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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

Tom REED On DENIOC Ratio PLATFORNI.-
Congressman Reed in a speech at Cumber-
land, Monday evening, said Perhaps
you viii say that the Democratic free trade
plank doesn't mean anything. Well / am
aware that the Democratic party is not in
the habit OF meaning much of anything by
what il says and that Hancock has Just
issued a dispensation on the subject.
What a useless thing Democratic Nation
al Convention is 10 be sure. Think OF
eight hundred pure-minded Democrats
Oiled with undyins love OF the Constitution
and undying hatred OF monopoly perspir-
ing together in the Swelter OF a June day
in Cincinnati, aud labOriously putting into
shape the latest wisdom of all the ages TO
have il all knocked into pie by Major
General who has 4 vague remembrance that
the tariff is 4 local question which once
sprung up in his native village"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BETHEL, Oct. 22.-The VI. +. Society
will hold their annual Harvest Fair nj
Pattees Hall on Thursday afternoon and
evening, Nov. ith an antiquarian supper
will be served and good time is expected.
All are invited TO come G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

SouTH PARIs.-F. T. Crommett, esq,
formerly the principa! ofour village school.
who is now prscticing law in Boston, ar
rived In town Tuesday afternoon. On The
following morning he was married To Miss
Annie Bent, at the residence OF her father.
They received costly and valuable presents
from their many friends The good wishes
of all follow them To their Boston home.
George A. Wilson, esq, has been quite
sick the past week with the distem'
per prevailing in these parts, but il
slOwlyiimproving, aud is now able 10 be
out
Capt. Arthur Pratt and wife are at the
present enjoying the scenery of Northern
France 1t will be remembered she was
one OF our SO. Paris girls, Miss Hattie
Forbes
If the ladies of the Congregational socie-
Is wish 70 rid themselves OF the debt on
the church, we would urge them to b,
more punctual In their fortnightly meet
ings and carry open purses in their hands
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

We have received from Charles +.
Nash of Hollowell, the Maine Farmers
Almanac for 1881, This is the sixty
third issue OF the annual. Its continues
its existence through all the changes OF
publishers, one Of which has occurred
since - ~ isaae.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

Yrs AND DowNs-While in Portland
some eight months ago We were glad TO
heir to $4,000, but on visiting the city
last week what was our surprise to learn
that 1t had all vanished. The young man
became infatuated with the great mining
projects and invested his all. The invest
ment proved poor enc and to-day he has
not dollar left. Such Is lifc.-.Somersei
RepOrfer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26
but we are not destroyed. The disaster
we have experienced may yet be retriyed

but we are not destroyed. The disaster
we have experienced may yet be retriyed
X = =
Ii is said the. Democrats were beate n
in Indiana by the importation into that
State OF Southern negroes to vote the Re-
publican ticket. This is puerile, baby
plea. Are not the Indiana Democrats
men capable of lawfully maintaining
their rights.
Beaten by negroes Ii is the las,
thing they ought to own, and they should
be ashamed to concede it. rt-vrr.
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The SITUATION CLEARLY STATED.
Chicago Tribune, In stirring leader, thus
clearly points out the situation
The Democrats have already, by the
shotgun and ballot-box stufiing, made sur,
OF l3s electoral votes. Ii is startling
statement, but 1t is fact, that these lbs
will cost them nothing. Not dollar viii
hrve 10 be sent TO the South by the Demo
cratic National Committee. All the funds
of that committee will be devoted 10 secur.
ing a. electoral votes at the North. This
money may and will be distributed in 0
few Statesmen York, New Jersey, lndi
ana, Connecticut, Maine and Illinois
These States cast % electoral votes. The
Democratic party proposes to struggle for
these votes IL may lose 46 OF them and
still win. Ii has made the South solid by
terrorism, assassination aud fraud. II
proposes to divide the North, first. 10y s
free use of money in great cen,ers Of popu
latiou, aud second by experimenting the
purchase Of voters with frauds upon tn,
ballot boxes. 1t is stated, upon good au-
thorty, that the Democratic National
Committee opened its doors for business
with 500. 600 in its pocketbook, contrib
uted by two men. Mr.. Barnum, disciple
of Sam Tilden, believes that elections are
TO be carried with money
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

