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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-29
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spectacular attractions at the South
ern Exposition is announced for the
2Sth of August. 1t should be borne
in mind that the great competitive
military drills commence on the 26th
and conclude on the 2Sth, inst. The
entries embrace the crack military
companies of the West and South
west, and will comprise the follow
ing organizations:
Centralia Light Guard-Centralia,
Mo.
Brooklicld Riilcs-Brook field, Mo.
TrcdWay Rifles (Rcserves)-St.
Louis, Mo.
Quapaw Guards--Littlc Rock, AK.
Porter Rilles-Nashvillr, Tenn.
indianapolis Light Infantry-In-
dianapolis, Ind.
Montgomery Grays-Montgomcry,
Ala.
Governors Guard-Springlield, I'll.
Company d. Third Kentucky State
Guard-Ilopkinsville, Ky,
Besides others TO be mentioned
hereafter.
The drills will be under the su
pervision OF three officers of the
United States army. and the award
of prizes will be made after the grand
dress parade, which will be formed
at 6 p. NJ. on the evening of the 2Sth,
on the drill ground south of the main
building. Gov Knott will make the
award, and the ceremonies connected
with this closing feature will be high
ly attractive. The prizes offered for
the hest drilled company will be
5000. $1,000 and 500. respectively.
AT 8 o'clock =. NJ, August 2Sth.
will commence The brilliant Dis LAY
of fireworks, prepared by Prof. Pain.
of London, the king of pyrOtechnics.
who will exhibit the most elaborate
and brilliant devices, startling and
fascinating in their design and cf-
feet
Following this brilliant exhibition
will come Pains military device,
which is not inappropriately termed
the "Seige of pariS,' and is dcscript-
i've of the incidents of that terrible
military spectacle. This grand piece
of pyroctecllnics will be accompanied
by Cappa's new and very appropriate
Battle Scene" The military theme
in this composition is properly ac-
companied with profound and start
ling effects. All the military organic
cations will appear in the piece in
two army corps, and most realistic
battle scene will onsuc, in which the
roaring artillery and the rattle and
crash Of small arms will bear their
parts. The theme of the peicc in its
orchestral arrangement will be dis
tinguishcd feature.
The buglc will call the long roll
Preparations for battle.
Advance Of the skirmishers
The general engagement,
The charge! The repulse! The re-
treat
Grand Finale, closing with the
grand pyroctcchnical display of a
colossal figure representing The can
gle of Peace"
The grand spectacular combination
Of fireworks, music, and military
effect will he an event which every
body will be anxious TO enjoy. The
grand tower, $50 feet high, erected
by the Jenney Electric Light Co.,
will illuminate the scene with a soft
brilliant light, which, in itself, will
be source of surprise, wonderful
and admirable.
All this magnificent spectacle can
be witnessed with ease and comfort
in pavilion capable of seating 25,-
900 people, and is only one part ofthe
attractions offered by the Great
Southern Exposition for one admis-
sion.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-29
A newlv-married couplc of WAY

A newly-married couple of Way
back sauntered into Il downtown
restaurant and the blushing bride al
lowed that she would try few clilns.
"What kind of clams?' asked the
waiter; "Little Necks y "Naw, sir"
interrupted the groom. We air on our
wedding tour, young man, and iol
two or three days money amt a-going
to be no object with me. Bring US
the big-neck clams-the biggest
you've got"
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-29

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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-29
Piles, Piles, Piles.

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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-29
honor to be, very respectfully,
j. PRocT II KNOTT,
"Governor.

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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
WrprSG OUT THREE GENERATIONS.

