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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Just now the miracle and the Mecca
Of the oil regions is the mushroom
town of Garfield. A few days ago it
contained only three inhabited houses;
it now contains 1870. A hotel of near.
ly 100 rooms has risen "like an exhil-
aration, and board at private houses
is two dollars a day, with the privilege
of sleeping outdoors. For the past
fortnight operators wholive like princes
at home have been glad to repOse their
wearied virtues beneath the precariOus
shelter of boiler or pile of boards.
The telephone and the telegraph are
already there, and the railroad is ex-
pected soon.-[ Chicago Herald.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

TREATMENT FOR SMALLPOX. San
Francisco people are about ready to
believe that a cold saltwater bath is
the proper treatment for a case of
smallpox. Not long ago, it will be
remembered, boat was upset in the
bay with smallpox patients; fifteen
were rescued, but endured exposure
in a cold wind and wet garments for
an hour before their arrival at the
pest-house. None Of the medical
profession supposed for moment that
a single unfortunate would survive
after such an exposure. Strangely
enough, every one of the patients sub.
jected to this unintentional bath has
not only recovered, but did so with a
rapidity that was astonishing. Many
of the patients who we're taken to the
pest-house nearly week before were
still left there, struggling along with
the disease after this boats crew had
been discharged. Doctors in the East
might profitably investigate this "cold
saltwater bath" method Of dealing
with the loathsome disease.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Little Barefoot: Black stockings are
in great demand, and must be worn by
those who would be truly fashionable.
You complain that they crock fright
fully, and that after wearing pair on
a hot day you are left almost as black
after taking them of as you were with
them on. That makes no difference.
1t is for fashion to order and for us to
obey. 1t would be humilitating, of
course, if one should meet with an &C.
cident, and, on being taken to sur
geon for an amputation, be forced to
show blackened extremity; but con
ISOLATION might be drawn from the
thought that the stocking had, at all
events, done its last crOcking on that
leo.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18
LjobjI;fy of yode1fj6ecs

The liability which attaches TO those
who identify strangers that ask accom-.
mediation at banks received singular
illustration the other day in this city.
A man named VIM. Hines, a painter
from Woodlord county, went to Mr..
Greenway, Of the firm Of j. Ii. Morton
Il Co., and asked him 10 go with him
to the bank and identify him, so that
he might obtain some money upon a
check which he held, drawn by a Gin
cinnati lumber firm and payable to
William III. Hines. Mr.. Greenway,
knowing the man 10 be William
Hines, and thinking that perhaps he
had a middle name consented to iden
THY him, while refusing to indorse the
check. Hines preferred that the bank
telegraph 10 Cincinnati TO ascertain il
the check was good. II was done and
the answer came back that it was good.
Upon that and the Identification the
bank paid the money. Not long after
forwards the information was contrib
uted to the banks officers that the
check had been paid to the wrong
man. II appears that VIM. Hines
asked at the Postoffice If there we're
any letters for him and was given one
addressed to VIM. II. Hines, contain.
ing the aforesaid check. Upon max
ing this discovery William prepared
TO personate William H., and drew
Mr.. Greenway unexpectingly into the
trap, a trap into which he stepped the
more innocently because he had here
tofore credited this same Hines for
paints furnished. The question is
who should lose the money, the draw.
er of the check, the bank that paid it,
or Mr.. Greenway, who identified the
person that got the money. Many
thought the bank should be the loser.
Mr.. GIeenway felt himself morally, il
not legally responsible, and very hon
orably stepped up to the cashier and
paid the money. This little incident
will serve as a warning in several
ways Lexington Press.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A BosToN GIRL. In the steam car
the other day was bright little 4
year old lady. An elderly gentleman,
a few seats back, every time the little
one turned around, wonld shake his
finger, or duck his head, or "cluck,
or do some one of the score Of things
that are supposed to be especiallyplea
ing 10 babies. The little girl answer
cd, these kindly attentions with va.
cant stare, until, apparently surfeited
and grown tired OF them, she exclaim
ed in voice loud enough TO be heard
half through the car, Mamma, | real
ly believe that old fool is trying t.
make love TO me- Boston Trans
cript.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

The peculiar costume of the dwell
ers in Arizona is thus graphically de
scribed by "tender-foOt;" "ln ordi-
nary weather he wears belt with pis-
tolls in it. When it grows chilly he
puts on another belt with pistols in it,
and when it becomes really cold he
throws a Winchester rifle over his
shoulders.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18
The Modern Caucus.

