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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
Account OF the Foolish House,
~. Session ii. Friday
Night.
The Members Kept Up All
Night and absolutely ::
Nothing Done.
Saturday Forenoon Lost in
sleeping-The Afternoon ;.
lFrittered Away.
Representative Bisbee at Last Ad-
mitted to His Seat in the
House.
Sparks Prone to Get Himself
Dislikcd Even as tile Sparks
Fly Upward.
Newberry in Possession Of
Plenty Of Evidence Of the
Halifax Gouge-Gane.
Judge Swayne. and Stanley Mat:
thews71The Illinois Club
The Lake-Front. =
= e.. ~
Capt. Eads'. Bill for a Subsidy to Be
Reported, with The Prince OF
Denmark Left Out. .>''
Three Months Time Needed to Print
the Bonds-Funding Program
in the Senate.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

PerS0nal.
GEORGE PARSONS returned to Weedsport
on Wednesday.
Z. B. PARSONS. Esq, of Troy, was in To-
wanda yesterday.
Miss MARY B. BARBER, of Livonia, n. Y,
is visiting in this city.
Mrs. CHAPEL and daughter BELLE are
visiting friends in town.
Mrs. w. X. MARSHALL and CHARLIE are
visiting Mrs MS parents in 3ayre.
FRANK MARSHALL has gone to Sayre to
take position in the L. V. RR., shops.
Mrs. T. IL. MATHEWS is in Philadelphia,
where she will remain for several weeks.
S. c. GAYLORD, of Wyalusing. has gone
to Norwich, Conn, to engage in the Insur
ance business.
r. A. PACKER and wife left Jacksonville
for Savannah yesterday, whence they will
sail for New York on the 30th.
c. H. PALMER, agent for the Elmira Id
oerttSer was in town yesterday looking after
the interests of that enterprising paper.
NJ. II. SCOTT, who removed to Fair Haven,
n. Y, year ago, has returned to this place
and moved into his own house near the Col
lege.
SAMUEL kELLUM, started last evening for q
trip to Kansas. He owns a large tract of
land in Cofy county, that State, and goes
there to look after.
Mr.. G.. II. DRAKE is confined to his house
by sickness. At this time "Wednesday
morning) he is very low M0ntr0Se Demo-
crdt.
Ii. W. PATRICK, Esq, of Towanda, broth
er of A. II. PATRICK, of this place, is in at
tendence at Court thes week, as counsel for
J. G. DOUGHERTY, in his suit against the
Erie railroad company.-I6
Mr.. MARKS has been in the city the past
week and selected an elegant assortment Of
Millinery goods which he will exhibit to his
customers and the public tomorrow and Mon =
day.
Mrs ELI GRIGGs, daughter of H. B. MYER,
who has been spending the winter with her
friends in this county, started for her home
in Iowa, Wednesday, accompanied by her
step-daughter, Miss FLORENCE GRIGGs.
Mr.. LANING, who has been confined to
his house for several months, and during a
part of the time was alarmingly i'll, has so
far recovered as to be able to ride out. He
has been in town. and we hope soon to see
him in the full enjoyment of his wonted
health.
FRANK RoSENFIELD, who went to Texas
in March, has returned. He did not enjoy
good health in Houston, and believing the
climate of old Bradford better for his consti-
tuition, he comes back to stay, and we are
glad of it. He informs us that his sister-in-
law and children will visit this county the
coming Summer.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

FIRE.-About o'clock this morning the
residence of CHAs. Il. MKINNEY, on Third
street, between Chestnut and Houston sts,
took fire and was entirely consumed. The
alarm was not given down town for some
time and it was nearly an hour before any
firemen made their appearance. Hose was
attached to the hydrant corner York avenue
and Houston ST., and powerful stream of
water thrown but it was too late TO accom-
plish any good, except perhaps to aid in sa-
wing the adjacent buildings. The explosion
of kerosene lamp in the kitchen caused the
conlagraton. Most of the furniture was re-
moved. We learn that there was an insur-
ance nearly sufficient to cover the loss. Mr..
NICK. is a Woodworking industrious man and
will have the sympathy of the community in
his great misfortune.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

John Holdren, who has taken Dodge's shop
comes from Corning highly recommended as
q practical Blacksmith. He gives special at
tention to Horse Shoeing.
ld5 He is also a practical Wagon Ironer.
Wagons ironcd promptly, neatly and cheaply.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

JOSH the king gypsy and one of his young
men had a quarrel yesterday growing out
of horse trade. AS they rode through Main
street in a buggy the contention waXed so
hot that they came to blows and literally "fel
out by the way" Officer MOFTIT spoiled
their fun by marching them both off to the
"cooler," from whence they were taken be-
fore Police Justice CODDIEG and fined. They
paid the bill, but JOSH thinking the young
man had not been sufficiently chastised, pro-
ceeded to complete the job; whereupOn the
young man returned to the Justices office and
procured warrant for his Chief. JOSH spent
the night in Jail and is undoubtedly soberer
if not a wiser man this morning. 1t is hard
ly necessary to add, both were drunk, hence
the trouble.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22
The News Condensed.

