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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
DEATHS.

Otto DAhm, a German, aged about
forty-fve, died in this city at 0
o'clock, a. m, Wednesday, of yellow
jaundice. lie had been sick for sew
eral weeks. Deceased had been q
citizen of the United States for 20
years, having served in the late war
and had been in the employ of Ferd
Schmidt for several years past. His
remains were laid 10 rest in the City
Cemetery yesterday.
Curtis d. Wood, one of the oldest
men in the county, died eight miles
east of the city, last Monday night
aud his remains were brought to the
city Wednesday and inferred in the
Cemetery. He was the first male
child born In IIopkinsville and would
have been ninety had he lived until
next April. Deceased was an uncle
of DR.. Ben s. Wood, of this city, and
leaves two children, a son and Q
daughter.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Mrs. Edgar L. Hendricks, formerly
Miss Mollie b, Morton, died at her
home in jacksonville, KY, on Sun
day, January %, 1888, at l P. NJ, af-
ter lingering illness. She was 80
years old. Mollie Morton was a great
belle in society, not only in the vicin-
lily of her home but throughout Ken
lucky. She was one Of the most at
tractive and fascinating women who
ever claimed this proud old Common
wealth, so noted in this respect, as
her birthplace. She won mems
hearts seemingly without effort, SO
engaging were her manners and love-
ly her character. She was a woman
ofextraordinary mental endowment
aud of such a magnetic nature that
involuntarily she influenced all with
whom she came in contact.-Owens-
boro Messenger.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
SPECIAL LOCALS
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Meacham & Wilgus,
publishers and printers, OF Hopkins
vile, KY, has been dissolved by mu-
tual consent, Chas. M. Meacham re-
firing. The business will in the fu-
ture be carried on by w. A. Wilgus,
who will collect all accounts due the
late firm and settle all liabilities OF
the same. CHAs. NJ. MEAcHAM,
Dec. 30, 1887. W. A. WiLGUs.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Mr.. j, d. Russell, one of our most
popular merchants and best business
men, has been elected Vice-President
of the Planters Bank and will enter
upon the discharge of his duties
in few weeks. While his numer-
GUS friends dislike to give up such a
good merchant from the mercantile
field, they will be glad to know that
he has been honored with such a
prominent position In The Bank.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
Young Husband (who thinks OF

Young Husband (who thinks Of
reforming) = Jennie, my dear, l
know you have been silently grieyed
and panied for long time on account
ofmy absence from home every even
ing. / am going to turn over now
leaf and I'm gong to begin tonight"
Young Wife-"Oh, Edwin, yon don't
know how happy you've made me.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

"Heaven is not reached at a single
bound"
sung DIR. Holland, and the same may
be said of health. But manya sick
person would make rapid strides in
the direction of complete health by
using DIR. r. V. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" 1t is SOW
ereign remedy for all forms of scrof-
ulous diseases, kings evil, tumors,
white swellings, fever-sores, scrofu-
lous sore eyes, as well as for other
blood and skin diseases.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

Miss Alice Fitzpatrick, a Nashville
young lady, has accepted an engage
mcnt with the Wilbur Opera Co.
Hopkinsville people will have a
rare opportunity afforded them to-
morrow evening TO witness the great
drama "Michael Strogoff." 1t will
be presented in all its original splon-
dor, and is supplemented with a
large number of specially features,
which make the play still more pleas
ing. SO large a number Of people
and the immense amount of scenery
can not be brought TO place of this
size without heavy expense and a
large audience should greet the per-
formance. We append a few words
from the Atlanta Constitution
"The largest audience that has yet
assembled at DeGive's was present
last night TO witness the perform
ance of "Michael Strogofl." This
play has found immense favor with
the public. 1t has pleased since its
first presentation. In Paris 1t ran
for nearly three years, aud also had
long run in London aud New York,
and Is now on the road for its fifth
season. This being its second season
in Atlanta, it was given welcome
reception"
The Booth-Barrett Company is
making its way to California by the
Southern route, and will appear next
in Memphis.
Patti Rosa is playing in Chicago.
Thacher, Primrose & Vests Min
strels are doing the Northern cities.
Lolita opened in Louisville Monday
night in her new play, "Pawn Ticket
No. DO"
Nellie Free commenced an engage
ment in Greensboro last night.
The Booth-Barrett Company will
play in Louisville May 10th, llth and
18th.
Nelson Compton and Louis Wood
ruff, two members of the Nellie Ere,
Company, fought over that star a
the Geneva Hotel in Cincinna
vi, Sundays Compton attempted I,
brain Woodruff with a poker but wa
'r'seventcd.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Hunger has no pride. A ragged and
unkempt specimen of humanity made
the customary appeal at theback-door.
Not receiving instant relief, he
moaned "But, marin, mine is sad
case. I've been burned out O. house
and home, and l haven't ate thing
for three days" "Been burned out OF
house and home ?" eyes, marin, you
may have seen about it in the news
papers, down to Bridgeport, you
know. / am one of the balloons, and
l lost every thing but what / stood
on.-Boston Transcript.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Lyons Tasteless Chill Tonic is as
pleasant to the taste a. Lemon Sugar
children eat it and never know it i.
medicine; never fails to cure Scots
Sold by II. 3. Garner.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

