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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
Good Corn and Tobacco.

On February the editor Of the Hart>
ford (Ohio county, Herald distributed to
this patrons of that paper Sl0j in gold as
premiums for the two great staples, corn
and tobacco. The fair was held in the
couri-hOu-e in Hartford, XIV, and drew
quite a large crowd of the best farmers in
that section The samples of corn were
each thirty ears. snd of tobacco ten
pounds. About two hundred samp pies
we're entered, and liner display has
rarely been aeen in Kentucky. The pres
miums wSrs oIyrsd year ago, which
caused MANY farmers to ssad abroad for
the beat seeds thsy could get 10 order to
gro" ths crops With which to compete
Thus tho good display WAS not sccident-
al. but wholly consequent upon deter
mins;ioa brought about by Col. Rarrelt's
niivr of the premiums 90 above mentisned
There Is no doubt that the farmers who
competed for these premiums have in~
creased their crops either IN yield or
quality. II this hal been generally done.
and she increase but FIVE per cent, the
benefit To the county would have been
about So. 600.
A prominent English agricultural pa
per is led TO believe that ID. science Of
agriculture is progressing, ard bases its
supPositioa on the fact that farmers are
taking more interest in fairs and s1hibi-
tioLs sf agricultural product. shan ever
before. This is goo-i Indication that in
Kentucky, too We are on the upgrade of
improy eIneut -Courisr-J Journal
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
The Rev Liquor Ell.

The following is the new liquor law as
1t passed both Houses of the Legislature
SECTION |. Be it enacted by the Gcner-
al Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky, That section 10 of chapter 90,
article IS, title, Grimes and Puni,h>
ment, be, and the same is hereby repeal
ed.
SEC , That it shall not be lawful for
any persons having license to sell spirit
Gus, vlnous or malt liquors by the drink,
TO sell, give or loan any such liquors, or
the mixture Of either, knowingly to any
person who is an inebriate, or in the
habit of becoming intoxicated or drunk
10y the use Of any such liquors or to suffer
or permit any such persons to drinkof such
liquors, or the mixture of either, in the
har-room, saloon, or in or upon any ten,
ement or premises in his possession or un.
der his control. Any one so offending
shall be subject to fine of fifty dollars
for each oflense, to be recovered by indict>
ment of grand jury in any court of com,
petent Jurisdiction, or hy warrant before
the county judge or justice OF the peace
OF the county in which the offense was
comitted; and the person 80 found guilty
shall also be deemed as having forfeited
his license. and the court before which
the trial is had shall so adjudge.
SEC 3. That in addition to the fine
aforesaid, the person who shall violate
any of the provisions of the second sec,
ton of this act. shall, together with his
sureties on his bond, be liable to a civil
action for damages by the wife, or the
father, or the mother, or the child OF such |
inebriate, or persons so in the habit of be-
coming intoxicated or drunk, in which |
punitive damages HAY be assessed.
SEC 4 That this act shall take effect
and be in force from the date of passage.
The following amendments to section
were passed
Provided however, That the person so
elling shall not be liable TO civil action
o the wife, father, or ether relative, un-
ess written notice, forbiddng such sale.
las been given the person SO selling
'rior To the ofiense complained OF
Provided such action shall be brought
Fithin one year from the time the cause
I action has occurred, and not after"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
The Bank Bill.

We have examined the hank bill
recently Iassed by the House of Rep.
resentaiives, known as the Bigger
Bank Bill" and gives it our unqnaf-
fled approval. The bill was intro
duced by Judge Bigger Of Paducah.
and has for its Object the lavation Of
bank stock which heretofore has
been exempt with the exception of
tax of Fifty cents upon each share.
We are at loss to conceive what plaus-
able argument can be adduced against
taxing share in a hank worth one
hundred dollars in the same manner
and form and at the same rate that
any other property or form of wealth
Is taxed which is of equal value. If
a man owns Il horse worth one hun
dred dollars be is taxed for county
and town purposes or the value there
Of. Now LET him sell the horse and
invest the one hundred dallars in a
bank and 10. he pays no tax. Nov.
why? If We say that it is because he
is a banker, then Il viii be urged that
we are appealing to the prejudices of
the people. Well, if that is not the
reason will some one, pray, give us
the reason? When a man can con. |
teBtedlY sit down with million dol |
lars in a bank. and not pay farthing
TO keep up the county or town in
which he lives. we think it high time
TO make some sort of an apneal TO
somebody TO correct this inequality of
taxation. We regard bank stock
stock, or any other Kind of
stock just as We do any other kind of
liable TO tie sane burdens.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
kfOly Father Leo NEsY.

