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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03
snsued. and in the end all six birds flew

away.
In the New Guinea rivers the croco,
dies are pretty numerous. and some OF
the stories about them are particularly
thrilling. A native went to the. beach
at break of day. In the twilight he OBJ
served what he took to be log of wood
lying on the black sand. To his horror,
the log became animated and rushed
upon him, being in reality hungry
crocodile watching for prey. A smart
blow on the neck from the serrated tail
laid him on the sand. He was then
grabbed by the right thigh and carried
into the sea. The paws, with thor
sharp claws, were used, not the jaws OF
the reptile. The poor man had nothing
in his hand to defend himself with. He,
however furiously beat its paws with
his clenched fist, and so much alarmed
it that it relaxed its hold for second
and retired to little distance, still in
tent upon its prey.
Fortunately. heard the screams Of
the man at the first, and happily arrived
at his side just as the reptile looscd its
grip. My loud cries so alarmed the
crocodile that it made of into deep
water. As soon rs the native was safe
on shore, ran for my rifle, rammcd
two bullets into it, and wadcd into the
shallow water in search of the scaly foe.
1t rose just where it had previously dis
appeared and received both bullets in
the eye; but 1t was not until the follow
ing day that the body was secured.
The slugs testified to its identity.
On another occasion, u famous war
rior, fishing in this river alone one day
he unwisely stood in the Strcam-was
clutched on both sides OF his body by
the claws of q crocodile. The brave
fellow instantancously grasped the sep
arate claws of either paw and forced
them back with tremendous violence.
dislocating them. The brute, not liking
this unexpected reception. made off; but
the man carried the marks to his grave.
We are often followed and annoyed
by crowds Of natives. One day a man
with a large, round club persisted in
walking behind mo, and uncomfortably
near. Had / that club in my hand |
should feel little more easy. When
on the beach we saw the canoes had
left the vessel and were hurrying
ashore. Our boat was soon ailoat.
Still, we had some distance to go. |
must have that club, or | fear that CUB
will have mo. had large piece Of
hoop-iron, such as is highly priced by
the natives, in my satchel. Taking it,
wheeled quickly round, presented it
to the savage, whose eyes were dazzled,
as with bar Of gold. With my left
hand | caught the club, and before he
became conscious Of what was done, |
was heading the procession, armed az y
savage, and good deal more comfort
able. We got safely away.
The people Of New Guinea are all
good swimmers, and it is pleasure to
SEQ them diving, turning somersaults
and ducklng one another in the water.
They are also fond OF games, especially
foot races, in which both boys and girls
take an active part. Beads and look
ing-glasses are given as prizes, and
when others carry off the palm no bad
spirit is shown.-Goiden Days.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused
In the vicinity Of Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery of Mr.. j. E.
Corley, who was so helpless he could
not turn in bed, or raise his head ;
everybody said he was dying of con-
sumption. A trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Find
ing relief, he bought large bottle
and box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills; by the time he had taken two
boxes of Pills and two bottles of the
Discovery, he was well and had gain.
ed in flesh thirty-six pounds.
Trial bottles Of this Great Discov
cry for Consumption free at ]. r.
Armistead's.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03
Louisville Post.

AOuAoNhAO Oois
Jim Cummings is still at large and
is still grieving over the incarcera-
ton Of Messenger Fotheringham. Mr..
Cummings should bury the plundered
treasure of the Adams Express COM
pany in some secluded spot and come
in and take his punishment like a
little man. If he does not do this the
detectives will probably bankrupt
the express company, in the expen-
sive hunt which has now been prose-
cuted for four weeks with something
less than one clew per week. Mr..
Cummings should have some regard
for the feelings of Mr.. Pinkerton.-
st. Louis Republican.
A sealskin sacque for the Bartholdi
statue would cost $275, ,4S3, a decent
bonnet $ll,4S3, and a pair of shoe
$l,S47. The above statements are
made in order TO scoop" and silence
the statistical fiend.-Minneapolis
Tribune.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03
Forced to Yield to His Friends.

