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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Yellow Fever at Rockford.

CHICAGO, Sept. PA special despatch
from Rockford, Illinois ssys this morn
ing Mrs. Lizzie Dewolf Prince, died at
the Pest house of yellow fever. She
came here few days ago from Decatur,
Ala, where her husband died after a
sickness of thirty six hours of the fever.
Every possible precaution has been
taken to prevent the spread of the
disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Buffalo Bill Running Opposition to Congress.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Col. VIM. E.
Cody Buffalo BiID opened his Wild West
show at the new driving park this after
noon in the presence of the largest crowi
that ever assembled on like occasion in
Washington.
The natives in Zanzibar are in full re-
volt against Euro peaDs and are resolved
to prevent the landing of Germans in
future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Henry Clay and the Goat.

The following anecdote of Henry
Clay has just been published for the
first time. As he came out of the
capitol at Washington one day, seeing
q frightened woman in the street striv,
ing to ward off the attacks of sportive
goat, he gallantly in spite of his years
and office, seized the goat by the
horns. The woman thanked'him and
sped hurriedly on. Mr.. Clay would
have liked to move on also, but the
goat had its own views about the inter-
ference with his innocent amusement.
As soon as the woman's deliverer
loosed his hold on the two horns the
animal rose majestically on his hind
legs and prepared for a charge. In
his own defense Mr.. Clay now took
the animal as before by the horns, and
thus for Il time they stood. while
crowd of street boys gathered about,
immensely amused at the unusual
spectacle of q Senator and a goat
pitted one against the other in public
street. AS long as Mr.. Clay held the
goat by the horns all was well, but the
moment the quadruped was free came
a fresh preparation for charge. Not
a boy offered assistance, but after
while one ventured to suggest.
Throw the billy down, sir" Mr..
Clay at once accepted and adopted the
report Of that committee, and tripping
the goat up essayed to pass or. Be-
fore he could fairly turn away, how
ever, the goat was up in lofty prepare
ton for new charge. Mr.. Clay gave
his enemy the floor of the pavement
turned to his new adviser with the
question, '.And what shall do now?"
''Cut and rum replied the lad.
Diamond Covered Boots. 3
Few persons would think of looking
for fresh knowledge in the simple
backing of boot; but it is neverthe-
less a most interesting subject.
"Did it ever occur to you," said
chemist, what remarkable and unique
process the blacking of boot is? You,
see, we smear the boot with prepara-
ton of bone-black, whichis entirely de-
void of luster; and then by the friction
of dry brush. make it shine ike the
sun. There is not another process
like this anywhere in the arts so far as
l know, and [ never read anywhere
any scientific explanation of the pro-
cess. l have theory of my own,
however, which l will give you for
what it is worth.
..The key to the mystery lies in the
fact that diamond is nothing more
than crystalized carbon. The backing
is little more than carbon paste, and
the friction of a hairbrush being one of
the most efficient methods for generat-
ing electricity has the effect of crystal
lizing the carbon of the backing. As
soon as this is done the boot is covered
with millions of infinitely small dia-
monds, and of course begins to shine
as a mass of diamonds would. OF
course this is not perfect explana-
ton of the phenomenon. What part
the other ingredients play, and especi-
allv why it is that the backing must
be moistened, cannot tell; perhaps
some one else can. But | feel pretty
sure that the bootblackss are engaged
in turning backing into diamonds. p
NeW YORK. Graphic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
PAGER ~ Bet;' Breaks the Record.

KANSAS CRY, Sept. 25.-"U Bet" the
PAGER, made a quarter of a mile IN 2
seconds, this afternoon, at the Kans q
City fair grounds. This breaks the rec
ord held by Johnston of 29I seconds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Banquet to Emperor William.

