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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
Straws.

S,raws, tho new cartoon paper
started nj Louisville some months
n.n isnow m established succcss'
Il now has the largest circulation OF
any papcr published south Of the
Ohio river. Il i.owncd by a conpt'
ny OF stock holders composed OF solid
business men OF Louisville. Jne, q.
Roach l., President and Chas. Il Kin
kcad, Secretary. Mr.. ]. X. Mulkcy,
il manager aud editor OF the paper
The directors are all well known bus'
ino.s men OF louisville. Tho No
venhcr edition OF Slraws rcached
over $4,000 copies. Mr.. W. II. An.
thony, courteous and cultivated
gentleman will be in the city to-day
representing straws and we trust our
people will give him big list Of sub-
scribcrs. Iii. paper Ia tho only one
Of tho kin,l IN tho south and is worth
double the price charged for II.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
Against the Turnpike Tax.
Editor Kcntuckian 4:

Editor Kcntuckian:
From the just and open course
your paper has pursued heretofore, |
am constrained to believe that YOU
have been deceived by those who are
trying 10 inaugurate movement for
free turnpikes, or clse you would
not lend your influence to a measure
which, il successful, would be of the
nature of q rape.
The proposition is, If my informa-
ton IS correct, 10 vote tax upon the
distrlctsllying. between the Butler and
Brttermilk roads, south Of and inclu-
ding Hopkinsyillc, leaving out the
district between tho districts north.
To levy a tax of 80 cents OH every
one hundred dollars worth of proper
| ty each year for five or ten yeara, to
DO applied TO building free turnpikes,
BY direction OF the County Court.
This movement may be osicnsibly
non-political, and some good demo
Gratis may be deluded by the pretense
But is il not plain to DO seen that TIT
Same political agencies will be
brought to bear as 1t a county judg,
or a sheriff was to he elected. Tn,
white people who live in the soutl
end of the county and who will hav'
tho greater part of this tax TO pay, d.
not want these pixies, and protes
against their being built. Yet a few
politicians in lIopkinsville seeme'
disposed to constitute themselves
guardians of Tho interests OF tho PEG
pie in the south end Of tho county
and propose TO say to them how the
shall use their money for their ow
benefit. This would appear pre-
sumptpous and unjust, If they wcr
sincere IN H. But We caunot giy
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
socIA1IT1Es.

Hon. Jas. b. Gsneit spent several
DAYS In the city Inst week.
Mr.. J. Il. Griffin, OF CadiA was IN
the city Saturday.
Mr.. Dixie Wilson has returned
from M extended visit to HI. Worth,
Texas.
DIR. II. II. Clarke returned last
"Wednesday from u Witt TO Atlanta
and Florida.
Miss Ida Cooper has returned from
visit to her cousin Miss Hattie Sum
mers OF Cadiz.
Mr.. San, Mctiehcc Of Virginia haS
come to this county TO live. lie is
now with his hrother J. w. McGeliee,
the nellcyiuw merchant.
Mr.. Geo. o. Butler, Of Tahlcqual,
Indian Territory, returned home las'
week after q visit of two weeks 10
relatives IN the city.
MIR. add Mrs. WI. bacon Of Mont.
gomcry, KY, returned last week from
a visit 10 friends and relatives IN
Virginia.
Mr.. Ed Stokes has resigned his 20
silion as composilor IN the New Fra
Office 10 accept position with
Frankel Bros. OF Princeton.
Dir. Thos. Il. Averiit OF Now York.
returned home Inst Tuesday after
spending several weeks visiting his
Kentucky friends.
Misses Anna aud Belle Northing-
ton, aud Miss Sue Fuqua, OF Allens-
willie, came down Friday aud returned
home yesterday. They were the
guests OF Miss Belle Harrison
Mr. Jno. A Browning, Esq Jas.
NJ. Clark aud DIR. Jno. ID. Clardy,
three prominent Christian county
Graugcrs took the iraiu nj this poin'
yesterday rur BardNown. Ky, where
will this week DO hcld tho att
nual meeting OF the Kentucky state
Grange.
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Bethel Female College.

