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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13

his part-as If he couldn'tspare apound
or two of monk from his stock. sup
pose if Adam had happened in and in
quired for rib to replace the one he
lent Eve, he, too, would have been re-
fused.
The Cappucini monastery is not the
only place, however, where tn sun
feshed skeleton" may be seen. All the
saints of renown are on view some
where in the old world, and with COM
mendable liberality the good men have
distributed themselves around for the
benefit of humanity. st. Matthew rests
from his tax gathering beneath the al
tar of the Roman church of st. Maria
Maggiore, and in a comfortable recess
of the Cologne cathedral as well; st.
Peter makes the great Vatican church
his headquarters, but finds time occa-
sionally to visit Freiburg cathedral in
Switzerland; ST. Paul also acts in a
dual manner; St. John divides himself
between Venice and Rome, while John
the Baptist is even more numerous than
any of his brethren. Cologne cathedral
however, possesses the most valuable
collections wonderful trio, being no
less than the three wise men, each skull
encircled with crown of jeweled gold.
CHASTITY old monarchs they are, too.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
Need of Economy,

One of the hardest lessons In life for
young people to learn is to practice
economy. 1t is a harder duty for
young man to accur Mate and save his
first 81 GOO than his next $4,000. A
man can be economical without being
mean, and it is one of his most solemn
duties to lay up sufficient in his days of
strength and prosperity to provide for
himself and those who are or may be
dependent upon him in days of sickness
or misfortune. Extravaganza is one of
the greatest evils of the present age.
1t is undermining and overturning the
Hottest and best principles that should
be retained and held sacred in society.
1t is annually sending thousands of
young men and young women to ruin
and misfortune.
Cultivate, then, sober and industrious
habits; acquire the art of putting lit
tie aside every day and for your future
necessities; avoid all unnecessary and
foolish expenditures. Spend your time
only in such manner as shall bring
you profit and enjoyment, and your
money for such things as you actually
need for your comfort and happiness,
and you will prosper in your lives, your
business, and will win and retain the
respect and honor of all worthy and
substantial people.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
Horace Greeley's Sorrow.

New YORK Tribune.
We publish below pathetic letter
written by Mr.. Greeley on the death of
his little boy. Notwithstanding the
fact that more than thirty years have
passed since the words were written,
they will awaken sympathy in many a
heart that has known similar grief:
My FRIEND: The loss of my, boy
makes great change in my feelings,
plans and prospects. The Joy of my
life was comprehended in his, and I do
not now feel that any personal object
can strongly move me henceforth. l
had thought of buying a country place,
but it was for him. l had begun to love
flowers and beautiful objects, because
he liked them. Now, all that deeply
concerns me is the evidence that we
shall live hereafter, and especially that
we shall live with and know those we
loved here. I mean to act my part
while life is spared me, but no longer
covet length of days. If 1 felt sure on
the point of identifying and being with
our loved ones in the world to come,I
would prefer not to live long. As it is,
I am resigned to whatever may besdi-.
t1uOiJ OA0OAOos VIC heSA OuO
few hours to prepare for our loss. He
went to bed as hearty and happy as
ever. At a. m. he died. =. = HIS
mother had bought him a fiddle the
day before, which delighted him be-
yond measure; and he was only in
duced to lay it up at night by his de-
light at the idea of coming up in the
morning and surprising me by playing
on it before got up. In the morning
at daylight was called to his bedside.
The next day, followed him to his
grave! You cannot guess how golden
and lovely his long hair (never cut)
looked in the coffin. Pickle
was years old last March. So much
grace and wit and poetry were rarely
or never blended in so young child,
and to us his form and features were
the perfection of beauty. We can
never have another child; and life cam
not be long enough to efface, though it
will temper this sorrow. 1t differs in
kind as well as degree from that we
have hithertofore experienced.
HORACE GREELEY.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13