WIPING OUT THREE GENERATIONS.
The most diabolical murder we have
ever heard of was committed five miles
south o. Pittsboro on Saturday night.
The victims were two old women and a
little girl, Mrs. Olive Gunter, nearly 90,
her daughter, Miss Jane, about IS, and
her granddaughter. about 5 ears old
The two women lived alone, aud, on last
Sunday morning, Dir. Baxter Gunter, a
son o: the old lady aud who lived a short
distance from her. went to her house and
found hi, mother dead in one bed and in
another his sister, aud lying by her SIDE
was his little daughter twho had gone
there to spend the night barely breath
Ing. He at once called IN some neigh
bors and what a horrible sight net their
eyesl The women's heads we're badly
crushed and gashed, their brains oozing
u and their blood sneared on the bed
clothes aud both cold in death. The lit
tie girls head was fractured and bloody,
but she was still breathing, though un-
conscious. All Of them were lying Oh
their sides IN q natural sleeping position,
and apparently were murdered while
asleep, Near the gate was found a
bloody axe, which undoubtedly was the
uultIt VI IiltAA lClIIN. l.lEIE atAN
no signs of robbery. nothing was miss
ing. 4 messenger was Immediately sent
for the cOroner, and a crowd Of excited
neigfbors assembled.
A feg witnesses were examined and
three negro men named Lewis Fdrrer,
Fred johnson and Frank NicClenahan
were confined in Jail. Next day the jury
of inquest after hearing ali the evidence
that could then be obtained, decided
there was not sufh cause for detca-
ton Of the prisoners and they were re
leased. The jury continued their inve.
t~igation yesterday but could not fad
sufficient evidence to justify the ar-est Of
any one, but murder will out"
OF course the preparation of - shock
ing a murder has sent a thrill Of horror
throughout all this section and has pro.
ducel intense excitement. We are
pleased to hear that yesterday there were
hopes that the little girl might recover,
and, il she does, she may be able to clear
up the mystery. Pieces Of her skull
were removed and her head Skiifullv
trepanned by Drs. Budd aud Hanks. 1t
l. thought she was awakened by the mur
der OF her grandmother and aunt, and,
as she raised up her head, was stricken
with the murderUus axe Chatham Re-
cord
Later uews tells Of tic arrest Of Baxter
Gunter, and his subsequent release, after
establishing an aLb4. He is rel ortcd to
be much afflicted l..
Latest reports say that a negro is under
arrest, charged with the crime.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Seeing hum

Shelby aurora gives the following ac-
count Of the hanging OF Burt Ellis. col
ored. for the murder of Mrs. VIM. 10.
gan:
The crowd of several thousand reo-
pie formed a circle around the domed
man. who repeats in a subdued ton for
twelve minutes a full confession. aud
says he has obtained pardon, like the
thiefo on the cross. His Saviour had for
given his sins and he soon would be in
glory. Warned the audience against
stealing, and whiskey, which bad brought
him 10 the scaffcld. Told his colored
friends to beware of festivals, dances,
and whisky, then babe them farewell.
The colored Minister, Rev. Sam Hun
ter read a chapter aud led a prayer.
He prayed that ifthere be any pardon
for those who commit murder and die on
the gallows for this crime the Saviour
would extend his omnipotent hand and
save at this hour, this moment, this
man. and wash away from his soul the
stain of blood. We beseech thee to
save him. if consistent with thy divine
will, and make him wear a crown in
llC1NCu. w lAdNC SCCH Will PAIN lA.iS
for many years my race alone has often
stood at the gallows and been punished
for their crimes, and we bescech thee,
Oh Lord, TO make my race a more law
abiding and God-fearing people, teach
them to obey the laws and seek the
kingdom of God. Instruct this mans
father how TO raise better his son that
they might escape their brothers fate
(The old father lay on the ground. face
downward, crying.)
The prayer was over, and the arms OF
Burt Ellis were pinionei. Then one fool
in the top of a tree cried out Good bye,
Burt. DO you know me?' To this
he replied "Ies, good bye" Then the
fool in the tree echoed Meet me IN the
land Of sweet de!iverance."
Then several voices shouted in the dis
lance, Good bye, Burt A drunken
Rutherford negro jumped aloft, and yell
ed to Burt, "--.' To this a ~callous
negro A bet said, shut your mouth,
you - fool "
Old man VIM. Logan looked on the
scene as if he enjoyed it. Then a white
man said, with cruel taunt. Good bye,
Burt. | didn't think you would come to
this Then the first tears molstened
the prisoners cheeks as the words liSe an
arrow pierced him at the Of his
departure.
His last words were Good bye"
Then the black cap Is adjusted, a white
handkerchief as a signal is placed in his
hand. Then the noisy tumult ceases,
the curses and loud laugh stop, a painful
silence ensucs, and no noise is heard save
the murmur Of the water leaping over the
embankment. At last the doomed man
drops the handkerchief, the Sheriff cuts
the rope, the heavy weight falls ten feet
to the ground, and with Il Jerk up goes
into the air Burt Ellis, suspended be-
tween earth and heaven, as if unfit tor
either.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

