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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

A New York paper, in some pleasant
gossip about Mr.. Longfellow, tells a story
Of tho way he treated the charges Of
plagiarism against tho Indian poem "Hia-
watha," In following closely both the
form and substance Of The Kalovala, !"
the national epic of Finland. When they
began to appear he showed profound in.
difference on tho subject; but before long
his publisher thought best to call his at
tontion to them, and suggested that a
reply from tho poet bo written. "Woll,
III think about It," said Mr.. Lopgfcllow,
and there the matter dropped. Tho press
continued to echo and re-echo the charge;
and the publisher again called on tho poet,
saying, "Really, Mr. Longfellow, think
1t is high time this charge was answered" ="
Again Longfellow said, "Ill SEQ about
It," adding. quietly, "How Is the book
selling2" 'Oh, wonderfully well," said
the publisher. Better than my other
boohsY" "Oh, much better" and he named
the figures.
Shortly after this interview (Mr. Long.
fellow still keeping silencel The Tribune
came out with almost page of broadside
really excited. He chilled on the poet hgain.
ut will not do" he said, very decidedly,
''to let this thing go ON any longer"
"How does the book sellF' asked Longfel-
low. "Amazingly-tho sale is already
equal to the combined sales of your other
books" Then" said Longfellow, II
think we ought to bo thankful to these
critics. Let them talk. Seems to mo
they are giving us q large amount of
gratuitous advertising. Better let them
alone" And let alone they werc.-Chi-
cago Journal.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
Those Who MnY 1.-Two Long.

Better, perhaps, than any of the single
temperaments would be mixture Of the
sanguino and tho bilious; and, indeed, all
the examples of special life storage which
havo met with have been of this heredi-
tary admixture.
The organism which is best constituted
for life storage Is, therefore. capable of
being identified. and stands out, 80 to
speak, in its own colors. The color Of tho
iris, or curtain Of the eyeball, always an
excellent test, Is light hazel; tho hair
is dark brown; the color of the skin Is In
clined to be florid. and the lips and eye
lids are of good natural red--never pale,
as In tho pure nervous Temperament. and
never of dark blush tint, as In the lynn
phatic or lymphatic bilious, In this
mixed temperament OF the sanguine and
bilious, preponderance of the sanguine
Is, believe, always an advantage.
The qualities hero enumerated, as repre-
sented In an organism we'll fitted for the
storage Of life, arc absolutely Of heredi-
tary character. They spring from COM
binations of parentage. and when the
combinations are unalloyed by the intro
duction of any disturbing elements of
disease, tho conditions for long storage
are fortunately combined.-Dr. Benjamin
Ward Richardson.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
obesltr unhnndsome ana unsnic.

Stoutness is not only unhandsome and
inconvenient, but unsafe 1t clogs the
organs, gives the heart more work to do,
and the system more to carry. Stout
people are pretty sure to have erysipelas
or kidney disease or cancer, and arc just
as likely to melt down in consumption as
lean people Then overAesh is attended
by impairment of mental power, dullness
OF sensation, and indifference to the fcol-
ings of others. Tho children Of stout
young women arc likely to have inferior
vitality and go off with marasmus. Tho
great cause of obesityi Inactive life. 1t
Is not what you eat so much as what you
do with 1t that determines flesh. Men
grow fat eating good lunches aud club
dinners and sitting in offices the rest of
the time, when they ought to work or
exercise strenuously, full five hours day.
Women tho same. Tho only food should
taboo, unless in peculiar cases, would be
fats, oatmeal and potatoes. Shirley Dares
Tattnr
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

stances, prepare 1t for the table and cat 1t
without the slightest discrimination. This
sometimes results in more or less severe
attacks of cholera morbus, which, in these
days ofsensational press dispatches, are us
ually announced as canned goods poison
Ing" Before the invention of canned goods,
cholera morbus was as common as it Is
now, but 1t was called cholera morbus,
and not "canned goods poisoning"
1t is beginning to be understood by tho
medical profession and the public that
this tpye Of illness is largely the result of
the decomposition of organic matter,
which. in its earlier stages, develops a
form of alkaloid poison, technically known
Us ptomaines; but such cases are moro
common with spoiled meat, fish. milk,
cheese and ice cream than from canned
goods. and 1t is safe to say that. consider
ing the enormous amount of canned goods
used. they are more wholesome than any
similar amount of food not canned
Francis D. Thurber in Medical Classics.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
ON SCRAP BOOKS.
nilI Nye Relates His Experience for
Renders Benefit.

