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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

Capt. Crozier, Civil Engineer in the
government service, anchored fleet Of
nine boats above the Falls last Wednes-
day, intending to derrick down that slight
declivity and proceed to remove the OBJ
structions In the river between that place
and Point Burnside. The Captain designs
taking Photographic views setting forth
the present state Of the stream, and the
improvements made by him in short, rep
resenting the river before" and "after
taking" the remedy.
Miss Jennie Reid, Of Nelson county, is
the guest Of Miss Helen Reid. w. NJ.
Boyle apd wife, Of Lancaster, were with
US on Saturday and Sunday. The rest Of
onr young ladies got off TO various schools
last week. The boys who we're found cry
ing soon after their departure say lilac ZACH.
rylnae arose from toothache. The McKin-
ney "Bats" made a descent on our boys
on Satu rday, and, understand bled them
them again like vampires. This thing is
becoming monotonous. Two weddings on
the cards for this week. Tom Con-
way, one OF our most promis-
ing young Americans, with Irish blood
enough To make a man Of him, has secured
a petition in a business house in Cincin-
natl. Mr.. Fayette Page, Of Columbia, is
here teaching school and drinking tea
the former at Richland school-house, the
latter miscellaneously. Browns Owl is
still attracting visitors; but preserves a
digni6ed silence when attempts are made
TO Interview him on politics or religion.
Ben Hawkins has got of conundrum; but
| am afraid 10 write it. Ask Ben about it,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
SALE
FINE HANGING PORK LANDS.
Lincoln Circuit Court. JnO. s. Van Wrinkle Gu
TatOr II. l.. Carpenter.

By virtue Of Judgment In the above cause at the
January terms 1878 and 1879 OF the Lincoln Com
Pleas Court, the undersigned commissioner viii ON
Saturday, Oct 7th. 1882, between the hOus OF II
A. NJ. and p NJ, al the dwelling house ON the
Is acre tract of land sell public auction 10 Oh
highest bidder 10 much OF the following ira cts Of
land will pay plaintiffs Judgement for " $50
with 10 per cent thereon from Jan. s. 1877 and bis
costs herein, subject 10 credit Of $3.50 OF date Jan
5, 1871;
4. A tract OF about rs acres OF land IN Lincoln
county, Ny., on the HustOnville Bradtordsyille
pike, aud known as the home place Of Geo. Car
2. A tract ofland OFF, acres, =. and q poles,
adjoining the farm OF ]. o. McAlister, Mary Cole
man aud Polly Carter.
Q. tract Of l53 acres and n poles lying on the
head waters Of the Hanging Fork and adjoining the
lands Of Polly Carter, james Russell and others.
The tracts will be sold separately Ia the order IN
which they are mentioned until the judgement Is
realised. Zach tract will be sold as " hole. IL
tie complete, free OF DOVER homestead Or other in
cumbr ance Possession sill be given the purchas-
or at any time between Dec. 1, 1851 and March 10,
1854, upon compliance with terms Of sale.
TERMs on SALE-CIodit Of aud " months.
Bonds with good security required, bearing per
cent from day Of sale, payable 10 A. q. Taylor,
Assignee OF Jn0. Van Wrinkle, and having effect
Ofjudgments. A lien retained. ". q, wELoH
"a NJ. G. l.. G. G.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
LAND. SI0cK AKD cR0P.

AT sale in WoOdford, 65 acres of corn
brought from IS to sl2.5O per acre.
Nat Collins, near Millersburg, has sold
200 barrels Of new corn to be delivered in
town at $3.50 per Dbl.
The stock farm Of the late IL. p. Nc
Grath, containing Az acres, was sold
Thursday to Milt Young for $40, 9l25O.
DANvILLE uRr.-Quite large crowd
in town and about 500 cattle on market OF
all kinds, selling at 4 to 8 cents for best
"a to 81 for common ard scrub. One lot
Of small 2'year-old mules brought Ssl pei
head; aged mules sold from 500 to Sl75
per head, owing to size and quality, A
large number Of plug horses selling from
$50 TO SlS5 per head. II. 7. Bush, Auct
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
EXECUTORS SALEl

