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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
REGGING LETTERS.

There are some things to be urged in
behalf Of poverty, one Of the chief Of
which is that one is not annoyed by beg
cling letters. A reporter Of the New
York Mail, who was sent to mako Ger
tain inquiries of citizen noted for his
liberality, was shown few specimens Of
the opportunities for help almost daily
made by mail. Among those he was al
lowed to copy were such as the follow
ing, the peculiar spelling being retained:
"Thinks you could do kindness if you
could pay off mortgage of S115 on a
piano or find some man in the Baptis
Church that would do it." "Would like
you to send him money to go to college
with. " "Wants to be supported. " "Her
husband had sore on his head that bust
ed out and she would not ask no man
for nickle if she did not think he had a
big Tart. Her husband never drunk no
intoxicating drinks, never gambled, new
err used no bad language, never used to-
bacco and never had lawsuit" "Would
like you to go and see all the Captains
of the ocean steamers personal and see if
you cannot raise enough money to sup
port the grandniece of -" thinks
you would like to give him money to go
10 England" "Would like you to get
o car journal box patented for him. "
"Would you have the kindness to lend
him "a, OOO2" "Would like you to invest
in 2, 600 head OF CATTLE"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

ont of0flice in few months no mat
ter which party triumphs in Novem-
Der. There is not much to conciliate
Evans and other Arthur fighters in
this and Blaine need not expect them
to rend their garments in the tnthu-
siasm of his campaign. Blaine is
man of ability but there is nothing
about him to arouse the enthusiasm
of his followers or command the res
pcct of his advcrsarics. Starting into
politics pennilesS, he has at the end
of % years emerged millionaire,
although his salary has been but a
few thousand dollars year. There
is something suggestive in this and
an inquisilivc public will want to
know where Mr.. Blame made his
fortune. Ills record is one that will
nauseate the pnb ic when it is .un-
covered. lie has been actively idtn-
titled with all of the corruption of his
party from its organization, and the
election of such a man to the Presi-
dency would be Il public calamity.
Logan was put on the ticket to flaunt
the bloody shirt, and not because OF
any fitness for the place. The ticket
Of Blaine II Logan is representa-
tive Republican one, and its nOmina-
ton is a triumph of the worst clc-
ments of the party, over the better
class led by Sherman and lIawlcy.
The campaign will be aggressive
and with the Republican party viii
be Il fight to the death. 1t was con.
coded on all hands before the nom.
nation that Blaine could not carry
New York. With this State added
to the 1913 Southern votes the Demo
Gratis will have lS0 votes certain and
will need but l3 more to elect theil
ticket Indiana alone, or New Jcr-
scy and Connecticut, or California
and New Jersey will be more than
enough, and not the old ticket alone
but any good ticket can carry enough
Of these doubtful States to defeat the
Republican candidates. There are
dozen Democrats any one of whcm
can win.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
TwAYo on the gold harp and the pco
pie will admire yoar Playing -Russian
AN ALLEGORY.

A lawyer, an enthusiastic admirer Of
The late John ]. Crittenden, of Ken
lucky, contributes to the Springfield
Republican an aneodote illustrating his
extraordinary power over jury:
Mr.. Crittenden was engaged in de-
lending man who had been indicted
'or q capital offense. After an elaborate
md powerful defense, he closed his eff
'ort by the following striking and beau
iiful allegory:
"When God, in His eternal counsel,
conceived the thought of mans creation,
He called to Him the three ministers
who wait constantly upon His throne
Justice, Truth and Mercy-and thus ad.
lressed them: Shall we make manF
"Then said Justice, oh God make
aim not, for he will trample upon Thy
laws Truth made answer also, oh
God | make him not, for he will pollute
LILY sductuulloS'
"But Mercy, dropping upon her
knees, and looking up through her tears,
exclaimed, 'Oh God |! make him. Twill
watch over him and surround him with
my care through all the dark paths
which he may have to tread Then God
made man, and said to him, 'Oh man |
thou art the child of Mercy; go and deal
with thy brother.
The jury, when he finished, was in
tears, and, against evidence and what
must have been their own convictions,
brought in a speedy verdict of not
guilty.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

l876-lSS4.-The Ten White Men
and Two Negroes who deffauded the
American People out of their Choice
for President in 1876, is the title
of Picture as artistically arranged
as it is a forciblc historical reminder.
1t is 20 Y % inches in size, and just
issued by the Advance Publishing
Co, Nos. 5 and I hurry street, New
York, n. Y. Price 80 cents a copy,
prepaid to any address. Twelve
copies, prepaid, to one address three
dollars.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
The Republican Ticket.

