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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-08-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
August Term, 1890.

THURSDAY, Aug. Z, $50 A. NJ.
Board met persuant 10 adjournment
present as yesterday.
Board proceeded with examination
OF assessment rolls.
The following bills were examined
and ordered paid:
George c. Stocking. clerk in assessors
office ..........4........ ....... S256 90
j. w. Pierce. clerk in assess or's office I76 90
Geo. $. Hopkins, clerk in assessors Office. 30 0)
Whitman Il Page work on plat book 80. Is %
ii. NJ. Pierce, deputy assessor ............ 204 o.
c. NJ. Moore, deputy assessor .... .......t "a %
Samuel Is. Jones deputy assessor ...... '9O4 o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The recognition Of agriculture In the
affairs of the Nation, and the Importance
Of the farmer AS force in the political
and social economy Il more and more APP
precisted by public Journals, public men.
and the Government itself. The position
Of the farmer Is far different from what
L was generation ago. and in this Is
shown the value and Importance of edit
cation ass factor In public peiiey. There
was 4 time when the farmer was not the
e hcsted and Intelligent citizen which
he is today. A plodier III his business
which was conducted in very crude
fashion, he WAS also regarded as little
mors than \ pleiaer by the Intelligent
classes OF mechanics anal frasiesrnen who
occupied places above him. He found Il,
difficult torise or to assert his rccogaieio "a
by others. In the State aud nation hs
was regarded as Of little inaaeace outs hi.
Of the particular power which he {. ssld
exert At times Of annual clectious. and
that power MAS SO well under control
that the farmer was himself iguorsnt Of
It's force or value to others. Stsfes and
the National Government dssJlittlc for
him or his interests. &
Now, however, this has all been
changed. Influences have been silently
q work which have wrought complete
Transformation In tn position Of, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

ard penalties for joking about z ~ =, .nd
srs : commanding officer? WE
,rembilng NJ u. approached nes esp'h. a. a.
m .ad. gra.pinf NJ e. sbraT ny fisht hahh
"a nod, u bis, erclaiasd;
~ Pc. I.,, Il ,here. VI r. Pas ii there :
Fa- u,omert 81. F. vas speeehless, and
~, o,s,ears h me cabin nearly fell Of their
'ssir, viii laughter. but quickly rising 10
the occasiOa NJ + replied soIemnly
.put Is tiere, dock.
sSox. last night drank with you, con-
timed the duke. AMI to-day You must drink
nth me, anil pouring oat two drinks OF
shisksy from the captains deeantsr, the
ughing sailor prince touched glasses with
the solemn VI. +.
". r left the cabin trying to settle in
his own mad whether the yarn be hsd spun
xas an Invention or fact. In this state he
returned to his messmstes. TO whose in
qairies as To what took place 10 the cabin he
v ould only return iaughingly; Didn't /
tell you he d send for mes' l; seems that
in the course Of the conversation in tie
cabin soue one had told the duke the story
with which M. F. had RECALLED the ship. IL
so struck lis highness fancy that he insisted
on seeing the author at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
Tho Flag Over tho schooihousss,

During the past three or four weeks
rs we have travelled through different
parts OF the state, we have been i'm.
pressed with the force aud appropriate
ness Of that public sentiment which has
found popular expression in the display
ing Of the American nag over the public
school buildings Flying across the
state by rail, or Jogging along in private
team we have often seen the stars and
stripes displayed from the small
road-corner sehool-house, or the
large building IN city and village,
aud It's sight Ia always one OF great
cheer. "We have a country and this Is
its emblem, IA tho Involuntary remark.
Here the youth who are being educated
for usefulness are also tauSht love Of
country aud loyalty to Government, the
frat elements of a true education. The
ilag Inspires liberty and herosm. 1t Is
an object lcssna in real citizenship more
forcihle than any amount Of text book
instruction. f'ew traitors will ever be
found among the ranks of scholars
who daily see the stars and stripes
floating over their heads --enblem of the
power OF the Government, aud the pro
lection which 10 ever affords to all its
loyal subjects on sea or land; no civil
war il ever again liable to rend nation
whose unity "a represented by one t'a@,
to which loyalty and devotion arr daily
ineuleaicd IN the minds Of youth coming
mp to years of activity and usefulness in
life. through training in the public
schools. IL Il glorious sight
to sec The grand aag of the
United STATES floating ut the cross roads
aud corners of the country side. and
amid the stirring marts of trade IN busy
eitIes aud towns Let the work of pa
triotic education in this direction 20 on
until not school shall be found In the
hud which Is not also given the higher
Distinction of "A national armory for the
training of citizens in love of home and
country, devotion to liberty and loyalty
to that government which protects all
as subjects and recognizes education AS
the highest element in making useful. in
telligcnt citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
MAINE GOSSIP.

