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The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
THE COMING OF LIFE BEAUTIFUL.

The spirit % God came down
In "A warm breath blown thro' the under
wood
With white wings paused DER the dank.
dumb flood
And behold. afar in the solitude,
Like Eve a-shy In her nakedness,
Ashamed of her woman's perfectness,
With uDshed tears in her appealing eyes,
stood Nature nude and brown.
No sound was there thro' all the marshy
glade,
Nor Mays young leaf To dance with its own
shade,
Chirrupofcricket,o ,or ripe nut dropping down,
But one vast realm of desolate silentnesS,
Unlocking with cold face unto the skies.
''Let there be Life" He spake;
aye things of life awake!''
A change thro' all the depths of Nature came;
Like a thick rain, behold
From the dank marsh reeds cold,
Wide-clambering down thro' all the lifeless
brake,
Crept living things, and shot with green
and gold,
Life leaped up from the waters; like flame
The rose OF Beauty burned throughout the
space,
Its fiery petals dropping living leaves;
out of the pools life rose in flying chase,
Creatures of ooze and slime, with sheeny
greaves.
Voluble each of being in its frame,
Vines each clasped each i'm passionate en-
brace,
Bird called to bird, and creeping things came
forth,
Seeking their mates DER all the wakening
earth.
"Yet Life," He called ferns woke, and bab-
bling brooks
Rilled laughing founts of moisture odors
passed
From "nderwoods sown thick with mossy
hooks,
Dripping of coolest silence; ana AT Issi,
Down dropping from the ystal cliffs of Day,
heard IA lark : song in the fields of May.
All, ye cool thoughts ye dewdrops tremulous!
And We soft -sandaled winds that come and
pass,
Billowing down the meadows populous,
Hear ye His feet upon the warm June
grass?
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26

"GTant'sMemOrial what shall il be-"
is discussed in the September number
of the North american ReuieiC, by
Launt Thompson, Karl Gerhardt, o. l..
Warner, and Wilson Mcdonald, sculp.
tors; w. II. Beard, painter; Calvert
Vaux and Henry Van Brunt, archi-
tects; and Clarence Cook, art critic.
This SYM Osium is sure to attract wide
attention at this time, when the desire
is so general to erect a monument to
Grant that shall be worthy of the man,
the nation, and American art. The
same number of the ReOiei0 contains a
consideration of the question, "Shail
our National Banking System be Abol-
ished?' by George :. Boutwell,, +. j..
Scott, s. Dana Horton and Edward H.
q. Clark. "Ouida" contributes an esq
say on "I'he Tendencies of English
Fiction" and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
writes on 1.-The Great Psychical OPP
pOrtunity.n But the most readable ar
ticle in the number is eX.Sergeant-at>
Arms French's "Reminiscences of Fa-
nous Americans" which is series of
delightful anecdotes about the famous
war senators. Mr.. French is writing
book of these "reminiscences. If it
equals this forestallment in the ReUieU.
il will be one of the famous works OF
modern literature.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
Eloquent Extract.

The Hon. John Young Brown, of
Henderson, delivered the address at the
opening of the Southern Exposition at
Louisville, August 18th, 1885. In his
address he delivered the following beau
tiful and eloquent
TRIBUTE TO KENTUCKY:
Our country is great. our blessings
unspeakable, and, next to my pride of
American citizenship, l glory that l
am Kentuckian. Applause / have
trodden the mountains of my State,
surveyed its valleys, invaded its caves,
listened to the splash of its waterfalls
and hunted through the depths of its
grand forests, and | confess a love for
it as strong as that of McGregor for his
native hills. Applause Within its
borders | have believed the air was
purer, the sky brighter and the waters
sweeter than anywhere on earth. Ma
ture has been prodigal of her gifts to
Kentucky. Geographically she is
about the central spot of the Union.
The most beautiful of rivers half encir-
Gle her with its arms of silver, and four
other navigable streams penetrate her
northern and southern divisions her
great bosom is filled full of Natures
jewels of coal and iron, more valuable
than all the diamonds, pearls and ru-
bies of the earth. She is crowned with
forests of various qualities of timber,
forming millions of as grand temples as
Druid ever worshipped in. She wears
a radiant belt of blue grass, gemmed
with elegant homes, with fields more
beautiful than any in Italy or France,
aud. throughout her southern aud west
ern naif, has sun fur cU,n, i.os.. --..si-
tobacco as rich as the valley Of the
Nile. Her horses, of the blood Of Lex>
ington and Tenbroeck, are swifter than
Arab ever mounted, and it would have
mitigated one form of heather idOlatry
had Pagan worship bowed itself before
such beasts as the kings and queens of
our Shorthorn herds. Applause. In
the Cabinet, on the field, on the ros-
trum, on the forum, on the press, and
in surgery and medicine, her SONS
knighted by her commission-have, by
their valOr, skill, ability and eloquence,
given her enduring fame. The ashes
of her heroes, both of peace and wal, ARE
in our urns, guarded by sons who re-
we're their virtues and emulate their
great deeds. The energy, courtesy,
courage and patriotism of her manhood,
and the modesty, virtue, grace and
beauty of her womanhoOd [applausel
give Kentucky lofty rank among
COmmOnwealths. This beautiful city,
the metropolis of the State, with con-
nections in every direction, by rail and
water, is fast growing in Importance as
a great commercial center. The erec-
ton of this temple-crowded with
specimens of industry and art, contribu-
tions not only of this but of foreign
countries-is an honor to your enter
prise, and an immense benefaction to
the public.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
McHenry Notes.

