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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-11-27
NOTICE I!
TINWA ARE,
Adniui.iralor's saio.

Pursuant TO n lSssse nom the III n: Ju ige OF
Probate Tor the County Of Oxford, l shall eel AZ
pub 10 auc,lon. (unles' sooner disposed oI n pri
ssts sale on The 60 h diy OF December NJ 10
o'clock in the forenoon. on The premises. all the
right title ana interest which Lew Z. hamo"h'
al. OF Paris, in said County, deceased, had IN
and To the following described real estate, va;
one undiy lded half part Of the house and about
-ix ACTS OF land. siiutted on the stony brook
road 10 said Paris, and known as the hamoien
stand
Dated tnis Yi'h day or Nov A u. lisa.
GEO. A. WILSON. Admin strator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-11-27

representative New Eoslander.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

Miss Mcdonald was fatally burned
by her clothes catching fire from camp
FIRE which her brother had made near
Savannah.
Two colored youths in Memphis, who
slept in store, smoked cigarettes in
bed The bed clothing caught fre, and
they were fatally burned.
A tramp got permission from N. W.
Dunham, near Burnt Hills, N. Y, to
sleep in his barn. The next day the
tramp's bones were found in the ashes
of the barn.
Sue Miller of NuhlsnberR county,
Ky., was burned to death by her cloth
ing catching Gre from . erate, before
the eyes Of her aged mother, who Waa
bedriddon. The shock killed the moth
er.
The four year old daughter of Fred
Schaffner Of Marshall, ILL.,; i've year
old colored girl at Louisville, and thu
four year old daughter of Nrs. Robert
James of Chattanooga, were all burned
to death While locked in the house, thsiI
parents having gone away 70 work.
Mrs. John Stafford Of Irouton feIl
asleep near the kitchen FIRE, and . spaIk
catching in her dreas she was burned "a
death. The house caught fire, and
whom help came Mrs.. Sta6ord's blind
moeher was sitting paralyzsd With fright
while the fre vas falling about hal
from the burning raftera.
Michael Hayes Of North Fifth street
Philadelphia, Whils intoxicatsd, ~ I'M
house on IRE in trying 70 light . gaso
linz lamp. His wife, Who vas in ~
second Story, threw her three childres
out Of the viudow, bat paasers-by cangh
them. 4idAAel, although ssveF1ly burn
Cd. spent his Christmas behind She bar
of q oell,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

DAN kANCI6CO, JAN. 70.
Wheat-The market is dull with but
a small demand from shippers. YET
sellers are not disposed to grant oonces-
sions. Quotations are nominal. No.
white spot, 81 811<@1 e25<; buyer Feb
ruary, 81 83(11 "a; buyer April, 81 S56
l 8616; buyer August, 81 68.
Barley-Spot No. l feed, 81 l21<@1 15:
February, 81 1901 121<; May, 1870
! 15; buyer the season, 81 1901 Tx. In
creased selling pressure is causing low
prices to rule in this market.
Oats-Asking prices are unchanged;
market quiet.
Corn-Dull; quotations remain un-
changed. Buyers are holding of to OBJ
tain concessions on account Of large re-
ceipts from the east.
PotatOes-Choice varieties are steady
at full prices. Common arc weak and
dull: We quote tho same - before.
Dried Froit-The market is inactive
at last quotations.
Green Fruit-Apples: Spitzsnbsrg in
boxes, $1@1 25; Baldwins. 75(G85c. The
suppy is larger than the demand, except
of extra choice qualities.
Hops-There is no demand for ship
ment at present. Offerings are small.
Quote at 9O@95c.
Wool-Market quiet at unchanged
quotations.
Eggs-There arc more sellers than
buyers. Fresh California, 35(937x.
Butter-Fresh roll, 261f@28c; choice
packed, 211S@23c. The market il well
supplied and steady,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

Paris is Just now1 soifering acutsly
from an invasion Of rats. When ths
Ssine rosa during the recent floods il
drove the rat from his oomfoTtable
home in the sewer. The eiected army
Of rata hns billetsd itnelf in more com-
Portable winter quarters, taking poaDss-
non with the RBoa1ose ooolnoG8 and
maintaining s1xiet military ogi1sss @ n
= ooo1foneo toA ounmoo o10Ggal
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

French anarchists can be polite, Citi-
zen Guesdo for example. The police
went TO his house the other day to ar
rest him. but he was mon est" Next
morning be wrote letter to the Prefect,
saying: II am sorry to have put your
men to inconvenience, but affairs Of the
highest importance called me away
from home. shall be back in two OF
three days, whom shall do myself the
honor Of receiving your envoys. Ny
lodging is on the third story Of 8 Rue
des Plantes, first door on the left"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28
SHIPPING INTELLiGESCR.

