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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08

mouthin IZ74. in his twentieth year, but was soon transferred to Yale, perhaps to be nearer his mother and friends. It is but thirty miles across the country from New Haven to Bedding, and the poets vacations during his college course were passed amid the beautiful scenes of his youih-except on two or three occasions, when he joined his brothers in the Con- tinental ranks. In an old house, still standing on the banks of the Saugatuck in Redding, large part of his com mencement poem of I77S is said to have been written.
 The one romance of Barlow's lifc-lit- tie suspected probably by the reader of his grave political and philosophical es- occurred while he was in college.
 From the habit of visiting at his home a classmate Baldwin-later a senator of note from Georgia, whose ser vices in drafting that instrument gained him the sobriquet of '' Father of the Con- stitutlon, be became acquainted with the sister of his friend, who seems 10 have inspired in his breast'the warmest senti. ments oi respect and affection. Before the poets graduation day the young peo- pie were engaged. The father. a rcspecta- ble ciuzen of New Haven. interposed no objection to the betrothal, but when the subject of marriage was preached very properly refused his consen, until th. can didate should have been settled :n some profession or business capable of yielding him support. Very soon after being graduated Barlow became a chaplain in the continental army, and about the same tune the lovers were privately married Of the letters which passed between them during the year which elapsed before the marriage was made public, many of Bar lows were dated at Bedding; these. with hls wife's 10 him, have been preserved. and form an interesting collection, exhib- lting both parties in the most favorable light After leaving the army the poet removed to Hartford, and was little iden- tined with his native town during the re- malndcr of his life. much of which was spent abroad He always retained an interest in 's welfare, however A gaunt old mil Tn Saugatuck. standing until a ie" years ago, was built with money fur nished largely by him. the object being to perpare kiln. dried corn for the West India market. and he was interested in various other industrial enterprises calcu- lated 10 benefit the town
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
Titles And Titles.
New York Norld

Our London namesake relates an anec- dote of the late Victor E'nm 4nuel The king, happening to be aecosted by a peasant girl in the grounds of the palace at Turin, told her who he was. .Eh Bah r exclaimed the girl looking into the royal face: the princess would never have chosen such an ugly man as you l The duke of Norfolk tells story abou, himself. He was travelling in Derby shire and had as tellow-traveler "a the same car a fat. respectable and rich English tradesman with whom he fell into conversation. The train stopped a, T station three or four miles from Chats worth. Half dozen liverIed servants were in waiting d, the station, and d gentleman who got out of another car was received by them with marks of great respect. He recognized the duke of Norfolk. and greetings were exchanged between the two as the train steamed of " Who IS that swell :" inquired the stranger. The duke of Devonshire, ' was the reply No. ycu don't say so .'' exclaimed the astonished burgher. " why. ne IS Jus, as common, ordinary a-looklng chap as you or -
 Fine feathers make fine birds. In England when nobleman title IS kno.n he IS looked upon with profound respect. Yet in 8 large majority of cases, with his t,tle covered up, he would pass current as an English pork butcher or a knight of the goose and shears. In this country. where we have no titles of no- Diiiiy, high official positions nj their place. AS soon as a man becomes a president everybody forgeis that year previousiy he was d machine politician noonobbins with the ffeqHenters cf corner grogge,ies and ready to under take any airty aork io m4ke votes When the shabby cideni of poii:ics ad sanees some seedy politician 10 the bench how soon the title of judge {" burieS n oblivion the fact that q few weeks before the cour, was walking on its uppers : and seeking to pick up a stray fee in the oivil courts. Senator = is magic word which raises the mos, dilapIdated ward striker into immedi- ate dignity.
 Ability. genius. patriotism. honesty. are nothing out of office If Wendell Phillips had held high ofricial position at his death how congressional eulogies would haze been showered spon him :. II Garfield had d,ed when he was only a congressman how little attention his funeral would have attracted outside a thrifty burial committee The American people run after official titles rus, as eagerly a, Eng.Ishmen after litles oi mobility, and n both cases the lnerit ef the individual ~ho bears the ;i;e Is no: .aSen into consideration
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
Bloodhounds to Catch Convicts.
stou ton Post.


