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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15
Caps Carpets, lIattingS, Oil Cloths, Trunks, &c
And cordially invite the pub
lie to call AMI inspect this
stock. We are prepared to
oArr better Inducements.
than ever before. All we
ask is II fair trial.


We quote a trW cash prl-
ccs for this week:
Good Calico, j cents.
Best Calico, GA ccnt-.
Hope Dleachcd Domestic, ~ It's.
Lonsdale, 8 cents.
Fruit Of the Loom, 81. cents.
MasonNilIc, 81 cents.
Heavy Brown Domestic, cents.
1911 Brown Shcclimg, good, - els
1911 Brown Shccting, bcs., % cts.
l0-4 Blcachcd Shccting, good, 25c.
l0-4 Blcarhed Shcciing, best, 30c.
All Linen Table Cloth, 80 cents.
Ali Linen Table Cloth, 10 cents.
All Linen Table Cloth. 80 cents.
Turkey Red Table Cloth, 30 cts.
Turkey Red Table Cloth, 90 cts,
All Linen Napkins, good size, per
dozen, GO cents.
All Linen Napkins, large size, per
dozen, Is cents.
All Linen Napkins, largest size
per dozen, 1928.
All Linen Towels, nice size, per
dozen, 81.
All Linen Towels, large size, pei
dozen, SL5J.
All Linen Towels, large size, each,
20 cents.
All Linen Towels, extra large size
each, y cents.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

The Cincinnati News Journal pro-
poses to give six prizes for the best
poems on the subjects of cats and
colored babies. The poems are to be
limited to sixteen lines each, and
three prizes are to be given on each
subject, divided into first, second
and third prizes. In the selection OF
judges, care will be taken that they
have no personal interest in either
cats Or "cullud babies. The poems
must be sent in by the 10Th inst.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CoNVEN
TON.

The Democrats of Christian coun-
ty are hereby called to meet in mass
convention at the Court House in
IIopkinsville, Saturday, April 26, 49,
81, at | o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the State
Convention at Frankfort, May 7, call
ed for the purpose of sending dele
gates to the National Democratic
Convention, at Chicago, July s.
G. A. CHAMpLIN, Chm. d. c. G. G.
CHAs. NJ. MEACHAM, Secretary.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

DR.. w. l.. Breyfogle, of Jefferson
county, recently appointed by the
Governor a member of the State
Board Of Health, is homeopathic
phySician-thc only one on the
Board.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

The Danville Tribune presents
thirty presidential tickets for Repub-
licans to choose from. Even Keifer
is not sighted, but figures as the
head of the ticket, Keifer and Phelps.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

A young lady at Ashland present
ed the Independent with pie last
week. As a general thing ''pi'' is the
last thing wanted about a printing
office.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

Last "Wednesday was the nineteenth
anniversary of the close of the war
of the rebellion, and President Lin
coin was assassinated nineteen years
ago tonight.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

The ship Alert presented to the Uni
ted States by the English government
arrived at New York Saturday and
will be prepared at once for the Gree
~ relief expedition to the Arctic re-
DiOnS
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

Capt. W. j. Stone, of Lyon county,
will begin a canvass of the First
District as a candidate for Congress,
as soon as the Legislature adjourns.
We hope to see him win.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15
KENTUCKY KNOWLEDGE.