jenkins Ito Joncs)-Why don't you
run for the Legislaturep
Jones--0, Ihave never thought any
thing about it.
Jenkins You could be elected.
Jones You don't think so.
Jenklns--I know ii. nH
Note from Jones In tho next morn
Ing's paper; an desire to yield Ia
many friends l hereby announce myself
as candidate for the Legislature. ]
have not sought this office, but am
compelled to yield to my fricndG
ATkansaw zravelsr.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03

Talk about the mills of the Gods
grinding slowly, but to watch mur-
der case in the Laurel circuit court
drag its weary length along 10 an un-
satisfactory conclusion, one would
conclude that the mills OF justice new
er grind-London Leader.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03

Bullock & Co., of New York have
bought the Memphis waterworks for
$500,00O.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-03
~ Am Sure"

l am sure Gooch's Mexican Syrup
is the best medicine l ever heard Of.
My baby has been suffering with a
cough for three weeks, and 6doscs of
the Syrup cured il.
JOIN DREFFER, JR.,
No. IA West Bird St., Covington, Ky.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

TEE 81. James Gazette emits a wltherlng
blast Of tory rage for the benefit OF the city
Of Boston IN particular with incidental
profit to the American people and the rest OF
mankind. "Another United States legis-
lature," It says, "has congratulated the
author Of tho separation bill, Mr.. Glad
stone Is grateful. He has teegraphed to
the Boston people, who held mass meet
ing under their Irish mayor the other day,
to soy that 'the moral support OF the
Americans encourages him profoundly. As
lie seems likely to get very little support,
moral or other, from this side Of the At
lGntic, lie is naturally strengthened by
what comes TO him from the other. In the
end, however, he might do better without
Il. II American legislators like to amuse
themselves by passing resolutions about a
measure before the English parliament,
they can do so. America is free aud in-
dependent country. But so for the present
js Great Britain; and we shall take leave to
manage our own affairs in the way that
suits uE, whether or not II happens to gain
:he moral support Of our loving American
cousins" II is awfully severe to call
Boston macs meeting "another American
legislature.n oar big cousin Bull should
bot permit himself to get In passion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
PERSONALITIES.

THERE are 1,Gl5 convicts in the Ohio peni-
tentiaIy-mostly politicians.
TIE Postmaster General has returned from
his fishing excursion In Virginia.
NINE. TIEo Is about to make her appearance
in q new operetta, mimi Plnsln," at the Paris
Nouyeautes,
Col. HOUSTON RucRER formerly Of Lynch.
burg, Va, but now residing in Now YORK city,
is in the city.
DR.. G. CORRAL who has been appointed Ro-
livian minister to Washington, has arrived ut
Panama, en- route here.
Miss swEErAPPLE, who spent a fortnight In
the city, has returned to her home am ong the
orange groves In Florida.
RuGER DoNoHo and Ernest Major. two Wash
ington artists have contributed two exc client
studies TO the Paris salon this year.
SAM JONES and Sam Small, the two revival
| Isis who started In on the work of converting
Baltimore last night, passed through the city
on Saturday.
THERE is a movement In the Massachusetts,
legislature to raise the percentage OF drinks
which shall be considered Notwithstanding
| from TO of alcohol.
ALICE JUMBO, the widow OF the only dead
and stuffed Jumbo, is said to be perceptibly
fading, She should not be trusted on the rail-
road tracks In her present state Of grief,
MRS. ABBA GOULD WOoIsoN, authoress OF
| George Eliot ana Her Herolnes," has boen
chosen as poet Of the centennial anniversary Of
! the city of Portland, which takes place on the
| 18th Of July.
COUNT HERBERT BISMARCK, who was At.
tackled with inflammation OF the lungs several
daysAgo, is now improving. Prince bismarck,
In order to attend to his sons ofolal duties,
has postponed his visit to Friedrlehsruhe.
"MonIER HUBBARD" gowns are under the
| ban in Burlington, n. j., the mayor having for.
bidden q woman to appear upon the street
without n belt or an escort, In case she has an
escort, he can give the mayor belt"
| De. W. A, HAMMOND of New York, formerly
surgeon general of tho United States army, was
married to Miss Esther Dyer Chaplin, at the
residence of Mrs. Frances ]. Vlnton, grand.
mother OF the bride, ut Providence, Il, l., last
Saturday.
THE general ofthc Iosuits has published the
statistics of the order, showing that 1t counts
2,tOO missionaries, and that II can boast OF hav.
ing 24S saints, 1900 martyrs, 10 popes, % car
dinals 1000 archbishops aud bishops, and
| 600 authors.
MRS WM. FISHER, OF New York city, who
| spent the winter at the capital and Is known
to many Of our people, has purchased house
| on the corner OF n aud Fifteenth streets north.
west, from Mr. J, G, Clark, aud will come here
In the autumn 10 dwell
#, b. ALDRIdH does not believe the current
newspaper paragraph that he was dlsgustad
with the cCol treatment ne recently received
at the capital whIio W. d. lInwelli war
| nuniatd, nId bases his disbelief on the fact
tha, lc lRs 40; been Ia Washington since l5J1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