As Executor Of james n. Parsons, decd, viii
on the 23d Day Of sept. lss2, sell TO the
highest bidder, the YARN on which deoedent liv-
ell, containing 80 Acres Of productive Land, with
comfortable improvements; also 30 Acres OF Land
lying near the above These lands are in a good
neghb0rhoOd, convenient TO schools, churches,
&c. will also sell At the same time the following
persOnaty IS barrels Of Corn, about 40 bushels
Of Wheat, 2 stacks Of Hay, one 4-year-Old Mare
1900 cut Shingles, / big Plow, ! Saddle, &c
TKRMs;-Thc personally will be sold on credit
Of three months, with interest on all SUNS over
$40; under that amount, cash. The land viii be
sold for one-third cash; the rem ainder TO he paid
In 9 and ~ months, equal installments, and 10
bear interest at the rate Of per cent from date.
Approved security Will be required Of purchaser
on both real and personal, aud lien retained on
the land Tor the purchase money. Sale 70 take
place on the premises. y. y. LYNN,
70-eOt-td Executor.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
Do Not be DecelKed.

In these times Of quack edieine advertise
nents everywhere. IL is truly gratifying TO ind
one remedy that is worthy Of praise, and which
really does as recommended. Electric Bitters we
can youch for as being true and reliable remedy,
and one that will do as recon mended. They in
variably cure Stomach and Liver Complaints,
Diseases Of the Kidneys and Urinary difficulties.
We know whereof we speak, and can readily say,
give them trial Sold at fifty cents bottle by
Penny a McAlister.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
Notice 1! Notice :

The firm Of G. Kline 4 Son, Lumber
Merchants. have no connection with the
bankrupt "Cline," but is one of he institu-
tons OF Louisville. For Doors, Sash,
Blinds, Lumber and Hardware, write them
at Northwest corner of Eighteenth and
Market streets, Louisville, KY.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
MARRIAGES..

Mr.. james Frye, Of the West End, OBJ
tanned license yesterday to marry at the
Christian Church, Hustonville, to-day, Miss
Letha Prentice Spsggins.
james r. Rice, postmaster at Burein,
ran of to Cincinnati with Miss Mollie
Cook and made her his wife before the old
folks had any idea theyvere gone.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
Lincoln Comfy Farm For Sale!

offer for sale privately my farm OF S75 acres
on Dix River. AZ miles East OF Stanford, within
a half mile Of the new turnpike now being con-
structed from Stanford 10 Preaehersvllle. An ex-
eellent dirt-noad from the dwelling 10 the pike.
Buildings brick and frame, with 10 rooms.
Well watered with fine springs, some OF them med
ical water. improvements hrst-class, including
the fencing. Terms liberal. Address or call on
MRS. SARAH COOK,
79-4m stanford, Lincoln county KY.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
EXECUTORS SALE
--OF-
LAND. BANK STOCK, &C.

As executor Of Elier Jacob Robinson, decd, I
will offer at Public Sale in Lancaster, KY, on
der Of the property, Bank Stock &C., undevlsed 10
the heirs Of decedent, tO-wit: One buggy mare;
buggy and harness; share Of stock In the stan
ford n Lancaster turnpike; &c shares stock in the
Danville, Dix River and Lancaster turnpike, 10
shares b ank Stock in the National Bank Of Ian
caster and 1897 Of land. The land lies on the
ing from Lancaster to Col. j. II. Bruce's and adj
joins the lands Of J. s. Robinson Col. J. II. Bruce
and J. V. Cook. The land is newly sown in grass
is fertile and has an abundance offne timber upon
father In his will.
TERMs.-The land will be sold for one-third
cash the LIST Of January next, the remainder in
and ~ months; equal installm ents with interest
at per cent. per annum from January LIST, 1888.
The Bank Stock will be sold for cash; for the re-
mainder terms made known on day Of sale.
77-4t A. q. ROBINSON, ExR.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
FARM for SALE.

