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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31
The CONVEYANCE Of Steam.

The conveyance to long distances of
steam for power or heating purposes has
long been problem with engineers, and
its use has, in many instances, been dis
carded for compressed air. In fact, the
measure of the distance to which steam
may be carried with economy is not yet
determined. A suggestion is now made
by which owners of establishments In
which steam Is largely used might effect
a large saving by concentrating their
boilers in one place adjacent to a railroad
station, or to the shore, or even con-
structing large central boiler, where
their coal may all be landed and used
without carriage, and thence distributing
the steam to their several works. The
difficulty has always been to find coat
ing for steam pipes absolutely preventing
the radiation OF heat, and, according to
the Boston Journal Of Commerce. such
covering may now be prepared. 1t is
made of four parts of coal ashes sifted
through riddle of four meshes to the
inch, one part calcined plaster, one part
of flour, and one part fire clay. Mix
the ashes and fire clay together to the
thickness of thin mortar. In a mortar
trough; mix the calcined plaster and
flour together, dry, and add it to the
ashes and clay as you want to use it (;
put it on the pipes in two coats, accord
ing to the size of the pipes. For six
inch pipe put on the first coat about one
and one-quarter inches thick the second
coat wants to be about half an inch
thick. Afterward finish the outside with
hard finish, the same as Is applied to
plasterinR on q wall.
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Parader of Morality.

A man has a right TO take pride in his
moral character. 1t Is the one thing that
counts with men IN the long run down
the ages. Intellect coupled with infamy
does not last Time covers it with neg
lect. Intellect to live, must be associ-
ated with some right principle, and cor
rect conduct. There must be something
manly about it. \ great many things
are pardoned to private conduct when it
is known that the mans public princi-
pies are pure and noble. There can be
no question but Webster, in private life.
had many shortcomings, but where do
you look for healthier, or more manly
words than you find in his letters and
speeches There is this, too, to be said
of him. He never made any lofty and
ostentatious display of his sentiments.
He was conscious of his principles, but
he never made them Extensively prOmi-
nent. In eXcusing the faults OF Lord
Bacon, the Pail Mall GGzctto says: "The
most offensive part OF Macauley is this
assumption of a lofty moral tone when
he Is libeling a great man. In the case
of torture, as III the latter case of cor
ruption, it Is clear beyond doubt that
Bacon's error or weakness consisted In
this, that he was not so far in advance Il
contemporary morality rs we might have
desired. But there is a wide distinction
between q man who breaks accepted and
recognized rules and one who Is only not
in advance of them. a compliance with
questionable, but hardly yet questioned,
practices is compatible with lofty and
patriotic aims, whereas n man who,
judged even by the contemporary stand
ard, Is a contemplate sneak can hardly
be credited with any kind of virtue
Now, Macauley gets a cheap credit by
refusing to allow this plea of Bacon. To
the average common sense of mankind
it looks very virtuous to say that cruelty
and corruption is corruption all the world
over. Indianapolis Herald.
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A Terrible Mess of 1t.

There is a Young editor wandering on
the face of the earth, who formerly pub
lished a paper at Storm Lake. Iowa. He
left there the day after the issue of his
last paper, and is supposed to be cross
ing the State on foot, to get away from
an Infatuated female populace. It seems
there was a concert given by young
ladies of the city, and the gallant young
editor wrote it up in splendid shape
The same day he had visited herd of
short-horI cattle. owned by a farmer in
the vicinity, and he wrote up the cattle
also. The cross-eyed foreman of the Of
flee got the two articles mixed as follows:
1.-The concert given last evening by
sixteen of Storm Lakes most beautiful
and interesting Young ladies was highly
appreciated. They were elegantly dressed
and sang In most charming manner,
winning the plaudits of the entire
audience, who pronounced them the
finest short-horns in the county. 4 few
of them are of rich brown color, bu,
the majority are spotted brown and
white Several of the heifers weighed
as high as fifteen hundred pounds, fine
bodied, tight-limbed animals, and
promise to prove good property
The poor editor killed the foreman
and left. He should be acquitted of the
charge of murder, rs he was evidently
crazy. 1t could not be otherwise.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31
Eight Hundred Thou.and People.