Friday Dec. 0, 1881.
Tho society met NJ tho usual hour,
and was called TO order by Miss
Wcstiall. The following officers for
the ensuing mnnth we're elected.
Miss Matte Dennis, President,
Miss Gnssic Sorry, Vice President.
Miss Mamie peay, Secretary.
Miss Mamie Henry, Treasurer.
Alter making out tho programme
for tho hryt meeting, there being no
further business tho meeting nd
jouruod,
Miss Matte Dennis, Pres.
Miss Naunic peay, Sec.
PROGRAMME.
, Reading by Miss Bette Conycrs.
Music, by Miss Birdie Smith,
Recitation, by Miss May Wootton.
Music, Minnie aud Na'tic llailcroit'
Essay, by Miss Carrie McCulcheon'
Music, by Miss Eva Courtney.
Recitation, by Miss Lulu Pcndleton'
Music, by Miss Mary Lacy.
FiIBEIlr.
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N 0! !C I!

As all my time is employed in SUI
rcrintending'the building Of chair
factory, have no time to devote to
collection, etc., and l have placed all
my accounts and notes in the hands
Of Mr.. r. w. Henry, for collection,
and as l will need all the money that
is due me, l hope you will come for.
ward and make prompt payment tc
Mr.. Henry. will still continue in
the furniture business and keep Oh
hand full stock Of furniture. Thank.
ing you for your liberal patronage Ii
the past, and hoping to receive con
tinuance Of the same. am
Very Respectfully,
A. w. PYLE
J dee. 10 81 2m.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

AT Bonneville. Ky, Jas. Smith, Q
condemned wiIe-murdercr, cheated the
sheriff by hanging himsefin the coun'
ty Jail. Tho jail is built of logs witt
a trap-door on top, with a rope at
tached, to raise the door. He pulled
this rope through, placed it arount
his neck, and after binding his hands
and feet with his suspenders, jumpe,
out Of the chair and into the hereafter
Il Elk.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

A female teacher in Clay county
fell in love with one Of her big pupils
and married him; the husband COO.
tinued pupil in the school; he and
another pupil got into difficulty, and
the teacher inquired into the case
and, finding her husband to be a
fault, took hickory limb and gave
him sound thrashing. Il Kentucky
Register.
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South Kentuclzian.
HoPKINsvlLLE, DEC. 10, 1881.

RzS-Our subscription rates were
reduced Oct. Is, 1881, TO 81 % strictly
cash IN adeace. All unpaid sub
scriptions, beginning prior to that
date, win be charged ut old rates till
pail. No subscriptions are taken
now exrcpt fol- cash In advance and
all psbcrs will be stopped when out,
,lulrss promptly renewed.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
Willard Hotel Lottery.

1t will be seen, by realizing the new
advertisement of this Grand Enter
plise in another column, that the
managers have at last determined tu
have a drawing on or before the l4tl
dry OF February next, or return the
money to the ticket holders.
This action on the part ofthe managers
of this scheme should set all ticket
holders at rest, and induce early in
vestmrnts in the tickets remaining
unsCld.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

Mr.. NJ. A. CARROT of Lonyyiew, re-
ports strange freak of nature In the
vegetable Kingdom. While having
a sassafras tree split up a few days
since, he discovered grapevine ten
dril in the vicinity of the heart; il
was in perfect state representation.
BY counting the growth, it was seen
that 1t had been ilnbedded in that po-
silion for so years.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
The City Election,

The election OF a Board Of Coun-
cilmen passed of without excitement
Saturday. The old Board was elect
cd by a large majority. A ticket fa.
voring wards was also voted for, but
the popularity Of the old Board was
greater than tho desire for wards.
The vote stood:
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Just Received

Another large Lot OF
Handsome OILED
.CHROMOS, at +. r.
Armistead's Dru g
Store. 2w
Our entire Stock of
Holiday Goods are
New and of the latest
importation. We have
carried over no old
goods to be brushed
up and put off on the
people as new.
| ooldridge & Buck
ner.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

Jas, Smith has been convicted Of
murder and sentenced to death in
Owsley. VIM. Smith who was sem
fenced to be hanged in, Monroe county,
escaped Jail and is still at large.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

Two boys, Fry Baker and VIM,
Coylc, near Richmond, played with q
pistol aud Coylc was removed as
,Guiteau would say.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

