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The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
In the DAYS of CLAY.

In the year 1899, during the reign o.
the Whig party, a very exciting race
was going on in the 9Th Congressional
District of Kentucky, between Dick
French, the Democratic candidate, and
Dick Menifee, the Wing candidate
Owen ID. Grimes kept the Mud Lick
Springs, in Bath county. The candi.
dates had an appointment to speak
there one day, and Mrs. Grimes, who
kept the hotel, had bear which had
been sent to her from Arkansas. Mrs.
Grimes was lady that everybody
liked and yet feared. A large crowd
was present and the excitement ran
high. Menifee, the Wing candidate,
had made his speech, and French, the
Democratic candidate, was replying,
when Mrs. Grimes, who was a strong
Clay Wing, and who did not want
French to speak, called to the negro
man to turn loose the bear, which
broke uI the crowd in a hurry and
French did not get to speak.
The above information was furnished
us by Mr.. Dabney Gaines, of FOrdsville
former resident of that portion of the
State.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The protracted and remarkable
contest in the Illinois Legislature to
name successor to Gen. Logan, re-
suited on the 10Th inst. in the re-elec,
ton of Gen. Logan. Gen. Logan
ON being called for, addressed the as
sembly in short speech, thanking
them for their action, and express
ing his close friendship for his worthy
opponetns, Morrison and Tree, and
his pride that no bitterness had been
exhibited in the long struggle. He
said he would not 90 to Washington
with any fire burning in his bosom oil
a feeling of antagonism towards any
party or the present Administration.
He would endeavor to repre-
sent his constituency fairly and
honestly, and stand by them in
all which he believed was right. We
hope Gen. Logan will bear in" mind
these remarks at the Capitol, and Sc
verely disappoint a few Chauvin.
istic newspapers of his party that de
sired his return to the Senate on the
idea that he would embarrass and
prove a thorn in the side of the Ad.
ministration.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
Lebanon, Oregon.

Editor He7ald:
Perhaps something in Web-foOt will
interest some of your readers, therefore
| will give you few items.
Now, il could write like some of
your correspondents, my letters would
not be so few and far between; for in
stance Suggs" and Cundiff as regulars,
and Others equally as good, occasion.
ally. By the bye, have not these men
something to do with making the
HERALD the equal of any and the in
ferior of none. But "Suggs" must not
demolish .'Schoolboy," for If there
were none such there would be no peg
to hang "Suggs'" mastery penpictures
upon. If there was no evil there could
he no good.
Times are quite stringent here owing
to the low price Of grain. The new
crop looks as well as it possibly could.
Many of our citizens whose means
permitted, attended the Exposition at
New Orleans.
expect some of our Ohio county
farmers, who think they know all
about clearing ground, would think
strange to see me shoulder my auger
and go for those big fir trees, but can
tell you that an auger is the main tool
in a clearing in the fir timber. We
bore hole down from the top and
then intersect it with another from the
side, then drop fire coal in and blow
ii a little and it will burn of.
JOHN w. SUTTON.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

SENATOR BLACKBURN denies he
has had a quarrel with The President
about the distribution of Kentucky
patronage. The interview, he says,
between him and the President,
concerning the conclusion not to APP
point his brother to the revenue col
lectorship, was perfectly civil and
strictly private, and he wonders how
any report of it originated, except
from the morbid Imagination of a
lying newspaper representative. Mr..
Blackburn declares himself friend
to the Government and a supporter
of it.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

Our sensible and accomplished
neighbor and contemporary, the
Muhlenberg Echo, catches on ID
Judge Tom Henry Hines war rec.
ord electioneering scheme, and re
marks:
Great God! when will Kentucky
have done with the men who seek tC
ride into offices of honor. trust and
profit with no other qualifications un'
der Gods heavens to back them save
and except a war record We dom,
know, though. but what Tom Hine,
ought to have it another term, in
justice to the litigants in his court,
as he has undoubtedly done less work
this term than any Judge who evel
sat upon the bench"
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
Health Hfuts.