STUTTGART, Sept. 28.-This evening, in
honor of Emperor William, state ban
quet was given at the palace. The king
OF Wurtenburg, in proposing toast TO
the health CT the emperor, wished him
long and prosperous reign. The en-
peror made a suitable reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Reinforcements Ordered to Suakim

Lon ,UN, Sept. Is : Reinforcements
have been ordered to Suakim, where the
rebels have assumed threatening atti-
tude. Gen. Grenfel and Col. Kitchener
are proceeding in haste to that place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Robert Garrett, the demented million
aire, is closely guarded at Ringwood, n.
j. His condition is regarded as hope
la1s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

One hundred large moccasin snakes,
more than fifty alligators, besides one
bear and "A panther. were killed by en-
g;neers who were running a line re-
Gently through southeast Georgia into
Florida. Will a view of connecting
some point on the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia railroad with jack
sonVille.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

While working with threshing crew,
A. D. Hoffman, of Ellsworth, had one of
his hands nearly severed from the arm
by an axe in the hands eff fellow work
man.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ap'
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous
and generally out OF sorts, and want
to brace up. Brace up, but not with
stimulants, spring medicines, or bit
ters, which have for their basis very
cheap, had whisky, and which stimu.
late you for an hour, and then leave
you in worse condition than before,
What you want is an Alternative that
will purify your blood, start healthy
action of Liver and Kidneys, restore
your vitality, and give renewed health
and strength. Such a medicine you
will find in Electric Bitters and only
so cents bottle at Harry d. Carriers
City Pharmacy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
Are You Going to Kansas
Missouri, Colorado, Cali
fornia or Any of The
Weatern Statea7

Ifyou should avail yourself of the
advantages that are now offered by
the Kansas City Route, the only di-
rect route from the South to the
West and Northwest. This line runs
its entire trains, with Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars and free Reclining
Chair Cars, from Memphis to Kan
sas City, saving many hours time
over any other route. Ifyou are 60
ing you will save money by purchas-
ing your ticekts via Memphis and the
Kansas City Route. Send for large
map of this Snort Route; mailed free.
Address,
j. f. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo.
Or, II. d. ELLIS, Ticket Agent,
81 Madison Street Memphis, Tenn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
CRIES OF NEW YORK.
Street Scenes In the Past Days of IL
American Metropolis.

Street Scenes In the Past Days of the
American Metropolis.
remember hearing tho "Cries of
New York" in 1920 and the succeed
ing years. Tho watchmen Mt every
corner of the several ''blocks" struck
the pavement with their clubs, and
sang aloud tho hour. thus: Eleven
O'clock, and all's wellP' or -Four
o'clock, and cloudy Cor fair) morn
ing" etc. Not only baked pears were
"cried" and sold in the streets, but
boiling-hot greon corn. The vendors
were usually negroe, Slaves at that
time), and they used portable fur
nances lighted with charcoal, on
which they prepared their stock in
trade. Sometimes they contrived to
carry (with the furnace) one kettle on
one arm containing the pears, and one
on the other containing the corn.
People who sat on the scoops in the
summer evenings were their custom
ers. Serenades were then quito COM
mon, and the musicians would be in
vited in, and treated TO wine and cake
and hot baked pears. Buttermilk
was carried about in churns. the seller
crying out in q most lugubrious drawl-
ing sing-song "Whito wine, white
wine" 1t was often purchased to use
for bleaching fine linen, such as baby
caps; for all tho babies in those days
wore pretty embroidered linen cambria
caps, commonly lined with lustring
| silk; it was finally decreed to DO un-
healthy The songs" to advise
cooks that oysters, clans and fresh fish
were for sale were various. Besides
the ono of which your inquirer gives
the opening line, remember part of
another which ran thus:
Here's clans, fine clans, from Amboy Bay;
Won't you buy some fine fresh clans to-
| day.
They are 1T to roast, they are 1T to fry,
They will also make good potpie.
The children they will cry, and say
| 20 pappy buy some CLANS to-day"
My cart is broke, my horse Is blind
| So pray, boys and girls, keep OF behind.
The city guardians ut that early
period provided man with horse
and cart to collect tho garbage
in each large street. In lit
Ito magazine that my mother re-
ceived each week occurred the follow
ing, on "Potpie" Palmer. rs he was
universally styled, on account of some
whimsical anecdote:
AS "Potpie" Palmer CHANGED one day
To drive his cart along Broadway,
Up steps to HIM dandy SMART
'You take old rubbish in your cartY"
80 yes said Potpie with grin;
"Of every sort-iump in, jump inr'
--Ihs Crikic
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
For Preserving Husbands.

