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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21

CULTURE AND HUMOR IN WESTERN FARM
LIFE.

Quite often. in the course of my rambles,
| have found Western farm-houses fur
nished In exquisite taste from library to
kitchen. Chairs. tables, carpets, curtains
and pictures, In many Of our country
homes, have been chosen with 8 correct
ness OF judgment rarely evinced by large
class OF most excellent city folk. In the
matter of books, a farmer of the better
class generally selects with great care and
with view To solid mental food. But q
taste for light fiction. poetry, music and
painting is not wanting. 1t is surprising
indeed, to find how generally the works of
the leading British and American poets
and nOvelsts are read among the rural
classes of the West. The younger Amer
lean poets are as we'll known, by their
writings, West as East. Even Hawthorne.
whom to read and appreciate. is high evil
dence of literary taste and intelligence.
has found very many of his sincerest ad-
mirers inside the homes of the ''Hooser,"
and the Buckeye" Not long since. while
sojourning for fortnight or 80 on the
shore of one OF our Western lakes, had
the pleasure Of spending several evenings
at y farmhouse where, as q member of
the family for the time, ] was allowed to
hear one OF George Eliot's novels read
aloud by the farmers daughter. Every
where in the West the leading literary
journals, both weekly and monthly, are
subscribed for by farmers, for the pleasure
and instruction of their families. while
many of them take a daily paper. But,
despite all that can be said TO the contrary,
the genus rusticus, which has by some one
been rendered into English and made to
mean rusty cuss," still largely asserts
itself in our rural regions genus Of the
copperas breeches, ginger-cake-loving ilk,
to whom we owe the racy. soil-havored
smack of original humor, peculiar to the
Ohio and Mississippi river valleys.
Farm life in the West seems TO have de-
veloped broad, comico-humorous ways of
speech, and it cannot be denied that much
OF this humor. coarse though it 10. pos
sesses the inimitable charm of outright
home manufacture. Through certain of
our local Western journals, the world has
OF late caught very distinct glimpses of it,
But am sure that the best Western hu-
NOR has never yet been reduced TO type.
1t is scattered about in rural neighbor-
hoods, and most of it is lost by being care
lessly thrown aside as "Old." Most of
what has been given to the world, in
books and monthly magazines. as West
ern humor, has been first put through q
refining process OF doubtful doctoring, by
which something more than mere modi-
cum Of the home flavor has been allowed
to exhale.
IL may be enunciated as rule that the
more ignorant class of Western farmers
discovers TAR quicker and finer sense Of
humor than does the somewhat educated
and refined class. So soon as q smatter-
ing of books and newspapers gets into
clod, the sharp salt of the earth seems to
go out, and there comes self-conscious-
ness and a straining after unnatural
effects.-From Scrtbner for September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21
gasly 8euuebsr sonrnal,

issued every morning, except Sundays. 1t con.
Aus the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives
rports oil Ine Markets, and mas carefully prepared
Dilical and local articles. and generous amount
o. farming, home and miscellaneous reading with
= tull compilation OF state news.
Terms, 81 per dnnuBa az ddUdnce, 8S if payment
y &c made within the year. single copies cents,
% be had at the bookstores and AZ this Office.
Advertisements inserted on onabie terms.
tttes may be na4 OF application at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21