The Republican ticket nominated
at Chicago could not have been more
satisfactory to Democrats, if they
had been allowed to dictate the nomi-
nations. Blaine is one of the easiest
men TO beat in the party. There is
nothing conservative about him, and
there is not a Democrat anywhere
who will vote for him. lie has been
recognized as the leader of the Half
breed facticn of his party, and he is
as mulch disliked by the Stalwarts
as he is by the Democrats, and many
of them will not only refuse him
their support but will openly oppose
HIM. There was nothing done TO
conciliatc the Stalwarts. In 1880
Arthur was tackled on to Garfeld's
ticket to appease their wrath, after
Grant had been defeated. But this
time Blaine and Logan combined
and took both ends of the ticket, and
left Arthur's friends TO make the
best of their defeat, confronted by
the cheerful outlook of being fired
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Mr.. A. 4. Kimberley, editor Of the
Cadiz Telephone, has addressed let
ter of inquiry to each member Of the
Democratic committee of the First
district and their published replies
show that their actions in calling a
primary election for Aug. 30 was
unanimously concurrcd in. Col. Tur-
ncr can no longer truthfully claim
that the calling of the convention
was a trick of a few of the commit
teemcn TO defeat his reelection to
CONGRESS-.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
K0nkinSyiEIc Retail Market


Corrected wochlyby MCKEE y POOL,
FLOrR-Patent process, $3.50; choice XXXX,
$3.50 to 1915; XXX, $5.25.
Corr MEAL-Unbollcd, Soc; Pearl, orboltcd
81.
liRAN-;5c per cwt.
PROVISIONS.
Forks to Toe net; &c gross.
Bacon-Clcar sides, 8 to lslsc; hams, II to
l5c;
sugar cured, l6c shoulders, . to los.
Lari-Country, II to ~ SC; snowflake, l4c.
GROCERIES.
Colee-Choicc, Is to 1896 PRIME 49, to ljc
sugar-Standard granulated, 50 to loo; pow
Tered, ill9 to axe; coffee A, o to &C; rural {,
"a DC; extra c, "a to SIC; New Orleans,
SIC. -f
Moasscs--I5 to zee.
Syrups-l5 to 5Oc; kegs, 200 to $40.
Salt-7-hushel barrels, $40; 5-bllshcl, $40
Soap-Per box, White Russian, $5.I5; Blue In
liza, 1926; Irish, $3.50; ). Il. $500.
Oystcrs-Per dozen, lib cans, full weight
Fl2O; 2-b, full weight, $40; l-ib, light weight
800; 2-ib, light weight, SLIGO.
Sardines-lg boxes, 25c; French, 35c; a boxes,
l0c French, 2jc; y boxes, Mustard, 1854 to zoe
Nails-$3.lO l0l 2jc additional smaller sizes.
Soda ~ to 10;
Candlcs-lS to 9Or.
Oils-Lart oil 20 To 0Oc; Iubricatng Is to 25c ;
Coal oil 10 to 25c; Turpentne SOC.
SeCdS-ClOvcrS 2 40
Orchard Grass $40; Blue Grass, Red Top ice;
SEED Oats Toe. .....
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. Sl.2j to LIS; Tomatoes Ito to 30
Pine Apples 2.UO to $50; Pears l,5O; Straw her,
rics l.JO; Backberres 80 Peaches 200 to > 80
Pickle, per gal. 80.
Cheese-Factory 1917 to IL; Young American
Is to 20; n. Y. Chedda l7l9to Zoe.
Rice-7l9 to SIC
Lemons 2jc per loz,
Oranges 80 per doz.
Teas-Choicc to Fancy Coo to LEO; Mixed 10
good so to 75c.
Chewing Tobacco-Greenville 81 10 soc;
Gravely 80 to zoe; Stoncwall Toto soc. Havana
Clippings for smoking SIS to loo per package.
COUNTRY PRODrCE.
BlNckeyed Peas s2,OOto AS 81 aas-.
Potatoes-Irish 60 &c; y. Y, State Early Rose
$50 bbl.- 40 In 80 s. -ae- -s t. -- ~
Eggs l2lsc.
WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $50 gal; Anderson
County Bourbon 300; Monarch Davies 225:
enncssec-WoodsOn's make, Sour Mash Ids to
$50; Browns Robertson county l.jO to 22j.
Apple Brandy $50 to 800. Ginger l.T5tO 200
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Col. Tom BufOrd, the murderer of
Judge Elliott, has voluntarily re-
turned to Anchorage Asylum. lie
was adjudged insane and sent there
several years ago but made his cs-
cape into Indiana nineteen months
ago. lie has been living in Jefler-
s1nvillc ever since and from a robust
giant of 225 pounds he has fallen of
to IL feeble, emaciatcd old man of lis
pounds. Broken down in health,
pennies and without hope or friends,
he has returned to the Asylum to end
his days.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