ural dimness, and the great lump in
his throat seemed to choke him. A
chuckle from Nose Bradley recalled
his self-possession, however, and he
took step or two toward the latter
with eyes that fairly blazed with hot
indignation. N s
/ Nose rapidly retreated step or two,
and his chuckle died an untimely death
and for full minute silence reigned
over the school room. At last Alice
raised her head and in broken voice
dismissed the pupils to the play
ground. t,saI4
As the children passed out she heard
some say: $50 you got a whipping,
after all, Jim," and Jim's reply, ayes,
and got enough to pass some of it
around if anybody is anxious about it: -
At 1 O'Clock Alice rang the bell with
feeling of utter despair, but no school
ever moved more smoothly than did
her school that afternoon. Quiet ODE
dience, study, good lessons, and re-
spectful attention were universal. But
Alice had determined to quit the school;
she feltas if she would rather be the poor
est washerwoman than to be badgered,
bulhed, and tortured for months at a
time by set of brutal ruffians, whose
parents employed her for the sole pur-
pose of enduring this martyrdom.
So when Alice locked the school
house door that evening it was with a
mingled feeling of relief and humilia-
ton that she started to offer her resig-
nation to the directors. As she left
the school house she saw Jim Turner q
few yards ahead other walking rapidly
toward home. She called his name,
and he'stopped and respectfully waited
until she had overtaken him. ssMr.
Turner she said, 81 am going away
in the morning, and l wish to thank
you for your brave defense of me at the
school to-day, and to ask your forgive
ness for the punishment l so unjustly
inflicted on you," and in her earnest
ness Alice held out her little trembling
nand, and Jim instantly grasped it.
81 have nothing to forgive" he said
'syou could not do otherwise and Meth
er could L; but you are surely not in
tending to quit the schoolp'' ---' ~.
eyes," answered Alice, 81 would
rather die than pass through three
months of such scenes as I have to-
day"
''But you will have no more trouble ;
there is no one in the school that would
be at all likely to give you trouble ex-
eept the Bradley boys, and as long as
I am there will answer for their good
behavior"
At last Jim's eloouence prevailed.
and Alice finally consented to teach a
week longer, and at the end Of that
time she decided to stay. for never did
school move along more smoothly.
At her request Jim was allowed to re-
main during the term, and as soon as
it closed he went to college.
Alice taught the Bear Creek school
successfully for three years, but in the
end Uncle Zeke's prediction was veri-
fed, for Jim Turner came back and
broke up the school.
He married the teacher.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
SPINNING.

Like blind spinner In the sun,
tread my days;
know that all the threads will run
Appointed ways; -
know each day will bring its task,
And, being blind, no more ask.
do not know the use or name -
OF that spin;
only know that some one came,
And laid within
My hand the thread, and said: ''Since you
Are blind, but one thing you can do.
Sometimes the threads so rough and fast
And tangled fly,
know wild storms are sweeping past,
And fear that
Shall fall but dare not try to find
A safer place, since / am blind.
L know not why, but am sure
That tint and place,
In some great fabric to endure
Past time and race
My threads will have; so from the first,
Though blind, never felt accursed.
think, perhaps, this rust has sprung
From one short word
Said over me when was young
So young, heard
1T, knowing not that God g name signed
My brow, and sealed me His, though blind.
But whether this be seal or sign
Within, without
1t matters not. The bond divine
/ never doubt.
know He set me here, and still,
And glad, and blind, wait His will.
But listen, listen day by day,
To hear them tread
Who bear the finished web away,
And cut the thread,
And bring God IS message in the sun,
EsThou poor blind spinner, work is done.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
An Old Tar's Health Preserver.
Bnrlington HaMkeye.

SHOW do you preserve your health in
a life of such constant exposure?" the
young man asked the old sailor. sin
alcohol, young man, in alcohol, " re-
Piled the horny-handed- old SON of the
restless sea, and calm, benignant light
overspread his rugged features as he
waited to be asked up. But the young
man, being merely a tract distributor,
and not a ubiquitous reporter, only
said: "How strange!" and passed on.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13

A woman with twenty toes on exhi-
bition at the museums is to be married
to Chicago man this month. Twen-
ty toes would not amount to anything
in fight with a Chicago man. He
would have a revolver, or a sand bag
or some deadly weapon. Those Chi
cago fellows don't care for toe3.-Peck's
Sun.
Do sun dogs ever go mad.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13
The Hog World.

The following table, showing the
number of hogs in the various nations
of the world, is from tables prepared
by the Cincinnati Price Current, by
which it will be seen the United States
raises nearly half:
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13

The proposed reform bill in England
will enfranchise about 100000 men.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-13

Total. ..................... 81 ,96f, OOO
And by the following table prepared
by the national department of agricul-
ture, it will be seen where the hogs are
raised in the United States, Iowa being
at the head of the column:
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
SMALLPOX in the County.

