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The Brookhaven leader., 1883-07-05

giant-a wonder in these days of syndi-
Gates and corporate subscriptions, of what
pluck and individual energy can do. Some
years before the war, in 1857, Capt. j. S.
Hoskins settled in the locality of the pres
emit town of Brookhaven. He went into
business as a railroad builder and cOntrac-
tor. He brought to the business indomit-
able energy, and a character for industry
and integrity of the highest order. He
aided in building the New Orleans and
Jackson Railroad; made money; picked
up 18, 900 of profit in one year-that of1959,
the great railroad building year, and then
along came the war and Capt. Hoskins in
it, of course. We don't intend to talk of
that war and the part Capt. Hoskins play
ed in it-that's history. When a Histori-
cal Society of Mississippi gets up the re-
cords of that occasion, his name and deeds
of heroism will appear. Brave men way
in the number of several hundred, were
under his control, and were expended in
action in that devastating time; the little
remnant of about forty men surrendered
and laid down their arms with him. Hos
kins' Battery was a noted battery, long
time with the famed divisions of s. S.
French-composed of the brigades of
| Cockrell, Ecter, and Sears. 1t was always
ready for action, noted for the self-reliant
character of its commander, and his skill
in keeping it in working trim without the
usual requisition upon the Quarter Master
for unprocurable supplies: Hoskins was
always ready for action, and with spliced
harness and rapid moving, extemporised
tools, got into position and manfully held
his own upon all ccasions-notably in
Georgia upon the Burnt Hickory Road,
when the solid shot of the enemy riddled
holes through his frail earthen works at
every discharge.
] After the war Capt. Hoskins went int g
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The President last week appointed

The President last week appointed
Hon. Walter Evans Commissioner of
Internal Revenue in the place of
Green b. Raum lately resigned. The
appointment was surprise to the
country as Mr.. Evans was opposed
by the machine statesmen and his
name had hardly been thought of.
He belongs to the Stalwart wing of
the Republican party and while a
bitter partisan is man ofmuch more
than ordinary ability. He was form
erly a resident Of this city and is
son-in-law of Postmaster Jno. B.
Gowan. AT present Mr.. Evans re-
sides in Louisville and is the most
prominent Republican in the State,
having been the last nominee of his
party for Governor. His appoint
ment is a BETTING recognition of
Kentucky Republicanism, although
it is obscured beneath Democratic
majority of $4,000. Kentucky is the
greatest whisky producing state and
whisky is the most important COM
modify in yielding revenue and it
was very proper that Kentucky
should be given this place, which is
next to the cabinet offices in impor-
lance.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The Brooklyn Bridge.

The great bridge connecting New
York City and Brooklyn, which is
called the eighth wonder of the world
was completed last week and formal
ly opened May "a. The following
points will give the reader some idea
Of its history and size:
Construction commenced January
3, 1870. Bridge completed May "a,
1883. Length of river span, 1886
feet 6 inches. Length of each land
span, $50 feet, 1850 feet. Length of
Brooklyn approach, 81 feet. Length
of New York approach, 1852 feet 6
inches. Total length of bridge, 1886
feet. Width of bridge, So feet.
Number of cables, 4. Diameter of
each cable, Az inches. First wire
was run out May 20, 1877. Length of
wire in four cables, exclusive of
wrapping wire, 14,36l miles. Length
of each single wire in cables, 3,579
feet. Weight of four cables, inclus-
i've of wrapping wire, 3,5SS1S tons.
Depth of tower foundation below
high water, Brooklyn, As feet. Depth
of tower foundation below high wa
ter, New York, Is feet. Total height
Of towers above high water, 27S feet.
Clear height Of bridge in center OF
river span above high water, at 80
degrees. Fahrenheit, l35 feet.
Height of towers above high water,
l19 feet inches. Grade of roadway,
"a feet in 100 feet. Height of towers
above roadway, l59 feet.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The Platforms Of the Political Par
ties in Kentucky.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM ADOPTED Al
LOUISVILLE, MAY IL, 1888.

