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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
ORNAMENTS OF JET.



the Peculiar Substance.
jet Is dug from tho earth much after
the manner of digging amber. Tho
Two products nro often found together
In the pits which are sunk in the sands
on tho south shore Of tho Baltic, and
also ON the shore Of the North Sea-
From this circumstance, and from
their having somo properties in COM
mon, 1t Is likely that the two sub
stances havc'a common origin. Jet
mas been described rs n variety Of lig-
mite, that Is, product Of wood under
going a change into coal There Is
reason for thinking that both this and
amber are from rosins and gums
These old English lines give good ac-
count OF the substance:
Jeat-stono almost gemm. the Lybians and,
But fruitful Britain sends wondrous kind;
It's black and shining, smooth, and ever light
Twill draw up straws, II rubbed till hot and
bright.
oyi makes II cold. but water gives Il heat.
fr~li-h lot is dug on the coast of
| learn from ornniHcNsi.hu and Scar.
tombs that It was In use aino"e :
early Britons and their conquerors,
the Romans. 1t is altogether likely
that in Its early use jct was worn, as
amber Is still worn in the East as q
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when unoer 'no N"n1 son'S 1n
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
FOREIGN SUBSTANCES.
How They May Travel Through tho Hu
man Body For n Long Time.

How They May Travel Through tho Hu-
man Body For Long Time.
Few people are aware how far for.
eign substances may travel in the
human body or how long they may
remain there without their presence
being suspected. Hundreds of cases
are known to every physician where
sharp bit of metal, such rs the point
of needle, n slim silver of iron or
some such thing, has entered the less
sensitive tissues. remained unsus-
pected for months, and even years,
and then pushed its way through the
skin at some point far distant from
where It entered. Fortunately all for
eign substances move toward the sur
face, and II they do not become en-
cysted will sooner or lator make their
appearance. They may occasion no
pain for long time and at last strike
or cross muscle. where they may
cause great local irritation and infam-
nation. sometimes involving neigh
boring organs. Ono Of the most
remarkable cases on record Is
where little girl swallowed q paper
Of needles. Emetics were administered,
and it was thought that all trouble
had been avoided. But in tho course
of few weeks she began to complain
OF sharp pains all over her body; all
was painful and hcr health
II 4
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
MISUSE OF FIREARMS.
Why Something Should he Done to Stor
Reckless Shooting.

Why Something Should he Done to Stop
Reckless Shooting.
Two successive items OF news pub
llshed in New York paper suggest
the reflection. which must have oc-
Cured at times to most people. that
the proud privilege of bearing arms
possessed by all American citizens is
by no means an unmixed blessing.
In one instance. which occurred at
q village in the State of New York, a
hired man was sent by his employer,
market gardener named Monk
meyer, to drive some goats out of a
garden patch. For this purpose, ono
might suppose, no more formidable
weapon would be needed than n stick
or q handful OF pebbles.
Goats are not very dangerous
animals. Nevertheless. the hired
man was armed with a pistol. which
he let drive at the goats. The result,
so far as these animals were concerned.
was nil; but the ball lodged in the foot
of n girl. who was sitting on cot
tage porch two hundred yards away.
1t appears from the report that tho
people of that neighborhood are in tho
habit Of rcsorting to lethal weapons
for the purpose of soaring goats and
other depredators, and that The man
Monkmeyer is especially fond of that
kind Of sport. According TO the faith
or Of the wounded girl, ''he goes after
boys with n gun sometimes when they
try to steal apples" Evidently Mr..
Monkmeyer's idea of tho proper use
OF firearms needs strong corrective.
The other case was much more
serious one. Two boys, who were
picking berries near Elizabethport N.
Y. were shot and morially wounded
"by unknown sportsmen cunning in tho
The lads declare that
thS men deliberately fired at them and
thes fled. Both were riddled with
buckshot and are probably dead by
this time. OF course. 1t is difficult to
believe that the ''sportsmen" deliber-
ately shot two inoffensive boys. and
impossible to ascertain tho truth unless
the men arc apprehended. But even
II tho shooting was purely accidental
Il shows the folly of allowing any man,
no matter how ignorant he may be OF
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
roRTueAs ISLAND.
A Fertile Isle Which Has Been the Cause
of Much Controversy.

