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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-06-19

On June 9th the Dawson Race
Course Company will open its spen-
did track, which will be the grandest
event of the season. The track is sit
uatcd in beautiful level valley and
is the smoothest and best Race course
in this part Ofthe state. Many noted
racers will be entered, as large purses
are offered and every other induce
ment held out to parties owning
blooded stock. These Races will con-
tinuc through the entire season. For
particulars address.
j. NJ. TANDY, Sec.
Dawson, Ky.
While in Hopkinsvillc several days
ago we were shown by Capt. W. f.
Smith the beautiful new uniform of
his company, which had been rcceiv-
ed only few days previous. The
coats are of dark navy blue, trimmed
with white and with gold slashing.
The pants are of light peacock blue,
trimmed in white and gold. The he'll
NETS are black with white plumcs and
gilt chin strap. The uniforms arc
well made, Of an excellent grade OF
cloth, the colors contrast well.and tax
Ell altogether II is one of the prettiest
uniforms we have ever seen. Our
boys remember the kindness of Com
pany ID and the citizens of Hopkins
vile on the occasion of the visit OF
the G. G. Gas, to the fair last fall,
besides, their gallant captain is an ex-
G. G. g., and they will always be
glad to hear of the success of Com
pany D.-Clarksville Tobacco Leaf.
The new dress uniforms of the
members of Co. ID. were made by ii.
A .Witherspoon of Louisville, whose
advertisement appears in our columns.
The uniforms are models of beauty
ana were pronounced the handsom-
est to be. seen at the late drill in
Nashville, where a score of companies
were present. The coat is full dress
spade tailed, of dark blue cloth, white
slashes bordered with gold lace, with
rows of gold braid OH breast and
slashcd cuffs. The pants are of sky
blue doeskin with white cloth stripe
edged with gold braid. These, with
the regulation helmet plume, cross
belt, waist belt, cartridge box, bayo-
net scabbard, etc. etc. make uniform
of which any soldier might feel proud.
Mr.. Witherspoon is the leading cloth
Ter of the. state and cannot be excclled
for prices or in style anywhere.
Those needing gents clothing could
not do better than to give him u call
or an order.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-06-19

The July number of Demorest's
Monthly Magazine is certainly one Of
the most attractive issues of this inter.
esting periodical. A striking feature is
the plaster papier basrelief of the head
of Persons which is not only great
novelty, but an exquisite work ofart
A beautiful photogravure of "Lit.
tie Bride also adorns the art depart.
ment, and the other illustrations are
numerous. The literary articles are
of a high order of merit, among
which may be mentioned the contin.
uation of the story'0ut of the World,
"Social Life at Smith College" "Thc
Paupers of Pompeii," "The Rose in
Song apd Story" "How we Live in
New York. by Jennie June, and
sketch of Elizabeth Thompson But
Ter, the celebrated painter of battle
scenes. The poetical department is wei
filed, as are the Kitchen, Fancy Work
Scientific and Fashion departments
while Current Topics arc most ably
and agrcebly discussed. The July mum
Der of Demorcst's Monthly Magazine
should be in the possession of ever.
one, the beautiful illustrations alon'
making itwcll worth possessing, t
say nothing of the advantage 1t is thu
household In the way Of select readip!
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Grand Opening 1T Dawson June az

Everybody is invited to visit these
grandest mineral wells in Kentucky
and drink of the health-giving wa
ters.No charge is made for the waters
every one drinks them free, as they
are.the gift of God to theafllicted of the
land. The citizens have been at great
expense in making preparations to
please and entertain the visitors.
Among the many attractions at
Dawson is the Polk Laffoon Opera
House, which will open the above date
and be christened by one of the best
companies in tho country. There is
also large dancing hall and skating
rink which will be opened to the
visitors during the entire watering
season. Near by are the Geneva and
Vanderbilt parks fitted up with rus.
tic seats, flower beds, ETC., which are
free to visitors. The medicinal wa
ters are recommended by the most EN-
inent physicians for their unequalcd
virtues.
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PREACHER vs.. PREACHER.
i College President Killed for Che
Seduction Of a.Yo1ay Pl2il.

