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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Having concluded TO remove 10 Texas. l offer for
sale my
Residence AZ business House.
Con, bined In one, ituated IN the town Of Crab Or
clard, ky. on Lancaster street. The building Il
Two and one hall stories high sJx2l feet and con
tains la all eight rooms Ihe stofe-room Ia toxto
ranged with all the Outbuildings Necessary 10 con.
venlenoe aud the taste OF the most faslidiOus and
an abundance Of pure water for drinking and
adorning aud beautlfying the entire premises, All
ID a good aud healthy condition. Any one desir'
Ing a cheap yet valuable residence, among eley'
er aud prosperous people. would do well 10 cal
aud examine the premises before pure hasins else
VII VII John n. STROBE.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

There is an old Latin proverb
which runs in this way: "Anger
manages everything badly" How
curious it is that whenever a man is
in the wrong and won't admit it, he al
ways gets angry and calls bad namesl
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

SELECTING SEED Corn. The bad
stand of corn which many farmers
get is no doubt due in great meas
ure to the seed used. A correspond
ent of the Country Gentleman gives
his way of selecting it, which. if fo.
lowed, would likely obviate the diff
Guilty: Before l cut my corn | GO
through the field myself, and select
the earliest ears, which are shown by
the ripe husks. | select only large
and perfectly filled ears, growing OF
good stalks, without any faults. l cut
these stalks up, culling again wher
husked, and again when spring comes
/ never have any trouble from poor
seed, and l have beside an extra fine,
large and early corn. 1t takes only
a few years to change any corn for the
better, in this way"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
| Diphtheria
Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment Of Diphtheria.
a. SrOLLENwERCK,
Greensboro, Ala
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases ofDeath Il
should be used about
the corpse CO., II will
prevent any unpleas-
ant smell.
The eminent Ply
stefan, J. MARION
SIMS, M. d., New
York, says: 81 am
convinced Prof Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid IS a
valuable disinfectant.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

II. p. Hunt, Louisville. says; 81
have used Browns Iron Bitters with
good success in chronic dyspepsia"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
p,ckiso % items

"Ah," said one Of the country law.
yers who got to Congress, on being in
PRODUCED to Mr.. Haskell, Of the Bos
ton Herald, at Washington, "glad to
see you, Mr.. Haskell. You're down
here, | suppose, picking up a few
items for your paper?' The Washing
ton journalists we're amused at this,
because they reckon Mr.. Haskell's in
come from bis Newspaper at ten or
twenty the Congrossman's. But il is
not the income of the man TO whom
this frequent remark is addressed
which constitutes its oilensiveness, but
the prevalent assumption that the
main GRAND in life Of the journalist is
to "pick up few items" Picking
up items is an honorable branch of the
profession, and one which public men
are often very grateful TO have well
done, but il does not define the scope
Of n journalists work much more &C.
curately than "hoss cases do the pro-
fessional labors ofan average lawyer.
This conception Of the journalists
work is about on par with that Of
another class OF professionals, old wo.
men of both sexes, who think the
great anxiety of an editors life is to
get something to ill up" his col.
umus. -[SpringGeld Republican.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
Eradicates
MALARIA.

all Contagious Diseases. Persons waiting on
the Sick should use i freely Scarlet Fever has
never been known to spread where the Fluid was
used. Yellow Fever has been cured with IL after
black vomlt had taken place. The worst
caeee Of Diuhfheria Well 4, IL
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Solomon Fagly, a farmer, was res
cued with great difficulty from his
burning residence near Peru, Iud., by
two brave neighbors. After being
rescued he broke away from his pre-
servers and climbed into the blazing
garrett to cave some money hidden
there. When his body was found his
hands were full OF the gold for which
he had lost his life. He had spent his
life in boarding up a little store of
money; he had nothing to live for
when il was lost.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