Nice Elastic Cord, cent yard.
Palm Leal Fans, ? cts. each.
Black Lace Wells 25cts (iormer price 75o
Black Lace Scarfs, 80, Is and LOO
Ladies' White Lace Ties IRON iJ cts up.
Good Quality sun Umbrellas for - cts
Lot OF Dark Kid Gloves only 80 cts.
Good spool Cotton, 10 cts a dozen.
Geo. A. Clarks Machine Thread, ) cts.
Mems Thin Undershirts, q cts. each.
Mems Paper Collars, extra quality for l0c box.
Pairs Ladies' Cotton Hose for - cts
Ladies Linen Handkercheis Tor % cts.
Good Towels, 5cts each.
Ladies Sets Of Collar and Cuffs 25 cts.
Nice Double Ruching, 10 cts. Il yard.
Good Knitting Cotton, cts. a ball
IL dozen agate shirt buttons for ) cts
Ladies' Nickle Plated Back Combs, % Gus.
Mems Linen Bosoms, II, p and 81 each.
Perry Davis Painkiier, 20 cts Il bottle.
Castoria "a sub titute Tor Castor Oi) y cts.
Green's August Flower (ior dyspepeia) cheap.
Ladies' Lise thread Gloves only 10 cts a par
Ladies Gold Plated Cuf and Barb Pins livery
cheap.
ChiIdren's Hose from 10 cts to 25 pair,
Ladies Nhile Hose, (hnished eeD tor IS cts.
bordered Cotton Handkerchies iOr % cts.
Children's Bbs, (pretty onesl for % cts.
Mosquito Netting, 10 cts Il yard
Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup, % cts.
Linen Table Covers tor 40 cts.
Ladies silk HandkerehieIs, 20, 81 and 50 cts.s
Mems Linen Covered Paper Collars. 10 cts. a box 4
Mens suspenders for 10 cts. palr.
Rubber Fine Combs cts. each
Good Tooth Brushes tor 10 cts.
flitv Picture Albums from IS cts. to 81 90 each.
Ladies' Work BoNes. 10 cts. each
Schencks, Ayers Wings Wri2nts Pills, II OTIS,
Ayers Hair Vigor TO CTS.
Halls Hair Renewer Is cts.
Knowles Hair Restorer 65 cts.
kenneuy's Medical Discovery only fl.ls,
ScheGck's Sea " eed Tonic sl.l5,
fesetne Blood Purlherl IS cts,
Hoyts German Cologne, 20 cts,
Alcock's Porous Plaster 20 cts.
Ayers Sar5aparlla 65 cts.
Peruvian Syrup b5 cts.
Santortts Jamaica Ginger, 40 cts
Sanlords Calarrh Cure, cneap,
Rushs Sarsararlla ana Iron, cheapJ
Hostetter's stomach Bitters cheap
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam "a cist
Atwood's JaundIce Buffers 20 cts
Johnsons Anodyne Linimenl 2bcts
Hagan's Magnolia Balm only 50 cts
Best Brown Duck Overalls SOC pair
Ladies' Fine Handkerchiels for s5c
Papers OF GOOD Pins Tor loc.
New lot 10 Bone Corsets for 5Oc.
Extra 10 Bone Embroidered Corsets for Al OOl
very Pretty Vases for 5Oc and 81 pair.s
All Linen Towels for SC each.
Chidren's Round Combs 5, TO- 15c zach
All Linen Table Covers for SOC
New Lot Ladies Ruches for lOc Dozen.
pairs Ladies' Striped Hose for &c
Ladies White Hose &c pair.
Nice Linen Damask Towels 25c each
Good " alels 10, IS and SOC each.
Good co. % Note % Paper and IL iSs SD q dS;N SSc each.
Good Periumery for I0c Bottle
Nearly all kinds OF Pills for lOc a Rox
Remember and Take Notice.
Bankrurt Stock
FANCY GOODS,
contains many great bargains and now lie the
time to get the goods before the best part closed
out, at
COOKS CHEAP STORE,
WELL.
Second door above Post ONCE. ttufri&w
Tin RoOfin&
JOBBING
of all kinds done by
GOULD & BARKER.
FEED The BIRDS!
Canary seed.
Hemp seed.
Rape Seed,
Cutie Fish,
at TitcOm BIS Drug Store.
5000 REWARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21
Bankrupt : tc ck!
EXTRA BARGAINS NOW |!

We have lately opened a part of u BANKRUPT
slOCh oil Fancy Goods, all new, clean goods and
In good order, and can offer tor a short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21
HalIowelI Post Once.
RRryAL AND Departure OF MAILS.