Sells Bros circus is in central Ken
lucky.
The WickliiIc Plaindealer has been
moved to Blandville.
The Henderson Fair Co., has de-
cided to hold no Fair this fall.
Tramps are numerous and trouble
some in the bluegrass counties.
Dogs have killed $1,000 worth of
sheep for one man, near Lancaster.
Sixty hands in a Newport rolling
mill have struck for higher wages.
Uniontown wants Il Fair this fall,
which will be 4 novelty in that town.
Gov. Knott has pardoncd Jason
Shanks, a Richmond thief, seat up
for one year.
a theatre for colored people has
been opened at 1908 West Jefferson
street, Louisville.
The Paducah Daily Standard, quite
clipper youngster, has been added
to our exchange list.
Miss Julia Everett, fatally injured
in railway accident at Maysvillc
Mar. 18th, died last Friday,
Ben aud Charlotte Wirkli,rr, col.
man and wifc-Of Louisville, claim
to be III and llj years old respect
lively.
The 100000 necessary to the success
Of the Louisville Exposition has been
subscribed and the enterprise is an
assured success.
The Winchester Sun has been en-
largcd to an octave, and with new
dress it is now one of the handsomest
papers in the state.
Messrs. Fitch q Co. have sold the
Ashland Independent to Jas. A. Mil
Ter and ID, W, Chadwick, who will
continue lis publication as heretofore.
Al Wingo, in Hickman county,in Il
quarrel between VIM. and Lewis
Smith. VIM. shot and instantly killed
Robt Virgin. The Smiths fed the
country,
An election will be held in CALI
well county next Saturday to ill the
vacancy caused by the death Of Rep.
resentativc Locch, Grey Kevil aud
L. b. Sims arc candidates both
| Democrats.
Judge w. W. ZAzic. of Shepherds
ville,madc determined effort to com
nit suicide. He took ether, chloro-
form and morphine and was found
unconscious. At last accounts Ii,
was alive but in hopeless condition
Ed Walker, col, killed VIM. MOral
; aged 81, with brick bat, in llendrr
son, last week. He also knocked
John Sandetur (who was with Moran
f down with a stone, bnt his injurie
were not fatal. The killing was un
+ provoked. Walker is in Jail.
In Marshall county James Boyd
aged 55 years, went to the house g
his son Frank Boyd, who was abScn
{ and outraged his invalid wife an
fled the country. lie made simila
attempt seven years ago and his so
would have killed him but for the in
tcrvention of friends. The family j
- one of the respected ones of the coun
r ty.
o Maynard lIaskins, q tcn-ycar-Ol
: boy, tied one end of rope around a
: unbridled mule and the other aroun
!, his own waist and mounted the an
IS nal to ride it to water, in UniontOwl
Il The mule threw the boy and dragge
IT him through the streets until he wa
II a shapeless mass of quivering fles
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce
JONI BOYD as a Republican candi-
date for Sheriff of Christian county.
Election August 1884.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

The Blaine boom is growing as the
Republican convention approaches.
One-third of the Missouri delegation
will be tor the Maine statesman.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

Charles Readc, the great English
novelist, died last week in the 10Th
year of his age.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

There were l75 business failures in
the United States the first week i'll
April.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

The Gate de Courc club, of Hen
dersOn, has our thanks for an invita-
ton to attend dance to be given by
it on the 18th.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15
PEDIGREE:
x x. I D A. II,

The Anderson Horse. 4 dark chestnut
sorrcll, ID hands high, fine style and
action, will be permitted 10 serve a
limited number of mares, at same
place. at $1,000 season, money due
when services are rendered.
PEDIGREE-By WaXcy. Ist dam
by IIiwatha, 2ud dam by Lexington.
Good orchard grass pastures with plenty of
shade and water al 81 90 Grain fed at $500 per
week. Special care taken to prevent accidents
but no liability assumed.
BEN 5. WOOD.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-15

In Marshall county James Boyd,
aged 55 years, went to the house of
his son Frank Boyd, who was absent,
and outraged his invalid wife and
fled the country. lie made 4 similar
attempt seven years ago and his son
would have killed him but for the i'll
tervention of friends. The family is
one ofthc respected ones of the coun-
nv
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

PrrsoxAL.-Nr. J. b Kcssner went
% YIIinois last week % look after the
corn trade. He q buying there = we'll
- here, and will take 81 that oders.
NJ. Charley Hyland, fAvorite with
che s'beysr here and q Huntingburg, Va
90 town - Monday.
Mr.. O. A. Trippct, Esq., attended
court one day g Petersburg thIs week.
MI. #. 6chstzer, : miII-wrIght frou
Evansville, . IN jasper supertntendinQ
putting the new machinery "a ecnear'cn
q 6hnlor'e -four mill. He eoyo u Will q
y daisy when completed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

MORE SMALL-Pox.-We are INFORMED
" ! citizen % Huntingburg thet two
moro cases OF smallpox were developed
there this week, both little cnilore1,-
one babe, only fourteen montne OLD
and Il u something Of mystery wnco
and where TIE children were exposed g
the contagion. Mr.. Tom Knox 4 ee,o
% 81 getting along we'll With 4 END viii
soon % ont again. The health eutnorl'
ties ere doing Ill m their power 70 pre-
vent lie further spread, but everybody
should Be vacclnatcd, and our own clu'
xons cannot % too careful.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21
Climbing the Spiral