The Ohio Legislature adjourned sine
die Wednesday, after session of LOG
days.
The average majority for the Kelly
ticket at the Tammany Hall election on
Monday was ia.
Christiana Althouse has secured YER
dict of $4,000 against the Long Island
Railroad for injuries received through
negligence of the roads employees.
Col. Thomas A. Scott lately bought at
sale in Northumberland county, Pa, a
clock made by his uncle in 1870. 1t still
keeps good time and every three hours
plays q tune on a chime of bells.
The Ditmar powder mill near Bingham
ton, blew up yesterday. No lives were
lost, but the damage is estimated at $780,
OOO The report was heard for 20 miles.
Glass was broken In a church ten miles
away.
Senator Williams, of Kentucky, has
written to Senator Saunders that his
pair in the Senate is general, and can be
used without restriction as to whom it
shall be trans ferred. This provides Sen
ator Malone with pair whenever need
ed
| w. r. Brink, formerly ticket and
! freight agent of the d. & L. r. r., at
| L<ipUSto, i'm yvboSo occountc a lorua 6n
fcit was found, plead guilty Wednesday
morning, to larceny. The case did not
90 to trial. He will be sentenced Satur-
day.
There is much alarm at Wilkesbarre
over the breaking out of small pox in a
colony of Polish emigrants at Hanover.
A family of ten at Plumbtown are also
down with the dreaded disease. Strict
measures are being taken to prevent its
spreading.
BY the giving away of a bridge at Al
bany, His, an engine, baggage car and
Meredosia river and the sleeper left hang
ing over the end of the abyss. The en-
gineer, fireman, and six passengers were
drowned and many others injured.
In reference to the circular sent out
from st. Louis, stating that the govern
ment has provided lands for the freedmen
in Oklahoma, Secretary Kirkwood says
that it appears as if somebody was try
ing to use the colored people in this pro-
ject for their own selfish purposes. The
project has the appearance of a revival
of the illegal Oklahoma movement of re-
cent years under new form.
The President on Wednesday nominal
ed w. A. M. Grier to be Third Assistant
Postmaster General, vice Hazen, appoint
ed Assistant Attorney General for the
Post Office Department. Mr. Grier cast
the first vote in the Chicago Convention
for the nomination OF Gen. Garfield fol-
President, and persisted in thus voting
at every ballot, from the second to the
last. He is a resident of Hazleton, anC
has never held an office.
WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Partly cloudy, occasional rain, stationary OIL
higher temperature.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

DANIEL RIED, Scotch miner, was instant
ly killed in Barclay yesterday by the falling
of slate. He was one of the oldest and most
highly esteemed miners on the Mountain.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

We understand the test of a number of hv-
drants erected by the Water Works, yester-
day, under the direction of Chief Engineer
PORTER, proved entirely satisfactory.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

SETH WEEKS, of the State fish hatchery at
Cory, brought $4,000 Kennebeck Salmon to
this place yesterday qAkput them in the
river at the mouth of gfanda creek. Mr..
w. says the effort to propagate this excellent
variety of food fish in the Susquehanna is an
experiment which he fears will not be sue
cessful as the Salmon naturally gravitate
toward salt water, but some of them may re-
turn. The fish put in here were very small,
being only one month old.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

Marks, of the Globe store, Bridge street,
is just opening an elcgrnt assortment of seas
enable goods and invites the ladies to call and
examine them.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

Fresh vegetables, lettuce, radishes, onions,
and Spinich, received every week, fresh from
the South, at Myer & Devoe's Bridge street
Market.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

Before purchasing your new hat call and
examine the assortment just opened at the
Globe store, Bridge street,
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

Saturday and Monday will be the grand
spring opening at the Globe store, Bridge
street. This will afford Il rich treat for the
ladies'.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

Best Delaware 5had, at Myer& Devoc's.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

