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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

Oold and Dry thoush q storm i threat
ene' nos. frsding vine hlds f.lr 10 Goa.
uuos ae,i AZ bottom OF the hay -mows l.
rrsch 4
S1rvp have o. b. boxed aner. A. ne
fcqavnt SHOWS Nc have hsf % late arr
dr.tl tn yoauE lambs.
Cows are IN good demand this spring
lpts oi nlyer-. and tw that wsot a. ssli
III puip-sood on ths hauk. ~ n.ar
hfsr has anout an tcen thrown lao thc
rrsm
To t|lnspois 90 their spfu oct
snmr tnr ago, AMI are now a. wofk 90
th. pnplsr
f1r drivers LEI Grafton must progres.
Wy slowly uutn - hsv- ralu
N''st 70 t1e ,iCk arr better + : Little
hale IL nlIug
70 stfcs A. hfEinuiug 90 move from
ilr AZ rsginni a. Cts for IN. bet d. TIE
rrIor FL Bethrl
Ihe csckie III IN hen hs. Mt - costly
q ring a. in ne iass of Water. Eggs ar
10 lts tHfrn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

There wa- grant bal Al Mt Ahram
hou-- Han the 1t last Apoat -rvrnty
cfapl = pNriir'p sisd iu the dsuce. til an
ser email huur- music ~ iloCke's Mill-
htnt. sith J n uarcitnn of NnrSay a.
rrumFtrf. A nouutiiui supper Wa ssrxci
al everything passed "a Pleasantly, II
49, cViient'y sue ess.
Bl.iusss i lively a. The spool mill, the
smuuut 20 Nurk dnur through thr month
- AurI 49, TO Thousand Two hundred
anf s'xty .f1ur gross
Rev O.. a llsuusford preached here.
~unisY. 80 IN excellent ssfmpn from thc
sIIh rsam. lf.h verse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12
GREENWOOD.
GEEENwoop My 8

GnEENWoon Wy
Tue Cummings BrI-. sot 10 900 cords
81 iirch last winter, aud have BEEN saw
iug since the first Of April they have nov
sawed about two thirds % ~ They IVA
noi have full heal 10 water Al hr-t, nut
recently have rua their mill day sud night.
The "trip. ar stuck up near by. aud will
h. hsulrd - r,bbstt's sppoi factory dur
log the season -dlstlnce about four
miles
samuel W. Cummings has been hauled
% Or repairs nearly q mouth, hsvlug tSp
nd sores come and break In b. throst +
h. l. still In feeble health
RrV Mr. Gbudwln preached ~ ~"
Shad.ger schoolhnu-c isst Sshnaih. and
on The mkt Ssbbsth school will be- or
gsnlIed ID will be- a union school. uslng
Cooks qusfteflis-, aud al hands ar ia.
sit~d t. take hold aud help MAKE " iu'sr-
estlng and grand success II can De-
done
Our rain storms this spring. 80 f'r, have
come down clothed In white and shesp
sheared In April have found no difficulty
In keeping cool ever since. Hay u hay
about here now, ami the helis and pastures
ll.t begin % LOOK green a little Indian
poks l. ~ a fuw inches. aud LOOKS a. NJ 10
wanted to get back again.
Frank : F.nn lcft G,Tham, y H., his
spflug ana vent o Na.hnt. he stopped a
week a, NJ Bysuis hi. old boarding
place, uu his way. where | hal very
pheasant intefyltw with BIN The follow.
ing ircll,ut shows that Mr. Finn still be-.
usye. IN single biesscinc.s ca leaving
him % 10 o. the Pond. BE- sail n me. III
there IL any mall Tor me-, | would like %
have you bring 10 over hui don't hfiug
oysr Any frmale
There vs. an OBJ fashioned quilting over
o. Deacon nfysnt- ye-tsfdsy = M Rev.
Mr. Goodwln aud fan " Srfr prescott. aud
those twin babies, togsihcr with more
than 80 pretty women. made qlits show
The twins are now about sigat months
oh. white a. ililc-, plump a. two yuung
ducks. ant look a. much alike a. ever.
They are 50 cool aud quiet, ani always
have been. that some hcgln to dount the
foctrlnc 81 total depnvlty Bot 10 may
d-vslop set a. 10 dli To- Nero. who a. if.t
49, 80 wonderfully Kind AMI yifiunu-
Toe supper. singing aus organ playing
were al ffstclss.; there we're half don
m m~u present, Who PROBABLY came a.
modfratofs
d Rfysut l. agont fpr Reds cream.
cry ani an The other dairy nxings. aid o.
be thr latest ani best lu the market
have seen the practical working ~ thr
creamery. snf considering that 10 tsk's ~
coils a. much foun A. an nfilntri slnk.
49, ready o. stclslm "mulfuu iH lfrr1
I had The privilege of shskius hsui- sni
nsyinga brief lutsfyies with J. g. kch
tnity IT, tske. thr nENuCR,f. ani stii
that while in BosiOn lsst winter itsn 'riri
hlm ma b plrssgfe % rad ihr Grr'nNoni
news iu thu psprr Rfrrriag o. hl-
l-s1k. BE- saii u. publication. Tor certain
ressnn.. wonid hr delayed tii fall w. hsi
.olf o.. copyright to B'-'on puHiishius
house. Whp all ,xprni 5000 iu iIlus'rst-
ing the volume. Nv rrsdsf. lrts Ssn
patiently 600 then fif tr~sti - 40 tnuN
-nmrthiug ap,ui Mr. Rchs KIN ~
-tury teller
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12
rnE R,ID ON WARsHAL HISaEE