Mrs. Matte RawlinS. wife Of Mr..
Luther Rawlius, died of smallpox
Sunday, at her home three miles
from Pembroke. She had been sick
several days, but the nature Of her
disease was not discovered until Fri
day. She was attended by Drs. Mar
shall aud Robertson, of Pembroke.
She broke out with the disease FRI
day and the announcement was al
once made that she had smallpox.
She continued to grow worse rapidly
until she died. 1t is thought that q
servant girl hired in Henderson
brought the disease in her bed
clothes. Two negro girls on ihc
place were sick some days ago Will
what is now thought 10 have been
variolOid. Many of the nrighbOr'
visited Mrs. RawlinS before they
found out what her disease was and
1t is very probable that there will b'
other cases. The Rawlins homestead
il three miles from Pembroke and
eight miles from this city. One la
DIV, who kissed Mrs. Rawlins on Fri
day, has made her preparations tc
have smallpox, aud has furnished Al
isolated cabin TO he moved into Il,
soon As she takes il.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
To Ministers and Magistrates

In another column of this issue
will be found an article from the
Louisville Commercial, in regard 10
the negligence of ministers and mag
istratcs in having certificates of mar
riage returned and placed on record.
The Commercial caused quite sen-
sation in Louisville, and on the day
following the appearance Of the arti-
Gle we reproduce, 500 cert icatcs
were returned. The Jefferson coun-
ty records show that there have been
5000 marriages since 1919 which have
never been recorded, and many of
the couples would be unable to-day
to prove that they were married.
This state of affairs exists in every
county in Kentucky. We examined
the records in the clerks office here
yesterday, and from October 1873 to
Jan. LIST. 1881, 1875 cases occur where
marriage licenses were issued and
the certificates never returned. One
of these is that of Il minister living
in this city, who has been married
several years. We noticed several
other instances of prominent citizens,
and if there are not living witnesses
they could not establish the fact that
their marriages were ever legally
solemnized. This number was found
in the white book alone, and it eX-
tended back only eight years. If the
records should be examined for forty
years, both of white and colorcd per-
sons, no doubt thousands of cases
would be found where the law had
been thus violated. The penalty is a
fine of $50 if the certificates are not
returned in three months. Ministers
and magistrates had better begin to
search in their desks, drawers, clos
cts and in the pockets of their old
clothes for these missing documents,
for when this matter is laid before
the people, there will be many who
will want to know whether they are
legally married or not, and whether
that fact.could be established in a
court of law. 1t is not too late to
record the certificates, and if the Off
ciating clergymen and esquires have
lost the certificates attached to the
license they had better go TO the
clerks Office and get duplicates and
have them recorded at once. In the
meanwhile those who are more d.
rectly interested would do well to OK.
anime the register themselves and
see if their marriages are on record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
socIALITIEs.

Insure with 7. w. Il f. W. Buckner.
Mr.. G. Il. BOstwick, pension agent,
is im the city.
Mr.. C. NJ. Latham has returned
from New York.
Mr.. V. NJ. NIetcalfc is at home
again this week.
Mrs. Ike Sallec, of Trigg county,
was in the city Saturday.
Rev. j. n. Prestridge, of New Cas-
tie, will return home to-day.
Mcssrs. II. G. Richards and JAS. 4,
Cant returned from Cincinnati Sat
urday night:
Mr.. Elbridgc Bradshaw, of Penn
broke, has returned from Texas much
pleased with the country.
Mr.. w. 5. Chcatham, of this cOun-
ty, has accepted position as travel
ing salesman with the ID. NJ. Osborne
Machine company.
Miss Cora Baker left yesterday for
lIopkinsville where she will visit rel.
atives.-Princcton Banner.
Mrs. w. w. Williams, of Hopkins.
willie, is the guest of Mrs. Meriwethcl
of Mcrivillc, Ky.-Clarksvillc Demo
crat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01

visited his son George this week.
Gardening seems to be the order Of
the day. .'''
Frank Armstrong of r, A. Robin
son 81 Co., Lomsville,visitcd the Drug
trade this week.
Warren i. Armstrong, of Louis
vile, Ky, with his great "lung tester
tested the lungs Of his many friend,
in this city this week.
We had considerable wind here the
25th, don't think anything was dam
aged though. g..
Better make Vennor and Wiggin,
quit fooling with the weather, they
will blow us entirely out of the conn
try the first thing you know.
EpIN
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
Fine Furniture.

