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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
AN OLD LIBRARY DISCOVERED.


When the Vatican chapel containing Domer
ehino's freecoes discovered after being brck-s
ed up and foigoften for a century, 1t war though
4" fs wen derfnl that sueh place could have
escaped mott ce. The discoverer was rice ~ re
warded. resident OF Cambridge, Mass, has
just made a newhat similas discovery. He has
unearthed a library in that city, the existence o.
which WAS SO wholly unknown that the citizens
hav almost without exception, taken the toilsome
tramp 10 the Boston Pabic Library to get en- .
books they might have obtained miles neare'
home. The liblsrv Is in an obscure room on the
second floor; there is M sign to attrac public at
trnton; and the ros.n IL opened at Irregular hours
on four days Of the week. The Under suggests
t hat The books sbould be r.mnved to a more con-
venient locality and made free to the puslic. As
,hsy were bong ht with the proceeds of absqnest
for free public library, the suggestion 10 very
appropriate one. ra
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

! hops some Q. the boys and girls will
Try this, for they will ind put in the frs.
place how little they really know about
hs articles they handle and use every
lay, and 10 the second place they will
find that these silent Common things,
IKE some silent. comson l,eotlr, ha " a
pisto}y If ,heyscan be only male to tel
q. At least soithi'ks your-OM Uncle'
american AgrSculturit
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

John G Sake lec'ured III Bloomington,
ne o. her night. Alter the poet haf re-
red To the privacy 0 his room, and was
rj"y'ng his first NAP. loud Knocking
rousel h'm- Orenng the door he was
'nrt by n.cllow individual with bottle
one hand aud fifty cents in tbs ether +,
whe u, nounced himself AS "Coloneis J..
The hero of Fort Pillow" and requested
shat rs he had been Unable tn attend the
lecture. the poet g., It over again" SAKE
thought it funny at first, but when he
bef ~ Colonel persisted in his demand
tho joke Lost its point He lost his tenn
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

It's mourn'ul tones when sadness comes,
OFT sooth my scrrow,Rg heart
AS seraph's notes to loves soft Tyre,
Their sweetest sounds impart.
That name IL still the magic werd.
By which my soulis moved,
Like hone to the lone waneerer
= Far from the one he loved.
And when nay thoughts on lies lone sea,
Through disappolnt roam;
'lis In Thy aame. Thy lovely name.
My lost hopes fnd their home.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
ETIQUETTE.
The Question Seldom or Never Rails:
ed in Good Society.
Small Places Generally Afflicted with Nus
Ilereus Arbitrary Rules.
True Good-Bres ding Matter Of the
Heart, and Not the Head.
The Difference Between the Real
Article. and the Sham. e+

The question 0 etiquette 10 one which
see'aa properly to belong 10 oaiy .w'
clas>es: royalty ltselfand people not sure
of their position. It 10 the old story o.
he meeting of tx rsmes In connection
with these few chosen ones whe are borb
7" rule, we frequea lily hear that etiquette
.i'rescribes such and such forms to be OBJ
served in regard to them. In bslpg pre-.
sentsd at Court, ysu may and you m4y
not do certain things. After that, each
casts has its special right. Us .peci1'
to which to children are born.
ta which they grew up. ard whicL custom
makes second nature to them. II iollow-.
sheretore, that. in all good society, qaes-
lions Ut etiquette are
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
A VIVID ILLUSTRATION.

Judge Field tells an amusing story of
Mrs. Pierce Butler (Eannie Kemble) du.
ring her visit to Stockbriigc, Mass, .
few years since shewa talking to the
Rev. DR., Parker and the Rev. Justin
Field, both clergy men of the Protestan.
Episcopal Church.. and her subject was
horses,aaof which she was passonately
fond. The conversation soon passed 10
war, orcavalry horses. by the by, she
went ON to say. ''this reminds me that
the last time was 10 England met Sir
Harry Smith. He Told me he was1a Cap.
tain of horse at Waterloo. but that his
command was not called INTO action du.,
rag the day. Ia the afternoon tie
Duke OF Wellington, at the head Of hi.
ststt rodeup to where he was, aud call
ed to Dir Harry to, move his CO M,nand.
Now, the Colonel knew nothing OF the
fortunes of the day SO. sa luting the iron
Duke, he asked, in which dlrec ton =.
Forward, by God Numbered Weliipg, !
ton" And as she spoke. Fanny Kenble
arose with the air of tragedy queen.
ana electrified her reverend listeners by
her words and faction, then seated hers ali
again and resumed the conversation. ee
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

accosted by sophomore the other day with
What's Jour name 70 The gentleman from
Japan answered politely givlng his surnan .s.
i'On." rs]oiued the questionser, .'ysu heath
rn dent have bat one name, see. e "WAat
was the ftst name Of Messs :" was the re-.
ply.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
POETRY.
Written for the TELEGRAPH; De. asfh 1871,
REPLY TO SOME LINES ENTITLED
WORK AND WAITE