New Orleans, La, June ga
special to the Times Democrat, from
Mansfield, La, says that Rev. l.. Lane
Borden, president of the Mansfield
Female College, was killed in that
town this morning by Rev. Ben Jcn-
kins. The cause ofthe killing was the
seduction by Borden of young lady
friend of Mr.. jenkins. They met in
front of the store .0f b. f. jenkins.
Rev. Mr.. jenkins empticd a revolver
at Mr.. Borden, firing five or six shots.
One took effect in Dordens leg.
Another entered his heart, shatter-
ing his watch in its passage, and an
other struck him in the forehead, Just
between the eyes. He lived about two
hours, but never spoke after he was
shot. Mr.. jenkins has the sympathy
Of the entire community, in which his
family are of the highest respectable
ty. lie was arrested Immediately
after the shooting Of Borden. His
brother c. f.. jenkins. who was with
him at the time, was also arrested, but
was released after the coroncr's jury
rendered its verdict. Rev. Ben Jenkins
being held for trial. The Young man
is about twenty one ycarsold, and was
ordained to the Methodist ministry at
the annual conference. Rev. j. Lane
Borden, the slain man, has heretofore
been favorably known as a man and a
minister ;has been president of Mans
field Female College for six years,and
under his administration the college
has greatly prospcred. The annual
commencement was hel d on Wcdnes-
day. In his address to the graduates
on that occasion he said that there
were two ways to control pupils,
through fear ana love. His plan had
been to control by love. The tragedy
to-day sharply punctures this address.
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Knott and Morrow June 80.

Hon. J. Proctor Knott and Col
Thos. u. Marrow, candidates for Gov.
crnor, OH the Democratic and Repub.
lican tickets respectively, have arrang-
ed four joint appointments for this
month in Ohio, Muhlcnberg, Iiendcr.
son and Christian counties. They
will meet III joint debate at Hartford
June q, and will speak at Greenvillt
June %, Henderson June %, and
uopkinsville June 30. Fuller particu'
lars Of Of the speaking, time, etc, will
be given next week.
Both gentlemen are fine speakers
and those who attend will probably
see the "fur fly" when the two dis
tinguished orators meet.
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We desire to return our most cor
dial thanks to the members Of the
Ifopkinsvillc brass band for the de-
lIghful screnade to which they treat
Ell d last Friday night. They make
excellent music and tho selections
they rendered were very sweet indeed
aud most highly appreciated. To be
thus kindly remembered and honored
by those whose friendship we esteem,
Il a compliment for which we are
e!Hoercly grateful and we shall ever
b||ctlsh happy recollection of the
p|eoAunt affair. Once more, gentle
iIlcn, permit us to thank YOU, indiyid-
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socIALITIEs.

Mrs. Dr. j. "A. Young is at Daw-
son.
Miss Era Adams is visiting friends
In Greensboro.
Mrs. Pauline Lander returned from
Dawson last week.
Mrs. NJ. II. Nelson spent last week
in Henderson, Ky.
Miss Susie Rutherford is visiting
relatives IN Tennessee.
Miss Cammic Martin has returned
from school at Columbia, Tenn.
Mrs. DIR. Gish Is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Slime, in Franklin, Tenn.
Mrs. J. b. Mckenzie left last week
fora visit to Brownsburg, Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom L. Smith of IIa-
densville, were in the city last Thurs
day.
Miss Matte Trice has returned from
4 visit to Mrs. q. Is. Exall. of Bowling
Green.
'ir +. NJ, Qnarlcs spent last week
In the city the guest of Mr.. II. W.
Henry.
Mr.. Jas. l.. Wahl, Of Paducah, was
In the city last week the guest of W.
A. Wilgus.
Judge J. |. Landes attended the
closing exercises of the Princeton
Collegiate Institute last week.
Rev Ell. Powell, the eloquent
young pastor of the Christian church
has returned from n months visit To
Virginia.
Misses Anne Taniy and Sallic
Dunlap. Of Todd County, were the
guests Of Miss Mamie Jesup last
week.
Maj. and Mrs. Frank II. Bristow,
Of Eikton, were In the city last week,
the guests Of Mr.. G.. o. Thompson's
family.
Prof Jas. q. Bramham, who has
been conducting school nj Second
Greek. Greenbricr county. West Vir-
ginia. for year, returned home last
week,
DIR. Nick Gather aud family Of
Harrodsburg, Ky. moved to this city
last week for the purpose Of making
Hopkinsvillc their home In the future.
On behalf of our citizens we extend
them cordial welcome.
Mr.. Icno +. Young, the talented
and companionablc editor of the Mad
isonvillc Times, accompanied by his
charming Young wife, came down
last Thursday and returned Friday.
Mr.. Young has scores Of friends here
who viii always be glad to welcome
him and his estlmable lady to Hop
kinsvillc's social circles.
Mr.. Clas. ID. Overshiner, for four
years an attache and for the last two
years foreman of the South Kentuck-
ian Office, leaves tomorrow for Or
angc, Los Angeles county, California,
to make his home in the future. He
is a Young man Of exceptionally good
habits, sober, moral, reliable In all
things, courteous and polite to all, in
dustrious in his habits and is good
printer with business ideas and bust
ness habits. He has our best wishes
for success in his far western home
and we trust he may meet with II, as
no more deserving young man ever
left Hopkinsville to seek his fortune
amongst strangers.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-06-19

