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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-08-09
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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
A VERBATIM REPORT.

"We have had in England" writes
Mr.. Proctor, from Sydney, New South
Wales, "some amusing illustrations Of
the feeling which induces many indiffer-
ent public speakers to regard with dis
taste the abridgment of their speeches
by the reporters. And in America some
clever burlesques Of real speeches have
been written to show what nonsense
might be expected il verbatim reports
were TO be published. / do not know,
however, that a speech has ever been
accurately reproduced precisely as de-
livered until now, when the reporters in
the Legislative Council, moved by the
attacks made upon them in discussion
ON Hansard, thus literally and exactly
reproduced the remarks Of Mr.. Hay, one
of their chief assailants (the report may
not be so utterly ludicrous as some Of
the American burlesques, but it has the
advantage Of being strictly what il pur-
ports to be, verbatim report;
"The reporters-ought not to-the
reporters ought not to be the ones to
Judge Of what is important-not TO say
what should be left out-but-the men,
bers can only Judge what is important.
As Las my speeches-as the reports
as what say is reported sometimes, no
one-nobody can tcll-no one can under
stand from the reports-what it is
what 1 mean. SOFT strikes melt has
struck me certain matters-things that
appear Of importance-what the men,
Der thinks Of importance-are some
times left out-omitted. The reporters
the papers--points are reported-I
mean what the paper thinks Of interest
lis reported. 1 can't compliment the
reporters" II can hardly be denied that
by taking him-hum-at his-ha-word,
they haye--ha-hum-giyen Mr.. Hay
-ha-a-hum--a quid pro Quo.-
London GentleDsan's Magazine.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

A tailor not far from Petticoat lane
got hold Of a red-hot idea. He heated
mp his goose 10 the blistering point and
placed II on bench al his door with the
sign reading, "Only sixpence" In a
few minutes along came an ancient
looking Israelitc, with an eye out for
bargains, and, as he saw the goose aud
read the sign, he made up his mind that
he had struck il rich. He naturally
reached out 10 heft his bargain, and
that was where he gave himself away.
The tailor almost fell down with his
merriment, but il did not last over sixty
seconds. AT the end Of that time the
victim entered the shop and began a
sort Of gymnastic performance which
did not end until the tailor was n sadly
mashed man and his shop in the greatest
confusion. The two were fighting in
front when an officer came along and
nabbed both, and both we're brought
before his Honor together. The tailor
appeared with black eye and q finger
tied up in ared rag, and the Israelite had
q scratched nose and was minus two
front teeth.
"well ?" queried the court, as the
pair stood gazing at him.
"vhell. shall shpeak frst," replied
the tailor. ct like 10 have O shoke
sometimes, und so put dot goose oudt
dere. Id vhas all in funs, und / am
VERY sorry"
81 couldn't see whav the fun cum in,
said the other. "Dis yere han am all
burned 10 blister, an won't be..able
10 use it for two weeks"
"Did you put that hot goose out
there for q joker queried the court.
"Yaw-it vas only a shoke."
"And were you joking when you en-
tered the shop and made things hum 2"
he asked Of the other.
"No, boss, I wasn't l am an old
man and not much giben to latin an
cuttin' up. When let go OF dat goose
1 made up my mind TO mash dat tailor
flatter dan billyard ball. 1t was my
first fout for ober forty yrs, but 1
got de bulge on him an was usin' him
up when de officer stepped in. No,
boss, 1 wasn't iokin' bout dat time"
"were you very tickled ?" he queried
Of the tailor.
"vhell, was tickled until he pitch
into me-"
"You were the only one who had any
fun out Of it
"vhell, 1 s'pose So"
"Then you'll have to foot the bin. I
shall let him 60 and fine you 40 shil-
lings."
"Do ish pooty high"
"Yes; but it was a rich joke, you
know"
MAYBE she vhas, but / guess let
dot goose cool off now. Here is 40
shillings. und now 1 shall go home. I
bid you goot day."-LOndon paper.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
NOW IT, ChTCH A PoLlh
BEAR.