PoRr TowNsKSD. Jan. 27.-Arrived:
Samoset and Atalanta, from San Fran
cisco; also Prussia and OtaRo from San
Francisco.
PoRT DISCOVERY, Jan. N.-Arrivod:
Columbus, from San Francisco.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

Texas has 81, ,00O, 600 lying idle in hez
treasury, but is unable to apply it to the
reduction of her debt, 5000, 600, be-
cause her creditors ask $1.4O for tho
bonds and she is unwilling to pay that
premium.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

affairs. They prefer Offices to polyg-
amy.
Judge Petsigrew says the next election
will test the efficiency of Edmunds'
plan.
Opera Uouse Burned.
ToLEDp, Ohio, Jan. 27.-The Opera
House VS. burned tonight. Loss, S.
600; ins rance, $4,000.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28
Prince Nspoleen.

PAlrg, Jan. N.-The magistrate con-
Quoting the inquiry into the case against
Prince Napoleon states there is not suf-
ficient cause shown for further proceed
inRs.
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r o r 81 q N.


~oe.o e1G .o98Iys
LONDON. Jan. IA gunboat has
gone to Innesmurray Island, Ireland,
with provisions TOR the inhabitants, Who
arc reported starving.
Prince Napoleon.
Pans, Jan. N.-The magistrate con-
Quoting the inquiry into the case aQaiust
Prince Napoleon states there is not suf
ficient cause shown for further proceed
ioGs.
4 CensiAe.ate Lady.
PANS, Jan. N.-The Imperialists de-
clare that the ex-Emprees Eugenie was
not requested to leave France, but left
only because she feared that the
marks of sympathy she received might
develop into political demonstration.
and thereby compromise her friends. =
Among her visitors while here were
Marshal Mcmahon and Count Robert.
The Standard correspondent has in
formation that the ex-Empress ex.
pressed the 0pinin that Prince Ma
poleon was Q hero. and in her general
appreciation Of the terms Of the terms
Of the Princes manifesto, bat added
thereto tho recommendation that he
should formally renOunoe his claims a
the Aear APPARENT Of the Bonapartists IN
favor OF Prince Victor, and 20 secure
tho union OF the Imperialist party and
conforming to tho testament OF the
Rnnoe Imperial. Just before tho ex-
Empress departed q young priest
poshed his way through the crowd Of
Trends who surrounded her carriage.
After kissing her hand respectfully, he
whispered to her few moments. He
then withdrew and joined another
Pr1ess, with whom he went away. This
incident caused some sensation, a. no
ono scarcely knew who the young priest
was.
Pat 81 nay.
PARIS, Jan. N.-The Cabinet council
that was to have been held TODAY. to de-
eide In relation to the question at Issue,
was postponed until tomorrow.
Refused visit o the Priaec,
PARIs, Jan. N.-Ex- Empress Eugene
was refused permission to visit Prince
Jerome. Nobody supposed she reilly
to see him. Her mission. What.
ever it was, failed its object.
Rsy allsas Making Things Lively.
HARsE1LLEs, Jan. N.-Royalist Jokes
continue at Toulouse, while banners
with the heur- -5e-lis are hOisted in
Mines.
Ship Aground.
DUNKRK, Jan. 25.-The ship Farfar-
shire, from San Francisco, ria Queens
town, grounded when entering this port.
She will have to lighter to get of.
Bark AGreand.
HULL, Jan. N.-The bark Delaware.
from San Francisco, Ella Falmouth,
grounded when entering this port. She
will probably como off next tide.
Caught Before Starting.
4oNTRKAL, Jan. 26.-Enos McMaster,
late Manager of the Glasgow Canadian |
Fnnd and Trust Company of Scotts-
.own. was arrested when about to start |
Tor Australia, ON . charge of embezzle-
ment of $l5.0 200. He waslately Q oandi-
late for Parliament.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

LONDON. Jan. IA gunboat has
gone to Innesmurray Island, Ireland,
with provisions Tor the inhabitants, Who
are reported starving.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

PACIFIC COAST.


