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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

The members of the Illinois Leg
islature varied the monotony Of the
Senatorial deadlock, Tuesday, by
engaging in fist and skull fight in
the hall Of Representatives. Crafts,
of Cook, and Baker, of Moultrie, were
the bellicOse members.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

The probabilities are that both
Grant and Davis-the great leaders
Of the opposing forces during the late
rebellion-will pass from the stage Of
action within a few weeks. They
are both now on their death beds and
rapidly sinking.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Oscar Turner has revenged him.
self upon at least one of his enemies
Riley Boyd, OF Paducah, who has OPP.
posed the "Old Outlaw" in all his
contests, had been selected by til,
President for the Gillian Mission
Turner went to the Secretary OF
State and revamped story of some
of Boyd's youthful indiscretions,
which had the effect of defeating the
young mans aspirations. The GOV.
cted position went to a New York
man and the "Dull of Ballard" il
willing to call the accounts square.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Hon. Jefferson Davis is seriously
sick at his home in Mississippi, and
the old statesman is probably nearing
the end of his remarkable career. lie
has long since passed his three score
and ten years and his age is much
against him in the prospects of rcco, =
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03
NOTICE!

Persons wanting tents or any kind
of canvas goods would do well by
calling at Forbes 81 Bros, agriculture
al store on Main street aud leave
their orders. A full line of samples
is on exhibition at Mr.. Geo. llart's
Office, tents, awnings for doors and
windows of different styles, horse
covers, wagon covers, stock and bind
or covers, tarpaulins, etc, all goods
warranted strictly tirst-class. and
cheaper than you can get elsewhere.
Call OH or address,
j. j. MITCHELL, Agent.
Mnr.-2T-lm.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Hon. Walter Evans, EX-Commis.
sioncr of Internal Revenue, left
Washington, Wednesday, for Louis
Vile, where he will resume the prac-
tice of law.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Mr.. G. NJ. Bell has purchased the
Clarksville Democrat from Mr.. De-
Graflenrcid. lie has been editorial
ly connected with the paper for some
time,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Ex-Mayor Jno. G. Baxter, of
Louisville, one of the city's best citi-
zens, died suddenly at Hot Springs,
last Monday. lie was So years old.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

William Jones, appointment farmer
and owner of fine horses, residing
obout two miles from Sharpsburg
Ky, committed suicide Saturday
night, about 8 o'clocky-by shooting
himself through the brain with a
pistol.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

now said to have 1000 armed men
but no field pieces.
II is not known when Middleton
will order All advance.
TROOPS HELD IN READINESS.
HALIFAX, April 1.-The Sixty
third Rifles have been ordered to
hold themselves in readiness to pro-
coed to Northwest territory.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Mrs. P. b. Muir accidentally set
her clothing on fire and was burned
to-death, in Louisville, Saturday
night.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03
MAMTEl

WANTED Ladies' and gentlemen to take
WHN LUs light, pleasant employment at
their own homes distance no objection; work
sent by mail; 81 to IS Il day can be quietly
made; no canyassing. Please address, ut once
GLOBE MFG. Co., Boston, Mass, box 53il.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

President Cleveland has drawn his
first months salary, "a, l66.G7. lie
has earned it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03
SHELBY DUKE.

My thoroughbred bull, Shelby
Duke, will make the season at my
farm on the Steger's Mill road, at
$500.
R.P OWSLEY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-04-03

Mar. -27-lm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
A GOOD SNAKE STORY,
The Academy of Sciences Declines to
Believe in the Jolnted Snake.