A few days since we were shown,
by the politencss of Mr.. Geo. o.
Thompson's salesman, Mr.. Clarence
Burbridge, through the elegant fur
niturc warerooms of this gentlemen.
Here we found sets of every descrip-
ton Of the latest designs too numer-
Gus TO mention, both for the bed
room and Unsuitable for the poor
as well as the rich, and at prices
within the reach of all. This gen.
tleman has just received handsome
assortment of base Rockers, baby
carriages and brush, used as boot
and shoe cleaner, which is the latest
thing out and works like a charm.
Ills mattress department is fully
stocked, while his undertaking IA
ciities are full and complete, To
those contemplating housekeeping or
those wishing to replenish their
houses and make their homes look
cheerful and pretty, should call and
see those elegant sets of furniture
now ready and for sale by Geo. o.
Thompson, Thompson Block, Main
street, Iopkinsvillc, Ky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
DIED.

MO&LEY-Mr. John MoSclcy,
son Of Mr.. Jno. l.. Moscley, of Fair
view, aud a nephew of Messrs. Thos.
J.. and w. j. Graham, died in Flori
da last week, where he had gone in
search of health. lie was very
worthy young man, about 10 years old,
and died of consumption. His re-
mains were brought back to this
county for interment, last Saturday.
RAWLINS-At the residence OF
her husband, Luther Rawlins, Esq.
near Pembroke, Sunday, March 30,
1881, Mrs. Matte Rawlins, aged about
20 years. She was good and pious
lady.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
TRENTON.
Farmers finished sowing oats.

Farmers finished sowing oats.
Roads getting in good condition.
The school boy now receives tho
evening invitation, ego work the gar
dem" And he hates it as much as
Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer hated
white washing the fence.
w. 7. Payne has purchased the old
Christian property on Main street.
He will tear down the old house, and
erect a new residence in It's stead.
Mr.. G. w. Ware is having his resi-
dence reprinted and penciled; when
finished its appearance will be great
ly improved.
We notice several representatives of
binders and harvesters,talking to our
Implement dealers. They are conf
dent of disposing of quite large
number of machines here this season.
Mr.. Dick Dickinson, one of our
model farmers, has tobacco plants up.
When it comes to raising the weed
Richard stakes the cake"
Some scoundrels burned two out
houses belonging to the Trenton
s1hoo! and Hall company last night
The officers are trying to catch the
guilty parties and if successful the
miscreants will board in the penitcn-
tiary for while.
The L. n N. II, r. Co., will build a
large freight depot here this season
In addition to that they will also build
a sitting room and ticket Office for the
convenience of its patrons. A large
quantity of freight is shipped from
here annually and we've been need
ing a large depot for some time.
Misses. Helen, Lizzie and Susie
Browder, of Olmstead, KY, are visi.
ting their friend, Miss Georgia
Mimms, Q miles south Of this city.
Miss Ella Harris, of Henderson, is
visiting her uncle, Rev. P. IL. Lock
EFT, at the parsonage. .tHr
Mrs. Jack Dickinson is improving
and we hope to see her entirely re-
stored to health.
Mr.. w. d. Wilson, the gentleman
thatcut his foot with anaxe last week
is improving. :
Col. Young, general agent for thu
Doering Binder, spent several day
with the boys.
Mr.. Richard Fox, son of j. III. Fox
is quite i'll at his fathers residence
this city.
7. T.. Bacon has entirely recovered
He can be found at his office in Trcn
ton Mills.
The Trenton Concert and Coined,
Company are preparing to make
their appearance at the city Hal
shortly.
! Major e. A, Yost, of AllensvillC
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
Special Week Of Court.