RoXBUEY.-Silas VI. Locke Of Roxbury,
shot a bear dead last Saturday, making
he has captured this fall liz sold six of
tn skins for $50 co. lie gets town
bounty or s. 90 per head-slG; In ali
$1,000. SPARkE>.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

Paris oratio Austin, esq, removed
~ Hamilton. last week, where he will take
up his permanent residence.
Mrs. Giles Is moving into the premises
lately occupied by Horatio Austin.
Mrs. Crocker's new rent is nearly com
pleted. We understand that Benz. SWEET
is to occupy the premises removing his
family from Milton.
The Unity Club will give an entertain
ment at the Academy next "Wednesday
evening. A comedy entitled " Frank
Wilde" will be presented, with vocal mu'
sic aud selections by Paris Hill Brass
Band. After the stage entertainment the
Band will play in the Hall, an oyster
supper will be served TO all who wish and
a general good time will be INDUCED In
This is the opening entertainment ofthe sea-
son and all who are interested In village
improvement are invited TO attend. The
club proposes to make vigorous cam
paign for the winter. Among the objects
for which it proposes to work are repairs
on the Academy, more sidewalks, seeing
that the street lamps are regularly lighted
aud that the streets are not used as pas
ture or barn yard. 1t will also, probably
assist the Band in various ways.
A social dance, led by weeks's band OF
eight pieces, was held in the Academy last
/ Friday evening. Ii was bad night, but
those who did attend report very pleasant
occasion.
! The Ladies' Social Circle will meet with
Mrs J. c. Marble Thursday evening, Oct.
2sth. All are cordially invited to attend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

TL~r, D., r" Hapro-t and Enqt,h
Electoral ticket 10 H1m..
Republicans Of Oxford County, We
have only 20 fear the election Of the three
electors who are on both the fusion and
greenback tickets. The plurality vote
gwen TO Plais,ed in September makes
this possible notwithstanding our veto
mes in the west. II these three votes are
lost 20 Us, a Democratic President may
be elected One vote in Oxford County
NAV give d plurality to the fusion Flee
tors. therefore one vote in Oxford County
NAV elect Hancock How important II
Is then, that every Republican should be
awake TO the importance Of his vote.
We have a majority in this County when
our voters are all out Town commit
tees should take immediate measures to
get home every absent voter And this
work should be further carried on by
every person who has an absent relative
or friend in the person Of voter. A
letter should be Immediately written to
such one, impressing upon him the
Importance of his return. Do not wait
for the slow work OF committees, but
lie, every Republican act Immediately.
Our opponents are wide awake, and only
sharp work will take Maine out of the
lis, of doubtful States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

We are pleased to note that an
earnest effort is being made by the South
Paris Congregational church to pay of It's
Indebtedness and to provide for regular
preaching during the coming year. The
church as now repaired, is neat edIfce,
and the society should not ialter on &C
count of the debt incurred by the work
done on it. 1t is to be greatly regretted
when a religious society in any degree
loses It's interest or cur,ails It's sphere OF
usefulness. We need all the moral aids
that can be brought to bear in the COM
muuity. \ revival of religion and
morality is really needed in these regions.
1t must come to Us through the churches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

Notice change of time on Grand
'runk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26

Assignment for Rene at OF Creditors.
rINHE undersigned having brer duis appo'n'ed
J. Assignee for the benefit of creditors of the
goods cnattels and esttfe Of william IL zen,
burn OF ,ansoa. In the County Of Oxford ana
STATE Of zine, hereby gives pnblc notice OF the
s,me, that all perton> inIerested may govern
themselves accordingly.
IRA L. DELANO, Jk.
Cupeou, Octobsr ., nv,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26
ATTENTION.
ATTENTION .
ATTENTION >