T. K. QUICK, Il highly esteemed citizen of
Sugar Run died at his home Tuesday morn.
ing after an illness of some weeks. The de-
ceased belonged to one of the oldest families
of that section. He had held the office of
Town Commissioner and Constable and was
brother at the time of his death, they having
recently opened u drug and grocery store.
He served in the army and has had poor
health for some years. He left u wife and
several children to mourn his departure from
this world. He was about forty years of age
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

The Railroad meeting on Wednesday after
noon was not largely attended but deep in
terest was manifested in the enterprise by
those present. The subject was quite fully
discussed and it was plainly demonstrated
that the construction of the Bradford railroad
is only a question of time, and that when
built it will shorten the distance by rail be-
tween Boston and st. Louis more than sixty
miles. JAMES MACFARLANE, Esq, Col. j..
f. MEANS, Hon. JOS. POWELL, Judge BENT
LY, n. n. Belts and President MADDEN
were constituted committee to bring the en-
terprse to the attention of railroad men and
capitalists.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Partly cloudy, occasional rain, stationary OIL
higher temperature.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-22

WANTED.-Two Cabinet makers. Call at
Hill d Cos. furniture mandatory.
The last Germania Orchestra Assembly,
this Friday eve, in Means Hall.
A young German girl wants a situation as
children's nurse. Enquire of Mrs. Veitmil-
Ter, near Barclay depot.
notice. New Mich Cows, 9 Yearlings,
and some Calves For sale. Inquire of
b. w. LANE, Towanda.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

SouTH PARIs.-Quite a coloney or young
folks have emigrated from this place during
the past mouth or two. Miss Emma Colby
is In Lewiston; Mr. John Gerry Is In Nor
way; Mr.. c. W. Parsons Is at Friendship,
aud Miss Kate SkIllings and Mr.. Herbert
Hall. took the train last week, for Chicago.
Mr.. Hall proposes 20 engage In some mer-
camille pursuit, and Miss Skillings will
join her mother at Chicago, and VIII AFTER
wards go To Minnesota To line.
II Is said that the shoe shop will start M
again the FIRST OF March, with promise OF
three months run.
Mr.. Geo. +. Wilson and family, have
moved 10 Fairfield. Mr.. Wilson will en-
gage in the drug business there. He has
our best wishes for success.
large delegation from this place, visit
ed Norway Wednesday evening, 20 hear
the lecture OF Josh Billings. The next
morning our sides were sore, but whether
Il was the resul, OF Uncle Joshs jokes, or
the thank you marmS." we know not.
Mr.. Shaw sat while speaking.
We observe notice In the Postotilce
calling q town Melting" and we trust
the good citizens will heed the call and
"met" at the time aud place appointed.
Mr.. J. Mellen Cummings, for sew eral
years our popular hnny haddie man, has
sold his fish business to his cousin, Charlie
Cummings, and has moved TO Auburn,
aud is going to work In the shoe shop
there.
The checker club is in prosperous con-
ditlon. 1t meets Monday and Friday
evenings.
The sociable at the Andrews House
Saturday evening was pleasant affair.
Mr.. ID. II. Colby has returned his dry
goods and woolens TO the old store in Odd
Fellows block. aud Is closing them out at
very low hgures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

STow.-On Friday evening, Feb. 18th,
Notwithstanding the snow storm, a large
company Of neighbors aud friends assem-
bled at the house OF William Emerson,
there TO celebrate the fortieth anniversary
OF his wedding day. Music was given by
the band, Of which Stow has every reason
TO boast bountlful supper was spread
out before Us and all partook heartily.
The bride and groom of forty years LOOKED
on serenely happy. One would hardly think
that forty years battle with the world could
Leave so few traces OF care and sorrow on
the countenances Of both. Mr.. Emerson
boasts Of four stalwart sons, all married
aud settled within half mile OF their old
home 1t is something unusual to bring
up family Of children aud have them set
% so near father and mother The family
union was complete, only the sad recollec-
ton Of the daughter taken from them comes
to mar the happiness. How true are the
words,
There Is no Preside howsoe're defended
But has one vacant chair.
Go where you will, in every family We find
links broken, hearts made sorrowful by
the loss Of friends. Still we know that
Affections not from the earth arise, but are
given to make US better aud wiser II we
trust In Him "who doeth all things WELL.
Some appropriate remarks were made by
Rev. Mr.. Collins, wishing them happiness
and prosperity in their old age and that
Gods love might always brighten their
path and make life sweet to them. The
hours speed merrily away and soon We
were on our journey home AFTER expressing
heart felt wishes for their happiness and
long life to them both. b.
Cold River Lodge, l. o. OF G. T., is
prospecting finely, still We find, as is the
experience in all places, that we have need
Of work and temperance workers to rid
this and other places of the terrible curse
Of intemperance. Ministers and churches
we appeal to you for aid In this matter
Pray for US, and not only pray but cork,
that We can save mankind from this deadly
foe. God will bless you In your efforts, for
a man lifted from the gutter Is no less than
. soul redeemed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

