prompt measures for relief Undoubtedly
the greatest remedy OF modern times for
curing diseases OF the Heart Is "Sedatlne.
de-India," which is accomplishing such
wonderful results and attracting so much
attention. This great remedy possesses
ingredients specially designed for all the
numerous troubles OF the Heart. The COM
bination Is the result OF long and careful
experiment, and IL can be safely asserted
that when taken In time II will cure In every
case. Do you ever have Nightmare, OPP
pressed feeling in side and breast. Irregu.
lar Action, ThrobbiDg, Jumping, Flutter-
ing, Momentary Stopping, Slow Clrcula-
ton of the Blood; These are all symptoms
OF Heart Disease. Those who are suffer.
ing and have never tried IL should do so At
once; those who have ever tried II do not
need to be urged TO do so again. If your
Druggist has not got IL send one dollar and
ffty cents To our address and il will be-
mailed To you. Sole Agents Ia America,
Lobdcll Chemical Co., ST. Louis, Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
OUR CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
fAnoka, Mimi, Herald,

Hon. VIM. p. Frye of Maine, has
been re-nominated for Congress. He
has already served ten years in that
House, and 30 well are his services appre-
ciated that he received the nomination
BY reclamation. That he will be elected
there is no doubt, for his opponent is q
Mr.. Fogg, Greenbacker, who was one
Of Ex-Governor Garcelon's Councilmen,
and the prime mover in the infamous
contingent scheme of last winter.
Fogg's election is strongly opposed by the
ablest Democratic journals Of that Con-
gressional District, and he is not alto
gether popular with his own party, though
Uncle Scion Chase comes to his rescue
and reminds the voters that a vote for
Fogg is not in particular a vote for him
personally" but for the principles of the
party. In case Gen. Garfield becomes
President. Mr. Frye viii be the leader of
the Republicans in Congress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

found her with her neck broken In the
barn; hard luck for poor man, II there Is
any such thing - luck. ~
Last Sunday, between eight and nine
o'clock p. NJ, ira N. Putnam Of Mason,
lost his buildings BY fire; they were q
comfortable set Of farm buildings, con-
sisting of house, ell, shed and barn; they
are all In ashes. He saved but little Of his
furniture. His farming tools and kitchen
utensils were all burned the family saved
but a small portion OF their clothing. His
wife's aunt, Clarisa w. Beard, lost the
saving of life time; she Is left destitute
There was an insurance OF $3.50 on the
buildings and fifty on the furniture which
will cover about two-thirds OF loss. The
fire caught on the roof and got well under
way before the family in the house were
aware of any danger.
Last Monday, the buildings OF Hiram
Bennett of Gilead, were burned; total
loss nothing sayed from the wreck. They
were insured, but of the amount OF thu
loss or of the insurance have no definite
information. Mr.. Bennett and family are
left entirely destitute. He Is very lame
from the effect Of q broken leg, so that N
is able to do but very little work. II Is
doubtful If private charity can supply theil
needs.
Have got few measels In town; doubt
full IL there Is enough to go round, as the
case Is very small boy.
Bears are quite plenty, but 1t Is though
that berries being so plenty they will Kill
sheepbut little at present
No excitement In politics yet; people
are too busy. The Republicans are nj
satisfied with our nominations.
q. II. B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
The charming innocence Of Main

The charming innocence of Maine
politicians of a certain sort is one of the
oldest things upon earth. Even now
there are men who maintain that the
votes given in September last were really
Of less importance than the returns, though
those returns were doctored; and they
speak of Maj. Smith as 1.-THE constitution
al Governor" of the State. This trait,
which bears a close resemblance TO the
ostrich's trick Of hiding his head In the
sand TO escape pursuit, has manifested It
self in the following remark made by a
prominent Greenbaeker the other day in
reference TO the nomination Of the semi
allied parties Of the opposition, for Con-
gress in the third district: There will be
no fusion. We shall run our convention
and the Democrats will run theirs, and If
we happen TO hit on the same man, why
all right ..Halloa,' said Mr.. Wem-
mick, in ''Gre4t Expectations, "hee's
q church! Let's 60 in. Halloa, Here's
a couple of pair of gloves! Let's put EN-
on. Halloa Here's Miss Skifhns !
Let's have a wedding" And so it all
came about, purely by chance, that Wem-
mick and the lovely Skiffins were united
Just as the Democrats and Greenback-
ers are to be supporting somebody whom
both are to happen TO hit on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
A SLAVE HUNTER.

