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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25
Tkat Pagan Poem.

The Tribune chivalrously comes to the
defense of Mr.. Bryant's NThanatopsis,"
and attempts to vindicate il from the allie
CATION of Mr.. Beecher, that /. is a pagan
poem, or, as he puts it. "the sweetest 81
pagan poems" Both Mr.. Beechcr and the
Tribune have a faint glimmerng of the
truth, but both are somewhat more than
half wrong. If Mr.. Beecher means that
"Thanatopsis" is not Chris ian utterancc
he is clearly right, tor it has not word of
Christianity in it, and might have been
written 800 yea 8 ago. If he means it in
an irreligious poem, lie has given WfonG
definition to paganism, for the pagans
everywhere are far more religious than
any modern civilization. A little country
like Greece. about as large as Massachu-
sets, containing $1,000 gods, and worship
ping 'unknown gods" lest some derry
should be neglected, can scarcely be Giassed
as irreligious. ''Thanatopsis" is NOT pa
gan, but materialistic, and as such. any
religious allasions in it would have beef,
ifleongruous and a violation Of asthctic
principles. The fact that religious poems
are good and wholesome does not detract
any from the grace, Beauty, and worth
Of ''Thanatopsis," nor does the fact that
it is a pagan I.oem make it necessary to
apologize for it ii the least. Some OF the
most beautiful passages in the New Testa.'
ment are word for word from ''pagas'F
sources. Perhaps the Tribune may fintalit
necessary to volunteer as apologist for
Homer, Plato, Socrates, Hesiad, Epictc-
tus, Aschylus. Pindar, Marcus Aurelius,,
PlUtarch, Aristotle, Coz fucious,. ahd other
eminent ''pagans" from whou' civilization
has inherited many OF its sweetest fiavors.
Or may 1t perhaps be true That R,yaa
knew what he was about and nceded.no
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25
A fraanp's Batnkinx Account.
The tramp of the petlSd keeps q b,,

The tramp of the Pet|ed keeps a bank
asscsunt. He begged dinner at the house
OF a farmer in Amherst, Massachusetts,
ore day last week; and supper at an
lrishman's hut several miles further on,
After supper he sat. down in the kitchen,
smoked a pipe, and finally remarked that
he thought he would Stay all night. The
cottagers told him they were poor, and
could not afford to keep him ovef flight.
He replenished his pipe and coolly inform
eel them that if that were the case he
would pay for his entertainment. This
ne did. showing at the time bank-book
with $1,000 to his credit in Boston say
inTS bank.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25

We find in an exchange ''stick-fulr' OF
twaddle headed "a Woman's Advice to
WOmen," which closes with this query
pertinent or impertinent, according to the
ideas Of those to whom it is addressed
us not the increase OF population the true
wealth of a nation?'
| Thinking for moment-anda a moments
thought is usually more than the custom
ary advice to women is justly entitled to
receive-we reply, that depends more on
the quality than the quantity. 10 illus
trate: AS we pass back and forth from
home to office each day, our Way leads by
house-if one room can be dignified by
! the name Of a house-where live and ea,
and sleep man, his wife and four Or five
children; the man stalwatt Had bIodding.
the woman trail and broken down, the
children puny and pale, without physical
stamina or mental activity, and equally
without opportunity to- cultivate even the
meager store that dwarfed nature has be-
slowed upon them. A while ago the
mother was i'll. Pity constrained us one
morning to pause at the door and ask if we
could be Of any assistance. She had with
a mighty effort risen from her disordered
couch, and was attempting to arrange it !;
sick and neglected yearling walled in the
arms Of little girl five or six years old;
another girl year younger was attempt
ing to clear from the table the remains Of
the morning repast, upon which the flies
were feasting; cough, followed by fret
ful moan, from bed close to the cook
stove, revealed the presence of another
child. Words cannot do such a picture
justice, and we ask. Ii. all charity to penury
stricken human beings, is there any .strue
wealth." personal, social or national, in an
increase of population unndei such con-
ditiois? Has not the thoughtless accu-
mutation of such doubtful s'wealth" as
this filled the country with crime and
wresclledness, riot and despair? Children
born 70 a heritage 81 physical and mental
strength may add to. a nations wealth, Pc
cuniarily and Intellectually, but children
who are the result Of sad mischance and
sadder serfuom; children born of mothers
who are constantly racked with bodily ills
and rasped by uncongenial surroundings,
and because of this, regard each successive
child an additional burden that somehow
must be struggled along with-God pity
them, pity the nation whose wealth IS com
posed of such unsatisfactory and unsatis-
fled material. and tenderly pity the moth.
ers who struggle under the double curse
of bearing them in sorrow and giving
them bread in the 'ssweat 6f the E,ce.' The
cowardly and revolving crime of infanticide
has but one parallel in all the calendar, and
it is that Of reckless and thoughtlessly i'm
posing unasked existence upon human be-
ings, when physiological law and common
sense alike declare that their heritage will
be misery and destitution; II this be trea-
son to the nations wealth. so be it. 1t
is truth at all events, and it would be
wholesome truth for future generations, if
the prejudices and passions Of mankind
would allow those of the present genera.
fion to give heed to it.-Porttand, Oregon.
Ne,c North West.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25
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Acquitted.

