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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11
The New Zealand XVII

The kiwi is the sole remnant OF the
wonderful race Of wingless birds that
once roamed all over Now Zealand. the
gigantic skeletons OF some of which
have been found in such numbers that
almost every museum in the world pos
sesses one or more of them. The kiwi
is about the size OF n partridge. has a
rather long neck and curious biz
about four inches in length, Its wings
arc quite nndeveIoped. and its feathers
have sort of unfinished character,
which may be supposed TO represent
natures early efforts in that direction.
before the close, rich plumage OF the
modern bird was evolved" Want
ing the means of fight the kiwi has
been almost exterminated. aud with IL
also have gone, or nearly gone. all the
other feathered denizens OF the woods
The invasion OF their haunts by the
white man is not the sole cause OF this,
Equally potent, perhaps more so, has
been the introduction OF English birds.
The linnet, the sparrow, the chafiinch,
and the thrush have driven away the
more timid and delicate native birds
This is the case more or less through
out New Zealand. where the white
population has found its way. Golden
Days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

CAht LII -AA-A'
TIE WIDOW HEARS A REvELATIc

The Widow HEARS a hENELAIION.
Mrs. Penroy hestated moment about
ringing, until the Captain had made good
his escape from the house, then she rang,
and to the servant who answered she called
for Grace
The latter was IN her room preparing to
retire. For some reason she had not heard
the pistol shot, and was utterly oblivious Of
the dangers that had menaced Lura Joyce
after her departure from Lone Hollow,
Grace at once went TO her mother.
80 you can answer when CALI uttered
the woman, in tone most unpleasant.
81 always do, mother"
do YOUR with sneer. "Real dutiful
all at once, aren't youl Have you seen
Captain Starbright this EVENING""
81 have not"
''Did you hear that his life had been
assailed.p
Il did not y
~ heard some commotion outside, but do
not believe it was any thing serious. The
Captain has been carrying affairs with a
high hand hereof late, and am determined
to put stop to it,
Grace regarded her mother in surprise.
1t was through Mrs. Peuroy that Captain
Starbright gained footing at Lone Hollow,
and Grace had seen the two much together
and believed them the best Of friends
There is little wonder, then, that she re-
garded the present outbreak with wonder.
Il supposed Captain Starbright was
welcome guesther mother.n
Nevertheless he is not,p retorted the
faded widow, taking pinch from her gold
snuff-box II wish you would turn him the
cold shoulder hereafter. He is simply a
fortune-hunter Of the worst type. 1t is my
wish that you do not countenance him
further.n
/" It has been TO please you that | have
countenanced him at ALL declared Grace.
"Oh, it isl You have been very dutiful.
Let us see il you can be as much so in the
future | have ordered the Captain TO re.
main away from Lone Hollow in the
future. He certainly will not return If he
does not have encouragement from you"
HAS he gone away voluntarilyln
mo. Iordered him to leave, tell you.n
"But thought
mo matter what you thought, it's settled
that the Captain IS hereafter a stranger
here, will call in advisers and settle your
grandfather's estate to suit myself as his
only herr
Grace was silent.
over her usually docile mother, but she re
fused TO CRAFTY her curiosity by asking
questions.
"You may 60 now, but remember that l
forbid you having aught to do with Captain
Starbright.n
Grace rose to leave the room She had
reached the door when Mrs Penroy said
Zone word further. 1t is possible that
you have some sneaking regard for Austin
Wentword. may be mistaken in this,
since have not seen him about in some
time; but let me warn you that nc must re-
main away us we'll I'll have no sneaking
beaux about--theyre all fortune-hunters to
the last man.
Gracos cheeks Redeemed with indigna-
ton Her mother had always treated her
harshly, and now sho felt that 1t was wholly
unjust 10 treat her as though she were a
little child to DO reprmanded ut will.
Grace was like her father, honest and gen
tie,with trusting nature that made friends,
yet rendered her easily imposed on.
TO pE CONTINUED.
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11
THE IMMORTAL DANTE.
A Picture Of tbs eloquent Author OF 1
s.rr~1.. f,,,.....lwo

