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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
GOVERNMENT CLERKS.
Why Men are Preferred.

| asked a chief of one of the
bureaus this morning why such a
great and seemingly unjust discrimi-
nation was made against females, after
their competency for the places had
been so well established. lie replied
about as follows: "Thcre are a num-
Der Of reasons why we prefer men to
women for Department work. The
first reason is that women are more
susceptible 10 complaints than men
and lose more time by sickness. The
record shows this. When a woman
has the headache, or is feeling badly
otherwise, you are more naturally
sympathetic with her than you would
be with man, and, if it is possible,
would much prefer her going home
than remaining at her desk. Then
You do not crre TO boss a woman
around like you would man, or
scold her if she should fail TO do her
work. And then there are women
who will not stand being reprimamd-
ed, and talk back 10 you saYagely
and then subside into Il spell Of the
sulks that will last several uays. All
Of this is very unpleasant, and it
does not occur often with the male
clerks.
"Again, there arc many other things
to do by clerks in the Department
beside actual desk work. 1t is often
necessary for them TO do messenger
work, such as mounting ladder,
getting down from a shelf a big
ledger and carrying it TO another
room in the building, sometimes,
perhaps up flight or two of stairs.
This kind of work is entirely UNI
suited to woman, and a man would
rather do it himself than to ask them.
Another reason is that women stir
up more trouble in the offices than
men; they gossip more and fail ont
,mOre with each other, and at these
times make themselves generally
disagreeable to all the clerks in the
room. Occasionally lady clerk will
throw the whole room in an uproar
about some tritling thing that IL man
would never give thought. Again.
an occasional Irritation between the
clerks will give us trouble. Not long
since an irale. jealous wife walked
into room in one of the departments
and created quite scene by abusing
one OF the women for, as she alleged ,
being entirely too free with her nus
baud. who was also clerk. These
are the principal reasons why we
prefer male to female clerks. WASH
ingtOn Correspondent
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
The Coming Pestilenoe.

There is much natural apprchen.
sion as to the probable ravages OF
cholera during the summer season.
We doubt ifit will amount to much
in this country until next year. But
it will probably prevail more or less
in Europe, north Of the Alps and the
Pvrenccs. Interesting experiments
have been made in Spain to see if in
oculation by modified cholera germs
would not prove a Safeguard against
Asiatic cholera caught in the usual
way. The microbes are manipulated
by being passed through animal
tissue. incubation gives immunity
from the contagion for three hs
at least so the doctors say. All the
symptoms oftrue cholera are present,
but The issue of the induced disease
is never fatal. twill be remembered
that before vaccination was discov-
cred as a preventative of smallpox,
that healthy persons were often in
oculated with a modified form of that
disease. If cholera inoculation is
what is claimed for it, then will that
dreaded pestilence be robbed ofmany
of its terrors.-From Demorests
Monthly for July.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
Modern Amazons.

1t seems to be fact, that in sevc-
raj of the African communities, that
women are enlisted as soldiers, and
that they do, in some instanc s, fight
in battles. Dr. rZDller gives All account
in German paper, of his reception
at the court OF the Portuguese half
breed, Juliano di Souza, the head Of a
negro state called Widan, who has
under his command fully equipped
battalion of fighting women. They
were Enthusiastically atrircd, but per-
formed the military manHnvers with
Il great precision.
The Amazons of Alone, of whom
there are some 5000 are nomimally
the wives of the King, and as such
from body guard, which is said to
be superior to male soldiers in cour-
age, discipline, and loyalty. The
range in age between eighteen and
twenty-five. AS all savage people
make singing and dancing part of
their military drill, these women are
trained in these accomplishments
from early childhood. The skeleton
of the negro woman does not differ
essentially from that ola negro man,
and hence makes better appearance
in uniform and on drill than would
the white woman, whose form is un-
fitted for military marching. Dir.
Zoller says: The assertion is un-
true that the female warriors Of
Dahomey have their breasts cut off,
like the neurological Amazons of
the ancient Greeks. Their pictu-
rescue uniform might furnish our
masters of the ballet with fresh
ideas. The fresh young faces look
roguishly from under the white,
brimless pokey-cap, ornamented with
black pictures of animals, such as
lizards, birds and others. The feet
are bare; short knickerborkers OF
green, red, or yellow material come
down nearly to the knees, and q
bright-colored tunic of striped silk oi
velvet, which leaves only the neck
and the arms free, covers the upper
part of the body, which is supported
by corsets ofnative manufacture. A
broad belt of many colors heighten'
the slim appearance of the female
warrior. At the left side of the bel
short sword is fastened, and small
cartridge pocket in front.-Fron
Demorest's Monthly for July.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
The Man with a Cross Wife.

