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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1882-11-28

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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02
Awaiting the GuiIIotine.

SO soon 10 the sentence OF death ls pass
ed the criminal is placed on. double allow
ance. The ordinary prisoners have rations
of meat and of wine only on Sundays and
Thursdays; but the convict set apart for
the gullOtine has roast beef every day,
and 'clnquleme' of wine both at breakfast
and dinner. He may read. write and
smoke as much az he likes. He has two
wardens constantly IN attendance upon
hun, and their orders are never to contra
dict him and not TO abstain from entering
Into cheerful CONVERSATION with him. Fhe
stss4sslh Troppman used to play cards with
bis jailers. 'Flna.ly the condemned man
las an hours exercise every. DAY in the
"promenoI' attached 70 the pnsonIinflrm-
ary. There are, it is true, few draw.
backs to hts physical enjoyments. Directly
the sentence is passed the prisoner is made
to don the ''camlsole de force the
straight jacket, and tina. dismal garment
ii he he rot resplied1he never doffs until
he makes his toilet for the scaffold. TIE
camisole is ssck iko canvas vest with
the ends Of the sleeves tied together 10
| prevent the pro,rusion OF the hands. C1rds
passiuG around the thighs and fastening at
the shoulders attach closely ,o his BODY
the arms Of the prisoner. At meal times
| one sleeve Of the camisole is loosened 10
| allow the prisoner 10 eat with . wooden
spoon the food which has been Gu, up fol
him. Again his hand Is &c, free when he
wishes. 10 write. The murderer never
knows when his day Of doom is /, cpEne.
Dehlnd his mea;, " Inc tobAcco, audlotae'
comforts rises the great red spectre OF the
guiuotne- The cosds which bind bis
| ar1s 20 his ndes are a. the hand oY Death
fpsemonitoray clutchiag> and at any mo.
uaent the governor Of the prison, the alm
oner and tic .gfedleE" mAy enter hls Gel
and tell him tha. his execution IL fixed Il
take place GO, week or . month hence
nu' thss very day and within an hour o
t'So.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02
An Almanac, 1eoO.

A double headed man stands before q
banquet taking the covers off the meats, =
represent January; it was the season for
the table and good cheer A man on q
stool represents February; he has taken
of one shoe, and holds the unshod foot
ond both his hands close to q blazing flre
1t is "evyl weder" out OF doors, and shelter
is acceptable. A gill represents March.
She is IN = garden that has palingf around
It, With here and there . timber alcove,
and she Is hoeing. 1t Is tune to prepare
the ground. In April, q man ploughs, his
plough drawn by two horses- In May, q
girl, seated, takes bath in a tub IN gar
den, holding a small tree bough in her
haad. In June . man chops wool, his
axe swung far and high behind him with
strong muscle. 1t is time TO thin the
forests, fo,Iage being thick. In July, q
man has his scythe out cutting grass. dow.
ers shooting UP among it freely. In Aug
ust girl uses sickle korma-like, only
cutting straight up, elise grown corn. la
September q man is gathering grapes, .
wine press near. In October, . man Is
upon ladder gathering applesfrom Tie
tree, full sack erect upon the ground, .
basket for the immediate gathering hang
ing on branch. In November, . man
chops again, great lying tree-trunks this
tlms, the living trees Of background quite
bart. Ii Is time to think OF shelter. sin-
Der being universal for 1t, (malnly.) tim.
Der beiug abundant, and needing the
seasoning which winter Will give time for.
In December, q man Is ready TO heave hii
ha;che, down upon an animals throat, Z
lad holding the poor brute's head back I,
receive the blow.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02

