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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
Horses OF tho World.

Considering the very important roles
which cavalry and artillery play in tho
art of modern warfare 1t is an interesting
fact to know tho total number of animals
which tho leading countries Of tho world
can throw into the field Of battle. It is
equally interesting to know that tho stat
istician in formulating his tables places
tho United States in second place, The
following Is tho list. according to tho latc
statistics furnished tho war department
at Washington: i.i VI
Russia, 21,570,000 horses; America,
$500, 900; the Argentine Republic, 4,000,-
600; Austria, 100000; Germany, $780,
900; Franco, $500, 900 and 3O0 600 mules;
England, 1880, 900; Canada, 2,624, 900;
Spain, $50, 900 horses and 1900, 600 mules;
Italy, 100000; Belgium, $4,000; Dem
mark, $4,000; Australia, 301 900; Hol-
land, 125, 900, and Portugal, 8e, 900 horses
and $4,000 mules.-New York Mail and
EXPRESS. tfltItl
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
Tho nrcxloan and His nlanlrct.

Did you over hear anybody say Don't
hurry off in tho heat of tho day without
your blanketi' 1t is very common ex-
preston In tho rural districts of tho west
and south. Well. in Mexico tho cxpres.
sion is used as remonstrance against tho
departure of o guest. Every Mexican. ON
coming to town from the country, carries
blanket with him. He does not go to
the hotel and ask for lodgings, but finds
shelter at almost any private house, par
ticularly among the poor. Ho then lies
down upon tho stone floor, rolls himself
in his blanket and goes promptly to sleep.
LII tho morning no nwakens at daylight.
and, asking tho blessing of heaven upon
the house which sheltered him, ho goes
out to-some plaza and there boils his
coffee in the open squarc.-"R. NJ Y" In
St. Louis Republic.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
Exchanging Compliments.

A pleasant exchange of professional cour.-
tesy took place the other day at Long Branch,
between two distinguished newspaper pro-
prietors of the Quaker City, Mr.. Frank Nc
Laughlin, of Tho Times. and Mr.. G. w.
Childs, of Tho Ledger. Mr.. Childs happen
ing to meet his confrere sitting on the piazza
Of hotel, nursing his equity foot in q chair,
clasped him cordially by the hand and said;
"Why, you are looking better than when
saw you last; may bc you viii 1.-Two as long as
l do. But old follow, when you do die, you
shall hdvea splendid obituary in Tho Ledger
1t is all prepared now" Tho Times proprio-
tor, after eifusiyely expressing his npprecia-
ton of his friends forethought and kindness,
proudly informed Mr.. Childs that his obitu-
ary wns not only prepared in Tho Times
Office, but was actually in typc-Oncc q
Week H.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

made stands at bridges and other eligible
points of defense, and tho pursuers were
compelled to halt, dismount, send out O
slsirmish limo and perform all tho other
preliminaries of attack, as though In
active war. 1t was found that two or
thrce.men left behind by the retreating
body could make q show of forco ut q
bridge that would greatly delay tho nd
vance of pursuing force. and then could
mount and swiftly ride away under cover
Of hedge and escape to the main body.
This ability to fight and run away with
greater facility than the ordinary infan-
tryman Is one of tho chief points urged
by tho bicyclers In favor of the new
arm" 1t is said that scouting and re-
connoitering parties mounted upon bicy-
cles could do much more effective work
without risk of capture than men on foot
In these maneuvers, although tho re-
treating force numbered but three officers
and twelve men, they succeeded in delay
ing the pursuers SO that it took them
three hours to cover q distance easily
made in less than two when no obstacles
arc interposed. Three of tho retreating
force dallied too long at bridge, and
werc ridden down and captured by de-
taohment of the enemy. There wero no
other losses. Tho chief difficulty expert
cnced was due to tho number of parallel
roads occasionally converging that ran
through the country traversed. Tho re-
treating party had to keep scouts con-
stantly ahead picking up the lay of the
land and bringing In reports, to pro-
tect themselves from tho danger
of being fanked on some of these
roads and cut off entirely at con-
verging point. In country with ono
good main road and but few side roads
tho success of bicycle corps in obstruct-
ing tho passage of an enemy would be
much greater. Bicycles have not yet been
introduced In tho British regular army,
but If their success among tho volunteers
continues, 1t is expected that similar
corps will be organized In each regular
regiment. nt.-New York Sun.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
BICYCLES for Epsiish Soldiers,