Fishermen at Belfast discovered. so it -
reported, large sea gull with wings out
spread, but quite dead, apparently dying
was found to be kite. in the cord Of
shleh the bird vas en,aGgled and which
was floating above them. Here's hint for
ihs flying machine inventor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Tfe new silver notes are palmer took
,a,, Tho, those now in circulation, hut
The work upon them ia finely executed
They are headed with the new title
s,'rbe nltod States Of America proml-
sea 10 pay. and under the amount appear
the words ain coin This may be gold
or silver at the option OF the government
and the note l. made of illegal tender,
as was not done 10 the ease of either the
gold or silver certificate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The congressman of ouisiana are
commended for their course with regard
to the lottery bill but are likely 20 fnd
thorny the path to reelection la Their
state. Not ono 81 them made the claim
that the bill IL unconstitutional and none
81 them are recorded "A voting against
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
Maize judiciary.


Main. is another state which nss to'
giyeo .ay t, an elective judiciary delislo ! :
sad tha renominaiioB Of Judge PEERS 70 %
cI,ief iss.iee ls an illustration Of the super
iarity on Iesyiog such appointments ~ eae
hssJ, Of The governor, rather thaa IN max
~, shsu, liz issue Of political amps ses'
f. i more than esineidenca that me ~,
= aries Of States where the spp3iS't's ~
.v.arra prevails st4ad high among fh"ae OIL
~. ffo;a, i. 1, /, cause and efecE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

With confidence Inspired by having
obtained n United States 5cnator.hip.
The Republicans Of Delaware go into the
approaching state contest with vim
md there q chance that they win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The Democrats have gained four Sen.
atofs and fifteen Representatives In The
Legislature, Brethren, let IA keep our
hands firmly on the anti prohibition
pillow. The furrow il turns is straight
and handsome. - inriHRa irpDs.
Republican Editors win do well to
place the above statement Of the Argus
on tile for future reference. II IL not
expected that the Argus will lose any OF
there viii likely come u time when our
contemporary will not want the people
10 iind II holding that pillow aud trampiug
In the muck Of that furrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

We are on the eve of general uprising
against the innocent looking but mischief
making sir gun This is being brought
about by the accidents constantly happening
al illustration of which was given in Port
land Sunday when one little fellow shot
aaolhcr 10 the eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Bristol Mills is experiencing war of
tchool factions that has already resulted in
he arrest of five persons and the end not
yet reached, At one time each faction wss
represented by r teacher in the same school
house with results better Imagined than
described.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Yesterday rain was rather a ieI- o''eS
IN tbo.e who were declaring In Suhaay
sunshine that the Maine state ar
..outd hive come one week later. hs
pretty hard to predict what o'a 'f''
has IN store for MS There seems To pe
some ground, however for the gun"
,,on.raI belief that good weather usually
,....,..,,not,Ics "A full moon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The Bangor owners of the schooner
Lsrrie Cobb are rejoicing they are to divide
among themselves ss5j 8, in gold. Tim.
sum was collected hy the United Stat :
minister at Caracas from the Venezuela1
government for damages sustained by u
collision with the steamer Ana Enloeia,
sad to have been owned by the Venezuelan
authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The Ne@ York papers are printing
cultures Of the Grant monument a. Il
win look when the money % build Il J..
secured Gous!aering the elusive isieal
tha slralgns arc very fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