We hare just received
a lot of fine BuSSies, of
the latest styles. and nice
Jy finished, call and
see them.
j. Fl. Wjnfree q Co.'S.
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friends in Southern Kentucky l
would say be contented and industri-
Gus, cconomizing all your resources.
A brighter day is before you. We
Lave the best country on the globe.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-06-19

1fCatarrh has destroyed your sense
of smelling and hearing, Halls Ca
tarrh cure will cure you. 70 cents
per bottle. Druggist sell it.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.

Blue Lick, Hawthorne and Apolli-
naris waters for sale by j. II. Arms
tead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
THE kUKLUX TRIAL.
Negroes beaten for Voting an ObIec-
tiOnable Tick Ct

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 23-The KuKlux
trial began to-day. The defendants are four
men named Yarbrough Lavell, Stretman and
Bold. Emery Warren Bryson testified that
he was called from his house on a night in
July and taken by crowd of masked men,
VINO swore vengeance against the negroes
who voted for ex-Congressman Speer. He
was hit over the head with pistol and 9TH
erwisc beaten. Calvin Bush testified that he
was taken out of bed by bowling mob who
stripped him and gave him 175 lashes He
was stripped in court and showed the scars,
Ellis IA Brooks swore he was taken out and
whipped by crowd, member of which re-
marked; "Iou see what your damned
Speer has done for you" Jasper Yarbrough
was recognized by him and said "If YOU
know anybody in this crowd and tell on lin
I'll put you in your grave" He was also
beaten with brass knuckles. Ben Sanders
testified he was shot three times and left for
dead. The defence will try to prove an
alibi and contend that the cases should he
tried by the State court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
AN OsTRICH FARM IN FLORIDA.
An experiment TO be Made Wit Il Tire
Pairs of the Birds.
from the New York Times

lA'"h 'he TNcW 1 9TH Ilmes.l
The stock for the first ostrich farm in tbe
United States was shipped from this CITY
yesterday. 1t consisted of three pairs OF
thrce-year-old ostriches. The destination of
me birds was Sylvan Lake, Orange county,
ria. the mode of conveyance the Mallory
Line steamer Western Texas The birds
shipped weighed from 150 to 200 pounds
each, and stood about seven feet high with
out any stockings They are natives of Nm.
bla, in Upper Africa, and were CAPTURED
while young by the agents OF Charles Reicbe
u Brother OF this city and Hoboken, who are
part proprletors of the projected ostrich farm
~ took eight months to transport safely the
birds from Nubla to this city. They have
been reveling il diet OF fine quality
OF hay, and delicious mash of bran, oats
and cracked corn, in the wIlds of the Reiches'
wilu animal farm at Hoboken. Notwith-
standing their cordial reception and princelv
treatment, they were discouraged and dis
heartened set of birds when they set out on
their voyage to the sunny south. Their
piumage was very much rumpled and
broken, and they seemed to pine for one
square meal OF the sands of the desert. The
attendants assert that the broken plumage
was que to the accidents and incidouts of
their long voyage rather than yearnlng for
10 otouuJ uicl anu inc exhibition OF
deplofable bad taste in the rejection of Ho-
boken tomato cans and broken glassware az
a substitute
Mr.. Charlton Jones will be the guardian of
the flock on their arrival in Florida. He has
set apart 100 acres of his 500 acre farm for
the purposes of this experiment in farming
Inc land forms peninsula extending into
the lake which gives the town its name.
ms mas been enclosed to keep out aligators
anu otter enemies of the ostrich race.
pen has been provided as a home for the
strangers, and they will be treated to more
OF the hay and mash diet until they shall be-
come well enough acquainted with their new
quarters to be able to shift for themselves
Their first crop of feathers will be due next
year., after they have molted their present
wholly unmarketable coat and got to work
at the feather business in earnest. A wear
later, or when years old, they are expected
10 DC able to furnish two crops annually and
begin raising families The result of this
experiment viii be watched with much in
telest by scientific and business men, as its
success would open up new and .remunera.
i've he'd ior enIr'pr sing business mel.
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PARIS, Oct. 81. "A yellow book was Issued
to-day detailing the negotiations between
France and China regarding Tonquin. 1t
says "China demands the whole of North.
cru Annam and the French evacuation there
Of, allowing France only the Southern
provinces" There is no doubt that the arrival
Of reinforcement expedition will prompt
ly terminate the work so CALAMITY begun
in Tonquin. France is still ready to negoti-
ate with China in friendly spirit and hopes
the accomplished facts may induce her take
more just view OF the matter, especially
when she secs the moderate but still rcsolute
policy of the French government supported
by the chambers and the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
UNHAPPY HAYTT.
flfteen Hundred Lives Lost In the
Fort au Prince ,NIassacre-A Gov.
erhment Defeat AT .Miragoanc.

