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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24

He staid at home and she went to
church; after dinner he asked her:
"What was the text, May?"
''Oh, something, somewhere in Gener-
ations; I've forgotten the chapter and
verse. Mrs. High sat right before me
with a Mother Hubbard bonnet ON.
How could I hear anything when 1 could
not even see the minister? / wouldn't
have worn such a looking thing to
church, if I'd had to have gone bare
headed.
''How did you like the new minister %
'Oh, he's splendid and Kate Darlin
was there in Spanish lace cape that
never cost a cent less than $50; and
they can't pay their butcher bills, and
I'd wear cotton lace or go without any
first"
did he say anything about the new
mission fund.-"
'.No. and the Jones girls were all
rigged out, in their yellow silks made
over; you would have died laugh
ing to have seen them. Such taste as
those girls have; and the minister gave
out that the Dorcas Society will meet
at Sister Jones residence-that old poky
place.
cit seems you didn't hear much of the
sermon"
"Well, I'm sure its better to so to
church, if you don't hear the sermon,
than to stay at home and read the pa
pers; and oh, Harry! the new minister
has lovely voice; it nearly put me to
sleep And did 1 tell you that the
Rich's are home from Europe, and Mrs.
Rich had a real camel's hair shawl
on, and it didn't look like any thing on
her -
A long silence, during which Harry
thought of several things, and his wife
was busy contemplating the sky or view,
when she suddenly exclaimed:
s'Therel 1 knew I'd forget to tell you
something. Would you believe it., Har-
ry, the fringe on Mrs. Jones parasol is
an inch deeper than mine, and twice as
heavyl Oh, dearl what world OF
trouble this is. Detroit Post and 1ri-
6u1e.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24
Grecian Beauty.

Much hes been said in praise of
Grecian beauty, and the men are hand
som in every sense of the word. We
might well imagine them to have been
the models of Phidias and Praxiteles.
Their large eyes, black as jet, sparkle
with glances of fire, while the long,
silky. eyelashes soften the expression
and give dreamy appearance of mel
ancholy. Their teeth are small, white
and well set; a fine regular profile, a
pale-olive complexion and tall, elegant
figure realize an accomplished type of
distinction. As to the women, they
seem to have left physical perfection to
the men; some possess fine eyes and
hair. but as a rule they have bad figures,
and some defect in the face generally
spoils the good features. 1t Is among
them. however, that the old Oriental
customs are most strictly preserved;
while the men are gradually undergo
ing the process of civilization they, In
moral point of view remain stationary,
and are lust as they were fifty years
ago. 1t may, indeed, be said that, with
the exception of Athens, the women
possess no individual existence, and
count as nothing in society. The men
have reserved every privilege for them
selves. leaving to their helpmates the
care of the house and family. In the
towns, where servants are kept, they are
of the poorest class of peasants, who
know nothing, and receive miserable
wages. The families are generally large
seven or eight little children demand
a mothers constant attention. The
morning begins by directing the work Of
each servant, repeating the same thing
a hundred times, scolding, screaming,
even beating them, to be understood. In
the evening, when the children are sleep
ing, if there remain some little time, the
poor, worn-out mother sits down to her
spinning-wheel to spin silk, to sew or
knit, if it be summertime, to look after
her silk-worms and cocoons, happy if
she has not to do the work of her in
| cOmDetent servants over again
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24
Tragedy and Comedy.

The distinction is very simple In q
tragedy the plot turns on murder; III a
comedy it turns ON marriage. The
question in a comedy is whether the
marriage will take place or not, and in a
tragedy whether the murder will be ac-
complished or not. There will be a mar
riage, there will be murder; this is the
first act There will be no marriage OF
murder: this is the second act. A new
incident happens, new manner of kill
ing or marrying; that is the third act.
An obstacle arises which prevents the
killing or marrying; this is the fourth
act This must finish, and so in the fifth
act the marriage or murder, is arranged
or accomplished, because everything
must have an end.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24
WHERE WE USED TO DRINK.
BY K. NORMAN eusSrsoS.

