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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

DEAD.-The negro man, Charlss Beaz.
ley, who was reported by Or Reid, as hay.
ing the variolold, died Wednesday night,
OF almost absolute neglect II was inn
possible for sometime 20 get any one TO at
lend him as nurse, and the two negro,s
Who we're finally employed, failed to do 80
after sgreeing with Judge Brown AS to
wages, NC. DIR, Reid now says il was a
genuine case Of continent smallpox.
which he has been well aware Of since the
symptoms fully developed. The corpse
was buried near the house, which we UNI
ders,and will be burned by order Of .its
owner, Mr.. John Baughman.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

We said in our last issue that Stanford
and Richmond Junction had been connect
ed by telephone wire. So far so good, but
It hasn't conveyed the sound Of any voice
yet, that any body knows Of
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

GoNE.-Mr j.. z Doty has packed his
teut and property and lef, the Junction for
other scenes. The people there are sad
but they are comforted with the assurance
by Mr.. Dotv, that wha. ia their loss ia his
gain lie is to get big pay as a secret gov
eminent detective.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

Ok SUSPICION Sheriff Menefee received
atelegram Wednesday from Marion Mead
ows, Of Laurel county, instruetins him to
arrest Frank Rigdon, whom he suspicioned
Of stealing $500 from his house. Rigdon
was caught at Junction City and brought
here Ne claims that the money was stp
len two weeks ago, but that reward Of $50
had secured its return to Meadows wife
Wednesday morning, Of which her husband
had not heard when he sent the dispatch
He says be ia a brother in.law Of Meadows.
but does not blame him for his extraordina.
~ precaution aud suspicious.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

A BLIZZARD struck Us yesterday about J
Pm and snow came in gusts Of wind
Two hours previous il was "a bright and
beautiful As Nav.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

LOVERS Of Roller Skating will have m
other opportunity OF enjoying it at the
Rink tonight Admission TO ladies, free;
gentlemen. 25 cents.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

PAINT is being applied to Mr.. John Nj
McRoberts' houses, and the one Of ancient
architecture is 80 much improved that it
might pas for new house.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

TowS MARSHALL Newland, who has
bsen down with the fever for ten days, is
out sgain and ready to conduct any and all
laW-breakers TO the calaboose.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

ALL kinds Of canned goods, coaees, SUI
CARS and teas, fancy brands Of -four, lard
and country bacon for sale very chesp a,
s. :. Myers',
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

WOULD be glad II those contemplating
buyinga sewing machine would call and
examine my new Hartford, the simplest
machine ever made. Peter Hamton.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

BRINa US your feathers, hides, tallow /,
wool, &c. We buy AL kinds Of country
produce and pay the highest marke, price
in cash or trade. H.C Bright.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

J. W. HAYDEN has received a nice new
lot Of Spring Clothing. Hadn't you better
go and get bargain Of him3
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

d KLAss will sell all his clothing at oost
and below, in order 10 make room for his
spring stock.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

PERSONS wishing 10 see DIR. p. w. Logan
will fGd him at his residence, Main ~
Stanford, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

The jug party will meet at Mr., J. W
Routs Monday, at SP. NJ, when thirty
odd inR. will be broken
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

SEvES new cases u small poH are re-
ported at Williamsburg, and another
stampede il the result
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

NEW and old varieties Of Seed Irish Po-
taioss from Michigan, at Bruce, Warren a
Coz.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

To MORROW is st. Psirick's Day and the
patriotic Irish sll over the country will oh
serve it with scrupulou- PRIDE. marching
to the music Of fife and drum.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

wEare still selling sugar and Cofee in
quantity lower than any one. Call and BE-
convinced. II. Q. Bright.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

HASpsoME line OF carpets jest received
by Edmi.lon a Owsley.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

PURE home grown seed potatoes 6Octs
per bushel at II. G. Brights.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

A LARGE aud COMPLETE assortment Of
Garden Seeds at Bruce. Warren n Cos.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

FREsu f.h at ]. T. Harris Restaurant
Wednesday aud Saturday evenings.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

NIcE and cheap lot Of bedsteads at u. X
Wearen's
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

ALL kinds Of seed Irish potatoes and on
ion sets at ONsley a sons.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

GREAT Western cotton at 81 cents at d
Klassi
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

sEED Peas aud Beans In bulk, and onion
acts at Bruce, Warren & Co's.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

The negro with the smallpox who was
In the csbin near Gum Sulphur, died, and
it was with great difficulty that any body
could be found TO bury him.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

Tue leading oorn-drill at W. II. Hig-
gins.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