KILLED HERSELF on THANKSGIVING
DAY, FOR SHAME Recently we print
ed an article on sorghum" by Mai.
Edwin Henry of Tennessee. He is now
involved In a very un-sweet mess.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 29.-The cores
pondence between Mr. and Mrs EFT Johns
son, growing out of the recent suicide re-
veals a most remarkable case. Mrs John
son was a woman of fine literary attain
ments, AMI her letters are full of pathos
and utter despair. johnson is an invalid,
almost ready to drop into the grave from
consumption. He received an appoint
ment in the Pension Bureau, and went
Knoxville. At GreenviIle Mrs johnson
met Mai Edwin Henry, a gentleman of
coed social position, aud over GO years of
age. He began paying paying Mrs John.
son attentions, which were not distasteful
either to her or her husband. He soon
established a strange influence over Mrs.
Johnson. and according TO the letters,
used the power he had to accomplish
her degradation. Rumors of their in
timacy reached Johnson's ears, and
he had detectives to watch them. He
wrote to Mrs. johnson after her return
home here, demanding a full confession,
saying he should get all the facts anyhow
and it would be better for her to tell
them herself He promised to stand by
her to protect and defend her good
name to keep the knowledge from their
son Griffith, who was with the father.
and by means of his promises and his
demands succeeded in incl ldins her to
write a full confession, giving places,
dates and circumstances. He laid the
whole matter before DIR. Wakefield, the
rector who had married them, and got
the doctor to come to Indianapolis with
him, they arriving hear the night before
Thanksgiving. The two came unexpec>
tedly into Mrs JDhn,on's presence, and
obtained from her The deed of the home
property in trust for the boy. Johnson
then left, only to find in the morning thai
the unhappy woman had killed herself.
carr ing into effect a threat she had made
in several letters when pleading with hel
husband not to abandon her for the sake
of their ron
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

THE CONFEDERATE TREASURE
Nine miles from this place, on the Dam
burg Road. a small oak tree was blown
down by Yesterdays storm. Mr.. John
passing and examined the roots of the
same. In the hole left by the tree he
claims to have found dimonds, rubies
and pearls, and parties who have seen
them say they are worth $4,000 to
$4,000. The belief expressed by the
few who have been fortunate enough to
see them is that they are 4 part of the
lot lost by the Confederate Cabinet. as
they were on that road when they were
lost.--Washington. Ga. Gazette.
They were a box ofline jewelry, plate,
etc, given by patriotic Southern women
TO help tie Confederacy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

THE LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE We
have gwen d number of statements from
observers who certify to hearing the
whistle FOR distances of over - miles.
Here are Others: Mr. j. j. Stranahan
states thai the whistle and the noise of
the train on the @trestle at Erie were
formally heard at Boeuff, Pa, a distance
of 10 miles, air line. W. j. Nee, of
San Pablo, Cal, writes that on calm.
clear days, especially in the fail, they
hear the rumble of the cars on a trestle
located Is miles Distant. II. S. says
he has frequently heard the railway shop
whistle at Grand Island, while living at
Orville, a distance of 2s miles and has
seen moving trains with the unaided eye
II miles. Mr. G. V. Swarthout, Cape
Vincent, n. Y, frequently hears the
railway whistle at Kingston, Ont, Is to
20 miles, alsc the rumbling of the trains !;
also musketry firing at Fort Henry, same
place, while the sound of the cannon fired
there sometimes is so sIrong as to shake
his house.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
ASILLY GIRLS SUICIDE On CHRIST.