Ann .r shirh srsms o. glitter in ths
.ye. of en- M,in- ID rn1cfscy. j. IN L :
Nsr.hsi.hlp. sni 10 Q. rrpprtTii th~y A.
msklug graf ~ 'fi- a. hsyr Nsr-hsl H.
ber removed aut hi- pltcr given O. our of
their number To h,rm a basis f1f their
camp,lsn sgsln.t bin th~y have trump~i
Oh th- charge that Msr-hA Blsp"e. When
rr-psnfrut- have nH-n Nrr-'si iu irnnh
scot 20 Aropsttnk counties, ht- hrrugh'
th.m 90 Portland sni hst them tri~i ne.
fore C1mml..ipner Rant. When lthrse
democrat. claim thes -hpu'i htye been
,rfaisnsd before q ; COMMISSIONS.
a. Bangor
Tti.isafimsy allegation sgiinsta goni
nfl .rr against whom tlr pnlF RAJ com
o. alnt B.. that rlsa u pl1llctu All act
lively fought th- cfs1t- llt rrpNi in l-,l.
sh-n b. -. clerk OF the Hale committee
iu me Nilnr House
Nss-hsl Bi.p-r hNs uo'hlng a. ip With
t. i--uIns uf a warrant, shi d authpflt-s
.ni rnumfuis him O. mtke a. afrrst
IN Comm SOONER places warrant in ihe
r.hfr- hanf- - his warrant, tlr
N.fslsl j. ordsrr.i q make an arrest aui
return m accused before the magistrate
~, issues the warrant Toe Mtr.htl has
n discretion. Whatever. Dut must o1ry
nj. pr,cspt A.ite from the THU ani sas
piolous texture ~ the charge, it.rlf "a u
clear that u cauuot spply 20 IN l. ;.
M.rshu Why So nut m flipNs Sh'
A. After Marshal Bsne-', scalp, sp-ak
rishi % and .sy they want li hccsu'r D.
4. a Repaniicsn sud h.ip-i o. bls.t their
historical sol fi-cr-iittni- plot Of dfr
wear. agn. - Lfrisf1H I1urHIL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

Nonr Tnurutrs MIR X iiy has nuf
90 Gus g ODD. tf.uDir- yst a. hs. qlsi.
a. fir "a. Au.tnsa NI.siln mas ti.
sts 4. silrref O. Pol dl.qps 10 a Or thr
Asrtn our brcsu-c 80 j. 70 J csi-h
.irth ONug O. co. ap-uri ~ lliIr.
,ssiust 'hr ilrnfrws which pffVtiI- in
Au.tfls. 90 J - hs. ever appeared nfflff
ih. curt q these thi - 49, 80, VI
n Ii,y hs- llmp,i Hut ~ thr Il man fN-
ing psu lutp co. Niruua dlf. place IT.
sIlr BE- fnuhfirss an s-tImt1'r lazy. ant
Or hrf to -ur r humulsii'a a. thr Au'.
tfisu capital uu accnuut of hrr sncr-'N
..uIi b. more murubiug ihsn ~ bin O..
n. .rupf,i 10 x .m- COO political grounds
- Parffrai iirfrfisrr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12
Season Of