William II. English is the candidate
for Vice-President on the ticket with
Hancock. December IL, 1860, he intro
duced series of resolutions in Congress,
providing:
Whenever a fugitive shall be rescued
from his master, or from the proper United
States officers, by reason OF mob violence
OF State legislation, or laws in conflict
with the constitution or laws OF the United
States. or whenever slave shall be in like
manner rescued from his master while In
fransitu through any non slayeholding
State, the city, county or township in
which such rescue is made shall be liable
to the master in double the value OF the
slave, recoverable in the United States
court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
MILITARY TARGET PRACTICE.

The Maine Fdrmef says that +. L. Far
riuston, OF Fryeburg, State Inspector OF
rifle practice, was in Augusta last week ar
ranging for the grand rifle shoot on the
State grounds in September, and attend
ing to the necessary preliminaries. -Four
targets are TO be built for the 100, $50.
and 200 yards ranges. These are of plate
iron. three-eights of an inch in thick
ness, painted white with black bulls
eyes. They are four feet wide by six
feet long. The bulls eye il eight inch
es in diameter, the first ring 20 inches,
and the second IS inches. The targets,
for 800, 400, 500 and COO yards, are OF
similar pattern, six feet square, with
bulls eve Is inches in diameter. At the
foot of the targets are rife pits into which
the man who attends 10 the signals con
ceals himself while the shooting Is In
progress. The different colors OF the sig
nails used will indicate where the bullets
struck. A white signal will count i've,
red four, black and white three, black two.
For the long range, mounds are TO be built
Is inches or two feet In height 10 allow the
rifeman 10 shoot lying down, Ia Creed
more. In the rear OF the short range tar
get, gravel bank makes natural barri-
cade: while mound Is feet high and 20
feet long is 10 be built behind the long
range targets. At the State shoot each
company will be allowed 10 send compa-
pany Of ten men. Lieut.. +. A. Hanks has
charge of the work now being done on the
State range.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

MExICo.-The regular Sunday service
WAS conducted ut Mr.. Kidder's hall, Next
co Corner, last Sunday at go 7. NJ. Rev.
James Patterson has consented TO con-
tiuue his labors in this ylcininy for another
six months. With his past and present
endeavors the people are greatly pleased
We trust that by hearty christian efforts
much good will be accomplished. IL Is
expected that part of the time Mr.. i. Will
preach at East Rumford. lie will deliver
his first sermon In the church at l.. Kun
ford Sunday afternoon, Aug. lst' at $50
Al the close OF the service IL will be de-
cided when lie willpreach again. \ iull
house is expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

THE NARRAGASsETT DISASTER. - The
investigation OF the causes of the disaster
BY which the steamer Narransett wrecked
BY collision with the Stonington, in the
Long Island Sound, has been in progress
several days in New London, Conn. The
testimony shows that in the code OF sig
nails in use among the Sound boats there
is no distinguishable difference between
the fog whistle and the whistle which con-
yeys the order to steer 10 the right. There
seems TO have been q misunderstanding OF
the signals as one cause OF the disaster.
Some curious facts have been brought out
in the investigation. The captain OF the
Stonington said that the certificate allowed
his vessel TO carry about $50 passengers,
the exact number he did not remember,
but if thousand had come on board he
should have taken them to New York. III
he had refused TO do SO, he would have
expected TO get his discharge the next
day. Efficient means TO prevent overload
ing OF vessels must be adopted as pre-
caution against disaster. Excursion YES
sells are repeatedly overloaded and great
risks run. II should be stopped at once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

BRyAST's PoND.-0ur spool mill Is nearly
completed, and will start up Monday, the
26th inst. In the basement +. M. Bartlett
has a corn mill, and is ready to supply
meal to all who may favor him with call.
On the first floor are 20 roughers and I'm
ishers, with two sets saw frames In the
basement. This machinery is oil new, and
will be driven by one hundred horse
power engine. Capt. Dearborn has ex-
pended large amount OF money on this
new enterprise in our village, and with his
known energy and business capacity, we
feel that il Is bound to prove success.
We understand large orders are coming in
nom his former patrons, which he will
now be able TO ill.
There is prospect that Boston firm
will soon utilize the upper story OF the
large building in the manufacture OF excel
sior from poplar, which is very plenty in
the vicinity.
Our village begins to feel the Inspiration
of reviving business, and is brushing up
with the prospect of larger prosperity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
CENSUS NOTES.
HARTFORD, July Is, 1850.


