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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Force Exerted in Piano Playing.

The celebrated pianist, Gottschalk, was
highly amused on finding his performances
studied very closely by a scientist who
had published a treatise on the num-
Der of muscular efforts that may be made
IN a given time, for this learned
savant found that In one brilliant piece
Gottschalk exceededigreatly the estimate
he had made after careful consideration.
The number of consecutive percussions
given out were found to be quite aston
lshlng. Although Gottschalk pretended
TO he grately entertained by his critics
and their widely differing points of view,
yet he must have already known that his
physical strength was great. Although
to all appearance delicateiy constituted.
he wTestled with the muscular giants
who we're engaged in moving his heavy
concert pianos, and with a success that
astonlshed them so greatly as to make ii
a subject OF conversation to the present
day.
When Bulow was on his concert tour
through Germany and Austria he met
Rubenstein at Vienna. They were both
playing on the Bozendorfer pianofortes,
but Bulow would not play on Ruben
STEMS instrument He would have an
other one provided for his use. Prof.
Schmidt, of that city, being curious to
learn the real reason of this determine
ton, examined the " touch " of each in
strument, respecting the depth the key
sank and the weight required to depress
them to the lowest point. The piano
forte that Rubenstein played required
an average weight of lightweight grams
Zone gram being equal to fifteen and
half grains), while Bulow's required an
average of 1O5 grams. Therefore the
keys of the Rubenstein pianoforte were
easier to put in action than those of Bu-
lows pianoforte but on the other hand
the keys sank fully twenty-five per
cent. deeper than Bulow's, SO that the
action of both pianos made pretty equal
demands on the physical powers of the
respective performers. But if Bulow
had played on Rubenstein's instrument
he would have found his hands sinking
too deep, for they are small. To play
on an instrument with deep touch one
must have long fingers.
Prof. Schmidt counted the number of
notes played by Rubinstein at one of his
concerts and found them to be so, 800 in
number, and therefore equal to a pres
sure OF 9SS3 pounds in weight. On the
buIow instrument they would be equal
to q pressure of l, 100 5-S pounds.
when 1t IL considered that soInefl,S5,e,
more than pressure is needed in a bril-
liant fortissimo, and on large instru-
ment IN large hall, and that a high de-
gree OF velocity must be given to the
hammer and not the mere motion dine IN
some weight, some estimate of the ax-
pendlture OF force necessary to deliver
such persuasive accents from the finoo,e
may be made - Home journal
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Something About Gems.

The ruby is more valuable than the
diamond, if it is large, without flaw,
and of the true pigeons blood color
The largest known ruby belongs to the
King of Burmah, being the size of a
pigeons egg. A fine stone of four
carats' weight is worth about two thous-
and dollars but above this rate they
are very rare, and could command fancy
prices. The ruby has been most sue
cessfully initiated In paste, and garnets
backed by a ruby foil are often met
with. The monster ruby of Charles the
Bold, set IN the middle of a golden rose
for q pendant, which was captured by
the Burmese after his rout at Granson.
turned out to be false. The Sapphire
Is not so valuable when of great size as
the ruby, but a fine stone brings a gTe It
price. The largest sapphire is the
wooden spoon Seller" so called from
the occupation of the finder in Bengal.
Its weight is 1872 1-16 carats, and it was
sold to a French jeweler for S34, 600
Lady Burdett Coutts, of London, has
one of the finest sapphires. 1t was for
merly one of the crown jewels of France
The emerald is so rarely perfect that
ian emerald without flaw has passed
into a proverb, and fine specimens are
worth from one hundred to two hundred
dollars carat. In the middle ages its
value was enormous, Cellini putting it at
four times the diamond The largest
emerald known is the Devonshire, which
was purchased by the Duke of Devon
shire for Don Pedro. 1t Is not cut, and
IS two inches in diameter, weighing eight
ounces, eighteen pennyweights. The
turquoise is found In Persia, and the
Shah is supposed to have in his posses
sion all the finest gems, as he allows
only those of inferior quality to leave
the country. In consequence, large
turquoise of good quality and fine color
are extremely rare and bring great
prices. The opal is esteemed unlucky,
but the absurd superstition cannot be
traced further back than SCOTS novel of
Anne of Geirstein," In which the
Baroness Hermoine of Arnheim wears
one. The Empress Josephine's opal,
called the Burning of Troy" from the
innumerable red flames blazing on its
surface, was considered to be the finest
stone of modern times, but its present
owner is unknown. In the Museum of
Vienna is an opal of extraordinary size
for which two hundred thousand dollars
has been refused. The largest pearl on
record is now in Russia. 1t was brought
from India in 1920, and sold to Philip
" of Spain.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
An Actress, Ambition.