issg sis one n mrrh sl,knsls. al AZ fhs vas
ths season ~hrn b,eusI Sfriffu sls fni
inuoisccl lmlag fiangrri, ii vas called an %
s,ani many severe tr's. n 81 az Gfarf
asf $40 While it vas glaranirci t1 gre saY
ssff q Nif1y. lar, q NJ 1irlst. % nof
on'Y krri th.s claim ga be 'ao. ~, clHf,f
Piiffsf. ~ 0 D.nss So. Hfsf,. 80 fsf
Cffs = arsi. iffl lssarssle. "eosu ui
C.amsfn.s. fsf sfrf iln. n arr.f Rssi
HAns. lril-f ~ saaih ieln', q nlylTHs
6f0 Al ilf irff ~ ulIli .r 90. tfff laf
-i.A Carol IN, g. = Frsar, ID dfirl.
aiiei hs hal become enable % a.i asa isrynan.
Cured some srr.1ls diseases In Drs,rf. Maar.
vhIsh uuc hroughi 'o hshi hY ihr Easiun
state r-anl q yoa arc I'D. fsaitr. rlmem5r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12
Hoods SarsaparilIa

a boiile q Heels sarsapariila. and soon
bryan 10 sleep soundly could 80 up with
out that tired and langgli feeling. and my
appetite improved" r. A. SANFORD. kent0
n had been much trouhlod ~ general
debility. Last spring Hooi's sarsaparliia
proved jusi the thing needed. I derived an
Immense amount q benefit I never feii
better" H.F. MnLTr, Boston, Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

i,si az NJ l. % oakci n Griint, AL VI.
ID D. Knight, boih traiers ihsrs cured n Dsii.sJ
lf Brosr's srsapifih us W. Tltbeti, ".
ID q sirisan, Ne perform nuuibr q remark
lt'- cures viih ths al q nro~u's sarapariiia.
Saw daughter Il 49, Clrs o. TOY. Ne.
ANTI crursrrfrT. sls a man in ~, Ne,
cured oi ca,s a suoilll, hat might sci b.
cari-i ne Lspfosy Il o.isn umc. Saw he o.
mlni iar .i iroai-n unti u tccams knovn In
,hari year ihrous aui ne STATE, AL a. he "a
year vanished, % us bsaus'i safsipafi.a fosog
n.f-l errryshrrs as a sovereign remedy iaf al
Khan. firo 80 b'ef Oman 10 no, iai
20 tsy AL ass q ano- ih.i sosargn fen.s5y isf
Kiiney. Liver. &c Blood D.lesscs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

"for seven year., spring and fan, ] had
scfofulous sores come out On my legs. and
Go tao years sas not free from them al
all I suffered very much. Last May began
taking IIood's sarsapanila. and before had
taken two botties. the sores healed and Tie
humor left me-" &. A. Arnold. Arnold. Ne.
There IL no blood purifier equal 20 Iiood's
sarsaparllla" rs PHELFs Rochester, NY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12
The Year

tssg premises il b. one RI nllh ,.csrcis as,
ThefanY ,casoa. ialavci bI Che intense cola.
ard ihii isl1oflcl hY the sam weather q Jan.
gary, hroagatt' hshi thcs-cis II many dsea,es
lafs.ng v.ih.n ut Tie iofpd Liver, feadsrod
All more s.as.sh D. ths changu q weather,
refuses 10 teefs,s the bis, and you afs bias.i,
your iaol hurts sou, yaa have Jfssf..f. fit
rfu = 80 Nral.i saisru is Hrf Ser
.N.-ali, somsiimo accompanied uih chl.A
nHowsh sARssr,ruA o. wtaHASrrD 10
ConHrCr kit ruA
The dlaghirf of mother 9TH the tired feeling.
pa's face iangai seq, sai'os compission ,.ehlls
arl fever. needs something % oounieract ne
edect q trfp.l Liver. and thoail use
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

