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Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-12-08

SoUTH DAKOTA defeated woman's
suffrage and the proposal to cstab-
fish the South Carolina dispcnsary
system in South Dakota, but voted
Tor the initiative and referendum.
by the latter + per cent. of the vo-
tiers can by petition comman! the
Legislature Ia enact IA certain prln-
ciple in IA I'LL, and submit its adop
ton as law 10 IA majority vote of
the people. Also > per cent. of the
voters by petition can command
the submission of any statute to "A
vote of the people as to whether it
shall be repealed or not. The mi
tiaiive and referendum is "A Popu-
lisiic idea. Its usefulness will be
tested in that State. If it proves
the good thing its advocates think
il il other States can adopt it.
The defeat Of woman's suffrage
is perhaps due to the operation of
it in other of the W stern States.
where il has been in force for some
years. Instead of women eltvatin :
and purifying politics they have
debased and corrupted ii, accord
ing to the emphatic testimony of
some of the leading women's rights
advocates of those States adopting
the principle. The good home ma
king and home loving women as "A
rule soon lost interest in voting,
and the others became just like the
hOrrid men or worse in that they
are for anything to win for their
side, and some of the women poll
ticians can show a skill in political
iniquity and throw a glamor of dI-
abolish over it that il nothing
short of the devils own art.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-12-08
STATIONERY.

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
WEATHER AND CONDUCT.

School-teachers know, or think they know, that the weather affects their pupils and has an influence upon the behavior of them. Professor Edwin G. Dexter of the Colorado State Normal school has made an interesting study of the facts in the case. He compared weather records in Denver for four teen years with the records of corporal punishments in the public schools. It appeared from this study that the time of year had little effect upon the fre- quency of misbehavior, and the same was true of barometrical or tempera- ture changes or of the character of the day, whether cloudy or clear. But panied by marked states of emotional excesses, as on days when the move ment was very great five times the or dinary number of children received their wrippings. Even greater diff ference was observed in connection with the relative state of dryness or moisture of the atmosphere. On days that were abnormally dry (humidities below 30), the number of misdemeanors requiring punishment was seven hum dred per cent. above the average. The effect of this treatement of the quesl tion upon the members of the National Educational Association, before whom the paper was read, was somewhat modified by the professors conclusions that the weather affected not the chil- dren alone, and that the emotional same causes, had quite as much to do with the use of the rod
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
THE pEAnE r1IK.

Martial law has been declared in Spain, and the indications are that the government having become discouraged by the risks of war is going to try to face the risks of peace. Senor Sagasta, the Spanish premier, seems to have be- come convinced that further fighting will be only a needless and useless waste of lives, and that Spain, without a fleet, cannot go on with the war, even though the army demands continued fighting.
 If peace Is asked for perhaps there will be revolution, or an attempt at one, in Spain. The Carlists are said to be "furious,' and the Weyler gang are devilish, Nobody can tell what will happen if things reach the boiling-over point. But if the present government succeeds in maintaining itself it will, we suppose, talk long and vociferously about peace with honor, and Spanish diplomacy will flourish, or make four ishes. It is to be hoped that in such an event United States firmness and directness will not be influenced by Spanish strategy.
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with a chiffon ruehing. On the blouse was a deep yoke of violet chiffon shir- red into half-inch puffs, the sleeves to match being topped by epaulettes of lace trimmed cashmere. Two scarlet velvet bows held with silver buckles and belt of the velvet added richness. Between woman and child, whose culi- nary labors in the sand found her in white null, there was even less of con- trast than between the adults dress and those of the crash, linen and duck brigade. Though not as handsome, the simpler costumes seem In better taste.
 Women who dress thus for prome- nades along the sands are wondrously impractical in their yachting and boat ing rigs running to gowns so fanciful as to move stern sailormen to salty tears. The crash and duck cohorts dress simply, the only noticeable change from recent years being the req sonable one that makes them take copy from memo warsmen rather than from peaceful sailor chaps. One new feature of their rigs is in the petticoats, which are usually of blue denim braided pret- tily with white. Such must be careful ly set on a smooth fitted top, or there will be too much bulk about the waist. Calico and gingham petticoats have en- tirely replaced plain white ones for summer wear with morning dresses They are of the brightest colors, and very pretty. but must be kept crisply clean always.
 This picture gives hint as to new skirts, some of which are enormously wide about the foot. While exaggerat- ed at the foot, the skirt clings close at the hips. To effect the fullness the skirt is often cut in vandykes at the foot, a very full frill appearing from under the points to complete the skirt length. The backs set well out, there are several folds and often a little bus tie. These skirts combine the features of many styles, and the result is likely to come soon to undue exaggeration, SC if you are going to indulge, be prompt
 FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
PAPER HORsE-sHOEs.