REPLY TO SOME LINES ENTITLED
WORK AND WAITE
sN It were easy 10 acorE and walt
The xoIdsn sheaves among;
so when the Master comes early and late
To cheer the roapers on.
When glance Of His loving eye,
es8Aa Turns darkness into day
8sa1 And the sound Of His gentle voice,
a3 ScAtrers theclouds away
When the sky is bright above us.
And Earth IL full OF song;
gss When lenderrst hearts that love us.
tassg Bid every care be goie ih z
Hl when spirits are brAvesAnd trusifal
ss a} HopswlSer. high aCd.slreng.
save WecAn LABOR tue whole Gay through---
sa Though ltbe ns'er1so long.
$3.50 But If in the morning eflife,
q lsf When The raes isjusi begun; sflet
We are called - torego Ihs strife
Before the yietorJ's woni 81
aAt To sit PATIENTLY By and sca,t.
While tono scps slowly dies;
All helpless to conquer The fate,
That takes from US the prze.
TO be little and poor, and weak s
Or hrlp'ess, old and icne,
Then with spirit lowly and weak.
1892 To bear the cold worlds seorn
Fully TO trust our Fathers love,
s@' Yielding our viii to Him,
8s. Cen.end TO wait the rest above.
S.gW From sorrow pain and sin.
#At EAr harder these task TO perform,
a&3 Heavier crosses TO bear @aa
The grace 10 bsarthess burdens well,
n COmsth alone by prayer. ss.5ee
ae THE POOR MANS SABBATH DAT.
.eIAao a5M .a&8lH.9
#ea a. agaa BIZ GERARD MASSEY. sa4 !.
t} bmk ,@nlNcgg----g s4.@s7 g.
aaH 1.-The merry birds are singing, nus.
And from The fragrant sod e
ME &ef@ The Bpirits ota thousand flowers slS
#tvs havnG osWeetiy up to Sod tvaG ed4
While in his holy tempe t%<
$3.50 $50 we meet 10 praise aud pray. h'
amtt With cheerful voice and 2, steful lay,
t@ Tbs summer Sabbath day
We thank Thee, Lord, for one day
@@b@t# A To look heaven IN the tscS s-
seas The poor have .only Sunday eu1
The sweeter 10 tie grace.
#t# sT's then they make the rs Hslc at
nAeaaa That sings their week away:
., there's y sweel ness infinite Isl
#aEas In Ih' Poor Msn's s. hbath day
@fs3 IT'S a. burst of sunshine, So,
.seaH A tender fall OF rain, 4s
That sets the haresi life s-0loOm.
Makes o d hearts yorpg again.
The dry and dusty roadside
ste With smiling flowers 10 gay; sf
IT'S spen heaven one day In sevsn- s.
TIE Poor Mans Sabbath day
TIA here the weary pilgrim
Doth reach his Home of Ease
- That b'ssstS house called Beautiful, !"
And that seit chamber Peace"
5eg The Rv'r 0: Lite runs fhrougA bis dream
The leaves OF heaven arr at play
agst He sees the Golden City cam.
ves..tfess This shining Sabbath day ass az p
Take heart, va faint and fearful
Ysur cross with courage bsar;
30 many face nov fearful
Shall shine IN glory there,
where ell the sorrows baRished, 4a
The tears are wiped away; M
And all eternity shall be- -
AN endless Sabbath day a#
All there are empty places g.
t4stsa Since last We mingled mere s.
There will ba missing faces
When We meet anoi her yearl =
Il Bur heart to heart before We parts 49,
Now altogether pray f.t#&4.s%sf
.tss%fTh We may meet Ia heaven to sPen
TIL eternal Sabbath day. i
# @ &tN& Stst --------e 49, ksst
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
sRLDoA oh NEVER RAISED.

