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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Tax. the case Of the widow from infancy.
shorn q all that women value anywhere In
the worli, dr-s-ed In ooarss clothing. de-
priyci u her ornaments, oompsllei 10 fast
tlll health freaks down. made 10 sutsisi on
the coar~ssi Of food, kept out of ~hat anus
menis come In the way % the rvsi q the
HOUSEHOLD. forc-d into icing the unpaid
drudge Of the family. held 90 - the l-gitimats
butt % tile ~ nature % all, considered NJ only
O. Amnss the children, openly callei and
taught to think her-slfa CREATURE % III omen
this icing tbs canss u all the rsst OF her
sorrOws-mpsrs,ition has indeed nowhere else
shown more clearly it, power 10 pervert the
rtason u man.
How much the women dread vidovhoci !.
sIhibitei 20 the full In the fact that 10 call .
women q widow u 10 offer her dire insult,
aud from bsr earliest childhood girl IL
taught o. pray that she may die Will. yet
the rcd spot % cOyerture rcnalns on her fore
heaA Ia any case the fear Of widowbood
overshsdows the HindOo lady's life, even
though she hate her lOrl-Capt X q. Tenn
Pc In Journal Of the Society % Aria
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
An Eseotive yaled,ctory.

ar you would Ike to say few words
before Ne string yOa up" said the spokes-
man OF the Vigilance committee sternly
ZOO may have the ehsnee."
There Il somsthipg would like 20
cay" responded the condemned horse
thief, pale but self possessed. "All ash
IL that yoa viii psfmli me 10 say 10 with
oct interruption"
go shesd, said the spokesman lseoni.
eally. Wei let you nnlsh
Then, gentlemen began the condemn.
"a man with deep emotion, II have Q few
~Ord. Of solemn warning 10 utter. In the
Innocent md happy days OF my young
manhood. before I came % Arizona and
fell into evil WAYS, I was engaged 10 . ase-
ful and honorable calling. Had I never
abandoned 10 might have been still To-
,p.ctable and uprigh, eitlrsp. Thoash I
have become . bad man and an about 10
receive my Just punishmsut, have always
tspt . msmsnio OF those happier days In
my vsliss, gentlemen. you will rod q copy
Il little work entitled The American
Voters Text Book" OF which sold near
" 1000 copies In one county 10 Peupsyl.
ysnls alone. IL l. Indispensable 10 every
man who would keep himself thoroughly
Informed 90 10 thos~ questions concern
ipg which IL l. the daiy Of every Citizen 10
he fully advised You will dad In that llt.
tie volume. gentlemeu. full aud accurate
Information a. 10 the political platforms
OF ell the psrties. election returns from
every State In the union, names 81 men,
b-rs OF Congress, judxss OF The various
courts. etc. with . mass OF m'sesllspeoos
statistics and facts never before grouped
trgether In oUs work. Boupd 10 cloth or
ialf.cslf The prizes OF this valuable book
hss alssys been"
lie paused q moment In wipe the seald.
lrg tears nom bis eyes. when he LOOKED
.Aopt him sssip. his sudisncs had vanish
"a. He wD savsdi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

TIE little towns We rass look like houses
made q ballding blocks, with elm castles on
the SUBMITS u miniature mountains They are
very p.cturc~que-al too much so-snd
add much 20 the unreality and beauty Of the
hndscaps. They ZEN - quiet In appearance.
that 10 Is hard 10 believe that tho time worn
wallis contain the group q beggArs. the tink-
ling bells Of the dOnkeys. and the moss u the
brightly dressed throng
There can lie no country In the world
which Oilers such q panorama 81 natural In
tercst a. Spain IL 10 a. shifting In color AZ
Q Kaleidoscope Here are nocks q goats
coming down the mountain paths 10 water ut
the clear valley streams The steep roads
are covered with buros and gayly dressed
drivers. and along the roads stand the cross
raised 10 show that some one was slain there
by ths wnyside. The mortality must have
been great, Judging by ths number one sses
evsryvhee.-w. Parker Bodfsh In Demo
rvsts Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04