A Picture OF the Eloquent Author Of ths
ssDivine Comedy"
This poet was of moderate stature.
and since he had arrived at a mature
age he walked little STOPPING. and his
walk was slow and quiet. and he was
always well dressed. and in a habit
suitable TO his mature age. His
face was long. his nose aquiline. his
eyes rather great than small. his jaws
large. and his under lip projected be-
yond his upper lip. He had a brown
complexion; his hair and beard were
thick, black and curly; and his counte-
nance was always melancholy and
thoughtful; on which account, one day.
it happened at Verona (for the fame OF
his works had been everywhere spread,
and particularly that part OF the Com
media" which was called the Inferno,
and he was known to many, both men
and women), that he, passing before a
door where many women were sitting,
one of them said TO another softly. but
not so softly but that she could be we'll
heard by him; Look at the man who
goes into hell. and returns when he
pleases. and brings news to us here
above from those there below" To
which one OF them answered, simply:
Verify, thou must speak the truth.
Dost thou not see how the heat and
smoke down below have given him so
dark a color and so curled beard?n
Which words he hearing. Dante looked
back on them, and perceiving that
these women spoke seriously, was
amused, and almost pleased that they
held such opinions, and. smiling a
little, he continued his walk
in his public and domestic habits he
was wonderfully composed and orderly,
and in all he did. above all others,
courteous and polite, In his diet he
was most moderate, taking his repasts
at fixed hours, and not exceeding what
necessity required; he indulged in
neither eating nor dcinking to any ex-
cess. He praised delicate viands, and
usually partook OF the commonest; he
blamed above all those who study much
to have choice dainties, and have them
prepared with great care No one was
more earnest than he. both in his
studies and in any other object on which
he was intent; so much so that many
times both his family and his wife COM
planned of it, before having become ac-
customed to his ways, when they ceased
to care for it, He rarely spoke, unless
he was questioned, and then deliberate
", and with n voice suited to the mat
ter on which he spoke. Nevertheless,
when it was required. he was most
eloquent and flowing, and with an ex-
cellent and ready delivery. IN. Y.
Ledger.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11
The Cause. Of Death.

Our readers are doubtless all familiar
with the Robinson poisoning cases, which
have recently come 70 light in Somerville,
Mass, suburb OF Boston.
II seems that eight deaths have occurred
from arsenical poisoning, seven IN one
family, and within five years. IL Is doubt
full II the murderers would have been
brought to justice had not an organization In
which the victims were insured began an
investigation as to why so many persons had
suddenly died in one family
But the sensation from a medical point oil
view connected with the case, took place In
Boston at a recent meeting Of the Massa-
chusetts Medico-Legal Society, when IL was
stated by DIR. Holt that there was general
ignorance Of the symptoms of arsenieal
poisoning and because Of such ignorance
the Robinson poisoning cases had gone on
without aroasing the suspicion Of medical
men. The Robinson cases were all treated
by regular physicians, with correct
diplomas, men supposed TO know what they
were doctoring for, and 20 know the effect
Of drugs on certain diseases. Yet in the
five deaths from arsenical poisoning OF
which we speak certificates Of death were
given for pneumonia, typhoid fever, men
nights, bowel disease, and Bright's Disease.
Such commentary ON the general igno-
rance of the medical profession, made by
one Of its own number, we believe to be
without parallel
Is IT any wonder that patients are losing
faith in their doctorsl Here were five able
bodied people slowly poisoned with arsenic
before their very eyes, and yet these very
wise medical men were doctoring them for
pneumonia, typhoid fever, meningitis, bowel
disease. and Bright's disease.
In the very same manner thousands Of
patients are being treated this day for
pneumonia, heart trouble, dropsy, incipient
consumption, etc, when these are but
symptoms of advanced kidney disease,
which is but another name for Bright's dis
ease. The doctors do not strike at the seat
of the disease-the kidneys, and IL they did
nine times out Of ten they would fail-as
they are on record as saying they can not
cure Bright's disease Of the kidneys.
Rather than use Warmers Safe Cure,
well-known specific for this and all other
forms Of kidney disease they would let
their patients die, and then give death
certificate that death was caused by peri
carditis, apoplexy, phthisis or cardiac affco-
uon.
Is this not the honest truthi Do you not
know in your own personal history very
many instances where physicians doctored
the wrong disease, and caused untold suf-
fering, and many times, deathi Which
leads us 10 remark that very much can be
learned by one's-self by careful obserya-
ton, and that the doctors are very far from
having monopoly OF tho knowledge Of
medicine or disease
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