Mr.. Editor:
send you the following census notes
/ visited 1888 dwelling houses, and found
therein 1875 families, making an aggregate
of s63 inhabitants males 440, females
42s-against population OF ss6 In 1877.
The oldest person in town, widow Hannah
Dyer, e5; the youngest child, born within
the census year, one month; the Oldest
bachelor, 81; the Oldest maid, 6S; our old
est bachelor and maid are not so old by
many years as some reported; our people
seem 10 believe IL is better to marry or die
before 65. No. of persons between 30 ana
100, .; between so and 30, IL; between 20
and 50, So; No. Of children under 10 years
of age, IA; No. OF births within the CEN
sus year, IL; No. of deaths, Is. L found
seven pairs OF twins In town; two pairs
of boys, three pairs OF girls, and two pairs
bow aud girl; oldest pair, Is years; young
est. II months; found no such case to
adjust As did friend wadsworth OF Hiram,
by finding twins having six years difference
In their ages but did find one married
lady aged &c, who-it is ssid-married
eight years ago, at the age OF ~; rather
slow for married life, after living single
forty-two years. The Oldest married couple
in town, Capt. Hopestill Bisbee aud wife,
aged 81. were married CO years ago last
December; both enjoy very good health,
and do some labor.
MOSES ALLY, Enumeration.
CANTON. The census enumerator OF
Canton finds the number OF inhabitants to
be .0Se; No. OF farms, 10; No. OF blind,
8; No. of paupers, s; No. Of deaths In
census year, IS; Oldest people in town are
Robinson Cannon and wife, aged 81; they
are twins, both having been born the same
day, which differs from the twins found by
the Hiram enumerator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
REFORM CLUB CONVENTION.

The Oxford County Quarterly Conven-
ton OF Reform Clubs will be held at South
Waterford. Mt the Methodist church, on
Friday, July 80, 1880. The first meeting,
for organization and reports of clubs, viii
be held at 10 80 a. m. Public meetings
at and ! p. IN. 1t is the earnest desire
to make this convention the most profit
able one ever held in the county, and TO
renew our faith, and strengthen each other
In this glorious work. cordial invita-
ton is extended TO all, to join Us on this
occasion.
JOHN +. STANLEY,
CHARLES .. GOODWIN,
HARVEY RIPLEY,
County Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

SWEDEN. July l6.-The celebration
and Mr.. Foggs Greenback campaign
speech are among the things Of the past,
and farmers are now in the midst OF the
hay harvest. The crop is generally called
larger than last year.
Will Ring and wife eliza Hamlin) OF
Concord, n. H., passed brief vacation
with friends in this place. They returned
this week.
Rev. w. S. McIntire, former pastor OF
the NJ. E. Church in this town, favored his
friends with brief calls this week. He is
now stationed at Bowdoinham.
"Bennie" Gage, nom Minnesota, lad
of fifteen years, Is visiting his grandsire,
Mr.. Benz. Webber, and other relatives in
this place. Bonnie came on alone. His
head is level.
Mrs. M. M. Hamlin Is with her brother
in Chicago.
Our brass band Is fourishing finely; is
prepared to play for any pirty's rally.
As near as we can learn all parties in
this vicinity wish fair election, a full
vote, an honest count and big majority
next September. NJ. NJ. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27
THE IRISH FAMINE.

James Redpath writes TO the New York
Tribune from Dublin that so far this year
the landlords have already eyicted 1886
families In 1879 there were - evic-
tions, sS4 in 1875 and 400 in 1871 This
Mr.. Redpath sarcastically calls the con
tributions OF the landlords 10 the relief OF
Irish distress" He also says that evic-
tons are the most numerous where no pub
lie opinion has been created against the
landlords. These statistics, showing the
alarming increase In the number of families
turned out OF doors in the last three years
of bad harvests, would convince the most
skeptical that the land laws of Great
Britain are evil and oppressive. The
question is 4 most complex one. Mt.
Gladstone and his coadjutors have under
taken 10 reform a system adopted In the
times of William the Norman, and which
has become so deeply engrafted on the
social life OF the kingdom by the laws aud
customs OF centuries that 10 propose even
a slight change seems revolutionary 10 the
British property holder. The compensa-
ton Dill merely aims 10 afford little pro-
lection TO the unprotected tenants in case
OF distress, but IL has reused against the
new government the resistance OF the
moneyed class and threatened its down
fall. Gladstone is persevering man,
however, and after he has carried this
temporary measure he ought 10 push a
thorough and radical reform OF the land
laws, which will never be rs they ought
until primogeniture and entail are aooI-
ished