FORT Az PRINCE, Oct. 10.-Order is re.
stored here. Fifteen hundred lives were lost
and s4,COo,OOO damage done during the
massacre Sept. 22d. The diplomatic and
consular bodies fearing repetition of the
allair should the insurgent steamer Elder
Hnu, nave agreed to take charge of her If
she appears. A Haytian war steamer ar.
rived the 81, under the American flag, and
proceeded to Cape lIaylicn. The 2Oth ult.
the government forces attacked Mrapoane
but were repulscd with severe loss. Gen.
erallssimo Riquiant was MORALLY wounded.
ST. THOMAS, Oct. Ills IS reported that
the Haytian government has captured a yes.
SCI, supposed to be American, which was
trying to force the blockade with a load of
ammunition.
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A PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
Thirty seven Persons Hurt on The
LOMIsvIlle and Nashville ROnd


ST. Louis, Oct. 23-Au accident occurred
this morning on the Louisville and Nashville
line six miles from East St. Louis. A
passenger train struck a broken rail, the en-
gineer put on the brakes and all the coaches
passed over in safety except the last two,
which were both crowded. They tipped over
anu were dragged short distance when the
couplings broke. The scene was terrible.
Thirty seven persons were hurt, 10 being
badly hurt and one fatally-J. b. Anthony
of Providence, II. l., who received fright.
full scalp wound. About co men, women
and children occupied the coaches. 1t was
a long time before the women quoted. The
wounded were brought to East st. Louis and
those not badly hurt went to their destina-
ton.
Clubbcd TO Death BY Woman.
BosToN, Oct. 23.-Mary Traynor was as
saulted yesterday with a stick of wood by
Mary Sullivan and died to-day. The Suli-
van woman has been arrested.
Adjusting n Leadvillc Dinculty.
LEADvlLLE, Oct. 23.-Frank Gallagher
married woman concerning whom James
Garvin had repeatedly made insulting re.
marks. AT breakfast in their boarding house
this morning the men emptied their revolv-
crs at each other. Garvin was killed, Gal
laghcr was unhurt. Both were miners.
Suicide of a Malaria! Victim.
New York, Oct. 23.-Rlchard Denman,
aged II, shot and killed himself this evening.
He suffered from malaria.
Set Fire TO n Giant Powder Cartridge
New YoRH, Oct. 23.-John Burke, Mich
ael Taylor and William and John Getting
ham, boys, aged to 8, this forenoon, found
giant powder cartridge in lot and applied
match. Burkes skull was fractured and
he will die. The Cottingham brothers eyes
were injured and they will lose their sight.
Taylor was severely cut about the head and
face.
Murdered for $40.
ROCHESTER,. Oct. 23.-,Jacob Lutz was
murdered in bed by John Kelly, at the Rap
ids, yesterday morning. His son sleeping
with him was seriously wounded. The only
apparent purpose of the crime was to steal
slO. W '''''
Nan.killer.' Sentences.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23-Kate Douglass, a
negro, for the lhurdcr of Joseph Miller, and
Chas. Rose, negro, for killing George
Ingram, were sentenced to-day to be hanged
December 7th and Frank Braggs, for kill
ing Richard Jackson, and Jno. Nelson for
stabbing Jno. Smith, were sentenced for 80
and 20 years respectively.
Large Fire Mt MILES City.
MILES CRY, Mont, Oct 23.-Thirteen
business houses were burned last night. The
flames were checked by blowing up build
ing. The remainder of the business section
had narrow escape. The losses are un.
known,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
Governor General GansdOwne Takes
Once.

