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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
q. w. WILEY 81 CO.,
DEALERS IN FRESH MEATS, COUNTRY
PRODUCE AND GENERAL FEED
STORE

STORE.
This much needed Improvement
added to the welfare and prosperity
Of Iopkinsville was established Jan.
|, 1885, and located on Nashville St.,
opposite the Methodist church. The
senior member of this firm, G. W..
Wiley has been a prominent citizen
of our city for nearly twenty years,
and always prompt efficient and re-
liable business man, and much is due
to him for the enterprise, in establish
ing the above house. There are few
business enterprises that have the
capacity for wider range and scope
than the produce business. Few
persons are aware of the fact that to
carry on this business with success a
higher amount of actual business
knowledge is more essential than in
ordinary branches of trade. The
above house is considered as most
prominent and influential in this
trade. Their transactions embrace
general meat and produce business.
None but the freshest and choicest
meats are sold at his well managed
market. AS a whole the firm of G.
W. Wiley " Co, is composed of ell
egctic, lively end thorough-going bus
mess men. They enjoy high repute
for integrity and upright dealings.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Six farmers (white mem went to a
house of ill-fame kept by Lizzie Car
ter at Catlettsburg and, being refused
admittance, threatened to batter in
the door. The Carter woman called
in Henry Freese, negro desperate,
and as the six farmers were standing
unsuspectingly on the platform at the
front door, he opened fire with a
revolver. He fired five shots before
the astonished white men knew what
was going on. Chester Honaker was
shot in the abdomen and is dead.
Perry Canterbury and Dave Stewart
were also badly wounded. There is
talk Oflynching.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

1t is announced on reliable author.
ity that Gen. Simon Bolivar Duckner
OF Kentucky, will in June wed Miss
Claiborne, the celebrated belle and
beauty of Richmond, Virginia. She
is about % years of age, a brunette,
and superbly beautiful. She is near
ly related to some of the most distin-
guishcd families of the Old Domin-
ion. Gen. Buckner is an announced
candidate for Governor in 1887.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

In Nashville, Tenn, last Tuesday,
a thiefnamed G. II. Mason, entered
the apartments of j. F. Cardwell, al
the Maxwell House, and stole dia-
mond ring and breast-pin, at eight
o'clock in the morning. lie was dis
covered, captured, indicted and at
twelve o'clock was in the penitenlia-
~ serving out five years term.
This is one of the most notable cases
ofspeedy justice oil record.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

The Louisville Commercial comes
out in a half-column-article for
Fayette Hewitt, the present Auditor
of the State, for the office of Cover
nor of Kentucky, in 1887. II, is too
good an officer for the State to dis
pense with his valuable services as
auditor Craftsmanship and not cleri-
cal proficiency should be the leading
qualification of a Governor.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
j. A B. JOHNSON,
sADDLERY AND HARNESS SHOP.

The gentleman named above does
business on Virginia St., opposite the
carriage factory of G. w. QUICKER
He manufactures saddles and har-
ness. The finest work is done in his
shop. lie fully understands his trade
and has received a wide reputation
for finish and durability.
Ills shop is now undergoing repairs
and will be handsomely furnished
with full stock of his works. lie
calls special attention to the oiling
and cleaning ofharness. Mr.. johnson
has had years of experience in his
branch OF business, and his work is
known throughout this section for its
high standard Of excellence. He is a
gentleman who stand deservedly high
in our community. His business
operations are based upon liberal and
honorable dealings. Give your or
ders to Mr.. Johnson if you want ex-
cellent and fine work done.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

The Henderson Reporter suspend
ed publication last Friday and that
city must now depend on two weekly
papers for her supply of local news.
The suspension Of the Reporter leaves
the SOUTH KENTUcKIAN and the I'm
ion Local the only semi-weekly pa
pers in Southwestern Kentucky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
Spring Sonnets.

Small cap1tes and slightly larger
bOunets with peaked brims make up the
oak oftEe trimmed hats imported from
Pars as NO lcli or spring and summer
use. Tie tish-wife bonnet is most
largely imported, as its po.ntel brim
has iina Is found its way into general
favor, though it is still considered APP
propria,e and booming only to Young
faces. Tor these bonnets fanciful ma
terials are employed in combination
with $ raw, the latter being used ma MY
for the brim, Willie the soft crown is
mad, OF etamine, or lace, or the trico-
tine mixtures OF wool with gilt, or of
5 TX gauAc. Nc,vet enters into nearly
all the Lonn is, AMI great deal of thin
Grape and of 81 k tull1 is arranged in
punei fucin-s for br ms, and in length
WIS., ria''s o; puts on the crown
AGrDcr'S BdzGr.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

