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a QUEER TAEE.
A Man who soId His wsfe for g.. goo.

a Man who sold EEis Wife for 81 geo.
Rhiuebecl., y. Y, Special to Cincinnati Gazstte]
A suit has just been instituted in the
Superior Court of this county which re-
wives curious and almost forgotten
story The parties to the action are
brothers. About a dozen years ago Geo.
Smith married Charity Miller, one of the
handsomest girls in the village. They
lived together several years, and had four
children. Smith never provided very
literally for his family. A wealthy bach
elor who visited this house became great
~ attached to Mrs. Smith, and in a jovial
way offered her husband =, coo if he
would transfer her TO him. Smith &C
cepted the offer and the papers were
drawn up by a lawyer, transferring all
right and title of the woman to the
wealthy bachelor.
George then went to the home Of his
brother Abner, wealthy farmer, in
Duchess county, where he lived until a
short time since, assisting his brother in
the management Of his farm. A few
weeks ago be brought suit for the 3, 600
which he received for the sale Of mis- wife.
aud which he loaned to his brother. and
also for labor and services for q large
amount.
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= Woman Candidate for Conn
. GleFA.
[From Winchester Sun {

From Winchester sun
Mr. Spradling was Clerk of the Wolf
County Court aud died. His wife was
appointed Clerk by the Judge. The
Mount Sterling Sentinel says: Can Il
woman hold the Office Of Clerk, or 10 make
it more specific, can Mrs. NJ. a Spradling
be elected to hold the Office Of Clerk in
Wolf County? As we understand, Mrs.
Spradiing is over q years of age, and la
boring under no disability chat will pre-
vent her executing bond; and assuming
that she possesses the necessary quail
fcation mentioned in the Constitution and
laws Of the State there seems TO be MOTH
ing ia the book which says she may not,
because of the fact that she is a female.
We have submitted this question 20 a
number of the lawyers here, and after
examining The authorities they are unani-
nous in expressing an opinion IN the
Affirmative.
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Spread of uOrmonIsnl.

The Mormon religion has been steadily
extending itself. For several years, -
says the San Francisco Chronicle, ats
members have been swarming in large
numbers from the parent hive and estab-
fishing tourishing colonies in the ada
cent States and Territories. They are
pouring in steady streams into Colorado
Montana, Washington ana Wyoming
They are already sufficiently strong in
Arizona and Idaho tQboEI. the balance of
political power; and wheFerss they 60
they act andsvote IN yaplicsd msadiesiee 10
their ecclesiastical atAl,oeif aG.
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E9eIA7s Alias.

Who's afraid of "Hades2' Poohl you
have to give sinners hell if you expect to
brighten EN- from the error Of their ways
and give it to EN- hot, too. "Hades
puts q wet blanket completely over the
pit, filled with FIRE and birthstone, that
has heretofore made as turn from the
paths of iniquity; in fact, it would quite
knock the bottom CUT Of the old place
Of torment, but that it was originally con-
structed without u bottom. Pshawl if il 5
only "Hades, We begin 70 coutemn the
whole thing as an exploded humbug.
Why even the Lynchburg Pharisee ism t
afraid Of blades" There is really some
thing tonish in going to "Hades."
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NorHrSG more bumiliating to Ameri-
cans, or hardly more disreputable, has
occurred for years than the special rer-
sonal efforts made by Vice z resident Ar
thur to secure the reelection to the Sen
ate Of Messrs. Conkling and Plat This
comes from nominating and electing a
notorious machine politician. Itis dis
graceful. Roscoe Conkling nominated
Mr.. Arthur. This uustatesmanlike act is
made hundred-fold more wrong when it
is known that possibly ibis "mockery of
true manhood might reach ths chair of a
Washington.
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DnnI Mani sIaXerY.

jefferson Davis is described as being
much pleased and touched by the friend
~ fashion in which various citizens of
Chicago greeted him on the streets the
other day. Gen. J. c. Wright, an old
classmate at West Point. says that Mr..
Davis is perfectly content and satisfied
with the result of the war, and wouldn't
have slavery restored if every negro in
the South would beg to have the old con-
ditions renewed. Gen. Wright says, also,
that MIR. Davis is a very poor man. He
had to borrow money TO pay of the debts on
the BeauvOir estate, aud his own planta-
tion he has leased to his old slaves, who
never make more than living from it.
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The VACANCY.