The bicycle force that has been organ
lied in connection with the English vol
unteers recently had its second field ma-
nouvers, the first having been held at
Easter Rainy and disagreeablc weather
embarrassed the troops on each Of these
dates, but the result Of the turnout has
been vory sntiafactoty.i On the recent
trials the men covered about 100 miles In
forty eight hours, fighting, scouting and
camping by the way. There were seven
teen officers and .sevepty-seven men out,
made up Of representatives Of a number
Of the leading volunteer regiments.
The force was divided into two bodies,
ono retreatlng and the other following it.
Al frequent. intervals the ketgeatlng force
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

It Is The fashion nowadays to joke about
ESenabor Evarts' involved sentences and aim
less generalities, but l had the honor Of being
cross-questioned by him once, and can testify
that he is able to mako his point with start
ling brevity. / was calling on him while hc
was secretary of state, and to help my cause
mentioned that when visiting Shanghai n
short time previously had "tried to find" a
mutual friend. Possibly hadn't tried very
hard Secretary Evarts looked dreamily out
of tho window and inquired, Show long wero
you at Shanghai" replied, "About fort
night" Tho secretary twirled q pencil
abstractedly and continued, as If simply out
of desire to increase the geographical
knowledge his ofIlco required: as Shanghai
largo cityf' lnnoeently l said, "No, sir;"
and then 1t occurred to mo that that subject
was exhausted. Mr.. Evarts seemed to think
SO, too, and turned to other mattera-Once a
Week.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
STORIES ABOUT MEN.
uow A. Bronson Aicott Grew Fat G
Oatmeal.

uow A. Bronson Alcott Grew Fat on
Oatmeal.
Mr.. Kennedy's recent Concord anecdotes
have brought to The Listeners hopper tho
following story about A. Bronson Alcott:
Mr.. Alcott was known to DO utterly opposed
to the eating of meat-n strict vegetarian.
Nothing would arouse his indignation quicker
than to bring forward the idea that it was
tho design of Providence for man to subsst
on animal food He oven refused to taste Of
an cgg. Some twelve or fifteen years ago he
was welcome visitor in many of the cities
of tho west. His coming was hailed with de-
light. Dinners were given, and clubs ex-
tended their invitations. He was ready to
talk and others were glad to listen.
During ono of these visits he was unusually
pale and weary. His hostess rallied him
upon his favorite theory of vegetable diet.
"Mr Alcott, if you would only live as we
do you would soon be strong and robust"
she said And the old gentleman, with n
placid uile, made his usual reply.
"And be In danger Of becoming bruteln
He WIS a connoisseur in the cooking of oat-
meal, of which he always partook in the
morning. At this time the lady, feeling sure
that his health was seriously impaired, re-
solved to take charge herself OF his breakfast.
She sent for pound of beef had it slightly
cooked, the Juice extracted and well stirred
into dish of oatmeal Mr.. Alcott ate with
unusual relish and discoursed eloquently
upon the virtue OF grain that waved in the
sun and air. The next morning tho samo
dish was repeated, and throughout his stay
he partooh of tho pudding and beef juice
II was noticeable that he gained rapidly In
health and fesh and became thoroughly sat
isfied with the western climate. Before he
left he remarked
"Your oatmeal has been very strengthen
ing. You must tell me just how it is made,
and 1 must take away package of the meal" "
"Mr. Alcott," was tho reply, "therc is
genius in good cooking, and it is hard to I'M
part it only-comc again and you shall find
the dish equally palatablo."
Some days after he had returned homo.
rested and refreshed, Mrs. r, related tho
story IN great glec to her own club.-Boston
Transcript.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

''Tho use of Ice water In this country is
universal" said nn old doctor, ''but in
Brazil it is but little used. Il was
thought that a factory for producing arti-
6cial Ice would bo very profitable there,
where tho temperature is very high. An
English syndicate constructed the neces-
sary works, but found that tho natives
would not touch leo water. Then. to
tempt their palatos by creating an appe-
tito for 1t by constant use, tho company
placid free tanks Of leo water upon tho
street corners Of tho cities. 1t was o
novel plan and tho fruits of tho invest
ment arc being borne. Tho use Of leo
water Is increasing. but IT Is not yet. q
universal beverage Chicago Herald.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

Pcrsons ON tho outlook for odd things
IL tho way OF foo, gear hnvo something
new In leather hi what Is called by tho
trade Kordofan. This Is really horse hide,
q small part Of tho skin from tho rump Of
each animal being available for the shoes.
1t is said to DO pleasant to wear and 10
last forever or tEereabouts. The supply
comes from the wild horses Of South
America and from the zebra and quaggin
Of Asia. Tho demand is not yet 80 OK
tensive as TO threaten tho exterinination
Of those species. New York Sun. -
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