Billy Bargs is the terror of delinquent
debtors in Philadelphia. He collects bad
bills, and has invented Il very ingenious de-
vice to aid him. He wears very high hat
with the legend dad bills collected" paint
ed conspicuously on it, and the ''debtor
Glass; are naturally not pleased to see him
hanging around their doors very much.
One indignant debtor made complaint OF
him before Court OF law, but Billy was
acquitted, the judge deciding that Billy
could wear hat with town clock on it il
he wished.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25
The Candidate.

'Father, who travels our road so la.e?"
''Hush my child, tits the candidate
Fit example of human woes;
Early he comes, and late he goes.
He Ereets the woman with couitly grace,
lie kisses the baby's dirty face,
lie calls to the ferce The farmer at work,
Ne bores the merchant, he bo:hers the clerl
The blacksmith, while his anvil rings,
He gree:s, and this is the song he sings:
'Howdy! hOwdy! how dye doP
How is your wife, and how are yol7
All! 1t fits my FIST as iio other can
The horny hand Of the workingman >"
Husband, who is that at the gate?''
''Hide! my love, tits the candidate!''
Husband, why can't lie work like you?
Has he nothing at home to do9"
my dear, whenever man is down
No cash 1T home and no credit in TOWN.
Too stupid to preach and too proud to beg,
Too tim;d TO rob and too lazy to dig,
Then over his horse his leg he filings,
And to the dear people this song he sings:
'Howdy! howdy! how dye do?
How is your wife, and how are you?
All! it fits my fist as no other can
The horny hand of the workingman.'
Brothers who labor early and late,
Ask these things of the candidate:
WHAT'S his record2 How does he stand
At home? No matter about his hand,
BE ii hard or SOFT, so it is not = .one
To close over money not his own.
Has NJ ,n view no lhieying plan?
Is he honest and capable? He's your man!
Cheer such man till the welkn rings;
Join In the chorus when thus he sings:
"Howdy! howdy! how dye do?
How is your wife, and how are you?
All! 1t fits my fist as 10 other can
The honest hand of the workingman.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25

"A gentleman was surprised to see his
n''ie daughter bring home from the Sum-
Gay school library grave treats on s'back-
.l'ding." my chi.d," said he, ''this is
wv oid Tor you; you can't make anything
Sal OF it." Il know it, papa,'' was the re-
py' "Dut thought coul! when l took
~ ~, ! thought 1t would teach me how to
shde backward" 80 III
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25

A gentleman in Boston suburb was
asked ifit did not hurt his lawn to let tho
children play on it. His wise, witty and
loving reply was: eyes, but 4 dossnft
hurt the Children
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25
POETRY.


4 TURKISH TALE.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.
An honest Slater, by mishap,
Slid from the giddy seat
Where he was perched, and nom tiSe foof
Fell headlong In the street.
And as he fell-woe worth the DAY!
Down from his seat on high,
He chanccd to strike, with ali his weight,
Upon pa.ser-by.
''For such fall, my hurt is small,''
The grateful Slater said;
''But, what is this tha; have dons9
Alas! the man is ur-d.'
And soon the strangers son appeared;
And when the man confessed
What he had done, he straightwey went
And ordered his arrest.
Before the Cadi now he stands,
Ofwhom the angry son
Demanded justice, speedily,
As for a murder done.
'what is thy plsa?" the Cadi said,
ITO slay man, or c:use
That he be slain without excused
Is death by Turkish LAVISH
"Allah is great" the Slater cried;
"Vhat is to be, will be;
The thing occurred As you have heard;
make no other plea!''
''Allah is great! and law is law"
The Cadi made reply;
''Tis clear the Slater, by his fall,
Did slay the passer-by.
''Dut as there seems no certain proof
Oferiminal intent;
And hat the penalty atGudged
bay suit The strange event;
1.-THE prosecutor-'lis decreed-
Upon the root may climb,
And. falling on the prisoner,
Shall thus ayepge his crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-26
Prospects for Ice,