The First Auditor OF the Trea.ury. in
his annual report for the year ending
June 3o.b last, shows that the number Of
accounts received by the Prs, Auditors
cftioe durlng the year, relating 70 receipts
l.,o the treasury, was 7Ios, representing
s213. 6s7. Al. 80, numbs1 Of accounts reia-
ting 20 disbursements 90 .02. representing
81, ,u75, GO, S5..5, number Of bond &C
counts, ii55, total number OF accounts,
g, l5o; total valoe o. accounts certified
81, 3oe, 2sS. 2.al4 The increase in the
nums,er vi accounts over the previous yeay
was s22. AM insrAe 10 value. $la,',,-
.ss 0Sa. ~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02

At an early hour recently Mrs. Con
hahn, pfSt. Paul. Minncsots. was aroused
from s}eep by bur glars stealthy step.
She could hear the burglar moving
along on his hands aud knees from the
dining room to the bed rpom. and At
each step something struck tho floor
which she believed 10 be either . billy
or revolver. But in the meantime the
burglar had taken all her husbands
clothing which had been left on chair.
including q gold watch aud chain and
$50 in cash. aud vss stealthiIy making
his way back toward tie dining room
door, which opens into a yard. Ara.
Contain concluded that The time for
action had arrived. !: She le4t her bed,
walked 10 bureau IA ON, eonuor Of the
room wherein . loaded nsvolyc1 was
kept, aud in doing 80 must have passed
within few feet ot the crouching burg
lar. After gaining possession OF the
revolver, she entered the dining roont~
inst A. the brglar had passed out to the
porch, where he was found standing on
the step with most ol tho stolen cloth
ing under one arm and the vest held ia
his right hand This brought them
within about three feet VI each other.
The brave lady coyerel the thief With
the weapon and exclaimed
Drop tho clo.hes or will s1re -
The response came IN the shsps Of .
/. blow over the head and face with the
vest held IN the burglars hand. lac eu-
IDENTIFY Intending 70 eiti,e. blind her or
knock her down with the weight Of tho
heavy gold wEch IN the pocket. Luck
| iIy, however. the vatca nev out Of the
po~ke. and. as 3ffs. contA1n ti1Bew her
hand mp TO ward od ths haov. TIE cham
struck between her fingers, clo>e TO the
watch. Instantly ahe closed her hand
over the tinnepiece. gav0 jerk rack
va1d, whaca broke the ehan, vhereopn
the burglar. With . fierce oath, threw
the vest st he1 face, unconscious Of the
fact that the sam al go ID. cuFrcncy
J. hAd been ietx undiatnTbciiD one OF tho
pockets. The burglar theo started
to~aYd Eleventh street. N11 Conhaim
firing two shots at him, vitf3oa< effect
.psobaSay, sod tof3owmg him ~ closely
- possible, Wbcn he reache the s,de-
walk on the latter street be stoppsd "a
instant, threw up both hands and drop
ped Oh the clothing On tbs sidewalk. !.
Mn. ConhAim picking them mp and
carrying every garment hsck 10 the
houaA y
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02

A few days ago drummer for one Of
our Wholesale houses was travelling in q
buggy along a country road in Arkan-
sas. when he came upon tall, roughly
dressed man sitting upon rail fence
whiting. With q sociable ''good morn
ing" the traveller drew up his horse and
asked: 'Is that your field OF corn over
there ?" "Wa, calkilate Ill freeze
onto right smart sheer OF it. I'm
working the pieco on sheers." Looks
like fine crop" ut does" 'IyMp-
pose you are figuring on great pros
perity in future, such immense crops
indicating plenty for all. Prosperity :?
Stranger, that hain't no name fur the
cyclone that's aRoin' to hit this settle
ment atKeen the eyes this season : A
tornado mout come lHt now an land
every burned bit o grain in the country
over into Tennessee, and yit the smiles
o contentment d never shift off'n our
faces r. 'Some unexpected good luck
has befallen YOU" the tourist replied.
That's the play to t-y t.. We're
gettln' our slice o the millennium away
ahead o the advertised iate. Fust. ID
, lack Bolton Vi, an died last month, an
| thar hasn't been a ear o corn or . side
+. o bacon missed in tho community since
We tumbIed tae dirt On top o him.
Then Wash Tompkins. the boss oI
! sledgs player. got sen. TO State prison
! fur hoese stcalIn.' tnns givin' us poor
piavers q ehow fur ourrle then Snaky
| The saloonkeepe, up at the FORKS o thu
-oad, dropped down TO ten cents . drinl
fur whisky, and said he'd take con-
same IS cash then my cid woman rar
od with \ Yankee SEWN machine ped.
dler. an my d.r.er Sal got religion A
,oined Mount Zson Church. an il bloom
NJ prosperity AMI hangin' over th'
! nei2hborhood Tn . gilt-edged nar frou
the Red River swanps. Got Any svee
tobackcr about you?"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02