Voters of Oxford County, next Tues
day you viii deposit your votes for Pres
idential Electors. There are three prom
inent candidates. and three sets Of Elec-
tors in the field.
The following are the Republican Elec-
tors who will vote for Garfield y Arthur.
REPUBLICAN ELECTORS.
JOSEPH :. wHEELwRlGHT
IRA H. FOSS.
ELISHA II. JEWETT.
OTIS HAlFORD.
EDWIN FIVE.
LEWIS B. JOHNSON,
SEWARD b. HUME
The following Electors viii vote for
the Greenback candidate for President
and vice PreSident-Weayer and Cham
ber>.
GREENRNCk ELECTORS.
SOLON CHASE
RICHARD \. FRYE.
J, T. TURNER.
THOMAS g. BURDI\.
!. 7. HILTON.
GEORGE ". WORCESTER
c. L. WHlDpkN.
The following men arc nominated io'
Electors by the fusion State COMMITTEES
Three of them, IL Is supposed, would vote
for Hancock and English, and four OF
them for Weaver and Chambers.
fU>iuN PIP, TOR
SOLON CHASE
SAMUEL WATTS
WILLIAM A CROMWELL.
J. T. TURNER.
BENJAMIN BUNkER
j. Z. DONWORTH
&. X. WUIDDEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-26
MEN WANTED.

T would like 10 hire men TO sell
J. NURS cry STOCK.
commencing immediately. Want reliable and en-
ersetic men OF twenty 1--WE years Of age and up
wards, who will be paid good salary and erpen-
se- The beet Of reference required as to eharac-
Ter and ability. Address with reference,
-. X. GERRIsH,
% Exchange II PORTLAND. NE.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04

ARRIvED-MARCH 3. Sch Ruth Darling, McCullen, lumber to N H s Mill Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
rELEGKAPHIC JOTTIN<4s.

An Irish distress fund has been formed in Paris.
 The usual rush of Irish emigrants to the United States is expected after Easter.
 The Pope Tuesday celebrated the Czar's accession to the throne in a very pompous manner.
 The Saxon electoral district of Glouchan, Murane, has elected Herr Auer, Socialist, to the Reichstag. Herr Auer polled very large vote.
 It is understood that the starch manufactur- CTS of the United States who met at Cincin- natl yesterday, failed to accomplish the object of the meeting, that is to effect a permanent organization and advance the price of starch.
 Colonel Commeraoff, who with M. Oman, chief dragoonman of the Russian Embassy, who was fired at and wounded on February 29th at Constantinople by two persons who subsequently, escaped, died yesterday of his wounds. His funeral, which will be public one, will be very impressive, as all the Turk ish troops and officers will participate.
 Geo. F. Slosson, the billiardist, has arrived in Paris and completed arrangements for his will govern, and the game will be played on a Collender table, which Slosson took with him from this country. The match will begin on the 27th inst. and continue five evenings.
 Nineteen empty coal cars plunged into the Schuylkill river at the Falls of Schuylkill, Pa, yesterday The brakes were put on while the cars were crossing the high bridge and two of the cars jumped the track, dragging the others after them. Benjamin Pugh, brakeman, was thrown into the river, but escaped with slight injuries,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
THE SOUTH.
South Carolina.

Double Murder and Suicide.-.A Shock.
 ing Domestic Tragedy
 COLUMBIA, March 3.-A shocking domestic tragedy occurred here late Monday afternoon at the village of Silverstreet in Newborn county, this State. MT. W. Spearman, re- spectacle and successful farmer, who lives a few miles from the village, was the actor in the horrible affair. Upon entering his house MT. Spearman accosted younger brother who was just rising from the supper table, saying, T want to speak to you, broth er," and simultaneously drew out large, sharp knife which he had concealed in his sleeve. The unsuspecting young man leaned over, when his brother made Q slash with the knife at his throat, cutting terrible gash and severing the jugular vein, causing death in 8 few minutes. The slayer rushed into the adjoining room and seized his wife, cutting her throat from ear to ear. He then lifted the bloody knife and deliberately cut his own throat. When assistance came the two men were found dead in pools of blood and the unfortunate woman was breathing her last. The only rational supposition as to the cause of this remarkable tragedy is that the murderer was laboring under temporary mental alteration, for he was known to be 8 sober, kind hearted man, who was on the most effectionate terms with his wife and brother. The affair has caused the greatest excitement drought Newborn county.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04