SALE

On Tuesday. December 23l, 1881
| will Offer for sale, at my residence
in CaSky Station, all my Housohol,
and Kitchen Furniture. Also, on
saddle and harness horse. buggy an,
harness, Terms made known on day
OF sale.
NJ. A. MAxEY.
Poems and popular
novels Of all grades
and pricesat
ooldridge & Buck
ner.
Our entire Stock OF
Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Ladies and
Gents furnishing
goods, Trunks, and
Valises, at a great
sacrifice this week, in
order to reduce our
Stock before moving
into our new house.
which we will occu-
py next week.
Be sure to call on us if
you want bargains in
the above goods. We
are better prepared
now than ever to give
you extra induce
.ents.
M. Frankel & Sons.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
Christmas
AT
E. H. Hopper & Sons,

We have just re-
ceived for gthe Holi-
days, a choice selec-
ton Of Books, Photo
graph and Autograph
Albums, Handsome
Bibles, Scrap Books,
Writing Desks, Gard
Cases, Porte Moneys,
Picture Frames, Per
ftl1ne Gases and Toilet
sets Of every descrip-
! ton.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

City Taxes, City Taxes!
The time allotted
for collecting this
years City Taxes has
expired, and nothing
now remains but to
use legal force in col
Letting, and I cannot
indulge, nor will I do
SO longer. Mr.. Wal
lace, my Deputy, has
been fully instructed
to levy when. taxes
are not paid on de-
mand, and you will
find it useless to apply
to me for an extension
Of time.
PM. OWEN, Col'tr.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
Police News.

ARRESTS IN NOVEMBER.
Breach OF the Peace ,.........h
Drunkenness. ................. 4.
Bawdy house. Il.
Total. IL.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13
OLD BOARD.

WI. Withers received 2 votes.
A poll was opened to get an ex.
preston from the people on the sub
ject of market house and wards.
Those not voting were counted
aoa,nst The vote stood.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

Doand, Sed Bryan. Mrs Annie
lSOwlcs, Elizabeth Bunari, John
Body, Agncs DulIn, Henry
Fruit, Giace Anna Gooch, Marina J
Gray, Francis Gaines, Fanny
Ilili. CS lIama,i, Harry
Martin, Rev j { Morton, Rev w ID
Moslcy, Geo Aidy Pads. VIM.
Ryan, Mrs Geo Roach, Vim.
Summons, hate Shpp, febie
Wolf, W &c Williams, Victoria
When called for please say advertised
Sill. Bnrbrhlgc. 7. NJ, llopkinsvillc, Chris
tisn Go. Nv, Dec. ~. 1881.
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DOLLS.

G. IL. Brandon can
please euery one in
Christmas Goods, both
In quality and prices.
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Advertised Letters.

which, IL not called for In thirty days, viii
he sent To Washington, ID. Z.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

j. W. UoWner, Itep, was eIuUteu
City Attorney without opposition.
ne received 245.votos.
The Athoncum Society Of South
Kentucky College, viii hold It's next
public meeting Thmsdey evening
Dec, y.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-13

Bethel church, near Pembroke. lie
is comparatively young yet, but is
ono OF the best preachers OF his
church III this part Of the State.
When lie was forced by i'll health to
resign his place as pastor OF
the Henderson church some time
since, the Reporter of that city made
the following reference to him:
"Itev II. d. Peay, for SO long pastor
Of the Baptist church at this place,
preached his parting sermon to that
flock OH Sunday morning. And as
this once strong man made his way
slowly up the aisle to the pulpit, ev-
cry eye was wet with the tear of af-
lection and sympathy, but when scat
cd Che being to weak 10 stand) bis
burning words OF exhortation found
q lolgment in every heart, and VIC
are sure will be as seed sown in good
ground. The congregation had beer
worked up to such an intense state o
interest aud sympathy, that when thu
farewell was spoken IN such beautiful
and touching words, the hearts of thu
people went out to their pastor anr
friend, aud strong men wept, whil'
sobs could be heard OH every side
and but few could control thcmselve
sufficiently to join in the closini
hymn, "Thorc'll be no parting" On
prayer is that Mr., poay may soon b
restored to health and usefulness, an
that friends may DO raised upto hin
in his now home"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16

Ladies' Kid Button Shoes. 200
This Shoe, cl aim, il the best bargain
yet offered Ia Montpeer.)
Ladies' Pebble Goat Button Shoes, In all the
best styles, at very low prices. Ladies' Cork
Soles, all bound, ready for use; also Lambs
Wool Cork Soles. We keep the best FELT
SHOE, for old ladies, that can be found
Misses Calf Button Shoes. 1.76
Misses Grained But'n Shoes, 1875
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Is Wine Safer than Water2