Where We used to drink, in the days gone by,
Where the daises grew beside the brink,
When the sun was hot, and the boys we're dry,
And the nectar bright, that We used TO drink
Where the moses grew on the old spring stair,
And We were too happy TO pause and think
OF the fading moments passing there
The spring was bright where we used to drink.
And how the laughter Of boy and girl
In merry wavclefs were borne along,
With dainty glimmer OF sunny curl,
And childish prattle and mellow song.
think, sometimes. that the summer ligbI
Shone out Of Heaven through an open chink,
And angels smiled at the joyous sight,
Beside the spring where we used to drink.
The days are gone which were Joyous then,
The school is closed, aud the brook is dry;
The girls are grown, and the boys are men,
The spring still murmurs its lullaby;
The grass is green In the meadows there,
Still grow the daisies beside the brink;
But the moss has gathered upon the stair
Above the spring where We used 70 drink.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24
An Indian Fever and Ague Cure.

A part of us, while on recent excur-
sion, came across a company of Indians
who were from Maine. One old squaws
who was preparing material for baskets
of rather fine pattern, was quite socia-
bic. In the course of our conversation,
she told us an Indian boy had the fever
and ague. We asked:
"What do you do for it?"
ooh, we do what they tell us-we
take something-I can't think what
they call it."
"Quinine," we suggested.
Here big Indian, who was within
hearing, put in:
"Thats poison-ugh!"
And the squaw replied:
"No, no; we don't take that.
cit goes to the bones," said the man.
eyes, he continued, "quinine will Kill
settle III your bones-make um ache. y
We inquired what he considered the
best remedy. Upon which our Indian
sage replied:
'Grated horse-radish, one-haf cup;
whisky, half pint: mix; take spoonful
three times day-no fail-will cure
YOU" After a moment he added, "It's
heating which we do not in the least
doubt. Oneida Circular
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24

AFTER thirty years absence, Robert
Thornton, OF Haverhill, Mass, came
home and the first thing he did was TO
kick over tombstone erected to his
memory several years ago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24

If man is very sick and needs imme-
diate attention, what kind of physician
do they send for? Why nigh and near
doctor, of course.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24

LATE researches are showing an aston
ishing vitality of disease germs. Pasteur
has investigated case in which cattle
died of carbuncular fever twelve years
ago, and were buried at certain spot In
a walled garden. Guinea pigs have been
inoculated with the matter secured by
washing samples of the soil, and died
quickly with well marked symptoms OF
carbuncle. OF seven sheep allowed ex-
perimentally to pass few hours daily
on this spot. two died of the same dis
ease in the course of six weeks, the rest
of the flock remaining unaffected. This
seems to prove beyond doubt, the ex-
istence of disease germs for space OF
twelve years.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-24

the mines worked in that neighborhood.
was led to a tent, in which [ found
food, wine and water for repairing the
fatigue of the journey. In an hour n
messenger said:
You will sc to the tent of FL Pad
ron Joaquin
g 1t was then midnight On entering
the tent L saw the same man who had
accosted me on the shore Mt Rio.
' YOu have Gomez
FCs I ,,roroiea1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

It is stated that the Princess Dolgo-
rouki, wife of the late Car of Russia,
is investing a very large proportion Of
the millions left her by prOvident care
of her late husband, in United States
securities. Under the new regime the
Princess life in Russia is not happy
one by any means. The present Car
never admired her as a stepmother, and
he does not make any secret of his de-
sire 10 rid Russia of her and her children.
The Washington Star suggests that
perhaps she cOntemplates establishing
herself in this free country, where she
could enjoy peace, security and quiet,
and expend her wealth just as she should
see fit. To have a real live Princess
reside in the United States would be a
great boon to that class of our people
who delight in worshiping the nobility.
There is a part of the Princess record,
however, which might not commend her
to all classes"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