The Academy of Sciences Declines to
Believe In the Jolnted Snake.
Proceedings Of Academy Of Sciences in TIE Chicago
.1tReS. r. a..
DR.. Bartlett followed with the exhibition
of spscimens of the lizard family, obtained
from Yucatan, in connection with which
he presented letters and affidavit he had
received in reference to a species OF
snake which is said to infect the
Illinois prairies. The letters were from
Mrs. TRIAL and Mrs. Buell., of Rocsport,
Ill, and in them they claimed TO have re-
Gently seen snake about their flower beds,
known as the glass or jointed snake, which
upon their appearance stood erect upon
its tail Mrs TRAIL approached the reptile,
she says, AMI struck 1t with q stick, where
upon il fell into four distinct pieces The
part containing the head wriggled around
for awhile, and in an instant al.
most she observed that it gathered
up the other pieces, as an engine making
up train of cars, and speedily moved off
IS II nothing had happened, the pieces all
restored.
Mrs Buell. added her testimony ED
affidavit to the truthfulness of the state.
ment and Rev. T. j. Keller, a Car pbelhte
preacher OF the same place, backed both
Of their statements By saying that he had
often seen the same strange phenomena
in that section. He related one in
stance where the snake had been broken into
four pieces, and where the head had wrig.
II, I "a n Sio+opca ~ ANNA ~, Fao. I'D .
moment later returned, when all the parts
were restored to their former condition and
relations, as if by magic. During the ab-
seuce of the head be said he examined the
ether parts, found them hard and free
from blood or other matter, and in conolu.
sion be expressed considerable surprise
that the phenomena related was not gen
orally known sud accepted as true.
DR.. Andrews said he had taken some
pains to inquire into the story, and had
found the atlantis earnest, capable people,
and be had no reason TO doubt their sin.
cerity, nor yet that they actually believed
that they had seen what they narrated
he could not, however, dispel a few doubts
he had on the entire subject. In the first
place he regarded it as improbable
for q snake to stand erect upon it's
tail; then, again, he could not convince
himself of the possibility of the bowels,
arteries and spinal cord of the snake, OF
anything else, being suddenly separated
except at the cost OF life, much less at the
possibility of their being united, as hnt
been claimed.
Other members shared in the same opin
ions and agreed that the evening bad beer
one Of unusual interest, to say the least
but nothing short Of the presence of one o.
the remarkable snakes will satisfy tn,
academy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

not close my lips without
making it prick my tonsils. took it out
and put the handle in first, and then hold
ing the point Of the blade between my
teeth closed my lips and the feat was per
formed. just then swallowed, and presto,
change the knife went down my throat.
l could reach the point of the blade, but
could not exricate il, and another swallow
sent it into my stomach. It's sll right
nov. 1t went down handle first and came
ont point first, but it's out nov, and l
don't propose following the business of q
iuggler any more. No pocketknife ever
gets above my lower lip again. In fact, l
don't think jsckknives were made to swal'
low, anyhow"
The doctor said: when be came down
to me saying he had swallowed an open
isckknife could hardly credit the state
ment. asked him what he had done to
remove it. He replied some had advised
taking sweet oil, Others castor oil, salts,
&c. / said, We'll, ] suppose you took all
of themT No, / did not he replied; i
have taken nothing All right replied;
'you have saved your life by doing 30.
Well, sir, put him on q buckwheat diet.
That was all I let him eat or drink-buck-
wheat cakes and buckwheat Cruel. Buck,
wheat is not easily digested, and knew it
would form q ball around the knife, aud
thus allow it to pass along its cireuitcus
route without doing injury, the blade and
rough edges being completely covered
with thick and smooth coating of buck
wheat. 1t acted Just as 1 expected. The
blade came first, and although Johnny has
lost few days time, he did not lose his
knife, but will take it home with him TO-
morrow"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
SWALLOWED AN OPEN KNIFE.
A Young Man Has n Startling Experience
but Comes Out All hight.

out OOues out all nAShs
Sacramento (CcL) Record Union, NOv. %.
On Thursday last John Eckley, a H.
year-old boy, who lives at Ecsley Station,
about one mile this eide of Vallejo juno
tion, swallowed a knife with the blade
open. he was Immediately taken to San
Francisco and placed under chsrgs of q
physician, aud, ss the knife was
in his stomach, the case was
considered of most seri-
GUS nature. W. b. Il. Wiley, Wells,
Fargo i Co g sgent between this city and
San Francisco. is particular friend Of the
unfortunate lad. Mr.. Wiley, about noon
yesterday, called st the doctors Office and
saw his friend sitting upon the sofa BE
greeted him with Hello, Johnny how 6
the kniieH' oh, the kDite's al right
replied young Eckley; II have it here in
my pocket. Do you wish to see itT and,
reaching into his pocket, brought forth a
small panhandle pocketknife, which,
with the blade extended, measured 5!
inches in length. Il am all right now
have had q considerable pain, aud was al
most scared to death" The knife was pass.
ed over to Mr.. Whitney for inspection. The
steel in the back and the blade had changed
to dark blue color, and the pearl handle
had been eaten of one-half BY the action
of the gastric juice Of the stomach, the
riyets projecting about the thirtJ-second
part of an inch. "PIl tell you now bow ]
came TO swallow it." said Johnny; Il was
talking to some girls and eating a pear at
the .aEls time, cutting of small portions
of It with nv knife, wnea I said, ] can
completely hide this knife IN my month.
/ put the blade in FIRST, bat ] could
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