1t is now given out that. too much
coffee dries up e.liver.
Raw oysters are highly recommended
as a cure tor hOarseness.
To cure and heal a running sore, ap
ply alum water twice a day.
For nose bleed, get plenty Of powder
ell alum up into the nostrils.
A simple remedy for neuralgia is to
apply grated horseradish, prepared the
same as for table use, to the temple
when the face or head is affected, or t.
the wrist when the pain is i'm the arm
or shoulder.
There is nothing better for cut than
powdered resin. Pound il until fine,
and put it into AN empty, clean pepper
box, with perforated top, then you can
easily slit il out ON the cut; put u soft
cloth around the injured member, and
wet il with cold water once in a while.
Ii will pievent Inflammation and sore.
ness.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The Revenue Reformers are tax.
ing heart on account of the recent
publication of an interview with Mr..
Samuel j. Randall by a New York
Herald reporter. In this interview
Mr.. Randall announced his intention
of non-opposition to a moderation OF
the present tariff laws, and that he
thought the existing conditions OF
the country required such change.
The arch-Protectionist is doubtless
inspired with the hope of Democratic
harmony and victory in 1888. Mr..
Randall also expressed an opinion
that President Cleveland would
make a most available Presidential
candidate next time, that if renomi
mated he would likely be reelected.
Here he again comedies with the
mass of his party. President Cleve
land, as the prospect now is, notwith
standing his written words averse tc
second term, would be invinciblt
four years hence.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
The State Teachers Associa zion.

How can we better celebrate the
4th of July, 1885, than by grand DEM
onstration Of our enthusiastic devotion
to the sacred cause Of "Public Educa-
tion?" The s II. A. is the organized
representative OF this greatest of works,
one which can never become Lost
Cause" 40 long as the more than 1900
intelligent school men and women who
are actively interested in the ). Il. A,
are faithful TO their high trust The
next meeting of the $. II. A. il to lie in
Lexington, Ky, July "a inclusive.
More than 75 counties have prom ed
delegations. Teachers, know your
strength. No opposition can Withstand
the united efforts Of the 1900 who have
resolved not To rest until Kentucky
stands fully abreast the most advanced
in this enlightened age Every man
and woman whose name appears in the
proceedings" of the next meeting of
the >. 4 A. is to be held in memory
by Kentuckians for many generations.
School men and women, resolve to
make the self-sacriflce needed to enroll
your names i'm this noble army wairing
against vice and ignorance BE with US
July "a. See 4! the railroad compa-
MES have nobly responded to our call !;
the people of Lexington have rendered
to you greatly reduced rates of living.
kvery intelligent lover of Kentucky
observes you. Do you love the children ?
Strengthen their love for you by re.
spending to the call the times make
upon you for devotion To our cause.
5000 programm-s-send for a copy and
get ready for the work. Send for
Proceedings" of last meeting, to un
de-stand the trend of affairs. Christian
teachers, pray that we may understand
our duty and dare to do it.
ROBERT ID. ALLEN,
Pres'd't = Il. Association.
Farmdale, Ky.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
Beda Notes
May 25th, 1885.

May 25th, 1885.
Editor Herutd:
Mr.. David Owen lost fine horse
of the bots last Monday.
One OF JnO. p. Fosters fine berkshire
hogs took sudden attack ofhydropho-
bia and died last Sunday morning.
Miss Alice ID. Bennett has Just re-
turned from weeks visit to her
uncle's, Mr.. G. G. Bennett, in Hartford
Miss Lory Spurrier has just returned
from Whitesville, where she has been
visiting relatives.
Business is booming in our little vii
lage.
Mr.. Jesse Hudson looks like a Meth
Odist Bishop. 1t is a girl.
Mr.. J. b. Foster, who is in the secret
service between this place and the par
sonage, has contracted the love con.
sumption and inoculated the whole
neighborhoOd with the dreadful disease.
Truly,
o. w. F.. n.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The Fourth Congressional Dis
trict drew another prize Saturday, in
the appointment of Judge John Grips
Wickliffe, of Bardstown, to the Dis
trict Attorneyship for Kentucky.
Judge Wickliffe is skillful lawyer
and thorough gentleman; perhaps
he is better equipped for the place
than any of his late competitors.
He received his appointment in spite
of strong and numerous endorsements
for Mr.. Fleming. The Attorney Gen.
eral was schOolmate of Mr.. Wickliffe,
has been his friend ever since, and in
recommending him was fully aware
of his fitness and qualifications.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
Suggs Speaks.