\ SILLY GIRLS SUICIDE ON CHRIST
MAS EvE.-In a Chicago hotel. Miss
Nellie West, aged Is. daughter of a
London banker. took laudanum with
suicidal intent. She said she wished
to die, but gave no reason. Mrs. George
Clarke, wife of a wealthy merchant, was
sent for at Miss Vests request. and is
carefully nursing the foolish girl. The
girl had fled from home a year ago, was
found by her father, confined i'll a con-
vent. escaped from the convent, resided
for some time in New York. and subse-
quently came to Chicago, where she
was found by Mrs. Clarke in her mis-
sionary work"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
GOOD CORN BREAD.

We are making the best corr meal
now ever offered IN the county. The
corn is cleaned, then crushed by Rol-
lcrs. then ground and bolted. 1t re-
much superior TO other meal as patent
flour is to ordinary flour. 1t is worth
more, but sells as cheap as any other.
JONES Il POWELL, Raleigh, n. G..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
SI25.O0 PROFIT, if Ordered within Nine DAYS.

N CfTFrF 10 rNATIN fHN u fItftI.I" = VIII =
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a. Per cent tArvnts' Discount @ft
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Cured of 8,

81 am well and happy again." says
our fair correspondent, Miss Jennie P.
Warren, 740 ". Van Buren, ST., Chicago,
H., your Sauna tar Nercjne cured me
ot spasms."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

Mrs. Margaret VI. Pope, Rich Square,
n. c., says: Browns Iron Bitters has
restored my strength aud given me a
hearty appetite"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Please Mention 10 Your Neigh.
borS.

An unmarried lady. educated in
Rev. II. Burwell's school at Hills boro,
and experienced in teaching,-an or
phan.-lble { o give the best of refer
ences,-wishes 4 situation as teacher of
a public school, or in a private family.
in charge of children. For good home
she would endeavor to he useful. Adj
dress Miss Louise. care Of the Farmer
and Mechanic, Raleigh. y. c.
"A young lady, daughter of a we'll
known Methodist minister. recently de-
ceased, wishes a situation as teacher !;
salary $40 per month. and board. Is a
graduate OF Greensboro Female College;
some knowledge Of music. Address,
Miss A., care Farmer and Mechanic.
Raleigh, y. G.
"A young lady, in Raleigh. able to
teach English and music. desires small
school. Wei recommended. Address
Miss G.. care Farmer QHd Mechanic.
\ young lady. i'll ~Edgecombe, de-
sires small school. or in family. Has
taught one or two terms. Would Ike a
session OF five months. beginning carly
IN January or Feb. Address Miss G..
r.. care Farmer and Nechanic. Raleigh.
A lady in Nevbern. six years en-
perience. English, music, *. Adj
dress Miss ;. y, care F. X NJ. Raj
eigh, \. G.
THE firm Of Nerris. Wyatt < Tay
Tor is dissolved. Mr.. VI. I. Norris con
tlnucs. Mes-rs j b Wyatt and Phil
Taylor have opened at l. East Martin
Mr.. ID. B. AyerI AMI Nlr. VI \ Par
ker hav. dissolved partnership. Mr
Ayera Will continue the cotton business
Mr. Parker aud Capt " Sueliiugo have
formed a cOpartnershlp.
....Charlcs Sanders committed sui
eide at Philadelphia Christmas night.
AZ iszoo City, Miss Christmas
eve, a party OF negroes fired upon a party
Of white men, killing John Posey, G..
Posey and Jasper Nichols, and wound
ing two others. - St Louis. ID G..
Gibson made an attack on his divorced
wife family, shooting her son. and son
in-law, aud then killed himself -
large -four mill burned at Cape Girardeau,
yiO., loss TOJ, DDO- ~ IRE at CT.
Louis destroyed several manufactures;
loss over $500. 900, An internal
machine exploded at BiIkenhead, Eng,
smashing aindows ia the vicinity no one
was hurt. -- The False Prophet is
marching on Khartoum.
There has been y Romance worth
telling in the Hamilton county jail at
Sageville, n. Y. One Roderick. the son
OF an Adirondack guide, was confined
there for horse-stealing and was CONVEX
ted by a Miss Austin during the praise
meetings in the Jail Then they loved,
Fthe girls father, druggist of the village,
disapproyed, and she fastened to the
camp OF Roderick's father, there to
await his return. He did not come, ind
she stole a horse, the very one her lover
had previously stolen and was arrested
and the two are now in Jail together
waiting trial. They have been married
by the sheriff, and it is said that no jury
can be obtained in Hamilton county so
devoid of sentiment as to convict them.
To the hardened skeptic it looks decided
ly as fthe conversion was that Of TIE
girl by the horse-thiei.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