SoOe yeArs ago. tue New Bxafurd
wnalers who visited the South Pscsnc
and -epuHless ooe or swo OF them arc
stun nx-found q M,and nearly m,a.
way belvsss wkA 60 9hen known :.
New Holland md NV Zealand. In
climate, In doea ard in tsnna II diiferui
from bneh, and prsseoted many OF the
par1doxes not urcommuuRshea an,,po-
des- Heating that the sovcrnment ef
New SWih Vases bad decided that II
was the best possible poai,ion for obse,v.
ing the next transit OF teuta, your Cur.
respondent visited ahe place last mouth.
Nearly an hour before tue government
omcials put In IN appearance our vessel
wss boarded shy . whaleooat's crew,
sseered qvsrs the 4sei ,by n sncien, maj
lner. whose dialect was % .femiliar iha.
at once asked him what pars of The
states he hailed. from. .New Bedford.
air. waa the response. "Hov long have
you been herei" Was my next query. add
the reply was, '.Wa1l, nigh on forty
yearA kuesa-
During . stay VI ten dayA on what y
the nearest approach 10 press mans idea
| OF the land Of the lotus oa.orI | learned
! more OF tho man who, for veil nigh half
. century has not heart from his friends
At home. Nathan 'Chases Thompson ia .
/ mlase o( Somssset -MaaaAchusetta, aud
virtually does all the work OF th,s island
Henry Wilson, q native Of Ncwburs, n.
T.. wss- put aehoro there froin . whalce
twelve years ago 70 die, but still lives and
ls hale. +. johnson (coloredl. Q native OF
Pennsylvania, Is also located there, a was
aisos Bostonian uaIned Leonard, whose
relslives may not Yet know that he wss
Killed two years since In . brawl by the
father OF housckeeper OF his who was
left or the island by this whaie1 Alabama,
Ct New Bedford. There are not more
than half q dozen adults on the island
outside the farnilies ef tho5e, T have men
sioned.- and these look upon Thompson
as a sort OF Santa Claus
The whole place ID only ak miles Ia
length by ABOUT one and half wide. and
OF this fully two miies Is taken I'D b,
Mount Sowec. which rises sheer from the
sea on the southern side 10 an attitude
OF ., $50 feet. and Mount -L,dghird 70 q
height OF 2,60vs feet iEos about four
miles north Of the latter the coil and foli
age'are something approaching the mirac.
ulous, the former eodslssiaa OF deoom.
posed vegetable meter, interminglod
With guaho partially denuded OF il
strength by trJpicxt rains; palms ant
ferns such ~ no poruon NJ Anstralii
can boast OF and banlan trees only equal
led in India, together with eighteen othe,
species of shrubs and trees WHICH hav
been classified oy visiting scientists
Thompson has q garden 10 which be |
} now cultlvating oo6ee plants GOVERN,
three acres OF ground, and the whole O
this Is surrounded by , single banian tree
The wonders OF this strange land have re
Gently been SO impressed upon the govern
meDt Of New South Wales that order
, have been issued iuteriicting the deslruc
, ton or removal Of plants. trees or seed,
anu the tenure OF the res,dents limited I,
!. yearly leases at pleasure Of the execu,.v
of thus colony. i -
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02
Captured by Pirates.