QUEBEc, Oct. 23.-The Marquis of Laus-
downe Twas sworn in this morning. The
ceremony passed over without casually of
any kind. The enthusiasm of the population
was very great. Lansdowne replied in French.
The enthusiasm of those present was unre-
stralna6lc and the vicc-regal party were again
and again appauded aud three cheers bro
posed by the mayor were Justify given. The
party then took the train for Ottawa where
they arrived this evening.
OTTAWA, Oct. 23.--FIvc thousand people
warmly welcomed Lansdowne on his arrival.
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Moro Earthaunke shock.

CoNsrANrISorLE, Oct. 90. Three shocks
OF earthquake occurred at Tchesme and the
Island OF Chios to-day. There was great
alarm, but no damage. Another seyere
shock was felt at Smyrna at o p. m. The
telegraph Office was damaged; nobody was
killed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
Thrown FROM THE TRACK.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, lnd., Oct. 23.-Thc
rear car of passenger train on the lndinnap.
oils, Bloomington and Western road, was
thrown from the track this afternoon near
Rainstown. DR.. j. c. Walker aud w. G.
Whitehead, of indianapolis, were badly hurt.
j. l.. Friedman, of Cincinnati was gashcd IN
the head. Eight other passengers were hurt,
but are able to travel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
OH 9ree 4ress.
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Eight Children Burned by II Pow
der Explosion at Kingston, Pa.
Disasters to Passenger Trains-0ther
Mishaps.
Nine Persons Hurt by n Boilcr ExpIp
SION ut leeiprc, ohio

TBy Teltgraph 70 The Free ptrss anl TlmNs
l'Elrin, o. OF. 81 A boiler cypl ocd
in Me p.uip factory this afternoon Nine
persons wore iniurei. Four will prombIy
die.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
CROUCH ON CORNS >,

ASK Tor webs Trough on Corns," 16c. Quick.
complete, permanent cure Corns, warts, bunionr''
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ll10A Ppeope are always on the lookout for
chances to Increase their earnings,
and in time become wealthy those
S6who do not improve their opportuni-
ties remain in poverty. We offer great chance TO
make money. We want many men, women, boys
and girls to work for right in their own localities
Any one can do the work properly from the first
start. The business will pay more than ten times
ordinary wages. Extensive outfit furnished free.
No one who engages fails 10 make money rapidly
only your spare moments. Full Information and
all that is needed sent free. Address STISsoS Co.,
Portlsud, Maine. 23wly
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A Charlie Ross At Portland,

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. GA young man
here claims to be Charlie Ross. lie says he
is about IL years old. lie is good looking.
He came from Boston four weeks ago and he
intends to save money enough to take him to
Philadelphia, where he will call on C. X.
Ross. He says he remembers living in q
large house, and of being taken away by two
men in carriage, put aboard vessel and
carried to Winerport, Name, where he was
Kept in a dark room three or four years. He
was allowed under close surveillance to leave
the room occasionally. lie wasn't abused.
There were other children in the house but
he rarely saw them. lie wasn't permitted to
play with them. After staying at Winter
port several years he was carried to Brazil.
On the voyage he learned that he was stolen
by Jesse James, the Davisons and Pinkbam.
After reaching Brazil lie got away from
James and returned 10 this country, working
his passage on ship Since then he has
been to sea most of the time, serving as a
cook. He can read little but can not
write.
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ALEXANDRA, Oct. 23.-The Egyptians
have completely defeated Ell Mahdi, the false
prophet.
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Nan.killers' Sentences,

MILES CITY, Mont, Oct. 23.-Thirteep
business houses were burned last night. The
flames were checked by blowing up a build
ing, The remainder of the business section
had narrow escape. The losses aIe un
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ROCHESTER,. Oct. 23.-,Jacob Lu,z was
murdered in bed by John Kelly, at the Rap
ids. Yesterday morning. His son sleeping
with him was seriously wounded. The only
apparent purpose of the crime was to steal
SO