There are already booked for passage to this
country in 1882 nearly half million people,
and it is estimated that 800 900 will emigrate
from Europe and Canada to the West and
Northwest.
In consequence of this vast throng, the " Al
bert Lea Route CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND AND
PACIFIC RAILwAY) has been compelled 10 put
upon its line an additional Fast Express Train,
composed of most elegant day and night cars,
leaving Chicago at IL a. M, and reaching MIN
neapolis early the next morning In ample time
to allow those going TO Northern Minnesota,
Dakota or Manitoba to obtain their breakfast
and make the connection for all points North
or Northwest.
This train is run especially to connect with
the new express trains which the Northern Pa
cifc and st. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba
railroads (the latter connecting with the Ca
madam Pacific at st. Vincent) have just put
upon their lines.
The regular evening express train from CHI
csgo will be run as heretofore, and make con-
nections from Minneapolis for all points IN the
territory named above
1t is important, and travellers should bear 1t
in mind, that there no carriage transfers
by the % Albert Lea Route" passengers being
landed in Union Depots at Minneapolis and st.
Paul.
This is the route to travel over for sure con-
nections, and is he pIedsdatest and most COM
Portable line an The Northwest.
The trains of the albert Lea ROlae y leave
Chicago from the depot of the Great Rock
Island the old favorite with travellers destined
for Kansas Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona ana
the Pacific Coast.
Send your address to E. st. John, General
Ticket and Passenger Agent, Chicago, and Cd
tain our new illustrated WESTERN TRAIL
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snn,ehnd,.ChiIh

flush OF hope on his young face, and some
body's mother thinking of the time when that
dear face will be hidden where ray Of hope
can brighten it--because there was no cure for
consumption. Reader, if the child be your
ne ghbo's, take this comforting word TO the
morther's heart before It is too late Tell her
that consumption is durable that men are liv
ing to-day whom the physicians pronounced
incurable, because one lung had been almost
destroyed by the disease. DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery " has cured hundreds sur
passes cod liver oil, hypophosphites, and other
medicines in curing this disease. Sold 10y drug
rraaAn
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AMONG the fast runs made by trains
running out of London are the follow
ing: Great Western (Swindon 77I). 81
minutes, no stoppage; Great Northern
(Peterboro 764), 80 minutes, no stop-
page; Northwestern Rugby S21), Ito
minutes, one minute stoppage Midland
(Kettering 72), 81 minutes. no stoppace.
Southwestern Salisbury 814), 121 min,
utes, three minutes stoppage Greet
Eastern (Stowmarket 500, 124 minutes
five minutes stoppage.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

In Switzerland, for its seeming ca
pacity probably the most wonder full
clarifying country in the world, the cattle
of the various cantons are quite distinct.
The owners generally arrange for an
animal inspection when the best cattle
for breeding are selected. The race is
large, remarkably persistent in repeating
the same characteristics, made hardy by
mountain climbing. excellent for milk
and for beef. It is believed if more
known in this country they would take
high place, as they are of the most
thrifty habits, eating what is set be-
fore them and picking up q living in
poor pastures,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31
The Shoulder Act,

"And do you really love me, Lillian Pp
he asked IN eager tones.
For answer, the little head dropped
on his shoulder. He raised it gently
and looked into the pure, sweet face up-
lifted to him. Have L won you.
angel !? he murmured in low, earnest
tones.
" L should twitter," was the girls re-
ply, and again her head sought his
shoulder.-NelO York Sun.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

MESsMAS's peptonized beef tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire ntttri-
taous properties. 1t contains biood-making,
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties
invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostration, and all forms of general debility !;
also. in all enfeebled conditions whether the
result of exhaustion, nervous prostration, over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswel, Hazard
Co., proprietors New York. Sold by druggists.
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a1ruorreH Great Britain is dependent

ALTHOUGH Great Britain IS dependent
upon this country for much of her beef,
pork and mutton, yet she appears TO
produce surplus of horses. In 1880,
5.12S horses were exported from the
United Kingdom; in 1881 the aggregate
exports show an increase over the pre-
vious year of 1, 004, or 6, 132 in all. The
value of these exports for 1880 was
81, 500, $40, and for 1881, S1,902, 165.
The number of horses shipped to France
in 1881 was q 91.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31
Truth 1. Mighty.

