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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
The Entertainment at Bethel Es-
male College.

The second public entertainment
OF the Lotus Literary Society was
given at the College last Friday night
A large crowd filled the College
chapel at an carly hour. expecting to
be PLEASANTLY entertained, and not
one present was disappointed.
The exercises were opened with an
Instrumental duet by Misses Mamie
Rust and Flora Trice. Miss Kate
Given then followed with a recita-
ton which called forth vociferous APP
plause from the audience.
Miss Annie Walters vocal solo was
next and right well did she acquit
herself.
Then followed dialogue allow
they kept the secret" In which the
several characters were well sustained
by Misses Mary Gage, Matte Dennis,
Ella Threlkeld, Katie Woodbridge,
Jessie Whitaker, Carrie McCutchcon,
Aiva Coleman and Goodic Lowry.
Miss Minnie Fleming next followed
in galop. "s
The recitation by Miss Lallie
Woodbridge was delivered In that
young lady's usually impressive aud
praisewor,by manner. Her recita.
lions never fall to elicit the highest
encomiums. 500 i'ui AZ li54l
The calisthenic drill was next.
One Of the most interesting features
of tho entertainment was the reading
of the pape. by Miss Mary Gage, one
Of It's editors. Tho local hits were en-
joyed by all except the unfortunates
who were taken off," The brevity
of the Bilietdour was Its only fault,
p Tile tableaux were good. b SOS
Miss Annie Waller. with a very
beautiful and well delivered recitation
next entertained the audience. When
ever she reclles piece II is done well
and her effort upon this occasion re-
ceived the applause II meriteo.
The vocal solo ny Misc Cammie
Martin was listened to aticnlively
and greeted with applause.
T The next dialogue, In which Miss
Bette English figured as the district
school ma'am. was very laughable.
Miss Allie llipkins as the big boy
brought down the house.
the exercises OF the evening were
closed with a vocal, solo by Miss
Mary Gage, followed by recitation
BY Miss Hipkins. In which she held
the audience spell bound, and SO. In
tense was tho silence that a pin
could have been heard to drop. The
piece was very feeling aud pathetic
one, and tho young lady, always
good at recitation, fairly eclipsed her
self. She was applauded to the echo.
Al this stage Prot. Rust came for
ward, and in his usual happy manner
stated, that although 1t wan down
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
Arrest Of ]. B. Cannon.

A young man named Jas. B. Can
non was arrested last week for hav
ing stated that be killed the Negro
Kiah Baker, on-the night Of the Oh
inst. lie was at q log rolling and
while somewhat under the influence
of liquor remarked that he "siot tina,
niger Saturday night" Several
persons heard the statement and he
was reported and deputy sheriff Boyd
sent out 10 arrest him. lie was
broughtin and lodged in Jail and his
trial set for yesterday afternoon, but
we go to press too early to give the
result of the trial. Cannon Is prose-
cuted by County Attorney Brashcr
and defended by Col. L. A. Sypert.
lie now claims that he only made the
statement in jest and that he will
prove an ali6,. A large number Of
witnesses have been summoned.
Cannon is young man about %
years old Later: lie was acquitted,
-.s--ns..s~--
We threw an apple of discord into
Bethel Female College the other day
by directing a paper to the 3prettlest
young lady at the College" We
have not yet learned which one got it.
A negro attempted to steal o pair
of shoes from the New York store
Saturday by slipping them under his
coat. lie was detected by the clerk,
made to pay for the shoes, and then
turned over to the authorities aud
given thirty days in the lookup.
Ike Hart calls attention this week
to his extensive stock Of dry. goods.
Ills stock Is now one of the most
complete in this city and his prices
are as low as the lowest. Call and
DO convinced. Remember the place,
Elb's old stand, Main street.
The Jewish ladies of Hopkinsyillc
are requested to attend meeting at
Mrs. b. Rosenbaum's on next SUM-
day afternoon at O'Clock tor the pur-
pose Of recognizing the Sunday
school.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
COUNT ON 'EM.

McC amy & Bonte
are ready and waiting
to see you about a
new buggy. They have
on hand a choice lot
of buggies, Side-bar,
Curtis Loop, and COM
mon Spring Buggies.
They do repairing of
all kinds in the neat
est possible style and
as cheap as the cheap
est. They offer great
Inducements to cash
purchasers. Call and
examine their fine
Barouches and price
their goods and you
will be convinced.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26

Considerable excitement has been
raised by tho performances Of an al
legged ghost near the depot. 1t was
one Of the audible kind and not visi-
Bile. Large crowds went up several
nights of last week to hear the knock
ing. The ghost subsequently, turned
out 10 bpa dog under tho floor,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
A-dRAMMAn GRADE.