Gentleman-Unclo Rastus, what will it
cost mo to get my barn whitewashedl
Uncle Rastus-Two dollahs an baf a day,
sab.
Gentleman-I mean what will you do tho
job forl
Uncle Rastus-Well, jess tell how 1t am,
Mistah Sniff Yo' see, when yo' has fggered
out do cos OBJ do whitewash an do pals, an
do wah an tab on de brushes, sab, yo'll fin
da' is no money In 1t by do job.-Tho Epoch.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

"What do you think Of my pocm in Tho
Gazette Willsinsf'
sit was remarkable piece of work. Ono
thing about it I thought wns particularly
wonderful
"What was thatr
"That Tho Gazette ever published itn-
Harper's Dazar.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
A sisters Right.

Sho--Gcorge, dear, n't,quite like tho
way YOU 40 on with Ethel White. And
she Is as familiar as sister would be.
Ho-Ycs, darling, that Relationship, was
established last Juno at Saratoga. New
York Sun.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

Bad Littlo Boy TO good littlo boy)-Hey,
Johnny, does yor wan ter take hand in do
ball gamel
Good Little Boy-No, thank you; my
mamma doesn't allow mo to play with bad
boys. t tFAEa
Bad Little Doy-What's do matter-docs
yer ma tink you'll mako do bad boys wussi-
Lifo,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19

Tan, brown and bronze shades are said to
be very popular in dress and millinery. For
schoolboys' trousers rattan will soon bo in
voguc.-Yonkcrs Statesman. a4
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
INNS on THE GREAT ROADS.

In China overy traveller carries his bed
ding with him; In the daytime II helps to
pack tho cart, or Is laid, by way of sad
die, upon the nss. Tho traveller may
count himself fortunate If he can lind in
somo Mutual Prosperity or Heavenly
Union hostel tolerable room In which to
rest. On tho great roads, and tho recog-
nized stages, tho inns aro pretty sure to
bc decent, but elsewhere they aro often
wretched. ~ ~ b - y - =
In those of tho better sort there Is gen
orally an eating house or tea shop on ono
side Of the largo door leading into tho
yard. Tho shop faces the street, and Is
connected with tho cook house and pri-
,vato rooms of the landlord. At this end,
too, arc tho rooms occupied by tho carriers
and others. Passing through tho great
door tho visitor finds himself In largo
unpaved yard with buildings all round 1t.
On one sido are, perhaps, six or eight
guest rooms, little boxes about twelve
feet square, with paper in place Of glass
for windows, doors WHICH do not fit, and
through tho openings Of which wind and
dust find their way.
A very rickety old chair and On equally
decrepit tablo arc tho only furniture, tho
bod being simply brick or mud plat
form filling nearly half the little room
and raised about two feet from the floor
Underneath 1t Is fue, into which, in
cold weather, dry grass or other fuel Is
pushed and fired, the heat and smoke pass
ing In q zigzag limo Just under the sur
face of tho couch, and finally escaping up
a vent in the wall Other fireplace thero
is none; md II, as often happens, tho
chimney should DO foul thoswarmed bed
Is but d poor compensation for smarting
Dyes and partial suffocation. But there
arc other rooms sometimes at the top of
the yard, and it 10 always an object to SO.
cure them, as they are triao larger and
cleaner and probably in better repair.
Tho charges arc modorute, from 100 to
200 cash per night-about % cents-with
extras for food and gratuities to servants.
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-19
CHINESE ODDITIES.
THE EXCITEMENT CAUSED BY THE
ADVENT OF A FOREIGNER.

Watching tho Pale Faced Traveller Mt
His Meal-Remarks OF tho Almond
Eyed Bystanders-Hoteis AMI Eating
Houses-Beds and Furniture,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-20