1t is announced that, according to
tables recently completed by the Stats
ticisn of the Agricultural Department,
the average rate of increase in the value
of lands in the cotton States during the
past year was about fifteen per cent. In
South Carolina, whose increase exceeds
that of any other portion of the Union,
the value of farm lands is eighteen per
cent higher than one year ago. The
border States seem to share in the gen
eral prosperity thus exhibited. Virginia
lands are represented as having increased
in value twelve and six tenths per cent
West Virginia lands ten and two tenths
per cent, and Tennessee lands twelve
and three-tent per cent. Kentucky,
for some reason not ascertainable, shows
an increase of only six and six-tenths
per cent. Delaware lands show the least
appreciation, the increase being only
three and eight tenths per cent Massa-
chusetts improved lands command a
higher price than those of any other por-
ton Of the Union, the average price be-
ing ninety-one dollars per acre. Those
of Alabama, which show the lowest price
are given at seven dollars and forty seven
cents per acre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

The Nashville american expresses it.
self very sensibly upon the proper posi-
ton for the Democratic Senators to take
in the present struggle between Garfield
and Conkling, as follows owe hope to
see the Democrats in the Senate sustain
the President in every wise and proper
measure, and yet that the relations be-
tween them and him shall never be
nearer than at present. If the stalwarts
drive him to the Democrats for support,
they can and should accord it where he
is right; but if they should ever pre-
sumo on this to ask for patronage, or
seek further influence, they would there
by weaken their position before the
country. 1t is to this Conkling will try
hard to drive the administration and the
Democrats. The relations between them
must be right action upon the part of
both within their respective spheres, and
no favors granted or expected. The
Democrats have right to expect right
action from the President, and he to ex-
pect corresponding right action in re-
turn, and there is nothing in this like
favors given, or ground for expecting
favOrs in return.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

1t IS announced that the authorities of
the Carolina Central Railway are about
to adopt vigorous measures looking to
the furtherance of a systematic effort
now being made to induce a desirable
class of immigration into North Caro-
lima, and particularly along the line of
that road. With this end in view circu-
lars will be sent to parties likely to feel
an interest in the matter, with the object
of obtaining such reliable and compre-
hensive information touching the mat
ter of lands for sale on the line of said
road as may be of use in carrying out
the important design had in view. This
information it is proposed to tabulate
and arrange in a convenient form, and
bring it to the attention of such parties
as will best promote the general interest;
and, if necessary, it is also proposed to
establish an agency in New York to
facilitate the accomplishment of the re-
suit desired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13
changed Condition of Cuba.

The giving to Cuba the right Of repre-
sentation in the Spanish Cortes, virtu-
ally relieves that island from position
of colonial vassalage, and makes it a
part of the kingdom of Spain. The an
nouncement of this decision by the home
government was received with great re-
ioicing on the island, and the establish
ment of a Cuban free press was of itself
worthy Of such rejoicing.
Commenting on this changed condition
of affairs and abiding TO the immense
resources Of the Queen of the Antilles, p"
the New Orleans PicdyUHe says:
ssDespite the revolution and the I'M
settled condition of labor, resulting
from the agitation of the question OF
emancipation, the agricultural produc-
lions of Cuba have not been affected as
much as might have been reasonably ap-
pretended. For the three years following
1871, the exports Of sugar averaged $685.
450 tons, while for the last three years
they have averaged 5l9,4oO IONS
The shipments from all ports of the
island for 1880 were as large as those
of 1871, and the exports of 1879 were
larger than the average ten years ago.
Even with the enormous drain upon its
resources, and the indirect taxation
resulting from the trade restrictions, the
foreign commerce OF Cuba is greater per
capita than that of any portion of the
world. With soil of unequaled fertility,
and natural facilities for obtaining her
supplies cheaply, her people ought to be
the most prosperous upon the earth. II
the change IN her political status proves
as beneficial as is hoped, there is brighter
future before her, and higher state of
material development than has been wit
messed in the past"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