SWEDEN, Feb. 2t.-Questions 10 be De.
cided at the March meenting are being dis.
cussed with lively interest
We have been waiting for the news OF
Blaines resignation, so long prophesiedby
the papers have decided not 10 walt much
longer.
Several OF the oldest buildings 10 town.
including a dwelling house, are being torn
down and new ones are erected % take
their places.
Several years since we heard Mr Pills
bury charge this discouraging state OF AZ.
fairs 10 the maladministratlon Of the re.
publican party. II the DEMoCRAr = con.
WINGED that the charge Is trne, We really
wish 1t would frankly confess and advise
US 10 abandon the republican clique AMI
join the party ofprogress, the poor M ans
friend" Such advice would be particularly
valuable just now when the fusion,t, have
lost that able leader and devoted friend
T. b. Swan. II would require 4 thousand
OF Us ordinary mortals, at least, % mani.
fest As active interest In the poor mans
prosperity, or to denounce the corruption
and hypocrisy Of the republicans As ef-c-
lively aud rs earnestly A. did he
Mrs. George A. Holden died Feb. Eth.
after short Illness. Her disease ~,
diphtheria. In her death the community.
as well as her large family. have sustained
a severe loss. She was active 10 promo,-
ing every good cause and exemplary 10 all
the relations she sustained. The deceased
was a daughter OF the lste DR. y. b. Brad.
bury. Mr.. Holden and several %, Dbl,
children also are sick with dphtherl Toe
oldest daughter, Sarah Eliza, Is very sick:
the Others are hopefully better DR. Bray
OF Bridgton, attends the family
Edward Woodbury. was severely Injured
while at work in the woods by 4 limb AL.
and striking him on the heal Dr. Chan
dlcr OF Lowell. dressed the wound. The
skull was cracked near the temple AMI ,Ae
eye socket badly injured. He j. now CON
Portable aud Improving. VI. VI. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Tux GREAT AUTHORIZATIONS SwINDLE-
IL is bad enough for Senator Rollins OF
New Hampshire % ask for an apprOpria-
ton OF s2j, 600 for the Improvement OF q
stream in his State, sometimes known 10
the jewellers in the neighbors a. the Lam
prev River. IL j. infinitely checker, II We
NAV be allowed 20 use that word, for Sen
ator Anthony 20 ask for 5000 for the i'm
provement OF the POtOwomut River 10
Rhode Island. one OF the oldest merchants
In Newport was unable 10 tell the location
Of the Potowomut and q recent graduate
OF the High SchoOi IN Newport, never heard
Of L, and says IL j. not down on the map.
Another prominent citizen being asked by
q reporter II he knew the location Of the
Potoyomut. replied that Iii must be out
West somewhere. ANewpOrt bank cash
Ter said Seems 10 me | have heard the
name before, but an not certain" A prom
inent Rhode Islam politicion thought he
had heard OF the name somewhere, but
couldn't swear 70 IT, Another Rhode Is
land man noted for his idea that he knows
everything, said ''Oh, yes, know where
the Potowomnt j.; it is down in Virginia,
and is named afler the Indian girl who
saved Cap'n John Smith" Finally the re-
porter, who was IN earnest in his desire 10
locate the noble Potowomut, called upon
sn ot'cer Of the Historical Society az New
port, and from him learned that the stream
was somewhere near East Greenwich or
WEXFORD He had also heard that
somebody who lives near il keeps q yacht
and wants q better opening in which 70
anchor It." So much for the Potowomut.
Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
Mrs. stephen Martin OF