limbs gained their wanted elasticity and
wth hearts rejoicing in praise OF ell the
gods in godlsnd, We arrived at Deer Park
under the leadership Of the genisl and ur
bAne lsitbower of Senator Davis, Msjor
Ed. Moore, with Hogsite and Lueasonian
UaIkiDg arm in arm, We reached the hotel
On the next Sunday morning We accepted
the invitation of Senator Davis to visit
him at his elegant mountain home. Lake
Como never produced pretuer palace
than the hour Wespent that short and pleas
ont day We we're entertained by Senator
Davis. The Senator had Just arrived the
day before from seven months session OF
Congress. but no trace OF the fatigue ne
must have fell, was to be seen In the enter,
tsinmsnt Of bis guests, who drank many
a toast TO his health, happiness and pros
psrity, confidently trusting he might realize
any expectations, now fOndly cherished.
ADIos.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
Love on the Prairies.


Bismarck reports an elopement that
goes far to show the difficulty Of securing
q wife in Dakota Miss Maggie Easton is
lovely, accomplished young lady, living
with her parents near Bismarck. Fifteen
hundred heart.broken bachelors of Bis
marck have laid siege to her heart and
csmped nightly about her home She
was beautiful and charming. 1t was
worse than death not to get her, and it was
likely to be death to get her. One Dakota
brave at last touched her heart. They
loved, but he dare not claim her for fear
of the other 1899 disconsolate bachelors
VINO sighed for bride. At last he plan,
ned an elopsment, and their next meeting
was on the prairie. There was team
and they Aew to the nearest married min.
lister, became one, and went East on the
first train.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

was decorated with the stars and stripes.
and the cards were pictorial description
Of the discovery Of America.
At last our excited tourists breathed q
sigh of relief, and talked to their hearts
content The winners atthis table were
only too glad to remain, but the untortu'
nate losers were compelled, Ike the Wan
deripg Jew, to move or" The guests
we're bsUildered and delighted, for the de-
tails of the game were perfect, and the ef
feet most happy. As the first game a
the head of the table was concluded, the
Swiss clock chiued in with Cuckoo
Cuckoo" which became the victor's I'll
umph cry during the evening. The badges
were made of birch bark, upon which The
aces, duces, trays and fours were worked
in many eolored straWs, The prizes were
collected during q long trip abroad, snC
we're most tasteful souvenirs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
Sensible Child.
San Franciscan.

A spoonful OF jam was put on baby'I
plate and, of course, the proud mamma
must exhibit little missy's accomplish
ments. But the gentle insinuating What
do you say to the ladyY resulted in moth
ing more than renewed devotion to the
delicacy. The suggested Thank you
was not forthcoming, and to the encour,
sgingly repeated What does baby say for
the nice jamY' that wise child, holding ont
her plate In two chubby hands, promptly
replied, "Itty more iamH
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
A Novel Progressive Euchre Party.

JutChAitdat WpNtSs
The tables were arranged in the large
parlors so that there was quite distance
between the head table and the three 9TH
ers. The BOBBY table represented France
and it was covered with q handsome Psri-
sian mat. The playing cards were besuti-
fully pictured, representing court jester
and theatrical celebrities. Here bon-bons
were distributed which contained fools
caps. The conversation was
earned on entirely in French.
The third table was designated Germany.
The lucky couple who we're at the BOBBY
table then travelled from France to Ger
msny. Like the last table everything used
was characteristic of the country. The
playing cards were quite patriotic, the
kings and qaeshs of the past generation
being srrisncslly executed on them. OF
course 9 change Of language was neces-
sary, aud those not proficient was COM
PEELED, like many poor tourists, to trust to
luck. The table, from Berlin, was EN-
broidered, most accurately displaying
q psck of cards thrown csrelessly on
the table. Several gentlemen, who At
tempted to pick up some Of them, can
testify how natural they were. Next the
lucky tourists crossed the channel and
landed in England, the second table. A
huge oak esrd.tSb!e and STRAIGHTFORWARD
chairs were used. The playing cards we're
go.geously illustrated. representing scenes
in ths Iudisn and Egyptian campaigns
A servant wa in constant attendance to
carry of the numerous IA that were con-
stsatly dropped-"'Arts are trumps."
"'Avs you plsyedT' etc, were
popular queries. Here the conversation
vas costly on the departure Of steamers
for America, snd many were the specula'
tiens IS to which coup,s would make the
voyage. GONE at lastP vas nesz6, when
the delighted travellers had croeseS tsssa At
lsntic, after farewell to old England and
their disappointed opponents. Amsries.
tie prizs table, situated 10 the back parios.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
Too Heavy Weight for the Dudes