i,'i sil see many mar vh a iiro,g desire
O. hbof e. hoif De i1,e, tut constantly ham
puci by Dan, lelgy flif alrsn "a Raj, q
Dvf-g PAN rir nlng iosards ne shlghs, q f'--
rfsf rrf = utruTffl, i.1sfy al Airtssl
s,rf tusf Ne has Aifsfy DiHsg. bsi can r.
cured. a. many oihrrs In ths STATE have been
cured. BY uaing Dfosn's safaparlA Othsfs.
ani especially hilc,, vil have Sssf.iI, sii
Rissz. T,nv. pl-f'ff Bif.iSi and othsr
syns q H.-'' appeaf on thsr bod.e', and
hey t,o can D. bald ~ ut.ng B,rfs'i sEia-
paniA Indeed. W claim thai iheeomPlsxion q
any LADY can b. uais cisarsf. ~ sys brighter,
All me step frmrf ani more ela,i.s. By nc use
even 4 one botflf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-05-12

The wen Manager Of the Raymond Excursions TO c,ion
Nc
IsplAT h " ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
KNIGHTS OF LABORs
Protest Against Anti.Chinese Resolu.
tiOns Adopted by Socialist Element.

SAN Francisco, Dec. Z.
The convention called by the Knights OF
Labor, which opened last Monday, closed
Saturday night. Sessions were held every
night of the week except two. The conven-
ton opened under excellent auspices and with
the hopes of accomplishing much toward prac
tically solving the labor question on the Pa
cific coast.
TIE subjects submitted for the considera-
ton of the convention were the Chinese Ques-
ton, convict labor and the cause of the pre-
sent commercial depression.
At the third meeting resolution was
adopted to the effect thar the Chinese be no.
tilted to leave San Francisco within thirty
days. This was finally amended to read,
'lmmediately," and that the owners of the
property occupied by Chinese should be mott.
fed that unless they turned the Chinese out
their property would be endangered. This
resolution was engineered by the socialist
element and opposed by the Knights of Labor,
proper.
The same evening the Knights of Labor
delegation left the hall, informing the con-
vention that they could not endorse the reso-
luton tending towards violence and gave no,
tice of their withdrawal. This practically
ended the convention. as the Knights example
in withdrawing was followed by number Of
other labor organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
THE IRISH QUESTION.
Views Of ex.COngressman John E. Fin.
erty.

CHICAGO, Dec. 7.
Referring to the outcome of the English
elections. ex-Congressman John E. Finerty
said Sunday II believe that England will,
should this coming Parliament exist as long
as Parliaments usually exist, grant home
rule to Ireland. If this Parliament fails to
pass such a measure then the Irish people
will lose all faith in Parliamentary agitation.
England, through her statesmen and her press
has at certain times, said that if Ireland was
ever practically unanimous her demands for
self government would be granted. She is
perfectly unanimous to-day with the exception
of very few constituencies. but if no such
measures should be passed very few men in
this country and Ireland, who most condemn
violence will become silent entirely or will
approve Of almost everything which may be
done by what is termed as the extreme ele-
ment, to annoy and injure England If the
coming Parliament does not grant the de-
mands Of Parnell, will never give any fur
ther aid for Parliamentary agitation, and
never take any part or hand in obtaining
funds for it, for will have lost all faith in
English Parliaments in reaching a settlement
on this question"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
nURDER or A YOUNG WOMAN