There ars certain nlnutia watch are q
matter OF course, and which the mem bers
Ut tkat society have given up to. They
eohsidsr fork the proper implemsus TO
'nyey food TO the mouta; na pklns n u =
ce>sity: that the guest " hon they deligh,
"a honor should have the right hand of
the host at table; that gentlemen do NOT
keep their hats on In the presence of :
'ies, nor take their coats of; and that sx.
clamato:Y language of the in ense KIND
is decidedly tad from outside Of bar
r. ON. Otherwise, all such questions set
tic themselves, or have be- IA settled in
the due coHIse Of civilization. a8e
4 |, 10 only in smali places that are try
ing TO ape large snes, or ameDg littl.
people Who are ambitious to sssm great
"nes, that here 10 any serious disturbance
vi mind regarding the prophecies or cen
ventioaalities Of social scieDee. Go to y
countrJ town, blessed with circulating
library, where The rising generation read
great dealbu, have very few OF p.rtuni
lies Of mingIing with the bread eurrsns
of cisy-lifs, add you will fad
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

'And eveu swore
Is That he never before a-.-.tes
Had met In his life, such terrible BORE"
and ended by tjscting his military yisiter,
nf Fort Pillow fame, into the atreet.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29
MORE ARBITRARY RULEs

AAVhn AAhDA RAhA oIAAS2
than you ever inn gined before Yeu
will be sulj ctrd To- close questioning as
10 whether this or that is cemmc il iaui
II will be ussless to assure these ncopAytss
hat ynu have nevsr thought If the mat
ter; tina. the questien OF etiquette IN not
constantly discussed among wsIl- bred
people; and there rarely arises an occasion
in which any devistisn fren the ordinary
rule Of every day lifeis REQUESTS. Still
they will very; for IT is q vital question
with them whe.her they shall pave two
Or three kinds of czke on the table; il
cuatsrds should also be added; aud how
maay sorts Of preserves are admissible;
slse, in what order they should DC nasssd
They are so uneasy about it, that you
catch the fevsrisb feeling, and fail to en-
|jay the COED cheer apread before y"u
Such PLACES are ssaerallv ruled by car
tain GabA 5000 ART NBI WoGtf
coNyENrroNALrrIEs OF THEIR own,
O. Sunday you must "a, 20 church. M
matter if yeu do feel that, as the holiday
is short. and the city's .dusty treadmil
stopped but for p angle .rurn Of the
Wheel. yop would prefer 70 read your ser.
noa asnis 9th Asl14ata vlsas.sT
| ssha~ = Writ BY the finger OF God AL
In Aowers and leaves on the I've green sod
! II 10 useless. Every body gpos to church
Sunday, SO y~u muai. You would other
wise be ostrAcised by oil your friends
trisads, and also deprive them of thu
Epleasare OF showing yen IF ia your city
q cry to. their less favored fellow wor
slippers. Y"n submit, Of eourse, That j.
. part OF the etiquette. prescribed for you
nut whsn afternoon com, 8, aud you pro
DO Q walk cat into the meadows. or ,
ldrive over the hills Q, plains, you ar
made to feel 1t oacc the utter lnpsssi bi i
I,y OF such procedure. A beat lies q
lanchor on the little stream below th
house. Hov Jon would like = lazy pul
ldown-stream ia the twilight. or just 4
ldrift idly at will. Y"u hint at il. an
horror oversprsads the faces Of year hosts
Ten o'slook strikes; the neon has rise,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

such womaa caA hardly DO defils5
ny any social pitch with which che NAV
coms In coatAct. Itw:ll not stick to her
aad abe can aff,rd t. i've her life unha,a-
|pered BY smsll sonvsntioaalitlss. There
is out one ether class to whom this il pos
|sibls. and that q the very, posr,--thsy
who have nothing to lose, and Who 81.
Iof no account 10 the worlds eatimatlos
who have been born to ) Life Of hardship
aad toll. Not that msnsy has aaythins
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-29

with true etiquette; and that, while Ger :
tain sociol lava help to oil the machinery
of life. they are not absolutely indispenss-
lie to genuine good breeding. That is a
matter Of the heart alene. and oil tbe
culture ID the world will leave man q
saob 10 the end, If he has not sufficient
sels-respsct to respect others The little
lady says Thank you" naturally. The
little gentleman protects his sister or her
friends. Selfshnsss 10 not consoBant with
the tisls,and has to be somewhat suoduse
from its original natural proportions be :
fore one can be sure Of claiming the peri
ton rightfutly OF . perfect lady or gentle
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19