A striking feature of Russian coro.
nations has always been the feast pro.
vided for the poor Of Moscow in hon.
or of the joyful occasion; but where.
as its dimensions in olden times we're
decidedly scanty, at the forthcoming
ceremony, if the press is correctly in
formed, it will be given on a scale of
truly Imperial munificence. When
the Empress Anne was crowned two
oxen we're roasted whole, and a couple
OF fountains of white and red wine
comprised the bill of fare. At the
coronation of Alexander III. there
will be provided no less than thirty
thousand vedros of beer and sixteen
thousand of mead, to wash down eight
hundred thousand pies, weighing
three quarters Of a pound each.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Rev. C. II, Marshall, formerly pastor OF Fourth
Presbyterian chutch, Indianapolis, says he has
used Browns Expeetorant for years In his hmily,
always with good results. For sale by Penny A
McAlister, stanford, aud w. NJ. Weber, Mt Vernon.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Not long ago stood by the death.
bed Of a little girl. From her birth
she had been afraid Of death. Every
fibre OF her body aud soul recoilcd
from the thought of il. Don't let
Inc die. Hold me fast. Oh, | cant
GO Jenny" | said, "you have
two little brothers in the other world,
and there are thousands Of tender
hearted people over there who will
love you and take care Of you But
she cried out again despairingly
"Don't let me go; they are strangers
over there" She was little country
girl, strong limbed, fleet of foot,
tanned in the face; she was raised on
the frontier; the fields we're her home.
la vain VIC tried 10 reconcile her TO
the death that was inevitable. "Ilold
me fast, she cried, "don't let me
CO." But even as she was pleading
her little hands relaxed their clinging
hold from my waist and lifted them
selves with such straining effort that
they lifted the wasted little body
from lis reclining position among the
pillows. Her face was turned up.
ward; but it was her eyes that told
the story. They were filed with the
light of Divine recognition. They
saw something plainly that we could
not see; and they grew brighter and
brighter. and her little hand quivered
in eagerness TO 90 where strange por-
tails had opened upon her astonished
vision. But even in that supreme
moment she did not forget to leave a
word Of comfort for those who would
gladly have died in her place. "Mam.
ma, - she was saying, mamma, they
are not strangers, I'm not afraid. q"
And every instant the light burned
more gloriously in her blue eyes, till
at last il seemed as il he soul leaped
forth upon its radiant waves, and in
that moment her trembling form re-
lapsed among its pillows, and she was
gone.- Mrs. Helen Williams.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
PROFESSIONAL

SAM N. BURDErT. ]. W. BROWN.
BURDETT & BROWN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Is4-iyr MT. VERNON, KY.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Thousands are being cured Of Catarrh
every year with Halls CAtSrrh Cure, thai
the doctors had given up and said could
not be cured. rs cents bottle. Sold By
Penny q McAlister, Stanford, Ky,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
Blue Grass Farm For Sale

offer for sale privately, my farm Of $40 Acres
Of excellent bluegrass land with large brick aud
frame Tesidenoe combined, OF ten rooms, within a
mile Of the new stanford a PreaehersYille pike.
New orchard, fresh aud medical water In abun-
dance improvements hrst.elass, including neat
tenant house. In grass, 800 acres, and balance TIL
liable. Timber abundant Church and school
house near by and thu neighbOrhOod unexceled.
ID is not oieu that such desirable farm Is for sale.
Title perfect. Address me at stanford, KY or
call on me AZ the farm. -
l23lyr-or a. Mrs. SAuAh SOOh.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
Valuable BLUEGRASS Farm
FOR SALES!

offer for sale my Farm Of eos Acres, situa-
ted near Walnut Flat, on the stanford Crab Or
ehard turnpike, miles from stanford. About 40
Acres ia cultivation; balance In grass Good spring
plenty good timber aud we'll adapted 10 stock In u
good neighbOrhOod. will sell at bargain the
above tract OF land aud give possession at any time.
For further particulars, inqrire Of j. b. Owsleyi
STAFFORD, Ky, or write 10 me al Dayilla. Milan
county, Texas. li29-tn y. HENRY FISH.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
MAI. +. ID. RIGNEY,

OF Casey, is a candidate for State senator, 18Th
District, subject to the action Of the democratic
party.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

GNGERsSAPs. -One cupful of SUI
gar. Que of butter, aud one of molass-
es; two teaspoonfuls each of ginger
and cream tartar, aud one of soda;
mix very hard with -four and roll
thin. A spoonful of vinegar may be
substituted TOR the cream tartar when
economy is needful.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY.