I-po you auEss nj
Nov. poTE'er.. tell M what's my name
I'm In the land. bet no, the ses.
AMI vet no seaman, howeer skilled,
Could make lsndiug without me.
I'm In the sparkling. glowing sands
Upon Old Oceans shell strevn beach |;
Yoan dad me still, ,hoash you should
search
The sand q. far q. eye could reach.
10 some respect. rm like Q chain,
A. you will SCI. ere I sm done,
bold together different parts,
SO that division there IL none.
The m.u who make the grammar books.
with pois % wisdom. call me names.
Sach a. ''conlanction," ''eopnnecuve
'ris only ope OF their wise games.
In school Ion always tossed sbJat,
From Primer class 10 Reader slr;
The poorest readers Ia the class
Pronounce ne with an appendix.
And high down reader. on The stage
VIII tAks the opp ls.lts ,xir me,
Prououbolbg m - im no, spelledi
No dosb, they lhiuk twill stacy
SEN.
In handsome ihiags tsss delight,
Although DO beauty possessi
Bat N much logger shoals tst.
Jast ~hsi I an yoall sarely guess.
Your Grstdns's .uiifons on the hearth.
Win head. OF brass, you sure recall !
I always form thoss audifous' heads,
Although those heads are large or
small.
jos, one thiue more AMI Am done
Ard that tis time yOull surs declare,
wh,u on The street JOa hear The band,
BE always sure that am there.
ErnYL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

A triple plated, gold nllei. seltsdjast
ing. stem. windiug crown OF glory awaits
ths ffst New Eoglsnd travelling man vhC
will eonseientioasly rvfrsiu from Tsmsrs
l q. the nett time he rides on slos rail-
road train This IL what they call thsli
ui.seskiy train-it goes up one week and
tries 10 get back the nett" Come OF
boys, and give Ne little rest on this rot
ten oli ehestnat IL even makes The
women and children tired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

EclKxA. ircnr. scALr. snS ToKruRss.
The simple application OF "SwArsss
oNrsssI. /" without any intsrpal medicine,
will cure any case OF letter. Salt Rhsum,
Riugwofm. Piles, Itch. Sores, Pimples,
EeIsma. al Se,ly. Itchy skiS Erup,ion-,
no matter how oostins,e or long standing
IN Il potent, Elective, ard costs bot q trine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

"speaking Of liars. AnaniAs was an amA-
teur as compared 10 Ao~sly."
"HAs Mo-sly distinguished himsslfr
~ should say ~ lie Was telling me Just
now that tramp went into bis yard this
morning and sawei half cord Of WOOD 10
fore asking fOr anything 10 sat"-i4nooin
state Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Sewing machines vpaired,- reads sign
ca q house In Tenne.-es which 10 nine miles
from any other cabin, ans thirty seven from
tho nearest machine. The owner wants
things ~ losk Ike b9Ainss Around him
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

II use Ayers Cosrry Peotorsl freely In
ny practice. sud recommsnd u In cases Of
waOopiug cough among children. hsv-
ing foapd Il more certain % core that
trOable.oms dises.s than any other meii.
cine kbor o,--So says DR.. Bartlett, OF
Corcofd Mas
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
crRE YouRsELR.

Don't pay large doctors bills Toe
be.i medical book Published. loo pages.
elegant eolofsd plstss, ~ill be sent you on
receipt OF three (? cent stamps 10 pay post.
age Address p. 0rdsay & Co, Bos.
too, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Il don't say marriage Is . failure, said
Adam csniidly. &C he at down on LOG
Ju., oaisids ne Garden Of Eden, aud look.
Ing huugrily az the fruit on The other
side OF The wall. "bat NJ hsd r,mained
single this SOaldnt have happened"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

nyRsUAST 20 liesn.s from tbs Hoo ssdgs q
i Probate fsr the CasaiY II Otofi, shAl = |.
pshle .setioa funie.. prseiaasly disps-sd 81 = ~
80 ale "a ths ssth d.y a Dee usti, a. 90 90
In the fss, nson. Al n. II. Meshsrs Il Nertb Nsisf,
t,ct. al tAs rgh title AL Interest shlch esaa.i
wsrsn lss ON sfsrford 10 sad toofty, decssssl
hsd In and 20 oos sndl,tisd hal PET ~ ". -.
,o.a al Alb.ny 10 sald Coanty. also ~ eemteie'
t.sl,e tiD 10 ne tsafh llel rage IL ssd Aib.hJ'
h.fr''o@' Nov william L. GROVER. Aan,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