And now cholera seeiDs likely 10 DC
added 10 the horrors of Russian barb
ariam. An outbreak has already o.
CURED al a fortress and occasioned mheh
alarm. II the true condition OF many %
gassiaa prisons has been accurately .o''.
cholera would be looked upon a. q fe''e'
hy the Wretclied Inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The steamboat inspectors were in the city
yesterday and inspected the steamer +. |. c.
They found her all correct AMI granted her
n license to navigate the river between
WaterVilc and Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The euiogistie words spoken ia The
halls Of Congress saturday in memory
u Randall aud Beck carried conviction
that theg proceeded from the heart d
sincerity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Henry NJ. Packard. Esq, with survey
ing party in the employ of the State are in
Aroostook inst now surveying the tract of
nearly iO,CQo acres purchased by the State
from tae nonresident propretors. Netrly
Is. 600 acres are in Foyt Kert and over / / =
Oo0 acres ia FrenchvilIe. besides over
%, eco acres previously surveyed in Mais-
wssks township. MIR. Packard hopes to
finish the survey this fail. The State will
deed the lots at nominal prices TO actual
settlers. many IF whom had settled upon s
previous tn its purchase by the State. Hoo.
CYRUS A. Packard. the State land saent, is
expected there soon to- make further ar
engagements as TO the sale of the iats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The steamer Lizzie NJ Snow. will not
run from this ETY. the remainder of the
ses son, but will run ftom Gardiner as us.
ual, leaving Gardiner at A. NJ. and lcav-
ing Bath at T.. NJ. on her return trip,
Iailv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Names burglars now that high prices at
he summer resorts have dissipated their
earnings are again on the war path.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Yesterday was wet day for the scholars
to get out for the first day of school still
there was very good attendance in spite Of
the ather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Jewellers say the passage Of the silver hill
has caused sharp advance in all articles
of silver ware, in some instances as much
rs twcniy per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Bangor is waking up +, the fact that 10
has too many dogs running about the sire t..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
oivss General Satisfaction.

The reaDpoin,nens Of Judge Peters @
the Chief Jsstie,-.hip OF ths Superior toal'
xili ziye general satisfscsion- There = no
aaoFe fair minsed, learned and dfsefin''Sa-
ing Judge on any bench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The Hext mornng Senator ingalls, was
more or less Mortified At finding in the loc'l
newspaper true report of all be hal sad,
Including the eunest recommendation Of a
certain shaving soap which he unqusldedly
pronounced the best that could be had. But
the reporters vengeance was not yet salts
fed. He marked the article and sent it to
the manufacturer OF the recommended soap
In fortnight the newspapers, the peiiodi-
Gals, and all the many means employed b.
advertisers were brought mao use, and Ser
stor Ingalls, eloquent ellogy of that soap
was printed in every form that could be de-
vised to attract popular attention. And the
worst os it was that the senator could nat
deny that the very expressions. earnest and
glowing as they were. were all his own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Bangor ueople are having much practise
with which to develop their sporting in
stinets. The stories sboGt bear snd a
deer killed in Bangor last week and a
moose al Levant during this time were not
complete without the following from Ran
gar paper Thursday night mink having
emerged from the waters of kendaskesg
stream climbed up the pier and being seen
by several small boys near lie was chase
along the street. In front of VIM. f.
Mann's drug store Officer Nickerson was
standing 10 conversation with the clerk. lie
WAS more than startled, so it is ssid, when
the mink, driven BY the small boys darted
between his legs and rushed into the store
An eifers was made to and the little animal
but he evidently had gone mp stairs AMI
slowed himself among the boxes and bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Work on the construction of the electric
road over Rines' Hill will begin to-day II
the weather is suitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Ii looks as though business was booming
at the Domestic Bakery. They sold 49,
loaves of their home made bread yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The September meeting of the Loan and
Building Association will be held in the
aldermens' room on Wednesday evening
next at I.S0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The W. c. 4. L. will meet in the Con
grcgationaI chapel to morrow, (wedncs.
day at $50. A full attendance is ~.
quested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Mr. Chxudler Weber is taking out his
old furnace and putting in = larger Kohler
furnace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