From the Frankfort Dispatch
Quite a number of gentlemen are
mentoaod as probable candidates to
Gil the vacancy on the Supreme Bench
oecasioned by the death Of Judge Co.
fer, among them ex Governor Leslie,
of Barren; Hon. James Montgomery,
of Hardin; Judges Bulliit and Ed
wards, of Louisville; Judge DeHaven,
Of Oldham; Judge Wickiff. OF Nelson.
II is also said that Hon Isaac Cald
wen would accept the nomination if
rendered.
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svbaIIt Means.
From Cairo Arens. I

A quarter column advertisement in the
daily Globe Democrat costs 8, 1874 year.
In the ST. Louis Republican the same time
costs - 500. A fun page "ad' in either
of the above papers for one day costs
5000. In order TO get local notices in the
Globe-Democrat at 80 cents line, for
each issue, the advertiser must take ST.
coo worth or more per auaum. Notwith-
standing these high rates, the successful
business men OF the city find in profitable
to pay them. They deem it equally as
necessary TO the success Of business 70
advertise judicious'y as to occupy good
buiiding in good locality. Their adyer-
tisiug it made part Of their business.
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The history Of the department since
that day lS62) is familiar 10 all, aud, ii
popular verdict be a just criterion, the
working Of the Institution has, FOR the
most part, been disappointing In the
words of Senator 4. $. Paddock Of Ne
braska: This department, as at present
organized, is 4 disgrace 10 our agricul-
ture, and q reproach 10 the country.
Hitherto in the popular estimation it has
had no status except such as it has made
for itself through its partial and unsatis-
factory distribution of seeds, IN answer
to demands based rather upon political
considerations that the exact interests of
agriculture. Appropriations have been
freely made for seeds, while scientific in
vestigations in the interests Of agricul-
ture have. as a rule, been seoffed at,
if not entirely ignored they have been
neglected by Congress" To enumerate
the many directions in " hich it has failed
TO keep abreast with the times-the golden
opportunities for increased usefulness
which il has lost-wOuld extend my re-
marks beyond ell reasonable limits and
weary you. Suffice il to say, whether in
the statistical, horticultural chemical
botanical, chronological or microscopioal
divisions, its work has been inferior to
that in the same line by many private
associations and state institutions, and
has sometimes been Of sGch character as
10 seriously reflect upon the department.
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KentucMyisGOo Enough.

Kentuckians who seek homes in the
West. all agree that there is no place like
good OLD Kentucky. The grand old Com
mon W ealth is slow, but full of richness,
full of glory. No better State in the
Union, no better people in the world. .
Grand Old Kentucky Her.past is full of
glory, her future is full of promise and
hope Stay in Kentucky and exert your
self to develop her resources, and hasten
her era of greater prosperity. Enjoy her
blue grass, her rich soil, her wonderful
stock, and her great agricultural advan-
taEes. Kentucky is good enough.
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Advancing years, care, sickness, disappointment
and hereditary predispositiou-all operate to turn
the hair gray and either Of them inoines it TO shed
prematureiy. AYER's HAIR NtGoR viii restore faded
or gray, light or red hair 70 a rich brown or deep
black. a. may be desired. 1t softens and cleanses
the scalp. giving IL healthy action. 1t remove s
and cures dandrun and humors- BY its use falling
hair is checked, and new growth viii be produced
iu all cases where the follices not destroyed OF
glands decayed. Its effects are beautifully shown
ON brashy, weak, sickly hair, on which few ap-
piicatons will produce the gloss and freshness Of
youth Harmless and in its operation, 1t Is m
comparable "A dressing, and Is especially valued
for the soft ustre and richness Of tone il tmparts
Ii contains neither oil dye, aud viii not soil OF
color white cambria; yet it lasts long on the hair,
and keeps il fresh aud vigorous.
Pom SALE BY ALL DRUGGIsTs.
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A GOOD BARGAIN |
EORs S@NRe