AKRIVAL MD Ut
Western Mail arrives daily, Sundays excepted
al 339 and 500 p, Nj; closes at $40 A. M :, ano
FOR the night Pullman train at p. M.
Eastern Mail arrives daily. Sundays excepted
A, 6.O6 ana 9.57 A. M. closes at 3.2O and
PM.
Litchfield Mail arrives on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, at 10 A. NJ; closes Sundays
TUESDAYS and Thursdays at P. M.
Oficc Hours from 7 80 A. M. to $50 P. M. Al
no mail arrives on Sunday, the Office will remain
closed on that day. Mails made up on Sunday
evening Tor the Monday morning trains.
Z. ROWELL, P. M.
Hsllowell, July !, 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
Organised inlS45.


TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North.
Artemas Libbey VIM. s. Badger, Sam'l Titcomb.
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water
St. Bank open daily, from A. NJ. to l p. M, and
from to $50 p. NJ. Saturday Evenings, from 7 to
s.30 o'ciock.
Interest on deposits payable twice a year, Feb.
and Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the
deposit thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day OF each month.
Money deposited on or before the tenth ddv OF each
month, will draw interestfrom the drst day of the
same month.
SEUnder tn visiting law OF this State all de
pests in Savings Banks, are exempt from munici-
pal taratton.
No returns of names of depostors are required
10 be made to State town authorities, and all ac-
counts are held by this Bank to be strictly private
and confidential.
Married women and persons under age can de-
posit money in their own names, so tina 1t can be
lrawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to Executors,
Guar dams, Trustees, and others having in charge
Crust Funds.
wM.R SMITH Treasurer.
Augusta, April 20, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-21

AUGUSTA POST OFFICE.
OFFICE HOURS.
For delivery OF letters, from 100 A. M. 20 90
IN Sundays. from 9l5 A. M. to l0.l5 A. NJ.
ARRIVAL AND DEPAi TURE OF MAILS.
MAu-s ARRIVE.
Boston, Portland and West, 2.l7 A. NJ. 3.46 and
500 r. NJ.
Lewiston and Auburn, 3.46. 8 and SEQ P NJ.
Bath and Rockland 3.46 and 500 z. NJ.
RocklaCd stage, via Washington, = L. NJ.
WaGoDoro stage, via Jefferson, 6 p. NJ.
Belgrade, West Waterville, Norridgewock and
adlson, II NJ.
, Winthrop and Monmouth, q p. NJ.
~NFarnn ston stage via Readield, LIS r NJ
Belfast, 9.45 A. NJ. and .03 p. NJ.
h6elast stage, $50 A NJ
S6owh gan, ,9.45 A. NJ.
Grand Trunk X. X and Canada, 3,46 and 2 II
A. Al.
SOLDIER Home 80 A. NJ. and 100 P. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE.
Portland, Boston and West 5.45 and $50 A. Nj
l0P NJ.
H. sgiston and Auburn, 5.45, 7 90, $50 A. M.
9th AID Rockland, 5.45, and $50 A. M
K cSland stage, via Washington, 100 A. NJ.
Waldoboro' stage, via Jefferson, 100 A. Nj.
Belgrade. West Waterville, Norrdgewock, snd
aIlson, lis p. NJ.
Winthrop and Monmouth, 100 A. NJ.
Ii
n elfast, $3.50 p NJ. and 1000 7. NJ.
Belfast stage, $3.50 Z. NJ.
Skowhegan, $3.50 z. M, and 1000 p. NJ.
Gran Trunk X. h. and Canada, 545. $50 A M.
Soldiers Home, A. NJ. and $50 Z. M.
DOMESTIC POSTAGE.
Drop Letters per IL o. l cent.
Mail Letters, per IL OF. cents,
r4Book transient newspapers, and other transient
printed matter except unsealed circulsrs in pack
ages not exceeding lbs. iu weight, per ounces,
l celt.
Uasealed circulars, merchandise, and samples,
inp.cksse not exceeding lbs. in weight, per
ounce, J cent
Al matter not prepaid at letter rates must be so
wrapped that it can be examined, and must COL
tain no writing whatever, except as follows
The sender of anv article of third class mail
matter may write his her name address
therein. or on the outside thereof, with the word
"from" above or preceding the same, may
write briefly or print on any package the number
and names of the articles inclosed
Liquids, glass and explosive chemicals are ex-
cluded from the mails.
MONEY ORDER OFFICE.
Especial attention is called to the Money Order
system ~ a safe and cheap method OF transmitting
lall sums OF money through the mails. Orders
are ssued for amounts not exceeding $50. Larger
smou ats can be sent to the same person at the
same time by additional orders.
RATES.
Orders not exceeding Sl5 l0cents.
over Sl5and not exceeding $50, Is g
$50 " $40, 20 90
$40 ID" $50, rs
Money orders are also drawn by this Office on
Canada Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland and
Italy.
REGISTERED LETTERS.
Letters, and other valuable packages, may be
registered to any post-ofice in the United States
on the payment OF letter postage and fee of ten
centa. HOhACE ii. dAMLEN, r. NJ
July. 10, 1873.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
Miss Kell0gg's Stage Alterations.