nnI Nye Relates His Experience for n
Renders Bonofit.
A correspondent writes from Pensacola,
Fla, asking what Is perfection or the nearest
perfection In a scrap book, also desiring to
know my own experience in scrap books, II !
ever had any.
A scrap book generally Is like diary; you
begin to keep It with extreme exuberance,
and you gradually flag and flicker out and
fiummix as one might say.
began simply by ordering from my con-
gresham i'm edition de luxe Of the report OF
the commissioner OF education, bound in
plain muslin and boards. Taking volume
Of this kind TO my airy suit Of hall bedroom
and woodbox, with the keen blade OF
butcher knife cut out two leaves and left
third all thu way through without marring
the general plot OF the book. This gayeroom
for pastins excerpts and other literary gems,
most OF which referred to myself, and pre-
vented that general fullncss wh.ch ~9..!d have
resulted had not done so.
Whenever paper referred TO me bought
some copies, and, having sent one to my dear
one, carefully cut but tho excerpt from an
other copy and pasted II, by means OF SOME
loud and extremely offensive paste, on the
mage. Thus filed at last whole volume
Of the reports Of the commissioner OF educa,
tion with paragraphs in which It was stated
with more or less typographical inaccuracy
that 1 was I'm town aud qaartered o. hiisyp
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Recently thero was gathering Of
young married couples in Louisville, and
Tho conversation turned on the manner in
which tho wives had secured their hus-
bands. Ono had paved the way to tho
altar by making faco at tho fatod one
because she thought ho had stared ut her
impudently. He admired her mettle, and
sought an introduction. Another made
tho acquaintance Of tho man who is now
her husband by accidentally sousing him
with a pan of dishwater. which she tossed
out OF the kitchen window into an alley
lust In time to catch him as ho was pass
Ing. Tho ono that was. however. voted
TO be tho most novel was the experience
Of young man connected with the mu-
nicipal government. Tho latter was in
the habit of passing, on his way homo,
the residence Of the young lady who Is
now his better half, and one evening. out
Of q spirit of mischief. sho incidentally
on purpose" turned tho hose ON him. Ho
faced about, hlushed Violently, and STAN
mered thank you" In response to her
roguish smile, and from that moment he
knew he was fated.--Chicago Herald.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
About "cnnned Goods PolsonIng.n

Yet, with all the advantages Of canned
goods, some people abstain from their use,
because they think they are unwholesome.
This idea has arisen from the fact, that
among the hundreds Of millions of tins
annually CONSIGNED. there is now and then
ono imperfectiy sealed. thus admitting
the air and spelling tho contents. These
are easily detected. from the fact that they
generally have ''swolled" or pulled up
ends. and, after opening, by the exercise
of common sense In the use Of the organs
of taste and smell No one thinks OF cat.
ing decayed potato. or spoiled eggs, fish
or meats, but some consumers seem to
think that because thing Is put up In
lin. Il must DO good Under all eircuui'
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
When Gentlemen Wore Queues.

Dear NOR said tho barber, surely
this country Is doomed to disgrace and
shame. What presidents we might have,
sirl Just look at Daggett, Of Connecti-
cut, and Stockton, of New Jerseyl What
queues they have got, sir--as big as your
wrist. cnd powdered every day, sir, like
real gentlemen as they are. Such men.
would confer dignity upon tho chief
magistracy; but this little Jim Madison,
with queue no bigger than a pipo steml
Sir, 1t Is enough to make q man forswear
his countryp-S. G. Goodrich.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