New YORK, Dec. Z.
Bella Simss young woman Of 81 years,
Who kept house for her aged grandfather,
Richard Pauling on 25th street, was stabbed,
Sunday night, four times in the left breast,
and was mortally wounded BY Joseph d.
Lewis, q years of age, whom she discarded
several months ago for another young man
named Marsh. Lewis is spoken OF as of q
highly jealous temper, and had frequently
threatened the life of Miss Sims while keep
ing company With her, for trivial matters.
Finding that he had been cast aside, Lewis
became desperate and threatened to kill Miss
Sims and the other young man if he ever
caught them together. He pestered the
young woman with letters begging her to take
him back and give him another chance, but
the bulk of the letters were returned to him
unopened.
Sunday evening Marsh visited Miss Sims
and having intimations that Lewis was lurk-
ing about the premises concluded not to leave
the house. About half past nine Lewis noise
lessly ascended the stairs and made his wav
to the apartment where Miss Sims and his
rival were. Listening at the door until he
could stand il no longer he banged loudly up
on the door. Marsh, pushing his sweetheart
aside. went to the door. He had scarcely
opened it before Lewis sprang at him from
the hall. A terrible struggle then ensued.
Marsh, finding his asssilant was choking him
made desperate effort, freeing himself,
leaped over the balustrade and ran down
stairs to find policeman. Lewis entered the
room where his former sweetheart stood
screaming. He rushed at her with knife.
The young girl fed into bed room. Over
taking her there, Lewis drove the blade of
the knife deep four times into her left breast,
near the heart Wounded and dying, the
young woman fell to the floor. He threw her
in the bed, and her assassin then closed the
blood-stained knife, aud placed it in his pock-
ct. He was about to leave the room when
Marsh returned with policeman. The
patrolman grabbed Lewis, and asking what
he had done, he replied: "She brought it on
herself" Miss Sims was discovered in the
bed room unconscious, and lying in pool of
blood, which had spurted all over the apart.
ment. Lewis was searched, and besides the
knife loaded revolver was found on him.
Miss Sims injuries are fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08

his seat in advance, but Nj. Bennett of North
Carolina, objected.
Mr.. Reed thereupon suggested that Mr..
Kelley leave his hat upon his jesk, and a.
eured him that his wish would be respected.
The members retired behind the circle Of
desks and waited while q blindfolded page
drew from the boz numbered marbles which
correspond to the numbers attached to their
names. The first marble drawn was No.
237, and Mr.. Stahlnecker Of New York,
proved to be the lucky man. He selected 4
seat on the democratic side and three rows
from the front. Mr.. Breckenridge of Ark,
was the next fortunate one, and took posses
sion Of his old desk. The next dozen names
drawn were those Of new members, and the
faces OF the older men heightened as they
saw the chance of securing seats decrease.
Mr. Randall secured his old position, while
Mr.. Holman obtained q commanding posi-
ton. Among the last names called was that
OF Mr.. Kelley, and he took the seat which his
hat and the courtesy of his fellow members
had reserved for him.
The drawing Of seats having been conclud.
ed, Mr.. Holman Of Indiana, said:
"Mr. Speaker The melancholy duty has
House that Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice
President of the United States, at his home
in the City of indianapolis, on the 25th day
of last month. departed this life. The death
OF this eminent citizen, after long period OF
public service, holding the second Office in
the gift of the people, with a reputation in
public and private life Of unsullied goodness,
has occasioned widespread expressions OF
grief throughout the republic. Undoubtedly
Congress will, acting through both its Houses,
provide occasion for the proper expression,
touching the character and public services OF
the deceased. Out of respect to his memory
l move that the House do now adjourn"
The motion was agreed to unanimously
and at $50 the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
MAINE DISPATCHES.
THE SHOE FACTORY TROUBLE
hlmball Bros. and the Executive Board.
knights of Labor, hold a Conference.

Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
GARDINER, Dec. 7,
Ihe shoe factory trouble is nearer adjust
ment than at any time since the strike. The
kimball Bros. of Lynn, arrived SATURDAY.
night, and Monday, members of the executive
committee of the Knights of Labor for the
district in which Lynn is situated, arrived. as
we'll as members of the executive committee
for this district. These last arrived on the
afternoon train, and at once proceeded to the
office of the firm in this city. The executive
board of the Gardiner Order were also pres
ent. meeting was held there until six
o'clock when they adjourned. They met
again at seven. The meeting lasted until
late, and it is impossible to ascertain the re-
suit, although it is hoped that an understand
ing was arrived at by which the shoe factory
will resume operations at once. The stitch
room has been running with nearly full
crew during the adjustment Of matters with
the Knights of Labor, and a large amount of
work is waiting to be disposed Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
nAILOwELL.