wish to sell my Farm. lying Al miles
South of Hickman, on Dyersbur9 rad
Several good improvements dwelling
houses. out houses. cisterns, aud $50 acres
or more Of land. 100 acres lies in the
bottom, cleared and cultivated. Good
stock range and stock water. ION go
bearing apple trees Thompson,s u;n e
on this place. Terms to suit purcbasars
Apply to n. II. WILSON
or F. 5. Marrs, near town. 1.4t
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Boston and fne worlds Fair

Boston, june A meeting of the Pre-
duce Exchahge was held to day, to con-
slider the project for the Worlds Fair in
this city. Speeches were made by a large
number of members fayoring it, and the
following resolution was unanimously
ADOPTED;
Resolved, that the sentiment of the
merchants engaged in various branches Of
trade here represented, is heartily in
favor ef holding the World Fair in Bos-
ton in 1888, aud we are ready TO extend
aid TO the enterprise, and DO all in our
power TO carry il forward % success.
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a second rernn ioF garfield.
Washington Special to the Detroit Free
Prese.

"
Prese
last February, alta time when talk and
speculation over the coming Cabinet Sc
lections were rife, Senator Allison, Of
Iowa, whose name was frequently spoken
of in connection with the Secretaryship OF
the Treasury, said to friend. III dc not
think it would be a proper thing for any
man to accept a Cabinet position who
would from the beginning of the admins
tration be opposed to a second term for
President Garfield" During the same
month one of the most prominent Repub-
lieans of Missouri, a man of national re-
putation, had several conferences with
AIR. Blaine, aud he came from those con.
ferences thoroughly convinced that the
policy of the President and of his Score
tary Of State from the beginning and
throughout the first term would be so
shaped as to effect, if possible the renom-
inati0n and reelection of Gen. Garfield.
There is every reason to believe that
this is the theory on which the Adminis-
tratlon is now run There can scarcely
be doubt about it. The frequent as
sumption that Blaine is the master spirit
of the Administration is bUsily engaged
in laying the wires for his own Romina-
tion in 1854 is plausible, but it is alto
gether fNtcifnl. The administration is to
be Garfield second-term administration.
Nobody understood that better than James
G. Blaine and Roscoe Conkhng Blaine
acquissces; Conkliug rebels.
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TIE Sunday laws of Kentucky will at
tract attention from the next State Leg
islature. The present law stops all work
of Necessity or charity, but these words need
defining. In one Kentucky town they
mean one thing, and in another something
different
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Senator Reck

