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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-07-29
subterranean Wall.

Mr.. NJ, W. Grissam, proprietor OF
tho Phoenix Hotel, is having a cistern
dug in tho rear Of that building.
There is nothing very unusual about
that, but upon a discovery made
in the cistern hangs the tale. Alta
distance of about eight feet below the
surface Of the earth the workmen
found brick wall three feet thick.
They continued to dig and found
the foundation at depth of near
ly fifteen feet. The part exhumed
was an angle and how far the sides
extended back is not known. We
have interviewed several of the old
est citizens Of tho city and arrived at
the following facts. The present
building was erected on the site in
1914. The place for many years after
tho town was first settled was a low
fiat, large portion Of 1t was covered
with water. Hero the rubbish and
Offal Of the town were thrown for
years and years, and it was gradu-
ally filled up and then the streets
wero laid off and piked, and this
building was erected. Six or eight
feet Of earth was deposited on top OF
The wall before this, and it must have
been underground at that time. The
wall is too thick for cellar, aud no
one remembers to have ever heard of
any brick building being there.
There is mystery connected with it.
1t must have been built more than a
hundred years ago, and was probably
built round spring formerly ON that
spot, before Hopkinsville was even a
respectable village in size.
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Greenbaok Speaking.

Hon. Joab Clark and DR.. w. M.
Fuqua will address the people. white
and black, at Hopkinsville, Saturday
night at s o'clock, July Goth, 1879,
Monday, July %, at Casky, 3 o'clk,
Pembroke, July 20, 3 o'clock.
Barker's Mill, July 30, 3o'clock.
Hensleytown, July 81, 3 o'clock.
Garrettsburg, August !, 3 o'clock.
Lafayette, Aug. 2, 10a m.
Bennettstown, Aug. 2,3p. nj.
Competitors invited to participate,
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The New Steward.

Mr.. Frank L. Waller, Of this city,
has been appointed to fiji the vacancy
in the Office Of Steward of the West
ern Ky. Lunatic Asylum. caused by
the death of Capt. Thos. G. Mallory.
Mr.. Waller is a young man, we'll
known and esteemed in this city,
wherehe has lived oil his life. He is
q good business man Of several years.
experience, and straightforward
christian gentleman, and no better
selection could have been made. He
has entered upon the performance Of
his duties, and we feel confident he
will discharge them with credit to
himself and fidelity to tho State.
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The X. of P. Lodge has recently es-
tablished the drill feature. and is now
drilling twice a week preparatory for
the grand drill at Henderson in Sep
TENDER. Many Of the members have
recently procured new uniforms, and
no doubt the company will present a
handsome appearance when thor
oughly organized aud equipped.
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TRENTON.

The ice-cream supper Tuesday
night was success financially, al.
though small crowd was in attend
ance. Twas given for the benefit OF
the Baptist church, and only two of
its grown-up male members were
present. They are not disposed to
encourage the younger members in
their efforts for the church, but Just
let one of us dance and they will be
the first to herald it.
Rev. Mr.. Reid will commence a
protracted meeting in the Baptist
church here next Sunday. Hope he'll
stir up the old members.
We desire to thank Miss Minnie
Lander for her valuable services at
the supper Tuesday night.
The girls did look so pretty and
sweet Tuesday night in the capacity
of walters.
The barbecue at Woods Mill was
failure as far of the expected speeches
were concerned. Not single one
of the speakers was present.
We saw our old friend, Will Lacy,
at the barbecue. He says it is not
true, it won't be next fall. u .
Chas. Mcclure came up from
GAINESVILLE to the barbecue. Surely
he didn't know she was not at home.
The young folks had another dance
at the Hall last night.
Senator James B. Beck delivered a
speech at the Hall last Saturday even
ing.
Mrs.S. H., Mrs. j., and Mrs. S. B.
Dickinson, three married ladies of
our vicinity went to Sebree last week
to spend several weeks.
q. Il. Garth, Mrs. G. w. Ware
and daughter, Will Ware, Phil Bacon,
and Adair Tally returned from Sc
bree last week. Some of them APP
pear very much benefited.
We have several Memphians in the
neighborhood suppose they are ref
ngees. Some are in favor OF quaran.
timing. CHEEK.
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CHOICE SEED OATS.