FuIL and compete line Of Furniture at
p. X. Wearene. Prices down to rock hot
tom.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

TRY our i2l cent coffee; best 10 the
market. II Bright
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

EvAroRArED Peaches and Apples At n
G. Brighte
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

Our Telephone bells operate o. X now.
Bring ON your messages for Hustonville
W Mckinney.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

Flowra srrDs at ". T. Greens. .
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

THE KISo on AIL.-The Jght.running
New Home Sewing Machine, Simple. Dur
ablr. handsome. Eos sale by Edmision 4
Ogalev
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

| WANT a good cor.maker. Steady
work and good wages. Apply at once. II.
G. Ripley, Stanford, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

The most direct route, with only one change OF
ears, 10 all points In Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Nebraska dc For further Information. address
MURRAY KELLER. q. 7. -,
i2s- Louisville, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

FoR SALE Three handsome residences
viii sell very cheap. Stanford, Dec %,
's2. w. Craig.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

To DAY closes the six weeks OF bad
weather prophesied by q. Hog, Esq, on
the "a Of February.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16
FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY.

Because your house, or your goods or your live
stock, or your other property have not been burnt
or injured by fire OF lightning, Is guaranty that
they CANNOT be. Don't you think, then, that II
would be prudent 10 secure indemnity In case
such loss or damage should occur ] offer you this
at the lowest rates obtanahle in any hrst-class In
surance Company, represent seven and you may
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16
Don't Be Led Astray !

By the peculiarly wOrded Advertisements OF rival
routes which are liable TO deceive the pa bile.
The shortest aud Quickest Route nom Cinein-
natl West Is the
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16

STAMFORD. Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16
JUDGE w. O. HANsFORD
JUDGE T. HILL, JR.,
SQUIRE y. n. MURPHY

stature. SUBJECT 70 tRs action Of ire ds% lem
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-03-16


EvApoRArsp pssche, and Annie. a, n
G B,ight.
TRy ous f2t ce,t coee.. be., In the
market nc Btigb,
-
NJ KINDA nnon nOIof0on l.
ion se,s al Os.lev a soo,s
---.---
ruRh home grown seed potatoes oOcts'
per bushel al H. o. Brights.
sEED Peas and Beans In bulk, and onion
acts at Bruce, Warren q Co's.
Observation-Disclosures
ny ~ ~ - - " - -,
hth''H NNWN W NVNA Wv
'on' .
Our Telephone bells operate O. X. now.
Bring ON your messages for Hustonville
VI Mckinney.
National Republican., 1883-09-13
FENHE GREAT

i, rur Ii;NNNsSYIL,XyANfA YIL,Xy,AlNf ROUTE,
40 nhhItH EQHiu, WESE AND SDurUWEsT
STEEL RHiLs iM&aSIFiCENjrP iEGQNuffPPMENr
TRAINS 1ES9 Il 9EtESI iiAX issE gom station
For PlisSrrSr PSlrSr SrsINt9 snS L. an@ . streets s iqoWs
rr,as Of Paaa@ @@' sSpS @s mS' TnGqiS ca @ Limited NJ & rs
fhSt Line 1850 M daily with Sleeping tars irGn
daily Win Palace CARS to is ptsBuri ifPrSdc aSd caol isl
VIM I to,HT mST GonncrlS except saturdays Tor hgalp.
ing IN IN Pits9grg TO Chicago Mall Express $50 b
sI:Snig eg ,r for P,tl'PprS and me West With Palace
70 ! BIAAlhtrIMoRE Az AND poTToMAG RAILROAD
90 daily, cSceSt sG't sMrSy wtn M'I' PacS SCEt Cr;
| TniIniin TO Canand1lgua, and Harrisburg 70
For Willamsport, Lock ITaven and Elmlra, at OaI
f9r New % York ana the East 500 q. M, Gto a. III,
and y iG tzS po% NJ "nT V22o iV2o P ~ ON sunday E2) y
fSr Sa Boston $40 without change 1850 y m. every wolS-
For Brooklyn. * y. all THROUGH traIgs connect q.
Ing direct transfer Fulton street, avoiding dOubo
re dderriage across New York cltv. -.
Gsy Day. Limited ExprGss, S:iJ n. daily, except SUI
For bSl1tlmorc, 1l 60 500 $50 @ 1910 a. M. aud l;al
For 6I PSpgs Z, Creek Line C;4j and iijp m, ddi%
For Ahnapolls,G;Io d. m. and 4iOp M daily, except
W&Y NNNb A4hE2 EE FA
ION RAILROAD l 'i''1A 1'''O A-'''
For Alexandria, $50, 72o, 9;2O 100 and Il:o a. IN
90, I; 9, SOg,G 0, 500 and ll3Up m. On SundayLs
Tor Rchm0Hd ana the soutn' $50 and lIoo A. M.
Trains ieavS cav "a Xicxandria @ for 1--WE Was2mSian % GOO s
ao G and ma ana ana & ri ndSSS id So on Sn5,y SS O a. S
and lG0im m 200 and GiO p. IN. ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,
corner Of Thirleenth street and Pcnnsylvnnnn aye.
nue.. ana ~ the sntton, where orders can DC istos
aS @ GneGkmg So vi baggage 10 uesnatoh from io''A
]. il. MOOD, General Passenger Agent
| 10. General
National Republican., 1883-09-13
6ra6rIera' @uiN..
RALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD
THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
1ttus - 49,, - BETWEEN
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEy COUPLER
STEEL RAILS


