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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-10-31
1t just seems to me everything is laid

1t just seems to me everything is laid
to me-"
"Well, it seems as though your
presence anywhere was a bad omen,"
said the groceryman "You seem to
be.a regular Jonah"
81 never swallowed a whale in the
whole course of my life" said the boy
as he went out looking for his chum.
-Pcck's Sun.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-10-31

If the bell garter becomes as popular
as we expect, it will be worth while
to take out patent for the improve:
ment."
National Republican., 1884-02-28
pEMoCnAT1C CAUCUS.

appointment or n Democratic Congress
siona1 Campaign Committee.
The democratic members of the senate and
house Senator Pendleton preSiding) met in
joint caucus in tho hall of representatives
after the adjournment Of congress yesterday
to appoint a democratic congressional cam
pagn committee. 1t was decided that tho
caucus should name as q member Of such
committee one person for every state and ter
ritory having democratic representation In
congress, and that the committee should So
lcct one person rs a member from every state
and territory having no democratic represent
alton and from the District of Columbia
An executive committee Of three senators
and five representatives (the executive COM
mittee to choose its own chairman, who shall
be ex-ohicio chairman of the campaign COM
mittee) is to be chosen by the campaign com
mittee. The represon tatives Of the states that
did not name u member of tho committee are
expected to name somo person within two
days. Tho committee as agreed upon at the
caucus is as follows; Arkansas, A. III. Gar.
land; Connecticut, w. w. Eaton; Delaware,
c. b. Lore; Illinois, X. w. Townshend; Ind.
ana, S. NJ. Stockslager; Iowa, J. II. Murphy;
Louisiana, N. G. Blanchard; Maryland, A. Z.
German; Massachusetts,, II. B. Lowering;
Michigan, N. b. Edredge; Mississippi,
II. l.. Muldrow; Missouri, A. N. Dockery;
new YORK, IL. ., stevens; NORM carolina, =.
Dowd; Pennsylvania, William Mutchler;
South Carolina, s. Dibble Tennessee, l. G.
Harris; Texas, r. @. Mills; Virginia, J. s.
Barbour; West Virginia, j. 4. Kenns;
Florida, r. IL. NJ. Davidson; Georgia, A. IL.
Coluuitt; Oregon, J. II. Slater; Wisconsin, p.
V. Deustcr; Arizona, G. II. Aury; Montana,
Martin Maginnis; Wyoming, NJ. L. Post;
Utah, J. Y. Cowie.
The states which will name members Of the
committee within two days are Alabama,
California, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada,
New Jersey, and Ohio. Tho states and tor
ritories from which members are to be So
lected by the committee are Colorado, Kan
sas, Maine Nebraska, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, and Vermont, and Washington, Idaho
New Mexico, and Dakota territories.
The committee will organize next Tuesday
evening"
National Republican., 1884-02-28