"What chance for you" said friend
to ono of our bonanza princes, just COM
pleting his new house. what chance
to buy some fine paintings. Blank, the
broker, has collapsed, and is selling his
collection" You're very kind In your
intentions, am sure" said tho bonanza,
"but my vito wouldn't care to buy
second hand paintings. San Francisco
Examiner
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Philadelphia Aunt tseverelyl-As glanced
into the parlor last evening saw you with q
young mans arm around you.
Chicago Niece tcalmlyl-Yes, auntie, l was
waiting for you to pass the door and see us.
Young men are very slippery nowadays, and
one can't have too many witnesses. -Phila-
delphia Record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Mr.. Hadj Hassein Knuli Khan Mohamed
Ell Vesari, Persian minister TO this country,
started for tho United States carly in July,
and has not been heard Of since 1t is
great pity about his name. That may be
lost too, and we don't suppose there is an
other like 1t in tho country. -Norristown
Hnrnld
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Naomi--My dear count, don't you think
papa is adorablei
Italian Count-Well, er--ah--
"Tell mo truly what you think Of him.
Count ldreamily)--I think no needs q hair
cut and shampoo. Detroit FREQ Press
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Mrs Urban-oh, do wish l could bo
somebody. How would like to be tho OBJ
served of all Observers, the cynosuro of nll
eyes.
Mr.. Urban-Do you think you would enjoy
being talked about
'Indeed | would"
"Well, wen move into some rural village"
philadelphia Record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Joncs-Hello, Smith. Congratulations /
hear that you are engaged. But between
friends, old fellow, don't exactly SEQ how
you picked up courage to do 1t.
Smith-Well, you see, wo got to talking
politics, trusts, rings, ETC., and drifted right
on to the matter before We knew it.-BuI-
lington Free Press.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

A foreign correspondent says that tho
Chinese havo no nerves. A Chinaman,
therefore, can wrlto in room whcro small
boy is drumming q tattoo on window pano
with his flugers without slaughtoring tho
youth with club --Noristown Herald.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
EnaY.

An electric girl in Iowa can hold n 800
pound man In chair with all case. Almost
any pretty girl can hold a man Of any size in a
chair, or even on piano stool, whether she's
electric or not, and she needn't even so much
as put her hands on bim.-Portland Orc
ronian
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Farmer Ito new hired man)-Secms to mo
you spend good share of your timo sitting
on the fence.
Hired Man-Yes; have dono something in
tho literary line, and am collecting material
for book to be entitled "Iifo ON the Rail u
Burlington Free Press.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

A mountain hotel popular among artists
has novel sign board that swings from
an iron wrought bracket at the side OF
tho inn. Its design, painted by an artist,
represents bear and fox skipping paw In
paw over the mocnlit hills.-Chicago
Herald.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

A st. Louis lady urges, in the columns Of
an esteemed contemporary, tho use Of water
melon Juice for improving the complexion.
Judging from the liberal consumption Of
that kind Of juice by our African citizens, its
effect on the complexion is not apparent-
Pittsburg Bulletin.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
warm wcather EnIoyment.

"Where do you dino now, Brown, that
your family is nwayr'
'At home; tho cook is there"
"Dont you find 1t rather unpleasant with
out Mrs. Brownf'
"Not n bit; l dino In my shirt sleeves."-
The Epoch.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Farewell forever to the star spanglod banner!
from diminutive paper covered books Of
martial ballads. Tho little song books
cost anywhere from two and half to
five Confederate dollars, and their con-
tents, with few notable exceptions.
wero as mediocre as the paper on which
thoy wcre printed. Tho sentiment was
there, nevertheless, and this was cared
for by the singers moro than tho music or
tho lyrical or literary excellence of tho
songs.
The missionary and religious publish
Ing houses mover ceased their praise
worthy labor Of printing tracts and
pamphlets for distribution among tho sol
diors, but publications of n more ambi-
tious or secular standard woro very fow.
Now and then somo adventurous firm In
Richmond or Charleston or New Orleans
would issue badly printed edition of o
new novel, reproduced from copy snug
gled in Through the lines" or brought by
tho blockade runners from Nassau. Still,
even John Halifax, Gentleman, and lies
Miserables," which first appeared In tho
south In this way and this dress, lost
much of their attractivoness In their Con-
federato garb Of inferior ink, bad type
and worse paper.-A. @. Gordon in The
Century.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16

Scarcity OF Paper and Paper Making Me-
terials-straits OF Publishers OF Books
and Sheet Musio-song Books, Tracts
and Pamplets-Now Novels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Drew q Gun.