This man may have high ambition
and noble aspirations, yet he cannot
be expected to enjoy very good health,
especially if the lady scolds him while
at meals. This is enough to give any
man chronic dyspepsia. If he takes
Browns Iron Dittcrs he has n splendid
chance for recovery. Mr.. &. A.
Wighatman, ThomaSton, Conn, says,
IL used Browns Iron Btters for dys-
pepsia and have ben greatly benefited
by it,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
Kentucky Progress.

1t is reported that New York
company will build lumber mills
about six miles from Grayson, Ky,
and build a tram road to Grayson.
The Tracie Mining Co., previously
reported as organized in Louisville,
Ky, have commenced working a
lead mine in Henry county, Ky.
Harry n. Crane, Isac KenSey, II,
Baker, L. I. Baker and G. L. Gctz
have incorporated in CoviEg;on, KY,
the Cincinnati Electric Time and
Supply Co. Capital $4,000
The Faught-Deering Gin House
Machine Co., capital stock $4,000,
has been incorporated in Louisville
Ky.
The building of a street railroad is
being agilaled at Bowling Green
Ky.
John Morrow, Sam'l Wentworth
and VIM. L. Duncan have incorpora
ted in Newport, KY, the Lincoll
Park skating Rink Association, tC
build skating Kinks; capital $4,000
Branch office in.C Cincinnati.
Edward Hughes, w. A. Kinney, j
NJ. Chatterson and others, have orga
nized in Louisville, KY, the lies
Fire Alarm Co., capital stock $50,
600, to manufacture fire alarm boxes
Mani. Record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19

SEMT-WEEKLY SOUTH KENTUCKIAN
two dollars year in advance.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
Constitutional Convention.

At the August election the question
of calling u constitutional convention
will be submitted TO vote Of the
qualified electors. Those who do
not vote for il are counted as voting
against It. So every. citizen who
wants Kentucky TO have Il chance to
make new constitution should be
very careful 10 vote Tor the call.
Nearly every citizelr'whO has in-
formed himself, and reelected, thinks
the present constitution is defective
and inefficient in MANY important
respects. Ifa majority of the votes
east could determine the question,
a convention to make a new constilu-
ton would be carried easily enough,
but the present constitution is hedged
about by so many extraordinary bar
ricrs that il is very difficult TO alter,
amend, or abrogate il. 1t restricts
the liberty Of the people in very
gross aud unbecOmiDg way. The
| illibcral and undCmoCratic provision
was inserted as protection TO prop
ery in slaves. Although the negroes
have all been free for twenty years
there stands the old slave holder,'
gag upon the freedom of the people
yet. It's Il disgrace to the Stale aud
the age in which we liye.
Yet every man who through neg
lecl, absence, or ind ference, or death
fails to vote against this hateful res
friction will he counted AS voting for
it! If there is proper vigilance, il
there Is any price for liberty, the
people will arouse thems, Ives and
turn out en- masse Ia vote against ihi'
hateful bondage. 1t is II humiliation
TO be in position where not to vote
is to be made to act rs a bulwark tt
protect such piece Of iniquily
That means u,if YOU are Il Kentucky
voter, unless you marCh 10 the poll'
in August aud vote .tOr the conslilu'
liOmal call.-I4olIiSvill Democrat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
That Sums It Up.