4 2roof hat she had escaped death 1t mus
ibe true; IN fact. Grace. never thought b
doubt fol. one fnoment.
alt Is a strange story, fbreathed Grace
at length sit seems like dream TO me
and can not be too thankful to have you
back, alive and well +"
"To you am alive and well, to others
must yet be as one dead,h said Lura, in |
low. guarded tone, as though she feared
the walls might have suddenly acquired the
gift Of hearing.
.sWhy is that3v
"That / may the better Illustrate hi'
lswicked schemes"
; "To whom do you referln
"Surely you can guess.n
81 can not.n
!. .Lura regarded her friend in apparent as
,tonishment.
- as it possible that you do not iet under.
stand the true character of Clinton Star
brightln
L ~ understand him perfectly" answered
Grace. "He has been very kind to me
since grandpa died, and has taken all the
responsibility of my hands Of looking after
affairs about Lone Hollow
"And he will gladly assume control of
the million or more your poor grand
father left,n returned Lura, grimly.
"That is what he is after Don't trust him,
Grace. he is a serpent two-sided and
treacherous. beg you TO beware Of that
man, who is evil from the sole of his foot to
the crown of his head. You will beware Of
him, tell me you iuilll"
For once Lura Joyce seemed in deadly
earnest, and there was an intense pleading
in voice and mien as she bent toward her
cousin.
81 do not fear him, but regard the Cap
tain as friend" returned Grace. "Yet,
to please you, will be ever on my guard y
"Thanks. DO not mention the fact of your
seeing me to living soul. Keep my secret
until bid you speak, and you will never re-
greet it. Promise me this, Grace.u
81 promise certainly
Then Lura sprang up, embraced and
kissed her cousin, and turned toward the
door.
81 must go now, dearest but we shall
meet again ere long. Goodnight"
Quickly turning the key Lura opened the
door and glided from the room. Swiftly
she passed down the stairs and thence out
into the night
Barely had she gained the gate on the
road when she felt touch on her shoulder,
The moon just then disclosed its face.
"Hal thought so, Lura JoYcei Not
dead, but you shall die in an other minute"
A pair of digits, cruel as death, closed
about the throat of Lura and she felt her.
self sinking, fainting, dying, to the ground.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

To bring them ABOUT, and are always more
complete and lasting when they proceed with
steady regularity 10 "A contamination, Few
Of the observant among us can have failed
to notice that permanently healthfll
changes In tho human system are not
wrought by abrupt and violent means, and
that those are the most salutary medi
cines which are progressive. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters IS the chief Of these.
ter, is obliterated by It.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

"A queer but true story comes from
Neshannock, east of Sharon. Pa, where
lived an old lady eighty-two, who
wanted to goto Iowa, but was afraid TO
because she had never travelled by rail-
road. She remarked to friend at the
station that it would be her first mud
perhaps last ride on the cars. Her
friends in Iowa lately received word
that she had actually died on the train.
The noise and excitement had been too
much for her
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

On the line Of the Cherokee & Dakota al
vision OF the Illinois Central X. r.. between
Onawa, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, Dakota, arr
TireBiy Nsse Stations, all beautifully located
In the Great Corn Belief nc NorihtrsSt. and IN
one OF the very best farming countriesI tho
world. These new towns must necessarily
grow and develop rapidly within. the next
few years, aud parties looking for business
locations, or excellent farming land. should
scriptive of tho towns and country above
referred 20; also for information as 10 rates
of fare, etc. f. Il, BOWS, Gen. Northern
Pass. ARt- l. c. r. r., III Randolph street,
Chicago, Ill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