As car-wheels, houses, water-pails, etc., are made out of paper it is not surprising that paper horse-shoes have also been thought of. They are now London. The new horseshoe is made of compressed paper; it requires no nails to secure it to the hoof, and, while lighter than the most fragile of racing plates, it is said to be nearly as durable as the solid iron shoes which have hitherto secured to horses im- munity from the effects of constant travelling over rough surfaces.
 In Berlin, where cab and carriage horses have been shod with paper shoes for some time, good success has re- suited. One of the first advantages of paper shoes for horses is the decreased cost. It is believed that saving of twenty per cent. in the actual cost of keeping horses shod can be effected by the use of the new shoe. But the cost of keeping horses shod is the most in considerable burden of the old method, with iron shoes. The real tax of iron shoes is the danger of their use, from the necessity of their being nailed in place. The new paper shoes are se- cured with a very strong glue. It is no exaggeration to say that almost all hoof troubles are caused by improper or careless shoeing. By far the largest part of the evils of improper shoeing come from injury to the foot through bent or misdriven nails. Thousands of valuable horses have thus been injured for life.
 The facts that the new paper horse shoes can be applied by any one, that they are slightly elastic, thus accom- ' modating themselves to the natural contraction and expansion of the hoof and are not capable of producing hoof gals, or cuts, should one horse be
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
THE SECRET OF THE SPHINX.

THE oECffEI OF THE SPHlNA.
 What is the meaning of that vast hu- man head that rises out of the gleam- ing sand beside the great pyramid of Ghizeh? Hewn out of the solid lime stone rock, 1t towers above you to a away in the form of the body of Hon to q length of one hundred and fifty feet in front of you. Sculptured with consummate skill, it reposes in graceful ease on the sand The face gazes with sublime patience and mystery into the far distance. It's features have been much mutilated by the ravages of time and many of the finer lines have been worn away by the graving tool of the winds, holding as cutting edge the desert sand. But still the eyes preserve their ancient human look of unfathom- able mystery and calm, eternal pa tience .. Why was this colos- sal figure constructed? Was it mere
 
 definite purpose?
 That question is involved in the meaning of it's symbolic shape The people who fashioned it we have reason to believe were astronomers as well as sculptors They came from a land where the stars were first observed, and their phenomena studied in connection with the affairs of men; where the priests watched the rising and setting of sun and stars, in temples that were astronomical observatories, and were orienated to certain astral movements. The event of greatest importance in Egypt has always been the annual in undation of the Nile. The whole well fare of the country has depended upon this event from time immemorial We can imagine, therefore, how profound would be the interest manifested in everything associated with it, and eS- pecially in the signs in the heavens that indicated it's approach The two signs of the zodiac through which the sun passed at the time of this periodic flood were Leo and Virgo. May we not sup pose, then, that the woman's head and the lions body were carved in the rock in the compost figure of the Sphinx, in order to represent the combination of these two constellations, as a perpetu- al heraldic record of the annual bap- tism and resuscitation of the land, un- der the benignant influence of these au spicious stars ?-Sunday Magazine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

at Petersburg which enabled the feder- al guns to dorp their shells in our trenches, and the cutting of the flag staff on Fort Sumter, not once but on several occasions In the Chattanooga Atlanta campaign also, it was com- mon occurrence for the federal gum ners to knock the head-logs off the confederate breastworks with small, conical sheels, and perhaps the most striking eXaple of exceeding and per- sistent accuracy afforded in the war, was exhibited by General Hunters ar- tillerists on the line of the Charleston and Savannah railroad. That officer, as will be remembered, tried to cut the railroad by movement from Port Royal at the time of Sherman's ad- vance on Savannah. He failed in that object, but he succeeded in establish ing a battery in the CoosaWhatchie Swamp near the line of the road, the gunners of whcih proved expert enough to knock the smoke stack off of running locomotive and to cut the rails often enough to require a special force of laborers to be kept on hand to repair the damages.
 eliltpS SOile SuIN1NluS liilillellS Ol railroad veteran can tell how many times the rails were so broken, from first to last. We are able to testify from personal knowledge that they were cut twice at least in one day. When it is considered that all the sharpshooters with cannon in those days was per- formed with old style guns, mostly field pieces, without the aid of range finding and wholly "by ear," so speak-the gunners sighting over their fingers and making such allowance for wind and distance as instinct or experience suggested--it will probably be conceded that they did at least as we'll as their brethren of to-day, with better weapons. better ammunition, telescopic sights and mathematically adjusted conditions generally-even their brethren in and around Cuba not excepted.
 We are certain that the veterans of Hart's battery, the German artillery, the Washington artillery and other fla nous confederate commands can tell some interesting stories of the feats of their gunners and guns in the olden war in which they bore so brave a part, and we hope they will tell them.-- Charleston News and Courier.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
FIGHTING LOOMS.