A Fertile Isle Which Has Been the Cause
of Much Controversy.
Commander Ullman, retired officer
of the Hungarian army, who is now
travelling in this country. Is the owner
of tho Tortugas Island. about which
the Haytian and British Governments
had quite a controversy some time
ago. TorIugas Island is considered
valuable for naval station, as it has
the bost advantages for the largo
ships of war and several natural har-
bors. Great Britain. it was said,
wanted the island for this purpose,
and the United States was also inter-
ested in 1t for this reason. The British
Government threatened to seizo tho
island on account of claim of 81, 0o0.-
900, but this was settled by the pay
ment of s160 0O0 Tho Haytian Gov
erument owned tho island. and was in
need Of funds. When they were
pressed for the claim they speedily
raised the money in Paris, and the
next thing VIC hear is that the island
was purchased by Commander Ull.
mann. He regards his purchase as a
valuable ono, MS 1t commands an easy
mode of travel 10 tho Panama Canal.
The new owner OF the island is anxious
for the United States 10 assume tho
dominion of the island He has offer
cd the island 10 this Government on
very easy terms. The island is very
fertile. and has on 1t large tracts Of
timber land. 1t will bc q very valua-
BILE purchase II the United States Gov
ernment buys II. - Denoresrs Monthly.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
MENDING OFFICES.
Institutions That Afford Infinite Comforts
to Countless Hundreds.

Institutions That AFFORD Infinite Comforts
to Countless Hundreds.
IN institution which has been cstab-
lished in one or two Of our large cities
could be established In all our smaller
ones to the advantage of many citi-
zens' wives. This is a shop or office
for public mending. Any woman can
open one, with few competent as-
sistants, and thore tho tired-out house
mother can sond to be monded those
articles the repair Of (which
looks to her difficult as mountain
climbing, paying mere trihe-five
cents for darning socks perhaps, ten
for neat patch, while tapes and but
tons and button holes may be roUew-
ed, rents may be closed, and all
damage done away with, almost while
the customer waits. To the woman
who has better work TO do than patch
ing and darning,' and yet Of whom the
common cares Of feminine obligation
call for their ful6lment to the letter.
such place of public mending would
be boon, allowing her as 1t would TO
meet all her duties. and yet use her
own time more proiitably. And to the
forlorn bachelor. who. away from the
attention Of other female kind than
his laundress has no one to look after
rips and tears and spots and the
rest of the small ills and ails of his
wardrobe, and in consequence wears
out his clothes with twice the rapidity
of the married man or the son and
brother at home, il can can be made
equally useful. And even to those
who have no personal use for such an
Office the fact of its existence is of
value as showing the rapid way in
which work IS being systematized and
put in proper channels throughout
civilization. Harper's Weekly.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
A Curious Clock.

Another King of Spain came 10
Geneva to sec a clock which had been
made by Droz. merchant of that
city. Upon the clock were seated a
shepherd. negro and o dog. As
tho hour was struck the shepherd
played upon his flute and the dog
played gently ut his feet. But, when
the King reached forth 10 touch an
apple that hung from a tree under
which 1the shepherd rested, the dog
flew at him and barled so furiously
that 1.-Two dog answered him. and
the party left In haste. Venturing to
return, one of the courtiers asked tho
negro in Spanish what time 1t was.
There was no reply; but whom the
question was repeated in French. an
answer was given. This frightened
the courtier. who rejoined his COM
panions. and all of thom voted that
the clock was the work of the evil
one. = UniUersal Tinker.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
--.cended upol.
day afternoon and tried to7M