ROCKPoRT, KY, May 18th.
Editor Herald.
Mrs. James WOolcut died of cancer.
at her brother Robert Mason's, on the
2lst inst.
An infant of Mr.. Barnes, of Nelson
Station, died on the 22d inst.
Uncle Dan Wise let sledge ham,
mer fall upon his foot last week. Ii
''hurt too bad to laugh, aud he WAS too
big to cry"
The farmers have been considerably
damaged by the late washing rains
Mr.. Quinn, a thriving merchant of
youngstown, Butler county, after an
extended visit to friends and relatives
in Webster and Union counties. passed
through here last week for home.
Born to the wife of Mr.. George N.Y.
ers, Oh the 10th inst. a girl.
DIR. Rains, of Kuttawa, is stopping
at the Commercial Hotel.
Mrs. Daherty il visiting relatives in
Louisville.
The eighty convicts have not come,
and the town has been daily disap-
pointed. 1t seems Mason II Co. claim
they should have been gwen 10 days
notice, and this has caused the delay.
Mr.. Thoman Beesley, who left for
home on account of his health, writes
that he has improved 80 as to soon he
back to his post in II. ]. YOung's store.
Uncle Jim Williams has been con-
fined to the house for several days.
hope "Ten Penny" is not discour-
aged or surrendered to the infidels. l
have been getting up some figures on
ROckport's imports of flour, hay, corn,
field-seeds, etc. The figures are alarm
ing. Tell L. p. to stand up to his guns
and give 'em chain shot that rake fore
and aft. I'll stand off and hurl in the
war-whoOps.
Business had somewhat improved
until the last week. 1t has been a
most unfavorable season for handling
tobacco. Not over 80 per cent of the
tobacco has been carried out of the
Green River Valley, but in the last few
days shipments have greatly increased.
have recently been greatly dis
tressed at noticing that scientists say
$500 years hence there will be another
deluge caused by the ice melting at one
pole and accommodating at the other,
thereby displacing the earth's center of
gravity, but it is best never to climb q
hill before we get to 1t.
Mr.. Taylor Kirtley is moving to
Ricedale to-day.
MIR. James O'Lauehlin has been in
town for several days.
Messrs. z. w. ShultZ, Luther Duke
and Yes Miner went to Hartford to-
day. SUGGs.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

GAIL HAMILTON, sore over the de-
feat of her friend and patron, james
G.. Blaine, in North American
Reriep article on "ProhibitiOn in
Politics" thus pitches into the Pro.
hibitionists:
What political prohibition has thu,
far done may be summoned up: BY
methods not only antagOnistic, but
quarrelsome even to the borders OF
scurrility, by interpretations that
charity alone can attribute to misun-
derstanding, it has shamed its own pro-
phecies, destroyed its own harmony,
depleted its own ranks, vitiated its own
laws, defeated the party from which
all prohibtory legislati ion has come,
enthroned the party 10y which all
prohibitory legislation has been OPP
posed. This it can continue TO do in-
definitely ; but no pTctestatiOn on the
part Of the leaders, and no delusiOn on
part OF its followers can alter the fact
that it is working in the interests OF
intemperance and not in the interests
Jftempersnce. No intelligent observ-
er can fail to recognize its character
and its tendency"
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
FOR THE HERALD.
WOMAN vs. MAN.
BY FITZ REM ROW.

Industry of woman is absolute
And common among her sex,
While that OF man, without dispute,
Is scarce without defects.
Her work in the morn Is first begun,
And extends to the latest hour,
While that of his so soon is done
Who possesses twice her power.
she'll work and toll the live-long day,
On the value of penny:
II he can't get many times the pay,
He says he won't work any.
The wife performs her daily work
With an infant ON her arm:
The husband won't tend, IL he can shirk,
To his duties on the farm.
Girls stay close to their employs,
In quite limited space;
They say they do not wantito be boys,
But only want. their place.
q. il the farmers shifty old ribs
Could only the breeches wear,
They'd surely have well furnished cribs
And farms In better repair.
Why Eve beat Adam to the forbidden fruit,
Was not because she was crazy,
Not surely cause she was more brute,
But because old Adam was lazy.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
A Sketch OF the Life OF Judge
Wickli6e.