 Yes, they are he famous bloodhound.
 that Is, as much bloodhounds as you will ind in Texas. They are simply ioN- hounds trained to hunt men"
 Do you keep them shut up all the ,ime;;"
 Yes. they would make il lively tor the boys fl they got out"
 How often do you have occasion to use them during the year :"
 Not more than two or three times. Convic,s will not leave when they knov good hounds are on hand 10 catch them.
 Could you not dispense with the hounds and depends upon your guns - No. indeed; you cannot hold con viets with sho,guns. l. Is the fear of the hounds which keeps them qaie; De- sertion IS useless when recap,ure Is ! moral certainty. as is ;he case when good hounds are employed
 Do you have difficulty in properly training your hounds:''
 Oh. no that Is about the only sport there IS. Here comes the puppies. We will give them l run and let you see how II Is done.
 4 uusty was sent down the lane and over the fence. through d large field on a run for dear life. When he aad accom-. pllshed about halt mile. or half his cir cut, the puppies. three siN-months-old hounds. were put on his track. and they started, nosing the ground and yelping as they ran. On they kept. over fences and through stubbles and ditches. never teasing their noise. Sometimes they n !, .h had made an ahrup, turn. but soon they would return to the spot where they los. the scent and cautiously feel their way until certain they had the ,ra,l. when they would oil again. The trusiy was long, distance runner, hu, the soft ground made his impromp;u track heavy. and he Jagged as he approached the end of his run. evidently fatigued.
 The dogs gained on him rapidly, and were yelping close upon him. He was ordered to run 10 | tree or fence and get out of their way. so that they would have 10 md him by the scent. He frs, tried to eilmo high gate post. but the dogs. with their noses to the ground. were upon hinl almost, and forced him to take shel- Ter n wagon which was standing in the yard. where he hid himself in the bed jus, as the dogs cape to the gate They looked up the gate post and smelled around little. then without delay fol- lowed the trail to the wagon and diseoy- cred their prey. lying paniing like a tug boat, looked at the perspiring convict. and my hear, smote me for being the cause of his race, but soon found ou, that II was grea, privilege. enjoyed by ou, few, and giving the puppies race
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
Over Sensitivcness.
l hr hristian.

here afe some people, yes. many pee. pie. always looking out for sights They cannot carry on the daily intercourse of the family without some offense is imar- med. If they meet an acquaintance on the street who happens to be preocoupied with business, they attribute his abstrac- ton to some mood personal to them
 selves, and take umbrage accordingly.
 They lay on others the fact of their lfrl- tability. Tt of digestion m akes them see inpeitinenoe in every one they come Tn contact with. Innocent persons. who never dreamed of giving offence. are as- tenlsaed to md some unfortunate word oi momentary taclturnIty mistaken for an insult To say the least the habit t, unfortunate. There are people in this world who have something to do besides talking. joking, and compllmentine. answer foolish questions repeated again and asain. There are persons who now and then appreciate the privilege of Il moments thought or silence and i, k not nee ful tor over sensitive persons to construe weariness and care and labor into indifference. unkindness. or con tempt IL Is far wiser to take the more charitable view of our beings, and not suppose slight is intended unless the shgh, IS open and direct After all, too. lie takes its hues in great degree from the color of our mind. Ii we are frank and generous, the world treats us kindly If, on the contrary, we are sus- picious, men learn to be cold and cautious toward us Let person get the reputation of being touchy and every body is under more or less eons,raint. and in this way the chance of an im- aslnary offence is vastly increased.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
EVER PRESENT.

 Through the sunny hours of childhood, Al liie's ever-restlesS tide, Well know an unseen spin;
 Fingered ever al my side. Tn the radiant dfs ans of boyhood Draped in fancy's brilliant hue, S6ll own the AitCEing presence, Stealing all uiy visions through. Undchaed. the soothing influence
 sui attends me, night and day, Gaarilng with angelic fondness.
 Watching lest go astray, And. when twilight draws the curtains Gently 'er the weary earth. Whea the young Mowers droop Tn slumber And the timid stars have birth = Then the mystic spell grows stronger,
 ARd hand cnfolds my own. When hear the winning cadence
 O. deep and loving tone. A my visions. fancy ireightsd.
 At.e before the glorious Real Earth las grown indeed an Eden
 | have found my Bright Ideal
 - infAtr C. hige'i. :R Ctts5So Teisgr4nf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08

was considered by them the very essence of pleasure. The convict took an old blanket in his hand and aligh,ed on the ground, where the dogs fought him tercely, making vicious springs for him. He repulsed them by butfe,ing them with ihe blanket, jumping away and ,hwar,ing them in any manner without hurting them. Finally one of the dogs fastened his teeth in the convic,'s coarse pants, and, holding on with unyielding tenacity, was swung round and round with yigor until tired. The dogs were then taken by guard, and the convict went away, highly pleased with his sport
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
An Obedient Citizen.
Kentucky State Journal.