In Fayctte county a Democratic
primary was held which resulted in
the nomination of w. p. Kimball for
the Legislature and C. NJ. Afford for
the Senate. Kimball is the present
member. In the city of Lexington,
j. o. Hodges defeated Mulligan, the
present member, by 0 majority.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
JUDGE LANDEs INTERVIEWED.

| JuuSe y. L. LanueS, Pfesluent0 OF Tho
Ii. u G. r. ROO, was interviewed by
a representative of the SOUTH KEN.
TUcKIAN and that gentleman correct
ed the official minutes. in some re.
spects.
Judge Landes said that the city
Council was not asked to subscribe
stock to the branch leading to Cadiz,
but that the money asked was TO be
paid when the branch connecting
with the c. & o. was completed and
ready for travel. The Cadiz connec-
ton was to be built by private sub
scription. The first proposition pro-
vided that 5000 should be appro-
priated 10 make the survey, but this
was withdrawn and the whole
amount embraced in the proposition
opay when the road was done.
Is there not Il doubt of the legality
Of the issuance of bonds? Judge
Landes was asked.
''In 1880 the Legislature made an
attempt to repeal clause fl of Sec
ton ID, Article III, of the charter of
the city of lIopkinsville. This was
done without the knowledge of the
mass of the citizens of Hdpkinsville,
but the attempt did not succeed. The
act passed provides for the repeal of
Section Al of Article III, when as
matter Of fact the article in question
has only Ii sections one clause of
which provides for making appro-
priations for railroads, turnpikes, etc
The act did not even describe the
clause and the attempt to remove the
power vested in the Council was
therefore abortive."
How did the proposition provide
for this doubt?
ave in order to be absolutely on
the safe side, did not ask for a dime
until the Legislature could meet and
authorize it. We were willing to take
chances both before the people and
before the Legislature before we ask
ed the Council to pay us the money"
Why then was there need of imme-
date action?
Simply to give standing to the en-
terprise and give us nucleus around
which to work and solicit subscrip-
tons and meet the opposing efforts of
rival concerns"
What will be the effect of the re-
fusal?
at will encourage the GAINESVILLE
and Princeton road to redouble their
efforts and will place Cadiz in a posi-
ton to turn willing ear to their Sc
luctive appeals
Will it kill the proposed road?
mot by any means. We will go |
ahead and do the best we can. The
people are almost unanimously for
The road and great indignation and
disappointment is expressed at the
action of the Council, which falls
like wet blanket on the enterprise.
Still we will not give up the fight
until every resource is exhausted"
DR.. W. G. Wheeler one of the di-
'ectors, was also interviewed. lie
vent before the Board and made all
earnest appeal for the proposition,
md shares in the disappointment of
Judge Landes at the failure of the
Council to give the people permits sion
o express themselves in the matter.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Mr. l. W. England, publisher OF
the New York Sun, died last week
in the 53rd year of his age. lie start.
ed as printer and worked his way
up to be proprietor of one of the lead
ing Metropolitan dailies.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

The war of the different transact
lantic steamship lines of New York
in cutting the passenger rates has
ended. Since May lst the old rates
are again in force.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Thirty or forty persons were killed
in falling building III Brooklyn,
last Tuesday. The ruins took fire
and many poor wretches fastened in
the debris were roasted alive.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
THE OTHER SIDE.

Councilman Petree's objections are
understood to be wholly from legal
standpoint. lie says the intention
of the Legislature was to repeal the
railroad appropriation clause of the
charter whether it succeeded or not
and for this reason he did not want
to take step unauthorized by law.
This matter is one upon which legal
minds differ and the matter may
come up again when the law point
has been settled in Judge Petree's
mind. lie wishes it understood that
he is not opposed to the railroad, but
thinks there is no necessity for hasty
action.
Councilman Hill was interviewed
and expressed himself as favorable to
a road, but thought the matter was
in too crude shape to vote upon as
yet. He wants to know where it
will be, what benefits will be derived
and all about ii before action is taken.
He thinks the Clarksville e Prince
ton road will pass into the hands of
the G. Il o. at no distant day and
they might then decline to grant the
relief expected. He thinks direct
proposition should be received from
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

The Illinois Legislature has not
yet elected Senator and unlortu-
nately for the public only three of
the number have died.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Brigadier General Irwin Mellow
ell, noted Federal leader, died
in San Francisco, last Tuesday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Maxwell, the murderer of Preller
at st. Louis, was arrested at Auck
land, New Zealand, Tuesday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Troubled Waters Subside.
ENGLAND'S BACK-DOWN.