Henry Clay Trumbull, editor of the Sun
doySchool Times, says, 81 have travelled
not little in my lifetime have averaged
nearly twenty thousand miles year for
twenty years at time; have been through
the length and breadth of our land. from
Maine to California, and from Mime.
sofa to Florida. have journeyed also in
Europe and Asia and Africa. Yet never
found the place where it was necessary for
me to drink wine or brandy, nor yet where
I deemed native wine as safe as the native
water Judging from the apparent effects on
those who used the one or the other have
found some pretty poor water in my day,
limestone water, brackish water, muddy wa.
ter, sulphurous water, water well nigh pu'
trid with decaying vegetation. l have drank
water through little packed filter from
the print of horses hoofs in the Travelled
road, after a rain storm, as the only mo lie
of quenching my thirst with water. l have
drank water from the tangled swsmps in
the sea-islands off the South Carolina coast
when had to hold my breath as drank be
cause of the waters stencil, but was sure
in all these cases that that water was
safer as drink, than wine would be, and
that If ! added anything to it to render il
innocuous there was less reason for my try
ing whiskey or brandy than ginger or mus
tard. Among all the personal risk that
have been called to take in my life of varied
experience, really count water drinking
the very best, and Of all the personal risks
| have had occasion to note in others, from
my earliest recollections to the present hour
put wine drinking among the greater
COngregafionalist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Intemperance in Russia.

The commission which is now sitting at
st. Petersburg TO consider what measures
should be taken against the spread of drunk
enness in Russia will have TO deal with a
question which has hitherto bafil I'd all the
Efforts both Of public and private enterprise
in the empire. Some idea of the extent of
the evil may be obtained from the fact that
in the year 1880 the receipts from the tax on
spirits amounted to two hundred twenty. five
million rubles, or more than third OF the
whole revenue. Public houses have been
closed, private societies have endeavored to
induce the peasants to drink tea instead of
brandy, the duties on spirits have been largely
increased; but the consumption of brandy is
as great as ever. Nothing observes the ST..
Petersburg correspondent of the Cologne
Gdsetie) is TO be got out of Russian peas
ant without brandy; without it he will not
strike bargain, start on journey, or un-
dertake any work. Every holiday is an
occasion for drink, and In the Russian
church there are about one hundred forty
five holidays in the year. The peasants
earnings are almost all spent in brandy
and this is the chief cause of the famines
which periodically devastate the country.
When last year subscriptions were collected
all over the empire to provide the southeast
ern provinces, which were suffering from
famine, with seed corn, it was proved that
the inhabitants of those provinces had in
that year paid seven million rubles in taxes
for the brandy they had made for their own
consumption out of the corn which would
otherwise have prevented them from starv-
ing.-SL James Gdsette, October 10.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16

hOLL-OALLs
Corporal Green !" tie orderly cried,
"H,rei" was the answer, loud and clear,
From the lips Of the soldier who stood near;
And Here" was the word the next replied.
Cyrus Drewr-then silence fell
This time no answer followed the call
Only his rear man had seen him fall.
Killed or wounded, he could not tell.
There they stood in the failing light,
These men Of battle, with grave dark looks
As plain to be read IA open books
While slowly gathered the shades Of night.
The fern on the hilsides splashed with blood
And down in the corn where the peoples grew,
Were redder stains than the peoples knew;
And crimson-dyed was the rivers flood.
For the foe had crossed from the other side
That day in the face OF a murderous FIRE.
That swept them down in It's terrible Ire,
And their life blood went 10 color the tide
Herbert Kllnep At the call there came
Two stalwart soldiers into the line,
Bearing between them this Herbert Kline,
Wounded and bleeding, TO answer his name.
EZRA Kerrl"-and a voice answered. " Iierew
Hiram Rerrp'--but no man replied.
They were brothers, these two; the sad wind sighed,
And shudder crept through the cornheld near
"Ephraim Deane "-then a soldier spoke:
"Deane carried our regiments coors," he said;
where our ensign was shot left him dead,
Just after the enemy wavered and broke.
"Cose to the roadside his body lies;
Ipaused moment and gave him drink;
He murmured his mothers name, l think,
And death came with 1t, and closed his eyes"
Twas a victory, yes. but II cost US dear
For that company's roll when called at night
OF hundred men who went into the fight.
Numbered but twenty that answered HereW
Solicited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Temperance.
THE THROUGH TRAIN

