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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19
THE sAoAo1rY OF ELEPHANTS.

THE SAGACITI UT ELHFhAH1Ss
Tho following incident is translated
from Cuyier's great work, entitled "TAs
Animal Kingdom"
During the siege Of Bhurtpore, in. the
year 1905, at one Of the wells near the
camp, from which the army fetched We
ter, two elephants, one large and strong.
tina other weak and small, had been
driven up by their respective drivers.
The smaller elephant had been pro-
vided for the occasion with pail, which
he carried on the tip of his trunk. The
other one, who for some reason had not
been furnished with pail, either Of his
own accord or at his keepers desire.
seized the bucket, and easily wrenched
it away from his fellow-servant. The
latter was too sensible Of his weakness
openly to resent the insult, though it
was obvious he felt it.
After time the weaker animal, watch
ing his chance when the other was
standing with his back to the we'll, re-
tired backward few PAGES, and then,
rushing forward with all his might, drove
his head against the side Of the other,
and fairly pushed him into thewell. As
the surface of the water was nearly
twenty feet below the level Of the
ground, there did not appear any chance
of getting the animal out by..main force,
at least without iniuring him.
There was good depth Of water be-
low the elephant, who Aoated with ease
on the surface, and, enjoying his cool re-
treat, did not exert himself to escape.
A vast number Of fascines-bundles Of
fagots-had been employed by the army
during the siege, and it occurred to the
elephant4keeper that q sufficient number
of these might be lowered into the vel
to make pile and reach the top, if the
elephant could be instructed TO lay then
in regular succession under his feet.
Ire keeper taught the animal this les
son, and the elephant quickly began Il
, place each fagot as it was lowered II
him under his feet, until at length h
: was able to stand upon them.
By this time, however, the cunning
animal, enjoying the cool situation
Z after the heat and partial scarcity Of wa
u ter to which he had lately been exposed
a was unwilling to work any more, and al
X the threats Of his keeper could not &c
e him to place another fagot.
r The man thereupon opposed cunnin
; TO cunning, and began to coax and prais
y the animal and at last the elephant Sc
y to work again, and raised himself S
e high that by the ranoval OF the ma
l. sonry ct the top of the wall he was er
J. abled to step out on to the ground
d Chatter6or.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19

there are services orpreaching on thc
streets which is a new feature to me.
They have very good crowds mostof
the time. Gov ClevelandS has all
ready rented his pewssiH Presby-
tsrian church AegaS lfialI will in
crease their agdI wonderfully.
l guess tbes Grant pe6p pie are hard at
work tiSihg TO procure a pension for
GeF Grant of 5000 a year. How
does this sound on the last round of
the Republican party Z Office seekers
have not begun to come in here yet
but l shouldn't wonder if Gov.
cleveland in New York doesn't
have to call out forces to keep them
back soon. Well my letter is now
twice as long as expected and ]
fear it will worry both the readel
and printer, I will stop. IS,
Very Truly,
ta &. w. METCALFE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19
A well-Known Attorney.

BRUNSWICK, GA, June rs, ISL
Editors Constitution / desire 10
make public, through your columns,
my experience with remedy which
is made in your city. 1rsthe early |
part OF February last, after asthree
weeks visit north in inclement
weather, | was attackea.with infam-
matury rheumatism of severe type
my first serious illness with the ex-
ception of yellow lien. iii 1870 in
fourteen years. When taken 1 was
in robust health, weighingl65 pounds
but somewhat worn and weary with
overwork. | was treated first with
acids, then with alkaline remedies
each furnishing temporary partial
relief from pain, which is returned
with increased severity at the slight
est change in the weather, and each
new attack was preceded by a chill
and followed by hot fever. In three
weeks my weight was reduced to l3O
pounds. l had no appetite nor
strength, and was growing weaker,
each day. | continued changing
medicines, weeks OF continued treat
ment, that my only hope of speedy
recovery was to visit the White Sui
phur Springs in Florida-a trip
which business and other cOnsidera-
ltions did not permit. In the Savan-
naTf>News saw an article from Major
ESidney Herbert, stating that he had
been relieved of rheumatism by
Switt's Specific, and l at once COM
menced to take it. In three days l
began to improve, and in three weeks
| was free from disease and attend
ing to business. My appetite re-
turned and 1 rapidly regained the
lost flesh. have waited this long to
lie SIRE that my flesh is permanent
, Should any of your readers be suffer
, ing from like mental and physical
prostration, and be induced by my
experience to find relief, l should b'
glad. Yours respectfully,
C.P. GOODYEAR, Attor
ney at law,
Our Treatise of Blood and Skin
Diseases mailed free to applicants.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer '
Atlanta, Ga. N. y. Office, 1853 W
23d ST., between 9th and 7th AYES.
Philadelphia Office, 1905 Chestnut 81
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19
rHE CRAVE OF Ex-PRESLDENTM MAR
TIN YAN BUREN,.