Ihave for sale about so bushels of
Red Winter Oats--rust proof. They
are acknowledged superior to any
other by all who have seen them. l
| raised on 1910 square yards EIGHTY
bushels, sown late in the spring. Had
they been sown in the fall l have as
surances from a very reliable gentle
man in Henderson, from whom l OBJ
tanned the seed that the yield wculi
have been twice as large; They are
Just better than any thing else of the
kind. Address me at once.
j. H. BRADsHAw,
u.r Longvicw, Ky.
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SEED WHEAT.

l have for sale at the Hopkinsville
Elevator, six or seven hundred bush
els of Virginia Boughton, or Tappa-
hammock seed wheat--product of seed
obtained in Virginia two years ago.
White wheat. Call at the elevator
and see it at once. N. B. King.
July Is, ct.
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Public Speaking,

Hon. Jas. A. Mckenzie will speak
OF tho following times and places.
Pembroke, Wednesday July 30, sr.aI,
Lafayette, Saturday, Aug. End, 2 r. NJ.
The public is invited.
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H0pKlMSVILLE.K KY.

The Early Bird, manufactured at
Lynchburg, Va.,b Mr.. Carol is now
superseding all other brands ofsmok-
ing tobacco, is sold at same price as
Durham's and is three grades better.
When ii is remembered that Mr..
Carol holds the medals for manufac-
turing the best for smoking in the
world, you will DO eager to try Early
Bird the best In the market. Address
CARRoL's EARLY BIRD ToBAcco
WORKS. Lyncbburg, Va.
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stock l will from now until Sept. Isl =,
sell Silverware. Clocks and jewclry
cheaper than ever was sold before in
this place.
RoDT. MILLS, in.
FACE LOTION.
A sure cure and preventive of PIN
pies on the face, freckles, tan and sun
burn. Made and sold by
Walter Garnett. Family Druggist.
Come to the Banner Stable for
Horses and Buggies. Come to the
Banner to get your horses hayed and
fed. | mean business.
j. NJ. HIpKlNs.
An Elgin Movement in a solid sill
yer, 2 OF. case, for $40.
Rob't Mills, Jr.
Try the delightful and lasting "Bo-
quet" Cologne made by Walter Gar
nett, put up in 10, 25, SO and 81 90
bottles.
For the cheapest and best Toilet
Soaps, call on Walter Garnet.
LOCO, 1000 Shingles.
We are agents for Southards pop
lar shingles, at reduced figures for
cash. Underwood & Co.
Best Lump Coal at 10 cents per
bushel in yard. Underwood & Co.
I'm.
Messrs. Blumensteil, McCamy and
Bonte invite attention of the public to
their latest style finish of Carriages,
Buggies, &c. They are running
full force of experienced workmen and
warrant all work strictly first class.
You can purchase anything in their
line at Louisville, Cincinnati or New
York prices on same quality of goods.
Oall ana be convinced.
Respectfully, yours,
BLUMENsTEIL, MoCAMY &BoNTE.
Special inducements on second hand
buggies and rockaways, Tor cash in
hand.
BLuMESsTEIL, McCAMY d BoNTE.
We use pure drugs only in COM
pounding prescriptions. Glsh g.
Garner, at the Blue Front Drug Store.
10. S. CHASTAIN
Still keeps the very best brands of
Coal Oils, Non Explosive Oils of the
highest tests and purest quality, Au-
rora oil for mechanical uses. Lamps
and Lamp fixtures, Queensware, Tin
ware, etc., etc.
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BUGGlES AT TEN DOLLARS
AND UPWARDS.

Clarksville papers please copy.
Blumenstiel, McCamy u Bonte.
1t order to make room for fall
stock | will from now until Sept. Isl =,
sell Silverware, Clocks and Jowolry
cheaper than ever was sold before in
this place.
RoDT. Mills, in.
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l have on hand large lot of Box
Paper, and in fact everything i'll the
stationery line, that will sell out at
cost in order to go out of the station
cry business, Rob't Mills Jr.
All persons indebted to the firm of
Moore IL Edmunds will please come
forward at once and settle their ac-
counts and make us happy. Accept
our hearty thanks for past favors, and
wishing continuance in future,
We are respectfully yours,
MOORE d EDMUNDs.
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A letter from Cerulean was I'M
avoidably crowded out.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.
Removal.

We will remove about
September 1st, to Lie
beTs old stand, nert door
to the Court House. In
order to reduce our stock
1Oe offer bargains in u
GREAT many goods.
Cant & Dawson.
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We use pure drugs only in COM
pounding prescriptions. Glsh &
Garner, at the Blue Front Drug Store.
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FACE LOTION.