nrNocp.r,o NJ, ,rvopu ,noprrn At
o-,. ~ 1000
Aoois'iLhh' MAY ~ 1900
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of
Kentucky, in Convention assembled,
re-affirm our unaltered confidence in
and affection for the principles and
policy embodied in the organic law
of the Democratic party adopted at
the National Democratic Convention
held at st Louis in 1876, and ratified
at Cincinnati in 1850.
I'd. That, believing the highest
security of popular government de-
ponds on the intelligence of the peo-
pie, we declare it to be the duty of
the Legislature of the Commonwealth
to foster wise and sufficient system
of public schools.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Gov. Blackburn must have felt that
his administration was severely re-
buked by the Louisville Convention.
He appeared at an Unsolicited hour,
when the convention was just in the
act of hearing the report of the com.
mittee on credentials, and attempted
to make a cut and dried speech de-
Tending his administration. Yells of
disapproyal, cries of "sit down.
COMMITTEE" and Kisses drowned the
Governors voice and he finally got
angry and sat down without finishing
his speech. 1t must have been in
decd Notifying for him to be
Missed Off the stage in the very hall
where he was nominated amidst the
most unbounded enthusiasm four
years before. II was in bad taste for
him to try to make speech when he
did.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Congressman Phil Thompson went
to Washington last week to tell his
daughter, who is at school there,
about the killing of Davis and her
mothers disgrace. The young lady
had been kept from reading the pa
pers and knew nothing about either
the Cincinnati matter, or her fathers
action or acquittal until he told her
the story himself.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
PRESS NOTES.

Zeno Young is no SLOUGH as
speaker.
John Lyme and Tom Cannon spared
no pains to made the boys have a
good time and they succeeded in
every respect.
Col. j. II. Powell entertained a
number of the editors at his hospita-
BILE home on Wednesday evening, in
royal style. 1t has seldom been our
pleasure to partake of a more enjoy
able meal.
The ball was the pleasantest feature
and even the married men enjoyed it.
Henderson is not behind other Ken
lucky cities, and boasts some of the
prettiest girls that ever set a mans
heart to flutterng like a captive
pigeon.
The editors were taken in a body
to visit the Henderson beer brewery,
where they were most kindly and
courteously received. The best of
beer was offered in every department
visited, and candor compels us to
state that Saunders, of the Fulton
Index, and the writer were the only
quill drivers who declined to sample
it.
Talk about your "unkissed KISSES"
your "unsung songs" etc., but when
we think of Zeno Young's unspoken
speeches and the eloquence and hu-
NOR that could have been developed
for the mere asking, we feel like the
members of the w. X. p. A. ought to
hire an able-bodied man to take them
out and kick them for their stupidity
in not making him speak heretofore.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
We are sorry to see the State,

We are sorry to see the State Jour-
nal kicking at Knots nomination
and manifesting such stubborn I'M
willingness to accept the result of the
late convention. Mr.. Knott was fair
ly nominated, Col. Jones has accept
ed defeat in graceful speech and
pledged his support to the party tick
ct and 1t is in exceedingly bad taste
for his home organ to continue to
harp upon the exploded idea of
fraud simply because gates.
whose expenses it is said were paid
to the convention, were not allowed
to violate positive instructions and
rob Mr.. Knott of a portion of his
strength in Owen county.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

In the Louisville convention Col.
Jones nomination was seconded by
George Washington. Henry Clay
was also present and nominated one
of the candidates for smaller office.
These gentlemen who bear such il
lustrious names are lawyers who re-
side in Newport and Louisville, res
pectiyely.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

The Republicans of Hopkins coun-
ty have called mass meeting for
June 2 to nominate candidates for the
Legislature. The nomination for
Senator will probably be rendered
Senator Pratt, but it has been author
atively announced that he would not
be a candidate for reelection, as his
private business demands his entire
attention. If Mr.. Pratt declines to be
a candidate the probabilities are that
the Republicans will not make NOM
nation.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The Nashville Drill.