seeeS Sooa SffRf' -
and soldier, was born in Nelson county,
KY, July IL, 1880. He is the son of
Charles A. Wickliffe, who figured con-
spicuously in the councils of the State
and nation; and who was also distin-
guished participant in the battle Of the
Thames. His mother was the daughter =
of Christian Cripps, the adventurous
pioneer, who, In May, I77S, fell while
In conflict with the Indians, near Bul>
In history. John c. Wickliffe was ed
Ucated at Bardstown, and at Center
College, Danville, Kentucky, ia the
English branches, and the n commenced
the study of law; Oh the completion of
which, in 1853, he was admitted to the
bar, and began to practice in the courts
of Nelson and surrounding counties in
connection with his father. In 1857 he
entered the political arena y candidate
for the Lower House of the Legislature,
and wss elected. In 1859 he was chosen
Secretary of the Senate, and i'm 1851 was
candidate for reelection, but being
Breckenridge man. and committed to
the policy of the seeded States, he was
defeated by the "Union" party. At
the breaking out Oft war, he organiz-
ed fine body Of young men, In Bards.
town, "a company of the State Guard.
In September, 1861, he left home and
proceeded to Green River, having joined
on the way John II. Morgan, and about
four hundred followers. After heing mus
tered into the Confederate service with
his men. he was elected Captain of Com
pany b, Ninth regiment of Kentucky
Volunteer Iufantry, on October 2, 1861.
On the 18th of May, 1852, he was pro-
NOTED to Major. At the siege of Vicks-
burg and Baton Rouge, when the Colonel
was disabled, he transferred the com-
mand Of the regiment to Maj. Wickliffe,
"who" says Col. Caldwell, "fought
gsllsntly through the remainder of the
engagement"
After the arrival of the army at
Murfreesboro, he went to Mississippi
and Louisiana, under orders from Gen.
Breckendridge, to collect the absentees
of the command. On April %, 1868,
he was promoted to the Lieutenant
Colonelcy Of his regiment.
In the campaign of '64 he was engag-
ed with his regiment In the discharge
of the arduous aud dangerous duties OF
that momentous period. His record ID
proud aud enviable one. He was en-
gagged in all the encounters with 1the
enemy In which the troops OF his army
participated, and won for himself honor
and distinction on the field. He now
resides at Bardstown, successfully fol-
lowing the practice of his profession.
He was married November the I'd,
1853, to daughter Of r. A. Curd, ol
Lexington. In January, 1851, he was
elected Circuit Judge, to iii the vacancy
caused by the death of Judge Kaya.
naugh, and in August, 1874, was re-
elected for a term Of six years. In
person he Is tall and Of commanding
appearance, being more than six feet in
heighth and well proportioned, with
that massive contour of head and feat
ures belonging to his fathers family
indicative Of strong, practical intellect,
the lion-like boldness and determined
will. Of sOciable and Obliging dis
position and full Of mirth, he has keen
relish for the humorous. Courier
journal.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
The Owensboro Messenger has thi

The Owensboro Messenger has this
to say concerning the political situa-
ton in our Senatorial district
"The Democrats of the Senatorial
district composed of Ohio, Mullen
berg and Butler counties have sue
ceeded in getting no candidate for
the place Of Senator. 1t is reported
that the Republicans will nominate
Hon. Z. G. Hubbard, of Hartford,
who is a very strong man. This will
necessitate the nomination of a
man by the Democrats who can
cope with him, as the district is very
close and now represented by a Re
publican. Such a man is Col. w.
H. Yost, of Greenville, ,one of the most
powerful orators i'm Western Ken
lucky. He should be forced to
make the race"
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
A Good Offer,

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The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

We are in receipt of an invitation
to attend the closing exercises of the
Logan Female College at Russell
Vile for the year lSS4-lSS5, which
will begin on the 30 inst. and end on
the 81 of next month. The pro-
gramme promises frst-class entertain
ment. Governor Knott will deliver
an address TO the graduates. Lo-
gan College is an institution which
Russellville and this part of the
State should be not a little proud
of.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27
Notice.
OHIO CIRCUIT COURT.

OHIO CIRCUIT COURT.
MATILDA AS = BEAN Petition in Equity,
WrrJIAMR BE.N No. 2lS6.
Notice is herebv given that Matilda
\. Bean and William II. Bean have
this day filed their joint petition i'm the
Ohio Circuit Court, praying the said
Court to empower the said Matilda s.
Bean to use, enjoy, sell and convey, for
;.er own benefit, any property she may
now own or hereafter acquire. free from
the debts or claims of her husband,
William r. Bean, and to make con-
tracts. sue and be sued as = single wo-
man, and trade in her own name, and
dispose Of her property by will or deed,
and be empowered to act In all things
pertaining to her property AS an un-
married woman.
Given under my hand as Clerk Of the
Ohio Circuit Court, this 18th day OF
March, 1855. Attest:
10 4t Z. HARDwICK, Clerk.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The card of Col. Robert ID. Allen,
which we publish in this issue, should
obtain the perusal and heed of every
friend of popular education. We
need, il has been frequently declared,
the benefits of better system OF
public instruction in the Common.
wealth il is crying need, and lis
satisfaction will prove better rem.
edy than law and punishment against
the severe social evils that inflict us,
as prevention is better than cure oI
attempt to cure. The State Teach
ers' Association has the power to be
help or nuisance: from what We
have seen and heard of it, we cannot
believe il will be the latter. Per
fectly competent teachers, with q
right esprit de corps, is what the
people want and desire, and plan
to create and furnish such will not
meet with any opposition at all from
the most of the citizens of the State
A teacher that can rake and scrapt
together the necessary means, should
not fail to attend the July meeting
of the Association at Lexington, and
to be enlisted as supporter of the
good cause.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