ON THE 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1882
County Court day viii offer for sale to the high
est and best bidder, the FARM lately owned by
DIR. J. Joplin, decd. situated one, mile northwest
ofMt Vernon, on the Crab Orchard road and con-
tanning about $50 or 300 ACRES, aud Is vs. good
stock Farm as there Is in the county, we'll water
ed, good orchard, &C. J.J. JOPLIN, Ext,
75-td Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

Your notice last week of the marriage
Of Jno. Rout was probably about week
too soon. Hills uncle told US. Ed.
A joint stock company has been form
ed for the purpose Of erecting, equipping
and running a steam Touring mill at Hus'
lonyille. Some $4,000 has been made up
aud the parties seem to be in earnest as to
the enterprise.
Soc Owens is home from the "Falls.
lie looks well and prosperous. II seems
strange TO US in this arid region but there
was considerable "rise" in the Cumber-
land last week, making il beyond lording
depth just above the falls.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

Broke ms ARM.--Willie, son Of Mr.. s.
II. Shanks, had his arm broken at the
shoulder Friday. lie was riding on a
horse with two other boys, when the animal
stepped on hornets nest and jumping
threw them off, The break Is a severe Que
and likely TO be long time in healing.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

A NUMBER Of wells and cisterns in STAN
ford have ceased to flow and unless there is
rain before long II will be rather difficult
to obtain water for drinking purposes.
Stock water IL also very scarce and the
fields are much too dry TO fallow.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

STREET FIGHTs are getting little too
numerous here, but as long as the boys
pay for their fun, we suppose they ought
TO have IT, John Canter knocked Bill
Bum down Saturday, for which he was
arrested by Squire w. X. Carson and
fined IS and cost.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

The long contest for the democratic
nomination in the West Bend, Wis, dis
trict was ended Friday by the nomination
Of ID. II. Sumner, Of Waukesha, on the
l06lst ballot. 1t is said General Bragg
will run a. an independent.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

J. = HARRIS, at his Meat and Provis.
ion Store, will open the Fish and Oyster
market on the 2lst inst, and will sell
the best at reasonable prices. lie also
sells ice and keeps the Commercial Hotel,
where every body is treated right. Call
and ace
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

IT WOULD seem that when a man has
sense enough to be elected to the Legisla'
ture. he ought to know lis best not TO fool
around the hind legs Of a mule. Bat Hon.
John s. Owsley did not, and the result Is as
might be expected. He goes hopping
about a. II one Of his legs was broken.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

TnE Stanford Male and Female Aoade
my, Prof Abner Rogers, Principal, opened
yesterday, with 30 pupils. The prospect
is that the number will be increased to So
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

FoR REST.-The Jas. y. Davis store
house, ill January l-t. Apply TO r. f.
Barrow,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

LADIES, call and examine the light rum
ming New Home Sewing Machine, the best
in the world, for sale At Chenault, Sever.
ance n Goa
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

To will
the go Hamburg Edng Curtains India
Linens, Piques, Fans Plaid Gnghams, &c
Flanne
which bought early this the close Winter sales Is
Respectfully, s..
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

WfrH a Democratic Convention and
Sells Big Circus, this Is somewhat Of big
week in Stanford.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

Go TO J. w. Hayden for Muscaiaire
Chamois skin gloves in black and tan.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

ANOTHER new line Of Philadelphia fine
Shoes for the ladies at Bruce, Warren n
Co.'S
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STRAYED

From my place near Mckinney, a red COW with
white back, right horn of, marked with half crop
In each ear, large bell ON when she left home. Any
ia regard 10 said COW will be gladly
received. q PRESLEY SLUDER.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

AN EXP EREScED lndianian wishes TO
raise stock compeny here for the Pur-
pose Of establishing furniture factory at
the Junction. II will require some sl5,-
900 TO $4,000 and he will take $4,000
worth. There Is money in such an estab-
lishment and we hope our moneyed men
will consider the matter Parties interest
ed can confer with w. II. Miller.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
TAXES! TAXES u!

TO THE TAXPAYERS or LECOLN COZ
The taxes have now been due me since June 5tn
for 1882. As most all have got the money in the
bank doing them mo good. ask the tax payers 20
come and settle Don't think because you are good
that don't want your taxes The earlier We get
the tax Of good paying m en- the better. We then
Hustonville September p. and on Saturday Sep
TENDER 10, al Crab orchard; at Stanford at an
times. 72-it y. N. MENEFEE, y. L. q.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19
LOCAL HiTTEBS.