mo Philadelphia dude ifhs wants to be
in style can wear beard" commented a
bystander. ut is only in New York and
Boston that that is allowed. A beard is
supposed to be sign that the bearer is
abandoning frivolities and has settled
down from sowing bis wild oats. The
young fellows al SIGHT shy Of the bearded
ones. Makes come Of EN- look too young
and Insignificant by comparison.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
The Following Certificates viii Ex
plain Themselves.
wHKEL1Ns, ". Va, April Is, 1888

WHEELING, ". Va, April Is, 1885,
MESSRs. z. b. Lance Co.
Geztemsas- 81 have tried three bottles Of youi
Bakers Magic Relief, which have cured me CON-
pletey Of sprain Of my wrist received thirty yean
ago. Not the slightest trace Of swelling or pain 70
mained. Respectfully, MRS. s J. EL1RKScg,
No 40 Twentieth Street
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
]. S. RHODES &eo
BARGAIN PROGRAMME /

'"''''nI'lHlt
Best &c: caIicss, New Dark sh.,
5 cents. 'gM,
All Wool kedicatsd Red r,..,
II l-2c., worth zoe. 'AAs
All Wool Grey rwiIIed FIa,,.,
ducsd from s5c. to Csc. n
Heavy Canton Flannel wo,,. =.
for &c, "orh let.
ladies' all wool Scarlet Vast. s,.
Yard-wlds Crstonnss worth s sss
for l0c. <S.
0ouhIs-width Dress Goods v,,..,
zoe. for IL l.2c. ''u
24.lnch Dress Goods wsrtb ,a.
for II l.2c. T~'
Extra Fine Dress Goods wo,,h A.,
for zoe. &c
Remnant Plaid Hainsook;, chs,, :,
20c., for II I-2c.
New Styles Tycoon Rsuu, x,,,,
zoe. for II I.2c. "a
Extra Fine Hsmstitchsd H,a,t,.,,
chlefs Tor Gentlemen, Purs Linn,
worth Soc. for 25c.
esntIsmen'' Hsmstltche Silk Mani,
kerchlefs at so cents.
6entlsmen's Initial Hsmsti,,h.
Silk Handkerchief, extr, fin
only $I.00.
Extra Fine 0amask Linen r,1L
Cloths, with Napkins 10 n,t,s
$500 and S. 90 per set; Is n,
cent less than ever sold.
Twelve pieces CoIored Surab Sin
| new Shades, best quality, worth
$l.25 for Csc.
Best makes Black Silk at Zoe, n.
duction. Call and SEQ them.
Finest Eiderdown Quilts, coys,st
with French Satsens only So
A choice assortment Of Fancy
Goods, suitable for Holiday pres.
ents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

The sultry, rszorinthe-sir climate Of
the valley below, 10 longer effected rs, eSR
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
CLOAKS!

Don wait Until January to buy Ls.is
and Children's Closks You ssn End
better assortment now AMI The prices "a
low.
We have commenced or ,llGsltst u.
Of Wraps to-day,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

BUcxHAESoz, W. Va, April 10, Isas.
MISSES P. h. LEseE Co, Wheeling, ". Va
Dear Sirg:-Your Bakers Magic Relief has cured
my wife completely Of neuralgia IN her aca- Itzks
gsSst pleasure In Recommending it ~ the best and
quickest pain killer re have triod.
} Respesh any yours, 4. T. snPsoa,
q anlQdA y -. - !
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