Try the delightful and lasting "Bo-
quet" Cologne made by Walter Gar
nett, put up in 10, 25, SO and 81 90.
bottles.
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| io"s o""itu'y VouVition, anu no uan'
ger 10 feared.
Prof. D. F. Cabell, president Of Co.
dar Bluff College, WOODBURY., KY,
was in the city last week and paid us
call. He is pleasant, geniA! gen.
tlcmen and has acquired an enviable
reputation as an instructor. Under his
management Cedar Bluff College has
attained a high degree of proficiency
and prosperity. He is assisted by O
complete and capable faculty and bis
school offers advantages second to
none in Southern Kentucky, for the
education of young ladies. Five
states were represented In his school
during the last term, and he had a
number of pupils from this section Of
the state, Notwithstanding tho OK.
cellent educational advantages offered
by other schools in this section. For
terms sec advertisement In another
column.
Ono of the most amusing things OF
the season was a negro wedding al
the Court-house Thursday evening.
Tom Dulin and Cordelia Young
were the happy parties. The ''boys'
were not long in finding out what
was up, and by the time the Judge
was ready to begin, the room was
full. When tho knot was tied the
boys began calling upon the
groom to kiss his bride. TO
this he was quite willing, but the lat
ter who was very bashful, and prob.
ably never had been kissed, was not
disposed to begin publicly. The boys
blocked the doors and insisted that II
must be done, and Tom gracefully
stopped down to kiss but she would
skilliuliy dodge him every time, and
the "smack" would come without the
kiss. But he could not endure the
laughter Of the boys OF his successful
failures, SO with desperate effort he
threw both arms around his sable
bride, pillowed her head upon his
shoulder, and there and then the deed
was done.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

SINCE We have written our editorial
elsewhere upon the subject of State H.
licenses and Government taxes, on the
liquor question, we have been handed
a memorandum, showing that there
are $50 persons in New Castle County
who pay government tax on the sale
of liquors; Al in Kent County and 30 in
Sussex. The number in New Castle il
more than that reported by Mr.. Mealey
and though that gentleman may have
thought that he reported the whole
number our informant We are inclined
to think is correct, as he got his infor
nation from the Internal Revenue Of
flee in this city after paying five dollars
for it. This, however, only makes Mr.
Mealey's side of the question so much
the stronger.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

Last evening the Board of Education
were again unable to obtain a quorum.
The following members were present :
President H. Eckel, Messrs. Speakman,
Heisler, Davidson l.obdell, Kent and
Belts, lacking five Of being quorum.
The members waited until $50 think
ing they would obtain quorum, bat
were unsuccessful. The reporters were
present and seeing the meeting was
rather dull one, sent communication
to the clerks desk. The communities
ton was in regard to the Board ad.
journing sine die, until warmer wealth
er. The President stated that the re,
porters always have quorum. The
Board adjourned to meet at the call o
the President. President Eckel stated
that he would call meeting for Friday
evening, and he hoped there would be
a quorum, as the teachers salaries are
to be paid and other business is to be
brought before the Board.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

DEFAULT.-A failing or failure;
omission of that which ought to be done;
neglect to do what duty or law CO.
quires; to fail in fulfilling contract or
agreement; to fail to perform; to be
guilty of neglect. The foregoing is
Wehster's definition Of default, and
yet the Every Evening" says the
failure of Kent and Sussex to pay $26,
600 taxes to the state is no defalcatiOn
in the ordinary sense of the term, and
its paid correspondent at Dover who
is too conscientious to either get drunk
or lie, goes little farther and say:
there is no default.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12
CLOTHING.
A CARD OF THANKS.

To the citizens Of w lin ing.
ton and surrounding COM
munity we return our heart
felt thanks for their very
liberal patronage during the
past, and hope by strict at
tentiOn to business to mt rit
the same during the coming
season. Our spring stock
now being manufactured
will be the most complete
we ever exhibited In this
city, as our experience has
Ia ught US the want Of our
patrons. In order to make
room for this stock we Will
give our Gust o III era the
chance to buy goods lower
thak. ever during the next
80 days. as all broken suits
and odd lots must be dis
posed Of as we'll as some
heavy suits, for we must
have the room.
We have a few more Over.
coats to dispose Of and we
will aim Ost give them away
rather than carry one over.
Pants to order $500, $500
and $500, form er price
$500, $500 and $1,000. DO
not fail to secure the bar
gains we announce az they
are positive and can be se-
cured at
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