acter Of J. F., ]. T., and Gale Matthews ).
Z. Matthews, witness said, always went
armed. lie carried a dcrringer IN each
pocket. Matthcws's daughter told witnesses
mother two or three weeks before election
that her father would be killed. Witness lsa
nephew of Mrs. Matthews.
ii. II. Hogg testified to the exciting lnci-
dents of the election time and to the high
character of j. f. Matthews and other mem-
bers of the family and Of Mr.. Burnet.
A. w. Burnett was called. He said that he
had but one interview with THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN. He did not say that Barks-
dale was solely responsible for the outrages
in 1873. but that he was largely responsible
for them: that his paper justified the killing.
Dixon approved the other outrages. Witness
affirmed his previous statements concerning
his law practice lio impCaChCd the char
acter of Burch Minis and another witness.
He was, he said, never sued, but had made
arrangements tOr tho payment of all his
debts when he left Hazlchurst. Had seen in
an armed mob five of the witnesses sum-
moned here, but not called to testify, by the
democrats. He testified favorably concern
ing the board of supervisors, so much COM
planned of by the democrats.
l.. III. Matthews on being recalled testified
in impeachment Of tho characters of two of
the witnesses, Thompson and Force who tcs-
tilted before tho committee, and unfavorably,
concerning Millsaps. The witnoss's brother,
J. p. Matthews, traded in town and county
warrants as broker. The bank there
bought them. If his brother got them it
was because he paid moro for them than
others offered. The witness also testified to
Burnets character, which he said had never
been questioned until this trial.
There being no moro witnesses present and
all the members concurring, Senator Hoar
announced the committee adjourned to meet
in Washington.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Senator Palmer will hold her usual Thus.
day reception this afternoon.
Mrs. d. NJ sabin, wife of Senator Sabin, will not
hold her usual reception this afternoon
Mrs, Paul Reinlien has gone for n visit of six
weeks 70 Memphis, Tenn, and Terre Haute' lnd'
W G, Marguad; Robert II; Lamborn, New York;
Henry Reed, W. WilwRuk, Pennsylvania, are at
WOrmleyH.
Miss Emma King, Of Baltimore is in the city
for brief season, and is the guest of Mrs, j. q.
Houk at the Congressional hotel
Mr., Pryor. Brown, of Helenwood, Scott county
Tennessee, Is in tue city, visiting his COUSIN w,
w. Cordell, fthe postoftice department..
Thomas Denson William Fleming. Johannes
Watson, Thomas Martin, aud William Hopkins OF
Portsmouth, Nau are stopping at the American
house.
Tho many friends of DR.. st. Clair chief OF the
consular bureau Of the state department, VIII be
pleased to know that he is now almost recovered
from his recent hurt to the right ankle.
i. G; Covert, New York. J; L. Richmond / and and
| wife, Hornesdale, Pal A, NJ, Van Leer, New fork
W, II, Parker, NJ, D., Massachusetts,, and L, NJ.
Rowell, BATAVIA, N Y, are at the st. James.
Col. wm. G. Collins, Montana; Mrs. and Miss
| Stanhope of the Wyndham comedy company q,
stoll NJ, F: and p; F. Martin, $. +. White. New
York; l., 7. Worthington, Pennsylvania, are at
the Harris house.
II. S. Barnum, James W. Eaton and wife, ]. ".
Eaton jr, H.. G. Whitaker, 8, W. Tenney, ADJ
son Cammack, New York; James A. Taylor, Ar
thur NJ. Tree, New Jersey; Joseph b. ]. Lloyd, a,
G. Hobbs Connecticut. and @. II. Hubert, Mis-
| sourl, are az the Arlington.
l.. L. Chitenden, A. NJ. Van Lear, Robert S,
Rudd ana wife, Charles 7. Duffy, A, r, Cushman
and family New York; j. William Griffin, Henry
| +. Gellig, r. II. Percy Hutchinson and wife, Eng
| land; q. Rau, France, and r. h, Pealer, South
| America, are NJ the Riggs
E.s Price, ,Ir Robert Payne. Lew II. Benedict
d. IT, Martin ana wite New York; Samuel PlnmeT
and wife, Dir, ]. NJ. Jordan, A, 81. Clair West
| Pennsylvania; Edgar s. Marstoh Missouri; G, s.
MOrey and wife. Colorado; VIM Z, Sargent and
wife, Massachusetts, Q. Il. Maltby and WIFE, New
Jersey are at WillaTds.
Hon, L. W. Baxter, New York; E. Lewis Sturte'
| want, Geneva; Dr. h. f. Num- u. s. A, NJ, Fletcher
aud wife, Philadelphia; ]. II. Weston Cincinnati
| Hon, j. j. O'Neil 81, Louis George u; Everlu
Mitchell, OAK; J, !. Raymond, New York George
W, Val Il. H.. Pearson, Arthur Hill, Saginaw
| Mich, are at the EbbiJL
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Aah WedneaIInY.

Yesterday being Ash Wednesday the ser.
vices in all tho Catholic and Episcopal
churches were largely attended and the cere-
monies were solemn and impressive. In the
former the altars were stripped OF candles
and ornaments, and during mass only two
candles were lighted. Low mass only will
be said until Easter. The music will
be mostly tho Gregorian, as 1t is best suited
TO the season. Sermons were preached on
the subject of the day, and the faithful were
counseled to turn from the world and dwell
upon penitence of the heart with prayer and
fasting. The custom of putting ashes upon
tho foreheads Of its people formed part of the
religious service of the Catholic church yes
terday, being typical of the Bible phrase
"Out of dust thou art, and unto dust thou
shalt return" Services will be held daily,
and the topics of the pulpit will be mostly
upon the necessity of penitence.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Y. NJ. G. A. LItcrary society.

The meeting of the Y NJ. C. A. Literary
society last evening in their room in the Y.
NJ, c. A. building was called to order at p.
m. by its president, Mr.. w. IL. Vessels.
Literary exercises consisted of q recitation,
b. w. Hunter; essay, Mr.. L. L. Phillips. The
question, "RcsOircd. That a professional life
affords greater inducements TO young men
than q mercantile one" was debated by Mr..
IL. l.. Taylor, for the affirmative, and Mr.
L. L. Phillips, for the negative. Committee
decided in favor Of the negative. The fol-
lowing programme was announced for the
next meeting: Reading, Mr.. i. n. Dingley;
recitation, Mr.. o. G.. Eokston; essay, Mr..
John Mcmillan; debate upon the question,
"Resolred, That the return Of tho Lasker
resolution was an insult to the United
States''-afirmative, Mr.. w. J. Brown; mega
tive, Mr.. Asa Q. Reynolds. The were sew
cral visitors present, who were invited to
participate in the general debate, and also to
favor the society with their presence at
future meetings.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
A MICROSCOPIC TERRIER.
Old Man Brown introduces n Pigmy Rat
Catcher 20 the Dog Club.
Ne,O York Journal.