The Courier Journal is Informed by
The Rev. Father Caesar Cdcchiarlni that
the new!y-elected Pope has many quail.
ties similar to the late Holy Father Plus
IN. lie is a well educated man, and, at
the same time, amiabie. lie is not aris>
tocratic, but popular. and very generous
to the poor. Rev. Father Cesar Cucchia,
rini WAS born m Italy. and he had the
pleasure of seeing the present Pope, in
the city of Toii, while ne (Father Cesar)
was a student at that place. At that
time the Present Pope was Cardinal
Bishop OF Perugia. In the year 1857,
this same Father Cesar was favored to
see him at Agnani. The new Pope was
horn at CarpinetO, near the city of Agna.
nj, and in 1857 visited his old home and
remained in the Convent OF the Minor
Conventuals of st. Francis during his
stay. Father Caesar was at that time a
student in that place, and had the hap
piness of forming his acquaintance. Now
Cardinal Pecci. rs Pontiff, governs the
whole Roman Catholic Church
On good authority it is stated that
Pope Leo XIII was not chosen by adora-
ton. but by the requisite majority OF the
Conclaye;' That Cardinal Bilio having
declined to he a candidate. his partisans.
nine Cardinals, gave their
votes for Cardinal Pecci; that when the
votes were counted, all the Cardinals |
lnelt at the ieet Of the Pope, and that
his act has been construed as an election
BY alteration.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Democratic State Convention
Of Indiana. on the Goth list. at Indian
apolis, was one Of the largest ever as
>embiel in the State, and was presided
over by Ex-Governor Hendricks, who.
upon taking the chair, made one of his
able and sensible speeches, placing
himself clearly in position with the
party of his own State, and in line
with the Democracy Of the whole
Union, for in this speech his views are
not to be mistaken, and all the efforts
10 place him in doubtful position up
on the financial question have signaly
failed. He is sternly with the great
masses of the people to day as Senator
VOORHEES, or any of the distinguished
men of the party, and is the prospect.
i've President OF the United States.
With great unanimity the Convention
nominated Col. Shanklin, editor of the
Evansville Courier, for Secretary of
State. He has ably and successfully
battled for his party, and will carry an
influence into the canvass that will Sc
cure success. The other nominations
were equally strong, and with the mer-
itorioas platform, the old Hoosier State
will come cut of the battle covered ali
over with an additional glory, of which
any State may feel proud, envy and
emulate.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Grcanhacks held their conven-
lion at Toledo and adopted the name
Of National Party, rcpudisted all of
the old parties and adapted 4 straight
ont Grccnhack platform. Gen. sam.
+. Carey and Blantcn Duncan v-ati-
lated themselves 10 their hearts con-
tent. Why such sn orrsn;ration is
thought necessary, in view cf the fact
that the Democratic party is giving all
the All and support 20 the measures of
relief for the country demanded. We
are st loss 70 conceive. Our Sena-
tors aud Repre>enative. in Conrr ess
are supporting the identical measures
for which they clanior and have adopt
Ell in their platform. and are battling
step by step the Eurighteous demands
Of The bond-holding shylocks. The
only possible hope of the country to
bring relief and re-cstablish a plentiful
and sound currency; give life, hope and
energy TO despairing people, is in
tie Democratic organization that has
already accomplished wonders, and in
the interests OF the nation steadily de-
votes all her energies.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
Hos. j 4. Mckenzie,

Representative of the Second Ken.
lucky District. made hi. maiden speech
teS DAYS since, which wa hear highly
compiimcnted. We have not vet seen
copy Of II, and regret ~ can no,
give a SYNOPSIS Of its POINTS. Mr..
Mckenzie is serving his first session.
and OF course has not felt disposed to
push himself toward the front. But
he viii get there in time. He hss tai
ent', requirements, s;uiious habits,
energy ot character, and every ele-
ment necessary Ia a succe-iul poliii-
c'an and useful statesman. Washing
ton Cor sSpnnicat Eii1ibath.own New.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27
The Appellate Judseahlp.