When Dr. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, an
nounced that his "Favorite Prescription "
would positively cure the many diseases and
Weaknesses peculiar to women, some doubtei >,
and continued to employ the harsh and caustlc
local treatment. But the mighty truth grad
ually became acknowledged. Thousands OF
ladies employed the " Favorite Prescription "
and were speedily cured. BY druggists.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, viii
seud their Electro-Voltaic Belts and other
Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days TO
any person afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality, and kindred troubles, guarantee
inc comnIete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Address as above without delay
P. $40 risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial is allowed
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THE st. Paul (Minn.) Globe, observes !:
Things had gone wrong with him, and
he wanted to die; yet he had the whole
house darting around mighty lively. so
we heard, hunting for the st. jacobs
Oil bottle, when the first twinge of
rheumatism gathered him up.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

A MrNSEsoTA mob did not lynch the
man whom they had intended SO to
punish. He argued with them while,
and then gave them So to buy beer.
They were convinced that he was not so
bad as they had supposed him to be-
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Or the considerable number of boys

OF the cOnslderabIe number OF DOys
sent to Virginia by the Children's Aid
Society of New York, comparatively few,
it seems, have turned out well. Many
have run away to take up the vagrant
life of the cities some have got into
iaiI others were discharged by their
EMPLOYERS some few adapted them
selves to the rather harsh requirements
of farm life, and have attained good po-
sitions as oyerseers, superintendent,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

ABsNTHE drinking IN London is on
the increase. The liquor is of a yellow
ish green, and protracted use terminates
in softening of the brain and death.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31
Diamond.Cutters in New York.

Five years ago two diamond-cutters
dressed and polished all the stones that
came in the rough into this market. In
the main only the finished diamonds
were imported. But it was found that
the work of cutting and polishing dia-
monds was often done carelessly in
Europe, and that American workmen
could better satisfy the critical taste of
American buyers of precious stones.
So marked was the difference between
the imported dian onds and those cut
andRolished here that a demand for the
stones of American finish was created,
aud within five years five or six more
diamond-cutters have established them
selves in New York. They dress and
polish perhaps one-twentieth of all the
diamonds sold in this city, and the
excellence of their work is recognized.
The stones are imported, as a rule,
from South Africa, and although many
of the Africa diamonds are off color, If
Is said that as large and as fine stones
are found there as in the old mines of
the East Indies and Brazil. The stones
come here In the rough, uneven in
shape, and lacking wholly the luster and
sparkle which attach to the very idea of
diamond. The first process is what is
called cleaving. By this process the
Irregularities of shape are Clipped off
and the general form of the diamond is
secured, but without any of the angles
which separate the faces. The pieces
Clipped off, if of suitable color and
without flaw, are used for making what
is called rose diamonds. Then the faces
of the diamond are cut by the rubbing
together of two of the stones, aud after
this process the stones look like irregu-
lar pebbles of ground glass. They are
entirely without luster beUuty- the
polishing concludes the process. Each
face of the diamond is in turn exposed
10 the surface of an iron wheel revolving
two thousand times a minute, and, by
means of oil and diamond dust, the
stone is polished and given its wonderful
brilliancy.
Mr.. Henry Fera, a diamond-cutter in
John street, said that a large part OF
the work of the diamond fnishers IN
/ this city was repolishiug the stones cut
/ in Europe, to satisfy the more particular
Judgment of American buyers. On ac-
/ count of this extra pains which is taken
/ with the work here, the diamonds OF
/ American polish command somewhat
/ higher prices. An idea of the business
1 in cutting diamonds III this city may be
/ had from the statement that last year
nearly five thousand carats III the rough
we're cut and polished here. Wages for
labor here are from twice to three times
what is paid in Europe for the same
kind of work. The labor adds ten dol
lars a carat TO the value of the uncut
diamond. The loss i'll weight from
cutting is over one-half. This SO adds
to the value of the diamond that stone
of one carat, costing in the rough, for
instance, forty dollars, would sell foi
about one hundred and ten dollars when
cut and polished. The value, however,
does not depend alone upon the weight
of the stone, but is affected also by
the presence of blemishes or impurity OF
color.
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For Brick and Tile Machinery
dress las. Z. CLARK. Morenci. Mich.
C,,.rrh ortbe bladder.