The ice cutters in the vicinity of Boston made
respectful bow to the Manitoba wave as il swept
over the ponds yesterday. The mild weather
mat has intervened since the last cold snap did
not materially lessen the thickness of the ice, a.
II was unattended by any great amount of rain.
The thermometer al Or near zero for a few nights
will bring the ice up to cutting thickness. and
there is fair prospect now that the cuttiog W IN
be good through the month of February MANY
OF tue smaller companies will 20 10 work at once
81 In some places the ice Is thick enough for local
purposes.
The ice st points south of Boston j. moi in q.
good condition where freezing has already
begun AT the principal cutting places on ihe
HUDSON the ice was reported last week a.
varying from two 10 Fix inches At Athens
opposite Hudson where the Knickerbockef
Sompahy GUS 'he zee had not reached SIX inches
between Kingston Point and Maiden il wa.
from three TO xix inches on the Esopus Channe
al 6aageitles there were SIX inches Bein,s K,n,,-
ston as far as Esopus Meadows the ICE wa, ~
AT Staatsburg, Hyde Park and Poughkeeos,e ,Ie
ice varied from two 70 TX inches Tncsa We.
the figures before the last ram aad thaw. No ice
is reported on the Delaware, Schuyki!l or Sn.oue
hanna. and very light harvest, # apy. vul h,
gathered al these points.
The ice ponds and rivers in Maine are now r.
garded the place to look foF Il reserve sum,
when harvest ng.eisewhere is light and the GRO,
this lear will prove 10 exception. There must h,
q great improvement made 10 the cutting and har
yes,ing in Maine before ksstein ice will stand tn
test of Boston ice among buyers. As step il
the right direction, bill has been introduced in
10 the present leg islature Of Name providing 70
surveying, inspecting and classifying ice A. ic
has got TO be a leading srucle of export from tina
State protective ttstnte OF this kind j. not OIL
necessary, but 1t viii prove TO be good policy an
for the interest OF the e-eutters.-B0st0a Ira.
tsl1,
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Legislative Proceedings.
Continued from First Page
House.

FRIDAY, Jan. Is.
Prayer by Rev. JoHN ALLEN OF Pennington.
Papers flom the Senate disposed of in concur
renee.
MI. ALLEN of Brooklin, asked a suspension of
the rules, that he might pre.ent and have referred
to the Committee on Claims, the petition of G. W.
Black Of Brooklyn, for reimbursement of money
paid for Mahoney Island, which was sold by the
state. He explained that he had ceived the pc
ttlon 10 season, but had returned 1t for We cor
rectiOn Of an informally. When it was again re-
turned to him he was absent. Hence the DELAY IN
It's presentation.
The House voted to suspend the rules, and the
petition wa. referred TO the Committee on Claims.
lowing.
Ordered, That when the House adjourns, it
shall be until Monday next at ? o'clock, T. NJ.
the order was amended on motion of Mr.. KIM
BALL OF Bath, by striking out the words ~
o'clock, aud inserting Il clock, aud then given
a passage.
Mr.. LoTHROP. from the Committee on Rail-
roads, reported leave to Withdraw on petition of
John Allen ct all, for Incorporation Of the Aroos-
took and Penosscot Railroad Co.; also made the
same report on petition Of j. II. Lincoln ct ais.
Tor railroad charter from the village of Pressure
| lie to the eastern boundary Of the State in the
direction of the mouth Of the river De Sbutr in
the Province of New Brun.wick
Mr.. STRICKLAND, from the same COMMITTEE, re-
pof-ed ought 10 pass on bill an act TO amend chap
| w OF the public laws Of 1871, providing for
bridge guards. Printed under rule.
Mt SMITH, from the Commute on Claims, re-
ported reference to tho Governor and Counc |, on
resolve IN favor Of John BELGIAN, for payment
tar nay taken by the States agent for Passan a.
quoddy Indians
Mr.. SEIDERs from the Judiciary Comm ittee re-
ported legislation inexpedient on order relating
10 egulatlng the speed of steam vessels in III,
ports and harbors Of the State. Also reported ia
q new draft and ought TO pass on bill an act ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-26
A CAMPAIGN SANDER.