From an editorial notice in the
Greensboro Examiner, published else
where, it will re seen that Hon. W.
\. Sweeney Is now unquestionably
candidate for the Appellate Judgeshir.
Ii will he remembered that he ac-
ceptod the hattering call made upon
him by large number of the Owens
horo bar, only upon the condition that
Judge Lindsay would no; he a candi-
date for reelection. 1t is now certain
that Judge Lindsay will not be a can
didate, and hence Mr.. Sweeny Is now
in for the race. The Examiners no.
tiee, while very complimentary, does
not enlarge upon Mr.. Sweeney's abil-
ity, efficiency and energy. He is un.
doubtcdly well qualified.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

subject 10 the same equality of taxa
ton, and TO he taxed at the same rate
that other property is taxed for State.
county and town purposes. TIE hill
is wc.l guarded. The owner Of bank
stock pays IN the stock whele he lives,
not where the bank is located. Here
totore man who had money loancd
~ Louisville Nonli escape taxation
there because no one ever saw h,m IN
Louisville, sind when called upon at
Hsr;iori the same man rouli .ciemn-
~ declare ihst he wss only taxable
in Louisville, anG thus escaping tax
slt"ScJkcr. Inc cashier oi each bank
is directed % ko~pa sworn lit of the
shareholders. WIth the yslu- Of the
SOCK .tsIl fines Sccrs.ihlt for inspar-
ton Nv the town or city assessor.
IL" cni,H'.irg officer has q Ii.h! To
sac ;er the tax ss-"ssei, and the cash
Ter i, d,r',!-6 - kaeT "ar Of sny divi-
dead declsrgsi al amount eInsI TO the
tax levied, sG6 in event OF failure ~
Ia 80, the banE Is liable. There are
other provisions which are intended To
enforce The act, which We will not now
notice.
We hope the Senate will pass the
bill. II is right, fair, equitable and
lust.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Now II our Legislators vill-nak- ,ix
per cent. interest lav, repeal TIA. home,
stead anf exemption l,v-, PETITION to
Congress 10 repeal the bankrupt act in
mli, s''ahlish ths Cd whipping pct law
tor Friit larceny. and thea take y drink
sui 2'!orrn and coGe home spd let
these mud creeks, such y. Barren river
Green river aud TrsAewat<r river run on
and not offer sny ohsiructians at sll. they
viii con.er a favor. "Cerro Gordn" Is
settled, so ~ the words of the prophet:
Lettuce have peas this spring. -
Princeton Banner.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

When the news of the passage of the
Silver Bill through both Houses of
Congress, reached London, instead of
our bonds depreciating and being
shipped back home by the ship load,
as stated for fact by John Sherman,
they actually advanced in value.
TIE Senate has voted to extend the
Session beyond the sixty days limit
and the House has the same thing
under adyisement and will probably
act likewise. We do not see how they
could adjourn now and leave so many
important measures not acted upon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Our Senator, S, f. Hill, has passed
a bill through the Senate to maintain
a graded school in cur town. Hur-
rah for Hill! Now will our people
carry out the provision of the bill? or
will they still slumber on in their
rip Van Wrinkle" style, just as they
have been doing for the last half
century?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Greenback, Convention met at
Toledo, Ohio, last Friday, and effected
an organization and adopted a plat
form of principles. Judge b. L. d.
Guhy of Morgantown was in attend
ance and was accorded positions on
several important committees. The
platform contains thirteen planks
which we will give to our readers here
after-not having space this week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Danviila LEGAL has been en-
larged toa six column and is well filed
with witty, humorous paragraphs and
local items. 1t is only eight weeks
old and if it keeps on growing st this
rate it will Ike mammoth sheet pref.
'y soon. Boyle Il Nichols are at the
helm, and will send You the Local for
Sl,00 per apnum.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Mayfeld Democrat says, that
Hon. w. n. Sweeney was present On
County Court day, Monday 18th.
\ large crowd was in attendance. l.
adds, His remarks were listened to
aitentively and We think he made
favorable impression on his hearers"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Hon. j. F. Clay, of Henderson, is
announced as a candidate for Congress
He is a native of Henderson-has
served one term in the State Senate.
and is very intelligent, sensible wor-
thy young man.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Talking about big salaries, it seems
form the investigation that Judge
Price, City Judge of Louisville, gets
sS,S45 and the City Clerk $500.
Cut 'em down Mr.. Lawmakers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Kentucky coal yesterday achieved
quite triumph over the Pittsburgh
product. The McIIenry Company, Of
this city, WAS awarded \ contract for
400, 600 bushels of coal TO he furnished
the Short-line. --Courier-Journ;l
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The Examiner is mistaken in the
number OF entries for the Appellate
Judgeship. Judge Caswell Bennett is
in the ring, and he will not be the
hindmost horse, by jugfull.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