day afternoon and tried tOlN
umbrella The man who lent eds
IDENTIFY knew tho borrower. for he kissed
=" rmh| N four times and embraced
lt'i'"s. 1aagh 10 spring its ribs. =.
Provfdence Journal = -'-' 1850 ..-f
In an advertisement by railway
company of some uncalled-for goods.
the letter "l'' had dropped from tho
word lawful, and it read; People to
whom these packages are directed are
requested to como forward and pay
the awful charges on tho same. "
Golden Days.
Bridget, did ycz iver sthop TO
think that after yer dead yer niver
safe from these middical sIudentsP"
That's so, Dinny. It's wan O. the
things that's preiudiccl me very
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
HOPKINSVILLE, CHRISTI Sn;


firearms and Of game, TO wander abc
. the country at his own sweet will W
a gun In his hands. A great deal [
much reckless shooting goes on. 7
| something should be done Is. The
! Amy crank, criminahxious to see
, within crrtoi and were ready to
, limits m, -ugment upon 1t.
rcgavthe time the curtain went
ngery motion was closely watched
Il when everything moved off so
no room was left for criti-
ism. After the first act where the
lot was laid, followed the other
hree acts, each of which brought
orth rounds of applause and the
udiencs kept in fit OF laughter all
IShafges OH'S"- v,.o-lict of all was
no means of protectic..y was
dress for the damage they do.l at.
. Times Democrat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
-Tho editor Of tile Gazetle has beel

The editor of the Gazette has been
urged to have rabbit painted upon
his head, because 1t is thought that
people might take it fer hare.-H
Joseph Herald Later advlces from st.
Joseph assure us that the publication
of the above ''cast u gloom over tho
entire communily.n = LeGvenworh
2inlds. !. ID l- Ivy n
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

According to the London Daily
NetOs. an Edinburgh music teacher
claims to have invented so-callcd
resonator for augmenting the power
of the voice. 1t is u mechanical con-
trivance which Is arranged to fit into
the palate. The instrument has been
submitted to Prof Tyndall for oxan-
ination. f
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
MY 10 HHHu-
cAvERNers, but to the far
The Cla~,ucky.

nSVlLLE.-hcCcIpte hIo 'Oiy Va
nall, and sales continue to be made
most exclusively from the old
ocks, which will hardly last many
eeks longer. The sales for the week
ill probably be 400 hogsheads. The p;uI
larket was active and generally firm Tn,
the advance of last week. Very tir
eavy sales of lugs, about 1000 hogs tul
eads, have been made IN New York, W. ",
arty, to Spain and partly TO specu- IN,
Itors, and this market at last re- De
eyed from the incubus of the old
indicate, Lugs closed for the week '-@r M
Ic. higher, and the movemenIstt nnco. CY "'S ~
lg commenced and spesin,. and how far
10 taken Termination has boon brought
about through n process of selection,
In natural way of those varieties
which have some accidental special fit
ness for the conditions in which they
live. Cavern animals afforl us cap
ital bit OF evidence toward The solu-
'tion OF this problem. The prevailing
close affinity of their forms with those
which live in the upper world of SUM-
shine and changing seasons shows. be-
yond n question. that they are all de-
rived from similar forms which once
dwelt In the ordinary conditions of
animal life. What, then. are the cf-
fects arising from this complete
change in the circumstances of these
underground crcaturcsp
The facts arc pcrplexing In their VA
riety and by no means we'll worked
out, but tho following points seem to
be well established. VIZ: There is a
manifest tendency of all gayly- -colored
forms to lose their hues in the caverns,
and to become Of an even color This
may be explained by tho simple alb
senco of sunshine, and on it no conclu-
sions can be based The changes of
the structural parts are of moro inn
portance; these, as might be expected,
relate mainly to tho organs of sense.
, ure |bfhpw- an evident tendency in
J no longer produced. Ia III tnc
cray-fishes We may observe
a certain graduation. Some species which
7 abound in caverns arc provided
with eyes; others have them present,
but so imperfect that they can not
Q serve rs visual organs; yet others
$ want them altogether. One species OF
: pseudo-scorpion. as shown by Prof.
o He .."n, has in the outer world four
: eye5 while in the caves 1t has been
4 found with two eyes, and others in an
5 entirely eyeless condition. Some OF
. fern beetles huye tho'Ef , rie.sU, y
while the females aro quite without
. them. As whole tho cavern forms
exhibit singulat tenden" of -
a visual organs, not only to los-l lA4i
: functions, but also to disappear rs
! body parts. At the same time there
. is an equal, or oven moro general de.
: velopment of the antann@ and other
: organs of touch; these parts become
D considerably heightened. and appar-
, emily ofgreater sensitiveness. n change
which is Of manifest advantage to the
: the individual m SAaler, in Serb
, ner's Magazine.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