When DIR. " Pierce was a candidate for
S'ate senator, his political opponents published a
pretended analysis of his popular medicines. hop
ing thereby to prejudice the people against him.
HIS election by an overwhelming majority severe
~ rebuked his tIaducers, who sought to impeach
ms business Integrity. No notice would have been
taken OF these campaign lies were il not that some
OF his enemies (and every successful business man
mas MS lull quota OF envIous rivals republish
ing these bogus analyses. Numerous and most
absurd formulas have been published, purportng
- nave CONE from high authority and 1t is signi-
meant TACT that no two have been at all aikc-con-
clusVeY proving the dishonesty of their authors
The following Is from the Buffalo Commercial,
of Oct. ODD 1877:
Hardly dozen years ago he (Dr PIERCE
came here, young and unknown man, almost
iuendIess, with no capital except his man.
MOOD, WI lch, however, furnished plenty of brain
and pluck, iudomitablc perseverance, and inbo rn
uprghness. Capital enough for any young man
~ thus progressive county, if only he has COOL
health and habits as we'll lie had all these great
natural advantages aud one thing more, an eN-
&c Heat education. lie had studied medicine and
been regularly licensed to practice As physician.
But he was SIM a student, fond of Investigation
and experiment. lie discovered OF invented, i'm
portant remedial agencies or compounds. Not
choosing to wait YEARLY for the sick and suffer
ing to fad out (without anybody to tell then)
that he could do them good he advertised his
medicines and Invited the whole profession, OF
every school to examine and pronounce judgment
upon hls formulas. lie advertised literally pro-
fusely, but with extraordinary hrewdness, and
with q method which Is IN itself lesson to all
WHO seek business by that perfectly legitimate
means Ills success has been some thing marvel
ous-so great indeed that It must be due TO in.
ttlnslC merit IN the articles he sells, more even
than to his unparalleled skill IN the use of print
ers ink. The present writer once asked dis
tinguished dispensing druggist to explain the
ctet of the almost universal demand for DIR.
Pierce medicines. lie sand they were in fact
,Ffn pn ielp urh ,rIa
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An old ply stefan, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
AIRY the formula of simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy and permanent cure of con-
sumption, bronchitis catanh, asthma, and all
throat and lung affections, also positive and rad
zeal cIlc for nervous debility and all ner-
YOU complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, mas felt it bis duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and
a.desne TO relieve human suffering, l will send
free OF charge, TO all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French English, with full directions
for preparing and using Sent by mail by ad-
dressing with stamp, naming this paper, w. w.
Sherar, l26 Powers Block Rochester, Y. Y.
ian III lw
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East Pittston Locals,

We have but few men in East Pittston whose
death would call forth such an expression of re-
greet and sorrow did that of Mr.. Geo. Mansir,
Of the firm of Clarke { Msnsr, who died on the
morning Of the 18th. Mr.. Mansir was 81 years
of age, had been associated with Mr. Lorenzo
Clarke for eighteen years in the grocery business
and had held the office of Postmaster seventeen
years. His natural business ability, with his kind
and obliging manners, backed up by strict hon
esty, secured to him the confidence and esteem of
all who knew him. The ohsequies were per-
formed at his late residence, on the 10th. A very
large number were in attendance. lie leaves a
wife, two daughters and one son to mourn their
loss.
There is much sickness among us, occasioned
by severe colds. The unseasonable weather
has doubtless much to do with it. Mrs. johnson,
90 years of age, mother Of Stephen and Samuel
Johnson, has been considered sick unto death, but
is now recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus RuHdlett were made happy
on the eve preceding New Years, by the unex-
pected appearance of their three sons and wives
from Portland. They brought with them many
of The Injuries afforded by the Portland market,
including huge turkey. The family were all
together except the only daughter, Mrs Pottle
of Alma, who was sick. The festivities of the
dayand evening will long be remembered by the
aged couple, as well by children and friends
who were present. They returned to their homes
on the morning of the I'd.
Geo. Malson, son OF Noah Marson, fell upon
the ice on Saturday and broke his leg DIR. Hi.
dreth was called and the boy is doing well.
MIR. ID. II, Moody, Pitston's Representative,
looks hale and hearty, and enjoys his stsy in Au-
gusta very we'll
Mr.. Bckfotd Of West Pttston has fourishing
singing school in the Thompson neighborhood,
aud will probably commence one soon in this vii
lage. Mr.. b. is an excellent singer and is thor.
oughly acquainted with the principles which will
doubtless give him success in his business.
little five year old in this State somewhat sur
prised his mother few evenings ago with the re-
mark: Good is everywhere; he is all over me;
and, when you spank me, you spank Godr
The Swedish quartette sang at Skowhegan last
evening; it is said to be composed of the finest
singers now in the country.
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Blaine had to wait a long time and then
hit away back at musty traditions to get
even with Massachusetts for kicking out
OF the Blaine traces at Cincinnati in 1876.
but he has got his work in at last. As
Massachusetts has no Websters now to
speak for her, Blaine spanked the whole
Bay State school until be wearied of If
himself. There is Massachusetts; be-
hold her !'-Philadelphta Times.
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Washington News.