Speaker Turner'S bill to prohibit the
carrying of concealed weapons, passed
the House last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

The bill granting pensions to soldiers
Of the Mexican war, has passed both
Houses of Congress.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-02-27

j. Il Allen, of Boyle county, has
been called upon to become a candi-
date for Superintendent of Public In
struction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
APPLES OF GOLD IN PICTURES OF
SILVER.

IA word fifty spoken is like apples of
gold in pictures of silver" When the
body becomes diseased, the mind is
thereby necessarily influenced. Nation
al wars, State dissensions, neighborhood
broils, and family differences, are more
frequently than otherwise the result of
diseased and disordered constitutions
When the body is suffering, the mind,
acting in sympathy, will become irrita-
ted and perplexed. When the physical
system is in health. the mind perceives
things in their true light, and the dis
position assumes very different phase.
Nothing more directly tends to destroy
the happy, cheerful disposition of a wo-
man, and render her peevish, nervous,
and fretful, than constant endurance
of uterine disorders. The diseases pc
culiar to woman takes away the elastic
ity and buoyancy of health and reduce
her body and mind to mere wreck
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
real peacenaaker in a family. No wo-
man suffering from uterine disorders
can afford to be without this remedy
The Favorite Prescription saves unnec-
essary doctor bills, prevents divorces,
wards off suicides, brings back buoyant,
joyous feelings, restores the woman to
health, and her family to happiness. 1t
is sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05
"MoTHER's FOOL"


"'Tis plain to me-" said the farmers wife,
"These boys will make their mark in life;
They never were made to handle hoe,
And at ence to college they ought to go.
Yes, John and Henry, tits clear to me,
Great men in this world are sure to be;
But, Tom, he's little above a fool
So John and Henry must 60 to schol"
'Now, really, wife," quoth Farmer Brown,
As he sets his mug of cider down,
atom does more work in day for me
Than both of his brothers do in three.
Book learnin' will never plant beans or corn,
Nor hoe potatoes, sure as you're born
Nor mend a rod of broken fence:
For my part, give me common sense"
But his wife the roast was bound to rule,
And SO "the boys'' were sent to school;
While Tom, of course, was left behind,
For his mother said he had no mind.
Five years at school the students SPENT
Then each one into business went.
John learned to play the flute and fiddle,
And parted his hair (of course) in the middle;
Though his brother looked rather higher than
he,
And hung out his shingle-"H. Brown, NJ. D. ,
Meanwhile, at home, their brother Tom
Had taken a motion" into his head,
Though he said not q word but trimmed his
trees,
And hoed his corn and sowed his peas;
But somehow, either by "hook or crook"
He managed to read full many book.
Well, the war broke out, and Captain Tom,"
To battle hundred soldiers led;
And when the enemy's flag went down,
Came marching home as General Brown"
But he went to work on the farm again,
Planted his corn and sowed his grain,
Repaired the house and broken fence,
And people said he had common sense"
Now common sense was rather rare,
And the State House needed portion there:
So our family Ounce" moved into town,
And the people called him Governor Brown;
Andhis brothers that went to the city to schoo
Came home to live with mothers fool"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05
"My little Nanny, hush! Not word