A very singular question has arisen
before a court in Cleveland. 1t seems
that citizen of that city sold finger to
a surgeon, to be transferred to a wealthy
patients incomplete hand. The price
was one hundred dollars. Half was
paid down on amputatiOn, and the other
half has become the subject of lawsuit
The former owner of the finger demands
its return in default of payment, and the
question arises whether a Judge can or
der it cut of the hand of the present
owner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Mr.. George G. Gorham, of the Ma
tional Republican at Washington, in one
of his recent diatribes against the Presi-
dent, says; From the nettle Grant,
we plucked the flower Garfield. Shak-
speare said, From the nettle danger we
pluck the flower safety" or words to that
effect, and in thus attempting to para
phrase the immortal bard, we trust the
discounted Mahonite candidate for
Secretary of the Senate wrote wiser Than
he knew.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Great Britain is rejoicing over de-
crease Of its liquor bill as compared with
that of last year 1t IS still quite large,
however-$G1O. 600, 0OO-equal TO half
the total agricultural product of the
country. The decrease is altogether in
beer, the consumption of which has
fallen off $50, 600, the sale Of whisky
and foreign wines having largely in
creased. Some few patriotic Britons,
however, are not pleased at this, for it is
an English tradition that when the PEG
pie of Great Britain cease 10 drink beer
the constitution of that country will be
in danger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

A telegram from st. Petersburg to the
Continental Correspondence mentions a
report that the Russian Government has
decided to begin in the spring of 1882
the preliminary works for the construc-
ton OF a railway from Tashkend to
Peshawur, so as to establish direct COM
munication between ST. Petersburg and
Calcutta. AS is known, it has been
affirmed that the English Government
has already declared itself willing to
take q share in the undertaking.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

The Health Department of New York
have become alarmed at the large num-
Der of deaths in that city since January
last from cerebro spinal meningitis, a
spotted fever, and have taken steps to
prevent an epidemic of the disease. The
total number of cases reported from
January 1st to last Saturday was 1858, of
which 223 were fatal. The number of
deaths from the disease in 1879 was 106.
and 1880 10, so that the increase this
year affords just occasion for alarm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

A Western Senator predicts that the
Cabinet will 60 to pieces within six
months. Kirkwood will go first, because
he has no executive ability whatever
RIacVeagh, for antagonizing everybody,
and Lincoln on account of his youth and
boyishness. Blaine and Window will
then put their heads together and build
a new Cabinet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

The manufacturing establishments in
Cincinnati have increased in number in
the past ten years twelve per cent.
Across the Ohio river in Kentucky, in
Kenton and Campbell counties, the in
crease is one hundred and ten per cent.
From which it will be seen that Southern
manufacturing enterprises are decidedly
on the boom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

The increased mortality in Chicago is
attracting attention. There were 48
burial permits issued Wednesday and 50
the day before, showing weekly NOR
tally of about 350-nearly three times
the deaths in St. Louis during the same
period. Some attribute the excessive
mortality to the foul condition of the
streets, but the more intelligent expla.
nation is believed to be that which at
tributes it to foul water
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Sir Edward Thornton, the British
Minister to the United States, has been
offered the Enthusiastically to Russia.
He says it is promotion he fells bound
to accept, although he regrets very much
TO leave this country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

The proportion of foreigners in the to-
tai population Of this country is in q.
1t is very unequally distributed, how.
ever, being / in in California and Min
nesota, l in p in Wisconsin and Utah,
and l in 81 in North Carolina. In the
cotton States it is 1 in 25; in the North
ern States in 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Now that Professor Proctor has mar
ried, he laughs at the idea that either
comets or a conjunction of the planets
can cause meteorological disturbances or
pestilences on the earth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

There was double marriage in cir
Gus side show at Galveston. The giant
welded the fat woman, and the living
skeleton became the husband of the Cir
casian girl. In celebration of the hap
by event banquet was given in the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

We have received a notice of book
to be soon published somewhere in
the North, entitled "The Man of the
Hour, and which is really a biographi-
cal sketch of Malone. The author of
that sketch gave it title wiser than he
knew, for Malone was emphatically the
man of an hour. And what is more, he
has already strutted and fretted his little
hour upon the public stage, and will,
most likely, be neither seen nor heard of
mora
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13
HOW INDIANA WAS CARRIED.