Il. F. Sawyer, of Auburn, was a sol- dier in the Eighth Maine during the war and saw much fighting, but he says that he never saw anything more desperate than loon fight at Lake Auburn on Monday forenoon. He was fishing at the lake and the fight opened in his vicinity, It was evidently an old grudge between the birds, who fought to kill Every time the birds came to- gether each tried to get in the knock out blow and as the fight progressed they kept up the most hideous screech- es imaginable. MT. Sawyer pulled in his fishing tackle, and, taking up his oars, followed the pugilists around the lake. They kept we'll inshore, and the fight extended over two or three miles.
 The waits between acts" were long enough to give the combatants ample time to recuperate, so that every time they got together 1t was with all the vfgor of the first round. In the last round one of the birds was put to sleep" or, if not that incapacitated for further action. Whether the deciding blow was on the chin or over it MT. Sawyer doesn't know, but the bird sud- denly stopped fighting and screeching, and instantly the other bird ceased hostilities and disappeared from view, while his opponent remained on the surface. When Mr. Sawyer pulled away from the battle-ground the de- feated loon was in dazed condition, and was evidently trying to reason out where it was at.-Lewiston (Me.) Jour- nal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
SHORT.

Do you regard late rising as injuri- ous?" Tt certainly shortens ones days."-Life.
 Judge-Why did you steal this gen. tleman's purse? Pris6ner-I thought the change might do me good-Tit- Bits.
 T guess it Is nothing more than an idle rumor." Idle? I guess not. It is the busiest old rumor that ever got free. Brooklyn Life. The soldier dreamed of coming home, To wed a maiden fair and sweet, But when he came he found her spliced Unto the man who peddled meat.
 New York Telegram. What is the first thing to do in order to equip myself for service in our navy?" inquired the Spanish youth Well" replied member of the cab inet, flor a starter I should advise you to take swimming lessons. Washing ton Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
ANCESTORS.

It has become necessary for our he- roes to have ancestors, and they are being duly found. Admiral Dewey is descended from good King Alfred. Rev. Edward Huber, of Baltimore, has shown that Commodore Schley's ances- tor was Thomas Schley, a German schoolmaster, who, in 1735, came to Maryland from the Palatinate with about one hundred settlers, part of whom were Swiss. They founded Fredericks- town, which they called Friedrichstadt. Rev. MT. Schlatter, a. Swiss German missionary, who visited the United States from 1746 to 1757, writes, in his Travels in America" that he consid- cred it "a special privilege of the Fred erick congregation to have the best schoolmaster I met in America"
 Good enough so far, and there are more to come. By and by people will proudly date themselves from Admiral Dewey and Commodore Schley. But why does everybody continue to be ashamed of good old Farmer Adam and that fine old Colonial Dame Eve?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small advertisements, One Cent Word each h. serton Five Gents Word for full week (seven tlmes).
 Display advertisements per inch, one Tn, sertion. $1, 20; each subsequent insertion, ao cents; one week, $3.20; one month, SID one year. $40. .-
 Obituary Notices, In prose or verse. 15 cents per line. Notices of Births, Mar riages, Deaths and Funerals. 50 cents each. Local Notices, 15 cents per line. own immediate business (all matter to be unobjectionable) and their contracts do nor include Wants, To Let, For Sale, etc.
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ENTIRELY FREE TO GO.

 What is your name?" inquired the officer in charge. "John Smith"
 Your age, MT smith?" "Forty-three next October" Where were you born?" ''In Indiana"
 "Do you reside here?" "Yes, sir; have for the last ten yeras."
 Are you married or single?' Married"
 "Ah, is that sop "Yes sir"
 "Well, you can't enlist.'' 'Why not?"
 Because you are married" Whats that got to do with it?' Cant take married men into the service"
 Why not? Hasn't a married man got courage enough? Can't he be as good patroit as bachelor?' T suppose so, but we can't take married men. They have to stay at home and support their wives and families"
 The applicants face gleamed like a sunrise
 "Oh. that's all right he laughed easily. You needn't worry on that account; my wife keeps boarding house, and has ever since the second year we were married. ."--Washingt Evening Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
SAME IN THE SIXTIES.
Our Gunners as Good Marksmen Then