For Time Tables, Map Folders, and Price OF
Tickets, Address
X. Il. MAURY, in,
Gon'l Trav. Pass'r Agt Memphis, Tenn.
Z. X. ROGERS, H.. W HOW,
Asst Gen Pass'r Agt. Gen'l Pass'r Agt
j. NJ. EDWARDS,
Vice. Pres't n Gen'I Man'gr. Memphis, Tonn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

..Thot s,r :, soid A., ,,,.., l.,,.
70 oorn.''.,,,on 'n' o"'" '',o 'nu''o , uo''ol
S,rodi o'.;,,a - " IN S.,, Seau'r'
"n'rto,ni,m owl, nVs" ~, -, -, ~'S.ens ,.
70 wonl In,, ILL ~. " ".n eI.I,a.m n'N
uaeJ;uoton C,1,, " " ~
R,,,on ", - 80, \,
Nvo - mn NJ ON .%r,, %rU ,,'y O",'' n.'
hor ..Uh", ,.. ""' eo' nu
bot1rosso', % M N "o .1rSe .'ra y. you.
,,'" honJ - W ino top VI
ny n, 80 E'o" i"''o' 'h'n i'y p''I'
The girl who s hooks Ha"u Ash 81 ,In will sbror
To see its frantic wriggles, ,. u.
ss shs ssem atS sue moon nGoHs a, mannqueer froak'
>. Cnariest,n E,,terpri,e
-"yes Brown is n nleosont sort 81
follow bnt ho's az fnLio 7 ali,
don,t hoIiovo ho tnows his own NH
ton minutes tooothor y 81 500. HE is
n case wboro ionoronco "a Llissr,
Boqtou 7youscyi9t
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

Rubber stops for windows. instead
Of wood, do away with that nuisance
termed weather strips.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

EAII II1E OF CROPS is an unknown
fAH IIMH experience In Central nnd
nt6V1t6 Northern Dakota and Min.
nesota. Maps and full particulars regarding
hnds, prices, etc, sent free. Address G. II.
WARREN, Gen. Pass. Agt., st. Paul, MINI.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

EMe- Passengers should purchase Tickets via
this Line, IL Ia emphatically the Most Attract
i've Route In the South to-day.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
NUMBER 7
Huntington Steamship Line
-BETwEEn-
NEWPORT news and LIVERPOOL,
In Connection with The
Newport News and NhsilsipviVsA'y
COMPANY.
ADVANTAGES of The Route.

'' ''N''N2OO w NV hVHtO'
l. NEWPORT NEWS is one of tho
finest and most accessible harbors
inthe United States. ...
2. THE ESOUTHERLY ROUTE neg
essarily taken between Liverpool
and Newport News, is entirely
FREE FROM ICE; is very clear
OF fog, is not subject to such
fierce storms as the Northern
Route and consequently affords
INCREASED SAFETY, without
materially lengthening the pas
sage.
3. THE COMFORTABLE CARS
of the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
road come alongside the Steam
er and leave twice daily attached
to the regular fast trains, thus
avoiding the annoyance and vex-
atious delays experienced in
New York.
The Steamers now ON the Line are
the
Duke Of Buckingham,
Duke Of Westminster,
City Of Manchester.
Florida.
All Large, Strong and Most Com
Portable Steamers.
Sailing Twice Each Month.
For passage apply to
w WiiEIiE Ann
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