Forney's Sunday Press has this to say of
Miss kellogg's tricks and manners, and points
the contrast between that singer and Miss
Gary:
1t is not our purpose to enter into any criti-
clsm, nor to extol the merits of any special one
OF the troupe, but we are glad to give an in
dorse ment of its collective merits, and hope
with Mile Roze, Miss Gary, Miss Kellogg,
Tom Karl, and Comfy as members of it, that
It's tour through the country will be as success
ful as was Their engagement in this city. We
cannot, however, refrain from advising Miss
Kellogg OF the upfavorable effect she creates by
her sef-assumed credit of all the honors Of
every opera she appears in, and mora particu-
larry on occasions when other leading prima
donnds take principal character. Her reputa.
tion Is well established, and she has received
enough honors of the public to show some little
iioerality to those who are trying to reach
the same thing We say this in all
kindness to Miss Kellogg, whose mer-
its as artist we freely concede, and
In whose success as an American we feel some
pride, but for all this we have no hesitation in
pointing out her faults, and among these sci
nsnness appears to be her great weakness.
This was painfully illustrated on Friday even
ing in the opera of Mignon, wherein she car.
RED one OF the tricks of the profession of get
ting up grand floral exhibition for Der own
dement, little too far. Had she been liberal
enough to have divided the pretended c0mpi-
ment from the audience with Mile Roze and
Miss Cary, the impression wonld have been
much better, but claiming it all herself rem
dered the old trick so transparent that even
some of her best friends felt ashamed of it. If
we are to have these "side shows" let the
object underlying them be better covered up,
and as the manager generally has to pay fol-
what they cost, he at least should see that they
are not captured by one artist alone.
Miss Gary is always favorite, because she
has, blended with her remarkable talent
Just enough hard American common sense to
guard against empty effects of all kinds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
Special to Press.l


