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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
The Money Value OF Intelligence.

Every thoughtful man recognizes the
money value of intelligence in a commu.
nifty. IL is for this, in part, says the
Country Gentleman, that the State builds
school-houses and furnishes free educa-
tion to the masses. knowledge is
power;" even the ignorant respect it,
and pay it many an involuntary compli-
ment. The power consists in the ability
to better ones condition more rapidly /;
and IN doing that-such are the relations
Of men to each other-they usually ben
eft all around them. The improvements
on piece Of real estate do Eot affect the
owner alone, but indirectly extend TO
the neighborhood, and next find their
way TO the assessors books and thus
benefit the nation. 1t is like the ripple
which pebble starts when thrown into
the water-it spreads wider and wider,
and, though after awhile the visible effect
disappers, we know that it does effect the
whole body, no matter how large. So,
when something is added to the worlds
wealth, it benefits the whole world, al
though we may not be able to trace its
full effects.
When an enterprising man buys run
down, neglected farm, with ricketty and
dilapidated buildings, and at once pro-
ceeds to improve it. clears up the un-
slightly fence corners, drains the wet
land, pulls out stumps or rocks, moves
the barn to the back of the house, and
sets the new house little distance back
of the highway, lays out lawn with
pleasant walks and shade trees and
hedges brings blooded stock with him,
and causes his acres to produce three fold
more than ever before, what man so stu
pid as not to recognize that that is a pc
cuniary gain to the neighborhoodf No
matter how selfish the owner may be at
heart, if he makes his farm more valu-
able, he does the same, to some extent,
to all around him. The neighbors like
to see a handsome farm near them, even
if they never think of selling, and when
they do try to sell, the prospective buyer
will invariably have his attention called
to the handsome property over the way,
or which adjoins, or at least is not far of.
Spectators holding unimproved land
like nothing so well as to be able to say
because nothing is more potent that it
lies in the very best of neighborhoods, is
surrounded by rich farms in the highest
state of culture, in a delightful region
of walks and drives; that the people are
all intelligent, and their tastes refined !;
that schools and churches abound; and
that the value of the land has been
proved by the extraordinary yield of
crops on the adjacent farms. When
these things can be said truthfully, sales
are comparatively easy, and that at the
highest prices.
Does not every enterprising farmer
see then-as well as those who are not
farmers-that there is money value in
intelligence, and that the rapidity of its
spread concerns them very closely' In
provements on ones own place are well,
wise, and admirable; but so are i'm
provements around you. There should
be, then, no neglect of the means. Ev-
cry agency which will promote farm in
telligence should be employed and kept
up.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

The last rail on the famous Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad was laid on the
29th of January, with imposing cercmo-
nies. This important line which will be
prominent link between the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans, was commenced in
1888. The genriemar who lifted the
first spadeful of dirt and drove the first
spike thirty-eight years ago, drove the
last spike. The place where the tracks
join, Miller's Ferry, is described as being
situated in the widest and most romant-
icspot on New river, about nine miles
above the mouth of Gauley river and
the tails Of Kanawha. The famous
Hawks Nest hangs grandly above it,
like sPecter, lending romantic charm
to the secluded spot. At this point the
road crosses the river on splendid iron
bridge, and passing through the several
tunnels, emerges from the mountains at
the Great Falls of kanawha, and thence
proceeds down the beautiful valley of
the kanawha to Charleston and to the
mouth of Coal river by easy grades.
Thenccleaving the riverit passes through
a billy country to Huntington, the pres
ent terminus ON the Ohio.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
A Kentucky Hero.

A correspondent of the Baltimore
American, writing of the late annual ball
at Annapolis; "By-and-by, some of these
boys will ripen into heroes. 1t is not
many years since there was young ca
det who danced at these balls with en-
thusiasIh and delight. Now, there is q
memorial tablet in the chapel across the
way, which will hand down the story Of
his heroism to unborn generations.
"The vessel in which he was officer
was wrecked near one of the islands Of
the Pacific, and stranded on rocky
reef. He volunteered to take two sea-
men I small rOwboat and reach anofii:
"a ship of the squadron, which was sup
posed to be lying in port two thousand
miles distant.
"He made the journey, but was
drowned in the surf while trying to land.
One Of the sailors survived and told the
wreck, and the perilous voyage of two
thousand miles in an open boat. A ship
was dispatched to bringoff the shipwreck-
ed crew, whom the young officer had
given his life to save"
That officer was John G. Talbot.
Lieutenant in the United States Navy, a
aat,ya Of Rovla oountv XIV and N
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
PERSONAL.
liallnntry.