"I do so pity those men ON the Rodg-
era," remarked Mrs. Max, passing the
Major the honey, which he always in
sisted upon having with his rice cakes
eyes, indeed" replied the Major,
who was a trihe cynical that morning,
having burned his mouth with coffee.
Yes, indeed, my dear, the life Of an
Arctic explorer must be hard They arc
80 isolated from the world. just mag
inc, II you can, the horror Of living for
three years out Of the dust and wind
and fog and rain Of our glorious cli-
mate; Of not meeting all that time the
man at your club who thinks thooftener
a story is told the better il is; Of being
without the consolation afforded You by
the busted stock operator, who knows
you are glad Of an opportunity TO lend
him $40; Of being where millinery and
Japanese decoration stores do not daily
intrap ones wife Of being"
"why, Major, how you do talk /
was only thinking Of the horrid things
the Rodgers crew will have to do to get
their bear steaks"
"How's thatS' asked the Major, in
stantly interested over the subject Of
steaks, which he holds Of much greater
importance than the Irish land troubles
"What I know about it," resumed
Mrs. Max, "I read in a fashion paper,
and 1t ought to be true"
at certainly ought TO be, Mrs. Max,
il only ON account of its old age"
"well, the article said" continued
Mrs. Max, pretending to ignore the
Majors slur on her favorite reading,
"that Arctic explorers, when they want
10 kill polar bear, plant big knife in
the ice with the blade sticking up They
daub the blade with blood, and the bear
comes along and ticks it and cuts his
tongue. 1t is so cold that he doesn't
feel the cut. but. tasting his own blood,
he continues to lick the knife until his
tongue is all frayed, and he bleeds to
death. Isn't it dreadful"
"Quiet your fears, my DEAR" said the
Major, when his wife had finished
"That is the way they killed the bear
when the story was first published, but
in the last twenty years an improvement
has been made which will tell you
about, if you will kindly give me just a
drop more coffee, with cold milk this
time. The WY the thing is done is as
follows: When Capt. Berry, Of the
Rodgers, wants polar bear for dinner,
he gives Midshipman a copper bed
spring and chunk Of salt pork. The
Midshipman congresses the spring per-
fectly flat. wraps the pork around it
tight, and holds 1t so until it freezes
solid. Then the frozen pork, stuffed
with the bed-spring, is thrown out to
the nearest iceberg, where it is prompt
ly swallowed by polar bear. When
the heat of the bears stomach thaws out
the pork, it releases the spring. which
flies out, and the bear dies from pain
in his side"
"Maior," said Mrs. Max, with much
warmth, 81 don't believe that story is
true"
"No, my dear, and you won't until,
in few years, you see it in some fash
ion paper, and then you will swear by
it."-San Francisco Chronicle
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

ado not gol"
There is an expression q pi'iful plead
log In the iueky-brown eyes Of Gladys
McNulty as they look up into those Of
Harold Neverwink. and the lips thst are
speaking these words-soft, rosy lips with
droop that makes the pretty mouth wear
ssd, wistful look-are -quivering in sgony
Of grief
They have qua.reled, these two-quar-
relied as lovers do, over some foolish tribe,
and from good-natured bsdinaee and smiI-
lag denial have gone on and on until cruel,
angry words have been spoken by each,
and there yawns between them horrid
chasm into whose black depths their love,
but little while ago so tender and true,
has been cast
Az usual, tbs woman is the 6rst 10 relent'
As Gladys sees Harold sterling for the door
a great wave Of fear rolls over her soul,
and she realizes for the first time what sep'
srstion forever from this msn means She
knows full we'll that, try as she may, she
can never tear from her heart the image
that her love has enshrined there, and that
without this love her life will be an eierni'
" Of desolstion.
Aud 40 she stops him az he is going. He
turns quickly a. he hears the words with
which this chapter opens.
~Do you admit, then" he asks, that
am righ,?"
eyes" che answered, IL admit that APP
pie pie should not be eaten without cheese.
God knows would admit snything-thst
the sun does not move, that the stars do not
shine, that there is no quail on last years
toset-snything TO keep us from being
parted" and sobbing violently, she lays her
hand on his shoulder like child.
He expresses neither regret nor surprise
He only lifts the long lily hand that he
holds. and, laying its palm against his
burning mouth, softly passes his lips to and
fro over the 1.-the fair lines 10 which her his
tory is written.
"Look up darling" he says pre- entl':
"Iook up aud say that you have forgiven
me-"
The beautiful face is raised from his
breast. She is pale, indeed, but is with the
paIlor Of conquering passion; and very still,
but it Is the stiffness Of one who, looking up
in awful joy, sees the dawn Of superb
new world breaking upon her. Harold
lie ,ds her to fanteuil and kneels in his
beautiful glad manhood beside her. May
/ kis, you?" he murmurs-
She does not speak. bnt the love light 10
her eyes makes answer more eloquently
than could any words. For a moment she
closes her eyes. as one faint with bliss
whose keeuness makes it cross the border
laud and become pain, and 80 Is gathered
into his stenuous embrace.
For one second she. lies on his heart. Fer
one second the breath Of her sweet sighs
stirs his hair. Their faces are nearing each
other slowly, in the sweet luxury of a pas
sionate delay, to make yet more poignant
the pleasure of their supreme meeting at
last, when suddenly Harold starts TO bis
feet. Gladys springs from the fauteuil.
"My Godl' she cries, "what is the matter"
Bending over her and pressing her close
" 70 him, Harold whispers in low. strained
toner;
OF h.va hrokan INV susnendern
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
81 have broken my suspender."