Mr.. Isham Bird ford Warronton.
Y. G., lays: had the dropSy and was
benefited by using Browns iron Bit
ters.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
THE BILIOUS.

dyspeptic OF constipated, should address,
with two stamps and history of case for
pamphlet, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDI-
al ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-09-06
PERSON Al.

MIR. i W Gnllidgc and the llill-hcro
delegation returned home yesterday.
Chief litilcpngc. of Temple, pas -cd
through Yesterday rn routctot hlrago.
Judge Gcorgr Guldlhwaitc, of
Houston. and one of the most promi-
ncnt lawyers of the state, came up
last evening
Two clever gentlemen, Mr. ". IT,
Iarkin> and A. \. BroWn.on, Mis-
souri, Pacific engineers, are spending II
few days in our city.
Mc.-r~. I. +. IIcn,ly and John W
Baker will be- among NcGrrgur, Ni>i-
tors to-day Iii Mr. Il, first absence
from hi- office in ii year,
Mr.. John VI. Jordan and bride of
lrcdcll Bu-quc Co. arrived Thursday
the nh and are guests of MIR. and Mr.,
&. -. Wood OF north ith street.
The genial TcNa, and St Louis
agclt MIR Dickcy went up n far a,
Giliurr last night to meet hi, mother
who is homrWard bound from sum
mcr trip North.
Mr. 4. Hrucggrr. of +. Il. Preston &
Go. Chicago. lcit hy the Missouri
Pacific Yesterday evening for Chicago.
HE wa, accompanied t. the depot 10y
several members of the lire depart
mrnt
Mi, Eppic Morgan. of Mississippi
in Waco Yesterday She viii
have charge Ai the Art department of
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-09-06

The exercises of hi, institution
Will hr resumed September Sth. \
large Attendance both from home
and abroad. l., expected. Al the de-
paruucnt. of female college Will be
sustained. Miss Eppic Morgan, of
Mississippi. will take charge of the
Art Department and teach clocutiou.
Mis- l.. Il. Knox. formerly connected
with the college. will assist in the
Literary department. Mis-, sue
>mthcr viii remain in charge of the
Primary Department, and We wish To
emphasize the fact that special aticn-
tiun viii he given To the little folk
BOYS not exceeding ten year, of age
will be admitted, and II goodly mum
Der i expected \ new feature will
Toe the kindergarten. Mis- luhe
on Brack, lately of IT. Louis, and
formerly of New York. will have
charge of this department. into which
children from four To seven wears OF
age viii be admitted al charge of
$50 per month. Many improve
mcnt, have been made in the ar,
rangcmcnt, and appliance, of the col
lege for teaching Among other
| things complete sci OF philo,ophit
| apparatus has been secured. ANY
nnr wishing catalogues can get them
| by applying 10 the president, Proies.
scr X y. RounsavsL, A NJ