Chapter of an Interesting History
Hundreds and Thousands OF
Newly Printed Notes Distributed
Through the Stste-Treasurer New
and Senator Dorsey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Mr.. Grier, the original Garfield man,
having declined the position of Third
Assistant Postmaster General the Presi-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13
The Savannah WeekIyleN

of SATURDAY. MAY H.
VIII contain the opening chapters OF q Ivy WY
ing story of absorbing interest, entitled, ar q
NORA HEARTILY, +" from the gifted Pc ca
Mrs opHEL1A N1sRET REID, of Eatonton' o t,a
The previous contributions OF 'ni' her 50
lady to our series of stories has MAJ ,itb our
widely known and so great favorlIe W. rs Of
reading public that commentator iron
her forthcoming romance is unnecessa.S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13

Conger is not dead; he only sleepeth.
He called at the White House last Mon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13


National
besto yknowle1g eandbehe GADSDEN, CASHIER
subscribed before this twelfth
Chatham county, Georgia
SAMUEL p RA5ffToN Directors
s.
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fer Reut.

Tor RENT, cool sleeping row. -
4 without board, bath room stiash with or
Fark extension. Enquire at this Office near
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13
fur salt.
CYPRESS SHINGLES and BOARDS
For sale by
nh28tf BACON & BROOKS

EOR SALE, one 1U-norse poyver p,r+al,-
Wood & Mann) Engine. As good % y, ,s..le
): W. lyman, corner West Broad and In Nm
~ 800. Inh92tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-13
8aatea.

WANTED, a situation. bv n ~ -.
w is wiling to work ma Uuhg man who
AeePlng Address H., Morning N sSaGds s, book,
myIo-<G ONCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-24
Attest: JAMES $ WRIGHT. clcrt.
Notice Of Foreclosure.

VVyVrrFkS CIr,ri - h.. c'er rrd psniel
w wheeler hCn alive hUt NOV dsrSased both
- Rr'lc'. ~ ftc County Of or ~ ard state -
Maine. b. th.ir morirsVe ie"d daiod tho ihir
ONorrl II cords hrSk 10, psse 3i1 conveyed IN
R,tert \ Chapman. then 81 sid R"thei. nov
deceased certain parcel of real estate .iiua' 90
IN H. tho ard tonnded end described - follows
w. The lot Of lar 4 NUN rs' tw'nt, eight In
the fret rsnve 81 lots IN sHi Rebel: .lso ser.
tain piece ~ r.rc' of lsrd s,iu'ied IN Aibsrv.
COUNTY std state afNfessid ard being y part 81
int numbered one in the thrl rsrgr ~ lots In salt
Aihan, bounded and desrflb"d a. ll'us viz -
Commencing on The west .id" of he n elfop
brock. st The the junction 81 the ,aesi"G ami mn
lard. nu ere town line between Alb9ny End Beth
rl thence esstwsrdiy on sad line - The conner If
the lot: thrnro southwRrdiy ilv nine rrd- thence
We tVsrdly on parallel line with the i've, line tn
where the meadow Fgt'n inierseci- with the up
land; theme" nnrthwartly 70 The ilrsi mentioned
hound or corner. suppos sod 10 contain fifteen
more or lees: also tue noTtherly para 81 lot mum.
beiei fonr in the first rar ge In SAID Albany being
q part OF the farm on which John Hasselton then
lived, and meaning 10 convey In this last namFd
pare All ih-t part Of the lot upon which said
llass,lton then lived, which we owned and occu
pied In said Albany, and m~aDiug to CONVEX ~
said mortgage deed all the homestead farm Of
said Clifford Wheeler snd Daniel Wheeler, BAD
upon when hey lived and occupied At the date
OF said mortgs 70 deed 20 secure the payment oil
one ihousHrd collars; and where's, the condition
of said mortgage ha- been broken, now therefore,
by reason If the breach of the condition thereof
|. Cullen &. Chapman, Administrator Of the estate
Of the said Robert \ Chapman, deceased claim
foreclosure Of sad m'rtgago agrccably 20 the
ststutes In such case u ide and provided.
Bethel. Nav 10. lsS.
CULLEN G. CHAPMAN, Administrator
of the egtais Of Robert A. Chairman.