A-GRAMMAR GRADE.
James Duncan, 97.3.
Sherman Rogers, 95.S.
Annie Schmitt, $40.
Willie Thacker, 94i9.
Carrie Bryan, 94-7.
John Feland, OIL.
Preston Rogers, 93-3 81
Robs. Mills, 90-8. sl fif5f
Logan Feland, COL. O
Maggie Wiley, COL.
VIZ OVER So.
John Mcpherson, 1917.
Lena Marshall, S9-4 8al
Katie Marshall, S907.
Corrio Wallace, S9-02.
Willie Wallace, 1901.
Madge Farleigh, $40.
Sina Lee Harris, teacher.
SUPERIOR SEATNEss AND ACCURACY
OF PAPERS.
James Duncan.
Madge Fairleigh.
John Feland, jr.
Corrie Wallsce.
Hattie Bryan. W -
Willie Wallace. =.
Lena Marshall.
Charles johnson. y4
Maggie Wiley,
John Mcpherson, jr.
, Katie Marshall,
Willie Thacker. \ n
Annie Schmitt.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
Champion Binders,

The ne10 Binder comes
out this season NTH all
the Latest improvements
and will be the best on
the market.
III. C.&J. K. Forbes. =
| Ike Hart has the incest lot of gents
Light Cashmere Pants for spring
wear.
Chillren's Suits cheaper at Ike
Harris than ever before.
Prince Albert Coats and Vests Of
the finest material at Ike Harris.
have very fine assortment Of
White Vests. Ike Hart.
q. H. Brandon has
just received a new
and elegant stock Of
watches, jewelry,
necklaces &c. call on
him. i
Bottom at Last.
Just received, One Ton
of White Lead and 200
Gallons of Linseed Oil,
bought at Rocb Bottom
prices. Call and see us
.1yoU 1Oant paints. We
tdefyconspet1tion.
Woodbridge q Buckner.
Genuine New Orleans Attakapas
for gents Pants at Ike Harris?
A nice line Of Couhterpanes very
low at Ike Harris.
|. New Cameo, and
Amethyst rings at
|Brandon's. Ts
" Ice cold mint julips
and beer on draught
at A. G. BOALE'S. \
Those Nobby Suits SELL
very fast at Ike Harris. \
[ Ike Hart says he will not DO un-
dersold by any one in the city.
A good pair Of Jeans Pants for rs
cents at Ike Harris. X
A ladies good New Port Tie for
81 90 at Ike Harris Z
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
Down With Hiah Prices.

Ike Hart has just
received 100 pieces
of Calico which he is
selling 4 1-2 cents per
yard. w
Hope Domestic at
8 l-2 cents at Ike
Harris.
A good Boys Suit Of Clothes for
$3.50 cents at Ike Harris
You should not fail to see the
latest inventions for human comfort.
1t is neat Folding Cot, for sale by
A. w. Pyle.
Brandon is selling
silverware cheaper
than any one in town
and he has the best
stock in the market.
See Brandon's new
goods.
Il large lot of Imported
Cigars at
Wooldridse & Buckner's.
Wizard Oil at
WooldridSe & Buckne1's.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
so51AI1TlEs.