TLe echoes from Maine resound aFn'
diminished from Wyoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Mrs. NJ /. Gould has removed her dress
making rooms = AlIes's Block. book bind
cry entrance, aad uill spea Sept D..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Capt. Joseph l.. Beck and his excellent
wife passed the SD anniversary of their
wedding quietly at their homes on saturday.
The occasion found them enjoying good
hcal,h after so many years of a happy life
together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
NEW ApvnRrIsnxsnrs TODAY

Amascmen:s-Rris;ol's Educated Horses,
Cioaks- NJ. n. Andrews \ CO.
Nnsie- Bean 4 lIanlen.
Wautcd--tcok.
Wanted honsckeepcr.
uausskerper wanted.
Cook wanted.
Change OF rime-Sir. l.ixsic NJ. Snow.
New raugts al o. Williamson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
Daily Hraatbtt aonraal
Iu:SaAf, SEPT. ls. 1890.

Cards Of thanks and resolutions Of respect,
will b charged II the rate Of ten cent? . linz
All advertising announcements Of entertain
menss whose object Is the raising Of money
viii Be charged u The rate Of sfecn cents
kna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The ladies Of Augusta know an econom-
ieal thing when they see il. and shst IL Why
they al use Brussels soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
PRESS COMMENTS.
Caprtctous Creature.

Summer wseps - she gathers her faded
skirss about her and checks her Saratoga
trunk for other chimes. hat il is pity she
didn't keep back her tears till nsxt week,
and give tee big State Fair chance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Persons interested in Old style architect
nre, which is now becoming so popular in
exterior construction az well as interior
decoration, will find a good example Of the
colonial style Of decoration in the work
upon the front entrances Of the residence Of
Mrs NJ. A. Chandler, corner Of Green and
Chapel streets. There ia something very
substaft.s and pleasing in the pillars, oval
window ard hu;ed panels in the work Of
the front door which offers good study for
modern carpents r. who wish to initiate the
colonial examples, so full OF simplicity. cor
rect lines and ideas Of beauty. The int
nor CT the reiijenec also doubtless has
good specimen, Of plea ing design which
m gh. be initiated to advantage in modern
construction, provided IL has no. been re-
built or modernizei by so-called "improve-
mems" When one tees the real beauty
of these old houses i, is wonder how they
ever came 70 be changed to conform 10
inodeiD ideas Of comfort AMI correct taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16
BACH CLUB GOSSIP.

The pArs0u oeesH9uatif gets III : niVfai
ixiag mood Ard in this predieament We
fonod MIN at tie last Club meeting. He
Iai.i down his paper as several of Us who
h.d changed 90 NEE. az the door came 10
together.
IRA last ike 10 know where American
literature will terminate. I.s the dime mu-
seam variety that is row the most greedily
deycured and magazines as well as the daiIy
newspapers hunger for articles from noto-
rl0us characters simply to satisfy the insa-
table and diseased appetite Of their readers.
Here's story alyertisei-a composite
novei--aboat oae etherfalizei ideal, the
writer's Of which are slugger, n circus
manager and other Individuals who have
acquired nototiety 10 their several depart
meats. The bull fighter and base ball cap
tain are not on the .ist. il they were should
expect to see the etaeriaized ideal prodied
around the bases by the Espsda and caught
cut at home by the representative of our
great national game.
Then again, the Parson continued,
look al tbs way ia which the language is
mangled in the newspapers. When It is
remembered that our people are deriving
from this source more education, good,
bad and Indifferent than from any other, il y
not strange that there are those 'old fogies
who cry out against hastily written articles
in which are grammatical mistakes that
woala put 70 blush a schoolboy.
Grammatical errors however, are not so
common AS errors Of taste; for instance
take the foli0win3 wbi n ind here in one
OF our Maine pspers
The loss Of infant children ia an unusu-
ally trying bereavement 90 their parents'
for they always remind them of the words
of Christ, For of spch is the Kingdom of
Heaven. The death of little Hannah was
particularly trying, As il was the result OF
disordered liver. an event rarely ehr0nl-
eIed in one 80 young.
Our Scribe was g.tiiag uneasy and re-
minded the Parson that while such as he
took a week 70 prepare a sermon aud when
their barrels were full coR,ented themselves
with upendlng these reccptacles aui using
the sermons over a,ain, newspaper bad TO
preach much longer discourse TO II larger
more eonglomrrate snl more critical aud
ence Furthermore that to the newspapers
rather than the clergy it was due that be
nighie,l doctrines had been selegsted to the
attic of desuetude. etc. The Senator see
ing he drift Of affairs, knowing that If the
Scribe and the Parson got under way their
srangle woul1 occupy the evening changed
the subirrt vnrv deftlY.
"L1ok out, isrs9n, von're Trading on
dangerous ground. You wait to be-
ware Of Lem if he's like Others
of his craft aui ! guess he il. To
illustrate III tell you what happened to
Senator ingalls, while | was in Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