AUGUSTA, Feb. 5.
The Judiciary Committee voted today to re-
port bill to incorporate Maine Rifle Club; to
amend chap. "a, r. s., relating to non-settle-
ment of paupers: in new draft bill relating to
actions for malpractice. Legislation will be
reported inexpedient for lien on vessels; same
report on bill to provide for biennial elections
and sessions of the Legislature.
The Educational Committee will report bill
70 establish Normal School at Gorham. 1t
was voted not to reduce the per capita tax for
school purposes from so to 20 cents.
The Committee on State Lands will report
leave to withdraw on quite number of appli-
cations for state aid in the building of roads
and bridges.
The Committee on Finance considered what
means could be devised to put the state tax at
four mills on the dollar instead of five mills.
Mayor Butler of Portland, and others advocat-
ed taking portion of the school money for
general expenses. No decision was reached.
Committee on finance voted to give hearing
on the Maine General Hospital Thursnay, at
2.30 p. 10.
The legislative reception at the Augusta
House this evening was most brilliant affair."
participated in by some 300 persons, including
many of the distinguished men and women of
the state.
UAmong the most elegantly dressed ladies
may be mentioned Mrs. President Vinton,
black velvet; Miss Vinton, white, garnet trim
mings; Mrs. Speaker Lord, black silk; Mrs
Governor Conner, pearl colored silk; Mrs.
Senator Bailey, black silk I; Miss Bailey, game
silk with white trimmings Mrs. Bowers of
Saco. black silk; Miss Agnes Mclaughlin,
pearl silk, black lace overdress; Mrs. Joshua
Nye, black silk with lace Miss Strickland of
Bangor, black tarlatan, blue trimmings; Mrs
Hatch of Bangor. white, blue trimmings; Miss
Hight of Bangor, light blue silk; Mrs. Col
hobie, dark maroon silk; Miss Robbie, elegant
ly attired; Mrs. Harding of Gorham, black
silk; Mrs. Senator Moody, black silk; Mrs.
Senator Hobson, black silk; Mrs. Richardson
and Mrs. Dana of Portland, black silk; Mrs.
Gen. Murray, black silk; Mrs. Senator Rogers,
garnet silk, white trimmings; Mrs. Pillsbury
of Lewiston, black silk, white trimmings; Mrs.
kimball of Bath, black silk; Mrs. Leavitt of
Eastport, Mrs. Senator Cobb of Lewiston, black
silk; Mrs. Senator Sumner, light silk Mrs. SEN
ator Martin, blue silk; Mrs Rich of Rocklauds
black silk; Mrs. Webb, black silk; Mrs. E. X.
OBrien, Mrs. Moors of Thomaston, black silk;
Mrs. Senator Nash, tarlatan, silk trimmings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. 6.

with intemperance. OF the 1875 inmates of
the Massachusetts prisons, II, 1856 are reported
TO have been incorporate, or "a per cent. Re-
ports from the state, county and municipal
prisons 10 Connecticut made in 1871 show that
more than ninety per cent had been in the
habit of drink, by their own admission. The
warden OF the Rhode Island state prison esti-
mates ninety per cent. of his prisoners as
orinkers And from a recent report of the
prison discipline society in New York, it ap-
pears, that of pa criminals in prison, ia were
10 liquor when the crime was committed, and
Only one was strictly sober man.
Rev. Mr.. Clay, Chaplain of the enormous
prison of Preston, England told me that he
had been there fourteen years, with an
average number Of prisoners fifteen hun
bred, and In all that time there had never
been a tetotaller among them, though one
third of the whole number had been Sab
bath School scholars. l could multiply these
testimonials to almost any extent, having abun-
dant materials under my hand, but content
myself with saying that all the deliverances
OF judges and other officers of law who deal
with chine, run in this direction, while there is
no declaration to the contrary flom any one of
them at any time
The Legislature of Maine, then, was alum
DAINTY justified in declaring that "The use of
alcoholic liquors as a beverage has direct ten.
dency to encourage crime and drag men down
to poverty, pauperism, degradation and ruin. u
Are we tar wrong then, who say, that trade
whose occupation is, to supply such beverages
IS at war with every interest of society, and
ought to be forbidden by law with whatever
pains and penalties that may be necessary tt
Its suppression. N.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
Fiftty-Seventh Legislature.
Especial to the Press.l
SENATE.