~Yes~ she "a. tour children na.ris1 - ssse.
an1 ny husband and ~ w oQr winter re much .. -
11 bof0re (1e IuIe on>s tame = widen ne orcIes In
~ something IKE spiral staircsse - sFe ~ th< slime
coming around ever ~ spo. - started hen' sny en<
degree further % me stairs"
'Ihas u preiy IlIsasssson. rsQsshe1 ~ friend,
mueinfy Raz|ns into ne glowing ceai- shich ra1i.leI
u pleasant heat from TIE many -~inioee1 stove loa
knou ue canuol ptop toI|Inx ~ the MI. t1enx1,"
surely - cs:not sne nf .yseu csu ..a .n ~.
attended Nth calamity voGsrne, ~ have hed ~
share q hst Not long since ~ health utterly broke
down. ~ system - hIi .! malaria. ~ digestion
became 6eroushIy disofdered end ny nerves ecre n
~retcAed state. ~as l.nEuid sfe tte sne fhef 9th
out enjoying ~ snd he'd strengh - s.oIoa = psr-
form even ~ light household duties. Medical treat
failed 70 reach ne % he troable The disess
which seemed y be weakness u ~ the vital organs
progressed uot hed several attacks she. ~ phys-
clans be acote congestion q ne stomach
The last 81 the<e was desperAte struggle end was
gwen 20 A. A. ne crisis ~ par,,,y pe..sa ~
~ invisorsos n ja< such cases - uine took 4
and felt ~ good eccts once. appeared y pervad<
my BODY though ne blessing u nsv nle - cone
10 me- Taking % other medicine ! conlIpue1 r. I'M
prove snd = nov N better health 'hsss bare ben
Tor long time"
Perry Pastor q naptI>s Church. celdbroek. nsss-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

The largest stock OF wallpaper ever
brought to this county he's just been ro-
seived By Jacob Gosmann q bis Book
and Stationary Store. Ranging IN price
from cents 70 80 cents : roll. Also :
large assortment Of window shades q
from 8l.26 to 400 pair with fixtures
complete, also The Aurora spring balance
shade rollers. Please give ne call and
convince yourselves. JACOB GosnxE.
Feb. 22--lm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

LARGE SALR.-- Messrs Peter B. and
Thos. >. Harris have had bills printed q
the Courier for . public oaIe on April
9Th, 81 their residence In Boone town
ship. II will be large Gale, . : work
horses, milch cows, 3 stock hoge,
sheep, grain or all kinds, bay, reaper and
mower, wagon, buggy, cene-milI, evep-
orators, $50 gaIions sorghum, - otand Of
bees, 1 900 pound FAirbank'e scale. al
kinds or farming implements and house
hold furniture aFe 70 be cold. 81
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

n you ere suffering with low and AZ.
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite general
debility. disordered blood, weak conet!-
futIon. headache, or any disease Of BILL
ious nature, BY al means procure = oot'
lie or Electric Bitters. 1on VAL Oo 49,
prised 70 SEQ the rapid improvement tn.s
viii follow you will b inepired Win
new life; strength and activity VIII g,
turn; pain and misery VIII ceases eno
henceforth you will rejoice "a ne praise
or Electric Bittcrs. Sold q nlty cent?
! bottle, by Mehringer Bros, Jasper 2.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

Dear lady, there q probably no ne
telling You that fashionable life a :
great city q rough one % y0ur beauty.
Late hours, loss Or sleep and mental ex-
citement will leave you By and By ohorn
Of those beautiful trcseee which drew
lovers around you 10 other year,. Arti-
fetal substitutes can never paee for those
rich and glossy locks. Parker'e Hair
Balsam will stop your hair from falling
cut, restore its natural color and eoltneeo,
and prove cleansing and beneficial q
che scalp.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21
O. ca NIllII2 Nk 1lRHl
Sanders e Kol1o1b
FRIEDMAN BANK.