NASHVILLE last week drew thousands
of visitors to the city from adjoining
states. The drill was in every sense
a complete success and the sham bat
tie was the most interesting ever
witnessed in the South or West.
The crowd in the city was enormous
and the competition between the
various companies was very close
and highly interesting. The follow
ing is the official report of the
awards:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 26, 'S3.
Maj. W. E. Eastman, Manager Ma
tional Competitive Drill:
Sir-The board of judges of the ma
tional competitive drill, Nashville,
Tenn, May q TO 26, 1883, has Fthe
honor to hereby announce the fol-
lowing standing of competing COM
mands as the result in its Judgment
of the competition:
INFANTRY.
First-The Mobile Rifles, of Mobile,
Ala, 9.26 out Of possible 10.
Second-The Crescent Rifles, of
New Orleans, 9.14 out of possible
10.
Third-The Treadway Rifles, of St.
Louis, Mo-, $3.50 out of a possible 10.
Fourth-The Houston Light
Guards. Houston, Tex, $40 out of a
possible 10.
Fifth-The Lawrence Light In
fantry, of Lawrence, Mass, 6.24 out
of possible 10.
ARTILLERY.
First--Battery c. Louisiana artil-
lery, New Orleans, Capt. Fortier, 9.55
out of possible 10.
Second-Battery B, Louisiana field
artillery, New Orleans, Lieut.. Thomp-
son, 9.15 out of a possible 10.
Third-Battery G, Alabama artil-
lery, Mobile, Ala, Capt. Huger, SOP
out of possible 10.
Fourth-Battery B, Washington
light artillery, Capt. May, sol out of
possible 10.
Fifth-Burns Light artillery, Nash
vile, Tenn, Lieut.. Robertson, 7.Ol
out of a possible 10.
ZoUAvEs.
The Busch Zouaves, of st. Louis,
Mo.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION IN THE
MANUAL OF ARMS.
First-Frank j. Badger, corporal
Crescent Rifles.
Second-Wm. Reyer, private, Por-
ter Rifles.
You will please find enclosed the
final tally sheets, officers, programme
and the obligation taken by the COM
handing officers.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
JOHN L. HERMAN,
Captain Third United States artii-
lery, president of board of judges.
CHARLES l.. DAVIS,
Captain Tenth United States infantry
and brevet major.
WIN. a. KoBEE,
First lieutenant Third United States
artillery, and brevet major.
JAMES B. GoE,
Second lieutenant Thirteenth United
States infantry.
JOHN T. THOMPSON,
Second lieutenant Second United
States artillery and secretary board
ofjudges.
1t will be seen that the first prize,
of $1,000, was won by the Mobile
Rifles
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The Republican Ticket.

For Governor-T. q. Morrow, of
Pulaski.
Lit. Governor-speed S. Fry, of
Boyle.
Attorney General-L. C. Garrigus,
of Hogan.
Auditor-L. r. Hawthorne, of
Campbell.
Treasurer-Edward Farley, of Nc
Cracker.
Supt. Pub. Inst.-Jas. P. Pinker-
ton, of Carter.
Register-Rev. j. W. Asbury, COL,
of Owen.
There they arel Behold the "burnt
offerings of the Republican party.
The convention which nominated
them met at Lexington last Wednes-
day and was organized by the selec-
ton OF Hon. Walter Evans Chairman.
1t was red-hot and stormy through
out aud at one time came near break
ing up in row brought on by John
ID. White. White was finally sat
upon and the convention went ahead
with its business.
The ticket nominated is headed by
two of the most prominent Republi-
cans in the State. The other nomi-
nees, including the colored brother at
the tail, were dragged from that OBJ
scurity to which they will be re-
manded next August.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Mrs. Lydia L. Pinkham, the patent
medicine apostle whose picture has
been extensively published with her
advertisements in all the papers, is
dead. 1t is reported that she was en-
gagged to Tom Cannon, of the Hen
derson Sentinel, at the time of her
death.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29
The appointment of Col. J. St,

The appointment of Col. J. Stod-
dard johnson to the Craftsmanship
of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee was wise and proper. The
headquarters ofthe Committee should
be in Frankfort and not amongst the
ward bummers and corrupt politi-
clans of Louisville. Col. Johnston
held the position for fifteen years and
resigned last year on account of alb
sence from the State. His re-appoint-
ment is the best that could have been
made.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Miss Kate Kane, the female lawyer
at Milwaukee, who was jailed for
contempt OF court served out her
thirty days and was released last
week. Her friends took her away in
a carriage and presented her with a
purse to express their sympathy.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