Mr.. Jas. L. Wahl went TO Cadi,
Friday.
Mrs. Capt. McMurray, of Nashville
was at The Phoenix Sunday.
Miss Minnie Lander spent las
week with relatives at Bclleylcw.
Mr.. Chas. Knight paid business
trip 10 Clurksvillc last week.
Miss Ida Cooper calnc home from
Nashville last week.
Airs. v. A. Garrett, of Pembroke,
was In the city last Friday.
Mr.. Gus. Moore left for Virginia
Friday to resume the bed spring bus
iness.
Bryan ITopperis now making week.
" instead OF monthly trips TO Clarks-
vile. lie went Saturday.
Misses Maud aud Mamie Boone, Of
Eikion are again visiting at Major
Crumbaugh's.
Miss TIM Harvey, an agrocab Bile
young lady Of Clarksvillc, Is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. S, II. Crumbaugh.
Ilcy Chas. Norris filed his appoint
ment al Princeton Sunday and there
were no services at Grace Church.
Rev. J. NJ. GIN. Of Todd county,
preached al the Cumberland Phesby-
terrain church last Sunday.
AIiss Ala Tricc came home from
Pembroke Friday 10 attend the enter
talnmcnt nj tho College,
Miss Aneta Langstro,h, OF Sonih
Kentucky College, leaves TO day for
Evansville, to BIO present at the mar
riagc other sister.
DIR. Howe II. Wallace has taken a
position in the drug store OF Buckner
& Woodbridge during Mr.. Buckner's
absence at Hot Springs.
Miss Annie Roberts, a charming
and accomplishcdbelle Of Russellville,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
cousin, Mrs. S. II. Crumba ugh. !.
Mr.. Thos. w. Buckncr, who has
been suffering with rheumatism for
soms uinc past, has gone TO Hot
Springs, Ark, Tor treatment.
Raw. Mr.. Thurmond, agent for tho
Baptist Missionary work, was IN Tho
city making hls annual visits for col
lcctions last week.
DR.. w. II. Dlakely and wife, Of
Bowling Green, passed through the
o'y oa'"'"hy o"'""'o w Do''e' ~"
TO visit relatives and friends.
r,. W. ~ ...,u..a,,,.
lhos' J" honn'", "ns 'eS's"'" "''
position with Nj. w. Grissam 10 ac-
ccpt similar one IN tho grocery and
i,nplep,eut house of Cowau& Hug.
,,,..
N"''
willie. was In The CITY last week Ills
many friends. especially of tho fair
eek, were glad to see hIln.-Mayheld
Democrat.
DR. 4 II Laekcy. Of Canton. Ky.
w..,, tho ei,y Las, week for The pur.
nosc q, orvaniziuy aLoduc Of The
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
Roll Of Honor Of Public Schools
A-rnlMAnY oaADr.

n II t%t't o. =. >R1t INt
BOYS.
Lucian Dayis, 90-4.
Henry Tandy. 95eS. % i'leno' a'.i
Jamos Skary, 90. a''2eni
!, Louis Starting, 9i.6. Al'iNf
James Breathitt, 95'S.
john Savage, 9l.2.
Lee Brumiield, $685..
* IS, GIRLS. ~
Katie Bqchman, 94.4.
Maggie German, OBJ. ...4.,,
Minnie Ilutchins, 1913. - 's'' Y
Snllie McCulloch, 81.
iSabra McGinnis, o.,
Mary McCulloch, 90.S, 4 AZ si,saf
u Matte Young, 95-2. e,,ssy o,;|
Nora Schalk, 96.5.
Alberiine Wallis, 1872. ,.. ~,
Hattie Lovler, 1876.
Rena Schweitzer, 9i.8.
Annie G, Kennedy, teacher.
The numbers given above show tn
general average or scholarship o
pupils ofthe aA--Grammar and A
Primary grades as determined by tn
examination which closed April l4th
Tho roll of honor includes thos
whose scholarship was not less thai
on
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26

Mrs. Cox, vito of Fountain Cox,
Esq living some miles from the city,
died very suddenly Sunday night,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
IA Millinery !!

ff
4 4 wish to state to my friends that
have received my new spring goods
and can accommodate them with
everything in the millinery line. The
latest styles in bonncts and hats
trimmed and untrimmed. Yelling,
neckwear, ribbons Of every conceIva-
able tint. Hats trimmed to order ia
suit purchasers. Call and examine
my goods and you will be pleased
with them. Respectfully,
Mrs. III. b. RoDoERs
4 " Nashville street,
Hopkiusville, Ky.
have just received a new line oil
Lawns, White goods and Embroideries
Ike Hart.
Nobby Hats and Ties at Ike Harris
Gents fine White Shirts very low
at Ike Harris
My Custom Made Boots and Shoes
can't DO beat. Call and be convin-
'ced.a zes iroais~ h Ike Hart,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
Champion Reaper.

...rWe 1vish to inform the
farmers Of Christian
and TriSg counties that
uOe have bought q ca,
load of Chanapion Reap
ers the best machine IL,
the 1OorJd, and all par
ties 10antine a Reape,
will please call and LeGUe
their orders at once al
the old stand of C. G.
Sh1nkJiD.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-04-26
THE LATEST?
OUR MERCHANT TAILOR.
ING DEPARTMENT.