more"
"But I must speak, Donald! I" must
tell you how earnestly 1 have repented
of my temper and folly. If you win
take me back to your heart, Donald, I
will try to be a good wife to you, and
dutiful daughter to your grandpa
rents"
So little Nanny hauled down the flag
of rebellion and remained true to her
better nature, much to Miss Hero Fields
scorn and contumely.
"Yeu have made great fool of your
SELF" said that young lady angrily.
Donald thinks am right" persisted
Nanny, "and Donald's good opinion is
of more consequence to me than that of
all the world beside!
"Oh, if you're as far gone as that. I
have nothing more.to say" jeerred He
70.
The wedding day came, and the we'd
ding tour passed away, amid the thun-
ders of Niagara and the gray walls Of
Quebec. ann when Nanny came home
to the house Donald had furnished for
her, she wore face as bright as a rose
in June. Grandpapa and Grandmamma
Vivian were waiting on the threshold to
greet her. Mamie kissed and Rugged
them both heartily.
"It is so nice to have you here to well
come us,n said she. And you're sure
your rooms have been quite comfcrta-
ble?" And grandpapa has had his din
ners just as he liked them? But mean
to see myself now: For you don't know
what famous little housekeeper I ana
going to make"
But when the cosy tea dinner was
over the old people got up.
"Where are you going?" cried Nam
ny:
an.
"Home is here" said Nanny.
mo, my dear. no." said the old lady,
kindly; young people are best by
pretty little cottage mile or two out in
grandfather can look after the poultry
And YOU must come and see US there
every day."
So the old couple Judged away, and
Nanny looked up into her husbands
| face.
"Douald," said she, what does this
mean"
SIT means, my darling" he answered
"that grandpapa and his wife could not
be happy in the upwonted confinement
of city. They longed for the country
And SO you will have home without
any relations-in-law, after ALL"
40, Donald, do not repeat my silly
words! !" she whispered.
But there was only love and tender
ness in his eyes.
Little one" said he" your heart wa!
} right, all along!n
at was, if love could be a guide" she
answered softly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05

I loved my wife, said Mr.. Caudle, and
for the first two months I felt as if I
could have eaten her up. Ever since
I've been sorry that didn't.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05

One of Josh Biliings' naxims "Rise
early, work bard and late, live on what
you can't sell, give nothing awsy, and
If you don't die rich and GO to the devil,
you may sue me for damages"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05
RAILROADS.

Trains leaving StauntOn at IQ.I5 A. M. and 4. 25
P. M, run daily except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at 2.l0 A. M. and lis
A. M, run daily, stopping at all regular stations
between Huntie glon and Allegheny, and at
Alton, Greenwood, Mediums River, Ivy, Char
lottesville, Gordonsville Junction and Rich
mOnd.
The steamer Fleetwood or Bostona leaves
Huntington daily upon the arrival of the 500
p. m. train from Richmond. Returning, steam
er leaves Cincinnati daily at p. m. and makes
connection with the IL a. m. train at Hunting
ton for the east and north.
Sleeping cars run on 2.l0 A. M. and Ills A. M.
trains between Richmond and Covington. AL
so Sleeping cars will run on Nos. and trains
between Charlottesville and Baltimore and
Gordonsville and Coyington. . " ~ -
A4-For further information, rates, &C., apply
to ]. II. WOODWARD, Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. NJ. s. DUNN, G.. P. and T. Agent
Engineer and Supt. febl9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-05

He TOOK THE HINT.-He staid till
the clock hands hung together on the
eleven, and that valuable recorder of
time was menacing a strike. She had
yawned till her mouth felt as large as q
herse-colIar, and yet the young man
evinced NJ symptoms Of q speedy de-
parture.
1--WE been working on motto, to-
day. she finally said, as she held her
eyes open with her fingers; "don't you
want to see 1t ?"
He said he did.
She brought out the article, and
passed it to him for inspection. He
held it up to the light, and raad the
cheerful sentence:
'rhere is no place like home"
The young man said he guessed he'd
be going.