Our Gunners as Good Marksmen Then
 as They Are Now.
 It is an error to assume that good craftsmanship is a quality that has been developed in our artillerists only within recent years, as every old vet eran konws, and as some of them could testify with interest and feeling. Some of the exploits of the gunners, on both sides, in the sieges, battles duels and picket practice in the war for southern independence, were undoubtedly, even more extraordinary than any yet achieved in the war for Cuban inde- pendence. We cannot attempt to cite more than few notable instances here One which was much discussed at the time was performed by a confed- crate battery on or near Munson's hill near Washington, in stopping, tenn porarily at least, the ascents of Pro- lessor Lowe's balloon in the federal lines, which was accomplished by few well directed shells. Another was the firing of the shot which struck pillar of the Charlottesville house and dis abled General Hooker, with Serious re- suits to the federal forces, as claimed by federal writers. Others which have escaped historical record are such achievements as blowing up caissons, knocking sharp-shooters out of trees, demolishing headquarters, sinking gunboats and so on-the stories of which are familiar enough around the camp fires of the surviving artiller- ists. On the other side were such ex- amples of General T. R. R. Cobb at the close of the battle of Fredericks- burg, by a farewell shot from a bat tery in the town, the killing of General Polk by shell which was aimed at him by battery supposed to be be- yond effective range, the fine practice
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

Bulgaria is going to take effective means to increase it's population. For every son born beyond a minimum number twenty francs will be paid not only to the father, but to the mother also. A soldier showing a dozen sons will receive a pension large enough to support him, and besides a decoration. The same reward will go to his wife.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

A good Boston notion is that of Mayor Quincy, of that city, who is planning to establish on one of the islands in the harbor a summer camp for boys It is intended to arrange for the accommodation of a hundred at a time, each visitor to stay a week, so that in the course of the season a thousand young fellows who would otherwise get no outing can have the diversion they crave and need and improve as well as enjoy themselves by swimming, boating and athletic games. The Mayor says that every eff fort will be made to maintain a proper moral tone in the camp, and no boy will be admitted to it who has been an inmate of any correctional institution or who should properly be classed as a bad boy. The privilege of a week at camp will be a reward of merit, and it will be an incentive to the boys to behave well.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

kicked by another, are considered as among the other advantages which make horse owners hope for the suc- cess of the coming experiments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

The Paris Figaro kindly explains that "the Americans are merely ap- prentices in the art of war" That's what the French thought about the Germans once upon a time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16
FASHION NOTES.
Fine Feathers oddly Placed.

Promenade spots on the shores of lake and seaside resorts never saw a greater contrast in the attire of their paraders, Tailor finish suits of mex pensive stuffs are abundant and modi- fled tailor rigs are also numerous, but she who is opposed to these is as gay of plumage as any bird that flies. The woman of this picture is one of these richly dressed outing folk. The dress was of pearly gray cashmere, overskirt and blouse waist being of the same stuff incrusted with lace and edged
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

The queen of Greece is the only wo- man admiral. She holds that rank by honorary appointment in the Russian navy. Her father was once the czar's high admiral.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

Startled visitor Dumping back from the crossing just in time)-Why do your sprinkling carts flood your streets so abominably? Chicago man-Well, we have to use our city water for something, you know.-Chicago Tri- bune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

A western teacher, says Harper s Round Table, in town in which the women have the right of suffrage, re- ceived the following note accounting for the absence of one of her pupils on Election day: 'Dere Teacher: Please be so kind as to excuze Lizzie for not hav- ing went to school yesterday. I kep her home to mind the baby while give out votes at the poles an other wise done what could to elect the right man, who, as you will see by the morning paper, got there by big ma- jority. So am glad I kep Lizzie home an done what could at the poles" But there are men voters who could beat this.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

Within twenty years, says Charles Denby, Jr., formerly secretary of the American legation at Picking, China, "there will be twenty thousand miles of railroad in operation in China. The internal development of the Orient has just begun. Americas footing in Oriental trade will be broadened, and our prestige in the affairs of the Far East greatly increased"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

A remarkable law suit has been brought in Stockton, Kansas. On the Fourth of July g. young man took his best girl to picnic. There she accept ed so many attentions from another young man that the first young man became enraged and went home, leav- ing the young girl to get back to her home as best she might. She hired a hack, for which her father paid 75 cents, and then the old man sent the bill to the sulky young suitor. He re- fused to pay and the old man sued him in justice court, alleging that having taken the girl to the picnic it became his duty to see her safely home and at his own expense. Both sides have hired lawyers and the case will be fought to finish.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-16

Bicycle tourists in Switzerland will have to pay duty on their machines unless they belong to clubs that have made arrangements with the Swiss customs authorities In that case they must be provided with card bearing the bicyclist's photograph, the seal of the club and the signature of the President, the bearers name, address, profession, signature and registered club number, and a description of the machine. its number and the trademark of the manufacturer.