We could use all sorts of extrava-
g,nt words about the effects of Par
ker's Hair Balsam. But the simple
truth is enough. 1t is the best thing
of its kind. Cures falling hair, dan
druf, dryness, restores original color
is delicious dressing and perfectly
pure and clean. 1t will satisfy you
The only standard Soc. dressing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

The New England States have been
Justly accused of treating the divorce
question carelessly and Intellectually. sta
tistics show that, in spite of popular agita-
ton on this question, very little has been
done to check the great abuse of too lib
eral granting of divorces in Christian New
England Vermont does not profess to be
II model state in this respect Yet the fig
ures show that Vermont is by no means so
bad as some of her sister States The
representations made to the New Hamp-
shire legislature by the representatives of
the Protestant churches of the State, are to
the effect that the proportion of divorces
to marriages in that State is one divorce
for every seven and three-quarters mar
rages This estimate seems incredible,
but it is declared to be based upon fact.
If it is correct estimate, then no State in
the Union can report IA more scandalous
condition of things, in this respect.
What, then, is the trouble? Apparent
ly, the divorce laws of New Hampshire
themselves are at fault. The granting of
fraudulent divorces for one thing, is not
properly guarded against. There is no
provision by which "A decree of divorce
may be revoked, provided it is proven
within a reasonable time, that the divorce
should not have been granted. To remedy
| t his fault. the representatives of the
Protestant churches of the State petition
the Legislature that all DEGREES of divorce
in the first instance be granted niSi, to be-
come absolute after the expiration of IA fix
ed term, say six months, unless the court
shall for sufficient cause otherwise order"
! Such provision as is asked for exists in
the divorce laws Of some States-Massa-
chusetts, for instance-and has been found
to furnish a needed safeguard against
fraudulent divorces.
To correct another glazing abuse, that
of re-marrying Immediately upon the
granting of bill of divorce, the Protest
ant churches of New Hampshire ask that
the legislature provide that after di-
vorce from the bonds of matrlmOny the
party shall not marry within a
fixed time, say two years from the final
decree of divorce
Both of these clauses should be inserted
in the statutes governing divorce of every
state. They are absolutely necessary to
the proper working of the law. The New
England states are far behind New York
in the perfection of their divorce laws,
and it will probably be Il long time before
any of our statute books contain Il prOVi-
o. sion so wise and beneficial as that which
f forhids in New York state, the marriage
of person against whom an absolute di-
vorce has been granted until the death OF
5 the husband or wife, who brought the
| suit.
The Divorce Reform League, deserves
= to be encouraged in its work; as does
every effort which is made to correct the
abuses which at present exist both IL
divorce laws and their enforcement. May
the time speedily come when public senti
ment shall work a revolution in the treat
: ment of this great social problem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