What is gallantry but a tribute from
the stronger to the weaker' What right
has a fresh-faced. ruddy girl, abognding
in strength, to plant herself in front of a
weary man in that way that plainly in
dicates her expectation that he will yield
his seat, What right has she to take it.
indeedf Why should she not rise and
give a seat to an old man, instead Of ac-
cepting his
Now, We submit that the fault is part
ly with ill-bred women. They take seats
as If they belonged to them. We almost
always surrender 10 q standing lady,
however weary our legs may be, and not
one in six has courtesy enough to say
Thank you" A very weary and very
plein woman. with none Of the varEish
OF society, no knowledge of the proprie-
ties and improprieties, stood in front of
us the other day. We offered her the
seat, and she hesitated. II hate to take
,our scs.," she saik She was lady.
The very women who complain of a
lack of gallantry never give place them
selves to older and weaker people. The
sight of a young lady giving seat to
feeble old man would work wonders of
gallantry among men. "See that tired
man !" exclaimed lady alongside of us,
the other evening, and, squeezing her
silks, she made room for a weary, earth
soiled Irish laborer. There was gallsn-
try.
Some men get up for pretty faces and
fine clothes, but we know q man who
gives his seat to weary washerwoman
with basket of clothes, and that whether
she be Irish or African. And when we
see this we say, Behold a gentleman in
deed The true-hearted courtesy of such
a man Is worth more than all the hand
kissing and bowing Of a hundred knee
buckled courtiers.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
REVUE DE Ia MODE.

Each and every "gude housewife by
all means should make them what is
fashionably called a "dustcap." Allow
me to explain Il il is merely round
piece Of white or colored goods Of any
kind Of material, with casing about an
inch from the edge, in which run an
elastic cord TO fit the head in front, for
the sake Of ornament, place bow. You
will find this 10 he desirable coifme
for house-cleaning, thereby saving the
hair from coming in contact with dust,
etc.
CoRFuREs
Are composed almost entirely Of pufs Of
ribbon and coronets Of lace intertwined
with sprays Of lovely flowers. For even
ing jaunty pouJ Of hair, laid fatty to
the head, is worn. To be in vogue, the
head must he made TO look as small as
possible. Blondes wear their forehead
curls combed out, and falling "Skye ter
rier" fashion over their brows. Parting
the hair on one side is adopted by some,
and, to fresh, piquant face. il is becom-
ing, although not pretty fashion.
Elaborate evening coiHurcs are arranged
differently on either side, making a
quaint effect. High-backed Spanish
combs sre still the f,rore, and to round
faces are far more becoming than to
slender oval ones. Crimped hair is only
worn by blondes; plsits are worn by
brunettes. | forgot to state that bows
Of hair or ribbon and most all the orna-
ments, are placed above the forehead on
the left side.
SPRING wRAPPISGs.
These will be somewhat on the mante-
let plus the fchu styles; fitting the form
in the back short tabs in front, some
having hood attached like the old style
waterproof cloak. The favorite "Dol-
man will have immensely long sleeves,
some touching the bottom Of the dress.
ovERDREssEs.
According to the freak Of fashion, are
becoming ottre. The old, long-ago de-
tecisd psnnier pouf Is again on the tapis,
and ] am afraid will be worn by the
masses.
SHORT SUITS
VIII be worn more than ever ~ summer
advances; but. notwithstanding they are
60 pretty and convenient, the objection
able puff will be added to mar ils neat
ness and isuntiness.
PERsoSAI-
Secretary Robson is noted for quick
wittcd replies. The other evening, he
was standing on ladys trained dress.
Seeing he was cognizsnt Of the fact, she
said "Mr. Secretary. please release my
train" lie moved instantly, replying,
Though may not have the power to
draw q mortal from the skies, | have
pinned An angel to the esrthl" "Oh,
MIR. Secretary" exclaimed the lady. |
please step On my train again want
to be an angel. and DO not care to novel"
FLOY.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

On Saturday last, near vanceburg,
William Burriss. while under the influ.
ence Of liquor, stopped where Mr.. John
A. Coan was sitting on the fence, and
made to him some offensive and insult.
ing remarks which Mr.. Coan resented.
A fight ensued, but continued only a
short time, when Mr.. Burriss said he had
enough" lie sat doYn. and his head
was seen to lean upon one side, and in a
minute or two he was dead. The last
blow Mr.. Coan struck him was with the
open hand. Is he alleges. and il is sup
posed this dislocatsd the neck.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

SHELBY county, during the season just
closed, sold at the Louisville market
about $1,000 hogs, averaging 2so
pounds in weight, at an average price of
s3 rs per hundred, after paying cost Of
shipment. or sl0 so per head making
the total 1881, 800.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
The Demand Cor Mules.