MArLAssEE and twill flannels for sacques
at J. w. HaydenS.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

We wish II understood that the editor
does not endorse every thing that goes in
this paper, but when responsible party
wishes to be heard on matters that may
effect the public, we feel it our duty to
give him space for the purpose. This
much with reference to the article signed
"Trustee" in our last issue. We regard
Mrs. Trueheart's school as one Of the
great insiitutions Of town, educating az il
does our young ladies and exerting moral
effect ON our young men that is most graft
flying, and far be IL from US TO do or
say aught that will injure il. We rather
Suspect that Trustee" will feel, when he
reads Chairman Reds reply, that he acted
a little hasty, in not comforting with the
Board before publishing his article.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

BANK OFFICERS ELECrED.-The follow
ing directors Of the First National Bank,
Messra. II. S. Wilhers, ID. w. Vandeveer,
Sanford Erwin, DIR. T. d. Montgomery, T..
]. Foster, W. p. Tate, Craig Lynn, J. X.
McClaTy and J. S. Hooker, met yesterday
and elected j. S. Hooker Esq, President
Of the new Bank, ]. W. McAlister, CASH
Ter, John j. McRoberts, Assistant Cashier,
and A. A. Mckinney, Teller. Fifty per
cent. of the stock, $4,000, was paid up
and an additional 25 per cent. Of il was
ordered to be paid within 30 days. The
new bank opens on the Bird Of October
Hon. RObt. Boyd was represented by proxy.
The CASE Of Craig Skidmore, charged
with forging his marriage license was con-
tinued till yesterday and then dismissed
for want Of proof that forgery had been COM
mitted. It seems that Craig presented a
paper on the night Of the marriage which
he claimed was the license, but neither the
father Of the girl nor the preacher read
the document and no one seems TO know
what became Of il afterwards. The story
goes that the woman is already the mother
of an illigitimate child and that the preach
err, who tied the knot on the bogus license,
got half gallon Of whisky for the job.
lie is said to have skipped out to avoid tes-
tifying in the case.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-19

IfglVes color 10 ikc bl0od.\
nafuraf health Tiii tone 10 |
The digestive organs aud
nerpOiis sDsfolli, ilialsinO
IA applicable 10 Geaerai I
Debility, Loss Of lppe-
lite. Iirostraiiosa Of Vital
POtgers aud IIiip0tenee.f
aaa..atraevstora Nv rtln ~
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-09-14
Lost Cenndenco,

To be ''exactly like" does not prove
that thing il identical. Circumstan.
tlal evidence is not the most trutsworthy
evidence. A lawyer in central Now
York gives the following - M iilustra
tlOu:
Ny client sued neighbor for the Il.
legged killing OF favorite dog. The
proof consisted in the mysterious disap-
pearAnce Of the animal, and the posses.
sion of dogs skin by the defendant,
which after considerable argument, was
brought into count - On evidence.
It was marked IN singular manner,
and Was positively identified, with many
tears, by the plaintiffs wife aud dauyh.
ter Us the undoubted integment Of the
deceased Bose.
In summing up to the jury. I was in
he midst Of highly.colored picture Of
he virtues Of the deceased, and Of the
love Of the children for their four-fo0ted
friend, when I was interrupted by a
slight disturbance in the crowd near
the door OF the little sch0ol-house which
served - court house. 80
Looking around, ! saw my client,
youngest son, tow-headed urohin o
twelve, coming forward witha dog whoss
skin was the exact counterpart Of tn.
one put in evidence. The dog wagget
his tail with good-natured composure
and the hoy cried, in his childish
treble
'sPaw, Bose has come home"
gathered up my law books and ne
treated, aud I have never had perfect
confidence IN circumstantial evidenct
since.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-09-14
The Gar Of All the States.