Andrew and Henry are. or rather were,
employees Of A. Whites brewery, on the
west side. On Saturday morning last, Hen.
ry became intoxicated ana rosmed about the
cellar and yards, defying Andrew. who is
the foreman. He reported his rash conduct
in the afternoon, and Andrew, whose pa,
thence had been exhausted, raised his cow
hide boot and kicked Henry several times
much to the anger Of the latter, who -four
ished an empty revolver and said that he
was bad man. To prove this assertion, he
went away and loaded his revolver, ana re-
turning in the evening, presented it at An
drew head, and was about to fire, when
Andrew, whose presence Of mind had not
deserted him, knocked the weapon out Of
his hand and kicked him in the stomach,
knocking oil Of his delirous bravery into
abject cowardice. He fled the city and has
not been heard of since.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Mass NJ Getting.

The County Central Committee is making
the necessary preparations for mass meet-
ing to be held in this city on October llth,
at which time Hon. A. + Stevenson, Hon.
W. ]. Hyues, Gen. W. s. Forrest, Hon. l.
W. Brewer and Hon. j. W. Duncan will be
in Ottawa and make speeches during the
afternoon and evening. Just what will be
the programme has not yet been determined
upon, but it will probably be to make the
meeting great county gathering Of the De
mocracy. Large delegations from Joliet
Morris and other railroad towns have signi-
fed an intention to be here and take part in
the demonstration and On effort should be
made by the Democrats Of every township
in the county to send in delegations from
those towns. At this time it looks as
though the opportunity were here to make
this the monster meeting Of the district for
this campaign.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Herman Dreifuss, for many years the jun
ior partner Of the firm Of Drefuss Bros :,
and late senior Of the firm Of Dreifuss & Le-
ser, has purchased the interest Of viii lie.
ser and will hereafter conducfa meat mar
ket at the old Dreifuss stands, Herman is
one Of the most genial of men. obliging, &C.
commodating and ever smiling He is an
expert judge Of good, tender meat and never
allows his customers and friends to complain
of tough steaks. The juicy roasts, pala,able
steaks and luxurious chops that daily fall
from his knife are the best the market af
fords, and rs a sausage maker he has no SUI
perior and few equals GRAND OPENING
every day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Simon h Co.'S Music Store. Opera House.
Look at the effect of "Free Trade' on
music! Collections Of vocal and instrument
tai music, also all kinds Of instruction books
at wholesale prices. Look at our 5000 up.
right pianos, they are beauties. We pay
high rent but don't mind it as we sell piles
of goods and cheap, and the more we sell the
cheaper we can make the prices. If you
want to save money call on us and we will
sell you only the best goods at the lowest
possible prices. No trouble to show goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Rushed all the year around. The spring
rush at Franks melted into the summer
rush, and now the summer iush has merged
into the rush Of fall. IL Is q never ceasing
stream Of humanity that passes in and cut
of the great doors of Oak Hall day by day
and week by week, without lessening, rath~
er gaining in numbers. OF course Frank
knows what brings them. The attraction is
the fit, the quality and the style Of the
goods, and their we'll known durability. 1t
is not pleasure to be rushed so, it is bust
ness. Business means cash and cash means
more goods to supply the demand for de-
pendable and elegant clothing. Those new
Prince Albert suits are daisies-so the fash
ionable young men who wear them say We
know they are the best.
If you want an overcaat for wear, we
have it. If you want wear and style, you
will find it on our counters, neatly and
elegantly trimmed for style. If you are in
search of luxury, we have it in those satin
and silk lined coats for fall and winter.
OAK HALL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
The Opening Sale.