Mrs. Sara Jewett, the actress, was
asked whether she did not tire of play
ing the same roles. She said: "We1,
it depends a great deal upon how well
suited they are to me. In The Bank
er's Daughter for instance, having
cried 800 times in as many evenings
about nothing. felt little wearied of
it, but even after play has been run
ming long time, there is always an in
terest In watching its effect upon the au-
dience and in the effort to preserve
oneself from sinking into mechanical
acting. But / know no greater satisfac-
ton than in mastering role which l do
not like. for if do succeed [ feel as if l
had gained a victory over my prejudices,
and if the public approve of me in the
part it really strengthens my power of
acting 10y doing well what is not to my
taste
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Love Led BY Lnera

mo Cigaret-C Charley y she az,
tle name by which he was Enn~ u, using
1s wild, reckless set with wb;cb iinong
Gp IT, Nan Ian never be your bride ),
a. Fansy-Mlss Perkins, . said Reo !,
/ 81 ~ IA those deep, thrilling tones Of Bic
cannot-lndeed cannot let Won 90 Go 7,
y one moment-only one moman3 - - (,
nov that rlch voice rang in her ears /,
ssplte herself 1t moved her stranc COLI
very wei, she said, 81 will So.
4rtlng hastily to the hat-racL ~ Il
mt hall, Reginald fumbled for siio
Snt III the upper left-hand nockat -
overcoat and drew therefrom go ~
white paper. Returning 10 tbap No.
he knelt beside the faute,l;1 ON NH p;,i
1nsy had thrown herself in an agonr Con-
grief, and kissed away the bitter fears
pain and sorrow that were weII;nor ~, :
no the beautiful brown ewes. W
q See, my darling" he exclaimed
sgerly, placing the paper before her
Look at this, my precious one y i
Pansy opened her eyes and gazed
mguidly at the paper. "What Is Il
1ootsle she murmured. Drawing
alnselt up proudly and holding in one
land the paper and in the other his nan
AXE hat, Reginald said in proud tones
! 1t Is a notice of my promotion TO the
tbbon counter. Hearafter nv salary
nil be So per week. Pa1sv nv
Feciousone, we are saved" The oirl
boxed It him lovingly. "You bet we
ere" sic said, and her arms were
claspef about his thirteen-inch neck in
an ecsacy of passion.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Not That Kind Of a Donkey.

A GOODNESS has arisen between Mr..
and Mrs. FitznOodle, one of the most
respectable families in Austin. One day
last week a Mexican donkey was run
over in the outskirts of Austin, and
killed by freight train on the Interna-
tional Railroad. Next morning, just as
Mr.. Fitznoodle was about TO start down
town, his wife threw her arms around
his neck and said:
near the railroad track. How can the
engineer distinguish between you and
donkey, in time to stop the train P''-
TEXAS Siftin9s.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Tamerlane's Human Pyramid.