Sometimes the intelligent compos-
itor unconsciously improves a sentence;
as, for Instance. when he makes the
types tell of the temperance lecturers
fighting the bottle instead of the
..battle Puck.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

THE last month of the old and the first
two months OF the new year make up the
limited period when intelligent folk are sup
posed TO let Holsters Rlone At all other
times they are "seasonable.r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

WILL be found an excellent remedy for
sick headache. Carter's Little Liver Pills
Thousands OF letters from people who have
used them prove tins fact, Try them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

PLANTERs in North Carolina are much
alarmed at the exodus Of negroes, Many
agricultural sections win not be able TO 80.
cure hands 10 cultivate the lands this year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

"A hawk may get the rooster after
breakfast. but before breakfast the
rooster always takes crow.--Wash-
ingtop Critic.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

SUFFERERS from Coughs, Sore Throat,
etc, should try BrOirIt's Bronshiai Troches, . a
simple but sure remedy. Sold only ia borcs.
Price q cents. m
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

Az employee OF hotel in Denver lately
confessed 10 the larceny Of small sums and
was sent 10 fail, but the bills continued 10
disappear. Subsequently mouse nest was
found, and the currency used in its con
struction, added TO that known 10 have been
stolen, balanced the books.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

PAN In the Side nearly always comes from
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

The Buffalo and Niagara Fails Drainage
Company has been Incorporated with S5
10000 capital The object is TO construct a
ditch by way Of TOnawanda 20 tho bottom
Of the Niagara gorge which will DO used as
a tall race for water motors
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

FoKTrFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11
An Honest Statement.

In endeavoring to give to their preparation
a greater publicity and a wider neld OF us'-
fulness. the proprietors of Magee's Emni-
sion are presenting no new medicine for
popular favor. nor arc they attempting 10 At.
tract public attention to any mysterious com'
pound or doubtful deeoction OF dangerous
drugs and chemicals.
Il has been ON the market long enough 20
prove It's rare merits TO the satisfaction Of the
thousands who have bcdh benefited By its use.
and whose restored health and happy lives
bear living testimony to the power and virtue
OF this excellent preparation.
II has stood the most severe tests OF the
medical profession. and the fact thar no other
preparation on the market has been 80 freely
prescribed by doctors in their regular praetirs,
is conclusive evidence that this mas been the
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~ Consumption. Coughs, Colds, bronchitis,
scrofiIla, Dyspepsia, General Debility, and
any low state OF the system brought on by eS.
posture, ovcrwork. impurities In the blood.
hereditary taints, etc.
Ask your Druggist. and b. sure you get
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

UTAH Is so anxious for Statehood that the
Mormons declare that they will abolish
polygamy to bring about the desired result
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

1T costs twenty FIVE dollars fine or thirty
days in Jail to sch boys cigarettes in Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

A FREScuNiS Is anxious 10 arrange for
light between devil-hsh and shark In
tank where 5000 people can see tho combat
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Most women naturally look forward mamony their prcpr
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11

The Gar OF Russia wears ring In which
10 embedded piece Of the true cross
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11
N. Y. TRIBUNE FOR 1890.
NEW FEATURES.
A BRILLIANT YEAR AHEAD.