CHlLDREN'S CARRIAGES AND r. r.
~ press wagons ncatly Pa'"cnu' i''
Chairs, III W. Seventh street. ""o'u
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

THE DELAWARE LEGIsLATCRE has mar
shaded itself into solid column (Mr. Dean
excepted under the leadership Of c.
H. b. Day, and is marching con to
Washington, to collect 100000, COM
mutation money which the State as
sumed to pay under the call for soldiers
during the war, and for which Mr.. Day
is to receive 20 per cent for collecting.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

YoOOK LOST.-We have lost or mislaid
orr Deuosit Book, No. TITO Ia the vii.
minyton Snyfng Fund Society, and we have
made application to the Fund isr new BOOK;
THE BENEVOLENT DAUGHTERS OF
GRACE. ieuI-oViaW
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

THE LEGISLATURE almost unanimous.
ly voted against Mr.. Deans resolution
calling attention to the apparent de-
falcation Of Kent and Sussex Counties
and yet this is reform legislature
Even Mr.. Ware Of this city stretched
out his wings and sheltered the lower
counties from Mr.. Deans impending
thunderbolt.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

1t is said that the Princess Beatrice,
Queen Victoria's youngest child, will
visit Berlin, and it is further rumored
that the trip is not entirely unconnect.
ed with matrimonial scheme planned
in her behalf by her eldest sister the
Crown Princess of Germany.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

CyPECIAL BARGAINS.-We have seven
- Walnut Chamber Suits manufactured
BY the Enterprise Company, also one Cross
Out Saw and counter, one upright Shaper h
Btts complete, one Beach Scroll saw, one
Kin Saw. one Lathe slide saw one Mitre
Saw, three Clamps, Seven Work Benches, lot
Of Pullcy's and Shaiting, all OF which we will
sell at a great sacrifice II called for at once.
inlT.6t FERRIS n GARRETT.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

DEDUCED FROM TEN TO NINE PER
I,oUroved Kansas Farms, interest guaran-
teed and pnyable In New York, recommend
III mselves upon the distinct statement that
in Years experience no loss or delay has oc-
Cured Us to payment Of either Principal or In
''''''' w. TT. HEALD.
sw.wedssat Clayton House Building.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-12

rAe REPUBLICAN hes the largest
sareaIatien Of any paper la Dels.
ware. Advertisers take note Of
tAts.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-09
This From s'Slalwarl" Iowa.

THE FIRE-EATING JOURNAL OF THE
SOUTH oUTDoNE IN THE NORTHWEST
From the Lamars (lowa) Sentinel:
VIII, le the amiable idiocy that prevailed
in Congress during the reconstruction
days was at its height the niger was en-
franchised.
lie was invested with the ballot on the
PR tty theory that he was man and
brother, with AL infusion of sand in HIS
make up.
1t was given him on the schoolgirl
noL on that affection for the part that
gave him his freedom would make him
its perpetual instrument.
But the negro is less serviceable to the
Republican party as voter than he was
as a slave.
He .needs too much coddhng-too
much protection.
He can only vote The Republican ticket
when surrounded by Gordon OF Repub-
llcau hayoneLs
There is no grit in him.
There is more voting energy and party
strength in dozen raw lrishinen than
In thousand well-ted niggers.
There is not an ounce of Stalwartism
in ton of niggers.
The more nigger she less strength.
As q slave the picturesque misery OF
the niger was an untailing armory OF
party weapons-as freeman there is no
romance in him-cowardice is not ro-
mantle.
All over the South he is throwing his
ballot for rebels aud traitors, when he
votes at all
He is too cowardly to vote his cUnvic-
lions, or too stupid to have convictions.
When the stalwarts get into power in
1880, lie must either be disfranchised or
compelled TO vote right.
The free Niger is IA fraud.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-09
From the Phila. Times.
THE FIRST GUN FOR BAYARD.