The decrease 10 the murder statistics Ct
Kentucky, as shown by our report Of the
killings for Mountaineering only eight
ecu as sgainst thirty in October and TWEEN
~ seven 10 September may be accepted as
a hopeful indication II decided improve
ments 10 that direction. The certainty o
punishment during the term Of Mr.. Knot,
in the guberna torisl Office has much to do
with this dimunition Of murder; and we
ouIy hope that courts and jules will ava
ken to the importance Of doing their duty
ia the premises as fearessly and impartial
Iy as Governor Knott will perform his
when executive clemency becomes the
clsrnier resort of the man-killers. Murder
will become unpopular in the state when
once it be,om,s manifest that an ignomini-
Gus death 90 the scaffold, or infamous In
carceralian ia the penitentiary will GER
tainly follow its commission. Il Brecken-
ridge News. - rw a. rr.r
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
A Nashville man kissed schooI-teachsr

A Nashville man kissed school-teachsr,
and jury Of the vioinsse gave the lady
$500 damages. This, however, is a fancy
figure, and should not be regarded a. regu-
Iating the price Of kisses in Tennessee.
There are no doubt pretty, luscious-mouth-
ed girls in the old Volunteer State, who,
for, and in consideration Of love and sifec-
lion aud one dollar in hand paid (the pay
ment whereof Is hereby acknowledged
could b. kissed until their back-bones
would curl up into inextricable knots in
ratification Of the blissful bargain, and
who even then would feel that they had not
more than half earned the money. We
make this statement because II the $500
story gets aaoat the Northern press will
raise a howl and charge that new scheme
has been set on foot at the South TO keep
of immigration. Louisville Commercial.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

Since the inst At January there has been
sold in the Louisville market nearly 81
600 hhds. Of tobacco. which is about 49,
600 hhds. more than was ever sold in q
whole year before. The quantity Of Bur
ley is more than double that ever sold In
any previous year. and yet the supply has
not been equal 10 the demand. From pres
emit prospects the dealers in that city think
they can 6nd ready sale for from 5000 10
10000 hhds Of BurlsY tobacco In the next
twelve months. Because Of the scarcity Of
the old. the new crop does and will eoniin-
ne 90 sell for good prices.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

The following from the Allegan Jour
nal has more than a local application I;
People who wish 10 read the journal
should take il. and not impose upon
their neighbor's pocket and patience by
borrowing the paper regularly, aud. In
some cases. regularly growing out dis
like which Is quito inconsistent with
their act OF borrowing"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

The steamer Josie Harry was burned
and completely wrecked at Reeves Land
ing, sixteen miles below Memphis. SIX
hundred and ffty bales Of cotton, 600 sacks
Of cotton seed and 5000 feet Of lumber were
burned. The boat originally cost $50 900.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
-vALUABLE
Stanford Town Lots for Sale.

very Teasonable terms. OIEK FIFTY
TOWN LOTs n the North cast limits o. the
city Of Sta niord. More than half 81 them are
humber Of them within ftuo-thirds q a mile %
the Junetlos depot, exesllsntly located for per-
sons emerged IL basiuess or have employ menil Il
that point.
Thess lots are the very best and most bsautifal-
~ and conveuiently situated Tor residences that
have ever been offered for sale 10 stanford, and
my prices and terms are suth a. 70 piaee Il In the
them for hone
They all front spon new streets, witch have just
been opened, the broadcast aud best In stanford.
The soi Il as rich as any 10 Kentucky. Most Of
the ant u % leva AZ 10 require grading aud the
very best well water can be had al depth Of from
20 20 20 feet
They will be sold 10 none but white persons
map Of them can be seen at my once
205 emo. w. Al. MILLER.
stanford, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
1854.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

IIaTpsr's Weekly stands At the head OF American
illustrated weekly journaA By Its bipartisan
position In politics. It's admirable Illustrations. Its
carefully chosen serias, short stories. sketches.
aud authors Of the day "a carries instruction aud
entertainment 10 Thousands Of American homes
IL will always be the ain OF the publisher TO
make the Harper's Weekly The most popular and
attractive iamliy newspaper In the wIrd, aud, In
the pursuance Of this design 10 present constant
improvement In all those features which have
gained for Il the confidence. sympathy. and sup
port 0f IL large army u readers.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
HLife Saying Present.