AUGUSTA, Feb g.
The Senate came to order at the regular
hour.
Rev. Mr.. Cortes of Gardiner, offered the
prayer.
Papers from the House disposed of in con.
currence.
A resolve was introduced instructing the IL
brarian to furnish the town of Deerng with
such law reports as they are deficient 10.
The bill to incorporate the Bangor Board of
Trade, on which the committee reported ought
not to pass, was recommitted on motion of MI
Nealley.
The report of the Attorney General on the
claims OF settlers under the Treaty Of WASH
ipgton, was referred.
Senator Rogers inquired if the committee on
the senatorial vote of the 10th district are ready
10 report. He was Informed tnat they would
report tomorrow. -----
Senator Martin of the committee presented
minority report seating Mr.. Madigan, which
was laid on the table to await the majority re-
port.
A minority report against the repeal of the
dog law was presented by Senator Prince and
both reports were ordered printed.
Resolve in favor of the State Prison was or.
dered printed.
The interior waters committee reported in a
new draft bill to prohibit the throwing of
slabs into the Kennebec river
Bill to amend sec. 10. chap. 2fS, laws of 1877,
relating to savings banks, was laid on the table
pending its passage to be engrossed
Bill to incorporate Hurricane Island cama I'D
by assignment Senator Martin spoke against
it, the House amendments were adopted and
the bill was engrossed by a vote of % for to 8
against
Senator Nealley took from the table the re-
solve in sid of the towns of Blanchard and
Shirley. appropriating 81 800 to repair the road
to Moosehead Lake. The sum was reduced to
$1,000 providing other parties will contribute a
like amount, and as amended was engrossed.
Passed to be engroSSed-Bill to revive. amend
and extend the acts in relation to the Wiscasset
and Quebec Railroad Co., the Messalonskee 81
kenuebec Railroad Co, and the Somerset Rail.
road Co.; to prevent frauds in commercial fer
tilizers; ameDdstory of an act TO provide for the
organization of business corporations; to amend
sec ii, chap IS, K. s., relating to action of
trespass; TO amend sec. 66, chap. 50, T. s., re-
isnng TO luries (provdes for four peremptory
Challenges instead of two); resolve abating a
portion of the state tax of Haynesville for the
year 1877, and assessing the same on No. 3, r
Z, Aroostook county; bill to prevent the killing
OF deer 10 the county Of Waldo; to protect the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
WASHINGTON.
The Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The ways and means
committee today commenced the consideration
of the tariff bill. They hold two more meetings
this week on the subject and thereafter sit
daily. The friends of the bill say there is every
probability of its becoming a law.
Senator " allace's Long Bond Bill.
Senator Wallace's long bond bill as amended
and reported from the Senate finance commit
tee today directs the Secretary of the Treasury
to issue $100,000,000 of coupon bonds of the de-
nominations of $685. $50 and $10O of equal sums
of each of said denominations redeema-
BILE in coin in 80 years from date of issue and
bearing interest payable semi-annually in coin
at the rate of 3.65 per cent per annum. These
bonds are to be in lieu of the same amount of
four per cent bonds authorized by the act of
July 18th, 1870, and like them are to be exempt
from taxation. The new bonds are to be offer
ed for sale at the different sub-treasuries aud
United States repositories at par and accrued
interest for coin or for United States legal ten
der notes at current market valuation, and the
proceeds are to be applied to the redemption of
any outstanding United States bonds bearing
higher rate of interest.
The Sixteenth Amendment.
The House committee on judiciary today
took vote on the proposition for 10th amend
ment to the constitution as presented and adj
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-06
The Metropolis Disaster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The station at the
wreck of the Metropolis reports Inc arrival of
Capt. VIM. Harrison of Philadelphia, one of
the survivors of the Metropolis, sent by P. and
L. Collins and other authorities to have all the
bodies taken up for the purpose of identifca-
les in that are identified so they can be sent to
their friends Supervising Inspector General
Dumont has rece'red a copy of the certificate
of inspection of I - steamer Metropolis, from
which it appears the steamer was Inspected by
Andrew Craft. assistant hull inspector, and
John w. Blake, assistant boiler inspector.
Capt. Dumont has ordered thorough investi-
CATION by the inspectors at Philadelphia.
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The government in.
spector who examined the Metropolis says in
his opinion she was seaworthy. He says his
inspection was very careful,