a convention tomorrow. This evening se- oret caucus, at which about seventy were present, was held, with Hugo Pryor, of Ohio, in the chair. It was decided that l.. Cheder, of New Hampshire. be chosen temporary chairman of the convention. The meeting tomorrow promises to be harmonious one. Some of the members are in favor of adjourn ing the convention until the National Green back convention, meeting in Chicago, for the purpose of forming coalition with the con vention and unite upon candidate. This proposition is strongly objected to by the ma jority, and any one attempting to make such a motion will be declared out of order. The minority, on the other hand, appear deter
 mined to press the matter, and will make a desperate effort to accomplish their object. The States thus far represented are as fol- lows Texas, New Hampshire, Michigan, H. Iinois; Missouri, Ohio, Indiana and Kansas.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04

and although have failed to-day some of my comrades may succeed tomorrow. The prisoner Is young man of apparently good education, well dressed and of extremely firm and in trepid appearance. In consequence of an order from the telegraphic censor his name and further particulars relating to him are withheld.
 8p. m.-Reports concerning the attempts to kill General Melikof continue to increase, and to be more conflicting. The latest story is that the ball struck the thigh of the Gen eral, singing his trowsers and infiicting slight wound.
 9p. m.-An official account of the attempt ed assassination of General Melikof has now been furnished. It differs in some respects from the reports hitherto given. The attempt was made at point opposite the Protestant chapel of tEe English Embassy. The weapon used was 8 revolver, and the ball passed through General MslikeFs overeoat, and striking the breastplate which the General wore glanced aside. His escape was at first considered marvellous, but the fact of his wearing bullet-proof armor sufficiently ac- counts for it. The assassin is reported to maintain dumb attitude, and to refuse to an swer the interpellations put to him either by action oI any other way.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
NEW YORh.

The Strikers ReinfOrced--JOine ed by the
 Lathers' Union.
 NEW YORK, March 3.-The striking work mems ranks were swollen to-day by the mem bers of the fathers union, who demand that their pay be increased about twenty five per cent. Several builders who have contracts on their hands have already yielded and prom ise to pay the advance, while some few who refused to take any notice of the action of the union, find themselves without laborers, and it is probable that the men will have a walk over in attaining their object, as an unusually large number of buildings are in course of erection and the builders will find it impossi- ble to fill their contracts unless they accede to the mems demands.
 Herrmann's striking cabinet makers and carpenters are still determined to hold out, and the difficulty between Steinway & Sons and their employees has not been settled. The mon laugh at the threats of other piano firms to order general lock out by next Saturday week unless Steinway's men come to terms. The manufacturers seem determined to carry their point, and at present it looks very much as though they would carry out their threats.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
THE OLD WORLD.
Russia.

The King-Kfllcrs at Work AgaIn-Gen-
 eral MelfkOff Fired At-Saved by 8
 Bullet Proof ArmOr His Assailant Captured-A Defiant KOuth-His Ac- cOmpIices i'm the Trial ROOm-BusI- ness Men Alarmed.
 ST. PETERSBURG, March 3, 4:30 p. m.- General MelikoH, chief of the newSupreme Ex- ecutive Commission, was fired st by young man with revolver this afternoon when alighting from carriage at his residence in Grand Moskaia street. He was not hurt. The culprit was immediately seized by Cossaok.
 G. D. m.-Immediately after the attempt upon the life of General Melikof this after noon 8 rumor prevailed that an attack would be made in force by Nihilist mob upon the Generals residence, when the attempt to de- stroy the dictator would be renewed. Orders were sent forthwith to the barracks and a strong military guard soon made it's appear ance and surrounded the house. The report that the assassin made an attempt to escape was incorrect He submitted to arrest with out resistance and without having moved from the spot from which he fired the shot, He makes no explanation of the motives which led him to the deed. Although it Is under stood that the revolutionary leaders whom he is supposed to represent have much appreheu- sion from the severe programme announced by General Melikoff and will be alert and ag- gressive, the would-be assassin looks upon his fate as a foregone conclusion. The event of to day is the talk of the city and gives rise to anxiety on the part of business men and prop. erty owners lest St. Petersburg may soon be the scene of disturbances and collisions be- tween the NihiIists and the Government of 6 more extensive character than those hitherto witnessed.
 7p. m-When subjected to an examination before the military tribunal at which General Melikoff presided, the would be assassin maintained bold front and defantly bade his captors to do their worst. When asked as to his accomplices he replied: 'sYes, have ac- compIices. Every third man in St. Petersburg is my accomplice. There are some of them in this room General Mefkof, you are sur rounded with men who seek your life,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04