| knew IN old tar once, remarked tie
Commodore, that could give you newspaper
reporters points and not strain his imagina
ton either. Ills usme was Michael Fah.
erty. although knowing ! was Msine InaA
he always declared he shipped from Blaine
Instead of Ireland. But he never wa
known bv his proper name always going by
the title VI. +. II was NJ. +. do this ant
VI. F. DO that. he was the biggest liar
ever knew and like newspaper men of sim
lar ilk oh don't mini Lsm-.hey're nat
all that stsmp--he could lie so handily that
once he actually came TO believe his lie and
were he here tonight would doubt
less swear il was an actual occurrence At
the time of the story We were lying at Glib
rslter, whlre the Duke of Edinburgh vas
with the Galsies. Wei. one day NJ. F
returned from a trip On shore declaring tia
he had mes the ''siook" in saloon, that
the dock hal asked him 70 drink, thst
Trey hal done so several times. that tbs
look was s5ou. T. pay for ii when he, ".
E.. saii
Excuse ne, dock says I. looking digni-
fed and slspGiag down the money. 'wnea
". f. drinks with royalty he alters psys
Put il there, NJ. ) says the doos, and
whenever We meet rnE Il there
NJ +. wourd up his story by saying tbs.
the duke vas cemieg off TO call on him
NJ F's latest story soon spread through the
ship ard every body frum the commanding
officer to the jack o the dnss was laughing
At il. The ssterneen was sbogt half worn
axaY when word was passed that the cap
tsin of the Gslsiea was approaching the
de. Then there was hurying in hot
haste, the sides we're manned, the marine
guard psrssied. and NJ +. was seat for to
pipe the royal visitor over the side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

of visitors from BAR Harbor and other
points. AS there were five pullman, five or
binary and two baggage cars on the Yam
kee yesterday and two engines required to
draw the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

The third annual cattle show AMI fair Of
the Sosth kenDebec Agricultural Socisty
will be held al South Windsor, Tne.dsy.
We5nf siay and Thursday, Sept. 30, ard
Oct. ! ami 2. The frs, day !. to be devoted
TO receiving agd assignment Of exhibits;
second. TO examinations Of commuters, 2
AMI year eli colts and three
minute class; third, hall exhibition,
a~ard of committees and ho,tiag Of 2.50
and free for sll races. This exhibition will
take plsc. en- the new grounds and
uack Of The society a, South
Winisor, AMI judging from past
snfesssfui fairs the approaching one will
be Scil worth visiting. The officers Of the
,ociety are President, George Brown;
Secretary, Y. II. Mooer., Pit;,ton: Depart
ment Superiutendents-T r. II.
Mooers; Horfes, L. A. Howe; Neat Stock,
A. y. Douglass; Hall, David Given Sheep,
Sxioe and Poultry. J. s. Gray; Ladies De.
parsmeni, Miss NJ. c. Bryant. Mrs. A. B.
Soyes, Mrs. N. J. DonneIj, MIS-. George
Brown, Mrs. L. A. Howe; Marshal, John
D. Hslpin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-09-16

Evening school will begin next Monday
evening a, the Grammar school hall SEES
Friday evenings. Mr. Robertson will have
the general management. Oliver Turner
and Mrs. Peterson are among the number
of tea chpts