And If they should demand of me with
one voice to-day that which l believe
was discredit and dishonor to the
country, 1 would say TO them, with al re-
speet, 81 will not DO this wicked thing"
| honor my constituents. They are
honest, patriotic. and intelligent, and
ordinarily their expressed will would be
my law. But must cast every vote IN
fear and trembling, lest cross their I'M
expected will? Would they honor The
coward who represented themP
l know my constituents well, almost
every man personally. They know me.
and am willing TO go to them on the
record make here to-day. Ii they hide
their faces from me and say, "you have
been an unlaithful servant" must SUBJ
nit for the time and LET the future sci me
right. But think they will give me
credit for honesty of purpose, they will
give me credit Tor warm heart and warm
blood, and will believe that whatever
do is done eonscientiously, from pure
motives, and with On ardent love for our
common country. Though they may
believe did wrong. they will iorg i've me
and say, "Well done, good and faithful
servant"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19

Sheriff Stacy's version of the matter
to which we referred last week, is as fol-
lows: lie says that Mr.. Durgiu was in
dicled By the Grand Jury OF this county
and capias issued for his arrest which
WAS placed in his hands Tor service; that
he with deputy Rice proceeded to Mr.
Durein's house in Browntield, and while
searching for him boy was sent oil on
horseback; that he followed after, and at
a neighbours house found evidence thai
convinced him that Durgin had just Ielt
he pursued on in the direction of the n.
II. line and saw him enter n house, that
the OCCUPANT OF the house gave him
(Slacy) permission TO enter; that be saw
Durcin who claimed he was in New
Hampshire, and that the Sheriff had no
authority TO arrest him, and that DO
(Stacy) told him he would have him
watched until ho could procure n. IL.
officer TO take him into custody. until he
could &c, rcquisition from the Governor
unless he (Durgin) would consent to go
with him; that purgin said he did not
want TO have n rcq..isition made and that
he would 90 with him under protest; that
no force was used, and that Ddrsin went
with him voluntarily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19
Peru Items.

Tho season Is so backward. and 80
much has been said about the weather,
for the past month, that am 10th to uriso
anything on the subject. The last week
in April and the first week in May har7
been colder than any corresponding
weeks since the remembrance Of the old
est inhabitants Of this town. Last Friday.
the first day Of May, ne had good sled.
ding, and the drifts were many feet deep.
But to-day the snow Is most gone. and
the farmers are beginning their spring
work.
Hay is rather scarce. bal OF good qu,.i.Y.
Many Of the farmers sold their hops
last Tall. At rather an interior price, - ci..
per h. but there nre several good Let.
left now. which lhink will bring .seI
price.
Potatoes are selling al 10 cts. per brshcl
good qualify. and hay from so 10 80
per ton.
Samuel r. lIaines Of this town, has
recently lost valuable horse by disease,
estimated 10 be- worth 800. This horss
was gentle, gooI on the road. and worked
well on the farm IN past years. Nr. II.
has been ihc loser ot considerable s.s
stock, having in one day host good JeAs
of steers and good COW.
Some building IS b be done tha co..
ing season. understand this; D. T.
Bishop intends 10 build Lwellin: Acuss,
which when completed will 30 .ocd one
Several other, contemplate such iSb-.-
Daring laSt season the following oen-
plctcd bnildinge: +. s. WJman, E-q,
finished his house in = ccnVenient man.
ncr; Levi I.unt built good house. azd
William Knight built a barn. Frank
bennett is now erecting hop-houso near
where one was burned last fail.
The S. 5. Committee Of Peru viii 70
in session On The 90th day OF May, - the
School house 10. District No g. All Ib.-s
who intend 10 teach in thi, town gill ID
expected TO attend.
Two very sudden deaths occurred In
this town last Dec. Mr.. George ".
White, died Dec. 5.h of consumption,
aged 81 years, and in just four days alter
his sister, Miss Polly X. White died, aged
81 years. Their native town was JAY,
Maine. They moved to this town about
thirty years ago, and have always lived
together, having labored TO comfor. tbct
parents In their declining years. Mr..
White had long been sufferer, not being
able 10 do hard work Tor many Years
though he died believing tina. hi, work
was well done. think that he Tas
Christian man. Miss White was natural.
ly OF weak constitution, though she
bore up bravely during her brothers last
sickness. But when she knew that he
was dead. the shock upon her nsrrcs ms
so gr eat that she soon followed hir, e-er
the dark river. She was q consistent
Christian for many years, being rsa.
Der Of the NJ. E. church, where she Will
be missed She Was erer resdy 10 rors
in a good cause, when suffering humanity
could be comloued. a. l.. HI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19
Norman Items,