The question is frequently asked, why
is there such demand for mulesf Be
fore attempting to solve this problem We
would remark that, at this point, and at
all others within our knowledge, the sale
of mules has been unprecedented. But
to our answer, which we think is the
correct one. In the first place, prices
are lower, in proportion to the price Of
cotton, than we have ever known them,
though the staple has commanded an
average of about III cents. Good
mules could be had at from one hundred
and twenty-five to one hundred and
seventy-five dollars. In the next place,
but comparatively few mules were sold
last year. The cotton crop was short in
1S7l-72, and many planters were COM
PEELED to dispose of part of their stock !;
and just here the principal reason for
the large demand now comes in. The
old and poorer mules were sold to freed
men, and none but the best retained by
the planters. As a general rule, the
mules that went into the hands Of the
negroes died before the end Of the year.
Not one in ten Of them had anything to
feed stock on, and the poor brutes were
worked and rode as hard or harder than
white mans mule that had plenty to
eat. After hard days plowing, it was
ridden at night to some negro gathering,
political or religious, perhaps a dozen
miles of, and on Sundays it would have
to draw, if a wagon could be had, wife,
children, and friends to meeting. All
this, without a square meal once a week,
was too much even for a mule, conse-
quently almost every mule that fell into
the hands of a freedman was killed. In
order to make up for the deficiency
caused in this way, and to replace those
which have been again sold to freedmen
this winter, tine planters have bought
fresh mules as fast as they have been
brought here. The truth of the matter
thus is, that Us the mules fail from old
age or other causes in the hands of the
planters, they are sold to negroes and are
soon killed by them in the manner above
stated. What fine field for humanita-
rians of the Bergh school there is in this
latitude, to be sure! -
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

DumSG our late war there was q
young man in the army who did not join
of his own free will, He had been draft
cd. He was not a brave young man;
quite the otherwise. One day during q
bloody battle our young friend showed
such a large white feather. that his cap
tain WAS obliged to threaten him with
his pistol, in order to keep him from run
ming away altogether. Then the youth
began 10 cry. "You ought to be ashamed
of yourself said the captains YOU'RE
no better than baby" ~ wish--I
wu1-a baby blubberod our hsss. ''sa'
a girl haSy at that
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

A NOTE was handed young lady not
long ago inquiring, ARE to enjoy your
company to-sights" Some fellows will
put on too many ''sres."
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

THERE is no religion without worship;
no worship without the Sabbath.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

THE man who will invent a mild
powder for snow-drifts will die
rich.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

Russia and Hungary are having a
violent run Of cholera. II has recently
irrupted with great violence and fatality.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-01-09
Hear We the mighty Centaur's tread

near We the mighty oentaur's tread
- the long line of IN, riaj dead
nth hooi Of horses aud human head
ki,c up and speak
" Twas proud Oy mpu. gave ii. birth.
Fpr thpu-uHi wear. we IuamrI the earth
Int f--ffumel flowers of the century plant.
l'ranA liquid tom the Noicano'- mouth,
slew man and beast TO play our part.
Then restored To LIE By The Ccniuur'S art.
na>ed Wild marc- on the held ui Mars
Lived on earth and slept among The stars"
ou other mission, now we'rr sent.
To 3les- mankind with an emollirnf.
OF which the world nc'cr hath drrami,
EscH our tE>IAUr IISMr,.T.
Il hSni.hr. pain- and ali -uch thing.
urc, burns and add. poi-unou, .ting.-
Rheumatic horror, scarvs away
Iimt"rs siif-jolnt> in u single tay
Poor cripple, in their hobb.ins wAy
Limp IT ON cfutvhcs-then wIik away.
Fear NJ, dumb horse. ily friend moss sl.eaA..
hoI heal your wounds. and make YOU leap
Ten hars-piir, of oaj> to bolt.
And irisA about Ike Sunlrg colt.
Yellow Wrapper /, the thin: tor brute,
ht,c wrapper alone the family suit
j. +. Ludwig. oi IiobnAcu, s. d. sat..
The CcntAur Lnimc ut hA- cured M. Of rheu-
maiI'm. alter intense suffering for i've year."
Il tried many rrmcIr, tor my ,prainci
Antic without relief The second bottle OF
oeutsur Linment cured 1t perfectly. onA-.
HILL, GIG Pine 81, FhtIa.'
II. Msr,h, E>q, >upi. of Adam, Ixprc.,
Stables, New York, says: "All owners Of
hor-e, should know the Ccniaur Iiuimrnt.
We mud II the best ;hins ever Used ia our sta
bc.."
This testimony could b. repeated Tor a
mouth. II you want TO avoid suffering. iu.t
try the crutaur Eminent. sold by al pfus.
gi,ts.
,. IL. ROSE n CO.. 81 broadway, ny
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| EASTERN NORMAL ScHOoL.-The new
h,nildinU for a EASTERN Nnrtnat cehaol n