August IL, 1855.
Editor Herald:
Ii just lacks 3 days of being months
since We have had rain.
Crops are nearly ruined from the con-
tinued drought.
Water is scarce, not enough in Ham,
Ilton to run the engine to haul coal.
The McHenry mines will.shut down,
unless it rains shortly.
Mrs. A Duncan is very sick at this
writing; she and her family have the
sympathy of the community in this
hour of their trouble. Miss Ella Dun
can has been very sick, but is now inn
proving. Miss Ella, i'm accompany
with her brother, w. q. Duncan, re-
turned from West Virginia on the
night of the 18th, in response to tele-
gram, informing them of the sickness
of their mother.
A little child, of Richard Barnards,
died on the evening of the 18th. The
httic suicict hau occu siCh Ioi ScNciai
weeks, and it was thought that it
would recover, but death claimed it and
it has gone on to join that innumerable
throng that go to make up the King
dom of our Lord. We tender the be-
reaved parents our sympaty and trust
they may prepare themselves to join
those little ones that have been taken
from them.
Henry Artman, of Hamilton, has
been i'll for several weeks, but is i'm
proving some now.
There was a dog killed, on the prem
ises of f. G. Render, ESD, on last Fri
day evening that had every symptom
of being mad; it bit several dogs in
MchenIy, and In the country and it
would be well enough for the people
whose dogs have been bitten, and all
others to be on their guard and shoot
every dog that don't conduct himself in
a decent sort of way.
/ wish i'm this connection to return
my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all
those who supported me irrespective of
party at the last election. While it is
true was defeated yet none the less
appreciate the noble efforts of all my
friends in my behalf. With malice to-
wards none, but with charity for all
in the late contest, am sincerely,
III. Il. TAYLOR.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26

tered like FURNISHED gold. The floors
We're made of substance of such trans
parency that far below could be seen
the play Of streamers that sparkled be-
meath the brilliant glare of golden
| chandeliers that were suspended from
the Enthusiastically carved walls above.
We soon moved outward into still
more enhancing apartment, where q
throng of the same angelic creatures
that had just seen, were preparing a
banquet, while they sang:
Spirits of the earth and water
Now we make our festive time;
Let the notes of joy and sorrow
Mingle IN the merry chime.
But there was still another room
beyond, and as We entered this place
was Overawed by the grandeur and
regal dignity of the surroundings. The
entire room was draped in a rich pur-
pie and adorned by the glitter Of many
precious stones. Here there was no
light save the sparkle of the diamonds,
and in the farther end of the spacious
saloon | could just discern beautiful
throne, on which sat his majesty, who
was indeed the Prince of Darkness.
Suddenly, as if by an electric flash, the
place became ablaze with the light of
IA thousand lamps, and a mighty pro-
cession Of grotesque forms entered the
room, bearing with them a ponderous
casket filed with bright coin, which
they deposited at the feet of the King.
This being done they formed themselves
into strange figures, singing in a wild
unearthly chant, as they whirled thro'
this phantom dance
Dance ye all a merry measure
As we count the hidden treasure,
Let the cavern palace ring
As we dance before the king.
AT a signal from the monarch the
dancing ceased and the revelers were
seated. Then my very heart seemed
turning to stone, for in the dreadful
silence that followed the ghoulish eyes
vi "cit
one of his subjects advanced from his
seat, and taking me bl the arm, led
me very near to the king, who adj
dressed me as follows; 'Beggar of earth,
the price of the hidden treasure is thy
blood 1hro' this sacrifice thou be
comest the common possessor of our
wealth. The deep tones of his voice
echoed away through the sepulehral
halls of the palace, and then from all
tongues came this solemn chant
Pilgrim of the upper realm,
Pay the tribute thou dost owe;
Thou art human here as there,
Till thy human blood doth flow.
As the notes of this anthem died away
maiden Of wondrous beauty advanced
toward me, bearing in her hand a
cleaning sword, and demanded of me
that | bare my breast and receive the
thrust that should drain the fountain
of my human existence and leave me
rs one of their numbers
What passed from that moment ON,
my lips can never reveal, and in con-
clusion have only this to say, that the
entire treasury of hundred nations
would not induce me to again visit
Chimney lsland.'" SIMON.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
NO. 81.
Western Kentucky.