Nep York Journal.
Tempted by the report that the smallest
game dog in the world would be shown at
the meeting of the Dog club on Friday night
last, the room was filled before o'clock by
the admirers of mans faithful friend. Presi-
dent Brown was the last to arrive, and he
excused himself by saying that he had been
detained to poultice tho end of his dogs tail,
which was caught in n door and violently
amputatod. The club voted thanks to Mr..
Brown and then asked him If he had brought
the smallest dog, which he had advertised to
do. There was no sign of dog around and
the club looked disappointed.
The old man allowed the club to grumble q
little and then pulled out of his vest pocket q
Scotch terrier weighing about three pounds
when in good condition. The little dog
jumped to the floor and tried to roll cigar
butt that Pete had thrown down. Then he
hid in the shadow of chair rung, and all
thought that he must have fallen through o
crack in the foor.
But that dog was very wide awake. He
saw a rat hole where the bar and floor met
and he was awaiting developments. The club
kept still. Soon n rat stuck his nose out of
the hole to 500 what made the Dog club so
quiet. That look was his last. Something
grabbed him-what it was or where it
snatc he'd him he never knew-then all be.
came dark, and seven young rats lost de-
voted father.
"Well DONE" cried President Brown, car
ried away by tho excitement.
"Yes" said Pete, in tone of faint praise,
"but he's not so quick as l expected. My
terrier could have dispatched that rat in half
the time"
"Your terrier don't know rat when he
sees one" exclaimed Reddy.
'I'll bet you ho knows even the names of
everything he Sees" shouted Pete, excitedly.
Pete was evidently wild at the insinuation
cast upon his dog, and six members Of the
club meanly took advantage of his state to
take his bet
When quiet was restored Pete turned to
old man Brown, who was an amused listener,
and said
Brown, you can decide this bet, as you
know my dog"
'Yes," said tho president, slowly, you've
lost your money, boys; Pete's terrier is stone
blindw
While the victims were paying over their
money President Brown gave the history Of
the little dog. He is the property of Dog
Fancier Foster, who bought him for 500 from
Highland laddie, and he beat all records in
Scotland before he left his native heath to
become resident Of South Fifth avenue,
New York.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
The Dismal swamp Lottery Case.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 27.-ln the hustings
court this afternoon, Judge E. NJ. Mann
presiding, the case of the commonwealth
against j. Z. Justice. agent of the Dismal
Swamp Lottery company in this city, was
called and further proceedings were taken.
The court refused to grant certain instruc-
tions asked by the counsel for the defense
and for those offered by the commonwealth Is
attorney. The case was then given to the
jury, who brought in a verdict Of guilty,
fixing the defendants punishment at five
minutes in Jail and fine of SO. The defen-
dant's counsel moved to set aside the verdict on
the grounds that it was contrary to the law
aud evidence, and further that the jury had
been wrongly instructed by the court The
motion was denied, and defendants counsel
excepted and filed the necessary papers for
an appeal. The case will be taken to the
supreme court of appeals ofthe United States.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
bidding for Immigrants

JNtCuyO
"We've got the boss gas company in our town,
said a boastful passenger; 1--WE don't have any
meters to drive us Into bankruptcy. We pay by
the room so much year, just as most folks do fol
water, and we use all we want 1t costs me only
$50 year for my gas, and light five rooms heat
'em, and do all our cooking by gas"
"Thats likely story, now, amt IT." said an
incredulous listener. "The coal alone would cost
the gas company more than that. May ask where
this liberal concern holds forth?'
Certainly. sir; certainly. Titusville, Pa, sir
You see the gas comes out Of hole inthe ground
and costs the company nary cent Why in the
street lamps the gas is never turned of, day ol
night Couldn't afford to hire men to go round and
turn it of. We amt kicking for protective tariff
ON gas"
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Charged with Abduction.