Cassise.
EASTERN NORMAL ScHOoL.-The new
building for the Eastern Normal School at
Castine is rapidly approaching completion.
II Is AZ by Il feet on the ground, with
front projection IL by 40 feet, and rear
projection 8 by 40 feet. The first story is
IL feet in height, with hall feet wide
running through the building, and an
entrance at each end. On this floor are
four class-rooms. each p by 20 feet, two
Of which can be thrown into one by open
ing sliding doors, thus afYording a large
hall for the public exercises Of the school
and for lectures. The second story Is
IL l-2 feet high. and contains the main
school-room, ~ by 6s feet. lighted by
twelve large double windows, and having
three large and well-lighted alvoves atthe
rear for the library and chemical and
philosophical apparatus. The third story
has space Tor three large recitation rooms.
which will be finished when needed. The
apparatus and space for chemical labora-
tory. The building will be occupied by
the school next term, which commences
Feb. 10. The building is surmounted by n
cupola of novel design, 40 feet in height.
the vane ON which is 100 feet from the
ground. There is a piazza on the side
facing the river. and a balcony above. and
on the High street front there Is portico
over the entrance. Altogether. the build
ing has a very fine appearance. aud IS a
credit to the school and town.
The season being so unfavorable for
travel, and the Governor and Council
being engaged at Augusta. the dedication
of the house will be postponed until the
close of the spring term. in May. Presi-
dent Chamberlain of Bowden College j.
expected 10 deliver the address.
The new building. the advantages of the
school. and the exercises of dedication
and graduation will doubtless insure n
full attendance during the spring term
The mercury has been below zero but
few times. aud l5- but once during the
''cold snap" On the morning that Bangor
boosted 22s below we stood more than -
above. The snow Is very deep and travel
ing hard but we have missed but one
western mail this winter. There is
already much ice In Pen obscot Bay and
having no steamboat we may soon cease
to have communication with the other
side.
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we hope we are rid of this loathsome dis
.INGrLAR TAMILY.

ease.
SINGULAR FAMILY.
Rufus Mitchell of this town aged about
thirty years, bled 10 desth from cut OF
the 26th of Dec. lie wa; one of those un-
fortunate men who bleed from the small
est scratch Of the skin. cd many times he
has lain and bled till it eemed that the
blood had all run out and hen would grad
ually recover. This time, he cut was quite
large and he lived hut a feT hours. There
is something remarkable atsut this family
who are here termed. as b. onging to the
bleeding family. None Ut the males
bleed. and they are the som If the females
of the same family. For iusunce this man
has LEFT children. none of then will bleed,
but IL the girls should have loys in their
families they will be Of the bleeding kind.
but the boys are themselves fire. and their
families will he the same ] cannot ex-
plain this. ! have practised a. the family
for more than twenty years. Turing this
time number of them have die, from this
cause, and Others have bled one danger
ously. They seem to be as careless abou,
edge tools as though they were Ike other
people.
We are having cold winter. Cur har-
Dor Is completely ice bound and for the
last two weeks we have been almo>, SNOW
bound" a.. g.
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NJ \ X X l Il ID.