WHAT this country needs is more money
per capita, Since this administration has
been in power the policy Of contraction has
been inaugurated while population has In
creased. Without further legislation the
Secretary of the Treasury has power to In
per month. This would make an annual
demand equal to the output of our silver
mines; It would go far to restore the equi-
lihrium between silver and gold, and 1t
would furnish the money for enterprises
that would give employment to unemployed
labor Yet this Democratic administration
lacks the statesmanship and the common
sense to act when 1t has the power to benefit
the people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
Present Prospects OF Home Rule.

hFuhptfNs VI hOllt Ahuits
The New York Herald Of yesterday con-
tanned corroborative statements from two
members Of parliament who are we'll quail
fed TO pass judgment upon the present po'
sition Of Mr.. Gladstone and his opponents.
Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, who is probably
the most judicial and experienced OF Lon
don Journalists, says that Mr.. Gladstone
has for several years been In favor Of the
general prlrciplc Of home rule, but found
the practical application beset by two grave
difficulties "lIe was not quite satisfied
that the real majority Of the Irish people
were strongly IN favor Of home rule, and
he had not seen what he considered a salts
factory plan TO accomplish home rule. The
lrst difficulty was removed altogether by
the late elections and the return OF eighty.
six home rule members. The second din.
Guilty Mr.. Gladstone resolved by trying 20
devise a scheme himself. That particular
scheme may fail-in all probability will
fail-but II II fails It win only be succeeded
by u scheme better, more comprehensive,
more satisfactory, which will be passed /;
may be by liberals, may be by tories, but It
will be passed. Gladstone will educate
England as Parroll has educated Glad
stone.m
In another cable dispatch Mr.. James
O'Kelly points out that the present drift
Of opinion in England and Scotland Is
toward even larger settlement than Mr..
Gladstone proposes, and in the direction OF
the American federal system. He says !:
"The federation Of England, Ireland, Scot
land, and Wales is now generally discussed,
and is undoubtedly coming within the
sphere of practical politics. This solution
involves the establishment Of four local
parliaments for domestic affairs and an i'm
| perial parliament to deal with the affairs Of
the empire. Chamberlain would probably
support this plan, because II would secure
the absolute unity of the empire, as In the
| United States.n
In maturing that scheme, which is event
ually to he accepted by a majority OF the
constituencies in Great Britain, It is quite
possible that the tories, finding their exist
ence as political party threatened not only
with disaster but annihilatlon, may bid
higher than the radicals. 1t is not the first
time that those worldly-wise philosophers
have "found the wings bathing and stolen
their clothes;" but, so far as the Irish peo
pie are concerned, it does not greatly mat
Ter now as to which of the English parties
may attach the privilege of solving thu
difficulty. Whether the liberals or thu
toiies lie in power when home rule is com
fortably established in the statute book ant
an Irish parliament in College Green, 1t Il
more than probable that Mrs. Parnell, thu
mother of the successful leader, who in {
short time is going on visit to her son il
Ireland, viii have the pleasure Of being
present in Dublin upon the opening day o
the new national assembly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

WHILE the southern press is stopping
over with fulsome laudation of Jefferson
Davis, it still finds room for an occasional
reference to "pension raids" For example
the Charleston Ne,os and Courier thinks
The ex.soldiers Of the Union have had all
they are entitled to II not great deal more.
The national treasury has been raided upon
very extravagantly In their interest and 1t
is time this species Of 'robbery" is stopped.
The writer says
The soldiers ana sailors dodge has had its
day and must so along with all the other rub
bish that has accumulated during the last
twenty years OF Republican rule.
} Now that the edct has gone forth we
suppose It must be obeyed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