IL Western Kentucky hopes TO get
the next SenatOrship her leading men
cannot compose their differences and
come TO an understanding too soon.
That section has been long neglected
and even despised by the dominant
Bluegrass influence, and the contempt
with which its aspirants have been
treated il due chiefly to two causes
the rancorous rivalries Of its leaders
and the selfish intrigues of the petty
politicians who have been sent to rep
resent those counties in the conventions
and in the legislature.
The differences s1uong the former
have been bitter and uncompromising.
while the latter have kept their ears
open to every bid made by the cunning
tricksters of the Bluegrass, who have
been profuse In their promises when
they wanted the aid of the Western
delegations, and scornfully Indifferent
to them after their objects haye been
accomplished. The dupes seem to learn
nothing from experience. Each con-
vention and each legislature has illus.
trated the folly of their credulity. They
breathe threatening and hatreds for a
short time, but they return to the same
crib to be fed again with the same
husks of worthless promises and vio-
lated pledges. All they get is a few
nauseOus puffs from the newspaper
organs of the dominant clique, which
are sent home marked, to be repub.
lished in their local papers. These
they hug to their bosoms as so much
immortality, and vainly imagine Them
selves great statesmen and brilliant or
atOrs Ii is pltiful to see this ever,
recurring illustration of weakness and
eonceit, and to note the poor fruit it
bears.
1t is idle to tell them that Western
Kentucky is overtaxed that all dis
examinations are made against their
section, anu none in its favor; that the
fine turnpikes of Central and Eastern
Kentucky have been constructed at
their expense; that they pay rs high
tax on some of their horses, worth
seventy five dollars, as a rich farmer in
the Bluegrass pays ON a thoroughbred
that would bring 80, 900 any day under
the hammer, and that they even pay
the expense Of keeping up several
Eastern counties. What's all that COM
pared to the promise of An irresponsible
Upper Kentucky politician who assures
first one credulous fool and then an
other that he shall be put on the next
State ticket as Auditor or Attorney
General, OF perhaps a. Lieutenant
Governor
1t is more than probable that West
ern Kentucky can elect the next SEN
stor if her representatives will act in
something like harmnnv and eaneen-
tratc utUn a strong man, of whom
there are several. But it is idle to hope
for success otherwise.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
Excursion Ratea .

The g. .. Il s. w. X. II. Co., are
selling round-trip tickets from Beaver
Dam to Dawson, good for ten days, for
1925, and good Tor 80 days for $3.50.
They also are selling round trip tickets
over any part of their line, to be used
between Z o'clock p. NJ. Saturday, and
s o'clock A. NJ. Monday, at four cents
per mile one way. 20 If
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
The Epsiensfe of Crime.

hfCihOCldt-l
Whence comes this epidemic of sui
cides and murders? Recent discussions
have named several causes. Hon. G.
II. Reeve. of Indiana. charges it to Inv
fidel tese sehing-holding that hopeless>
ness ofa future state cripple fortitude for
bearing life's ills. Another declares
suffering from the universal business de.
preston the cause. And third writer
attributes 1t to increasing insanity, a
physician thinks much of the tendency
is inherited, while temperance sdvo-
Gates lay the responsibility upon strong
drink.
Free-thiDkers have committed sui
eide, but so haye orthodox cburehmen.
Financial straits have beset many, but
the wealthy have also taken their lives.
Insanity and dissipation have pre-
ceded suicides and family murders.
One feature common To almost every
such crime challenges attention. Well
nigh every report of suicide and family
murder, mentions the perpetrator rs
having ''for some time been subject to
melancholy" Whence comes this?
All recognized medical authorities tell
us that the fire which consumes the
brain is always kindled by deraDge-
ment of digestion; that good digestion
is impossible without pure blood, and
pure blood is never known when the
liver and kidneys are out OF order. Un-
der such circumstances, a preventive
should be sought, and tor this Warmers
safe cure is soyereign-A fact eoneesied
by the best authorities in the land, and
il is especially commended by the eele>
brated DIR. Dio Lewis.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
The Courageous Editor who has Made
Shocking Disclosures of
London Life.