VICTOR HuGo, the great French
poet and author, died at his home in
Paris on Friday last at the advanced
age of SS years. His death is re-
garded by the French people as II
national loss, and his funeral day,
which is to-day, will be observed all
over France. He was an intense
lover of his country, and was in turn
its idol. His writings are next Ia
German Goethe's in influence and
variety.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

Mr.. DU PoNT has sold his part
of the Louisville Commercial, a con-
trolling part, to company of capi-
talists in that city headed by Mr..
Phelps. The paper will still be po-
litically independent, that is, will
say no when the Comier-Journdl SAYS
yes. Ii will not likely dare to ad-
vocate again the working of convict'
outside the penitentiary in hurtful
hostility 10 free labor.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The Bartholdi statue of Liberty
Enlightening the World is on its way
to this country carried by the French
war steamer, Isere. 1t. departure
from France was the occasion of a
great deal of festivity and oratory.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

An entomologist in the Agricul-
tural Department at Washington
predicts the early visit of two great
swarms Of locusts, the thirteen and
seventeen-year species, to this coun-
try, which will remain until July.
No serious damage is expected from
them.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

A MANnamsd Odlum jumped from
the Brooklyn bridge to the water be
low, an altitude of 135 feet, one day
last week, and lost his life. He lost
control of his body in the descent and
struck the water sideways. The
Jump was intended as a feat, the
jumper being a professional swimmer.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The First Assistant Postmaster
General, Malcolm Hay, has returned
from Florida, where he had been
several months for the benefit of his
health, and has entered upon the
carrying-out of his official duties. II
is estimated that Democracy will
capture $1,000 post-offices within
the next three months.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The notorious Fred Douglass and
his white wife created an unusual
stir in Washington society by occu
pying a pew in the church the Pres
ident attends. Fred is highly indig
nant at the remarks made about him,
aud rates the American people foI
their prejudices and mean proscrip
tive spirit.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The Elizabethtown Ne,0s says. Judge
Simrall, of Louisville, has recently
rendered very important decision in
reference to the pay of county assessors
Heretofore assessors have received q
fee for taking all tithes. Judge SIM
rail- decides that the assessor is not en-
titled to fee where there is nothing but
head tax. The matter has gone to
the Court of Appeals and the auditor
will not settle with the assessors until
that tribunal decides the question.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

Col THos. z. MORROW, who
bothered Proctor Knott on the Gu
bernatorial stump, will deliver the
Grafton on the occasion of decorating
the Federal soldiers graves at Cave
Hill cemetery, Louisville, May Both.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

The State Government at Frank
fort have borrowed in New York a
sum amounting to $500, 900, by the
authority of the last Legislature.
The rate at which the loan was OBJ
tanned is said to show that Kentucky's
credit is held in high esteem abroad.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

ONE of Morgan's men died in Es-
till county last week, who had new
er been mentioned for any public
trust which fact, isn't il something
really new under the sun?
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

GENERAL GRANT is in compar-
atively comfortable physical condi-
ton at present, and is able to pro-
ceed with the writing of his memoirs.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

DIR. T. n. WARlIELD, of Clover
port, is the Democratic candidate for
State Senator in the Tenth district.
He is said to be man of more than
passable ability.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

ALARGE number of postmasters in
Virginia will be shortly removed by
the Postmaster General, and their
places properly filed. The often
sive occupants are Malone men, par
tisans Of the vilest sort. Ii is quite
refreshing to all decent people TO see
Virginia thus cleansed and restored.
The Hartford herald., 1885-05-27

1T is reported that Mr.. Cyrus W.
Gates, of Calhoon, will start a new
paper in that place before long. The
new sheet will be independent in
politics. We wish him success