When Baby wao sick, We gave her CastoriA
When aho was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When abe became Miss, she chung 10 castOriA,
When ShO had Children, she gave them Castoria
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Last Saturday an old colored man
named Tom Gray, living near Mr.. Ed.
Walkers, lost his house and contents
by fire. He had some insurance but
not enough to cover the loss.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

l. LANGUAGES English, Latin, Greek,
French and German.
Q. SCIENCE Mental, Moral and Physical.
3. ENGIHEERISG-Applied Mathematics.
4. COaMERCE-Commercia Law, CONNER
cial Arithmetic and Book keeping.
9. NORMAL CoURsE-( Designed, especially,
for the instruction OF those who expect to teach)
Theory and Practice OF Teaching, Normal
Methods. Graded Schools. School Government.
School Amusements, Teachers Institutes, etc.
8. PREPARATORY AND PRIMARY TRAINING
Reading, spelling, Writing, Geography, Arith
metic, etc.
I. MUSIC and ART.
s. Two LITERARY SOCIETIES-Essay Read
ing, Defamation, Recitation and Debating
8. Daily Reading and Writing exercises fol-
pupils IN all Departments.
liz WORK the College challenges comparison
with any other first clasa college or school
Aouthy Reports sent to parents and guardians
Both sexes admitted TO the Study Hall ant
Recitation Rooms. Yousg ladies board will
the President in college building. Young gen
tlemen in private families. Pupils cnterini
school on the lst OF January, 1888, and remain
ing until the close OF the session in june, will
receive ono months tuition free. Terms MOD
rRATE For further particulars, catalogues
Etc. address JAMES Il. SCOBEl,
President.
e|ar Pref. II, L. LiPsCoMB, v. z
| l-rFEsK Comidit CaSats
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up as estray by Marion Morris. living
on West Fora Creek, three miles east of Elmo,
in Christian County, on the 18th day OF Jan
uary, 1888, one bay mare, aged about Il 70 ycers,
no white. with sores and scars on hind legs and
saddle marks. and about l4lS hands high, but
having no brands or other marks and which |
have appraised ut the value Of Forty Dollars.
Witness my hand this 2lst day OF January, 1888.
II THOS. NJ. BARKER, j. r. u. c.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Children take Lyon, sTasteless Syrup
Of Quinine and never know it is med
ecina. -5e cts. Sold by II. B. Garner.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

Cousin Jack wants me 10 90 TO the
theatre with him tonight aud you can
take care of the baby."-New Haven
News.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27

The names Of visitors and absentees and 9TH
err such society items are respectfully solicited
for this column. We will be glad II our local
patrons will cooperate with us In making this
department = complete social register.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
For Louisville, Chesapeake q Ohio
Route.

NO, has Pullman Buhcu sleeping thra 70
Nickbburg and New Orleans without change.
Connects for all points in Texas, Arizona and
California. Ne. has Combination Parlor, Re-
Ginning Chairs, and Sleeping Cars 10 Memghis.
Round trip rate, Louisville 10 Old Point Com
fort and return $500 good until October 9lst.
Fare one way ia $500. Through Pullman Buf-
fel sleeping Cara from Louisville to Old Point.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-27
TINE TABLE FOR lsAiNs- RAINS
L. & N. Railroad.