RUR citlxens Ill know that 10 yriooa
~ man Bank has The bet coal ID tho
county. and Charles Gandoro and -
Keller having made arrangements .
operase thls bank this year, end bolng
both experienced miners, feel tbot they
can eupply :hslr customer w1tn sse
VERY BEST COAL, q ~ quone!V
desired, and prompt delivery assured ~
application through NJ. 0eo. 9c<orsb
tesmstor. Price, 8 conto per buo1ol O
platform. and 8 cents delivered -
pcrsons ordering over 800 ouohelo g =
time discount win - allowed. OrdoD
respectfully collected.
Oct. sth. l08o-ll.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

OTFred Plossmeycr, . farmer living
two miles north Of Lynnyille. Warrick
county, drowned himself IL chtern on
his farm last week. He was 10 good A.
nancial circumstances, but quarreIled
with his wife. which d supposed 70 be
che cause Of bic act.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

o<TSincc the Summer Normal viii
last for ok weeks only, teachers that
have to increase their license will dnd Il
20 their advantage 70 attend the Spring
and Summer term Of school. notice o.
which Il given elsewhere. This course,
taken inaddition 70 the Summer Normal,
will furnish excellent advantages for our
county feachero.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

0T When the blood u loaded with
impurities, and moves sluggishly 10 the
veins. an Alternative Il needed, g this
condition Of the vital nuid cannot last
long without serious resuIts. There Il
nothing better than Ayer's Sarsaparilla
70 purify tho blood, and impart energy
20 the system.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

az Wednesday, % st. Joseph's day.
We religiousIy observed BY the menu
bers Of 81. joseph's Catholic eongrega-
tion IL jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

oTMr. DeMott he opened ! men
meat shop on Main 81. and seys he NJ
KEEP for sale supply ~ good meat q
I'll hours Of the day. Give hin call.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21
COURIER.

~ The wot weather continues. on1|
lhrmers are very backward with The
tprIng work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

u Last Monday, 81 PAtrick's day.
Wa not = generally celebrated . uonsl,
but faithful Irishmen bore Il II mind 81
the SAME.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

xXkIxk sss1ly box u oso6s Wild Vili IN ~ d
sIlh4 -, y nets uoaey nG1l eH11 U1q
- sIss! ~ ssSe A - $500 - 4 ~. Az
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

WLL roo sUvvEa with Dyspepeia and
Liver Complaint 6hiloh's Vitalixer d
= guaranteed % cure. Sold By nehr'
|inGcr Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

6uILoH's COUGH End Consumption Care
ie sold ~ us On guarantee. Il cures
consumption. MehrIngor Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

SLREPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable By
that terrible cough. 6hiloh's Cure Il TIL
remedy for you. Sold by NehringeI
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
nEEO9roN. yy0NDAY APRIL 10. 1854.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP.
FOR TRUSTEE.
wsors essHsrised "a announce THOMAS ?. HOPE :
) coaiIdossfsr 1su<tss d HARRISON
BOONE TOWNSHIP.

W. sre susAorls>d b announce n. NAPOLEON =
CovFnAN = ; candidate O. Trustee q Deons ten.
cnnsriAx =. RuDofrH b : candidate ~ rs.slee.
sss = 1s1lss eeDoone township. : shs sasaIns Apr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-03-21

sPEcIAL NOTICES.
ySasss ssss Is building Il 80 n \
III Mqsss = c.!|esn xsih vvII6es's
To CURE sore throat, GaYgIe with
Plso's Cure for Consumption. % cents'
~ s!'ss's ess = s:I' s's;sss:
o1Oass viii likely Be- short crop 81
thIo county this year, on account or the
lasensss q che season for aovIng.
CRour, WHooPIuo Couou and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved By shiloh's
Cure. Sold BY MehrInger Bros.
n?cxn!s q Hood ma1: clean ~ purs VIM
that HACKING COUGH can Be 90 quickly
cured by ShIl0h's Cure. We guarantee
(. For sale BY MehrInger Bros.
,!, Mp Ss||Ests' 'ess.,s.: z: sss.s
6s'ss ssss'!sSssss: s ~ Sssss3as@sac" s''ssss'
For lame Back. side or Chest uss shI.
Ioh's Porous Plaster. Price Is cents.
Sold BY MehrInger Bros.
yes nouxP wes.s !.ps Worn. spas9
Worm Syrup.
6uILcH's COUGH end Consumption Care
ie sold ~ us On guarantee. II cures
consumption. MehrInger Bros.
n cons one Dollar md Il savss your llss--
ss9.: 49,: sss::s:ssa9 ssdn "a az ssas''
6LEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable By
that terrible cough. 6hiloh's Cure Il tho
remedy for you. Sold By 4ehringer
Bros.
Mnxsoxs dIs with gcrc1ula Il these ~
and 81: v vssss y; sjsah Is
Clerk Gosmsnn Issued the following
marriage licenses since our last report:
Jsmee y. Blackmer and Sarah J.
Fred. &. Brandenstins ana Martha B,
Fisher.
wnL roo sUrrEI With Dyspspsia and
Liver Complaint Shiloh's Vitslixer Il
= guaranteed to cure. Sold By nehr'
niger Bros.
sSss ies:;:: 8: i ;s.' Z: ::' q Z
osoneaIl picture eardA
CArARRH cURsD, health and swee
breath secured By shiloh's Cetarrh Reno
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-01-12
a coiored Mans EiOquence.
Fort Worth. Texas. Gazette.