The sooner Transit IS one OF q number
OF vessels owned by Jex & Co., engaged
IN the Central and South American trade.
She runs. between various points on the
Mosquito coast of Nicaragua, transporting
general mer rchan.tise, which is taken from
this country to Corn island by the steamer
Msllard. The Transit ls commanded by
Captain John Thompson. In American
mariner of experience, and has crew con-
sisting of two men and II cook. One day
the Transit lay at anchor in the Bay of
Gracias -a-Dios, the extreme northeastern
point of Nicaragua. The schooner lay
three miles out from the town, but within
the. bar across the mouth Of the harbor.
In the dead of night, and when the cap
tain was asleep in the cabin, and only one
man was on watch. the schooner was silent
ly boarded by SIX pirates, Who had steal
thiiy approached the ship IN two canoes,
sheltered by tne'darkness. The marsaders.
were armed to the teeth, and, having taken
the Transit by surprise, were able to seize
Captain Thompson and his three men after
brief but desperate struggle. The cap
tain and crew were gagged and bound
hand and foot, and the pirates took full
possession of their prize and ransacked the
ship from stem to stern. The ships COM
papy were thrown into the hold, and the
pirates then hoisted SAIL and endeavored TO
make the open sea, knowing that they
could not hope to retain their capture if
they did not quickly get out Of port before
ther daring deed was discovered. But
the captain of the pirate crew did not
know the harbor and was unable to get the
-, k~or ffnr 0irCY IN
vain tor some little time he threatened
Captain Thompson with death unless he
piloted the vessel to sea. The captain
consented to do 80 il he was released from
| the ropes which bound him hand and foot,
and as he peremptorily refused to comply
on any, other terms the pirate chief was
constrained to accept the condition.
| Captain Thompson was gwen the use OF
his limbs to navigate the Transit over the
bar and out to sea. By thus time the
pirates thought themselves safe and were
| lndiscreet enough to indulge literally In
the aguardlente, OF which the ships locker
contained a plentiful supply. The fiery
stuff was partaken Of to excess by al
hands, and som the pirates were in II con-
dition of almost helpless drunkenness.
Captain Thompson was not the man t(
let this golden opportunity slip. Watching
his chance he ran below, cut the ropes
which bound the captive crew, and will
their help quickly attacked the pirate
band, subdued them and secured the whole
six safely In irons. The course Of the shil
was then altered and she was then headet
for Blue Fields, $50 miles below Graclos
a. Dios, the nearest point at which there
was United States consul. Arrived herr
the SIX pirates were taken ashore and sur
rendered to the authorities, and Captain
Thompson returned to the port whence
he had been compelled to sail 50 prema
turely and under such sensational clrcum
stances. The pirates were Spaniarls and
of the most desperate character.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02


III tone OF command aud "ny man.
with low laugh Of approval, showed
OF as he was hiddeh.
The boat went rapidly ont 10 sea, Ii
order to round the point; and Elsie.
pleased and excited. nestled close 10
her brother.
They soon found themselves wit hin a
few yards Of the rocks that formed a
picturesque barrier between sea and
shore.
Then the boat stopped, aud the tis!l'
er boy looked about him.
Now then, lend hand = he cried
aud he flung the end OF the rope he
caught IRON the vKteY-to Charlcs as te
spoke.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02
An Old Trek.