Senator Morgan, of Alabama, writes
TO Capt. C. G Morgan. of Lexington;
But aside from such considerations,
which never ignore, Beck is. in fact, the
most useful man on cur side OF the Senate.
In our present condition he seems TO
me to be indispensable. II would be a
calamity to the Democratic party, and
above all, to the South, to lose MIN from
the Senate.
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THE New York Herald, which has been
fighting so desperately for Conkling, now
solsmnly throws up the sponge in q lead
ing editorial of column and a half. It
not only considers the prospects OF the
Republican party hopeless of further vic
tories, but that the party will be too
weak to act as an efficient opposition here
after to the victorious Democracy.
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THE Hickman CoURIER thinks Kentucky
would make broad mistake if, n squirt
Of feeling in regard to Matthews con-
frmatiol, James b. Beck should fail Of
reelection to the United States Senate.
As Henry Clay said to his complaining
constituents, who Of you would throw
away trusly ride because it missed fire
one timer
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BECK is for improving the Mississippi
river, aud giving this great Vaisy an
equal chance with other favored portions
of the United States. Remember this
when instructing your member of the
Legislature as to voting against him for
United States Senator.
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THE citizens of Memphis, who were
congratulating themselves on having es-
capped debt by turning the old corporation
into the Taxing District, are doomed to
disappointment. According to the Su
preme Court decision delivered at Jack
son, the Taxing District can be sued on
the obligatiGns of the defunot munich
pality.
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BECK stands head and shoulders above
shy United States Senator Kentucky has
had since the days of Clay and Critten-
den, and it would be a calamity to the
whole South aud to the National Demo
cratic party, TO retire him. No, sir; keep
him for his brains aud experience.
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WISDOM profits by the failures Of others.
Let the Democrats earnestly use every
opportunity of gaining popularity and
good results so admirably given them by
this schism in the Republican party
Effect thorough and fearless organizes
ton, AID with eternal vigilance for the
interest of the party and nation, we shall
be able to handsomely turn the table in
our favor in 1884.
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BECK and anti Beck is the issue in
many counties of this State? How will
the man who shall represent Hickman
and Fulton in the next Legislature vote
for Senator? The people ought TO know.
1t will be the important vote eur next
member will have to cast, and be should
be instructed now
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REPoRrs from all quarters in regard TO
the wheat crop are diseouraging. Ia this
State the hard winter and now drouth;
in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Kan
sas, acreage short, and the crop in bad
condition; anHtheu there are com plants
of the chintz bug and the army worm.
How much Of this comes frem the imagi-
nation of croakers remains to be seen.
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POFSeEED,

In my yard on Friday night or Saturday
morning, May 9th or 2Sth, a valuable
guard dog, that was never known to leave
the yard without being taken out. for
which ] will pay Ten Dollars to any one
that viii detect the thief in his evil ca
reer. j. r.. BROWN
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gc0al Advertisements.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ruLrov CIRCUIT COURT.

FULTON CIRCUIT COURT.
F. Samse's adm r, plaintiff,
against Equity.
F. Samse's hrs and cr's, defts.
Notice is hereby given TO the credit
ors of F. Samse, deceased, that the IN
dersigned, Commissioner of the Fulton
Circuit Court, under IN Order in the above
styled cause, win attend at the County
Court Clerks Office, in Hickman, KY,
from the date hereof until the 10Th day of
August, 1881, to receive and hear proof
of claims against said decedent; and that
all claims not presented to him and prov
en- as required by law, within the time
specified above, will be forever barred.
JNO. A. WILSON,
Master Comm Fulton Circuit Court
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The Readjusters of Virginia have nom
mated Col Cameron for Governor. They
stand fair chance TO beat the regular
Democratic ticket, as the bulk of the
Republicans will desert their own party,
and vote for the Mahoneites.
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ASoTHER river convention is so be held
at st. Louis this fall, at which delegates
from each Congressional district in the
Mississippi valley are expected to be
present. That, at least, is the reeommen-
datiOn of the st. Paul Mimi Chamber OF
Commerce, aud we DOUBT not that the con-
vention will be held, as the people of the
valley are alive 20 the Importance Of keep
ing up thief agitation on the subject of
Mississippi river improvement.
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Ex.President Hayes ON ConkIinr,