Singing, smarting, irritation of tho bladder
passages, discharges, &c, cured by Buchupaiba.
81 at druggists. Prepaid by express, SIPS,
6 for S. E. s. WELLS Jersey City, \. j.
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Aged GratItude.

FLINT, Mich, June o. 1881
81. II. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-I am "a vs.-.
old, and have not been well in 20 years a. T
am to-day, thanks to your Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, the best remedy in the world
IRWIN WupRn
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liz TEE cure Of severe coughs, weak lungs,
shifting of blood, and the early stages of Con
s,ntrnnfi0n. Dr. Pierce's 90 Golden Medical Dis
coverv" has astonished the medical faculty.
ems the system and ptnites the blood. By
drucpists.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

TIE Publishers of the Richmond (va.) En-
o,lirer heartily recommend Or. Bulls Cough
Syrup and say :" 1t has been well tried IN our
office and composing room, and has cured o'r
CITY editor Of very bad case OF Bronchitis.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-31

K1DSEY-WoRT always relieves and cures the
worst cases of piles and constipation.
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The illumination

The existence OF good
feeling on the part Of the
French Nation for the peo-
pie ofthis country isshown
by the presenta ton Of q
colossal bronze figure Of
Freedom holding eloft the
torch of Liberty. Beauty,
with usefulness, is COM
bined in this immense
work of art, as the bright,
blazing torch will serve
the purpose OF q beacon
light in the harbor of New
York. There is another
figure which will chal-
lenge larger praise and ad-
miration than even the
great work above referred
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10. Ii is illustrated here
with, and repsnts the aged and worthy ST
JACOB holdinefl in his hand that beacon when
will guide arisau sailing upon the sea of life,
whose waters ound with the shoals and DAN
gerous places sickness and disease. The light
IL castsis desied to show that ST. JACOBS OIL Is
the IN and tied means OF keeping tne DOGGY
on its proper drSe, and of easing and rlgntlns
it should II belfortuna.ely cast upon the shoals
Of hegnatisrr other ,,ainful ailments. Inous-
andS 4gratet ones throughout the MOrld nave
prOvedihe vac and felt the good OF TINS Sreat
Germfn Rem,y, and are glad 10 recommend II
In thueOn nctiOn Mr.. John S. Briggs, wen
knOwIlitize- of Omaha, Neb., told newspaper
man III he yas terribly afflicted win an acute
attack rheumatism in his back. The disease,
which hd beerpreyng upon him i9F years =, a, ha1
drawn i'm outof shape. He reSorted 10 every
remedyknown physicians, but found no reilel
until htied 81 JACOBS OIL, one DottIe OF Nnlcn
ehecteta COMPETE and radical cure. Announcer
case ms justif reference:
AYETEL4N SEAMAN'iS TRIO BLE.
Efit0Inie7- cedn, Chicago, H.: send you this
feelingthst tie information conveyed VIII De OF
materl leneit to many of your readers. one
1Soyerasent Lighthouse keeper at this point, Il
probabi one of the oldest seamen in America
having allied twenty-six years on salt water
After is fOrty-six years Eervice his eyeSigh
failed in and no kept the Light at Chicago unit
fhe Govrnment built the Gross Point Light here
when lswas transferred. While seated in m,
store rs morning the Captain volunteered tn
foIIov-ir written statement: This IS TO cerfif
that Z ave been afflicted with rheumatism 70
f1yenivIN years, both in my side and limbs.
am Isrg 10 say that after using less than two Dol
Ties offs ST. JACOBS OIL, am entirely free fror
main t5ugh still limping somewhat when wall
inc f-oa long force of habit. 9. w. BOYNToS.
Pefarrig 10 the foregoing facts, might allude I
notice nj +" a word 10 the wise is sufficient
f4f.T GoFgEI,. Pharmacist, Evanston. III
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1882-11-02
The poiiey Of silence.