They are really delicious when
properly treated. In selecting your
husbands do not be guided by the
golden hue, as in selecting oranges.
BE sure and select them personally,
AS tastes differ. DO not go to market,
as the best are usually brought to
your door. 1t is far better to 20
without unless you have patience TO
preserve him as no fruit is more
disagreeable when kept in pickle.
A preserving kettle of finest porce-
Jain is best brass does not make them
sufficiently tender. Ifyou have moth
ing but an earthenware pipkin it
will do, with care in cooking not to
keep him too long in stew.
Like an apple dumping, each one
should be wrapped in linen. See that
1t is clean and whole, with necessary
number of strings and buttons to fas-.
ten securely. Make clear, steady
fire OF neatness, cheerfulness and love,
and set him as near to it as seems to
agree with him. Young, green fruit
viii require more than that which is
mellow. II he sputters and fixes. do
not be anxious, and do not stir him nm
at such a time; some sputter a good
deal until done. A little sugar may
be added, In the form of confectioners'
Kisses, to taste. A little spice improves
them, as to much sweet is apt to rem
der them tasteless shut no pepper or
vinegar should be used on any ac-
count. To prevent his sticking to the
kettle, stir gently, lest he become use
less. You can not fail to know when
he is done. When treated as above
they are very appetizing, and will
agree nicely with you and the child
rem. DO not set in too cool place when
irst done. He will keep for years
unless frozen. TREBoR OH.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
A Friendship Broken Up.

jackson has struck it rich." said
one travelling man to another.
increase of salaryP"
mo. He went into restaurant tho
other day and ordered an oyster stew.
And what do you suppose he found in
ftp"
IAN oysterP''
'Yes, and what elseP"
"Humph! don't suppose he wanted
the earth"
He found pearl of extraordinary
beauty. How's that for luckP tell
you man with such luck as that ought
to be happy"
Yes approximately happy" was
the rejoinder, which parted a lifelong
friendship. Merchant Traveller.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

Two of tho more recent and inter-
esting topics of conversation in Xenia,
o., were n two-weeks' old baby that
had already cut tooth, and n young
man who, on the day fixed for his we'd
ding, determined to escape from the
knot, but who, after going as far as
Cincinnati, decided that hold chance
it after all, and so turned back and
made tho bride happy, though the
wedding was several hours late.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

Dividing tho whole population Into
groups Of those from 10 years tn 10.
from Is to 20, from 20 to 25 from 20 to
80, from 80 to 40. from 40 to 80. and
from so to 60. it is found that from the
age of 20 the tendency 10 crime dcA
creases at each successive term 80 per
cent. in the case OF women and 25 per
cent. in tho case of men. - Chicago
Journal.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

Mrs. Sumpter, who resides on
Soldier creek. Ore, few days since
noticed an antelope some distance
from her house, and the temptation
was 50 great that she seized her hus-
bands rifle and fired away, dropping
the game in its tracks. When Mr..
Sumpter returned tho antelope was
dressed in nimrod style and hung in
the lardcr.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
Ages of Criminals.

Most crimina ais are young. It's sell
dom that n grave crime, provided It be
the first Is committed after the age of
80 A careful statistician has proved
that of the entire population of En-
gland and Wales the largest proper
ton of criminals is found between the
ages of 20 and %. Five times as
many crimes are committed in the five
years between these limits as In the ten
years between the ages Of 80 and 60.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

The car in which Abraham Lin
coin made the journey from Buffalo TO
Albany on his way 10 Washington for
his first Inauguration is still running
on the Auburn branch of the New
York Central railroad. The ceiling is
decorated with the National flag. and
Mt one end is n portrait of Lincoln and
at the other one of Washington. The
car now No. $40, was new in Febru-
airy, 1861. and was decorated for tho
purpose Of carrying the President. 1t
Is still in good condition. and runs reg
uarly.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
CANADIAN MONEY.