THE New York World, with its usual af-
fuenco of misinformation, remarks that
II is question whether there would be any
economy in expendlng s300,00O on the white
house. IL is probably not worth patching to
that extent. During the Illness of President
Garfield it was stated by architects that the
cl aractcr Cf the structure was such as to pre-
clude proper ventilation and the successful ap-
rlCaIion of modern improvements conducive
to health and comfort. At various times thare
have been complaints of the unsuitablity of
The building for the uses to which 1t Is put
The presumption is that II cannot be made
satisfactory, and that the money which the
Senate voted for proposed Improvements and
additions had better be saved and applied
either TO the erection of separate home for
the President away from his place of business
or to new and appropriate edifice 70: both
purposes.
The money voted by the Senate is to
build new presidential residence, not to
repair the old one. 1t seems next to i'm
possible for the World to understand what
is going on in Congress since Mr.. Pulitzer
discontinued his regular daily attendance
as a member of the House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

sSxaa SPECIAL EoTICE.-GLYMoNTI M
kSS PROVEMENT AND EXCURSION COM
PANY-But a limited amount of stock rc-
mains unsold; no better investment. Shares,
s25. With each is given building lot Of
8, 600 square feet. For full part .ulars of this
enterprise call at Office Of the Geuernl Agent.
LANG & TOLER,
Real Estate Dealers, No. COS + st. n. W.
fnT.In
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

THE competition between the pool cable
lines, engineered by Gould, and the Mackay-
Bennett Commercial Cable, has reduced the
rates OF the pool lines from fifty to twelve
Commercial Cable from forty to twenty-five
cents word. The New York Herald urges
the people to stand by the independent line,
and gives as a reason that without its COM
petition prices would still be sixty cents n
word. Time alone can tell whether the
whale swallows Jonah, or Jonah swallows
The whale
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

America has moro OF ireland in It's borders
than the United Kingdom holds. The fate
Of ireland is profoundly interesting theme
to the universal American mind. And we
may add mat, in taking an active part in
the ltish question, this country ls doing
for good reasons just what England did
toward us twenty-five years ago without
any such reasons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

PEOPLE who regard the pending labor
troubles as an indication that the republic
is going to smash are needlessly alarmed.
There is good brain power on both sides of
the conflict, aud behind all is that great
conseryator, public opinion, which may be
safely depended upon to check extremists.
The republic 10 In good health and there is
no cause to fear that lis future will not
meet.the magnificent promise Of It's past.
"Ye fearful souls fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
are big with mcrGles, and Will break
in blessings on your head"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

Fx.Gov. MCDONALD, Of Indiana, has favored
the country With long talk upon the present
worslugmen's troub,es.-B,s.3n idrcriissf.
When was Mcdonald governor of In
diana? TO what Office was he last elected
by the Ieople of Indiana. He got into The
Senate through a Democratic victory
planned and mainly achieved by Mr.. Voor-
hees. In that memorable campaign Mr.
Mcdonald kicked against the platform to
which the victory was principally due.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
PERsOYAL COArFoRr.

GoRNs, Gc.-"THE WISE FOR HEALTH
on daily walks depend" and thousands
DIR. WHITE & SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1ii6 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, and
II North Eutaw st., Baltimore, for rellof ffom
and avoidance OF corns, buniOns, diseased
nails, and other foot ailments. FOrtieth year
Of pTnolIee. 81 q slllIng.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
OFFICIAL.


Notice is hereby given that all persons who are
entitled 20 share Of the "vrginiush Indemnity
find, and hnye not HA yet presented their claims
thereto, shall present their claims duly sub
slanuaied, 10 The Secretary OF state Of the
United Htatcs within six months from the
TWELFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1888, Or
he held as forever barred nom any participation In
said fund. und further, thRl the balance OF aid
fund which shall reuNin unclaimed Ht the cXpirp-
tion Of the aforesaid period Of six months shall be
distributed pro rata, among the benedcllles Inder
the original distribution, provided they, or their
heirs, or representatives. shall within the six
months next succeeding the said former period pre-
sent 10 the Secretary OF state petitions for thrir
shares OF said balance. II. ~. BAYARD.
Secretary NJ state.
de15, 25Jail|. i,M313, "a. .mha, 3.o3ap2 e,22,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