The President is understood to have abandoned,
for the present at least, his idea Of writing mes,
sage on Civil Service Reform, not having received
any report, as expected from Dormsn Il. Eaton
The President has completed the preparation OF
his message on Chinese matters, and VIII recon-
mend negotiations looking TO inodlicaton oil
the treaty now existing between this Government
and China, so that migration can be limited
Secretary Schnrz is a good deal annoyed by the
letter of Gen. sherman TO John q. Smith, the late
CORNERSTONE Of Indian Affairs, in which Gen.
SHERMAN highly indor.es Mr.. Smiths adminlslra-
ton az Commissioner of Iudisn Affairs. Sscrets-
~ SchuIz called upon Gen. sherman this alter
noon to endeavor TO induce him to modify some
Of his statements.
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A Gentle Hint,

In our style of climate, with its sudden chang
Of temperature, rain, wind and sunshine of
ten iutermingled in single day,--it is no wonder
that our children, friends and relatives are so
often taken from US by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting from this cause. A bottle of
Boschees GeIham Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use, will prevent serious sickness a
large doctors bill, and perhaps DEATH by the use
OF three or four doses. For curing Consumption
Hcmonhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs
Group or any disease Of the Throat or Lungs, its
success is simply wonderful as your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every
town and village on this continent. Sample bot
tie for trial, l0c regular size, 75c..
eclO-teod&wtf
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Notice 10 M. mbers.
Prices OF Daily Kennehpc JouruaI

Single copy, cents; ten copies % cents; twenty
ty.hve copies or more, cents each.
EXIfa copies Of any issue OF the Daily Kennebec
journal may be obtained 10y ri ing orders therefor
to The Carrier or at the Counting Room o the Jour
nal Ohi;e, the day previous.
at seems as if should cough my head off, is
sometimes the impatient exclamation Of a sufferer
from severe Cough. Qiel the piroxysms with
llales Honey of llorehound and Tar. The relief
Is immediate and the cure certain. Sold by all
druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
jan23-t&wlmo.
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COMMITTEE NOTICES.

Committee on state Prison.
The Committee on STATE Prison viii sheet AZ Room
No. - on IhuTFday OF each week at ciocN =
M until otherwise ordered.
q. X. ALLEN,
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@perial Notices
STARCHENE!
PERFUMED STARCH ENAMEL,
FOR HOT OR COLD STARCH,

The best Linen Polish in the world is
sTARCHENE.
If you want your linen to look like new use
sTARCHENE.
To save labor use
sTARCgENE.
To prevent the iron from sticking use
sTARCHENE.
For a fine laundry finish use
SrARCHENE.
To prevent mildew use
sTARCHENE.
Remember that the only article that can be used
in hot or cold starch Is
lsTARCHENE.
No article ever showed up such list of teslimoni-
ais
STARCHENE.
In once using yon will never be without
STARCHENE.
Starchene Perfumed arch Enamel ; one OF the
discoveries Tor which households must feel espe-
clally grateful. BY the Use OF this elegant prepa-
ration every family can give their linen that bril-.
liant polish watch has heretofore been peculiar to
ine laundry work. The recommendations of This
great discovery are legion and ever yone shou Id
buy bottle, of which the price is only TWEEN
ty-hve cents. J. II. Bosworth " CO., are the
Agents for the Starchene Perfumed Starch Enam-
el which is sold every where Boston Daily Globe,
July TO- 1877.
Sold by all Apothecaries and Grocers. Price 25c
per bottle. We want few smart, energetic
men TO manage the lie of our goods In the Middle
and Western States.
J. BOSWORTH II co.
G.F. DOW MES, state Agent,
No. pa Federal street, Portland.
F. W.kINsMAN, &CO,
Corner Water and Bridge SITS Augusta.
Agents for cnnebec Co.