John Tinsley, colorod blacksmith, yester-
day obtained a warrant from Justice of the
Peace o'Neal, for Virgo Jensen Ross, for
having abducted his wife, one Hattie Tins
10y, on the twentieth instant. Jensen was
arrested at 1923 Missouri avenue northwest
with the woman, and taken to police head
quarters. Tinsley asked the woman to return
TO him, which sho refused to do, denying that
she was never married to him unless it was
when sho was drunk or under the influ-
ence of morphine. Jensen gave bail in $500
at the police court for his appearance this
manning
National Republican., 1884-02-28
How ID II Done.
philndelnhid CiH.

Duke of Portland. "Ah prince, hear you
think of running over to America"
Prince of Wales. "Ya-as, have some such Idea,
ye know"
Duke OF Portland. "Going to lecture. eh ?"
Prince of Wales. "Oh no. An American friend
Of mine will pay my expenses"
Duke of Portland. "Ahl Yes, see. Which
soap are you going to recommend"
National Republican., 1884-02-28
The Funeral OF GEN, Ord.

The remains of tho late Mai. Gen. L. o. G.
Ord, who died in Havana, are now en- route
to New York, and are expected to arrive in
this city on the morning of the twenty-ninth
instant. The funeral will take place at II
o'clock a. IN. from the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad depot, where the military will meet
the body on its arrival. The interment will
take place at Oak Hill cemetery. The ontire
funeral arrangements were placed in the
hands of Gen. Sheridan yesterday by Socre.
tarv Lincoln.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
An oa,c,,,.yisi, IN Summer Post.

The department commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic and staff paid an official
visit last night to Sumner post, No. 9, A
hearty reception was given them by the
members. Speeches were delivered by Com
mander Alexander, Senior Vice Commander
Brooks, of New Jersey, Gen. Paul Wander.
wort and others.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Auniv.rsarv of Odd FoIIoyIsm.

The Grand lodge, 1. .. o. f., met last night
at Odd Follows hall. Arrangements were
made to celebrate tho anniversary of the or
der on March 27. They will attend divine
service at some church yet to bo decided on,
and a sermon is to be delivered on Odd Fell
lowship. Invitations will be extended the
different encampments and subordinate
lodges of the city. The Uniform Battalion
of Patriarchs will act as an escort on that oc-
Casion,
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Tho Arlington Fire Insurance.

At a meeting of the directors of the Arling-
ton Fire Insurance company of this city held
yesterday the following named gentlemen
were unanimously reelected to serve the on.
suing yoar: Judge Walter S. Cox, president
William King, vice presidents Charles r.
Maury, treasurer, and Frank T. Rawling,
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Poverty at Both Ends.
Boston Herald.

The democratic organ at Washington has this
editorial advertisement: "Wanted, very, very
badly a democratic leader in the house of repre-.
sentatives" If the leader were found, wouldn't
he be advertising for party as soon as the tariff
question comes up2
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Iaud DeciaiOn.

The secretary of the interior has decided
that where pre-emptor has filed declara-
tory statement for tract of land and allowed
the statutory period to elapse without acquir-
ing title under the presumption law, such
pre-emptor is not entitled to file a second de-
claratory statement for the same tract.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
.orrv Ward Beecher,s Lecture.

Henry Ward Beecher Will deliver lecture
entitled "a Circuit of the Continent on
Wednesday next in tho CS9pgregSatiolnSl I9 Sn
church. 1t is new lecture ana MF' poochoF
is said to be at his best in it.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
nno cnrnsnters, Mass MeetIng.

An open mass meeting was held by Car
penters' union, No. /, last night at Ioumeys
hall. Several spirited speeches, were made
on the labor question. Much enthusiasm WAS
manifested by those present
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Contested EIeetIon Case.

In the contested election case of O'Ferrall
VS., Paul in the seventh district of Virginia
u subcommittee decided yesterday to report
to the full committee that the former was
entitled to his seat.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
A Gentlemen Assaulted by n Policeman

A we'll known gentleman of this city, who
was waiting in front of the National theator
for his wife last night, was brutally
attacked by policeman "1o9." Tho oficious
policeman showed the gentleman and kicked
and beat him until he was hardly able to
walk. The conduct of the officer has created
considerable comment, and will be inves-
tieated to-day,
National Republican., 1884-02-28
CInims committee.

In the senate committee on claims yester-
day Senator Jackson, as . subcommittee,
reported favorably upon bill for the relief
of tho Citizens National bank Of New
Orleans. The claim is for $250,000, money
taken by Gen Butler.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
n,ryInr tl,e Gnmr Laws.

In spite of the the strict game laws several
hunters were in the marshes yesterday, and
not n few birds were killed. The popping of
the guns could be heard nearly all day,
Blackbirds are very numerous in the marshes
National Republican., 1884-02-28
TI,o C,nrticId Hospital.