tion with other properly. value $50,
State and county tax $l2 Is. special
school tax 81 40
1902. Rice, Geo H - Interest by
reason Of mortgage given by John
Wolf to Geo H Rice for the sum Of
S6680, recUrde d in book rs, page 327.
of mortgages, records OF Los Ange.
les county, Cal dated Jupe ", 1886,
due March 1887, proportionate asses
see $3.50, in LOS Ange es county lot n,
Watts sub of k0 5an Rafael, being IA
acres OF land and 44L acres Of ,ot
A of same tract in conjunction with
other proper y.value sSs'0. state and
county tax S57 rs. special school tux
l$69s
1903. Krug, August Interest by
reason Of mortgage given by d
lw AID T L V:ckery to August
in book 81, page SOL, of IN rtgs-
ges, records OF Los Angeles county,
Gal, dated aug "A. 1886. due March l.
1857 $500, In Los Angeles county, in
LakeVineyardira iract, ,s7l acres Of lot 8,
and II I IS acres OF lot 4. blk N, value
$500, state and cOu nty tax 312, special
school tax 81 48
1874. Dormau, D M-Interest by
reason of mortgage given by @ H
Young to D M Dorman for the sum
OF $500, recorded In bk IS, p 22l Of
mortgages, records OF l. Angeles
county, Cal, dated Jan 26, 1884, duo
March 1. 1857 5000. In Los Angeles
county, 10s' res of land bd n by land
OF Foster, Q by 3 P b Rs by Flssks,
w by county road, value $500. State
and county tax 80,
1905. Commercial Bank OF Santa
I Ana-Interest by reason OF mortgage
given by H r Stone and wife to Com
mercial Bank for the sum of 5000,
recorded In bk 98. p z. of mortgages,
records of Los Angeles county, Cal,
, dated Jan 6. 1887. due March 1, 188-,
$4,000, l. L 8 Angeles county, i2(
acres of land in lge 4 Bonds sub Of
Ro santiago de Santa Ana. also un
Idivided u of 270 acres In Oge &
Bonds su . Of RO Santiago de SAINTS
Ana, valued at $500, state and coun
ty tag $5
1906. .Joslin, E M-In Los Angeles
county, 70 .acr q # land, commenc
ing ~ y poi t 6 chains W Of Sc rOl
OF Van de Graft Tract. In sub Ro San
tiagO de Santa Aua. and thence u Y
chains, " 10 chains, thence Q q
:, chains, thence 10 chains TO begin
. ming, suoject to mortgage $500. val
ue $1,000 imps $50 personal prop
erty ela0, value per State Board 81 g
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-20


Angeles county, Cal. 10 acres OF
land, being lot I, blk B, Crescenta
Canada, valued at $3.50, State and
county tax $6 rs, special school tax
| 81 so
1910. King, Mrs Elm Los An
geles county, ~ acres OF land, being
W u of Sc " of WI of sec IL, T s,
X 10 W, subject to mortgage $2345,
value $2l6O, improvements : so, per
prop $38 value per safe board $842,
Stale snd county tax IS Is, special
school tax u 06 ..
l541, Smith, J G-Interest by rea-
son of mortgage given by J T NOrmsn
| to ] G smith for the sum of $500, re-.
corded In book "a, page S05 II mort
| cages, records of L0s Angeles co1n-
ty, Cal, date January so, 1885, due
| March /. 1887, $500, IN Los Angeles
| county, II acres of land, being parts
Of lots 10 and l In sec 81. tp n, IL
W, bd n by land OF Morrow, 9 By
land OF L Harris, by land Of Chap
pelow, W by land OF Marwe ell In con
junction with other property, as
sumed by ] II Gurman, proportion
ate asse ssed lue $4O), value e4O0.
State and county tax f6, special
school tax "a cts
1912. Fascks, Hermann-In Lol
Angeles cou ty. 10 acres OF land, bd
n by land of Spurgeon. by esme-
tery. s by land OF Machander, W by
land of Rack, value $1,000, imp $500
value per state board $l17 State and
county tax $l7 IS
1873. Rich, A D-Interest by rea
son OF mortgage given by Anna and
C NJ Cooper to A d Rich for the sum
of $1,000, recorded In book IS, pag,
ass of mortgages. records OF Los An
geles G iunty, Cal, dated August
1885, due March 1857, S1,0O, in Lo
Angeles county, 10 acres of land be
ing lot s, blk les, town OF Pomona
assuu ed by Frank Stevens, valu,
81 70, State and county tax SIS, specia
school tax 81 cts
1914. Rich, A D-Interest BY res
son of mort age given by Anna an,
IC N Cooper to A d Rich for the hun
of e600, Recoraed book n, page %
of mortgages, records of Los Ange
les county, Cal. dated -, due N-rcl
II. 1857, g. o, in Los Angeles county
10 acres OF land, being lot 8 In bl
1888, town OF Pomona, assumed b.
Frank Stevens, value $500. state an
county tax SEQ. special school ta'
tSc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-02
Young Mems Republican Club.