11cnedutS 1e TO tako effect SUNDAY. MAy,stssa
,nonVe Mnsilington, from sintion Corpor ~ Scyv
'gFFsSy Fnpy Avenue aud street '''"'' VI N''
yaY M ntsSGiiso sGi Cncinnat, Louisville and St Louis
ySS5 ySS5, and Palace sleeping cars TO above poinoi
sntrdnv hhBe' lOl5 n. M. daily to Chicago except
For Plttsburs at $40 n m ana $40 u. M to1v q 4,
pioammi ami rIt,sou Cleveland and Detroit with
Sleeplng cars tn rittsburn ''''''' ''''
f0r Toledo ana Detroit via MoprocylIIo tot5n nj,
denrly, WI y sleepers for Toledo ' "
dnv lot fnlaGelpnia and New York at $40 q. m.
Win prof and sIeS ling cars aitachGd p IT. "''S'
q noy baltimore on week DAYS B. t3i Gtl.7 ti 81. o.
sIa slo iVi2 ~ an q, M 1910. 22O 3j 8 $3.50 i3l 40 500 u
,.E Eos baltimore on sundays. $50. a45,1 iOOj H. III,
q E'S, =, $3.50, $50, z $40 GiO y. M.
M NJ, AuuinnpoiS GiO n M. 1910 and no on Sunday.
For. way stations between Washington aud Bnlti.
tnore2 wv, VA M, 1910 y. M 8'D, T. TO- ana ll:Up. ~.
for stations on Metropolitan Braucn 5i5 daily OK.
StpuSuluy, $50 II. nlg ilj ana Hi5p y. M daily; lOr
stuullon, SO o. m. daily, except Sunday: tOr lager4
] oVw, 3u1 ~ nEederick $50 q. M, 1915, ii5 p. daily
E. Fer ilaggrsiown iol5a m. daily, except sunday
o.5r 5Trfe9s arrive from tho West daily o2o 49,, a. M.
From New York and Philadelphia, G5J, $50 a. IN.
! d',lN, $40 T. m; daily, except sunday
From Annapolis, $50 n m 1850, G:Ji D. M; SUNDAY.
| Lrom Stnunton, 3 10 p IN. daily, except Sunday.
From Frederick aud uCrmoiiHte points, Ssl5 ., m.
mN M, &ll 40 D. IN. ANA 500 D. m. daily, except
sunday 10 ~ M, p IN. daily rom Point Ut Rocks
, Trains leave baltimore for Washington NJ ?, an
E-S ,iD VI nnd ll:3J p, m. ON sundays, 3 Ell ftL
GoOp ana WlO, u, M, l.O fD 8, G2i i!31 and ~ IN
AZ irnns nom Washington stopM Relay station.
| For nlrthtriniormatlon appyat tho Baltimore ,nl
Uhlo llGkot Onicr; NashnEtUh station GlA AMI LHl
where orders VIII be taken for baggage to bO checked
| aud received ~ ANY point In the city.
| w; m; a. Gih N ENIS, NJ II, Baltimore and - *.
National Republican., 1883-09-13
B1uE Virginia MIDLAND RAILWAY
TIE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOUTH, SOUTH
WEST, AND Wl1SE