Say, friend" said Newport minis ter to one of his flock ," hope you won :, be offended a, what am abou, 10 say.,
 No, al all, sir; go ahead."'
 ' Do you know that that great enemy of both your body and soul, whisky. is getting ruinous hold on you? Why do you drink so much of the vile stuff these days =
 We'll, venerable sir it is not that I am so fond of the whisky itself that am now drinking so much. bat you know the mayor has issued an order requesting all citizens 10 be very sparing of the water works water during the present flood. and hence, to be an obedient citizen. I have wholly ceased drinking that water"
 And you therefore drink no water :"
 "Oh, yes 1 drink water. That's why drink whisky-is is for the water tha, Is in it."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08

:" D.d you pu, |, in wi,h tacks or put ty IS the latest question that wicked men ask of man who has big diamond Tn hls shft. IL Is mean advantage to take of a millionaire, bu; they do it. Peek'S .>nr.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08

. tell ye, Bli. no girl can fool me. If call on a girl and she doesn't say much and acts like she wants ne .o leave, and don't shake hands With me4when ! leave, and don: ask me ,o eailazan, i, $ very seldom ever call back to see her. -A:nheky .>fih /ewnt.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
Ar,emus Wards Answers 10 Correspon :
 dents.

Revived by the New York Tribune.
 Saecharlssa.-" have no home where shall go:' If you want .Home. Sweet Home. you had better 20 on q sugar plantation.
 Laura Matilda" have an unfortu nate tendency, even on trival occasions, to she'd tears. How can proven, il? Lock up the shed.
 Traveller.-Hew long was Ar,emus Ward in California! Five fee, ten-and- a-half
 Speeula,or.-" Is petroleum frequen, in caves: No but caves are frequen, in petroleum.
 RULES OF THIS HOUSE.
 Children in arms not admitted, if the arms are loaded.
 Children under one year cf age not ad- mitted, unless accompanied by their pa. rents or guardians.
 Ladies or gentlemen will please repor, any negligence or disobedience on the par, of the lecturer
 Ariemus Ward will not be responsible for money, Jesely. or other valuables. unless leit with him 10 be returned in a week or SO
 Persons who think they will enjoy themselves more by leaving the hall early Tn the evening, are requested 10 do SO with as httie noise aS possible.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
Assisting Ills No,ce
The Hatcher

\ visiting friend found Simkins with hls coat o;i standing on his doorstep the other night anu rem srked
 suffering Crsar. man. you'll catch an awful cold out here in your shirt sleeves
 That's what ! want. s1ii Slmkins. eheetiuliy. Co; 10 sing bass solo al . church entertainment tomorrow night. you know
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
The Memphis X Little Rock Ry.

This popular and reliable route. with its two double daily passenger trains. is the di rect and quickest route to ali points East South, Southeast. Close connections al Lit tie Rock and Memphis. Pullman sieepers on nigh; trains. oni, one chaage from Little Rock 10 New York. Five hours quicker than any other route. Special inducements offered 10 enligrants.
 For information IT regard 10 lands apply te
 THOMAS ESSEX,
 Land Commissioner. Little Rock. The great through freight line between Little Rock and Eastern citIes-Cincinn.;i Louisville. Memphis. etc Through bills oi iading 10 ai, points, do mestIc and foreign.
 FoF full attenuation with maps, schedules rates. etc, 2pplY to
 D. C. ROBERTS.
 Gen. Pass and Iicke, Art
 F. K. SHELBY.
 Receiver and General Manager,
 Little Rock Ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
TEXAS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY

t"CoTTo< BEf.T EoUTE.') he siioriest route to all points tn ArSansaw and Texas The direct line to >t- Louts, hicago. in- eian1u. Louisville. Washington. Phiiadciphfa New York. Baltimore and all points ia lhe North and EAst.
 Pullman Palace sleeping or ali through trains to >t. Lnnis nion Depot. airS. Jon, sboro Tex srkana. Tyler, Corsicans, W aco an.l Nctsrsgar For through rat,- and fuli information address
 GEO. N ILL EN, Tra,fie Manager N. hiifi a.en tgi-, II. Louis. Mo.
 Pine Blaf. Ark
 W. K. WopDAKD, Receiver and t,en-I Manager
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08