The most thoroughly eloquent
and effective speeches ever made
in the legislature of Texas were
pronounced by two negroes, and
both of much the same general i'm
port. Both recounted the story
of negro devotion to "old marster
and mIstiss" When one of these
natural orators, himself an ole man,
extended his black, horny hands
and said: "There can be no great
race enmity between us. This can
not come while my old marster and
mistiss live. No, nor while their
children and mine survive. They
were Kind and generous to me.
/ knew no want of to-day or care
OF tomorrow when / was their
property. Look at these wrinkled,
rough hands. They tell the tale.
They tell how L used TO toll for
them. And the story is not ended.
They are old and helpless now, and
live-as once did, in little cabin,
and still toll for them. | send
them half of every dollar / draw
from the state treasury, and when
their daughter, a beautiful and
good girl, whom / used to carry
when she was child in these strong
arms, was married not long ago,
1 sent her a check for 81 900. Have
1 not the right to ask you, gentle
men of the majority, to deal gen.
with my race Pr
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-01-12
Pioneer Life.

In a previous issue we had occa-
sion to call attention to 1.-The Ro-
nance and Tragedy of Pioneer
Life" published by Jones Brothers
q Co., Cincinnati. The advance
pages of the work gave proof of
sterling merit. An examination of
the complete book has strengthened
and heightened our former convic-
ton, and we say, without hesitancy,
that the author has made the pub
lie his debtor for one of the most
readable, entertaining, and instruc-
tive volumes Which have been Civ
en- forth in the last decade. The
book is emphatically historical.
The matter has been gathered with
special care as to to authenticity, and
it has been no part of the authors
purpose to prepare series of nov
els. He who fails to procure and
read Romance and Tragedy" will
miss an opportunity which comes
not often, and perhaps meyer re-
turns.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-01-12
PUBLIC EDUCATION.

The message of Gov. Knott to the
Kentucky Legislature contains the fol
lowing in regard to public schools:
The per capita last year, as already
stated, was 81 80, showing an increase
of ten cents only for the present year
ending June 80, 1884. We may depre-
cate the evils of illiteracy and descant
upon the blessings of popular educa-
ton as much as we will, but we will
indulge the Utopia dream of Golden
Age, when every child in the State
shall enjoy the benefits of good schools
at the public expense, long time be-
fore it is realized with the meager pit
lance of 81 40 per annum to the pupil,
unless something shall be done to sup
plement it. This cannot be expected
from State taxation, and our people
had as well understand it first as last,
for, with perhaps three or four excep-
tons, there is not another State in the
Union which contributes so large a
portion to its general revenues to pur-
poses of education.
The COurier-Journal takes excep-
ton to this paragraph because it leans
to the idea of Governmental aid for
the purpose indicated. 1t is beyond
us to see why this scheme should be
so much objected to by any Southern
newspaper. The Courier-Journal de-
mics the charge that an increased tax
alton for school purposes Cannot be
expected from the State" and argues
that Kentucky is fully able to support
an efficient school system. Both of.
these assertions may be correct. The
Governor probably knows the temper
of the people sufficiently to have
grounds for his assertion that they
will not willingly pay higher tax for
school purposes, while the CD. may
be entirely right about their ability to
do so. But the Governor has the best
side of the question. Kentacky needs
good public schools and some other
Southern states need them much worse
than she does, and according to cur
way OF thinking, it would not become
them to refuse Governmental aid for
establishing those schools if it should
be offered. Why scruple about in
on the States rights doc
trine on point where such a needed
benefit is to be secured?
Whatever may be the condition of
affairs in Kentucky, the South, as a
whole, is not able to meet the demand
for public education that has been
thrown upon her. 1t was an act OF
the general Government that gave her
so large an illiteracy among her citi-
,ens, and;we fail to see that it would
be anything to her discredit to accept
I'D from the general Government for
he purpose of wiping out that litter
ICY.
We would be glad if some other
southern Governors would speak out
% plainly on this subject