We hGUe n0lU on hand
q choice assortment of
aWethes latest styles in
suitineS, pants patterns
&C., and are prepared to
make suits to order,
guaranteeing satisfac-
ton in every particular
Clothing Department.
Our suits from $500
to $1,000 can't be beat.
Our suits from 5000
to $500 are made in
the best style and from a
Ue,y fine Fabric. Our
S1tJtS from $1,000 to
$1,000 are superior to
0nyyoU can find in this
market.
GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS DEPARTMENT.. +
I'm elegant assortment
of neck1Oare, 1Snder10are,
hosiery, gloves, shirts &c.
Hat And Cap Department,
AU the latest styles In
soft and stiff hats al all
prices. Giue me q call
before purchasing else
Jas Pye & Go
Mann 6etlUeeD Spring
and RusseJJUille streets.
Hopb1nsujlIe, Ky.
EDNA BETS.
The finest SC cigar
in the market at
F. P. Renshaw & Co.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
How Boot-Blackipg Pays.
New York Times.

The philosopher who declares that it requires brains to black boots well might have added that bootblacking well con- ducted is anything but an improbable business. At least this must be the con- clusion of those who know anything about the earnings of a well situated
 boot-black in large city. There is one young man in New York, for instance, who does the shining" for the patrons of certain down town restaurant, and who does not think he has done an average days business unless his receipts for his eight working hours amount to s. And moreover he is an exceedingly independent young man, will black boots for no one who does not treat him civilly, indulges in. months vacation each summer, patroniZes the opera, and dlsccurses iiuently, if not always discrim- inatingly, in regard to tenor and prima donna. Stlll another of the fraternity- youngster hardly we'll in his teens was the other day heard to exclaim, with a grand air, to q tellow-toiler in another field, "Pshaw l can't be kired to sell newspapers" Now comes story from Albany, in this State, to the effect that bootblaek in that city has saved S2,500 from his earnings of the past eight years, besides paving his mother for the great CT portion of the tune at the rate of $S a week. With such examples before them it is to be wondered at that the hundreds of able-bodied men who have again for the season begun to idle their time away on the benches of the city parks could not find some more profta- ble employment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
A Prima Donna's Husband.

We have often wondered what prima donna's husbands were good for and are grateful to the Musical Herald for enlightenment on this point. Popular imagination" it justly observes, "has invested the husband ofa prima donna with many vices. He is supposed to squander the earnings of his hard- working wife with hardhearted prodigali- ty. He is imagi ned to gamble, to drink, and to be bad subject generally. Poor, abused slave of the lamp, or rather of the throat He is as rule, not half so black as he is painted. He lives on his wife, to be sure; but his serviles are so many and so arduous that he earns every cent he receives. It is he who is fre- quently the inspirer Of the numerous an- ecdotes and biographical notices which travel from paper to paper in a route closely corresponding to that taken by the singer. The seventeen recalls be- fore the curtain" which are telegraphed from abroad to all the papers of the world are chronicled and often occasioned by him. He buttonholes the awe-struck journalist'and tells hun what the critic of the Freie Presse or the Atheneum or the Times has said about his wife. He lead the clique, and sees that the ap. plause shall be forthcoming in proper quantity and at the proper moment. He provides the floral tributes; he IS every where working for the interests of the firm of winch he is silent (f) partner. In more than one instance the husband has been the creator of the fortune of the singer rather than the singer the support of the husband.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
Boston to, Have a Worlds Fair.
New York Tribune.

There are indications that the sugges- tion to rehabilitate in Boston the corpse of the Worlds Fair in New York is at- tracting sufficient attention in the for mer city to warrant public discussion of the project. It is pointed out that dispute about proper site, which went far to wreck the enterprise in this city, would be avoided in Boston, owing to the fortunate fact that sight generally. admitted to be the most desirable in the country has already been marked out The Boston Advertiser, in a.cautious ed- itorial which indicates desire to lead public opinion bv following it, says: 'crhe first definite indication of popular de~ sire that an international exhibition shall be held here will doubtless find competent and responsible men ready to undertake the labor and risk of organ- izing it. Worlds Fairs are open, no doubt, to many objections, but they are oyershadowed by great benefits and pos itive advantages. They will continue to be held, and whatever advantages they bring with them will be reaped by the communities which have the courage. fforethought and public spirit to prepare for them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
How Scamp Had His Picture Taken.