hvveselGat1nG IN O0cee.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S.-An invssti.
! CATION was commenced this morning by
the Legislative Committee into the
affairs of Chas. d. Bunker, Immigration
Commissioner at this port, in regard
principally as to funds received bv him
and work performed by the Commission
Information was elected that deputies
appointed by him received no stated
salary, bat relied upon his Judgment fol-
their recOmpense. They had thus far
paid one deputy $47OO, and another
*24O0. Over $4,000 was received from
emigrants alone during the last three
years. He was also examined a. to his
detention of custom moneys which he
should have handed over to the State,
and he assigned as reason that q suit
was pending in which the Pacific Mail
Company wanted to recover sums paid
him under protest, and that il decided
adversely to himself a number Of other
suits would BE- brought, and he CON
cluded to keep the money until the final
decision. The investigation is attract.
ing attention. as serious changes have
been made in connection with the ad-
ministration of this Office.
A Breeze in Stocks.
The stock market experienced sud-
den rise this morning on the opening of
the Board, IN consequence of news that
rloh developments were made in the
Hale h NOrcrOss mine. North end
stocks realized increased prices. In fact,
considerable excitement prevailed
through the belief is entertained that
the rise was due to the manipulation of
bosses rather than any material improve.
ment in the quality of ore.
Flooded streets. had smells, Etc.
The condition of the streets is such "A
to excite severe criticism. The recent
rain storm has broken the culverts, and
horrible stenches are emanatinp from
the cesspools and sewers. There is said
to be considerable damage done in the
outskirts Of the city, while business
thoroughfares along the city front are
almost blocked with mud. The Street
Department fund is virtually exhausted,
80 as to leave no prospect for immediate
relief. Viewed from q sanitary stand
point the situation is alarming, as il
cannot fail to be productive of disease,
unless speedily remedied.
One More vietim.
Capt. A. L. Waterhouse, one of the
PERSONS injured at tn0 IonAChApl rail-
road collision, and who was rescued
from the burning car by the efforts of
his wife, has since died from his iniur-
les. His little child. also injured at the
same time, is in precarious condition.
Poor Creatures.
Six Cinnamon, who were looked in the
water tank by train robbers at Montello,
and whe ran ten miles through the snow
after their release, freezing their feet
badly, were brought to this city today,
and are scarcely able to stand.
Mining Stock Rates.
SAN FRANcIsco, Jan. 25.-The follow
ing are the latest stock quotations:
California. 25c Day, 45c,
Virginia, 65, Mexican, 3,
Union, 81, Nevada, 3x,
Eureka 80, Best, 41k,
Point, IL, Beloher, 800,
Utah, 2se, Diablo. 81,
N. Belle, 81, Bullion, ",
Savage, ~, Mono, 100,
TiptOp ~, Ophir, ~,
King, IN, Curry, 2I,
Overman. 20c, Jacket, ~,
Alpha, 80. BOdie, 1.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28
Ship AxreunA.

DUNKIRK, Jan. 25.-The ship Farfar-
shire, from San Francisco, ria Queens
town, grounded when entering this port.
She will have to lighter to get off.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

HULL, Jan. N.-The bark Delaware
from San Francisco, Ella Falmouth
grounded when entering this port. Sh,
will probably como off next tide.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

RALEIaH, N. c., Jan. N.-The Law pro-
viding for compromising, committing,
and settling q portion Of tho State debt
of North Carolina expired before several
million dollars worth of It's bonds had
been exchanged. In accordance with
suggestion from the STATE Treasurer,
the Legislature extends tho time two
years to allow ample time for full ex-
change and settlement.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

WHrrxuALL. N. u. Jan. "a. = Lake
George races arc unfinished. The 2;S0
class was won BY Judge Davis. Time,
last heat. 2:a6. Crown Point Maid, 500
ond; Ellen, third.
In the 2:Sl class, Sheridan won the
first heat in 2:2A; Mamie Russell next.
Time, 2:A 2:2s, 2:S.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