The four weeks of Circuit Cour
expired Saturday, but as this is al
odd week, Judge Grace has concluded
to continue this week and clear til,
docket of some old and troublesom,
civil cases. The case of Doc Bowlcs
for grand larceny, was brought owe
from last week and he will probabl!
be- disposed of before court adjourns
Judge Grace will go to Madisonvill
Monday next.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01

Don't forget the New Orlcan
Ministries Thursday night. 1t is one
Of the best companies on the road.
"Bunch of Keys" booked for next
Saturday night, the 9Th, is one of the
very best comedies ever presented
here. 1t is capital play by first
class company. Mr.. Rodgers, the
managcrof the Opera House, says it
is one of the best attractions of the
season.
We learn that Mr.. NJ. ID. Kelly, our
enterprisihg jewelcr is going to place
a time ball on top of his building, so
that it can be seen from all parts OF
the city, and will be dropped by
electricity exactly at 8 A. NJ, II NJ,
and JPN. This will be much bet
ter than to strike the hours on bell,
which is so annoying to many, cspe-
cially the sick.
Rev. j. n. Prestridgc, of New Cas-
tie, closed the prolractcd meeting at
the Baptist church yesterday even
ing. The result of the meeting was
81 acccssions-30 by experience, 3 by
letter and | by restoration. Rev. h.
c. Gates preached several nights last
week, but returned Friday to hi;
home in Brownsville, Tenn. Rev
Mr.. Prestridge has ingratiatcd him
self into the hearts of the people here
by his excellent qualities as minis
ter in and out Of the pulpit, 1t is the
earnest desire of almost all Of tho
church members that he be called tC
the vacant pastoratc. The churcl
meeting will be held at prayer meet
ing tomorrow night, and it is yer!
probable that he will be called. 1t !,
at least TO be hoped SO, as no maj
can he found who would give more
universal satisfaction to all classes o
the membership. The following arr
the names of those who have Joined
since our last report: DIR. Howe ii
Wallace, Dick Hatcher, and Misses
Bette Campbell, Eunlcc Fuqua, De
liza FuQua, Fannie Goblin, Fell
PAYNE and Cora Pctree.
That kindly feeling that should be
cherished by congregation for il
pastor was most touchingly show
last Tuesday in Til, action Of the Ia
dies of the Baptist church toward
their pastor, DR.. A. d. Sears, and hi
good wife. The occasion was the fit
ty-siXth anniversary Of their mar
riagr. Some days beforehand til,
ladies got together and resolved I,
give the good couple genuine sur
prise. To accomplish il, it was nee
e,sary that they he gotten from
home. So Tuesday morning Mrs
Jno. Hurst wrote them an urgcn
note requesting that they spend til
day with her. The family carriage
was sent for them and they were no
permitted to decline the invitation
No sooner had they gone than the la
dies took possession of their prett
home. Beautiful flowers and othe
beautiful presents were brought, an
according to prearranged program
each furnished some dish, The who
making most sumptuous anu clC
giant supper, embracing cvcrythin
from an eXquisitely wrought bride
cake to the simplest dish. The goo
couple had no intimation Of the a
fair, and great was their surprise o
their return to find their doors opel
the guests arrived, and the wcddin
supper for their iifty-siXth annive
sary waiting.-Clarksville Tobacco
Leaf.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01

NOTICE: In another column will
be found an article in whiclt all
(wlletlier they will or no) are inter
ested. Neglecting to read it may
prove very serious as an expensive
affair. We refer TO the advertisement
Of Prickly Ash Bitters. a know
ledge of IFS merits and the benefit
you or your family may derive from
using it will save not only health but
many dollars otherwise expended in
doctors bills.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
What They Say.
Messrs. Metcalfe. Graham \ Co.

Messrs. Metcalfc, Graham II Co.
'.. GENTLEMEN
l will say for the benefit of your
trade and those wanting good plows,
that | have used the Oliver Chilled
Plow and others, for years, and
thought had as good pillow as could
be found, until you persuaded me to
give your j. |. Case trial, and / say
it and am satisfied a trial of the
plOw will convince you as l have
been, thai it is the best pillow made.
PACK GILES.
| heartily endorse the above.
r-.. S. L. LLOYD.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01

Mr.. Caleb Van lIamm has sue
ceedcd Mr.. l. e. Logan as managing
editor Of Che Cincinnati Ncws-Jour.
nal. Hon. Jno. G. Underwood also re-
tires from the paper. No change hai
taken place in its politics, but The
form has been changed to an octav
The paper is in a prosperous condi
ton and we hope to see it continu,
to flourish. .. .#
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01
Now is the time to
give orders for the old
reliab lie T o b acc 0
Grower at Metcalfe,
Graham & Co.'S.

FOUND.-A pistol. The owner
can get it by proving property and
paving for this notice. Call at this
office. b.. i..'.i '4 ....
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-01

l am taking orders for L. T. Cor
man the popular Louisville Tailor.
j. ID. MCPHERsoN.