L. q N. Railroad.
DEPARr souTn-4:is and GAS A.M.;S.lop. NJ
DEFIANT N0RTu--l0:Oi and---A. M, :lo.aS ~ NJ
ARRIVE FROM SOUrH-l0:0i AN. s:50.lS'o7r NJ N
ARRIVE FROM NoRTH-i:iSA. N. ;-,b.@P. N
John W. Logsden, Agent, Hopkinsviile,Yv
PosT oFFICE-wost Main Street, bet. 4,
and 9th. !"
Open for letters, stamps-7 A. NJ. to8P.M.
money orders--6 A. NJ. toiPM
delivery, Sundays-s.lb to rs P. M
SOUTHERN EXPRESS OFFICE,
Seventh st. near Main.
Open "a, n. to Pm.
TELEGRAPH OFFICES.
WESTERN URToN-Up stairs corner Main and
9Th streets. Mrs. Randle and Miss Park, opera.
tors.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
IMPORTATION OF BIRDS.
The First Lot Brought to the inttca
states for Coioniz ,tiep Purpose


States for Coionz ,tien Purposss
In the year 1852 some Brooklyn gem
temeu (among them the present
writer) assembled ut the Brooklyn In
stitute. at one of the re. olnr meetings
of the Natural History Society, to con-
slider the best means to rid the city Of
the insect pests than devastating the
shade and ornamental trees. A COM
mittee. appointed To report on the sub
joct, decided to import a lot OF Euro
pean birds, and the following were Sc
looted: Sparrows. backbirds, sky
larks. siskins. WOODLANDS. goldiinches,
bulliinches. thrusbes and robins
sum of money was subscribed. and the
late Mr.. Perry, then secretary of Groen-
wood Cemetery. gave an additional
hundred dollars toward tho expenses.
The writer. being about to sail for En-
gland, was appointed a committee OF
one To superntend the selection of
hlI.ds there. GA his arrival in Liver
pool he communicated with Mr.
Thomas Woodcock. II great lover of
birds. then ut Manchester and TIE
draft and list of birds were forwarded
to him for their purchase. He prompt
~ fulfilled tho task. and the birds
were soon on their way to New
York in charge of an officer OF
the steamer. They. arrived safe
iy and were housed in the tower
Of the building at the old entrance TO
Greenwood. They did not seem to
thrive there. so they were removed TO
the house of the late Mr.. John Hooper.
of Bergen street, Brooklyn. who cared
for them till spring. The sparrows
were then let loose in the city. and
half of the skylarks on General John
sons farm at tho Wailabout. and the
other half at Fiatlands. The rest of
the birds were taken to Greenwood in
cages and hung up in the trees. They
were well supplied with food. aud the
doors of the cages left open so that
they could come or depart at pleasure,
and trusiy person was engaged to
watch the birds so that none should
modest them. This plan was SUCCESS
full. AS the birds roasted at night in the
cages. going out in the daytime, and
continued thus for about fourteen DAYS
The blackbirds, goldiinches. thrushes,
siskins. etc. soon disappeared from
view, but the skylarks now seen at
Flatlands are no doubt DESCENDANTS OF
the birds then liberated, as their nests
have frequently been found, showing
they hayo b come acolimated to our
severe winters. which evidently de-
stroyed the other birds The above
were the first birds imported into the
United States for the purpose Of colo
niAation, that | am aware of - Cor ~
L. Post
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
ENGLISH ROYAL PlA1t
The Finest and Most Precious Cohs>H
OF Its Kind In Existence.

OF Its Kind In Existence
The royal plate, which is pFoaI
the finest in the world, is usually
in two strong rooms Mt VIII
Castle, and is valued ut t2Mal
The gold service. which was
chased by George ". from Kanaal
Bridge, dimes 13J persons, and M1
yer wine-cooler. which he ~
about the same time. holds lWor
who could sit in it comfortably h
inclosed with plate glass all
splendid chasing occupied two vi
There are some quaint old pesj
he royal collection which belonspl
Queen Elizabeth. having ben NJ
from the Spanish Armada ano@aI
were brought from India, burma
China, and there is one cup wu''
org d to Charles XII. OF Sweaea !
vases, cups. candelabra anu
pieces are usually displayed Va1
huge 81 leboards of each end oipl
bic of s. Georges Hal when ~
banquet takes place. There u ~ n
cock of precious stones valued w..
900 The body and tail are eopfs
of solid gold. profusely s'uaaFu :,
pearls. diamonds, rubies ana =
ads. The tigers head KUN a,
Tippoo's foot-stool. is formed u
gilt, with eyes of rock crss n'n
tongue of solid gold. Ines ;.
trophies Of Oriental eX!ravass"'' 1,
taken Mt S ,ringapatam ana p ~ =,
subsequently to George Ill i4 mi
an immense number OF golu u.s. y,
some of which are richly of"'sh \,
One of these was formed OF sun =, ,
und n the direction OF G3orsc M
is valued at fl0 600. There arr ia
dozen of plates. which were w. c',f III
;hat sovereign at cost oil q
LOadoB World.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
RELIGIOUS AND EDucATIoNa,