We give an authentic and recent lik-
ness of w. II. Stead, editor of the Pal
Nal Gazette, London, who has let all
the world know how eminently de,
praved are some men who figure in the
highest English society. The names
of these spoilers of innocence have not
been made public, as yet, but what Mr..
Stead has said to their measureless dis
grace, has been substantiated by the in
vestigations of a committee consisting
of some of the most eminent represen-
tative men i'm England. One result of
the disclosures made is the probability
that Parliament will leglslate in the d.
rection Of Offering greater protection to
poverty and innocence against tire
hideous spoliation wrought by wealth
and power allied to gross sensuality.
Mr.. Stead was born at Howden, in the
county of Northumberland in 1850. He
was educated chiefly at home by his
father, who was a Congregational min
lister of humble means; but at twelve
years of age was sent from home to
school. After remaining there two
years, he began to earn his livelihood.
His first employment was in the Rus
sian Consulate at Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Discovering an extraordinary aptitude
and love for journalistic work, he next
found employment on a newspaper, and
when only twenty-One years old, was
given the position of editor of daily
Radical journal published at Darling
ton, Durham, a town situated about
forty miles south of Newcastle. From
this position he was called to be assis-
tant editor of the Pal Mall Gazette,
under John Morley, the celebrated
writer and editor. When Mr.. Morley
resigned his position, Mr.. Stead was
promoted to it. His incumbency of the
chair of one of the most in nfluencial pa
pers i'm Europe has been chiefly re-
markable for his consistent champions
ship of Russia in the Afghan dispute;
and, more particularly, for the shocking
discoveries he has made of wickedness
in high places.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26

q. Wayne Griffin Il Bro. can always
be relied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything, but to secure the
Agency for such articles as have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the
people, thereby sustaining the reputa-
ton of being always enterprisIng, and
ever reliable. Having secured the
Agency for the celebrated DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, will
sell it ON positive guarantee. Ii will
surely cure any and every affection Of
Throat, Lungs, and Chest, and to show
ouI confidence, we invite you to call
and get Trial Bottle Free.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
Bucklen's Aruica SAlve.

The best salve i'm the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, Or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price 25c,
per box. For sale by Griffin d Bro,
Hartford, Ky. 2s If.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
PATRONIZE HOME.

IL Is a well-known fact that every state In
the Union has its patent medicines, some OF
them truly meritOriOus and others less
80. They are all able 10 furnish many testi-
mOnials. but those testifying are generally
strangers TO us. But Mr.. T. E. Hchey, OF
Princeton, KY, well-known in this seetiOn
OF the State has prepared several rsmedies,
consisting Of Richey's Pills. Dysentery Cure
Liniment. &e and hundreds Of our neigh
bors and friends are testifying that the-e REM
edies are all good. They are for sale by all
Druggists. For further information address
7tf Il. n. RICHEY. Princeton, Ky.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26

The unprecedented success and mer-
it of Ely's Cream Balm-a real cure for
catarrh, hay fever and cold in the head
has .inducded many adventures to
place catarrh medicines bearing some
resemblance in appearance, style or
name upon the market, In order to
trade upon the reputation of Ely's
Cream Balm Many In your immedi-
ate locality will testify in highest COM
mendation of it. Don't be deceived.
But only buy Ely's Cream Balm.
A particle is applied into each nostril;
no pain; agreeable to use. Price fifty
cents; of druggists.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY

Baptist-Services Tuesday and "Wednesday
nights after the first Sunday in each month
Rev. J. -. Coleman, pastor.
NJ. T.. Church South-Services third anu
ourth Sundays IN each month-Rev. 4. a,
Edwards. Pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Service second
aud fourth Sunday and sunday nights IN
each month. Rev. j. r. Mcdonald, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal (colored) - Services
every sunday morning and night. sabbath
school at y A. N-Rev. Jas. Bowren, Pastor:
Alpha Baptist Church lcoloredl-flrst ana
Third SUNDAYS at al A. N. and ~ y. M.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
Whats the Matter with Your

swell. not much in particular. But
Pm little ailing all over. l don'tsleep
well, and my kidneys are out of order,
and can't enjoy my meals, aud Pve a
touch of rheumatism, and once in a
while a twinge of neuralgia" Now,
neighbor, you seem to want general
fixing up, and the thing to do it is
Browns Iron Bitters. Mr.. A. J. Pick
rell, of Ennis, Texas, says, 81 was a
sickly man. Browns Iron Bitter made
me healthy and strong"
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
Fits I!

All fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve RestOrer. No fits after
first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and 500 trial bottle free to
fit cases. Send to DIR. Kline, 9SI Arch
st., Philadelphia, Pa. II ll91yr.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
P A 7 EN- 7 s

Obtained, and all Patent Business attended
To for Moderate Fees.
Our Office Is opposite the U. ). Patent once
and we can obtain Patents in less time than
those remote from Washington.
send Model or Drawing. We advise as 10
patentability tree Of charge: and We make
No Charge Unless Patent Il secured.
We refer, here, 10 the Postmaster. the Supt
OF Money Order Div, and to officials Of the
U. ;. Patent Offiee. For circular, advice.
terms and references to actual clients i'm your
own State OF county. write to
G. A. SNOW AGO.,
Stf OpPatent Once, Washington. ID. &.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
LOUaE MEervNGs.

a Y.M.-HARTFORD LODGE, No. l56.--
"A. Meets first Monday night in each
MONTH =. r.. HILL, W. NJ.
IA. .WEINsHEIMER, Secretary
ID A. M.-KEYSTONE CHAPTER, No
IL. llO-Meets second Monday In each
month"; w. II MOORE, II. p.
II. H.WkINsHEIMER Secretary.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26
SU BSCRIPTION RATES.
DIRECTORY.
COUNTY DIRECTORY,

CIRCUITCOURT.
Hon .LuciusP. Little, Judge, ,owensDoro
don Joseph Noe, Attorney, Calhoon.
a. 4 Bean, Jailer, Hartford.
Clarence Hsrdwick, Clerk, Hartford.
IP Barrett. Master Commissioned, Hartford.
r. p. Hooker, sheriff, Beaver Dam.
Deputies: l.. y. Loney. McHenry; J. 4,
Gilmore, fordsVilie; q. Z. Butler Crom-
Coart begins fourth Mondays in May and
November and continues four weeks each
term
COUNTY COURT
=. " Massie, Judge, Hartford.
a, J. smith, Clerk, Hartford.
IA. q. kinsolVing, Attorney, Hartford.
Court begins ON the nrst Monday In every
QUARTERLY COURT.
Begins on the third Mondays in January,
April, July and october.
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Begins ON the nrst Mondays in January
orHERCoUNTH OFFICERS.
r.. a.. BARNETT, Surveyor, Hartford.
John W. Moseley, Assessor. Whitesville.
r l. Felix, school Commissioner, Hartford
POLICE COURTS
Hartford-J. =. Glenn, Judge; John r.
bean, Marshall. Courts held fourth Mon
day IN March, June, sept. and December.
Beaver Dam-B. r. Newell, Judge; VIM.
IA. .Blankcnship, Marshal. Courts held LIST
Saturday inJa nuary, April, July and Oct.
Cromwell-N. L. Daniel, Judge; IA. 4.
Wise, Marshal. Courts held second Satur-
day in January, April, July and oetober
Ceral No--N. u. Fulkerson, Judge; j. = TIL
ford Marshal. Courts held2i saturday IN
January, April, July and ociooer.
Hamilton-J. W. Lankiord, Judge; p. NJ.
Brown, marshal. Courts held third satur-
day in Jan uary, April, July and October
kockport-T. Robertson, Judge; no mar
Snal. Courts held nrst Thursday IN jan
uary, April, July ana october.
kosine-I.. T. Cox, Judge; b. l.. Boyd. mar
shal. Courts held LIST saturday in January,
April, July and October
JUSTICES COURTS.
FoRpsvILLK.
il. Harder, Mar. 5 June sept. Dec.s
lanes Miller, 4" -
BUFoRp.
CL. Fields, II 10 Is 10
]. .McKIdley, Mar. Il June II Sept. Dee.2
Il. A. stevens, Mar. June sept. 10 Dec. ii
\ IL RVers 10 -" 4" 10
RocKPoRT.
Il. Duncan, Mar. - June II sept. Dec. 10
W /. Rowe, Az
W. N. Autry Mar !. Jnneis sept 10 pee'is
CROMWELL; =, -,
yno 4. Morton" ~ II y =
l.. Arbuckie, Mar. "a June "A Sept. "a Dec. "a
CoNsTABLEs.
For,isville : ]. W. Payne, Post once
address, Fordsville.
Buford-eseo. IA. Lanham.
Rockport-6eo. NJ Maddox.
Rosine-w: l. Miller, post-ofiice Horse
Branch. -
Cromweil-s. Leach. Post-ofnce Crom-
well.
The Hartford herald., 1885-08-26

The following is list of soldiers,
originally from Kentucky, who fell at
the battle of the Alamo, Texas. The
heirs of either of them can learn some,
thing of great interest by addressing the
editor of the HERALD.