LITTLE ROCK ARK
 l. now prvpar,,i tp book orders Tor Ese, from ,e following .aricfi,s af land and water awls-.ns an 'e t.cu pure and safe arrival. NJ czgs shp,f t. o- II Rcail for shipping esrti in season. Plymouth Rock .ggs eI hand now
 fklt E> FER SETTING: oF ls Es;t.>: f!h isi"1ltk Rock Se S' N hIte l.. shorNs |, q >ltNcr >Pansivd Ham Mammoth BroHfr hnrxs H Turkeys- H Issl ta,s '.eeSs Whiie Ifaiiaa! 8 s.i kti'ten er Bremen Ptkfn pucks sl t'c'se ~ R.Hen Bucks | sa High class fancy pigeons, = varieties ai pretty l,ieiuye not i.s- than ss per pai, If'Tt.IE~. .h K'd Irish >eif T.. Pointers. spaniels and Rat Terriers. >uut stsr catalogue.
 JoH< pEEE>. ,l4 ~vxea;lt ~;, Il.fle Rock. ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-08
THE ARKANsAw VALLEY ROUTE.

LITTLE ROCK FORT SMITH RAILWAY AND LlITtf Roo h. MISSISSIPPI RIVER xIEN A> RAILWAY
 Is the shortest ana best route far eig and pas seng-rs from litfi- Rock aiIa tH4ats ir ArkanSAs NiA Arkansas tt.x to New Orleans Hui all pai5ifs -ontb aad East aad via Van Bur.n to al points North and N
 sale l.tss.ssa Of ihe he.i lai iu thr state special inine' msil's offered fs iuinit grants.
 nr information. as ta lands. eic.. appfy hfNRt Npttb. [. NJ. ttfB>gN.
 t,e ersi Mlnager i.aui commissioner. !. \. WnpiB>'h\ Irafhc Nstaxer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-19
EitA Persona Is.

Mr., II, W. Tilien is stopping at North
port camp ground,
Hon -, Evcleth has gone from Boston
to Saratoga for a few days.
Mr.. VI. 5. Campbell of the Hospital is
spending his vacation at Oxford
Mr.. Ira II. S;urgis and DIR, North contem
plate taking a trip to the Isle of Jersey and
England and Scotland.
Mr.. George C. Bent, chairman of the re-
publican town committee of Cambridge,
Mass, was in town Yesterday.
Mr., VI. \, Dow of Liberty, but formerly
in the livery business on Winthrop street,
Augusta, is in the city for several days.
Mr. Charles UaRgerty, who studied law
with Herbert NJ. Heath this city is in Au-
gusta. He is pract;cing law in Southbridge,
Mass
Hon Maurice c. Blake OF San Francisco,
formerly of this State, was in the city
Yesterday and in company with Mr.. ]. j.
Clark of Bangor called on Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. John F. Rjsley of Providence, r. L.,
was Ia the city, yesterday. He spoke for
Garfield in the election of four years ago.
Tie brings an encouraging report from Rhode
Island. Many Irish Americans there are
coming nut for Blaine and Logan and form
'oE clubs in the interest of the republican
ticket
\ Minneapolis, MINI, paper announces
that Rev. II. W Tilden has arrived in that
city on two months vacation, He will preach
IN Il. Paul the last two Sundays in August
aud commence his duties at HYDE Park,
Mass having accepted a call to preach there.
MI I'iden had very pleasant journey out
and Is much taken with the western country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-19
HAI.L0WEI.L.

The stock holders of the American National
Bank met last Monday forenoon and formed
A new banking association under the name of
the Hallowell National Bank, John Graves was
chosen president, and A. ID. Knight, cashier
Tnhn Graves, j. K. Bodwell, VIM. Wilson.
+ A Sanborn and 3. + Warner. directors
Business will be continued by the American
National Bank until the expiration of its
charter Sept 10th when the new bank will
be ready to continue the business under the
new charter.
Mr. Dudley Haskell of san Francisco,
Cal. formerly of Liyermore, Me, is visiting
his sister here. Mrs J. +, Russell.
Rsspbsrries are in the market at 10 cts. per
mart and hlueberries at 20 cts.
Abnut four hundred names have been
signed in about one day for a Blaine and
Logan Club.
q w. Johnson. the submarine diver. eN-
,uined what there is left os the bridge pier
NEXT west of the draw pier to estimate the
cost of removing it. He has not vet COM
Melted the work of deepening the channel at
the islanders wharf.
Mrs Bowman of Farmingdsle fell while
sliohtinc from carriage near the corner OF
Middle and Union streets Thursday afternoon
and receiveda severe injury TO her hip. She
was carried into the house of Ruel Mariner
and several physicians summoned, who sdvis'
"A bsr immediate removal to her home. DIR.
Ir,ting accompanied her and on examination
fnund a fracture of the neck of the temur.
Leonard Arres. painter, badly laeera'ed
the side of his foot on nail Ihsrsdsy'
which will disable him from work for some
time ,,h.;
f. H. Bloxsom has sold out his asloon busl-
ness next to Bacon's barber shop. to Ihos-
NJ. Clark and Eugene Sinclair, but VIII con
Time this business at his saloon near PINK
hams market :
John A. Fuller has removed his stock OF
iewelrv to Monmouth Center, where he VIII
carry on the business. ~,
The Sons of Veterans of Augusta, Hal
low and Gardiner will have sn excursion 10
Oak Point and the ocean, next Tuesday
The pink eve" has made its appearanee
among the horses of the Hsllowell Granite
Co. One horse has died.
Mr.. Tuck is shipping about so bushels OF
cherries day from here.
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Church Notices.