in honored memory through the coming
generations of the people whose national
existence he did so much to preserve
In civil life Gen. Grant was less success
full because too honest and truthful to
gauge the real characters of designing
men who gathered round him. Faith
full and true himself, he was too
slow in withdrawing confidence from
some who abused his trust Nevertheless
his administration of the government
through trying period of REIMBURSEMENT
after the war, cannot he called unsuccess-
full and the approval of the people was
shown 10y compliment never extended to
any other man, II unanimous renomina-
ton by the republican party on the first
ballot, in National convention.
In private life Grant was pure, unosten-
tatious, faithful as citizen, husband, pa
rent and friend. He was II man of much
more varied information than many have
supposed. Contrary to the common be-
lief he was remarkably intelligent and
good talker Reticent and scant of speech
in public, when he chose to talk in pri-
vate, he talked easily and well, contribut-
ing to whatever subject was up, the re-
suits of wide and accurate observation
stored in retentive memory. He was
not without humor, as when he replied to
one who told him that Charles Sumner
did not believe in the Bible: "Of course
not-he did not make it," The writer of
this article was told by General Orlando
Poe, long General Sherman's chief of
staff-that he poe had messed for months
with Grant and Sherman together; and
that Grant was the greatest talker and
the best talker of the two. This is say
ing a good deal when one remembers
Gen. Sherman's activity of mind and
felicitous use of the English language.
The financial reverse which clouded Gen.
Grants later days, cannot be forgotten,
for to the modification and depression re-
sulting from it was doubtless in large
part due the yielding of his physical
powers and the development of the disease
which finally destroyed him. But we
must all be thankful that he lived long
enough to have his own testimony taken
! in regard to his connection with the
swindler Ward, and to testify to his entire
ignorance of his operations and claims to
ownership of government contracts =
and long enough to be assured by the ac-
tion of Congress in placing him on the re
tired list of the army, that his own per
sOnal integrity was undoubted.
The sympathies of the people have gone
out strongly to the patient sufferer in all
these days and weeks and months of pain
weakness and lingering decay; and now
that he has gone they will honor his mem
DRY and mourn his death as they
ha nf m
now living
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

The Virginia Republican convention
was in the control of the friends of Sena-
tor Malone, who on a test question num-
bered about 800 to go opponents, led by
Gov. Cameron and Senator Riddleberger.
The nomination of John :. Wise for gov
ernor was made on the first ballot and the
nomination, on motion of his only oppo-
nent, Attorney General Blair, was made
unanimous amid unbounded enthusiasm.
Mr. Wise briefly acknowledged the honor
bestowed upon him, He looked upon the
position for which he had been named as
one of great honor as well as one of great
responsibility, and said that he with his
party were going into the fight to win. Mr..
Blair made warm speech for Wise, and the
two men shook hands on the stage amidst
the greatest enthusiasm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

The gradual emancipation of the slaves
in the brazilian empire is said to be pro-
ceeding satisfactorily Within the past
fourteen years more than half Il million
have been set free, and although perhaps
double this number remain in bondage,
they will all have gained their liberty in
ten NeHrS moro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

Judge powers, of Morrisville, has fol-
lowed Ex-Governor Proctor and Congress
man Stewart in denying the newspaper
report of a few weeks ago that he aspired
to succeed Senator Edmunds in Congress.
Governor Smith and Judge Poland, who
were mentioned in the same connec-
ton, remain to be heard from. CdledOn-
ian.
We are reliably informed that Judge
Poland is not candidate for the L. :.
Senatorship, and that he entertains no
doubt of Senator Edmunds's re election
next year. As to his own change of resi-
dence, the Judge bought the old home
stead at Waterville, and made up his mind
to move thither year before the last Ma
tional campaign, and he naturally resents
the insinuation thrown out in some quar-
ters that there was some political object
Oh his part in making the change. 1t will
not be surprising ifJudge Poland should
state his position, and give the public the
benefit of his views on some other points
over his own signature, before long.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

At the farewell dinner given in Gin
cinnati, the other day, to Judge Stallo
an agnostic, who is going to represent the
United States at the Italian Court, several
Catholics were invited and an ardent Irish
Ultramontane Temporal oniCatho-
lie was called on to respond for THE
Papacy," after he had been listening to
Governor Hoadly praising Garibaldi and
Mazzini, and the Italian Consul ridiculing
the Pope. He in turn accused King Hum
bert of theft" and generally abused the
Italian monarchy, and the dinner broke
up unpleasantly The New York Post is
unkind enough to suggest that Gov.
Hoadly and the other prominent Demo
Gratis concerned, had better study recent
Italian history little. and get into their
heads what the relations between the Pope
and the Italian people really are.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