Several journals have published state
ments in regard to the grave Of Martin
Van Buren, which leave the impression
that the Undertook cemetery, wherein
the remains are deposited, Ii uncared
for. This is a mistake. The granite
shaft which rises above the remains Of
the ex-President is imposing in appear
ance. 1t is true the burial lot is hemmed
in on account Of its situation in the old
portion Of the cemetery, but it's sur
roundings are all pleasing. Within a
few feet, on the north side, is the Balm
family vault, erected at q cost Of $18,-
600, and on the west the elegant monu-
ment of Peter @. Van Setback, who has
given handsome sum yearly for keep
ing the cemetery in order. On the south
and east are Snyder, Balm, Burt, Beck
man and Laing Enclosures, with iron
railing and hedges Of evergreen, which
present an attractive view.--Huds
Register.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19
What Il Does,

Almost every lady habilually uses
tome kind of hair dressing. II is a
solicit necessity. ParkCr's Hair Bal
sam is the best, because: it gives
gloss and softness arrests falling out;
does not soil the most delicate fabric; ;
is deliciously perfumed; cools the
head; eradicates dandrutf, and pro-
notes a luxuricnt growth.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19

Hacking. irritating Coughs, Coldssore Throat.
cured by Trough on Coughs" Troches, lSc.
LIQUID Csc.
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Clea, s0ut rats. mice, reaches, ilies, ants he'd
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. lsc. Drug
gists.
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.rnnrh I'm cnnrI,sn


Ask for "Rough on Coughs" for Coughs,
,'Olis. Sore Throat, lloarseness. Trochc-, l5c.
Liquid, Csc.
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Life Preseryer.

II you are failing, broken, worn ont md ner-
yous, use "Wels' Health Remover" 25c.
Druggists.
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and the many throat affections NJ children
promptly, pleasantly aud safely relieved by
Trough on Coughs. Trochcs, lie. Balsam
Ok
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Pretty Women.

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache, Face.
ache. Ask for Trough on Tooihache." Is and
25 cents.
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Welcoming Cough,

"Welrs Health Remover" restores health
and vigor. cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Ner
vOusness, Debility. ~,
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CROUCH on Pain porus PLASTER,

ASH for Wells "Rough on Corns" lie. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns. warts, bum
ions
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Strengthening. Improved, the beat for back
ache, pains In chest or side, rheumatism, neu'
ralgia.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-12-19

Strengthening. improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neil
ralgia. augl2ly
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Palpitation. Dropsirn Swcllings, Dizziness,
Indigestion. Headache, Slecplcssnrss cured ly
Wells Health Remover"
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The Hone OF The Nation,

"Rough on Itch" cures hiimors, eruptiOns
ring-worin, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet
chillblains,
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"Rongb on pain. Porus Plaster

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
Trough ON Coughs" Troches, l5c.; Balsam
25 cents.
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Cntnrrhal Throat Afeotlons,

Ladies who would retain freshness and vicac.
ity. Don't fail to try "Wells Health Remover"
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nRonrh ON Toothnohc.n

II YOU are losing your grip on life, try "Wells'
Health Renewer." Goes direct TO weak spots,
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Wide Awake

Children, slow in Development, puny, scraw-
ny, and delicate, use "Well's Health Remover
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HIS attained standard of excellence which
admits of no superior. ,lt
II contains every improvemcnt,thnt inventive
genius, skill and money can piod,itr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07
Before the Convention