Difficulties Encountered III New York by
Detroit Gentleman.
"C0nfound tho luckr' exclaimed
DR.. Briggs, u middle-agcd gentleman
who boasts of Detroit as his legal
residence The exclamation escaped
him rs he stood on Broadway at the
Rector street entrance 10 the elevated
railroad station.
whats the matter, doctorp' asked
n friend who Glanced TO overhear the
remark.
''MattorP" growled tho doctor.
"Matterp Why here am down town
with only two dollar Canadian bill
in my pocket, and l can't pass it any
where; and I've had all manner Of
trouble with it the last hour"
"But what are you doing with
Canada money here in the StatesP"
"Why. you see, up in Detroit and
Buffalo, and those places along tho
border, Canada money passes as freely
rs National bank bills or silver certif-
Gates, and person never thinks OF re-
fusing it. This morning l started
down town with money enough to pay
some bills, and, as | supposed, enough
to carry ne through the day. But an
hour ago found myself with just this
two-dollar Canada bill. l started up
town, and handed it in at the elevated
station for my ticket That's no
good, yelled the ticke,-seller, and 1t
dawned upon me that / would have to
get 1t changed before | could get up to
the hotel. went into an Italians
cigar store and bought fifty cents
worth of cigars and handed out tho
bill. 4 no taxa that moony, said the
cigar man rs he pushed the bill back
and reached for the cigars that still
lay on the counter | tried to explain
to him that it was good money; but
all he would say was, Il donna care l
no TAXA j bought five papers from u
newsboy and tod him 10 run and get
the bill changed, and I'd give him
quarter The gamin took ono glance
ut it and held it out as il he was
poisoned. Yer can't shove none ov
yer queer on me. he said; do yer tink
l want to be pullcd?' I tried to pass it,
4 drug store where purchased n dol
lars worth of stuff that I did not want,
but they would not have it, / tried n
saloon, anil gentle
mems furnishing store; but in each
,lace was regarded rs n suspicious
haracter when handed out the bill.
md here / am, stranded and all but
randed"
His friend laughed ut the doctors
'oublc and suggested that they step +
Ito Wall street bankers office and !,
e what could be done A moment n
ter they stood before the bankers ,
untcE
"What is Canada money, iYo"Wyha IS s s5S,
mildly inqq4idyssb@o t tss . see
To sell" replied the doctor. uia
We are paying 094," sad the ca
ker. Y/
and half on the dol n
Well, give me 81 90 quick" and II
doctor threw down the bill as he
Q a sigh of relief. II hope never {
&c II Canada bill again." he ex- n
med, as he pockctod the proceeds so Z
lis exchange. and hustled his friend kec
TO make purchase for two around ~ Ut,
corner m y Commercial Aduer- but
=. Oh
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
Their baaiaees BOOMING,

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at
Harry d. Carriers City Pharmacy as
their giving away to their customers
of so many free trial bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, Their trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable article from the
fact that ii always cures and never
disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. Large
size 81. Every bottle warranted.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
Buoklen's Arnica Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
Sold by Harry d. Garner, City Phar-
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

"A wonderful landscape on exhibit
ton in Paris is executed in European
and foreign insects Every desired
tone is supplied by As, 600 coleoptcra
in the foreground and 1000 varieties
of the insect tribe for the remainder Of
the picture. The work required four
years of the artists time, - Boston
lranscript.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

Our subscribers should remember
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
How to Cure rheumatism

Maj. b. S. White, of GAINESVILLE
Maryland, had suffered from rheuma-
tism in the right shoulder for sixteen
years. The disease was complicated
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consulted several physicians and use
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persuaded him TO try course of S
S. S. AS to the result he writes as
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cine got at the root of the disease and
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Rev. r. NJ. Pickens, the venerable
President of the Methodist Protestant
Church of South Carolina, some years
ago was attacked by neuralgic rheu-
matism, accompanied by erysipelas
lie suffered great pain. His appetite ,
failed him and his heart became affect 7
cd. The erysipelas broke out OH his
left arm and hand. lie used a great
many kinds of medicine, but nothing II
gave relief Finally he was persuad- !
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ter written from Greenville, President tc
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70 erysipelas. While taking the "oil
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Rev. o. W. WINFIELD, of Union thin
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Mr.. W. F. Daley, Advertising
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Major Sidney Herbert, editor of the 1
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07

If you want the best grocery bag
on the market and the biggest per
cent. Off call on us and be supplied.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-02-07
MITCHELIS BELLADONNA PLASTERS.

Endorsed by every physician in the whole
universe for Lame Back, Neuralgia, Lung and
Throat affections Group and sudden pains OF
all kinds. For Female Weakness 1t beats all
the pills In the world.
No maker has ever. produced Belladonna
Plaster which will cure like Mtchelrs. As
Morse caught the lightning and caused II TO
talk, so did Mitchell combine Belladonna with
Rubber, which causes a cure.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Price 25 cents.