While . crowad o. men were engaged
IN contests Of sklll, in shooting gall
lery. Philadelphia. there entered tall
and sinister looking stranger, who stood
with folded arms Watching the marks
men. Pretty soon, when there was \
iu1l in the shooting, he stepped up to
the counter. against which the shooters
always stand, and picked up ona Of the
guns, loaded it, laid down a nickle for
the shot. and firing of-hand at the
smallest and most difficult target, hit
the bullseye with ease. Then he ex-
anlned the gun closely, and with sneer
askol the proprietor Why he kept such
worthless rifles 70 shoot with This
query nettled the boss Of the miniature
rifle range, and he retorted that they
were "9ood enough guns for any one to
shoot with"
THAT may be" responded the scoff-
ing visitor, 'but they are perfect toys,
and would not be afraid to be shot at
forty times day with such old popguns.
Why" and he picked up acartTldge and
inherited it in the breach OF the rifle he
held, ''you can't shoot through a sheet
Of paper with this, aud can hold the
ball in the old thing with my finger. 1t
il loaded now, as You see, and VIII
put my thumb over the muzzle and
your old popgun can't drive the bali
out"
The shooting gallery man looked al
the stranger with an expression tina,
plainly said that he thought Of calling
the police to take charge Of an escaped
lunatic, and then there came into bis eye
asteady glitter which boded no good te
the man who jeered at his guns, and ht
began to tumble around tho trigger o
the rifle, over the muzzle OF which. til,
scofer held his thumb.
| ''Pull the trigger II you want to.
urged the stranger.
"All right" said tho owner OF the
weapon "you fellers here are witness
that If l blow his whole hand off it il
his own fault" and he pressed the ittl
curved piece Of iron that released tn
hammer.
There was a very faint and dull report
totally unlike the sharp, whip-hke crac
a rifle ordinarily makes. not q patlcl
OF smoke WAS seen, the1trangerS tAum
was intact over the muzzle, and tn
bullet was heard to rattle back tn
barrel. The spectators stood aghast
and slowly fell back as though tn
stranger was something uncanny, Will
the proprietor OF the gallery was as pal
as ghost. ".Are you the devil p b
finally gasped, while the stranger smile
and, removing his thumb, turned u
the gun, let the bullet roll ont on til
floor, set it up against the wall an
walked out.
The stranger had simply performed a
old trick, showing the resistance Of til
air to guns. His thumb prevented th
air from escaping from the barrel of til
weapon, and the air acted as q cushio
between tho thumb and the bullet.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-12-02
1T NEVER COMES AGAIN

There are gains TOR AL our losses,
There are ba.ms for AL our pain,
But when youth. the dream departs,
II takes something from our hearts,
AMI |; never Comes aXaiu-
Ne are stronger, and are better,
Under manhood. sterner reign;
SILL we fee that something sweet
Followed youth. with dying feet,
And VII. never come again
something beautiful has yAnishf-i.
And we sigh for 1t In vain:
We behold IL everywhere,
ON the earth, Api In the air.
But i never comes again
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-03-17
PeachaIn.


V. w. Brown is the regular CORE
spOndent for the CdLedOnidn now
Should items from another source be
printed, they will be so indicated.1
John Gracey and James HOughtOn
are on the sick list.
Simon B. Clark has hired out with
VIM. Kicker for the season.
Charles Adams is fitting up his sugar
orchard with tin buckets.
Geo. B. NJ. Harvey has gone to
Springfield to work in the "Republi-
can" office.
V. w. Brown has for sale some nice
fancy labels for maple honey cans.
We are pleased to learn that DR..
Herbert j. Hartman, formerly of this
place, has secured a lucrative situation
in the insane asylum at Concord, n. H.
VIM. Whittier, of Cabot, was in
town Saturday. He reports that the
'town school system" has been adopt
ed in that town.
VIM. Kicker recently bought "cOs-
set" sheep for which he paid $500
He also has some other very nice look
ing sheep.
Little Florence Pollard is steadily
failing in health, from water around
the heart, and it is feared she will not
stand it very long unless relief is pro
cured.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-03-17