Before the end of this month il will he
practicable to make good guess about the
standing OF candidates in the first prefer
ences OF the delegates to the National Re-
publican Convention. ALI the delegates
must be chosen at least thirty days before
the meeting of the convention, and most Of
| the State aud District conventions are to he
held during the present month. With re-
gard to certain States, it is already pretty
Certain what will be done. Undoubtedly. =
majority of The Pennsylvania delegates will
favor the nomination of M. Blaine, and
here are her States of which the same
can b. predicted. The Massachusetts dele
CATION will support Mr.. Edmunds. the hi.
nois obligation will probably be for Logan
ou' IL does not yet appear how the New
York, Ohio and Indiana delegations will
stand. except that it is probable that thew
VIII not be united for any candidate
The conduct of the Democratic party in
Congress has been such that every Republi
can feels more certain than he could feel
SIX months ago that the nominees of the Re-
Ff--~N-AA SS-fShuOA eau U0 6lcCI0U. Ihls
confidence tends. of course, to intensity the
ambition OF candidates for the nomination.
and will make their supporters more tena-
cious in urging their CLAIMS. If it should
come to be thought that the Republicans
can elect anybody they may nominate, there
t''"lil DO less Chance fos a candid estimate of
qualifications with a general desire to SUBJ
ordinate personal preferences to the necess-
| ty of selecting candidates who will
thoroughly unite all factions of the party
and create the most complete harmony of
feeling and action. There is danger in too
great confidence The Democratic party.
| with solid South secure, needs but few
electoral votes from the North to give it a
majority, and the Republicans will not do
wisely if they neglect any point of advan-
tage, or deiantIy exasperate!any influential
body of voters.
Thus far in the progress of the canvass
there has been manifest an excellent dispo-
sition, compared with what has been OBJ
served in the early stages of some former
campaigns. At no time since the first nom
ination of General Grant in 1868 has there
been such absence of bitter sntagonism be-
tween the friends of the candidates. Yery
likely this condition is due to the fact that
there has been less of organization to influ-
ence public opinion in behalf of one and an
| other of the rival candidates. There has
been abundant discussion but comparatively
little controversy. On all hands there has
been shown disposition to consider the
needs of the party more than the aspirations
or the claims of persons. If this disposition
can be continued and carried into the con.
vention it will be fortunate circumstance,
guarantee of wise action, of union, enthu-
siasm and victory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07
A Republican State Convention

will be held in Norombega Hall, Bangor, Wednes-
day. April 80, 1884, at IL O'Clock a. M. for the
purpose of nominating candidate for Governor to
be supported at the September election and select
ing two candidates for electors of President and
Vice President of the United States and four dele
gates at large and four alternates to attend the
National Convention to be held at Chicago Illinois
on Tuesday, June 3, 1884, and transacting any
other business that may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
each CITY, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and for each rs votes cast for the Re-
publican candidate for Governor in 1882 an add
tional delegate and for fraction of 40 votes in ex-
cess of rs votes, an additional delegate.
The State Committee will be in session in the Re-
ception room of the hall, at O'Clock the morn
ing of the convention for the purpose of receiving
the credentials of delegates.
All electors of Maine, without regard to past po-
lcal differences, who in favor of elevating and
dignifying American labor; protecting and extend
ing home industries; giving free popular education
to the masses Of the people, securing free suffrage
and an honest counting of ballots; effectualy pro
tecting all human rights in every section of our m
mon country; in effective measures for the encour-
agement of American shipping and ship-buildng;
in temperance; in an economical, just and efficient
administration of public affairs, and who desire to
promote friendly feeling and permanent harmony
throughout the entire land, by maintaining a ma
tiona government pledged to these objects and prn-
cples are cordially invited to unite with the Re-
pubcans of the State in selecting delegates to this
convention.
Per order Republican State Committee.
GEORGE Q. WING, Chairman,
HENRY M. SpRAeUE, Secretary.
Auburn, Feb. %, 1884.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The riot is likely to prove pretty costly
affair to Cincinnati if the bills in relation tc
it now pending in the legislature become
laws. One of these bills provides that every
militia man who became sick in the per.
Torrance of his duty, or was wounded, shall
be paid $240. Another makes the city re.
sponsible for all damage, and third pen
sions the families of the killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Advertiser telegraphs to that paper
that it can be stated upon the highest au-
thority that the report that the President
had offered Congressman Reed the circuit
Judgeshlp, and that he had declined II. ssis
absolutely without foundation.' That dis
poses of an Argus fable. Nobody who knew
MIR. Reed doubted that he would decline the
place, If offered it, as he has before had on
portunity to do. The Republicans of the
First Maine District appreciate that thew
have in Mr. Reed representative who is
doing them and the common cause great
honor by the ability, wisdom and courage of
hisservice in Congress. They know that be
is maintaining and increasing the prestige
OF Maine talent for leadership, acquired BY
long line of distinguished statesmen. and
that the party of the nation regards him
with growing confidence and pride. Thew
do not propose to discharge him vet. His
denomination and reelection NAV be copnt-
ed upon,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The Bangor Commercial says its inference
that Judge Appleton is in favor of license
law was not, as the PRESS suggested, de-
duced from his statement that he is opposed
to the prohibitory amendment, but from
other statements Now let the Commercial
give those "other statements and then we
can see how legitimate its reference is.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The editor Of the Boston Sunday Herald
did not consider that the first Sunday OF the
month was too late for imposing the follow
ing joke on an innocent community.
Some of the politicians were quietly discussing
yesterday reported newspaper boom in behalf Of
Mr.. Blaine. 1t was said, on the authority Of New
York paper dealer in the city, that Portland, Me-
newspaper had ordered in Gotham sufficient paper
for an extra edition OF nearly 100000 copies to be
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

yesterday was the first day of actual
Spring which the jewellers in this latitude
have experienced. Ice banks fingered on
the shady sides of the streets, but the side
walks were dry for the first time when they
were not frozen dry. The sky was clear and
fright, and the SUMS rays came down with
warmth in them. The winds were whist,
and the air had that quality of moisture
and GOODNESS permeated by sweet sunshine,
which everywhere is recognized as spring.
like. It was an Inviting day, and every.
thing that lives seemed grateful for the
blessing. To complete the perfectness Of
the April weaker, the clouds gathered in
the evening, and before midnight the wan
derer on tho streets was glad to be sheltered
under an umbrella.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