Kew, A. L. Lane, Professor in the Coburu
classical Institute, will supply the pulpit OF
u'e First Baptist Church tomorrow.
Meeting to morrow at the First Christian
HeuFeh on Northern Avenue. this city, al
1880 \. NJ. Sunday school at so P. NJ.
All are invited.
ReF. c. w. Bradlee will occupy his pulpit
on the morrow in the NJ. f. Church and
preach on The Faithful Saying" Praise
meeting at 80 o'clock.
Rev, b. Minard will preach in the Free
baptist church of this city tomorrow morning
" 1850; evening at 80. Subjects "a Call
" baeSsIiders," and "Who is on the Lords
sue Each service will be preceded by an
roa's prayer meeting, God is pouring out
'' spirit upon the congregation, The seats
4e tFee and all are cordially invited, especially
" the evening meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-19
TON COFFIN.
A Letter From One of His Fellow Towns
men.

WISrHRoP, Juls II, 1884.
To the Editor Renne5ec Journal:
Much mas been said for week pas, in
various papers about one Thomas S. coffin,
who has resided in this tom more or less for
twenty years. Now Tom NAV be a knave.
but no one in Winthrop knows it To be a
fact 1t u more hearsay than fairness TO saw
nothing Of christian forbea-ance. that should
induce men 10 be not too hasty in judging
1t j. rumored that Tom, and Fred, his broth
or, have attempted 70 sWindle one Carl
kretzchmar If Red Lake Falls, MINI. But
vino knows such - be the fActs Who knoxs
but kreizehmsr has attempted 70 swindle
Tom and has raised the cry II thief thar he
may the better consgmmate hi. schemes. Ii
there is no foundation for the charge q,
fraud than there i for the ramOr thst Gotta
has sold bis worthless bonds ITO many OF the
wealthy citizens Of Winthrop" then certain
ly Thomas ). Coffin in this. hi. day Of trial
and adversely, should have the sympathy Of
all lovers Of fair play. Knowing ali the
parties whom it is alleged that Coffin has
s"lndled in this place, | have taken some
ittle pains to inyv stigate the rumors, and OF
all the wealthy men" here who have been
'Je~ed' BY the Coffins, can find but one.
AHsbn H. r fO-t- ana the circumstances are
these Sometime last fall, VI B. Coffn.
Toms father, hired SIPS. Of Frost, giving
him hi- note and one of these Red Lake
bonds As security. Nov Capt. NJ. b. Coffin.
who il worth at least $4,000. says 10 Mr.
Frost When that note is due you shall
have your money" And this Is the extent
If Tom. swindling the people Of Winthrop.
Tom is erratic, know. aud 50 are many
good men, bat never did he, as the Eastern
Argus says to-day. Openly proclaim" any
woman who might be stopping at his house,
a. his mistress, Ga the contrary, he Away.
spoke OF this woman, TO whom the Argus
alude-. "a his house keeper. ard such, and
such only, have no DOUBT she was Before
We condemn Tom or his attorney. let US
learn Who this Carl kretzchmar is, and as
certain if he is worthy of all confidence; if
he il a rascal Then he will be relagated 10
his proper position, but more proof than his
business transactions in Winthrop will
be required to convince us that he is a
biackleg JUsTICE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-19

cit is the meaur.t hav weather | ever saw
queth -a}wart farmer Yesterday morning.
1t is even so. Tar-e vas never anything like
IT, Two weeks of the hayiug season have
passed and not half of the crop has been har-
vested The morning dawns fair and bright,
hut ere the sun has hardly reached the merid
ian rain will commence to foil Irreparable
damage has been done to the hay crop Of the
State and farmers have suffered loss OF
thousands of dollars. 1t was reported yes
tcrday that forty acres of grass on Mr.. Stargis
farm in Vassalboro had been cut down, but
could not he made into hay with the present
weather. Many hay-makers have stopped
their moving machines entirely and await a
more favorable season.