Among those stopping of at Deer Park,
were Messrs, Charley Wells, Caldwell,
Fleming, Ssrgssnt, Watson and sUrseh.
COL Arnett, who Was returning from court
at Martipsburg. also consented to make 8
happy addition to our gay gang. Coming
MP the mountain tie scene laid out before
US Vac simply beautiful Below a. slDos.
of our feet, lay the dish shaped valley Of
the Potomac. with deep blue sky srched
over 10 canopy the lovely cradle. Lazy
clouds floating and minging and melting
in graceful sslutaiiou TO the esrth-lite be-
meath. Away in the golden sunset vista
the vino clad spurs Of mountains we're yisi-
bic, appearing near at hand and yet they
we're more than hundred miles distant,
20 uurs and sthsrial was the atmosphere Of
this elevated region. The scene 80 1t
stood before as. worthy OF the poets snthu-
siasu or an artists pencil
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

Fer fifteen yeSTs they have steadily gained in
favor, an VII b sales constantly increasing have
become the most popular corset throughout the
ULited States.
az ordinary Corset We have IStely intrOduce3
the and II grades With Extra Loa0 VAIN, and
We can furnish them when preferred.
Highest awards IRON ell the woTld'u great Fairs
The last medal received n for First Degrees Of Merit
from the late Exp osttion held ct New Orleans.
While scores Of patents have been found worth
less tbs principles Of the Glove Fitting have
proved invaluable
Retailers are authorized to refund money, II, on
ezaninattoD, thee Corsets do not prove as repre-
serted. For sale everywhere.
Catalogue tree on application,
THOMPSON LANG0aH d Co., n. Y
ocSoF, P,Wfe - :.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

All flirting is wrong from principle, and
/ only want 10 prove, that if men should
not hirt-as ali ladies agree they should
MOTT is actually sinful for q girl, for 1t
compromises her purity and impo7erlshes
her innocence, and no matter how well she
may cover it up, the fact will be observed
by every gentleman she meets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
From Now Until Christmas Day.

When we cut we deep. When sacrifice we sacrice
in earnest Profits are the wind The only question
now is: What will the loss be
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13
This Discount
Deducted From Actual Value Cuts the Price o

Mems Overcoats worth SI2 down to So,
Mems Overcsats worth So down to 81,
Mems Overcoats worth 81 down to IS,
Mems Overcoats worth S. down to IS SO,
Mems Overcoats worth 81 down to $3.50.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-13

Mems Overcoats worth S35 down to S2S,
Mems Overcoats worth $32 down to S25,
Mems Overcoats worth $25 down to $40
Mems Overcoats worth SI8 down to Sig,
Mems Overcoats worth SIS down to So
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-06
A Sermon to Young Men.

You are he architects Of your own
fortunes: rely upon your own strength
OF body and soul. Take for your star
Industry. self-reliance, faith aud hon
esty, and inscribe on yonr banner,
Luck is a fool, Pluck is lie:o.
Earnest etfort in one direction is the
sure,t road 10 wealth ard high posi-,
ton diligence and stick-to-li-ness is
/ the winning baud Don Z take too
much advice. keep at the helm and
steer yonr own ship and remember
that the great art of comma ,ding is
to take fair share of the work. Don't
practice too much humility, think
well OF yourself-stiike out-assun. e
Your position. 1t is the jostlings and
Joltl"gs of life that bring grea, men
to tie surface; put potatoes IN cart
over IA 70 gh road AID small potatoes
go to the bottom; turn raft of logs
down mill.racc, and the large loQs
come on top. Rise above the envions
an Jealous. Fire above tie mark
you intend TO hit. Energy. invicib!e
determination, with right motive,
are the levers that move the world.
DON'T drunk. Don't chew. Don't
smoke. Don't swear. Don't deceive
Don't read novels. BE in earnest. BE
seli-rellant. BE generous-there are
two sides TO every balance. and favors
thrown in one side of the scales are
sure to be reciprocated il. the other.
BE kind. BE civil. 1t is u FOOLS b
man who does not understand that
molasscs will catch more fl.es thar
vinegar. Read the pers-they are
the great educate of the people. Adj
ver,lse your business Keep your ow
connseis, and superin'end your own
business. Make money and do good
With it. Love your God and fellow
man. Love truth and virtue. Love
your country and obey the laws
DR.. III. G.. Eastman.