General" said an Arkansas gen.
tleman. approaching a well-known
politician. II suppose You saw that
article in the Blue Wing this
morning, in which the editor calls
you liar and thief tfe,
.sYes, ! saw the outrage"
'.What are you going to do about
it? Answer it, ! suppose r
'.No, shall treat the fellow, with
the contempt he deserves. A man
who would willingly assail character
is below the notice OF a dog.
"But your constituents, viii, Of
course, expect to see you defend
yourself. They do not believe the
charges, but they do not wish to see
you rest quietly under sach abuse
II think the best plan is to keer
clear Of such contemptible men aud
not notice their vile utterances.. /. a
a.swiy do you think sog' saa
ssBecause that scoundrel has pol
the proof against me- sli iasa
..well, II thst's the ease ! wouidn'l
notice him. ~ "a sraa.ssEy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1882-11-02
Resolutions Il Rsspets.

HALL MExzco R. A., CHApTER No.
"a, MEXICO, Mo- Wheneas, Almighty
God, in the dispensation of His prov
idence, has called from, the lahors of
this life, To- that crest and refresh
ment'' that awaits the faithful, our
aged 'companion,n Israel Lander.
Therefore. be it resolved by tins
Chapter, of which he was a charter
member and its first High Priest
1st. That while we bow in humble
submission 70 the viii Of Him who
doeth all things well, we mourn the
loss of genial friend, a faithful CON-
panion, and an honest man.
End. That we testify to his worth
as a sincere friend, a true gentleman,
and a man whose character was above
|reproach and above suspicion.
3D., That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to his bereaved family, and
commend them to Him who alone can
wipe away all tears from their eyes,
and give that consolation which the
world cannot give.
4th. That . copy of these resolu-
tions be spread upon the. records of
this chapter, and published in the
papers of this city.
- j. M. GoRpoN,
81. j. F. GILLIAN,
s. M. EDWARDS.
Igs Committee.
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&f4W
DIR. Fred Vcrnette viii visit Mexico
every Saturday for the purpose of
treating chronic diseases of both male
and fenhle. He uses no poisons in
his treatment, consequently his rem
edies can be used by all with perfect
safety. II, upon examination, your
case should seem TO be incurabTe, he
will SO state to you. Remember, his
treatment has cured many patients
after all other means tried failed. In
proof Of this fact read certificates Of
cures performed upon patients, citi-
zens Of your own State, to whom You
can write and verify this statement.
Examination free. All poor persons
prescribed for free Of charge Office
at Jones', HoteL - ii 44-tfo
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Sunday School Scholars.

! The following is the number of
children who attend Sunday School
in Mexico. In nearly every case
there should be double the attend
ance: Presbyterian, 65; Baptist,
rs; Catholic, 20; Chriatian, so;
North Methodist, 60; South Metho-
dist, "a; Episcopal. 80.
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''rhat's the kind of a cat am,''
deseriptively put in II. Martin Will
liams as he observed that he was
greenhacker from principle. There
is no objection to Martins assigning
himself any given place in the animal
kingdom, but as far as the returns
have been reeeivad, it seems TO be. a
telerably bad year for cats.
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lDAINIsrRAroR,s Nor,cp LN,,,,

nA1NIsTRAToR's NoTtcE.LSo,iee
neraoy given that letters of admin
: epea the sstate Of Henry A. Ogle,
sszS Sed, A4Se been granted 70 the under- :
- '. 9. Piersoi. By tie Probate Court
~ araln county, bearing klafe June 40,
Al persons having claims aaainst
- g eotAte afe required to EXHIBIT thesn
&c ts Allowance within enc year sitter
1ase g said letters, or they NAV be
- woe aten any benefit of such estate:
! =. eus4 claims be aot exhibited within
: ~ yesn nom the time Of the 2puhliea-
ssSf % this notice they viii be forever
n j. e. PIERSOL,ei +
= Administrator,
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Lee Mcconnell.


From ue fueoio, Ooi., Chieifaln. +
Lee A. Mcconnell, well known in
Pueblo, having been employed at the
drug establishment of Hon. A. Cor.
der, for several months, is now at Lib
erty, Missouri, attending the William
Jewell College. What Lee is study
ing for is . mystery to- most of his
friends, although it is generally con
ceded that he is studying fer the law
or the ministry. One opinion is that
he Is making the latter profession a
study, and our reasons for this be-
lief is that he has ordered the Chief
tain sent to his address, saying that
he cannot get along without it.