MAGNIFICENT PULLMAN BUFFET
SLEEPING CARS RUN BETWEEN
LOUISVILLE AND NEW ORLEANS
VIA MEMPHIS WITHOUT
CHANGE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

DETWEEN Memphis and vicksburg the line
Dpasses through some OF the finest Cotton
Plantations In the fnzoo- Mississippi Delta,
on earth.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24

THE EQUIPMENT and Physical Condition
i Of tho line are flrst- class in every particular
permitting high rate Of speed and insuring
the comfort and safety OF passengers.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
TRAvERslNG A MAGNIFICENT and EVEN
PICTURESQUE COUNTRY.

nHE Rise and Sugar Plantations and great
i massive sugar Houses and Re1neries south
OF Baton Rouge are especially interesting, and
never fail to please the observant passenger.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
WHY WORK $: $Ss a$SE%yH .;ssE' Ehs &:

WHY WlJik small salary2 Why con
Forn.outfarm2 Why try to secure living from
luch hlghprlced or heavily mortgnped farmsl
Why work on rented land3 WHY not start foi
four self2 Why not secure at once some of the
ow-priced but very fertile and well located
ands adjacent to railroads now TO be obtained
" those going to Northern Dakota md Minno
ota, where you can make a largernct prottpe
ere than on the high priced or worn-out lana
lou now occupy? Why not go and look thu
ltuation over and see for yourself, or at leas,
lbtain further information. which will bo n
WARREN Gen. Pass. Agt., st. Paul. MINI. .
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Dissolution Notice. o,s"gs; nss..
The firm of Meacham & w ,er takes
publishers ana primers Oh 40 n OF hold
viile' ny, mas SSo Ieen ui'eveoJ Woooha charged
firing. The business will in thS ~
ture be carried on by w. A. Wilgi seen
who will collect all accounts due the ~
late firm and settle all liabilities oflhf
the same. CHAs.jN oiu you bag~
Dec. 80, 1887. W trousers. burlington
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
PROSPEROUS $ss R;fs;i

cllnnEce Are you mortsagcd, pay.
VUVV6VVIning bchindi Can YOU
move tonew location7 ENcellant lands, cheap,
which will increase in value several fold in hve
Full particulars, free, upon application to
q: H. WARREN, Con. Pass. Agt., st. Paul.
Mimi
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-01-24
e%y esPs.t tia "a, NTY. ky. JANUARY n. 1883.
Old Coleman yarIf 'DJIfi
WILLIAM
--.-.4se FUN.

Cheap Saddles and 4sgS . ,ow and 1
Cash, at A. G. Be- ,',t ,imo is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17
AUCTION SALES.
By R. T. Lucas, Acctioneer.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
AUCTION

By authority from the owners of the property
Will offer for sale at public auction, in front Of
inc Royal street entrance to tho Market Building
at 12 o'clock m, on SATURDAY. july 81. 1883
that desirable property situated at the northeast
corner cor % Of King and Payne streets, known as Nc
GRAW.s SUMAC MILL, bounded as follows
Beginnlng at the north sidc of King street with
the east side of Payne street, and running easter
ly with King street 81 feet inches; thence
noTtherly parallel to Payne street 100 feet to
1o.feet alley; then westerly with said alley and
parallel to KING street to Payne street then with
Payne street to the beginning, with the use of
said alley.
Terms of Sale: One-fourth of the purchase mon
ey IN cash. and the residue in three equal pay
ments at SIX, twelve and eighteen months from
the day of salo; tho purchaser to give notes, with
good security, for the deferred payments; tho said
notes to bear interest at six por ceutum from the
day of sale; the title to be retained until the
whole of the purchase money is paid. All con.
veyancng at the cost of the purchaser.
Jyl0 ITS RI. LUCAS.