iisworth-Jan. ist, by A. Z. Barker, ESQ.
- David J. Lyman and Miss Elsie r, Good
ell all Of Ellsworth.
Bansor-Dec. 18th. by Rev. g. W. Field
NJ. Albert J. Goodwin. formerly Of this city.
and Mis- May J. Parkhur.t of Bangor
So. Deer lsle-Dec. 2oth, by Geo. Tolman.
fsq.. Capt. Levi Couary and Miss Abigail
Nhiimorc. bo tn Of Deer Isle.
Huehill-Dee. 18th, by Rev. A. H. Tebbet..
Mr.. Albert X. Conway aad Miss Joanna ;,
Candfge both Of Bluehin
Wet BrooksyiliF-Dec 9th by Rev H. IL
Hutchinson. Mr.. Charles J. Dou. lass and Miss
Narci,sa L. Grirdlc, both Of Brooksvillc.
Hancock-Jan. 18th. by Rev. J. 4. Stca,lman.
Mr.. Newton |. smith and Mis-, Emma A. ua-
Ven. both Of Hancock
oould,horo-Jsn. 9Th. by II. NJ. Soule. Esq.
Mr.. Charles Bunker aud Miss Mary Jones.
both Of Gouldsboro.
stratham. y. H.-,Ian. lst, by Rev. George
". THOMPSON. Mr.. ". II. II. Dodg, of Bo.-
ton and Miss Emma 5. Severance. only daugh-
ter Of j. Ii. Severance OF Boston.
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Patents issued to Maine inventors tor
the week ending Dee. 10Th, lsT2. Reported
10y VIM. Franklin Seavey. Solicitor of Pa
tents. Rines' Block, IL Main Street, Ban
spr. Ne.
l33.7l9. G. G. Pereiyal. waterville. Ex-
tracing Essential Oils; l3e.75s. l.. Chase.
Portland. Propulsion of Vessels; l33. $40.
A =. sprcul, Cherryfield, Saw: 1873 .sl4,
Q. Venner, Belfast, Sewing Machiue: 1884,
SCI. ". p. hidder. Norridgewock, Rotary
Engine; l33.90o, II. Spear, Portland, Ma
cline for Mining Coal.
Dec. l1.-l43,a 1858, +. W. Barker. Port.
land. Car Coupling l34, 02l, Nathan Wood
Portland. Chewing Gum.
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School districts No. and II. better
known perhaps as Long Pond and Seal
Cove" were united last spring, thus form
ing q fair sized district. The inhabitants
have since built a school house 26x32 feet
and II feet posts, near the house Of Charles
Sonthard. The house was built on con-
tract by Mr.. John Lurvey for ss7i. 1t
contains seats and desks for 80 scholars
The winter term OF school Is being taught
by Mr.. - Baiantine of Vassalboro.
-Messr.. Sawin, Seavey CLARK OF
Manchester, y. H.. have bought out the
lands, wharf, &c. of ". Swazey q Co., ut
Otter Creek, and have built a steam mill
near the bridge at tue head OF the creek.
for the saving of long and short lumber.
planning, &c, and have also opened a store
and are doing quite large numbering
business, employing about thirty men, and
teams to match.
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ALpANY. Jan. 1

Tic Assembly organized to-day by
jae choice 81 \. Il. Cornell as Speaker.
Governor Dix, message congratulates
the Legislature on the calm tina, has sue
ceej,d the national election and regards
tie lact that iive-sixths of the States
'a-t their vote for the same candidate
as Indicate that the animosiiies of the
l4tc rebellion are wearing away.
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liE,pACHE.-fhere are various causes n
headache, n arrangement OF the circulaiinl
system. OF the digestive organs. 81 the nervousu
system. 81. NEGETiNE can L. sad 10 b. y
sure remedy frr the MANY Kinds Of headache
- u acis directly upon The various cause. o,
ih!s COMMUNICATIONS Indigestion
to>incne>-. Ehcnmtii.m. Nrur1lsa BiIinu.-
ne--. a. Try the NEGkTI>T. Cou 90 new
or regret IL.
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C0snmissi 0ners' Notice.

ME the subscribers, having been a,,,o;.. n
u the Hon. Parker Tuck, Judge of Frnhnt. -
the County OF Hancock, TO receive ana =
the claims of creditors to the esta t. Of - eAas
7. Kingsley late Of Goaidsboro', decea..le daQ -
sented insolvent, do hereby give not,ce !, II
months are allowed to said creditor ~ INA
and prove their claims; and that we ~ ~ 6riL,
that service at the Police Court Roonsa atl1
worth, on the third Wednesday Of Feh.a, IN
the first Wednesday OF May next.
Wednesday OF June next, from o'eoaaa TIE p
O'Clock p. y. A. =. DRISETx 4 n
Ellsworth. Dec. q, ls72.
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TELEGRAPH.
From Bangor.

BANGOR. Jan. 5.
y Tic police seized thirteen barrels of
Miauol- M the Maine Central Station
Yesterday morning. ten barrels of which
were directed to parties in this city and
three to Brewer parties.
An aged lady. Mrs. Turner OF salem,
No. wa. round by the roadside Mon
day. frozen to death. The old lady had
no permanent home and was aceustom-
cd 10 l-ye here and there among the
neiehbol-. She lett one house about
ten DAYS since To 20 To another and IT
wa supposed she was living at some OF
the houses in the vicinity till she was
fouud 10 be missing and her frozen and
litclc.s body discovereAas above.
No new cases of small pox have been
reported to the authorities for two days
past The health officer informs Ms that
there are now but thirl y-iive eases, most
of which are varioloid OF mild type
aud none oi them dangerous.