The great conqueror of Central Asia.
III ten years from the time he strnclx the
first blow, had risen to absolute authority
over numerous and warlike neonle
Timur (also called Timur-B Beg or Timur-
Leng, for his lameness, and known
among Western writers as Tamerlanel
had successfully warred against the
Kalmucks and the tribes Khaurezin and
turned his attention, between these cam
paigns, to supporting Toktemesh Khan.
of the claimants to the throne of Knee
hak, ultimately, in 1876, placing him in
undisputed possession. Then. with the
view OF restoring its former limits to the
empire of Jagatal, he summoned the
Prince of Herat and the other chiefs of
Northern Khorassan, and, on their
refusal, Immediately attacked and re-
duced them to submission, leyyino a
contribution as penalty. But. in 1883.
the people of Herat again rebelled and
murdered the ENJOYS whom he sent to
demonstrate with them. Timur avenged
this by attacking and capturing the citv.
He took 1900 of the garrison and built
them up with alternate layers of brick
and mortar in the form of a pyramid. as
a horribly singular and effective reminder
of the consequences of rebellion.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

appliances. Mr.. Morris acting upon the
suggestion OF the thriving German,
built in his own barnyard a tank. into
which was conducted the wash from
stable, pigpen and yard. Once or twice
per week this was pumped up and dis
trbuted over the manure heap and over
a huge pile of leaves, the whole mass
being saturated with liquid manure and
never allowed to become dry. In the
spring both heaps We're found TO be re-
duced to half-fuid mass. The effects
OF this manure were marked. bringing
early vegetables to market ten days
sooner than those of neighboring gar
dens, and the fall crops enioved a still
greater advantage, from the longer con-
tinuance Of the manuring.-Ben. PerIey
POOre.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Last Wishes.

Some eccentric people trouble them
selves greatly concerning the disposition
of their bodies after death. An English
woman bequeathed a surgeon 100000
on condition that he should once i'll every
year look upon her faosa I've witnesses
being present. Another lady, of an
economical turn of mind, desired that if
she should die away from home, her re-
mains, after being placed N a coffin,
should be enclosed in plan deal box,
and conveyed by goods train TO her ma
tive town. " Let no mentionS she states,
"be made of contents, as theconveyance
VIII not then be charged more for than
an ordinary package. A French traveller.
recently deceased, desired 10 be buried
IN large leather trunk to which he was
attached, as 1t chad gone around the
world with him three times" and an
English clergyman and Justice of the
Peace, who, at the age of tyeptv-three
had married a girl of thirteen desired
to be buried In an old chea he had Sc
lected for the purpose. In the matter of
burial, too, all sorts of whimsical notions
are cherished. One man Wished to be
inferred with the bed on which he had
been lying; another desired 10 he buried
far from the haunts of man. where ma
ture may ''smile upon his remains."
and third bequeathed his corpse for
after which it was to he nut
into deal box and thrown INTO the river.
One man does not wish tobe buried at
all, but gives his body to a cas- company.
to be consumed to ashes in one of their
retorts, adding that should the snpersti-
ton of the times prevent he fnlflment
of his bequest, his executo,s NAV Mace
his remains in a city cemsterv ITO as
sist in poisoning the living u that neigh
borhood." A person nav annrove
of cremation, bat If IS a
little hard when he requires his relatives
TO approve of it also. In cases Of this
kind. it cannot be incumbent mon
friends to regard the last wishes Of the
dying. 80 "
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Stopping or Shaving.

Hypercritical folks will have it that
it is not proper to say "stopping" at
hotel. Staying is the right express
sion. In the name of common sense,
why? A person "stops where he
"stays," doesn't he? And, if there is
any choice between the words, " stop
should be preferred. A majority of the
patrons of hotels remain but a single
night. To stay at place rather implies
a long period. But either words
answers. Progress
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
Commercial Statistics.

Uncle Mace and Jim Webster got into
a dispute on Austin avenue. Uncle
Mace is one of the wealthiest colored
property owners in Austin, and puts on
style accordingly, while Jim Webster is
comparatively poor.
Il kin sell you out forty times befoah
yer kin sell me out one time, +" said Mace
pompously.
on course yer KIN. Who am gwine
knock-kneed, google eyed moke as you
is. - Terds Siftings.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

SYDNEY SMITH being i'll, his physician advised
him to "tske a walk upon an empty stomach"
Upon whose?" asked Sydney. Still better
steps to take would be the purchase of Dr. r.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
PLEASANT Purgative Pellets, which are espeei-
ally valuable to those who are obliged to lead
sedentary lives, or are afflicted with any chronic
disease OF the stomach or bowels. BY drug
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

THE name of the chameleon is de-
rived from two Greek words signifying
ground lion" name singularly inap-
propriate, since it is one of those crea-
lures which is especially fitted to live on
trees and is i'll at ease on the surface OF
the earth.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
ON Thirty Days Trial.

The Yotaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich, will
end their Electro-Volt ic Belts and other
Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to
any person afflicted with Nervous Debility,
lost Vitality, and kindred troubles, guarantee
ng complete restoration Of vigor and manhood.
Address as above without delay.
T. $40 risk is incurred, as thirty days
uisl is allowed.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

No PATENT required to catch the
rheumatism. A cold and inattention to
it, and you have 1.-THE rheumatism.
We cure ours with St. Jacobs OIL
Chic00o Inter Ocean.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

ONE of the drawbacks OF married life is sick
ness OF the little ones. For Cold or Cough
you connot find better remedy than DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Nearly all physicians prescribe
il and no family should be without it,
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THE men latter Gods own heart +"
re only so for a time and a mission ::
very one is after Gods own heart
for the functions that he does best.
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"a wonderfuI Enert >

ADRIAN, MICH, June 80 1881.
II. H. WARNER i Co.: Sirs-Your Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure has had the most won
derful effect upon my wife who has been trou-
bled for three or four years with q kidney and
liver difficulty. F. A. FERGUSON,
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To Con.umpiive..

or those with weak lungs, splitting Of blood,
bronchitis, kindred affections OF throat or
lungs, send two stamps for Dr. r. Y. Pierce
treaties on these maladies. Address the doc
tor, Buffalo, n. y.
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No. 422 Etltd,o Street, Baltimore, Maryland
DR.. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y: Dear or
My wife was a hopeless invalid for Nearly
twenty years. Your "Favorite Prescription
has cured her. Gratefully, r. T. mccall
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PURE cod-liver oil, from selected livers, on
te sea shore, by Caswell, Hazard q Co., y. Y.
A5solutely pure and sweet. Patients who have
osce taken it prefer It to all others. Physicians
dsclare il superior to all other oils.
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TRAAfPs on the Pacific slope long for a
return to the good old days, when gen.
tleman scorned to give beggar less than
a dollar
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CHAPPED hands, face, pimples and rough skin
cred by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by Cas-
VII, Hazard & Co, New York;
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The thing desired found at last. Ask drug
gats for Rough on Rats. 1t clears ont rats,
nee reaches flies, bedbugs. 15c. boxes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

II the towels are sluggish and the liver tor
ID use Kidney Wort.
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TIE State of Missouri contains several
hunred springs which send forth large
vo'dne of water with sufficient energy
70 run large mills or factories
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

TIE difference between ahuncry man
and glutton is, zone longs to eat. and
the other eats too long"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
uENRY.S CARnoLIc SAVE

I8e BEST sALvE for Cuts, Bruises, sores, Ulcers
81 Rheum letter, Chopped Hands, Chiihlains, Corns,
a. an knds Of skin Eruptons Freckles and Pimples.
G. HENRY's CARBoLIC sALNE as all others are
eruterfeii- Price-25 cents.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03

THERE were 5,912, DAG cattle in Great
Britain in 1880, and SOL, 642 in 1881.
There has been decline in the number
of sheep of 19 per cent. since 1874.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-03-03
a Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed.