10 10 evidently spsiPs,uA motion .,
l..L IL 1. stated that ~bisksy can b
made OF rag. spi II 4. certain whisky
furnishes an abundance OF rags.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

1HF sstserihsr b. ~, y r.,s. pablo ne''e. ma
II Prot. lUr The 'oeniy of On fort. aDt assumed
NE trusl a xscntor % ths estate ef
NANCY z AhEs. isie "a CfesnS~c.
IL aid Coonty, eecsasd " u.ms toeI ~ ,s'
lao treefs. No. therefore reyussts al psisons IN
dsb,sf 90 the estate sf said deceased 90 mass IN
m>iiat> payuest. and tbese vhs have Amp
dsnans. fhereos o. erhibit the s.ns 70
Noe. -. 1s& hhkN y. hANp'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

TiIE subscriber hsreey sl.ss yasls se.,ss .ss,
n. has Lsss daig sppe lniei tT the honefabi.
Iudss of Probate for toe Couasy OF Onfofd, and
sssaned TIE uast Of Adm sisirsiof Of the ~
JSsErH u. W. srorroaD. l.s Of Nitos
IN s.iS County. asesssed By siviss besd - tbs
Iaw directs, he therefore requests All pefsosss
sshss1 ~ the estate of said dsesased 20 nAAs ~.
.selsi: pAy.s.t, ssa a.. 49, 30 . ne hs's '''
ksv. ~. -, ALokS ShAss'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Cstsrrh oflsia,te- In .crofsloas faint
Hoods S,rsapsrills parifss The blood, aud
ihus permanently cures cs,Afrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Ia High Circles. FIR, Tsmp-'i say.
have zoo tAken h,ihf' Second Tramp
(anrioa.ly -"So' IL there one uissiugi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

ASssrEs To PuIELss 90 :.sr wsss.
i.-0lve ne OF ny balm. - er tree
III. ChIn Lockst Brscsls,
4. Ring s. BfoOch 8. Sscklsos. :,
cono. ;. Watch. ?. Earring. 90 sash
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
''"a' H'' wIi'IIAML gROyHR, Adnf.
STATE OF NAME.


esprsms Jadicisl Coar
Cisrss Oehos. Nov. u, lss''
Dispo.lfon Of sgps.isd eases .sd isl.e,.ss.us
tsYic.flnx liqsor, a the OetOoer Tern. a u wv
sat-. W. Daniel A. Cona. oommea 'eief'
Mol prcs.
"a. ssc,- y L-.s ssd resolves. iss3.
AA ALBEIT 8. Ausrls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
REASONS
Why Ayers sarsaparilla 10
preferable TO any other for
the cure OF Blood Diseases.


u.cau.s no r.oisoncus 90 dslsisfiou.
incre,iisui. enter into the comI--iiion
81 Aver. SarssIafilla
A,,s'. Sarsapariils coniain. cnly
ths pufe.i and meet elective retne'i'Ai
properties.
AYERS Safsaparilla !. prepared With
entr,u.s care. skili. and cleanliness.
- Ay-r's ssrsararill. :. PSc.criled hy
lss.liug physicians.
Ayers Sarsspsrilla - - sale
stsrywb here. and recommended by al
rfsi-,lass druggists.
Ayers Sarsaparilia = u'e'ilcine'
az Ut a bsyefsge iu disguise.
Ayrr's SsrsaTaTilia never isils 70
effect a ,ufe. When TsFsisisnily use'i'
accou'irg to directions.
A,sf's Sar.ararillA i highly Uan-
sentr,'s,i extrsrt snd thsfeicre The
neat esenoui,ai Hioo.i Nsdicus IN The
market
-A,sfs SarsaTsnlla has hssi a sue
css.fai tarcsr a usafly hall a Ceutufy'
ani uas never 30 populal a. Al rfvssni
thousand. q testimonials ere 90
IN. from ths..s h.nshtei BY the use II
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
THHrAHNn ~
o. !. c. Aver A Co, lo~sll. Mass
Fu-,i - ssuls.. o. ws''s o.. sSs'l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