An aged citizen who was one Of the
early settlers, was seen coming out on
the side walk in front Of a place where
II caucus was being held, few nights
before election, on his ear. lie seem.
ed to propelled by some unseen power.
and as he got up and picked up his
hat out of the gutter, brushed the
mud of his sleeve and wiped the blood
of his nose, a friend went up to him
and asked what was the matter. The
old man said, "Well, | hain't attend.
ell a caucus in thirty year, but my
nephew wanted me TO go tonight, and
when | proposed that the meeting be
opened with prayer, :hink the stove
fell over on me. A fellow said, 30.
give rs a rest, and / don't know how
got out here, but he did. Why, in
10 they used TO open political meet
ings with prayer, and close EN- the
same way. This caucus was opened
with knock down and | suppose it
will close with a riot. Hello, there is
another man riding down stairs with
nut any saddle, aud s'posehe propOs
ed some old fashioned custom. Say, do
you think that my eye will be black? l
told the old lady | was goin to meet
in, and wouldn't like TO have her
think | had lost my temper and struck
the sexton. Well, that's the last pol
tiles for me. The old man, howev-
err, got a policeman to 60 with him
while he voted on election day Mil
waukee Sun.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

OF the 1876 employees in the Treas.
ury Department at Washington, Ken
lucky has only 30, and is entitled to
Ill; in the State Department she has
none, though entitled to three; in the
PostofIice Department one, instead Of
sixteen as is her due; in the War De
partment nine, while she should have
thirty-one; and in the Interior Depart
ment IL, or 80 less than her fairquota,
according to pOpulatica, etc.-Lexing-
ton Republican.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A Canadian murderer, who was
hanged at Kingston, Ontario. a few
days ago, failed to avow his belief that
he was going straight to heaven when
the drop fell, but, on the contrary,
prayed very earnestly to the last mo-
ment. In consequence some people
doubt that he was genuine murder
er.-T Sunday Argus.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A person to be dead drunk must
have one part ofalcohOl to 1875 parts
of blood in the circulation. 1t would
be interesting to know just how much
blood some men carry. 1t takesa ter
rible amount of alcohol to floor them,
anyhow.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Two children were found starving
at Patrick, Va. They had been de
serted by their parents in a lonely
house, with only a small supply OF
food, and for week lived on bark and
roots. Their discoveries let them eat
all they would, and they gorged them
selves so much that death ensued.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

1t is stated that the revision of the
Old Testament is finished, with the
exception of Ecclesiastes and the Songs
of Solomon. The second revision will
take the whole of 1882, aud the fin
ished work will be published in 1888.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Theological reflection; "Yes, sab, T"
said Brudder Johnsing, OFF de de-
cendants of de rooster what crowed at
Peter was to make noise ebery time
lie is told, dar would be so much noise
in de world dat you couldn't hear de
hens caclae.'
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18
MARY and Martha