Because your house, or your goods, or your live
stock, OF your other property have not been burnt
or injured by fire OF lightning, is no guaranty that
they CANNOT be. Don't you think, then that IL
would he prudent 10 secure indemnify In case
such loss or damage should occur offer you this
at the lowest rates Obtainable In any hrst-eass In
suranee Company. l represent seven and you may
take your choice. 9S-Sm JNO. m. PHILLIPS
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Island So. in the Mississippi River
l40 miles below Memphis, has been
entirely swept away within the past
few days. Pilots, who recently pass
ed south, using its torest-coyered sur.
face as a beacon by night, express
surprise at its sudden disappearance.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Thousands bear witness TO the positive
curative powers Of the Great German In
yigorator. See advertisement Sold by
Penny a MeAlisier. Stanford.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

An adventurous American, who was
shooting small game in Germany,
said to his host that there was spice
of danger in shooting in America.
"Ahl" said the host, "you like danger
init your sport. Then go out shoot
ing NIT me. The last time l shoot
mine bruderin.law in the schdomach.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

A word 10 the wise is sufficient Never neglect
a cough whena hfy-eent bottle Of Browns ESpee-
torant will cure you. For sale BY Alisier
stanford, and W. N. Weber, Mt Nernoa.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

In an address at the ceremony OF
decorating the graves of the Confeder-
ate dead in New Orleans, Jefferson
Davis said that Albert Sidney John
ston was the strong pillar of the Con
federacy, and that Lee, jackson aud
Johnston would compare with the
leaders of antique or of modern times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
DARBYS
PROP HYLACTIC
FLUID.
A Household Article for Universal
Family Use.

For Scarlet and
Typhoid Fevers,
Diphtheria, Sail
walton, liberated
soreThroat, Small
l POx, Measles. aud
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

Il. ]. Cheney a Co, proprieiors Halle
Catsrrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any
case OF Catarrh that can't be cured with
Halls CatarIh Cure. Sold by Penny a
McAlisler, Stanford, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13
Two Romances.

Youths Companions The son OF a
leading lawyer in New York, some
years ago, was attracted by the innO-
cent face and quick wit Of Welsh
chambermaid in his fathers house,
and declared that he preferred her 10
all the fashionable beauties who had
courted his notice.
His family protested, but TO no
purpose. The only concession be
would make was TO consent TO 60 to
Europe for three years before marry
ing the girl. In the meantime hav-
ing an independent fortune, the lover
placed her at one Of the best schools
in New York.
The girl was ambitious and devot
ell in her affection 10 the man who
had chosen her. lie returned, found
her more lovely than ever. They
we're married, and the lady is now one
Of the leaders Of society in the city
where they live-a noble, refined,
charming woman.
An eminent jurist, well known in
Pennsylvania in the early part of this
century, was making the circuit" on
horse back, and stopped for dinner at
the house Of a farmer. The daugh
ter Of the farmer waited on them, and
the Judge, who had been a cynic
about women, observed the peculiar
gentleness of her voice and certain
sweet candor in her face. After din
ner, the farmer said
MARY, bring the Judges horse
Mary started to the field, which
was inclosed by barred fence. Lay.
ing her hand on the topmost rail, she
vaulted lightly over.
81 saw" said the Judge afterward,
"for the first tine, a woman with the
mind and body SHOULD require 10
my wife. called again and again at
farmer Cs. At last, sent Mary to
school for a couple Of years, and here
she is," nodding to the stately matron
who presided at his table.
The sons OF the Judge and this
real Maude Muller all attained die
tinction-one, like his father, at the
bar; another was an eminent divine,
and third was a Southern candidate
for the Presidency. All were noted
for their fiery eloquence, their high
sense of honor, and certain appetite
for fighting. which was we'll sustained
by strong physical health. The
Judge had not been mistaken in Ma
rvs qualities Of mind and body.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-13

7. W. vARSoN. WALLACE X. vARNoE.
It. w. & WE VARNON,
ATTORN ISYS AT LAW,
STANFORD, ky.
Once in Owsley a Sons new building-up stairs.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
DOCTOR IKE'S GRAVE ERROR.
How Ned's Boy Opposed the Advance
ment of NJ edical Science.