SksA IN WEST HAVEN, tho House, Barn (new), zH with plenty of stable reom large and complete -k42A hennery. known the Ross place. Also with the house, lot of acres of land, near by. Terms easy. For further particulars, inquire of
 W, H, TALLMADGE,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04

For Sale in WestvilEe on Main St., ShsaA The two-story House and Lot known as the RA St. James church rectory. It contains 10 rooms EsA and about of land. If desired the great portion of the purchase money remain on mort- gage If not sold will be to rent from April 1st By order of the vestry.
 ELIHU !: MIX, Committee. ma2 2taWH E W, COOPER,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Sailed, the Galha and Erin for Liverpool, the Holland for Lon don, the Labrador for Havre. Arrived, the Parthia from Liverpool, the Rialto from Hull, the City of Washington from Havana.
 Antwerp-Arrived, the Nederland from New York.
 Glasgow-Arrived, the Manitoba from Bos- ton.
 outhampton-Arrived, the Weser from New York for Bremen. Sailed, the Oder for New York from Bremen.
 Hamburg-Sailed, the Wieland for New York.
 Liverpool-Sailed, the Pennsylvania for Philadelphia, the England for New York.
 Glasgow-Sailed, the State Of Pennsylva- mia for New York.
 Queenstown-Sailed, the Celtic for New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-04
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. TILDRN HEARD FROM. A Sure Candidate for inc Presi-
 dency. GOING BEFORE THE CONVENTION As the Most Likely Democrat to
 Win. A SHOT AT MELIKOFF.
\ SHOT AT MELIKOFF,
Narrow Escape of the Russian
 Dictator.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

i TiIden a Candidate-Laying Pipe for the NOmInatiOn-His Position Criti- l cIsed by the s'POsts''
 i WASHINGTON, March 3.-The Post to- i morrow will publish the following important editorial announcement:
 MIR. TILDEN CANDIDATE. At 8 meeting of prominent friends of Mir. Tilden, which was held in New York last Sat urday, the declaration was made by that gen. tleman that he would without doubt be can
 didate for the Democratic nomination. Dur ing the last six months reports have reached us from time to time, and from the most authentic sources, that MT. Tilden contemplateda volun- tary but decided relinquishment of such hon. ors. But we have no reason to doubt that whatever may have been his intentions or pur- poses, he is now firmly resolved to ask for renomination. It was due to his friends who might desire to attach themselves to other candidates in the event of his withdrawal from the race that he should come to an immediate and positive decision, and this we are informed on unquestionable authority he has done. Tilden is credited with the possession of great political sagaeity and al- most unbounded influence in his party. but we have no reason to doubt, and on the con trary every reason to believe, that unless he can convince the Cincinnati convention that he can carry the State of New York he can never obtain the nomination He may be able, as the New York Sun, which appears to be his veracious mouth piece, asserts, Ito defeat any Democrat nomina- ted over him or against his wishes," but even in the jaws of such a contingency it is not possible that convention of sensible men will meet and nominate man confessedly foredoomed to defeat. It will be of the high est importance, therefore, for him to immedi- ately put at work the agencies which will bring about consolidated Democracy in the city and State of New York.