This is the way Mr.. Barnes explains
It to Dayton Journal interviewer I:
"Well, we will take the first para.
graph and will show you; il is a
sample of the whole lot. Now, as to
the first paragraph, which represents
me as saying that Mary was slut.
This is a most outrageous misrepre-
sentation of facts, as it is only a gar
bled statement of what said in ser.
mon. Now, what | did say, as near
as | can remember, and | think / am
entirely correct, occurred in this way:
| was teaching the people to walk by
faith and not by sight, and said; II
you walk by sight and not by faith,
and you enter the house at Bethany,
and see Martha doing all the work in
attending 10 the wants of tired trav'
eler, while Mary sits at Jesus feet do.
ing nothing, you quite take Martha's
side when she says to Jesus: "Bid
my sister that she help me, and you
turn to Mary with indignation and
say: "Get up, you lazy slut, and
help your sister," But if you walk
by faith you would say; Dear Mary,
thou has chosen the better part, and
thou, Martha, art careful and cumber-
ed about much serving" So you see
that walking by sight, / would say:
martha, like you; Mary, l do not
like you" But walking by faith, !
say just the contrary, or, "Mary, |
like you; but, Martha, 1 do not like
you" Now this explains how used
the word "slut" as applied to Mary.
SO with all the other paragraphs. This
is specimen of how | was reported"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A Cincinnati woman was swinging
in hammock in the seclusiOn of her
back yard, and her feet hung down.
A neighbor looked through the fence
and cried "Shoot them feetl" Hewas
prosecuted, and though he protested
that he meant no adverse criticism Of
the feet, nor disrespect to the owner,
was fined S2.-[N. Y. Sun.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Rutherford Hayes is hoeing his own
corn this year. 1t will be remember
ed that he attended to another mans
crop for four years. -[New Haven
Register.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

There seems TO be mistaken idea
abroad that newspaper men publish
papers for money. This is not the
case. They are generally wealthy
bond holders aud go into the business
for the fun and honor there is in il,
and to puff people for nothing. So if
you have job work or advertising to
DO, take it to some other town and the
publisher of your local papers will not
think anything of it, but will take
pleasure in putting you or your bust
ness, free, gratis, and for nothing.
They as a class read the Bible, and
have learned to "return good for evil,
and they take a pride in encouraging
home institutions whether these institu
tions encourage them of not.-[South
kentuckian.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

ARAB WOMEN. Most Arab women
tattoo; the old women dye their hair a
dull red color, and frizzle and pull it
down over their faces. Nothing can
be more hideouly ugly than an old
Arab woman; but ] cannot imagine
anything more beautiful than young
Arab girl, say from thirteen tosixteen
years of age, aud who has been brought
up in the same house. They have
beautiful forms, small feet and arms,
and large black eyes, round chin,
small rosy lips, white teeth, and very
smooth, good complexion. They have
their hair plated and thrown back to
hang down their shoulders and backs.
They soon fade, however, and become
as ugly as they were before beautiful.
In the town they cover their faces
when on the street, in thesight of men,
but they like to have Christians see
them. and they will uncover their faces
if no Mussulmau is looking.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Uncle Charlie Gordon, of Shelby,
Ala, proudly shows a certificate Of
bis own birth, dated seyenty-eight
years ago, and a cradle full of twins,
born 10 him within few months.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A Scotch mud.digger operating in
the Clyde near Glasgow, Scotland,
brought up sole leather trunk the
other day marked George Plaisted,
Boston," 1t was lost from the steamer
Nevada last September, and the com.
pauy paid Mr.. Plaisted 81 900 for the
loss. After seven months the trunk
comes up. and its contents. found I'M
injured, exactly tally with Mr.. Plais'
ted's inventory.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

A story Of a miracle gains credence
at Bristol, Pa. Miss Bewley, after
having remained in bed sixteen years,
was so affected by the prayers of a
meeting called especially in her behalf
that she got up and walked, and has
since been pretty well.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

ORIGIN OF BLUE-GRAss.-l may
not be undressing to our readers TO
know that bluegrass, so famous in
Kentucky, was first raised in Indiana
at a little Indian village called Miami
Village, on White River. in Hamilton
county. In the year 1881 John aud
William Conner were stolen by the
Indians from Pittsburg, Pa, and
brought to this village. John had
become the chief man among the In
dians, aud through him We learn that
bluegrass was a native of what Is now
Hamilton. In 1910, as General Har
rison's army was returning south,
they took quantities OF it TO Vincennes
and Kentucky, aud from there il
spread. Judge Finch, Of Indianapo-
lis, has often been heard to corroboratt
this statement, and il may be accepted
as correct that bluegrass was first
raised in what was then known as the
Northwestern Territory, now Indiana
Il Plainfeld qnd. Progress.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

The great sympathetic and muscular
system, Of which full and healthful devel'
opment depends, kept from growing iabby
and inactive by using Browns Iron Bitters
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