schedule In effect JUNE 10, lsSS
$50 y. M-New orleans Mail. daily, making close
connections TO All points south and Southwest,
daily, except sunday, with G. ~ o. lty., Pullman
Sleeping cars nom Washington VIA DaNUc u
Montgomery aud Montgomery to New Orleans
also Washington 10 New Orleans Via Lynchburs
J:lOP Louisville Fast Line daily via Charlottei.
vile, Huntington, aud Lexington, 10 Cincinnati,
Louisville, and all Western points making direct
connections. and with solid train and Pullman
sleeping Cars. Washington u Louisville
1875 T. M-SOuthern Mail and Express. daily. 20 all
points South ana Southwest, via DanVillo ana
charlotte, daily, except sunday with q. ~ D. hS
Pullman Sleeping Cars, Washington to Augusta
VIA Charlotte, and Charlotte to Montgomery.
Pullman Sleeping Cars, Washington TO White
sulphur Springs.
For all points on Manassas Division take 1896 and
b:lOp. M trains, daily, except sunday. For War
- renton take S3j a. m. and jlOp m. trains daily
For tickets and all Information. inquire at COu-
panys office, COL Pennsylvania avenue, or at Union
NJ SLAUGHTER, NJ MACpANIEL.
General PASSENGER Agent. Agent.
SOL HAAS TralC Manager
National Republican., 1883-09-13
ong as tho British feet remained in that sec.

long as the British fleet remained in that sec
ton.
Tho greater part Of tho British army
entered Washington by tho old bridge
across the Anacostia, long since destroyed,
but some of whose piers may yet
bo seen rising at intervals out of the wator
to tho south Of the Congressional burying
ground. A number of them came in from to-
ward Bladensburg down Maryland avenue,
which was tho principal, in fact tho only,
road from that section of country to what is
now Washington. 1t was on Maryland ave-
nue., at Second street east, that Con. Ross
had q horse shot under him. Threo Americans
posted themselves in cornfold Immediately
west of Sewell's house, the large mansion
now occupied by Hon. John T. Barbour, and
opened fro on his majesty's commander of
cut throats. Two horses were killed. The
officers escaped, and so did tho marksmen.
Both horses were buried in front the house,
and mound covering the spot existed until
ab out 1867
| Buy the Iongfellow Cigars. Sold by all
National Republican., 1883-09-13

Buy the Longfellow Cigars. Sold by all
dealers
National Republican., 1883-09-13
Daily Line To and From Norfolk!
Steamers George LeaFy and Excelsior,

Steamers George LOaTy and Excelsior,
Stopping at Pmoy Point. COrnGod poiut, and
FORTRESS MONROE
Round Trip 10 Norfolk and Fort MOurnp. Si.5O
II unl Trim 70 Piury Paint aud Corun III Pt.. 100
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CANNOT ma
FURNISHED FOR LESS.
Steamer leaves seventh ST. wharf daily at $50 p IA.
SHssLgluyz 80 " II aI.
SaiurdlL Nmh ENcnrs,ulsu Special Feature.
Return Monday morning ut o'clock. Round.trID
tickets good on either leaTy or Excelsior,
TO NEW YORK, sa5O; BOSTON AND PROVE
DENCE ei5.7j THIS includes state Room, Berth,
ana Meals.
Exclusive connection with the nOstOn
AhO rIoNHdencc HteNsStrra. COuneCtg also with
New YORK, anu James River steamers, and the nor,
lvlk ana western aud SeubOard and Roanoke Hu!.
roads, ~ Old Point with tie Chesapeake ana Oh
HhlIOAd. Passage ana rooms can DO secured ug
Reeds SONS l2l6 L ST. n. W.; Baltimore and Ohio
Ticket once, l4t and Pa. ay; ST. Marc A. IOtel; Polk
informs next To city PusonGG; OlnCO OF KuoNs
y%pless, s'iSln ,nd, Penng. ave-, and at Companys
KNOX EXPRESS Will call for and check baggage
from hotels aud private residences.
Freight received daily uOtil y. M. -
L. NJ HUDGtNS.
w. r. WEIGH, Agt Gen, supL
National Republican., 1883-09-13
rIrr nArrLEs TmEY TOUGMT.

in Alexandria, Va, in 1924, the company and
apparatus having to cross tho river on the ice.
National Republican., 1883-09-13
cHARLESs Et PUHii. dSasri danS.aF isS"ag' . lOl
CuEsAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY

THE NEW TRUNK LINE TO THE WEST AND
SOUTHWEST.
on and amer SUNDAY, june 20 1883. passenger
trains of this route will leave Washington from b. II
J.. station rs follows ~ .
$40 A. M.-rIROUGH MAIL, daily, except sun.
day. for Cincinnati, Louisville and Local stations
ofC ~ o. Ry. sleepers White sulphur to Huns
51O mf'Op =. OpM.-LouIsvI1.LE AND crNctNNArr
SHORT LINE (DAll.Y). Solid train, with PULL
man cars to Louisville and Richmond 10 Gin
Cinnat without change; arriving at Columbus lj0
?. M Lexington, Ky, 2"io go p M, Cincinnati, &p
these cities with through trains TO all pOints
West Southwest, and Northwest. ~
1035 p. m-Nght express daily, except Sunday)f TOR
Ashland, KY, columbus, Ohio, and stations on
{. - o. Ry; Pullman sleeping cars To Whiio
sulphur and Columbus. =, .,,
li:OO a. m. for Newport News Old rolnt enn N0rloiK @
daily; except Sunday, arriving oiu fo'h' "'"
Apply g. d o. Ry. Office, 5i3 Pennsylvania avenue,
v. Nj. tly office, col pennsylvania avenue, and H. S
ii. W. FULLER, General Passenger Agent
nj
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-02-24
DAILY, February 21.)
THE CORONATION FLEET.

THE u. SIS Lackawanna, u. 5. 5. Wa
chusett, II. b. u. S, Mutine, and the cor
vette Limier, of the French marine, Iuay
be properly styled a Coronation Fleet. as
thev nave been ordered by their several
overnmen TO be in the harbor of Homo
lulu. so that their officers and armament
might assist at and participate in honOring
Their Majesties' Coronation. And we think
that the several Powers could not have
made a happier choice OF officers to carry
out a generous international courtesy and
TO honor a little state, than in the selection
of such officers and gentlemen, as Captain
Wilson, Commander Pearson, Commander
Edwards, and Commander Chateauminois.
senior of these gentlemen, Captain
Wilson, impresses all who have encount-
cred him with his uniform courtesy and
kindliness of manner. He is evidently a
superior officer, a gallant and experienced
man, endowed with a generous heart.
The Junior American Commander Pear
son. is the embodiment of a PreuE
cheUeEier, and his gallantry in q trying
situation won from a great nation, Jealous
of comforting its honors, a mark of u%nusuaI
distinction for an American officer. Long,
we hope, that his handsome person may
bear the decoration of the Royal English
Order of the Bath. Commander Edwards
has the impressive bearing of most courteous
self-possession, and is a superior officer, and
accomplished gentleman. h French
Commander Chateauminois, now in early
manhood, shows by his advancement in his
profession, his ability as an Off
Ger. al a m~naVeRiT," he has q flu
tuTe, said one of his officers the other
day, and this saying will be readily
appreciated by any one observing the
firm, vigorous manhood, intellectual ac-
tiyity, and high-toned courteous demeanOr
of this gallant young French commander.
We are happy to state that His Majesty the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-02-24
Children and Temperance.

The women and children exercised a direct in.
huence IN winning tue great temperance victories
in Iowa and other Western States. Mrs. Frances
Il. Willard, President OF the WOmen's Christian
Temperance Uniou, has collected some truly
pathetic stories about the children, ''whose hearts
and songs were the Sunshine that never left the
banner of the Amendments. lon tie day of
voting in Iowa" it is said, - barefooted urchins
went tImidly up to well dressed business mems
saying, Please, Sir, won't you vote for my
mother and me?-my father is a drunkard.' Lit
tie boys marched up and down through the crowd
oil voters with banners wreathed in evergreen
Wherein were the words. Please vote for the
home. pr rremhle. King Alcohol, we shall grow
up. Little girls went out two by two, with
baskets heaped with bulton-hole b0quets, and,
while at "a little distance fond motherly eve.
watched their proceedings, they said to voters
Won you put in a ballot. sir, for the amend
ment? And ifstbey saId they had. or would, the
little fingers handed mp a. dewy bunch of flowers.
Rough men were pinning childhOOd's sweet Rifi
of posies' on their ebeekered shirts, Germans
and Swedes fastening a sprig of mignonette in
their old hat-bands. and cOlored men tying a full
blown rose to the only button left upon a thread
bare coat, and saying. Yves, honey, dis chile is
for de men'ment every time
In one OF the river towns the Mayor brought
in a bloated German beer drinker TO vote the
= whisky ticket. when the Germans children
fresh from the Band OF Hope procession, hurried
forward, the little girl throwing her arms around
her fathers neck, and sayihg. with tears. Papa,
please vote for Us at home2' and the boy. who
was a cripple. taking him by the hand. with the
same plea, -tAch, meIn Gott ,sdis vas too much!'
exclaimed the German. breaking away from the
man who had counted ons bin, and going up to
the ballOt-box with the vote his little daughter
gave him, while she held one hand and the lame
boy hohbed on the other side as guardian. Not
an eye that looked upon the group could see it
clearly because o tears. "A touch of nature
makes the whole world kin. "