The opening sale Of the fall and winter
goods stock at II J. Gillen's has started of
with boom.
The stock is superior to any ever opened
by the house 1t is larger, 1t is better in
every way, the lines are more numerous and
are more complete than ever.
Low prices are not only possible but are
actual, as the most casual examination will
convince any buyer. As bargain sale, its
equal has never been seen in this city at this
season of the year.
The greatest of bargains are offered in
Dress Goods,
Closks aud
Carpets
In which latter line the stock now on hand
will be closed out complete and no sacrifice
in prices will stand In the way Of doing it.
Interesting figures on boots and shoes.
Call and see what the house can offer you
You don't have to buy; but if you know
good thing when you see it. ten to one you
will buy and save money by doing 80.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Robbed.

The FREE TRADER man strayed into NJ {.
Stiefel's big clothing house on Friday, but
when he had fairly entered, found it no
small job to get out. 1t was people and
goods without end. He turned one way and
was met by the people, the other and was
stopped by the goods. There we're oceans
Of coats, vests, pants, overcoats, hats and
Stefel only knows what else, until every
shelf. counter, window and show case was
piled full tc bursting, The sidewalk was
crowded with boxes and bales of goods, and
and the remains of the summer stock had
been moved into the cellar to make room for
more. Stiefe had evidently robbed q
wholesale house, for not only were the goods
piled mountain high, but are of the latest
cut and finest material. The hats are the
nobbiest out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
He Stole Chickens,

Emmett Feeney held large grain bag
open with one hand and dropped two
chick ems, the ne1ks of which he had pre-
viously wrung, into the bag with the other
They were not MIR. Feeney's chickens, but
we're the property Of Sandy Collins, who
resides across the canal from Police Head
quarters. This was Wednesday morning
and Mr.. Collins and his family had de.
parted to Seneca to attend the Big Bend re-
union. Patromsn Beck thought Mr..
Feeneys action rather out of place, and this
is why Mr.. Feeney sleeps behind the bars of
the county Jail. In the cold, distant stare
of the law chicken is just IS valuable as a
horse. Mr.. Feeney did not know this.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The Mason & Hamlin Piano is in my opin'
ion very desirable instrument. The action
is unusually delicate and even throughout
freely responding to the lightest touch. The
tone is remarkably pure, full and brilliant.
The new method OF fastening the strings
also strikes me very favorably and believe
the piano will stand in tune longer than the
old way of stringing. FRANK l.. STEAD.
The Mason & Hamlin pianos and organs
are for sale at the "little music store around
the corner" Postoffice Block, for cash or
easy monthly payments. Remember how
low rent makes low prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29


1t was twelve years ago that NJ. b. Mitch
ell started in business in this city. Unlik
most years, these twelve have been years of
joy and prosperity and increasing POPULAR
ty for Mitch They have made "Mitch"
and "Mtch's No. 7" q household word in
half the towns of Illinois, and during these
years many tired mind has gathered it's
scattered forces together under the influence
Of 'OrTAwA's BEsr sc CIGAR" In the high
grade Of this cigar Mitch" has tax en-
especial pride, lie has personally supervis.
ed their manufacture for years and it is no
secret that he made the first No. himself.
Besides the NJ. there are two other brands
that have gained an envable popularity
throughout this part of the state on account
of their incompatible excellence excellence
is always first with Mitch anyway. They
are the Xxx and MARBLEHEAD. They are
"ten centers" and are smoked by bloated
bondholders, judges, etc. The brands are
"semper ,dem,' and never change, unless it
be when higher quality of Havana tobacco
comes into the markst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
'TTAWA, ILL.,, SATURDAY, SEPT 20, 1883.
Now.

Now is the time to take advantage Of our
low prices on our new stock Of Ladies', Miss
es, Childrens and Infants cloaks just re-
ceiv,d. We have our cloaks made to order,
and every garment is guaranteed as repre-.
scented.
Our assortment Ct the celebrated Walker s
Seal Plush Cloaks is very large. This is the
best wearing plush made, and no other plush
will compare with it for real beauty and
durability.
Come and see US when you want cloak.
J. H. Scorr Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

MIR. F. D. Sweetzer has taken the Ottawa
agency for the celebrated Western Cottage,
Organ of this city. As this factory is justly
the pride of the city, it will, no doubt. be
gratifying to the public to know that their
goods can be seen now down town, and as
the company guarantee their tone, finish,
fairness Of price when compared with any
other make, the home instrument should
have large sale.