A DEMOCRATIC CLUB DECLARES FOR
THE DELAWARE SENATOR.
The Jefferson Democratic Cub of the
Fifteenth ward, located at fifteenth
and Fairmount avenue is one of the few
political organizations of the city which
meets and consults throughout the entire
year on the questions of the day. For
many weeks past, as the date for the an
nual election of officers of the club ap-
preached, the members have debated
and discussed the relative merits of the
national party leaders, and particularly
in regard to the availability and general
strength before the people of the many
candidates for the succession to the Pre-
sidential chair.
After considerabletal and interchange
of opinions it was found that the prefer
ences of the club rested rested between
but two of the possible candidates
Samuel j. Tilden, of New York, and
Thomas F. Bayard, of Delaware. The
lines were closely drawn, and candidates
for the presidency of the club, represent
ing the two candidates for the Presidency
of the nation, were placed in nomination
to be voted for at the annual election.
George Provand was selected as the
standard-bearer of the Tilden, and
James O'Hara as the Bayard champion,
and the bate was fought to the bitter
end. When the elimination was reach
ed O'Hara was declared elected by a
vote of Al to Provand's 2S.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-09
Stabbing AHray.

At Morris Station, on the Kent County
Railroad, near rTOwnsend,a "a bloody affray
occurred ON the Fourth of July night, in
the house of woman named Kate Nor
ris. A number of disorderly characters
had assem- bled there TO have a glorious
carousal, which was vigorously entered
upon, and of course ended in general
drunk.
During the spree fight occurred be-
tween VIM. Everts, timber man, living
near the State line, "Doc" Holton and
James Merritt, of Sassafras, whe quar-
relied over the woman, Kate Morris.
Knives and stones were used for wea-
pons, and as Everts was opposed by the
other TWO, he was soon cut in a shocking
manner, One stab in the back almos1
reached his abdomen, and is of the most
serious nature, while three other severe
cuts were also inflicted. Everfs was left
for dead on the ground, but was after
wards removed to his home and furnish
ed with medical assistance. He Is in a
critical condition, but is expected to re-
cover. His assailants fled from the
State Immediately after the fight, and
have not been heard of since.
Morris Station has been noted. of late,
as a resort for the desperate characters of
the neighborhcod. 1t was once the
scene of brutal murder, and is near the
SPOT where the negro Jones, of Chester
town, Nd, claims he was shot by the
Dobsons.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-09
WILMINGTON, DEL. WEDNESDAY, JULY g. 1872

which were placed there before, is done
away with. The stoves Will be PLACED
in the corners Of the church upon stone
pedestals. One walking across the hoors
cannot fail to notice how firm they are
and how little sound Is given FORTH
This is caused by the joists being coal
tarreG ana thick coating OF asphaltum
being put in.
sUBsrANTIAL CHURCH.
All in all, the church is far different
from other churches and every thing
about it suggests an idea ct strength,
stability, elegance and granduer. One
thing peculiar with the erection of the
church is the general heaItiness With
which the congregation has joined In.
Half OF those having anything to do are
members of the church. Perhaps the
most active has been Rev. g. f. Shep-
pard, the pastor. With him 1t has been
labor oflove. and he has been untiring
in his efforts.
All the parts even to the most trivial
affairs one OF the best quality. The car
penter work, has been done by l.. Il.
Archer, a member OF the church, and as
he has had the best of lumber to work
with, it being furnished by VIM. r.
Brinckley OF Greenville, he has made a
royal job of it. JOhn Lackin, another
mem Der of the congregation, has doue
the plaatering. Thesass' work was fur
nished by Springer, Morely 81 Gauze,
and the stained glass and chandeliers by
Philadelphia firms. 3
The cost OF the church has not been
carefully calculated yet. but tits not .x-
pected to be az great as that of the one
just burned. This is in great measure
owing to the ast that the tower aud
foundations did not have to be rebuilt.
The cost of the other one was something
Hike Sl0,4 400.
THE DEDICATION SERVICES.
The church, as has already been said
will be- aedidicated next Sunday morn
ing pa,tor Sheppard has arranged pro-
programme for this day, that will be
carried out. In the morning at 8 o'clock
reunion services will be held at which
several Of the old pastors will be pres
ent. The congregation has been consid-
eribly scatter ed since the fire and this
will b. a pleasant home coming. At 1890
o'clock, Rev. John Dashiel, ID. D., of
Annapolis, Md, will preach the dedica
tory sermon. In the afternoon at 2
o'clock addresses will be made by Rev
DIR. Dashiel, Rev. John France, Rev. j.
ID. Kisg, Rev. j. B. Mann, and Rev
Gaylor I'll. Moore. At 7.30 p. H., another
sermon will be preached, probably by
DR.. Da.hiel