During 1890 the New York Tribune wfIl be
greatly improved in quality and made more
lively, fresh and readable than ever before in its
history. Among the special contributors during
Andrew Carnegie, principles Of Bus
iness Success
Gail Hamilton, European Mouarchs"
Terence v. POwderly- Restriction
of Immigration
John j. ingalls,, Mrs. j ohm a. LO-
gan, Rev. DR.. John r. Patton and
others, topics not announced.
Albert Griffin, Temperance Among
Germans - a new view.
Judge a. w. Tourgee, The Colored
Race in America
s. 9. T. Dood, THE Advantages of
''Josiah Aliens Wife, The Small
Salaries of Country CeTgymen
Senator VIM. NJ. Stewart, Of Ne
vada, Unlimited silver Coinage
Fred, >. Tallmadge, on "Men of the
Revolution
EraStus Winan, Success and Failure
Among Business Men"
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, The
New England ~ To-Day
Bishop Henry G. Potter, Rural
Reinforcement of City Population
Geo. w. Gable ON Some Strange Leg
Marshall p. Wilder, "Humor Of
| England and America
Henry w. Grady. Of the Atlanta Con-
| sifutt0a. Chance, ior capital in the New South "
| 1. G. Russell, United States Geological
| Survey. highest Peaks of the United states
| w. NJ. CrrOSVenOr, Gold and silver as
| None, =.
L. +. Quigg. What is left Of Our Public
! Lands
emily Huntington, Household sci
| ence.'
ernest Whitney, IRREGULARITIES o.
| American Pronunciation
Professor William Pepper, Presi-
dent OF University of pennsylvania. e college
education good for all what is best for thes,
who cannot get it."
| NJ. Y. Beach, Slayer of 430 Bears"
SO Othcr contributors will be announced here
after. The articles will cost many thousands O
dollars and appear in the Tribune only.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11
Lucky Baldwin's Joke.

Ell. Baldwin went to a hotel in
New York for rest. He was only
going to stay few hours in town. 1t
was about g O'Clock when he registered
and he wanted to take little sleep
before he was called at 10. The gem
tlemanly clerk recognized the name
and the man, and looked pleased to
have a whack at the long purse of the
California millionaire. Baldwin had
his several hours sleep and was called
at 10 o'clock as ordered. He went to
the office and asked for his bill. IT
was handed to him-$3O. Mr.. Bald
win looked at it.
"I am very much obliged to you for
waking me at 10 o'clock
"Why ?" ..
"IfI had slept few hours more it
would have busted me."-SGn Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11
Mercurial Rheumatism.

Mr.. J. G. Jones, city marshal of Full
ton, Arkansas, writes About ten
years ago I contracted a severe case of
blood poison. The leading physicians
of the city were called in, and they
prescribed medicine after medicine,
which 1 took without affording me
anv relief. also tried mercurial and
potash remedies, with the same un-
successful result, but which brought
on an attack of mercurial rheumatism
that made my life one of untold agony
After suffering for four years, gave
up all former remedies and commenced
taking Swift's Specific Is. S. S. After
taking several bottles was entirely
cured and able to resume work.
consider Swift's Specific is. S. 81 the
greatest medicine for blood poisoning
to-day on the market"
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11

ga good many years ago when was
country pedagogue back in the
State of Maine, said Professor KnOwl-
ton, of the Boys High School, 81
was hearing my class in spelling,
when l gave out the word 'cuticle' to
big, lymphatic, redheaded girl.
Slowly she drawled out
Gu Gu, I'll ii cuti, Gle Gle, cuti-
cle."
II corrected her pronunciation and
asked for the definition. She looked
around her blankly as if in search of
something for something to spur her
memory, when, after a moment or two
of silence, 1 said:
"'Why what is it that covers your
hands and face p
Looking quickly at each hand heI
face Enlightened up and she replied
"Oh, yes, frecklesp San francisco
Examiner.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11
Went Him one Better.

1.-THE soil in Kentucky" said the
Colonel, wiping his whiskers, sis so
rich that vegetables are grown to order
while you wait"
THAT'S nothing" put in the liar
from Camden. "On my farm over in
Jersey we can't allow the horses to
stand a moment in the fields, for fear
their hoofs will take root and the ami
mails will take root and grow up to be
elephants. 1 made a three-legged
milking-stool, the other day, out of
freshly cut saplings and stood it in the
barnyard. The next morning l found
in its place black walnut extension
dining table If 1 hadn't sawed the
legs off close to the ground might
have had whole parlOr suit in a day
or two. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-11
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A dispatch states that the Fitualistic
Church of the Advent, of Boston, has
adopted the old English Sarum Missel
instead of the communion service of
the Episcopal Prayer Book. Well,
these Episcopal brethren who are
afraid to shift comma in the prayer
Book seem to allow themselves a good
deal of liberty after all.