Lowell 4 simmons horse started on the
run from the quarries Monday afternoon with
their delivery wagon, scattering the groceries
promiscuously, and was stopped at the foot Of
Winthrop street. A broken shaft was the
extent of damage.
Alderman Horace Getchell, who has charge
of the wood working department Of the Hal
lowell Granite Co, met with quite a serious
accident Friday afternoon In the axe handle
factory, by the breaking Of the emery belt
used IN smoothing axe handles. The belt
struck him with gsest force on one side of
his face, cutting 1t badly, and il was found
the eye was injured, but it does not prove to
be as bad A. at first feared, though his injur.
les are very painful
The sidewalks have been sanded, making
the walking safer than on Sunday.
Foot passengers are crossing the riv,r on
the ice.
w. Bussell, who had partial stroke of
paralysis last week, is improving.
Doctor w. l.. Thompson, of Augusta, had
a narrow escape from being run over Sunday
while driving up Union street, BY a freight
train that was running considerably fasser
than the law allows.
The following officers Of John B. Hubbard
Post, G. A. r, we're elected Saturday even
ing; David b. Lowe, commander; Harry
Wilson. S. v. c.; G. Cummings, ]. v. C. ;
Geo. o. Morrill,, chaplain; j. Q, A. Hawes,
surgeon; Geo. S. Fuller, Q. NJ. j. l.. Cham
berlsin. o. of D.. l.. p. Henderson. O. of g.
They will be installed January 2, when the
remaining officers will be appointed.
Capt. Nevells, Of the Salvation Army, at
tends the council of officers at Richmond to-
day; consequently there will be no meeting
in City Hall this evening.
Complaint is made that the music of the
Salvation Army disturbs religious services at
one of our churches Sunday.
Rev. Edward Chase has gone to Portland
and Biddeford to return Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mr.. +. w. Wiley and Wallace Lawrence
left here Monday, Nov. 80, for the woods.
They will scale lumber for Lawrence Bros.
this winter.-There was house warming at
the parsonage Tuesday evening, Dec. lst, to
welcome the people there.-Mr. &. NJ. john
son, who had leg amputated last week, 10
getting along better than was expected.
Great credit is due the g. A. X. for their ser
vices in his behalf.-There was a false alarm
Of fire here last Thursday afternoon. The
Fire King boys got an early start but did not
go far.-Mr. Joseph Fslkner left here Mon
day, Dec. Z, for his home in New Brunswick.
The Knights of Labor and the Good Tenn
plars have no hall to hold their meetings in,
as the city government have decided not TO
have the engine hall used for other purposes
than that for which it was built. We hope
that either society will not be discouraged in
their good work.-Cspt. Merchant has rented
a building of Lawrence Bros. and will open
fish market Wednesday, Dec. 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-08
FROM VIRGINIA.
Annual N Message Of Governor Cameron.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. Z.
Gov. Cameron sent his message to the leg
islature today. 1t is a concise and well
written document, devoted almost entirely to
State matters. The Governor makes various
recommendations. He recommends that
purging election laws by passage of an act
making it mandatory that the judges of elec-
ton shall be chosen from both political par
ties and that representatives of the opposing
candidates shall be present when the votes
are counted.
In the Senate joint resolution was passed
instructing and requesting Virginia senators
and representatives in Congress to vote for
the Blair educational bill or any better
measure having for its object to secure to
the people of Virginia, in common with other
States, an appropriation for the benefit of the
public school system from the surplus rev.
enues of the federal government.
In the democratic caucus tonight Hon.
John W. Daniel was nominated for United
States senator by vote of 65 to 81 for Hon.
John S. Barbour.
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The STORM ON THE LAKES.
Fears for the Safety of the Propeller
OcOntO.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. Z.
The storm of last week was unparalleled in
its severity. Old lakemen, who have been
on the lakes for the last quarter Of a century,
say it is heavier than they have ever known.
The propeller Oconto left Oscada Friday
afternoon and should have reached here Sat-
urday forenoon, but has not yet been heard
from. There is an unconflrmed rumor that
she has gone to pieces on the sand beach.
The more probable is she has taken refuge
among the islands in Lake Huron. She car
ried crew varying from 80 to 45 men, and
had not more than 10 or IL passengers. She
had full cargo of salt. The boat was val
ued at S22 900.
A later despatch in regard to the missing
propeller Oconto says she was bound up. All
previous reports and theories to account for
her safety have been based on the report that
she was bound down, and puts new face on
the matter.
Private messages received tonight state
that the propeller Oconto is aground south
east of Charity Islands. The crew and pas
sengers are all safe.