The Greenback party makes great
account of the puhlic-detN burden,
which ahsorbs from industry now about
Sti2.MDO.0tO year in interest, but which
is heing reduced rapidly fromsthe sur
plus revenues.
But there is another burden on the
neck Of industry. which is either over
looked or regarded as Of secondary i'm
portance. when in fact its magnitude il
Of more than double that Of the public
debt We refer To the bonded debts of
railroad corporations. the interest on
which il levied TN the traffic of the road
and collected from everything that is
transported by them.
According tn "Poor's Railroad Man
ual. which is standard authority. this
class of national indebtedness WAS. in
1878. S2.li5. Ill .3iS: in 1850, 81, .6s.-
OOO.O.O: in 1881, -. 345, 100000.
For the fiscal year ending June 30,
1882. the interest collected and paid
on this debt amounted to SIPS, 1877 .ONO,
beside enormous and extravagant ex-
penditures for official salaries, gorgeous
palace ears for officers. palatial depot
buildings and ~, 343. 2OO dividends, Ike
side S53, 422,SON set apart ~ surplus
for emergencies Did the Government
control this branch Of the public service
with the same system and economy for
the public that it does the mail service,
il would result in an annual saving to
the people of not less than $3.50 OtN.OtW
to SiOOOO0.NN "A year, beside enamel
pating the Government from the con-
troll OF the most gigantic and corrupt
ing and dang rons monopoly that ever
fastened its graphing hooks upon peo-
pie. This is a debt that never will he
paid. for neither debtor nor creditor de-
sire it so long as the people consent to
be enslaved and bled to contribute to its
value and income, and it IL increasing
Nth the development and population Of
the country, and A. it increases, the
power of its holders increases to per-
petuate ii and to control the Govern
ment To- protect it. II is i debt beyond
the reach Of the people under present
Legislation, and before they can ever he
relieved Of it, burden they must place
II under ms i,l IT above the law, and
subject to, inst.aa NJ allowing ii to re-
III. Iii IA 'ster ri, legislat on.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-09-14
TINE NIGHTINGALE.
~ CELIA THAxTKR.


There IL bird, . plain, brown bird,
That dwells In lands afar.
Whose wild, delicious song II heard
With evenings first white star.
When, dcwy-frcsh and still, the night
Steals To the waiting world,
And the new moon glitters silver bright,
And thu flnttcring winds are furled:
When the balm Of summer II In the air,
And the deep rose brcathe~ Of musk,
And there comes watt ut blossoms fair
Through the enchanted dusk;
Then breaks the silence heavenly strain,
And thrills tho quiet night
With rich and wonderful refrain,
rapture Of delight.
All listeners that rare music hail,
All whisper softly: Hank!
II II the matchless nightingale
Sweet sinRing In the dark.
He has no pride OF feathers fine:
Unconscious, too, In he,
That welcomed IA thing divine
IL his clear ininstrclsy.
hut from the fullncss Of his heart
His happy carol pourr:
Beyond all praise, above all art,
His song to heaven scars.
And through the whole wide world his fame
IN sounded far aud near;
Men love to speak his very name;
That brown bird n 80 dear.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-09-14
The Discovery Of Diamonds IN DraxIl.


Often, down to l720, the gold hunters
Ind noticed in the bottoms Of the bowls
in which they washed the river sands,
little bright CRYSTALS to which they Mt
tached no value. The brilliancy OF
these CRYSTALS, their hardness and their
regular form. M II shaped by the hand.
had indeed attracted the attention Of
the miners, md many had saved them
to use ~ counters In play; but gold
alone had any value IN the eyes Of these
ndvcnturers. At this epoch. according
to the least uncertain tradition, n monk,
who had taken part in the search for
diamonds in India, recognized tho
nature 81 these counters. He told his
discovery to certain Bernardo da
Fonscca Lobo, who made ii known in
his name to the Portuguese Govern
ment. The King immediately took pos-
session Of all the lands where the prcs-
encc Of diamonds Ind been recognized
and where ii could I've suspected.
Bernardo received ~ his reward the
title Of Royal Notary and the command
Of the militia Of the most important city
Of the region. The name Of the monk
WIZ IOIEOUIpH. j uO l1OU UelleNe tllut
the name of either could have been pop
ular ut Minas, for their discovery. which
threw hundreds Of millions into tho
treasury Of the Kings Of Portugal, was
the origin Of the most dcspotic rules
TINT any country ever Ind to endure.
The first diamonds were found in the
sands IL the brooks, and these sands, or,
to ne the Portuguese expression, which
has passed into nearly MI languages,
cascalhos. still constitute the beds that
are principally worked But beds Of MI
entirely different nature. situated like
mines Of metals, in the midst Of the
strata. and Of corresponding depth, have
been brought TO notice in later years. r.
Iopula, Science Monthly.