An Ohio Prohibitionist woman suffrage
journal cuts the gordian knot of party
prejudice by nominating for the Presiden-
tial ticket of its party in 1885 Hayes and
Cleveland" That is, for President, Lucy
Webb Hayes of Ohio; for Vice President,
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland of New York.
That is certainly "clean ticket"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

a Southern paper makes the original
observation that there are two wings
to the Democratic party 1t might have
added that each wing wants to fly in a
different direction, and the result is that
the entire party fails to soar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

Postmaster General Villas has refused to
comply with the demand of the Pacific
Mail and its allied steamship companies to
distribute the 800 900 placed at his dis
posal last winter for carrying the foreign
mails, and the company has therefore, re
fused to carry any more Of Uncle Sans
letters. Mr.. Villas thinks that he can
make IA better bargain with some other
company, and save the 100000. This plan
may possibly succeed; still, we doubt if
the 100000 will be saved, in the end.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

The last monthly statement of the Unit
ed States Treasurer is rs follows Gold
coin and bullion in the treasury, S241,-
$685. silver dollars and bullion, Sl6S,-
go 900; fractional silver coin, S3l ,226, 900 !;
United States notes, $46,613,0 900 national
bank notes, S2.66l 400 national bank notes
in process of redemption, 1892, 500 de
posts with national bank repositories
so, 900 Certificates outstanding Gold,
Sl29 293, 400; silver, $780, OS3, 900 currency,
$50, 81, 200.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

Cable advices say that the Pan man
gazette has the highest endorsement for
its exposures of the vice of London, and
that the Queen, Mr.. Gladstone and Cardi-
nal Manning Will uphold it in Its expos
ure~ of the horrible social depravity
existing in the heart of the English metro
UOliS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

Secretary Bayard is credited with the
sentiment IF party is to administer
in Office, popular governments failure
The sentiment is good one, but it reads
rather queerly, coming from member of
Mr.. CleVeland's cabinet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

A despatch of Saturday afternoon con
veyed the sad, but not unexpected, news of
the death of DR. s. IrenHus Prime, at
Manchester. DR.. Prime was born in
Ballston, n. Y, in 1872 His whole life
has been spent in earnest and effective
Christian service, in the ministry and the
editorial chair, and his death will be
mourned by thousands who loved him as
a friend though they never saw his face.
Few men, probably, could lay down the
burden of life with so universal testimony
on the part of their fellowmen that they
had fought good fight" and certainly
few might look with more sanity eXpecta-
ton to the "crown of righteousness which
the Lord shall give unto all them that love
his appearing"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

At recent fire at Belfast, Me, some
casks of liquor were rolled out of the bar
room of a burning hotel tapped, and their
contents passed around in buckets. The
efficacy of the Maine liquor law was
thus tried as by fire"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

If the wood-cuts in the New York VOrld
are accurate the Mexican journalists trav-
cling in this country are Il handsome lot
of men.-TrOy Times.
1t must be pretty ugly man, that
could be tlattered by newspaper wood
cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

A Mormon rising is said to be daily more
imminent. 1t is reported that a very bit
ter feeling exists between the Gentiles and
Mormons throughout Omaha, and that
very slight provocation would be apt to
preciptate hostilities. Gen. Howard, who
spent the Fourth of July III Salt Lake
City, where he witnessed the insult to the
United States flag, thinks the situation in
Utah very serious, and he is apprehensive
of a conflict of MOrmons and Gentiles,
July "a, the anniversary of the settling of
the Territory by Brigham Young's colony.
He has ordered the troops at Fort Douglas
and Fort Laramie to remain for the re
preston of an outbreak of Mormons, rath-
er than 90 to Kansas to resist the discon-
tended Cheyennes Fort Douglas has
been prepared for just such an emergency,
and its guns can be turned upon Salt Lake
City at a moments notice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-24

And now England discovers, all of a
sudden, that she has "A "rotten navy" too.
The unseaworthiuess of many of her war
vessels is indicated by constant disasters,
for which no apparent cause exists but
the faulty construction or shameful condl-
ton of the vessels. If the British people
We're like some Americans, they would
begin to howl at the government.