Dr. Ike was called to see old Ned's son, and
ious father:
''Ned, doan wanter distress yer, but dat
boy can't git we'll. De conglomeration OBJ de
membrens hab dun sot in"
"Wall, reckon dat will kill him." Ned
replied. Il doan see how chile wild his
weak constitution and convention can git
ober an oneasiness OBJ de flesh. So you ging
him up, doctor? ?'
"Yaas, issues my decrement right heah.
Dat boy can't live five hours"
In about two weeks Ned met the doctor
and said:
Il thought you gin that boy up?'
II did. Amt he dead yit?
Dead" repeated Ned contemptuously,
"why he's chopin wood dis mOrnin.."
"The doctor reflected for a moment, and
said:
Oats nice way to fool wild medical SCI
ence. How does yer expeck folks to hab con-
fidence in the advancement Of medical dis
kiveries when boy acks dat way. Dat boy,
sab, lifts hisself up to dispute de stabllsh-
ed rules oh de school OBJ physicians. Use
done wild him."
"Tse glad OBJ it, sab, but yosef must hab
made mistake"
"No, didn't, cause I understand my busl-
ness"
Il means dat yer mout hab lef' too soon
Eff yerd stayed dar while longer yer
might hab Established de proof oh yer procla-
nation"
"Look heah, Ned, yer'd better let me go
an see dat boy agin."
"No, Use much obleeged ter yer. Use
got heap OBJ work to do an l need de
chile. Go off somewhur an pizen some
catD
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
New York Sun.

New York sun
wooden nutmegs are things of the past,
young man." said the grocer. "They have
been superseded"
"What has taken their places 2"
"Just step around the counter here and I'll
show you. Do you see that box of spices :?
They look nice, don't they? Now taste 'em.
They taste good, too, as spices 60. Well,
young man, what do you think of 'em?"
From all appearances, should say they
were fair lot Of spices"
There is just where your judgment fails
you. They are not spices at all"
What are they, them"
"Just ground cocoanut shells favored
with spice extracts. The difference in color
comes from burning the shells Why do l
course they are fraud from beginning to
spices, Just as they want everything else
cheap. Large quantities are manufactured
and sent all over the country They are sold
as genuine spices, but any grocer with par
ticle of sense knows from the prices that
they cannot be the real article. You see,
they look, taste and smell fully as well as
the Simon Pure, but put 'em in food and you
will soon see the difference They do not
flavor. A drop of Glove extract will smell
stronger than twenty pounds of cloves, but
1 think the twenty pounds would flavor more
rum, don't you?"
You have no idea of the ingenuity that
is used in getting up these and other imita-
tions. The best chemical knowledge is en-
ployed. What do you think of stamping
out whole peppers and cloves? 1t is done
though. Young man, the grocery trade is
extending. With glucose for sugar, oleomar-
gerine for butter, cheese innocent of milk,
and cocoanut shell spices, it is becoming a
big business"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
Too Honest by Halt.
GArkansas Traveller.

Arkansas 1raVeleT1
A gentleman stopped his horse at a toll
gate, and not seeing the gatekeeper went
into the house. Finding no one he began to
search, and finally found the gatekeeper out
in the field at work Although the old man
was quite distance away, the gentleman
went into the field and approaching the old
man said:
"You are the toll-gatekeeper, believe"
s'Yes, sir" the old man replied, turning
and leaning upon his hoe-handle.
"Well, want to go through the gate"
"Aint the gate open p
"Yes."
"Well, why don't you 60 through it It's
nv business to be there"
Because want to pay you"
"And you came all the way out here to
pay me five cents z"
"Yes, sir" said the gentleman proudly,
looking the old man in the eye.
Couldn't you have left the money on the
table,"
''Yes sir; but wanted you to know that
paid YOU
You are an honest man."
"Yes, sir" replied the gentleman, While
pleased expression passed over his face
"You would have walked three times as
far to have paid me that five cents, wouldn't
you?"
"Yes, sir, / would"
Here, John" the old man called to boy
that lay in the shade, call the dog and go
along and watch this fellow till he gets
away. Bet a hundred dollars he steals
something fore he leaves the place"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
A Deduction.