There is a dead lock in the Appel
late Convention at Winchester. AZ
ter taking l42 ballots the convention
adjourned Saturday until Monday
Riddcll leads with about 60 votes, %
less than enough TO nominate. Moore
has So and Scott and Kendall each
about half as many. The chances are
that the field will combine and beat
Riddell.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The statement has been again
made that Tildcn will not accept and
has been promptly contradictcl by
those who claim to be advised.
Maryland Democrats have instructed
for the cold ticket" and the impress
ion prevails at Washington that Til
den will accept and if he will nobody
doubts that he will be elected. 1t is
to be hoped that he will relieve the
agony of suspense next week by
writing a letter to the New York con.
ycntiOn,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Secretary Folger says he thinks
Blaine will carry New York. Fol-
ger thought he would carry New
York for Governor in 1882 but
enough of the people thought differ
cn IL to give Cleveland a majority of
10000. Folger's opinion doesn't
amount to much. Well informed
and leading New York Republicans
concede the State to the Democratic
nominee, no matter who he may be,
by.75,000 majority. ..
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce
JouN BOYD as a Republican candi-
date for Sheriff of Christian county.
Election August 1884.
We are authorized to announce IL.
III. MARKHAM as candidate for
Constable in the HOpkinsvillc Dis
trict. Election August 1884.
We are authorized to announce
ED. w. GLASS as a candidate for
Constable in the Hopkinsvillc Dis
trict. Election August, 1854.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The Louisville Democrat says its
first choice for President is Gen.
lIlncock but since he is not in the
race it prefers Mcdonald, though il
thinks the Democratic party would
do the greatest thing since elccting
Jefferson, lift would nominate and
elect Bavard President.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
KENTUCKY KNOWLEDGE.

JnO. IL. ilOllOdaV has been re-nom-
mated for Sheriff of Bourbon coun-
ty.
There will be an Old Baptist foot
washing AT Providence, next sun
day.
Engineer Thompson was killed in
collision near M"yiicld, one da,
last week.
Bill Concy shot and fatally injurc,
Bob Roland at Lexington, for wax
ing him up in fun.
The Kentucky State Gnarl will be
put in camp at the Fair Grounds.
Louisville, July Is.
A small boy named Richard Nal
10y was killed under the wheels of Il
wagon in Covington.
Mary Harmon, a girl 20 years old.
is a prisoner III the Covington Jail Oh
a charge of moonshining.
Sam Martin, colorcd, died with
congcstive chill, at Cadiz, last week
after having been in scining.
Six prisoners ovcrpowered the Mt,
Vernon jailer Friday night AMI made
their escape. Three were rccaptured.
The annual meeting of the veterans
of 1872 will be held at Paris on the
18th. Very few of them are living
b. D. Lacy, of Owingsville, has an
nounccd himself a candidate TO sue
coed Judge Reid as superior court
judge.
The residence Of Mr.. Folly was
burned in Fulton county last week
and one of his children persisted in
the flames.
The trial of Chas F. Wing for the
murder of marshal Crugcr,at Prince
ton, has again been postponed for
six months.
The Telephone says Thomas Rut-
land white man and a well-to-do
farmer, of Montgomery, deserted his
wife and six children last week and
elOpcd with negro woman.
DR.. Pinckney Thompson, of Hen
derson, was elected president of the
Kentucky State Medical Society al
Bowling Green last week. Crab Or
chard was chosen as the next place
of meeting. .,
The Assessor this year, succeeded
in finding only three taxable dogs.
which amount in taxes to $3. There
were SO sheep killed by dogs, valued
at Sl45. Dogs are improbable
property.-Dixon Record.
AT Richmond, Geo. lIanley, a
young mulatto called on his mistress,
Greasy Ballcw, a black woman, and
asked her TO be his wife she refused
and he drew pistol and shot him
self dead at her feet. Greasy had
just been pardoned out of the pcni-
Tertiary where she was sent one year
for stealing.
Wilson Thornton (col.) was taken
ont of Jail Monday to the County
Clerks Office, in order to be married.
The bride, BERTHE Buckner, had to be
asked the second time whether she
would take Wilson for her husband.
AS soon as the knot was tied BERTHE
left without waiting for her husband.
In consideration of the marriage
Thornton rcgained his libcrty.-Lcb-
anon Standard and Times.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Gaorgh William Curtis refused TO
pledge his support to the Republican
ticket but went ont of The convention
as he said, "a free man" H. says
that Blaine cannot carry New York
over any good Democrat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The Cincinnati News Journal has
been sold to the Enquirer for $4,000
and Il two cent paper called The Sun
Is now being issued from the re-
mains BY the new owners.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