4oNTREAI, Jan. 26.-Enos McMaster,
late Manager Of the Glasgow Canadian
Fnnd and Trust Company of Scots
:own. was arrested when about to start
Tor Australia. on charge of embezzle-.
ment of 5000. He waslately candi-
date for Parliament.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28
The UtaA Counnissisn.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Utah Com
mission ID to meet hero tomorrow. but
the chances are against quorum being
present. Judge Pettigrew. one Of the
commissioners, on the floor Of the SEN
ate today, said Just at present there was
not q great deal for the commission to
do. They will 90 back early in tho
spring and prepare for an election OF
members TO the Legislature. "A great
deal.n Judge Pettigrew says, will de-
pend upon the temper of that Legiala-
ture. II il shows . disposition to pass
laws in harmony with those of the Fed
ernl Government, no moro vigorous leg
islation will be asked for. II, however,
there is disposition shown to antag-
ouixe the Federal Government, probably
q move will be made to deprive the Nor
mons of their political power. There IL
a class of citizens in Utah known a.
Geutiles, now insisting that the govern
ment Of tho Territory Be placed in the
hands Of the commissioners. Just such
extreme legislation may Be expected to
arise which viii make such course
necessary. The Judge says the infor-
nation be has il that tho amendments
nov pending in the Senate to tho Ed
munds bill, creating the Utah Commits
sion, win be adopted At this session.
The most important of these amend
meuts In one which requires that record
Of all marriages be kept. Polygamists
cav they have such record nov In their
endowment house. II there is record
OF this kind this Government has never
been able 10 Get at il, and consequently
have never been able to convict Nor
mons Of bi0amy, although guilty OF that
crime.
Judge Pettagrsw says the temper Of
Nornons seems 10 b at present 20 give
up thsif politioal rights rather than to
give no their institutions OF polyRamy.
Very few polyRamists Registered at the
| lass election. Judge PsssiRrev says Of
$500 registered votes, he does mot b.
| lisve moro than thirty-Ave polyRamists
reaieseeed, because Mormon papers and
lesders desired 70 avoid conflict OF
auy kind, and advised against reQistra-
ton. He also expresses tho opinion
that & evil Of polyeany would Rradu.
aliv cure itsslf. Young men educated
| do nos take kindly 70 il; only the Older
cling 10 Il tsnaoioualy. Hseetofore nine-
teufhe of the o6Rosswere 6lled By po!yR-
amie1e undee Edmund6p hu this e1as.
| - ehnt a. EdnGn1sd y0unG ~ q
lfog1nono - NJ nkD - oooole1W =
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In the 2;3l class, Sheridan won the
first heat in 2..2l; Mamie Russell next.
Time, 2:33, 2:22, 2:26.
Lawlesaneas In Alabama.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, January H. The
Montgomery 0reys have returned home
from Apelika. The Lieutenant.and tan
men, however, will remain until further
orders. Ex-Mayor Dunbar, one Of the
arrested parties, telegraphs that Pink
ard and the rest Of the Board Of Com
missioners heard the casea today, ac-
quitting all who arc charged with resist
inc the ofiicerA Il Was PinkArd'e re-
quest and statement of resistance OF the
Government and troops.
Senatorial Vsse.
LINCOLN. Neb., January H. On the
eleventh ballot Boyd receiyed 81, Nil
lard -, Thayey 16; others scattering
On the twelfth ballot Boyd received 81,
Millard y, and Thayer 16.
Railreaa Casaalttes.
KNoxvrLIx. Tenn, Jan. T.-A coal
train vas wrecked on the Knoxville and
Ohio Railroad north OF this city. Wiley
Wright, the engineer. had both leRD cut
OF. A man named Bonham had IN arm
severed from his body.
Cevernmens v1eesFy.
WNxIrso, Jan. N.-Full returns ot
the Provincial elections give IS 0ovsFn'
nent supporter, and IL 20 the Oppo
siti0n.
A Senate Caueas.
WAsHNaTox, Jan. N.-It has becom<
quite evident within the past three oI
four days 10 the Managers Of the taxif
bill In the SENATE IL it b 70 pan ooml
written party policy mast b decided
upon TO put Il through. 6enate a0tiOG
upon the metal schedule yesterday
bringing with IL . storm Of reproachet
from the strong protection Senators
backed By threats Of iron and stsel me-
here that the bill should never pass
preoipitated crisis that called for I
Republican caucus in the Senate today
Ths oAuens ves IN No ssnss . haxmooi
90 onA. 0risyanaos a peu1ootionish
vore fully displayed, and ealloa 1ue -
tmpoheo1 DooEtlnfnn1inaD hon -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