Speed on swift horse Of iron skin,
Fetlocks Of FIRE and joints Of brass,
And force Of fame thy heart within.
No living thing on earth oan pass
Thee in thy flight,
Thou miracle Of speed and might
The engine Of reform, like thee.
IL on a straight and narrow path,
Truth, temperance, and liberty
Its motto, borne around the earth.
Let drones stand back,
Or clear the smoking, ringing track
Unfalterlng Hope It's englneerl
Firm Faith conductor Of the train;
Toll mans the brakes. 'ris Fastening here /;
Its showers Of light fall like the rain;
Its banner files
with star-gems copied from the skies.
II Ia n through train; valleys rise
To make level way and straight.
From camp and court the message files;
II speeds In power from state to state.
Its flag unfurled
VIII show its stars TO all the world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Hair JeWelry

Braided and mounted IN order Twin solid soid by Mn. O.
N. Pray al L. n. Hununstoaa school Street, Mon,psiisr
Vermont. nu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Union Block, State Street,
Walker & PQffcl!
BOOTS,
Shoes & Rubbers
Look at this long List of
Goods and Prices

Goods and Prices!
Mems Fine Kip Double Sole
and Tap Boots. $3.50
Mems P. Gum Rubber Lined
BOotS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. go.
Mems Dull Rubber Boots. ....
Mems Beaver Boots. ......... .....
Mems Wool Boots. ............ .....
Mems Grained Boots, Lined
with Wool. Observation-Disclosures. .....
Mems Calf Boots, Lined with
Hair Observation-Disclosures. .....
Mems Fine Calf Hand-sewed
Boots ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .....
Mems Fine Calf Machine
sewed Boots. ................ 800.
Mems Fine Calf Peg Boots. .....
Kendall's Celebrated Calf &
Kip Boots. .................. .....
Mems Buckle and Congress
ArctlcS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .....
Mems Low-cut Overshoes &
huDDerS ....... ........,...... .....
Mems Lumberman's Overs,
for Wool Boots. .....
Mems Sheepskin Leggings,
with Moccasins. ............. .....
| Boys Pure Gum R. Boots. go.
Boys Pebble-leg r. Boots. $50.
| Boys Fine Kip Boots. ........ 200
Boys Fine Calf B ,ots........ ....
Youths Rubber Boots. ....... ....
Youths Fine Kip Boots. 1875
Youths Fine Kip Boots. 1.6O
Youths Fine Calf Hand-made
|
Childs' Rubber Boots..... 100
Childs' Red Top Boots, sizes
8 to 10. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
Ladies' Beaver Shoes, Lace. 100
Ladies' Beaver Foxed Shoes,
Lace ,.................' 1876
Ladies' Beaver Button Shoes,
special bargains. ............. 200
Ladies' Calf Lace Shoes. ....
Ladies' Grained Lace Shoes, 1875
| THE last named : well made. and will
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
Gor Mf ponng.
LITTLE DANCING LEAVES.

LITTLE DANCING LEAVES.
Little dancing leaves
In the garden-bower,
Which among you grieves
Not to be q flower2
Never one" the light leaves say,
Dancing in the sun all day.
Little dancing eavos,
Roses lean to kiss you;
From the cottage caves
Nesting birds wonld miss you
We should tire Of blossoms 80,
Ifyou all to flowers should grow
Little dancing leaves
Grasses, ferns and sedges,
Nodding to the sheaves,
Out Of tangled hedges
What a dull world would remain
II You all were useful grain
Little dancing leaves,
When through pines and blrches
The great storm-kine heaves,
Your retreat he searches
How he makes the tall trees roari
While you-only dance the more
Little dancing leaves,
Loving and caressing-
He most JOY receives
Who bestows blessing.
Dance. light leaves. for dancing made.
While you bless us with your shade
ST. Mehoiai
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-16
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
CFirm of Carter & Churchlil.l

HOOPS SARsArARILLAis sold by all drug
glsts. Price 81 per bottle; six for So Pre-
pared by c. ]. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.