l seen how things was going and
knowed | couldn't get the first place.
so me and jim formed a combination
and took the tail cnd.-John A Lo-
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The Calhoon Courier is not doing
Mr.. Clay's cause any good by its vcno'
nous and malicious attacks upon Mr.
Mckenzie, who is as far superior ia
the Courier man as the brightness OF
the full moon is to the phosphorcs-
cent appendage of the insignificant
lightning-bug. Unless Mr.. Clay
m,zzlcs the Calhoon crank his pray
CT should be, "save Inc from my
friends"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The Republicans have furnished
the Democrats with campaign capital
by repudiating their administration
for the last three years.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

1t is again reported that Mr.. rilden
has written "a letter positively de-
clining the aomination. After the
sold ticket give Us Dayard or Nc
Donald.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The Tennessee Democratic Convrn-
ton to nominate Il Governor, will
III let in Nashville, June Is. Gov. Bate
will be re-nominated without oppo-
sition.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

TIE thief is safest who ,ives under
the walls Of the Kings palace. Per.
sidn.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

The soubriquet of"Plumed Knight"
was given TO Blaine by Ingcrsoll
when he nominated him for Presi-
dent in 1876.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Four weeks from to-day the con-
vention will meet to nominate the
next President.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Logan is the warrior on the Re-
publican ticket. lie is so fond of
bloodshcd that he even butchers the
English language.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

George Washington turned up in
the late Republican convention. He
was negro delegate from Alabama.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Amidst great excitement the nomi-
nation was made unanimous, and the
body adjourned. The convention re-as
semblcd at night and was opened by
prayer by DIR. O'Reilly, an Irish Cath
olic minister, of Detroit.
The Blaine men then carried out
their agreement and nominated Gen.
Jno. A. Logan for ice-President, no
other names being presented. A del
egate called for the roll of states and
the result was as follows:
Logan, 779; Gresham, 6; Foroker,
Not Cast, 81.
Gen. Logan'S nomination was then
made unanimous and the convention
adjourned, having been in session
from Tuesday at noon till Friday
night.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
Great excitement followed when il
was seen that Blaine had gained l4ls
votes and Arthur had lost 9.
THIRD BALLOT.

Kentucky's vote remained I'M
changed except that i a vote was
taken from Logan and given to
Blaine. 1t became evident that
Blaine had combined with Logan
and the formers nomination was as
surcd when the fourth ballot began.
Great excitement prevailed and
Blaine was nominated when Illinois
and Ohio voted solid for him, lut the
call of states went on to the end.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Blaine is>5l years old and Logan is
20
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

YANKEE AND SUCKER.
BLAINE AND LOGAN
Are to be this Burnt Offerings Of
the Republican Party Next
November.
Jas. 6, Blaine, Of Maine, and inc.
A. Logan, Of Illinois. form an
. Alliance and Knock the
Coveted Persimmon.
After Eeing Twice Defeated by "A Dark
Hors', jas. Guano Blaine, ut last
Reaches the Goal of his Ambition
and Secures the Nomination.
Jack A. Logan, after Turning up his Nose
at the Second Place, Changes his Mind
aud becomes the Tail of Blaines
Grant Had His 3OG and Arthur His 207
TO Put Medals OH.
The President Repudiatcd and the Half
Breeds are ON Top.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10
The President Repudintcd and the Half.
Breeds are ON Top.
A TICKET EASY To BEAT.