WHERE YOU ALWAYS FIND THE
W best selected stock of INA imported
and domestic Cigars, the celeheated Viz
ginia and North Caroline Smoking u 4
Of genuine Neerschsum Pipes, AmSer
goodA. Playing CardA Cutleiy. Notices.
etc. etc.
1ill st., next - Post Building.
Branch Of l. X. @. SMITH.
Portland, Oro0ua.
-. .I.ssctory e y Market se Ban Tfasai''a
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Capt. A. L. Waterhouse, one of the
persons injured at the Tehachapi rail-
road collision, and who was rescued
from the burning car by the efforts of
his wife, has since died from his iniur-
les. His little child. also injured at the
same time, is in precarious condition.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

WNNIrHo, Jan. H.-Full returns Of
the Provincial elections give IS 0ovsrn-
ment supportss. and II 10 the Oppo-
sition.
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s.srrRN NEWS.
.~rp PRESS DtsPAiSnA
s,.de and Sullivan.

Rlnne 9nO
ian. &.-Richard q. Fox
Iosx, saL. a. n Mace and Slade
~ oth oftorthvith, it having been
~ b.r him and Mace that q
ssns6t is to be rendered
~ Tsdison Square, January
= si1I ODER . thousand dollars
a w Sullivan preferred, who
~, I.os in four rounds, under ,
.har, Isu rules. He will also
- Mace to spar any man IN
4 taur rounds, for two thousand
= Ia "a vii also be present and
80; = c1;nch a match with Suiii-
e q 18th, = the prize ring for five
4 ~ ,a,ls,s. II The wind mp on this
= oSld oaSS"nld Sullivan fail to avail
he opportunity to meet
q q ~ between Jem and slade,
y .Iso,d worts an opportunity TO
sssm,eIyes Of the merits OF
sss IN the pugilistic arena.
= meet His Victims.
Ks. Jan. 25.- Sheriff Sher-
=. AZ srrssting Charles Cobb,
= Il Adsli station, yesterday,
~ .pd died last night. Smith
- by farmers and held to
Saefs; before their arrival
,s,ty Of farmers hung Cobb,
Z ! trss. Cobb also killed a
~. Il Butler county, a few days
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WILKxsBARRE, Pa, Jan. 27.-People
living in the neighborhood of the recent
mine cave are moving away, fearing it
will extend. The belief that smoider-
ing fires are the cause is strengthened.
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selling Cat.

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a deed was re-
corded from Thos. ]. Brady and wife to
Theodore N. Vail, of Massachusetts,, of
the house and lot of the former, near
Farragut Square. The consideration
was $25, 900.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-28

1ARsRLLEs, Jan. N.-Royalist iokes
continue at Toulouse, while banners
with the feur- 1e-lis are hoisted in
Mines,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-19
The Missing Link.
BsrnesviIle (Ga. J Gazette.

BarnesviIle (Ga. Gazette.
The other day, when the organ
grinder and the monkey were il
town, the antics of the monkev
created great amusement for some
OF the colored citizens. Aunt
Harriet Harp, an old coIorsd
woman, IN passing the crowd on
the street, was very indignant NJ
the burst Of laughter caused by the
monkey running up . column on
the veranda Of tue hotel, in order
20 get secure place before de-.
posting y nickel in his pocket.
"What yer all laughing ut, i'd like
to know y the old lady exclaimed. /.
:" don't ses nothin' tall to laugh
ut. Here desc white folks got una
OF our race chained up here for :
show. The poor little fellow orter
be ut home with his nanny. PORE
thing amt eben got time to puIl IN
his galisesi Don't see notiin' to.
lat at" und Aanf Harriet went
grumbling on her way sympathis,
'ng warmly with her little kins.
man.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-19
Senator Brown Creates q sensa.
tiOn.
Special to the Times Democrat,

Special to the Times Democrat,
WASHINGTON, January S.-Seua.
tor Brown, of Georgia, attracted at.
tention this morning, while discuss.
ing the Bowman bill, which sends
all claims to the court of claims for
adjudication, by declaring that the
bill ought to allow those who were
III rebellion to this government to
have the right to prove their claims
against the government. He quoted
from the decisions of the Supreme
Courts, showing that after pardon
an ex-rebel had rs many rights in a
court of justice az a citizen who
had been loyal. Mr.. Brown said he
thought it was only Justice that the
fund OF o1O,000,000 now in the
treasury, and which accrued from
the sale of captured and abandoned
pfoperty in the South. should be
distributed among the real owners
of the fund, many of whom were
widows aud children and in needy
circumstances.