Soon after the close of the war, and while
matters in the South were still unsettled, a
Massachusetts doctor settled in Georgia.
Business was rushing, and at the end of six
months he had, among other bills, an account
against Col. Swan.
"See here" said the Colonel, as he looked
over the bill, isn't this powerful steep?"
'No sir-no, sir. 1t is very reasonable
bill.D
Lets see," mused the Colonel, as he pulled
out his pencil. II can buy pistol good
enough to shoot you for SIS. Your burial
will cost me $4 1t will cost me S25 to be
tried, and we'll say SIS more for whisky for
the Jury. Doctor, 1 reckon you'd better
make about $40 deduction in that bill"
"Yes, sir-yes, sir-your bill must have
got mixed up, somehow. Colonel you owe
Just half that $50. Glad to see you so we'll,
sir: very glad"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
Second Avenue Serenade.
wall Street News. |

wall Street News.
Up Second avenue the other night tive
young men softly entered a yard, arranged
themselves in semi.circle on the grass, and
suddenly began to sing, while guitar and a
banjo added their sugary notes to the gen
eral sweetness. AS the song was finished
sash went up and masculine voice called
out:
splendid Beautiful! Gentlemen, please
repeat"
The band on the grass was only too happy
to accommodate, and "Only Pansy Bios
som" went floating again on the night
breeze.
"Entrancing, positively enhancing" ex-
claimed the man at the window. Gentle
men, I don't want to put you to trouble, but
if you would only sing that over once
more w
The song dragged a little this time, and
the alto voice seemed to have swallowed
troche down the wrong pipe, but it ended
at last, and the old man encored and called
out:
"That's what call singing, that i !! Gen
tlemen, I'm no hog, but If could prevail
upon you to render that delightful poem
once more it would be kindness l never
could forgetw
There was great ueal Vi CusSIhS anu
growling in undertones, but the leader gave
the key, and for the fourth time the neigh
borhood was filled with dreadfully faded
pansy blossoms. When the last note died
away the old man clapped his hands and
exclaimed:
BETTER and better! You have my heart
felt thanks. The old woman is deaf, my
darter is in Pontiac, and the hired gal quit
Yesterday, or I'd have 'em all stick their
heads out to thank you in person. Good
night, gentlemen good night, and if you see
fit to come tomorrow evening I'll have the
old woman sot up with bedquilt wrapped
around her"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-05-17
industrial Notes.

Texas will net S13,5OO,OOO from her sheep
herds this year.
Delaware Gamers are contracting for to-
matoes at 81 a ton.
Sugar cane in Florida yields 500 per acre
in sugar, not counting the syrup.
Silk culture is to be carried on by large
number of boys and girls at Nashville. this
spring.
earn & Co., of Ellenton, Fla, have realized
$500 from one acre of land planted in beans
on January Sd.
About 45O miles of thread are made each
day in American mills. Thirty years ago it
was all imported.
The sidewalks of Toulouse are laid with
small pebbles, set edgewise in kind OF her
ring bone fashion.
Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, has
purchased another iron mill, the Lochlel, at
cost of 100000.
It is estimated that the commerce which
floats down the Hudson river annually IS
worth SIS, 100000.
Pennsylvania has 80, $50 persons employed
in getting about 100000 tons of coal an
nually from her 339 anthracite mines.
All the locomotive manufactures in Prus-
sia cannot make as many engines in year
as the Baldwin Locomotive Works alone.
The cotton seed oil mills at Greenville,
Miss are running night and day to fill Or
ders and prepare for the next crop of seed.
Until 1882 Russian credit on European
houses always stood higher than that OF Aus
tria or Hungary. Since then it has stood
lower.
Hops are now so dear that they are called
brewers diamonds, and $150,OOO worth is
not an uncommon stock on hand at large
brewery.
ITO add one mile an hour to an ocean
steamship, you must almost double your
consumption of COAL" says and old Cunard
commander.
Below Little Rock, Arkansas, they have
been figuring out the profits of strawberry
raising, and find the average net proceeds
per acre to be S154.
Hungary is engaged in converting its en-
tire debt from 3 to 4 per cent. but while the
country has silver currency the debt IS
made payable in gold.
The glassmakers are putting the screws on
by virtue of the increase of 100 per cent. i'll
the duty, and all who have to use small
bottles are catching 1t.
The largest refrigerating building III the
world is said to be that of the Quincy Mar
ket Coal Storage Company of Boston, which
is 100 by 80 feet, and 70 feet in height.