Frups.s.s go hrnishaag fnesa o.ris Ca Hard
Wooi. a. ~ ~ ~ trarfr, So 10 rersIFet ~
~ anisrs go ulul ssllrtsF, i.srearf ~. -,
q hlf o'r.sk n sus.i Al l. 49,, sQlf al pui
AZ a. t.fsfeuf ststs connsCtsi "a NoaFif hald
A.
r. rstt - reserved g. rs'erf 81 preI--.ls ~
iesusd D. o. 90 a. .nfrrssi ri a. 0raufF.
Pr order n CoaafF laul-l.ssa.lfrs.
ALhEKT :. AUSTIN, Crrk-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

So - 81 a. shus 80 sszis A. customsr. Il
~ $50 q n. A. sa.li. Ranflri ca. shaui asFs
Ri EILIuT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
n -bI.sOSp

I. A eOnsonsnt
, May prtsbd 10 be follower. Of his
81 ne prsseut day.
3 A nsh that L. dear 20 The heart lsnc
p.l.,s) o. many diseiples Of ifuh Wal
I'm.
4. Al article In gr,., demand on -.s
Ina day.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

V-woRp sQu.hr
l. SOMETHING onsn seen on the poor
mas clothes
:. To thlhk spon ~ilh deep r,,srsnes
3. Ons vho Il addicted 10 The sss Of
strong DRINK
A musical tern rls,ing 10 The
Rami.h Cr,sd
5. AZ shcisn, All very cruel tipE msa.
,iorei 10 tie Bibls
CtoVsH Tor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
ul-cH,K.DE

Partly Pbotsiic.)
NJ frsf Il . qulef. shsfp noise
Nv alrf !. In masle heard
Nv ,sAols 1. tai add stately tree
ny every rspayr stirred.
LITTLE Mar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

N - TLowEN
NJ fr'fi sasllo~ ii.hi
A hfssih ny ssc0sf shove
II. total Il . lovely f,-sr
Tia, In The garden grows.
LrrrLn NAV.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
IA MANI
-. -. - - p y, 90, -. =, :. !, !.
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

0C.ntsF sst g.. NtN Ersl
va ~ -rtkusst "a n-lfh~ssf n tnriaIiss
CHICAGO ynLfMT. sock fntANn. nANlte
POST rna MufNra. COUNCIL nLNfFN Va
rNMruWN afouN TALfA sfNNEAlut.fA
~ PAU. ~ JOEEFf ArNufNOs, LAWN
NORTH KANFAa CRY rOFtNA. cUinhAAc
aFnfNoa urNVMN FuTntn at hlrlifssts "a
80. 80. - 49, l-.r.Is-.s ~, 49,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04
OUR PUPILS CORNER

.s" s: . =; n; R... e.. .s .s
nef. Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-12-04

The o.s sided Attendance % cssr~h--A
fsnsr.i rrsss.siss-Driak and Cigar
.,,..-usbi. % ysaas Osniis@sa es
s,...ii.x--sp.nish-Am wsmsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
GRIEF MADE HIM TAKE HIS LIFE.
SUICIDE or YOUNG MAN WHO HAD LOST BoTl
PARENIS AND A TROTHER.

|
John Cregan shot himself at his home, No. o3s
West Thlryscventh-s yesterday afternoon, and died
shortly after his admission to Roosevelt Hospital
| CIcgan young man with peculiarly sensitive
temperament and the Of his taking his life was
grief the loss Of several members OF his family
His father. who retired merchant, died about six
months ago, and three months ago his mother died
suddenly Of heart disease. John became melancholy
after his mothers death, frequently found weep
ing in his room when alone. and became despOndcnt
that fears were entertained to his sanity. He acted
queery, took interest IN his business unable
TO sleep and complained Of severe panss in his head.
He had Just began to recover from the shock of
his mothers death and showed little checrfulncss,
when his brother Hugh died, last Saturday. suddenly,
from the complaint that had killed his father
and mother The young man was again driven into he
deepest grief and nothing could console him. lie
wept constantly and would not have anything say
to his friends. The only survivors Of the family
John and his sister, Mabel young girl about
eighteen years old. Johr and his sister and large num-
Der Of friends went to Calvary Cemetery yesterday
when Hugh buried. John became frantic in
his demonstrations of gief at the grave and begged
10 be put IN the coffin with his brother
He had to be restrained by his sister and friends 10
keep him from jumping into his brothers grave when
the coffin was lowered. lie cried bitterly and said that
he would follow his brother Ho appeared dazcd
the way homo with his sister, and when she spoke
to him he apparently did not hear her voice. They
got home about D. m. John looked for long time
at his brothers picture and then sat down. resting
his head on his hands lie jumped up suddenly
There a Wild glare in his eye. He called sharply
for his sister and angrly asked her to the back
parlor door
When It done he went into the room and
slammed the door after him. All was silent for a
second and Mabel listened at the door hear what
her brother doIn: suddenly the crack Of pistol
rang through the house and Mabel ran screaming into
the room. where her brother lay the floor dying.
She fell upon his prOSrae form and begged him 10
{ "A han.
Of the neiGhbors who had heard the shot came IN
She asked of her friends to kill her with the Same
pistol that her brother had used that She and all
the family cOnld be united I'm death. Tho young
woman dangerously sick last evening and Il IS |
thOu.ht doubtful II She recOvers her reason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
yEw. JERSEY FEpERATIOy OF LABOp