.n 1aLenlgh University has ..Nlustarf
a ana cheese Dramatic Club. rwPIjln
- A sailors chapel is to he bu;It IN
d Sa% t1 tn. BY money left by W. H. Van.
In I ,lh heider. noted tailor Of Rer.
=, IN, q. VINO died recently, left So COO ma DER
10 the Cathol c Church. ''''o 'n"rN'
rri.o he Presbylery of Boston now com.
Prise twenty-seven churches and I f oD"',
ave ministers. Boston Journai '
- Two ' teachers at Ratibon Carmen
t were 'b hned one hundred M, rks each a1 f9,
reaSchlng Polish chants to the cb hnd LOT
under Their charge. 'n'iuren
H. The Young Mems Christian ,.s,.:
ta JI .. charleston, S c., has lateIv ~ -
,aoilshed several free niobt sc a,ely Is,
"''O"' parts of the city. ~
reduna ne number of deadly sins has ham
~ aI to five by preacher 81 n"I oeen
pool Eng aud This is bis 80 Vi LIVER
g goe. lheatcr-going, card. nI rn ni,,
e ~ dancing. drink no Gay my
The Canadian Boooksara,
ci'a has, by vote, reones,od Ass1 p
~ governments of Canad, 70 - an
lisa. .ae SAFE OF American SUNDAY ~ Pron'ol'
Vi the pernieious influence "
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
INDIAN CLUB EXERCISE.
An Excellent Way Of Developing II
Physical Strength.

An Excellent Way Of Developing the
Physical Strength.
The frequent practice with Indian
clubs, by students. clerks and others
OF sedentary habits, is worthy of care
ful attention. Although in the exer-
else itself. only that portion of the
body from the hips up is brought into
active motion, yet it Indirectly af-
fleets the whole body.
For charging the capacity of the
chest and strengthening the wrist
and arms, Indial club exercise is one
of the most beneficial of gymAas.ic
performances kuowa. There are no
less than twenty different positions or
exercises with the clubs. s. natural
and graceful are tho manifestations
that one kind Of exercise promptly sug-
gcst, another
IL is important. when using the
clubs. to stand firm and square on tho
feet, toes turned slightly outward.
he body erect, back drawn in and the
breast thrown forward. The club
should BE- grasped firmly but not too
tightly allowing free-and-easy play of
the wrist. In swinging the clubs, al
ways bear i'll mind the are of II circle.
This will not only make the movements
more graceful but will also help to pre-
vent injury from sudle pitch of the
CT b.
Beginners should not commence
by using heavy clubs; light ones
are mere easily handled. and
one IS more likely to continue
the exercise than if he tired him
Sc by the use of heavy ones. A pair
weighing from five to ten pounds each
are sufficient to commence with. The
object is not TO become professional.
but to improve the health by judicial
and proper exercise.
A. to time If exercising. the best
time is from fifteen to twenty minutes
before brcakf ST and for about the
same time before retiring at night.
The clothing should be ught and looso
fitting. allowing full and easy play of
of the m les. The exercises should
be rracticed daily. - Goidea Rule.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
no 1te's REBELLION.
I'll. First and Last of SELF " NC"
Girls Naughty Freak.