Mr.. Keifer has prepared speech which
he will deliver when the report on the Boyn-
ton matter is presented in the House, unless
the efforts to dissuade him prevail. He will
attack the report of the majority and en-
deayor to convince the country that he is a
much abused individual, Unfortunately,
however, for Mr.. Keifer the testimony is in
print and the people have read good deal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The representatives of the boards Of
trade, who will argue before the House
Coinage Committee on the fifteenth of this
month in favor of suspending the coinage OF
silver, will waste their breath, as far as any
effect on the House of Representatives is
concerned. The defeat of the fourth Sec
ton of the bill to redeem the trade dollar
shows that. Nevertheless the hearing VIII
serve some good purposes. 1t will arouse
the country to the dangers of continuing the
silver coinage at Its present rate and empha.
size the incompetency ofthe Democratic par
ty to deal with any question OF finance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

devoted to a setting forth of the claims of Blaine
of Name to the Republican nomination for the
Presidency The Blaine men who heard the report
looked wise shook their Leads and said it was lust
as likely as not to oe true-"why shouldn't it be?''
Information from another quarter was confirna-
tory of this report. 1t was here said that Mr..
Blaine was about to flood the country with news
paper argument in behalf Of himself ga good man
to inquire of it was said sis Collector Dow of
Portland, or else Hon. Stanley Pullen.' But no de-
voted Blaine man win hesitate to say that it is all
mere rumor despite the fact that so extraordinary
special order for paper has been given to a New
Yoak concern.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

A Nevada miner who has been there
thinks the Ceur d Alene mines good place
to keep away from sunless man wants to
work like niger and make about a dollar
day." he says, "there is not gold enough
in the diggings to plate a spoon with"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The Boston Post has hoisted the names
of Thomas f. Bayard for President and
Joseph G.. Mcdonald for Vice President
Subject to the actiou of the Democratic
Convention" At least one-half of this
ticket is altogether too respectable, to stand
any chance in Democratic Convention. 1t
is safe to predict that the Post will haul
down its celors about July 9th and run up
others of more dingy appe france.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

. The scheme Cor a government telesrAph
will not pass at this session. The postal
telegraph bill will be favorably reported by
the Senate committee and perhaps passed by
the Senate, but the House will not reach it
this session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07
THE PR Es S.
MONDAY MORNING. APRIL :.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address Of the writer are in
all cases indispensable not necessarily for publics-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

From speech made by Congressman
Nutting in the House the other day it ap-
pears that foreigners hold land in this coun-
try to the amount of 20,941 geo acres. Two
English Syndicates hold 100000 acres in
Texas alone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

The editor of the Democratic Organ of
Somerset county has thought it necessary to
explain his connection with the sheep breed
ers convention in his county which recently
declared in favor of higher tariff on wool,
He says:
While the farmers of Maine can well afford to
submit to any reduction of the wool and lumber
tariff which shall proportonslly reduce the duties
on the commodities they consume-they are right
in demanding their own, and making such organic
expressions as that conveyed by the resolutions
passed at that meeting.
This is substantially an admission that
the Morrison bill, which puts lumber on the
free list and was endorsed recently by the
Democratic State Committee, is not a meas
ure which ought to be commended to Maine
farmers, and. coming from prominent
Democrat indicates that the Democratic
voters of Maine are likely to differ as widely
on the tariff question as the Democratic
Representatives in Congress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-07

NpNUhL5o HALG tOhH AND
Wessae day April IS, at ? O'Clock .. mn
for the purpose of choosingt delegates and two
alternates to attend the National Convention to be
held at Chicago on the Sd OF June next and tran
sacting any other business that may properly come
before 1t.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city and town will be entitled to one delegate
and for each seventyfve votes cast for the Republ
can candidate for Governor in 1882 an additional
delegate and for fraction of forty votes in excess
of seventy-ive votes an additional delegate
The District Committee will be in session at the
hall at o'clock of the afternoon of the Convention
for the purpose of receiving the credentials of the
delegates.
Per order of the Republican District Committee
HIRAM KNOwLToN, Chairman.
ANDREW HALVES, Secretary.
Portland March l8, 1884.