THIS is a striking period in American
history. On Friday last little girl who
attends a school in this city asked her
father low people went about strikes,
"Why DO you want to know?m ?m said the
parent. "Because we are going to have Il
strike in our school. 1t is to be against
the teacher. We know, Of course, that
we must have brooms of some sort, but we
don't know whether we are to strike our
teacher with the handles or the broom part"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

SENATORS EDMUNDs AND HoAR deny that they
said the soldier business had been oyerdone."
We are sorry that they repud!ate such scn-
sible remark. This government was made !cs
something else besides awarding pensions-
Nltto'k Landmark.
1t appears to have been made to be run
by and in the interest Of the party which,
having failed in Il tremendous effort to de-
strcy 1t, has finally gotten possession OF its
machinery .by DISTINGUISHING the majority
III various states.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

s-Sgs no ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
w The wJfk now being done on Mrs. NJ.
A. LNNNS n " building, No. 48i Pa. ave-. is
eighl-hour role. my3.lt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

"Fx. PRESIDENT" TmDEN contented him
self with one message. Ex-President Davis
is firing of messages at the rate of four a
week. 1t must be confessed, however, that
Tilden's solitary effort was worth more
than the entlie product of his distinguished
competitor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

FOR the purpose of extending the influence
Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, during the con-
gresslonal campaign of 1886 We will send tho
elght.ragc Saturday Virginia edition to any
address for six months for lNy cents. At this
low price there can be no clubbing rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

THE British house of commons meets to-
day, but will not take up the home rule bill
till Thursday. Then the great struggle OF
the century will begin in earnest. When 1t
will end no man can ioretell. How it will
no reasonable man can doubt. Gladstone
has made home rule inevitable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
7 LoYDs 3-CENT WASHINGTON Ex.
PRESS.

Baggage delivered 10 all parts OF the city
railroads, steamboats,, &c. Furniture, sewing
machines, type-writers, &c, carefully removed
Trunks takon 10 any part Of tho house without
extra charge, Persons returning 10 tho city
can leave their checks NJ either Ollioo.
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
Office 1908 y u. N. w. Branch Offices 9th
and Is sts N. W., basement Howard House;
Duokett's Pharmacy, cor. Pa. ay. and 21l at.
N. W.; 626 o st. N. W.; Frank Pltzer u CO.,
dniggist, cor. East Capitol and 6th sts. q. Il.
JOHN g. HAWLEY,
Proprietor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03

WAR DEPARTMENT, May 3, 1885.
Sealed proposals lin dupllGate) will be re.
ceived at this office untll ~ O'Clock noon,
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1886, for supplying the
War Department and its Bureaus with ICE
The Ice must be of best quality OF Northern
Ice, solid, clear, and free from snow or other
impurities, and must be delivered at the sew.
in Washington, and weighed upon the Depart
ment scales. Daily deliveries, excepting Sun
days and recognized holidays will be required.
The quantity required is estimated at 100000
pounds, more or less.
bond, with approved security, will bo re-
quircd IN case of award.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any and all bids and TO waive defects.
Bids must be inclosed In sealed envelopes
indorsed on the outside proposals for Ice"
aud addressed 10 the undersigned.
@. II. HOYT,
Assistant quartermaster, U. s. A.
mrI q r inSSa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-03
Assistant quartermaster, 0. s.
myl,8,4,5,le7&B
DRoPosALs FOR IRON LATHING.
OFFICE OF BuILpIso FOR

OFFICE or BUILDING FOR
STATE WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20, 1886.
Sealed proposals for furnishing, delivering,
ard putting in place the lathing and lathed
itOn partitions using corrugated or fiat sheet
iron laths In the West and Center wings of the
Building for State, War, and Navy Depart
ments. In this city, will be received ut this
office until ~ NJ, ON WEDNESDAY, tue 18th
DAY of MAY, 1856, and opened Immediately
thereafter I'm presence of bidders.
Specifications, general instructions 10 bidders,
and blank forms Of proposal Will be furnished
of construction. on application 10 this office.
THOMAS LINCOLN CASEY,
Colonel Corps Of Engineers.
apps, 80 myi ,3,1O.ll