The Bowling Green Democrat is in
favor of Col. Thos. L. Jones for Unit
ed States Senator to succeed Hon.
Jno. S. Williams. Col. Jones would
be an improvement on the present ill.,
cumbent, whose term soon expires.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Judge B.F.Buckner, of the Lexing-
ton Circuit Court has resigned, claim
ing that his salary of $2,40O is made
quate, as he has to travel over large
district and defray his travelling and
and other expenses for nine months
in the wear.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Philippe Francois Xavier Theo-
dosa Heuschling, a Belgian writer
on political economy, is dead. How
he ever lived as long as he did with
such name is the wonder.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Ellis Graft, the convicted Ashland
murderer, was not hanged the 25th
inst, as his case is now before the
Court of Appeals. If the decision of
the lower court is sustained Craft
will swing, unless the Governor in
terferes.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

The Creek Indian word lor love
is Observation-Disclosures.
One of the greatest objections to the
word is that the young Greek can not
tell more than one girl in the same
evening that he loves her. i.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Miss Annie Renecher, of Cleveland,
O., was married on her death bed to
Chas. W. Seymour last week. The
groom became a wldower on the fol-
lowing day.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

1t is stated that President Arthur
has repeatedly announced that under
no circumstances would he be cand-
idate for reelection, giving his poor
health as q reason.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

A Cleveland factory employing 800
girls, announced that the bangs must
go or the girls. The girls informed
the proprietor that the bangs should
go and the girls with them.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

The next meeting of the State Bap-
fist Association will be held at Glas-
gov one year hence.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

L. c. Garrigus, the Republican
nominee for Attorney General, is an
eX-Confcderatc soldier.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Jere Dunn, the murderer of jim
Elliott the celebrated pugilist, was
acquitted at Chicago a few days ago.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

Tho Democratic State Central
Committee has been called to meet at
Frankfort tomorrow.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1883-05-29

"Quinine Jim's" speech in nomi-
mating Gov. Knott is going the rounds
of the press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-06-21
What Men Need Wives For.
Market Journal

It is not to sweep the house. and
make the beds, and darn the socks,
and cook the meals, chiefly that a
man wants a wife. If this is all
when . young man calls to see lady,
send him him into the pantry to taste
the bread and cakes she has made;
send him to inspect the needle-work
and bed-making; or put broom into
her hands and send him to witness its
use. Such things are important, and
the wise young man will quietly look
after them. But what true man
most wants of a wife is her compan-
ionship, sympathy and love.
The way of life has many dreary
places in it. and man needs a compan-
ion to go with him. A man is some
times overtaken by misfortune; he
meets with failure and defeat; trials
and temptations beset him; and he
needs one to stand by him and sympa-
thiZe.
He has some stern battles to fight
with poverty, with enemi-s and with
sin. and he needs a woman that,
while he puts his arm around her
and feels that he has something to
fight for. will help him fight; who
win put her lips to his ear and whis-
per words of counsel, and her hand to
his heart and impart new inspira-
lions All through life-through
storm and through sunshine. conflict
and victory; through adverse and ia
vorable winds-man needs woman's
love. The heart yearns for it. A
sisters and mothers love will
hardly supply the need.
Yet many seek for nothing further
than sue ess in homework. Justly
enough. half of these get nothing
more. The other half, surprised above
measure, obtain more than they
sought. Their wives surprise them
by bringing nobler ideaof marriage,
and disclosing treasury of courage,
sympathy and love.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-06-21
To Young mRu.

The true girl has to be sought Ter
She does not parade herself as show
goods. She is not fashionable. Gen
orally, she is not rich. But oh, what
a heart she has when you find herl
So large and pure and womanly.
When you see it you wonder if those
snowy things outside were women.
If you gain her love, your two thou
sand are millions. She'll not ask you
for carriage or a tirst-class house.
She'll wear simple dresses, and turn
them when necessary, with no vulgar
magnificent to frown upon her ceremo-
ny. She'll keep everything neat and
nice in your sky parlor, and give you
such a welcome when you come home
that you'll have your parlor lovelier
than ever. She'll make you love home
Gf you don't you're brute), and teach
you how to pity while you scorn a
poor, fashionable society that thinks
itself rich, and vainly tries to think
itself happy. Now, do not, pray you,
say any more, 81 can't afford to mar
ry." Go, find the true woman, and
you tan. Throw away that cigar,
burn that switch cane. be sensible
yourself, and seek your wife in SEN
sible way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-06-21