An editor, in speaking of a clergy
man called him "pretty aged minis
ter" The eompOsitor got il putty
eyed monster" aud there was a row.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Now Charlie played a little game,
he called it inspiration" and when
the people thought to blame, it raised
his indignation. The people placed
him on plank, and. round him put a
cordy, then knocked the prop and sent
the crank in haste unto the "Lordy."
II Carrollt0n Democrat.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

His idea of prayer: 81 tell you
wot, boys, exclaimed old Ben, the
toughest man of the camp; 81 tell you
wot, boys, it makes Teller feel kind
err watery round the lids to hear that
little chit of thing a-settin up thar
like an angel a-sayin' her prayers so
cute, Mary had a little lamb OF
suthin' err that sort"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Two men fell from broken scatlold
in New York, a distance Of seventy
feet. One struck head downward on
the flag stone, dashing his brains out.
The other went through a wooden
packing box, making rough hole in
it, and sustaining terrible injuries
from which he was expected to die.
A'third man saved himself by cling
ing to a window-sill ana clambering
in.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18

Two Indiana farmers quarrelled
about a wrench, and went to law. The
costs of court and counsel fees have
reached 81, 200, both litigants have
mortgaged their property to raise the
money, and the case is continued.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-07-18
DEMOCRATIC srArr AND COUNTY TICKET

FoR SUPERIOR JuDaE-MAJ. A. o. RICHARDS.
Eos APPELLATE CLERK carr. T. J. HENnY.
Foa COusrY JuD0K-E. W, Bows.
Foh CousrY AffuREEY-D. r. CARPENTER.
Foa COUNTY CLERK-JouS BLAiS.
FOR ASSESSOR j. n. lIoCKER.
Foa JALER-T y. NFwLASD.
FoH suRvKYon-F. n. HowAun.
Foa C0RoNER-w. J. DAUonrRrY.
Ton CoNsrAuLE STANFORD pREuSCfl -roLuEEI
MARTIN.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-11-01
The Wheel Horse.

There is a wheel horse in every fami-
~; some one who takes the lead on all
occasions. 1t may be the oldest daugh-
ter, possibly the father, but generally it
is the mother. Extra company, sick
ness, etc., give her heavy increase of
the burden she is already carrying
Even summer vacations bring less rest
and recreation to her than to others of
the family. The city house must be put
in order to leave, and the clothing for
herself and the children which a coun-
try sojourn demands seems never to be
finished; and the excursions and picnics
which delight the hearts of the young
people are not wholly delight to the
''provider.''
Woman's work is never done. She
would never have it done. Ministerine
to father and mother, cherishing her
husband-no true woman wants to see
her work done. But because it is never
done, she needs resting times.
Every night the heavy truck is turned
up; the wheel horse is put in the stable,
and the labor and care are dismissed un-
til the morrow. The thills of the house.
hold van cannot be turned up at night,
and the tired house mother cannot 90
into quiet stall for repose. She goes
to sleep tonight feeling the pressure of
tomorrow. She must have an eye over
all until every one is in bed, and must
keep an eye ready to open at moments
notice to answer the needs of children.
and both eyes open bright and early to
see the machine well started for the new
daY.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-11-01
Visiting Good Farms.

z The many fairs that are being held in
various sections Of the country are do
ing much towards advancing far more
enlightened agriculture. We have al
ready pointed out some of the advant-
:sges to be gained by careful study of
the exhibits, and the Importance of
ing an active part in these fairs. An
other suggestion to the same end is here
offered, which, if acted upon, will sup
plement the work of the fairs, and do
much good to all progressive farmers.
1t is the duty of every farmer to visit
yearly some of the best farms in the
county, and there gather practical les
sons in improved agriculture There is
no method Of learning about any farm
subject equal to being on the farm where
it is practiced, and having it explained
by the one who has made it success
1t may be the way of feeding stock, or
plan of preserving roots, cnsilage or
other fodder. A farmer may contem-
plate a system of underdrains for his
wet fields; in this case it would be best
to make visit to some farmer who has
thus drained his farm, and gain from
him many valuable hints and sugges-
tons in this important work. Such
visits not only give new ideas, but are
wholesome recreation, and many farm
er who at the first thought may say, II
cannot afford it!' will find by expert
ence that he has spoken too soon. Take
day to 60 and visit some one of the
best farms in the county, and this will
open the way for further visits and
wider knowledge of the best methods of
farming. american Agr,culta1rist.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-11-01
How They Got the Pic,