Mr.. NJ. +. Allison. Hutchinson. Kan, saved his
life By simple Tidal Bosiis Of DR.. Kings Ts=
Discovery. for Consumption. watch caused him TO
procure large bottle. that completely cured him.
when Doctors, change Of climate aud everything
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Severe Coughs and all Throat and Lung diseases,
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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18
For Sale Privately !!

offer for sale privately my farm Of s5l rs
ACRES, stu ued miles ; T., OF NichOlasvllie
on Hickman Creek. 10 Iessamine county The
dition fr growing aay crop suited TO this part Of
the state and IL we'll adapted 20 grosing tobacco.
The improvements consist Il frame dseiiing Of
rooms with porchss and cellar. we'll u good wa
ter near the door, good barn, stable ADD wagon
shed aud other necessary out buildings. An or
chard, stock water abundant aud convenient &c.
The fencing the creek Is mostly OF stone. Plen-
~ Of timber Cor fencing purposes and ienefs most
ly in good repair. LocstiOn II convenient 10
Church school and mill, viii sell the property
low and on easy terms 10 parties desiring a home
or will divide IL 20 suit purchasers
II not sold by Mar. :. will rent TO reliable par
ties. MRS. M. A. HERsPEHs AR.
205 . mo. Hanly, Y. o., Ky.
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"A negro was found frozen to death
Yesterday. on the streets Of Atlanta.
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TEIE SUN
NEW YORK, 1854.

About sixty million copies OF Tmx SUI have
gone out Of our establishment during the past ~
IT. you were 10 paste end 10 end all the column,
Of ali Ths suns printed AMI sold last year Vou
would get Continuous strip Of interesting infor-
motion, common sense wisdom, sound doctrine add
square 70 the top % Mount Copsrnicus 10 the
moon. then back 70 Printing House sQaare and
then three quarters Of the way tack 70 the moon
But The sun Ia written for tho inhabltant. O
the EARTH this sane siIip Of Intelligent would
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every buyer Of The san during the last year
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grandfather has spent another hour this newspa-
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ID n only BY little calculations like the.. tlst
We can form any idea Of the circulation on The
most popular Of Amerioan newspapers, or Of il
lnnnenee on the opinions aud actions Of American
The sun Is and will continue 10 be a ner.p.psr
which tells the truth without fear Of consequencss
whleh gets At The iaets no matter how much the
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world without waste Of words aud In the most
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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-18

As an invigorant, Hostettsr's Stomach
Bltters has received the most positive en-
dOrsement from eminent physicians, and
has long occupied q foremost rank among
standard proprietary remedies. Its prop
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q preventive OF malarial diseases are no
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Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the National
Bank OF HustOnVills will be held Al their banking
house in Hustonvi.ls. on TUESDAY, sth a az Of Jaa.
1854. for election Of nine directors 10 serve for
year 1854. y. W. HOCAER
Cashier.
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natey their goodness does not end here, and those
who once try them will md these little pills
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1854.
Harper's Bazaar.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
stockholders Meeting.

A meeting Of the Stock holders OF the Farmers
Nati0ual Rank will be held at their bsnkl.g house
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-07
Marriage Bells,

On Sunday afternoon, February III,
Ceremony by Rev. J.. III. Bodkin, pas
tor st. pnuls Nj. Il. Church.
Mr.. j. NJ. Eisenhower TO Mrs. Fannie
Pignan. A pleasant company of rela-
tives and friends assembled ut the
brides residence to witness the cere-
monies and partalSe of II bountiful re-
past.
Also-Mr. q. w. Morton to Miss
Rilla Colbert. Ceremony at the resi-
dence of the brides father. jolly
group of young gentleman and ladies
crowed the apartments to witness the
solemn compact. An excellent dinner
was served by the hostess. From lat
est reports the ring has not yet been
found in the cake.