The Advertiser says: The ice broke no
in tho poud Wednesday, May 18th. The
oldest nhsbitant never knew il I, stay %
late before.
Mr.. c. w. Stiles of this town has -.
cepted a call to pr each at Machias. during
his summer vacation of twelve sesSs.
In Norway. at the residence Of hr.
Chas. w. Bolter. Mr.. Ephr air. Packard.
aged SO years and 10 months. Tires
days before his death, he walked out 10
some outbuildings, aud not returning a.
soon rs usual, search was made by Mr..
L. and wife. who found him suffering
from the effects of q shock. and utterly
helpless, in which ccnditionshe remained
until his spirit passed away. Mr.. Pack.
ard was former resident OF Peru, wheTo
he owned farm. on which, by about
forty years of hard labor, he succeeded
in acquiring some property, Having los'
his wife. he came some tins ago 10 1.-Two
with relatives in Greenwood and Norway,
and last fall. decided TO spend tina remain
der Of his days in the family Oh Mr. BOlter,
where he has been we'll cared for 10 tho
end.
Tho spring term OF tho Norway liberal
Institute closes this week. The teachers
show evidence vi hard labor, aud need
rest. Mr.. Mclcalf. The able Principal,
has been unable TO attend school siseo
"Wednesday morning. on account OF sick
ness, since which time tho school hAa
been under the charge OF w. IL. Dresser.
Miss Clarn A Noyes. teacher Of the inter-
mediate department, has been confined 10
tho house by sickness. tho past week, and
her place has been filled by liiss Ei;A
lIoughton.
Messrs. Henderson & Shannon. tho nav
proprielors Of Bcars Hotel. are having
,hc house nowly painted and papcre4,
and thoroughly rofitted Throughout. They
have the appearance OF smart cntcrpri..
ing men. and we doubt not they know
how first class house should DO kept 10
give perfect satisfaction to its patrons.
Our popular tailor. Lewis OBrion, !,
constantly receiving all the new styles oi
woolens. and making them up in a man.
ncr that gives satisfaction 10 his numerous
customers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19

We rcgre, To learn that Mr.. David
Pratt, the gcntcmanly Conductor on The
Grand Trunk road has been laid up Tor
several weeks at the Preblc House. Port
land, with kidney complaint. Railroad
Conductors suffer in health from the con
tinual jar TO the sylem vhich they expert.
ence in their business. and the avocation
is probably the hardest. so far rs health
is concerned, and the least rcmuncrative
for the services performed, OF almost any.
There Is 4 sort OF fascination about it,
however, which induces one TO hold on rs
long rs health will permit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19
Democracy firing Nself.

The success Of the democracy in the
State elections of New Hampshire and
Connecticut was thought to be worthy OF
public demonstrations elSewhero-so The
Manhattan Society of New York-the
rival of the Tammany-sent out invita-
tons. and prominent democrats from
various States responded. Ex-senator
Bradbury went from Maine, and made a
speech which was distinguished for lis
croak. The aim OF the meeting seemed
to be TO get an expression OF the leaders,
which would impart confidence TO the
rank and Gle OF the party. There seemed
to be considerable spirit in The meeting,
While this was in progress. Tammany
saw another sight. Mr.. Fox, one of the
democratic Senators from New York had
given offence to John Morrissey, who
charged him with being thief. and liar
and threatened TO whip him, shaking
his list in his face As Morrissey is prize
fighter, he had the advantage OF Fox, who
complained Of him before the Society,"
As they were both members OF the general
committee Of tho Society. it was necessary
to take acton-so while Manhattan calls
for peace. there is no peace, says Morris.
scy.
And now the last phase OF the Manhat-
tan love feast il. that instead OF being
called Tor the purpose OF recuperatiug the
the old democratic party, 1t is the first step
in a subtle conspiracy TO nominate Gen.
Grant FOR the Presidency in 1876. on an
naturalization platform, claiming him q,
an original Democrat. The Cleveland
Leader detects asuspicious leaning toward
such plot in the speeches Of the gather
ing, and gives this caution to those who
may be inclined to SCOT at the rumored
plan: Whoever feels disposed to say
that /, is chimeIical aud absurd should
remember the nomination OF Horace
Greeley by the Democrats AZ Baltimore In
1872"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-05-19
And0ver Items.

The weather has been fine the past
week, and farmers have had good time
to put in their seed that they have i'm
proved.
Work on the new Cheese Factory is
progre ssing.
Josiah Bailey is making improvements
on bis house.
John Goodridge has bought portion
OF the farm formerly owned by William
Adams. 81, and Henry Adams the re.
mainder of said farm. c. w. Hodgman
has bought the John Goodridge farm.
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