vr,.vr,Is-Mrs. Stephen Martin OF
va,ar E,,Is died on the 9Th inst, OF uroP,y
snd heart disease, after sickness o. nes
Iv two wears, aged GO, the first out ., .
family Of nine; the Oldest Is oo ano '"'
youngest ~. ar, late Samuel
pa~ Of Porter. aged 10, died Saturusy e'e,
the 10Th. She prof-ssed faith In the Loro
I.sus Christ "a years ago. While prePso
inc Z, wash the dishes at her sons o.
Eox's abe was stricken down with shocA
Of naralysis and lived about one ana Que
half hours. v ahout
oue-third. L.a about
eleven inches. and the 2lst IL snoweu ~,
dav making in all about three and one-na :.
90, In the woods. In the back towns !!
has drifted fearfully. have IL rom sooS
authority, that on the road rom NORM
Conway, n. H., to the Center, IN one p'A.e
for half a mile, they have had 70 TAKE "
the woods, leaving the road nes,'eu NV
under twenty feet OF snow, Tor dos u"!' u
hot weather don't come before.
The clapboards and paint are goins on
to the factory In this place. Inc NUM-
and other work Is going on. oounc VI W
machinery Is put into the factory, ana MI
Hubbard is building the gearing
The free high school commenced MON.
day on Parsonfeld side under the eincle"'
instruction OF 0restes kenerson.
The Rev. Mr. Millett Is teaching another
OF his well disciplined terms at No far,
sonsfield Seminary, where the moras VI
the YOU tn are strictly looked after.--JoHr'
nal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

GuEAp, Feb. Give have been having
some very cold weather since winter came
In, with few thawing days. The going
has been very poor on the main roads, and
the people do most OF their travelling on
the river. The roads In the woods are the
best for many years, on account Of plenty
OF snow to cover up the rough places.
The numbering business Is prospecting
finely here. Most orthe farmers are either
hauling spruce TO the river, or birch and
poplar 10 the mill. There will be nearly
or quite three million feet OF spruce aud
hemlock cut In this town, this winter, and
about three hundred cords of bark is being
sent away, which brings S. per cord loaded
on the cars.
A. S. Bean OF West Bethel, IS cutting
some i've hundred cords or birch of the
Ebeu Chapman farm, and is hauling it to
his mill
J. w Bennett Is getting his mill-yard
well filed with birch and poplar, which he
is working up. B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Reasonable republicans OF Rumford,
will hold a caucus Saturday, March 9Th, to
nominate candidates for the several town
Offices. Let there be full attendance.
Mr.. Z. VI. TIutchlns closed a successful
term OF ten weeks, at Rumford Centre, 2ith
inst. He goes at once, to take charge OF a
Free High School at Turner.
Mr.. II. A. Small, for many years one OF
our leading merchants, has established
himself at Bryant's Pond, where he adver-
tises TO DO business on leash basis only"
Mr.. A. J. Knight Is shipping hay TO
Boston parties.
Mercury, Wednesday, 30 degrees above !;
Thursday, 10 degrees below-one OF Ven
nors thaws. s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

EAST SUMMER, Feb. 26. - Iny,ncrh,.
Lodge OF Good Templars will celebrate g..
twelfth anniversary on Thursday evening
March Sd. After nearly twelve Years .,
great prosperity, the lodge continues 70 b.
OF interest and is working in harmony and
usefulness. The following officers wsr.
duly installed at its last session: Job,
Briggs, w. c. T.. Dora Knight. WIS
f. II. Cole, w. Sec. orville X. Barrows
Treas.
The republicans OF Sumner will meet q,
caucus at the town house on THURSDAY. p
M, next, to nominate candidates for town
officers.
The water power at East Sumner proy.
Ing to be insufficient, the dowel work,
have placed 10 horse power boiler and
engine In the building TO assist when r..
auired Quite an amount Of white birch il
being hauled In, which commands s400
per cord.
Cannon Bros. are doing a good bu.i.
ness In manufacturing hand rakes They
also use steam power as the water power
has not been sufficient. Business Is quite
good, considering the state OF the road,
and weather. SLoCrv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01

Mast has sensible cartoon on the
last page of Harper's Weekly for March
5. Il represents the old world and the
new world. The old world has bundle
of paper labeled sympathy for the Red
man in L. s" Panama Canal, &c.
The New World carries bundle OF pa
pers labeled Sympathy for Ireland
sympathy for the Beers" &c. The
New World says TO the old, viii you
mind your own business :" Says the Old
World to the new. Try it yourself.
These resolutions of sympathy for Ireland
are the cheapest moOnshine- Our legs
latures have no business passing them.
Ireland's affairs are no more to US than
our Indian affairs are to England. We
resent suggestions or interference IN our
own affairs. England has the same
right 70 be let alone that we demand for
ourselves.