The next meeting VIII be held at Gray Cor
ner the first Wednesday in March. Closed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-02

There are several important changes in
the plans of the new Ottawa House, to be
erected on Cushing's Island. One of the
most important changes is that Of increased
height, which will make the building only
ten feet less than the new Brown block on
Congress street. The foundation, now as
good as finished, is of very substantial and
handsome construction. A fine new feature
is the stone arch at the entrance of the
main Office Another marked change of
plan is the addition of piazza, 16 feet wide
and 105 long, to the lseaward face. The
present dimensions of the ballroom are
25x100 feet. The new plan leaves out the
posts in the dining-room, thus securing a
clear space 40x101 feet. The main stairway
has been Ienlarged, but parlors and offices
are substantially unchanged. The grounds
facing the ocean are to be cleared out and
improved, and no buildings to be south of
the bowling alley. thus giving an uninter-
rupted view Of the ocean. Some changes in
the external lines of the hotel, necessary in
carrying out the plans of the rooms, have
been made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-02
Meeting of the Pomon a Grange.

The Cumberland County Pomona Grange
met with the Westbrook Grange yesterday,
and after an appropriate address of welcome
by II. K. Griggs, State Master ROBBIE an
nounced the death of Henry A. Hart, late
master of the Pomona Grange, and spoke in
terms of the highest praise of his sterling
qualities as man, and expressed his pro-
found sorrow for his loss as friend and as
a member of the order.
Gov. Robbie was followed by VIM. j. Cor
thell who said the deceased was, for four
years, while they were in college together,
an intimate friend, which friendship had
lasted until his death, and that no friend was
ever truer than Henry A. Hart; that from
his boyhood he had been scholar a fact
known to but few, in consequence of his
modesty; that for honesty and moral worth
he was worthy of the highest commenda-
ton.
S. b. Gunnison, past master, paid feeling
tribute to the memory of his friend and
brother, and in delicate terms spoke of the
felicities of his family life, and his cordial
relations with call the members of the
grange.
The memorial address prepared by Past
Master L. B. bennett of the Presumpscot
Grange, and already published by the PRESS
January 9th, was then read by William j.
Corthell, and unanimously adopted by ris-
ing vote oftthe Pomona Grange. and ordered
to be extended upon its records.
After dinner the following officers were
elected for the presentsyear:
Master-Samuel Bell
Overseer-J. B. Hammond
Lecturers b. Gunnison.
Chaplain-J. s. Barstow.
Treasurer-James l.. Hardy.
Secretary-Miss Nellie Shenault.
Steward-Jason Newcomb.
Assistant Steward-H. @. Palmer.
Gate Keeper-George Hawkes..
Ceres-Mrs, Sarah A. Bell
Pomona-Mrs. Catherine K, Hammond.
Flola-Mrs. Rufus A. Fogg.
Stewardess-Mrs. E. o. Morrill,
The next meeting will be held at Gray Cor
ner the first Wednesday in March. Closed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-02
DEATHS.

In Deering, Jan. 81, Oscar Tompson, aged 20
years months IBoston and New Brunswick
papers please copy.J
Funeral service this Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, from bis late residence, Woodford street,
Deering Burial private.
In Liyermore Jan. 30, John Larrabee, aged rs
years months,-a native of Durham, Maine.
In Saco, Feb. l, Nellie b., wife OF Chas Smith,
aged As years.
In Biddeford, JAN 81, Carrie H., wife of Joseph
II. Smith, aged 43 years months,
In Saco, Jan. 81, John Rice, aged "a years 8
months.
In Old Orchard Jan. 81, Mrs. Betsey Carnage,
aged 70 years.
fu Saco, Jan "a, Merrill Whitney. aged II yrs.
In Dayton. JAN "a. Henry 7. Moors, aged 90
years 10 months.
In Bremen, jan %. DR.. Frederick Turner, aged
In Blddeford. Jan. %. Mrs. Margaret Burchin,
aged Sc years.
In West Camden, Jan. 10, Walter G. CLARK. aged
81 years months.
aged SO years.
In Bath, Jan. 80 James, son of Martin and
Mary Nolan, aged years o months.
In Rockland, Jan. %, Miss Sophie c. Perry,
aged 10 years.
The funeral service of the late Harriet L. Has
kell will take place Friday afternoon at 230 oclk
from her late residence, No. 32 Bramhall street.
Burial private.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Ruth r. Role
will take place Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
at the residence of John S. Rolfe, No. 81 Merrill
street Relatives and friends are invited to attend
Burial at convenience of the family.