My name is Scamp. I think it is . good name for me. I often try to bt good. When l am bad am whipped. think all Pug dogs are bad as am; they look it.
 Once l was real bad; but got paid fo, 1t. ltwas when had my picture taken went walking one day with my master Before we left home he put my colla: around my neck. l don't like that collar It has bells on. They jingle so loud, think that makes me bad.
 After long walk we went into . house. Here we met Mir. Busey. He put me on a chair and told me 10 be still Then he went and rolled up something that looked like big gun. 1 was fright ened and jumped down.
 MT. Busey fixed me again and went to the gun. or course Jumped down again Every time l did that l got whipped.
 At last Mir. Busey took a little bird and putht on gun. l wanted that bird and so looked at it to see If it would fly. l was looking at the bird. My mas ter was looking at me. MT. Busey was looking at his watch.
 or course no one saw that horrid cat come up the stairs. Before I knew it she jumped into my chair and scratched me. l forgot the bird and howled. They took the cat away. She was.locked up Tn a dark room. Oh but she did cry. was so pleased I sat up in the chair and laughed.
 They must have forgotten my picture, for sat in that chair long time. To- day my master showed me this picture. 1 have pasted it in my diary. It look 5 like me when l was laughing to hear the cat crying.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
Mousehiold Knorledge.

Pigeons Bro,led-Cut out the breasts or fillets of the birds, dip them in little melted butter, then in bread-crumb and broil over clear fire. Light sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve on toast with garnish of watercress.
 Beet Salad.-The new beets must be thoroughly boiled, nothing is worse in the way of food than half-cooked beet When done cut them while hot in rather thin slices and marinade them, that is let them lie for an hour or two in g mixture of two tablespoons oil, one spoon vinegar. and small pinch of salt Of course more than this must be used if there is to be large dish of salad When ready for serving put them in the salad, dish with some very young and tender leaves of (uncooked) dandelion Dress with oil vinegar salt and pepper in the usual way.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
Apinner With rbackeray.


 Twas in the time of Garrick (Club) time," when entered there about noon and met Thackeray in the club reading room.
 "Young fellow" he said, "I've got some American friends dining with me tonight at the Trafalgar at Greenwich. Come and help me to amuse them"
 had only lately left Oxford. "WhatP' l said, "dine at Greenwich in Noyem- Der P for that was the month.
 "Ha ha !" exclaimed the eminent novelist-as it was the fashion to call hlm in those days-"come and see."
 Of course l would. But on that very afternoon l had an appointment with ny respected progenitor anent some f- Dancial transactions connected with the distinguished college of Oxford. of which l was at once the ornament and the pro> digal. fear slight crisis was immin- ent. But distance does lend disen- chantment to the view sof monetary backslidings. l told Thackeray that my dinner would be dependent on the pa> ternal interview being a short one. He said that he would leave word anent time and place with the porter.
 He did, in these very characteristic words:
 Dear Pc, at Trafalgar. Was the old man .rindly? Lend me E1, ,0OO.-Yours eyer, w. Nj. T.
 And it was dinner. Splendid fish admirably cooked. No whitebait of course. But we had the house and the kitchen to ourselves, and our American cousins were entertained right royalty. They were all distinguished men, and yet am ashamed to say that I have forgotten their names. By the way, have not forgotten some magnificent hack, with a magnificent price. Very nearly as much it cost bottle as our host received for number of "vanity Fair"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30

scale. Nearly year ago the emperor and his advisers gave permission for a telegraph between Pekin, Tientsin and Shanghai These lines will be completed this year, and there is little doubt that all the great cities of the empire will soon be connected by telegraph. The imperial sanction has also been obtained for railroad from the capital to the port of Tientsin, distance of 70 miles, and thence to the Yangtsekiang river, 300 miles further south. The imperial treasury is not just now in condition to justify so extensive an undertaking on the part of the government, for the pay ment of the Russian indemnity, though amounting to no more than SIS 3,500, 900, will strain to the utmost its financial re- sources. Foreign capital can be had in abundance if the government will guar antee that the roads shall be built and operated, in their own way by those who furnish the money. The whole movement Is deeply significant, showing that the Chinese are waking up to the fact that Confucius is trife out of date, and that they must get new ideas some where if they don't want their empire to go to seed
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-30
Railways in China.

China is likely to profit in an unex. pected way from the scare she has lately been in over the threatened Russian in. vasion. The palace authorities, have always looked with disfavor upon the building of railroads within the bounda- ries of the empire. Not long ago the government bought up and quietly sup pressed road which foreign capitalists had built and were operating, believing that sedan chair was a sufficiently swift and luxurious method of travelling for Cinnamon. But the ministers who had charge of the war preparations found themselves sorely hampered by the total lack of adequate means of transportation for troops and supplies, and it seems to have struck the palace people that their great empire is practically defenseless so long as it is without railroads and tele- graphs. Preparations are making, there fore, to introduce both on an extensive