CLEVELAND, June 1.-The Herald pub
fishes an interview with ex-President
Hayes, in which be says Mr.. Conkling is
monomaniac on the subject of his own
Importance. He is so impressed with
himself that his own greatness has be-
come more than an eccentricity-it is a
monomania. This quite common phase
Of insanity, and the malady often takes
that form. Patients often imagine they
are some distinguished character or su-
perior being. There are over fifty Pres
idents in insane asylums; some think
themselves Napoleon, a King, Car and
some even Christ or the Almighty him
self. Conkling is drifting that way Men
who de his bidding he considers Ia state
of subsection TO him, and men who refuse
to obey his dictates he considers his most
bitter enemies. lie thinks they are try
ing 10 humiliate him Humiliate is a
favorite term with him. Ia 1879 Gen.
Robinson asked CaakluE 80 come and
make speeches in Ohio, and the reply was:
why do you ask me to come to Ohio.
when they have insulted me there" '.In-
suited you, how? asked len. Robinson.
why, have they not indorsed this man
Hayes Administration, thereby making
a direct drive at me- General Robinson
assured Conkling that he WAS never
I thought OF by any one in that connection,
but Conkling could not be persuaded that
it was not the case. Conkling's down
ward tendency dated from 1876. He then
tried in every way possible to defeat the
Republican party in New York. Gov.
Morgan, candidate for Governor in New
York that year, was well satisfied Conk-
ling did all in his power to defeat him.
Conkling made three attempts to betray
the Republican PARTY; this was one Of
them. The next was the Electoral Com
mission. He had a speech already pre-
pared to overthrow the action Of the Com
mission relative to returns from Louis
lana. Senator Morton discovered his
plan, and succeeded in defeating it. There
never would have been a Potter invesd
CATION Committee bat for Conkling. The
Democrats we're 10th to 20 into it, and
only did so at the earnest solicitation of
Conkling. will not say he falsi6ed in
this case, for think he really believed
that men on the Louisiana Returning
Board had entered into bargain for the
sale Of that State, and Conkiing assured
southern Senator'S, would, from very
shame, leave the White House in thirty
days after the Investigation began.
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Dividend.

The stockholders of the Fulton County
Agricultural and Mechanical Association,
are notified to call at the house of ]. Am
berg's Sons and receive their pro rata on
stock. Mr.. II. C. Amberg is authorized
to make the payments.
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Teams (. Teamsff

The Hickman Lumber and Manufactur-
ing Company want loo lumber teams
Steady hauling. Cashevery load. 81 80
for DRY lumber fro Gracy mill. Choice
of three mills to haul from. Free WAGON
yard in Hickman. e
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Ladies' Fine Shoes.

just received full line of Ladies' Fine
Shop Made Shoes, embracing all the late
styles At prices to suit. Every pair war
rauted. For sale by
If Fl. BUCHANAN.
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Col. Paramore, president of the St.
Louis & Texas, and the little River Valley
& Arkansas roads has a contract with
English parties, from whom he has pur-
chased. for the delivery of 1000 tons of
steel rails, monthly, from now until his
lines are completed. Two thousand tons
of this weight of rails will lay a little
more than 80 miles of narrow gauge road.
New Madrid Record.
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ICE DEPOT-

ADJOINING PLUMBERS STABLE.
Customers served promptly ct reason
able prices. Call or leave your orders,
and Mr.. W. d. Plummer will wait on YOU.
J. W. SHEPHERD,
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a dwelling house, on Troy avenue, the
prettiest location in town. Apply to
THOS. KlRkPA TRICK
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No election FOR United States senator
in New York yet.
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II IS The opinion Of those who have given
the subject much attention, that the flood
line OF the river has greatly lowered dur
ing The past few years. They point to
the fact that this Spring the river has
been higher at st. Louis than ever knewn
before since 1914, and that ali the condi-
tons have prevailed on the upper rivers
mat usually give us the highest water
mere whereas the river has lacked several
ieet OF being as high here as at different
times during the past twenty years.
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TUE Columbus Times declares itself OPP
posed to the reelection of Beck. who
would the T,zzes have for his successor?
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FOR SALE.

For Sale "A Dwelling House, con-
venient to business portion Of the town.
Apply at THIS OFFICE.
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Gov. Black burn desires that Kentucky
militia shall be present at the Yorktown
celebration in October next.
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-. Oi5..l Ne1s'gapsrin Western KsHf'.a'y.
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FRIDAY. 80: JUNE 10, 1881.
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Price or subscription, So.
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KIsTNER g. GARDNER

25cts Lower than the Lowest.
have no clerk expensss-no store rent
and pay cash for all my Groceries. aud,
therefore can sell as cheap as the cheap
est. Best brands of Wittenberg and Lone
Star Flour, 25 cents cheaper than the low
est JOHN WHITING.
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george Warren. Editor.
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orrIcE-Beiuse banding, clinton Street.