The Republican Convention did
not begin TO ballot until Friday,
Thursday was taken up in the dis
cussioli Of the comr iticc reports.
The committee on credentials mac
unanimous report. The Malone
delegates in Virginia were admitted
and in the 9th Kentucky District
the Blaine contestants, Wilson and
Mimton, were admitted with Brown
and Miller, the Arthur delegates, and
each given half vote. The report
was adopted without discussion. A
long and dry platform was reported
and adopted. 1t declared for a pro-
tcctivc tariff and re-ailirmcd the
principles of the Republican party
and endorsed all of its past wicked
ness. On Thursday night the wind
work of the convention was in order
aud Il number of tame speeches we've
worked off nominating the candi-
dates.
Brandigcc, of Connecticut, nomi.
mated lIawlry; CullOm. Of Illinois,
presented Logan; Judge West, the
{ Blind Orator. of Ohio, named
Blaine; Townsend, of New York,
spoke for Arthur; Judge Foraker, Of
Ohio, nominated Sherman, and Gov.
Long, Of Massachusetts, placcl Ed
muLds name before the convention.
These were all seconded by one OF
more speakers, and the convention
finally adjourned about 2 o'clock in
the night. The convention met
again Friday morning, at IL o'clock.
and was opened by prayer by Chi
rago minister. After some deferred
business had been disposed of the
ballotling began.
FIRST BALLOT.
The roll of the States was then
called and the result of the first bal
lot was as follows:
Blaine, o.. .... 8Ila Ilawlcy, ........... ID
Arthur, ......... 21S Jno. sherman, ..... 30
Logan, ......... G3l2 Gen. sherman, ..... ,
E'lmunds, .....O3 Lincoln, ..... 900. 4
Total vote polcd, O.. ....... .... ............S $40
Necessary To Il choice. .... ............... AL
Kentucky voted l6 for Arthur, 81
for Blaine % for Logan, l for Jno.
Sherman and for Lincoln.
After Il good deal of delay second
ballot was taken.
SECOND BALLOT.
Blaine, .... e.. .... $40 IIawley, ....... 900. 10
Arthur, ..... ...... 2IG Jno. Sherman, %
Logan, ..... ........,Gl Ten. sherman, ......
Edmunds, ...... So Lincoln, ............. 4
Great excitement followed when it
was seen that Blaine had gained l4ls
votes and Arthur had lost 9.
TUIUn RAJ LOT
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Grant Had His 3OG and Arthur His 2o1
TO Put Medals on.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-10

Kentucky voted 1G for Arthur, 81
for Blaine % for Logan, l for Jno.
Sherman and for Lincoln.
After good deal of delay a second
ballot was taken.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-09-19
Smaller Pension Fees.

Washington, Special Telegram:-Acting Sec
Rotary Joslyn rendered a decision which will
be of interest to pension agents and pension
attorneys alike. It is specially in the interest
of pension attorneys and deprives the pension
agent of a small fee he formerly received, and
which in the course of many years amounts to
a considerable sum. The case came up from
the pension Office on an appeal to Milo D.
stephens, a pension attorney of Cleveland,
Ohio. The commissioner of pensions had de-
cided that under the new law United States
pension agents may deduct thirty cents from the
amounts of attorneys fees, as compensation for
services in forwarding the same in each
pension claim allowed and represented by a
pension attorney at the time of allowance.
This was the law embraced in section 1860 of
the revised statntes, which however, was re-
pealed by the act of July, 1877, fixing the COM
pensation of pension agents. 1t appears that
the commissioner of pensions was under the
impression that the law passed last session
virtually destroyed the old law and he ruled
that the pension agents could now collect the
thirty cents fee. On this question Mr.. Joslyn
disagreed with him and ruled that while the
act of July 4, 1884, materially changed that of
1878, it failed to enact the old law authorizing
this. In his letter to the COMMISSIONS of PEN
sions he gives a complete history of the pension
laws.