The Ladies' Aid association to the Garfield
,ogritol hold their first annual meeting this
ac,nrnoon. at 3 o'clock, in the hospital hpild-
;nS. I at the head Of Tenth street,
National Republican., 1884-02-28
pr, ounnen for surgeon General.

Secretary Chandler yesterday formally rec
commended the nomination Of Medical Director
f. NJ. Gunnell to be surgeon general of the
navy, vice Medical Director Wales whose
term expired Jan. 3D.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
COLONIAL BEACH
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
CAPITALr...........................
CAPIrAL.,,,",,',.". '''''"".''sloo,oOO'
PRESIDENT, A. MELVILLE BELL
VICE PRESIDENT, A. POLLOCK.
TREASIIRER, @. j. BELL


DIRECTORS;
GARDINER @. HUBBARD, w. w. CURTIS, A. f.
BATEMAN, j. j, McILHoNE, EDWARD
w. BYRN, GARRICK MALLERH,
w. WARRINGTON EVANS.
A company chartered by the state OF Virginia for
the purpose Of owning and controlling summer
Watering Place. principally for the city of Washing
ton The property known as White Point Farm In
Westmoreland County, Virginia, has been pur-
chased 1t is situated on salt water about 6s miles
from the city, and possesses unrvaled advantages
for boating, bathing, fishing &c. The property
acquired by the company covers about 900 acres en-
braclng 900 building lots A handsome hotel Is
now being erected, and will be open to the public
about June 15
First issue of stock is ESQ., OOO in 1000 shares, i25
each Of which $50 200 has been subscribed iori the
balance 800, is now offered 10 the public AT par,
33la per cent payable on allotment, and the balance
as required for the development Of the business.
Subscription books win be found at the office OF the
Treasurer 1437 Pennsylvania avenue, and at the
ONCE of the Company 1921 street. where NIL H.
formation will be given.
fe2s-thm-1m II, H.-EVAN5, Secretary
National Republican., 1884-02-28
rn. pnnnd pnrty nt st. Augu.tlne,s.

The mound party at st, Augustine's last
evening provided 1000 pounds of groceries,
thirty bags of clothes, $l5,2l in money, be-
side large pieces of salt meat, fish, and pota-
toes These will be distributed TO the sick
moor and deserving.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
The opsrn In Plttsburg.

Pitsburg Chronicle- Telegraph,
Pittsburg's grand opera season came to close
Tuesday Both Mapleson's and Abbey's COM
panies passed through by rail. The season was
brief but brilliant.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Resignation.

Atlanta Constitution.
It's believed that Bismarck will forgive US II we
surrender the Hon. Thomas ochiltre. 1t is fear
full alternative, but we are in favor of procuring
the old mans forgiveness
National Republican., 1884-02-28

aspirants to the cheftaiuship of the Creek
Indian nationl the secretary OF interior has
reached the conclusion that Perryman should
be recognized as the nrincinal chief.
National Republican., 1884-02-28
Naval Creek Jndinn Chlefs,

After careful consideration of the facts
and arguments presented by attorneys repre-;
sentiDg PeTryman aud IsPAhscke (the rival
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-04
DIED,

DELAPLAIN.-Suudsy morning, March 2
1881, LOUIS 8. DELAPLAIS, Jr.
Funeral from the residence OF his father
l@O7 Chspline street, Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. FIR ends OF the family are invited
IuteIment private.
SWEENEY On Saturday morning, March
1. 1874, at Ottawa, Ohio, MAJOR JAMES W.
SWEENEY.
Funeral will take place Tuesday morning
II 1850, from the residence OF VIM. Stewart,
ESQ, North Main street Friends are invited
TO attend.
RFYMANN.-On Monday, March :, at !
O'Clock D. m., BERTHA, infant daughter OF
Anton and Nellie Reymann, aged months
md days.
CRAWFORp.-At her residence in Wells.
burg, W. Va, Monday, March g. 1884, at HIS
a. m, after an Hines OF over thirteen months,
Mrs. MARIA =. CRAWFORD, relict OF cornelius
Il. Crawford, in the 69th ear OF her age.
MORRoW.-At his residence near Ben
wood, w. Va, on Sunday morning, March 2.
tSS4, az 2 O'Clock, JOHN X. MORROW, in the TSl
year OF his age.
Funeral services viii 30 held at his late res
iience, at 1880 o'clock this morning. A
special car will leave the Baltimore and Ohio
depot at &c O'Clock (city umel to convey rel.
atives and friends TO the house, and will re-
urn at II 80 o'clock. Funeral will take place
from B. & o. depot on return OF car. Inter-
me ut at Greenwood cemetery.