Trenton, Aug 20 (speciaD.-Thc tenth annual meet
fng of NcwJcrsey Federation Of Trade and Labor
Unions held at the State House In this city to-day
President Dennis Mullens, OF Jersey City, presided
until the election OF his successor Samuel Mell0r OF
Trenton During the session, which was stormy at
times, resolutions adopted urging the Legislature
10 repeal the contract printing law to pass satur-
day half-hollday Law, an act compelling all manu-
fscturrs 10 have either weekly semi monthly
pay day and an for protection OF the trade marks
OF labels OF labor organizations. Various resolutions
directing the Legislative Committee TO secure reform
a,ory ensctments also passed The Aurtralian
system OF voting as 10 obtains In Massachusetts,
recommended and also legislation prohibiting trade
and commerce on Sunday. A resolution of sympathy
MN John swinton, whose eyesigh is seriously affected,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
MURDERED BY oUARAyTIyE OFFICERS.

Chicago, Aug :0-A dispatch from Brownsville,
Tex, says The uncalcd for quarantine on the
ieNican side of tie Rio Giande has terminated In a
tragedy. Saturday two respectable McxicaDs, citi-
zcns of this county, named Fernando Mcntz and Joh,
Dolores tried to run the quarantine into Matamoras
by swimming the river below Nogaes They wcio
fired upon by Mexican soldiers concealed in the
bushes on the other side. Dolores wa, shot and sank
Meniz swan back TO this side and escaped The
man killed was trying TO get into Matamoras to see
his brother who was sick and at the point of death
The quarantine is sun ntsined though mail com.
nunieation will be roopcned Monday There is a
growing scarcity Of flour, sugar, Coffee and coal In
Ma,amoras, but the Mexican authorities are deaf to
all appeals In favor Of their own people In this
CITY tnerc Is bether want nor sickness. Captain
Lively, keeper OF the cemetery says he never knew in
his long experience SO few deaths in August Dur
ing Tho present month there have been but four
deaths. There have been yellow fever cases ON
either side Of the river"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
THE SIOUX STUBBORN AND DEFIANT
NO PROGRESS IN NEGOTIATING A TREATY MADE
BY THE COMMISSION.

Chicago Aug. 20.-A dispatch from Bismarck. Oak.
says messenger from Standing Rock Agency brings
Information that tho Sioux Commissioners still thero
holding with tenacy. During the last fortnight
nothing worthy OF note has transpired the Com
mission taking things quito probably in the hone
that the Indians will be subdued by their persiStency
To-day is ration day for the Indians. and the Com
mission hopes make favorable impression upon tho
minds of the Sioux. Trustworthy information shows.
however. that the Indians have not the least idea OF
signing the treaty, and that the Commissioners will
meet with similar result at the lower agencies. Sit
ting Bun cuts conspicuous figure at this great
He is sullen and defiant has nothing to say
whatever. His Jealousy OF Chief Gall Is daily bccom-
Ing moro pronounced and IL is feared that serious
turn In affairs will be the result.
In special dispatches sent out during the last con-
ference, the statement made that Judge Wright OF
the Commission. in addressing the Indians told them
that they must sign or the Government would take
their lands without compensation and employ soldiers
scatter the rcdmcn among the reservations In
different parts Of tho West. The fact s judge Wright
did not this language and made no threats at an
time
Red Cloud. the great and influential chief OF the
Pine Ridge Agency Is still moving around among tho
tribes stirring up opposition on every hand aud he
not be su. u.oIcsSed.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
HIS WIFE SHOT DOWN BESIDE HIM
PoACHERS FIRE ON A CANOEING PARTY ON THE