nj, yos the first of it: Four-year-
old Dewey, in his long white nis"'
goyn was kneelng by mamma KNEE
saving his prayers. and when to Jesus
tender Shepherd, lead me, he added
God bless papa and mamma ana NUS
sister" Lizzie, who was sitting upo"
mammals lap. like any other two-yeaF
old baby, piped up. to every one sur
prise: ,., -. .,,o
care hers self. v
This Lizzie repeated every evening"
and she grew so naughty and rebeilious
over it that grandma said; -,
1T is only baby's freak, and 1t VIII
be soon forgotten if we don take any
notice of it.. "
So every night for some time Dewey
waited until his little sisters blue eyes
were fast asleep before his prayer was
uttered. 3,
One morning. after several weeks had
slipped by in this way, the two children
were at play in the grain-room at the
barn. -,
Don't leave little sister. Dewey, V
and Don't climb, baby" said mamma,
as she left then and ran across tho
garden to u neighbours.
Lizzie, who was as fond of climbing
as if she had been made with claws
like a kitten, instead of with plump,
dimpled fingers and toes, paid no heed
to her mammals words, but scrambling
upon rickety chair she soon gained
the top of a high bench, and from there
climbed upon hoyshead, over the
open top of which was thrown large
piece of sacling, perhaps to keep the
chickens out of it.
Instead of the firm foundation she ex-
pected to find. there was nothing TO
/ hold her, and down she went nearly to
! the bottom upon few bushels OF
green oats. But she was not hurt, and
not very badly frightened.
ooh! oh. LizzicH' shrieked Dewey.
7 ARE YOU utdu1 - ult you ttOstb' A<iH>'i''
No. came the smothered answer;
I'm awful s'prised.
Pretty soon she called again: care
you crying, Dewey What are you
crying for?'
80 yes" sobhed the little boy. 81
don't know what to do. | cant get
You out, and l mustn't leave you to go
for mamma 0 dear.''
"Why don't you prayP" said Lizzie,
encouraginglv. Tell God Lizzie
tumbled into hole where she cam
take care hers SELF
Just then the butcher appeared il
his white frock, and seeing Dewey:
grief, he inquired what the matter was
Then, us he reached down his lon.
arms and lifted Lizzie by her up-reacheC
hands, she sobbcd for the first time:
20. thank you, God, for comm!
down for me- I'll let Dewey ask you
to take care of me every time now.
And she did. So that was the last o
it,-HWper' Young People.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-09-21
sMYRNA.s FIG MARKET.
How tho Toothsome Fruit IL Prepared for
ghfument

| HOW tho TOOthsOme Fruit ~ prepared 10
Shipment.
The fig market at Smyrna has al
appearance scarcely in accord will
the importance Of its transactions ol
the area over which its goods are ulti
mately distributed. Two narrow, dir
ty streets, lined with shanties. are de
voted to the staple industry of the
place. 1t is with figs as other highly
priced articles of food, the less we
know of the earlier stage Of them the
greater our comfort in their consump-
| ton. The sacks are laid out in the
open street, and block up the whole
thoroughfare but for a narrow passage
through which the camels thread their
way. Passengers have to scramble
along as best they can. The sacks are
heaped up two or three strata high.
IL ~ arduous work clambering over
them. The goat-hair bags make a
slippery surface, but If you fall at
least you are not hurt. These sacks,
when they are of the fun size. weigh
about two kintals (say 250 pounds)
apiece, and two of them form II camel
load. II Is curious that you never see
sacks Some kind of prescription fixes
the burden, quite without regard To the
capacity Of the bearer. Some of the
camels are sturdy beasts. that could
easily bear more than five hundred
pounds on their backs, while others
are weak and weary; tho load is al
ways the same. Into these two streets
at market time come the Greek mer-
chants, who are the middlcmen in the
bg trade. Indeed there are many
middlcmen, and several series OF profits
are realized before the article reaches
the consumer. As "A rule the Greeks
sell TO the packers. who in turn sell 10
the shippers; though sometimes the
shippers buy and pack for themselves.
The packing Is, perhaps. the most
characteristic stage in the whole proc
ess. First, there is the resorting. and
this duty is trusted to women,
Turks and Christian working to-
gether in perfect peace. The sorting
done, the fruit is carried to the pullers
and the packers. The pulling is not
pleasant TO think Of The mentor IL
needs the strength of male fingers sit
in long rows on each side OF II tenn
porary table made OF two boards on
trestles. They sit on stools; squatting
on the ground has quite gone out now
in the towns. Beside each packer
stands pile Of empty boxes, and near
every two or three is placed large
Sat basket full Of sorted fruit, and be-
side the basket "A can of salt and water.
The man chooses the fig he intend to
pull, and then, dipping his hand in the
salt water, tlattens it between his
lingers, at the same time splitting it
near the stalk. He then places it in
the box. Long practice gives great
perfection in the art Of pulling and
packing. You see the fruit distributed
in rows so neatly that knife might be
dropped between them without cutting
any of the fruit Nearly all the flgn
packed for export are pulled" The
saltwater brings out the sugar. which.
in about three months. comes to the
surface, whom the fruit is lin the best
condition for eating. N !, CONNER
ctm tdCcrtiscr.