VIM. D. GiuL lin. ul So.atryinc,
Ma~s., says: In ,ii, tali a.. laI6
Was taken with iilredinEof the Lungs,
followed 10y "a severe ccush. | lost
my appetite and flesh ana was con
i!nYd 10 my bed. In 1871 WAS i'd
'nil5ed 10 the hospital The doctors
said / had q hole in my lung as big as
hail dollar At one tine time a re-
poIt wits around That WAS dead. |
gave up hope. but friend told me OF
Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the lungs.
got ii nottie. WAvn to my surprise,
commenced to feel better, and to-day
| fed better than Tor three Years past.
Il write this hoping everyone af-
tllcted with diseased lungs will take
DR.. William Halls BMsam, and be
convinced that consumption can be
cured. | can positively say it has
done more good than all the other
medicines | have taken since my sick
ness
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-06-21
NO HONE EXEMPT.
The Source Of Those Mysterious
Troubles that Come to Every
Household Explained.

The following article from the
Democrat and Chronicle, of Roches-
ter, n. Y, is of striking nature and
emanates from so reliable source
that it is herewith re-published en-
tire. In addition to the valuable
matter it contains, it will be found
exceedingly interesting:
To the Editor of the Democrat and Chronicle
Sir-My motives for the publica-
ton of the most unusual statements
which follow, are, first, gratitude for
the fact that | have been saved from
a most horrible death, and, secondly,
a desire to warn all who read this
statement against some of the most
deceptive influences by which they
have ever been surrounded. 1t is
fact that to-day thousands of people
are within foot of the grave and
they do not know it. To tell how |
was caught away from just this posi-
ton and to warn others against near
ing it, are my objects in this COM
munication.
On the first day of June 1881, lay
at my residence in this city surroun-
ded by my friends and waiting for
death. Heaven only knows the agony
then endured, for words can never
describe it. And yet, if a few years
previous, any one had told me that |
was to be brought SO low, and by so
terrible a disease, should have scoffed
at the idea. L had always been I'M
commonly strong and healthy, had
weighed over 200 pounds and hardly
knew, in my own experience, what
pain or sickness were. Very many
people who will read this statement
realize at times that they are unusu-
ally tired and cannot account for it.
They feel dull and indefinite pains in
various parts of the body and do not
understand it. Or they are exceeding
ly hungry one day and entirely with
out appetite the next. This was lust
the way l felt when the relentless
malady which had fastened itself
upon me first began. Still / thought
it was nothing; that probably / had
taken cold which would soon pass
away. Shortly after this l noticed a
heavy, and at times a neuralgia, pain
in my head, but as it would come one
day and be gone the next, / paid
but little attention to it. How
ever, my stomach was out of
OIU6I duu MY lOOU OlLeu Idl1oO 10 Ql-
gest, causing at times great inconye-
nience. Yet i had no idea, even as a
physician, that these things meant
anything serious, or that monstrous
disease was becoming fixed upon me-
Candidly, l thought l was suffering
from malaria, and SO doctored myself
accordingly. But got no better.
ut KIT noticed a peculiar color and odor
about the fluids was passing-also
that there were large quantities one
day and very little thu next, and that
a persistent froth and scum appeared
upon the surface, aud sediment set
tied in the bottom. And yet l did
not realize my danger, for. indeed.
seeing these symptoms contin ually, |
finally became accustomed to them,
and my suspicion was wholly dis
armed by the fact that ! had no pain
in the affected organs or in their vi.
cinity. Why should have been 50
LIND cannot understand
There is terrible future for an
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-06-21
Is iomr Blood PureY

For impure blood the best medicine
known is ROSADALIS. 1t is the
great southern time tried and true
remedy, and may be implicitly relied
on when everything else fails Take
it in the spring time especially. for
the impure secTetions of the blood in
cident to that season of the wear:
ami take it all times for Cancer,
Scrofula, Liver Complaints, Weak
ness, Boils, TunOrs, Swellings, Skin
Diseases, Malaria and the thousand
ills that come from impure blood.
TO inSaa Il cheerful disposition
take a ROSADALIS, the great south
ern Remedy, which viii remove the
prime cause, and restore the mind It.
It's natural equilibrium.
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