When Cal. Thomas and Jerry Kier-
sted were little boys here in Cincinnati
they ran away from school one day to
60 to circus that was showing over in
Covington. They had money enough
to get into the show, but all they had
left to get any refreshments with was
five cents that belonged to CAL Like
all boys, they had good appetites, and
they carried them right along with
them. Before the circus was over they
were both ravenously hungry, for they
had skipped away without going to din
ner: In place of a candy and lemonade
stand, as We see nowadays, there was
place where pies were sold. But pies
were bringing ten cents in the market,
and it would take whole one to 90
around in crowd of two such hungry
boys: Jerry hit on a plan to get a pie
for five cents. while I get the pie
mans attention in taking said he to
Cal. s'you poke your thumb into one of
the pies" ''What for?' said CAL
"What good will it do Teller when he's
hungry to jab his thumb into pie?
Thumbs don't eat pie.'' '.Never you
mind" said Jerry, '.you jes' do as l
say" Cal. did as he told him to, with
out the pieman seeing him, and then
Jerry, who had the five cents in his fist,
picked up the damaged pie and said
quite innocently: Here's pie that's
got smashed. You'll sell this half-price,
won't your The pie-man looked at it
and readily assented, and the boys
lunched ravenously with many in
ward chuckles. Cincinnati Saturday
N;0ht,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-11-01
A Cat Vanquished by Sparrows,

At Pottsville, Pa. recently, half
grown cat caught a young sparrow, and
the latter chirped loudly, giving the
alarm, and in very few moments
large number of the belligerent little
birds were on the spot. They swooped
down on pussy from every direction,
and, although she arched her back, dis
tended her tail, and tried to give battle,
she was overcome by numbers and fled
incontinently to the shelter of a coal
shed near at hand. This did not end
the matter. In the course of half
hour puss made her appearance on the
scene again. The birds appeared to
have put some of their number on pick
ct duty, for as soon as the cat came
from her shelter the alarm was sounded
and the feathered clanscame afresh to
the attack in greater force than ever.
Their feline enemy protiting by past ex-
perience, did not wait to make fight,
but ran swiftly as she could to her
home, half a square away, the sparrows
striking her as long as she was in sight.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-11-01
The Texas Gallininner.

l was talking to Sambo last evening.
having hardly recovered from the eff
fects Of the grandest sunset ever wit
messed, when my ears were saluted with
what appeared ut first to be strains of
music in the distance. Then my left
check was saluted with y smack and a
burning bite that seemed to penetrate
to the very bone. I never did service
on a Chicago newspaper, but months of
constant exposure to all sorts of weather
had tanned my cheek severely-alas! to
no purpose. That sting was new
revelation to me, and l was brought to
my feet with howl of pain and an ex-
clamation not in consonancc with my
early training in Sabbath school.
''What was that, Sam?'' I exclaim-
ed.
':Dat, boss?'' said Sam, with a
chuckle, "why dat was one dem gal
nippers.'
l believed him. I will not exagger-
ate. The insect was unusually large. I
have it-as much larger than an ordi-
nary civilized mosquito as Texas jack
ass rabbit is larger than the innocent
bunnie'' of the Northern stubDle. He is
aggressive. He sings bar or two in
the distance, it is true, but he does not
''steep your senses in forgetfulness." as
does his smaller ally. He advances at
once to the attack and generally as
saults you from the front. You can't
escape by the use of any clothing. If
you try that subterfuge he sits on you
like a coroner's jury or patent we'll
digger and he bores into your skin at
last in spite of every impediment.-
Leather is no use. It's fact; he bores
through your boots. and when your
body is covered with swarm of pests a
small reserve force amuse themselves
by boring holes in the rim Of your hat.
Times.