PoACHERs FIRE ON A CANOEING PARTY ON THE
TOBIoUE RIVER
Boston, Aug. 30 (SpccaD.A dis patch from ST. John.
n. b.. records terrible tragedy involving the death
Of wcllkDown and highly cultured lady About
month ago Major HOwcs. Of PHILADELPHIA. an agent for
Hellet Davis, the Boston 2anOforte makers. and his
family started up tho hcadwatcis of Tobiluc River
on salmon fishing cruise They were returning
Sunday. and when about thirty miles from the mouth
Of the river their canoes fired upon D.. some per
sons ambushed In the woods tbs side OF the river
Their fire principally directed TO tho first canoe In
which wcrc Major Howes and his wife and two Indians.
Tho first two shots passed them without iniuring
any Of the occupants OF the canoe but third shot
penetrated Mrs. Howess head. She fell forward In
the canoe with scream and died Instantly. The
cowarly wretches did dcsst from firing when they
the woman fall, but continued their fuslade.
When the second canoe, containing the Majors daugn
Helen. up. the c only escaped her mothers
fate by lying down In the canoe several shots passed
harmlcssly her head. When the third canoe.
tanning tho MAJORS son. Lorraine. and Mr.. Lincoln his
companion, camo up, the fire was returned and tho
wretchcs fled.
Major Howcs his daughter and three sons reached
Andoyer last night with the body OF the murdered
woman Tho body Will be embamed and taken 10
Boston. Poachcrs suspected OF the murderous
deed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
KILLED IN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
A MICRO LABoRER IN THE AQUEDUCr LEANS ON
THE DEADLY WIRE,

The Aqucduct claimed another victim yesterday in
the person OF Nelson Richardson ncGro of Tenth ave-
and One hundred and sixty ifh-st who, with number
Of others, hired In Virginia and broug ght to this city
to work on the Aqucduct Richardson and Others were
working In the tunnel between Shafts No. 81 and %.
which are lighted by electric lights all the tun
nclS below the Harlem River. the force being
supplied by dynamo belonging TO the contractors,
Rogers Shanly. The wires carrying the electric cur
rent fastened to the side Of tho tunnel wherever 1t
IS most convenient to drive into crevice staple
holding the glass nsuator. around which the wire IS
fastened.
Tho result is that In the wire IS brought
within four five feet of the ground and It Is said
that it against OF these low wires that Rich
aIdson leaned when he received the fatal lightning
touch Tho wires are all fully insulated. and for
timo It a mystery how the man received the shock
that killed him. til It found that his shirt
soaking wet with Precipitation, which acted
ductor for the electric current. 1t is not known
whether Rcharson leaves family not. but Rogers
& Shanly, the contractors, have ordered Under
taker Sanger 10 prepare the body at their expense
preparatory to its beiD. removed to Virginia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-21
nEyEwIxe 4 KAysAs coryrY srAr DISPUTE

Chicago. Aug. 20-A dispatch from Gerden CITY,
Kan says Another move TO renew the county seat
war in Wichita County was made FRIDAY night bv two
OF the County Comm lssiones stealing away the Com
missoncrs records and removing them to Farmer City
where. 1t IS presumed they will attempt to set np a
bogus county government. There Is much excitement
in Leoi and threats INDUCED Of golnc in force to
return the records 10 their slaces. What will be done
IS not known. but tho is that the two Com
mlsSoners Will proceed to dccla.e vacancy In the
olcc Of County Clerk and Board of Comms sioners be
cause these officers refused to accompany them and
Will fill the vacancIes By appointment. At the same
time there talk OF filling their places at Leot bv ap-
pontment. and so the old county struggle, which
led TO the assassination of seven at Coronado
eighteen months ago, Is again IN a 10 be opened
up with renewed violence after having been fully
fled