containing letter inviting him TO ser
vice and supplying a directory of the
churches in our town. We have in
this way given so invitations to strang-
ers visiting our village since the mid
die of January. In the way of assist
ance to sick young men, we have made
arrangements to provide watchers, etc,
every physician in our village having
a card addressed to the general secre-
tary, informing him of any needy per-
son. We have been glad to give
young men letters of introduction on
leaving town for the South and West,
thus enabling them to meet warm
friends on their arrival in strange cit
les.
During his stay the secretary has
written over 200 letters and pOstals,
and sent out nearly 1900 circular let
tiers, invitations, etc. We visit the
Jail and poor house and leave there old
newspapers, magazines, etc. /; in this
and other ways he--secretary has made
over 300 calls, in several instances on
sick young men. We are glad to note
that during the past few weeks, 20 new
members have been received, and best
of all good news, some young men
through the influence of our Associa-
ton meetings have been led to accept
Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-03-17
Good TempIars' Meeting.

The Fourth District Union of Yer
mont Good Templars met at Lyndon
vile last Thursday. Rev. E. Owen
gave an address of welcome, which
was responded to by Mrs. Townsend
of Harmony Lodge. Reports from
lodges were very encouraging.
At the afternoon meeting instru-
mental music was furnished by Miss
Ida Hunter, and addresses were deliv-
cred by Revs. II. Lockhart, r. ID. Os-
good, w. B. Worthing and Mr.. VIM.
Pearl Rev. F. B. Phelps read poem,
and E. S. Tracey gave song. The
following officers of the Union were
installed: Rev. H. Lockhart, d. C. T. /;
Mrs. E. C. Finney, d. V. T.; B. G.
Morrison, d. Sec'y; l.. B. Flint, d. F.
Sec'y; VIM. Pearl, d. Treas. Rev. r.
d. OsgOOd, d. Chaplain A. l.. Al
drich, D. NJ; Mrs. Hazeltine, d. G. ;
NJ. II. Eddy, ID. SEN; Mrs. G.. H.
Smalley and Mrs. |. Switzer, support
ers Mrs. S. F. Morse, ID. A. S.. Mrs.
B. G. Morrison, d. d. NJ. 1t was vot-
ed to hold the next union at st. Johns
bury; and also to ask the camp meet
ing association to hold a three days
meeting at LyndOnville during the
summer.
The evening meeting was occupied
by vocal music, and addresses by Rev.
Messrs. Locke and Hubert, and rep
etition of Rev. Mr.. Phelps poem. AS
a whole, the union was pronounced the
most successful ever held in the dis
tI.ict
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-03-17
SunlnlerViIIe.

The business at the hoe and fork
works is so brisk these days as to ne
cessitate considerable night work.
Charles Mutt and family move this
week from his house on Caledonia
street to his fathers house upon Rail
road street.
The officers of this school district
will meet at the house of the treasurer
Saturday evening preceding school
meeting, to see about abatement of
taxes and any other business coming
under their jurisdiction.
Schools closed here last Friday, they
having been, in our judgment, quite
successful. Parents have manifested
considerable interest this term, many
having visited each department, and
for which interest both teachers and
committee return thanks. The only
thing tending to mar the schools at all,
has been some sickness among the put
pills. An interview Friday evening,
where they had tableaux, charades
and social intercourse, wound up the
term, rejecting credit upon all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-03-17
Academy Notes.

Quarterly examination over. Hap
Ply school!
The Gymnasium is comparatively
little used this term, much less so than
usual. This ought not to be thus.
Mardin, 80, was absent a week on
account of the illness of his father.
He has returned.
j. B. Mead, who was here last term,
spent a few days with us, on his way
home from terms teaching in North
Troy.
Milliken, '53, was suddenly called
to his home in Maynard, Mass, by the
death of his twin sister. He has the
sympathy of large circle of friends
in this his double loss.
The interview Friday evening was II
very pleasant affair The early even
ing was occupied by the Principal
with an illustrated talk about Rome.
Later the students amused themselves
with games, music, etc. The latest
was employed in getting home. May
the time be not far distant when we
have another.