And by such q ones syrnpatbizing advice ana
aid many trouble has been lined and burden
hghtened. Such a friendship is worth keeping,
and when. from his experience, he advises and
instrncts, his opinions should be needed. Ifkind
words can never die, and good deeds are never
lost the inducement for always doing the good
one CAMS sun great one. Many people imagine
that they had better do nothing than do a Little
forgetting that il is the detail that makes the aR-
gregate-the drops that form the showers-the
little kindnesses of life that make existence en-
durable As, in the picture, the good old ST.
JACOB Is extending relief to the suffering suppl
antby Offering a bottle of that wonderful remedy,
ST JACOBS OIL, so all can do something Of bene-
nj for his fellow in their times OF trouble OF
sickness In how many instances could the Sim
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pie mention of the words "ST. JACOBS OIL
coupled with terms of Endorsement and en-
couragement, bring relief and cure TO those suf
fering with rheumatism In view Of the wonder
full record Of this Great German Remedy in the
cure of rheumatism, neuralgia and all painful
diseases il appears in the light Of strong duty for
everyone 10 patiently. yet persistently, urge its
application in the diseases named, bearing IN
mind that the highest good from man TO man
consists in that which tends to promote their
peace. welfare and general health Among other.
who have no hesitation in giving free expression
to their opinion IS Bishop Gilmour, of Cleveland,
Ohio, who has used the Great German Remedy.
ST. JACOBS OIL, and endorses IL highly. He
writes about IL as follows; " l am pleased to shy
that the use of ST. JACOBS or. has benefited me
greatly and have no hesitation TO recommend
Il 70 oil excellent curative
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Positive Cure

Is a Positive cure
p.fufuI Complaints and Weaknesses
sacsmnon to our best female population.
Il win cure entirely the worst form OF Female Com
ritz, Al, ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ulcera
I'm. Failing and Displacements, and the consequent
k,nsl weatness, and IL particularly adapted TO the
0ange Of Life
h vn dissolve and expel turnors from the uterus In
a .,rfv stage Of development The tendency 70 can
en, huuors thereis checked very speedily BY its use
n v,oves fairtness natuency, destroys AL craving
a. .,v,t.nts and relieves weakness OF the stomach
Il -. ploaffng headaches, Nervous Prostitution,
e~s-.l psalty sleepiessness, Depression and lndi-
estion- -.
~ ,..,,ne Of bearing down, causing pain, weighs
~ n always permanently cured BY IT. use
RI, A All times and under all circumstances act In
k,,v WITH the laws that govern the female system
p- are cureof Kidney Complaints Of either sax this
Compound Is unsurpassed
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DIPHInERIA!

JOHNsON'S ANODYNE LINIMENT will
positively prevent this terrible disease and WI posi-
tivey nine cases out of Information that
viii many lives sent free by mail Don't delaya
moment. Prevention is better than cure J. s. JoHE-
son & Col, Boston, Mass. formerly Bangor, Maine
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). GREEN,S oXYGENATED RIrrERS

she best remedy for Dyspepsia, Bhousuess, Malaria,
digestion and Diseases Of the Blood, Kidneys. Liver,
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5CRNo's cATARRH SNUFF curee all affections OF the
ncuous membrane OF the head and throat.
BIZ. MOTIFS IIvER FILLS are The hest cathartio
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aor aou,,g 8eadtfs.
OH! WHAT a GREEDY BOY!

Written by him after spending the holidays at
Grandmammas)
You may talk about your groves,
Where you wander with your loves,
You may talk about your moonlit waves that
fall and flow.
Something fairer far than these,
can show you if you please:
lis the charming little cupboard where the
1am-pOts grow.
Where the jam-pots grow,
Where the jam-pOts grow,
Where the jelly jolly, jelly jolly jam-pots
It's the dearest spot to me
On the land or on the sea,
Is the charming little cupboard where the
Jam-pots grow.
There the golden peaches shine,
In their strip clear and fine;
And the raspberries are blushing with q
dusky glow.
And the cherry and the plum
Seem to beckon me to come
To the charming little cupboard where the
jam-pOts grow.
CHoRUs.-Where the jam-pots grow, etc.
There the sprightly pickles stand,
With the catsup close at hand,
And the marmalades and iellies in goOdly
row;
And the ounces rudy fire
Would an anchorite inspire,
To seek the little cupboard where the jam
pots grows.
CHoRUs.-Where the jam-pots grow, etc.
Never tell me Of your bowers
That are full of bugs and flowers!
Never tell me of your meadows where the
breezes blow!
But sing ME, if you will,
Of the house beneath the bill,
And the darling little cupboard where the
jam-pOts grow.
CHORUs.-Where the jam-pots grow, etc.
Laura E. Richards, In Youths Companion.