LONDON, May 5.-Earl GRANVILLE,
foreign minister, in the house of
lords, this afternoon stated on behalf
of the government than he could con-
ceive of nothing better than referring
the dispute over the Penjdeh incident
involving the honor of two officers
to the decision of third party in
whom each side had perfect conf
dence. Iii this way the whole mat
ter could be closed honorably for
both sides.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
H. & C. RAILROAD.
THE CITY COUNCIL DECLINES
10 AID THE ENTERPRISE.
A Case where the Minority Ruled.

The Hopkinsville & Cadiz Railroad
Company submitted proposition to
the Council last Tuesday, asking for
aid to the enterprise, but the Board
after heated and lengthy discussion
Vf the matter, refused to lend its as
sistance. The following is the official
record of the action taken on the sub
ject:
"The petition and request of the
Hopkinsville Il Cadiz Railroad Com
pany for the Council to submit to the
voters of the city of Hopkinville the
proposition for the city to subscribe
TO the capital stock of said railroad
company the sum 100000 to aid in
building of said proposed road, said
sum to be payable in money or the
bonds of the city payable when the
said road leading in the direction Of
Cadiz, KY, and connected with the
Chesapeake e Ohio railroad is COM
pleted and ready to travel, was con-
sidered by this Board and the vote
being taken on the question of grant
ing said petition and submitting said
question to vote of this city, the
vote stood as follows:
Councilman Ellis, Brownell, Long
and Startling voted aye and Council
men Petree, Thompson and Hill voted
no and there not being majority Of
two-thirds voting for the proposition
the same is lost and the ordinance as
presented by said company is not
adopted"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

There are now 100000 Indians who
have to be maintained and cared for
by the U. S. government.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08
A GUESSING NEWSPAPER.

The Standard commenting on Mr..
Gladstones speech in the house of
commons last evening on the Afghan
question, says: mo doubt is now
entertained that the arrangement be-
tween England and Russia includes
the surrender of Penjdeh to Russia.
The statement regarding the cession
of Penjdeh to Russia published in the
Standard April 10, turns out to have
been accurate, although the govern
mcnt pronounced the report unau-
thorized.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Mount Vesuvius has been in a
state of volcanic eruption for several
days, but is now subsiding.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-08

Two suits for $1,000 each were filed
against the L. Il N. railroad in War
rem county last week. One is by a
colored couple who were refused adj
mission to the ladies car and the 9TH
er by man who was struck by the
cars and slightly hurt while walking
on the track.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29
Our Insane.

1t is to be hoped that the Boards OF
Trustees of Kent and Sussex counties
will unite with the Board OF Trustees
of New Castle County in petitioning
the Legislature for the enactment of
law to make the New county Insane
Hospital of New Castle County State
institution. to be supported by the State.
Delaware needs an institution of that
kind badly and the new building on
the Hare's Corner road is sufficiently
large and is in every respect adapted to
that purpose. Fit were conducted ~
State institution, competent physi-
clans who have made insanity study
could be employed and paid by the
State. The expenses could be met by
the patients or friends of patients who
would he willing to pay literally fol
competent medical attention. To say
the least our insane wards have no
been treated az they should be- but a.
good as they could be under the cir
cumstances and with the limited re
sources on hand. Many If them woul'
be benefited by systematic course o
treatment and the State owes it 10 III
cause of humanity thai no mean
known should be neglected 10 beneti
her unforturates.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29
A SDlif the Party.

Clevelsnd's reticeuce in regard to
his Cabinet and the line ofpolicy which
he intends to pursue, causes several Of
the leading Democrats to feel that they
have been snubbed, and fears have been
express. d that split in the party may
be the result. Already Watterson, OF
the Louisville Journal, has expressed
his disapprobation OF Cleveland course
in strong terms and many Of the promi-
nent men Of the party are said to agree
with him.
The leaders all feel that they have
been snubbed, or are not properly ap-
preciated, and although hoping for the
best their fears are Of very sombre
character. The Southerners are grow
ing FESTIVE and it will require some
skill to soothe the troubled waters II
will be a great relief when the fourth o
March arrives, as the fears Of the parti
sans will then be dispelled or con
irmed, and all hands will breathe FREE
again.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29
John P. Almond & Co..
GROGERS.
Eighty MaIketsts.!

Offer bargains in dried fruits,
as follows New Turkey prunes,
4 lbs. for Csc, impaired evapo-
rated peaches, Q lbs. for 25c
pared evsporated peaches, 20, 30
and 35c. per III; pitted cherries,
zoe. per TO-; California plums ,2Oc.
per H.; ereporated ounces, Csc.
per ID finest quality evaporated
apples. lOc. per ID. All new and
fine goods.
Ohm r. ALLMOND 4 40.
Hecker's self raising buck
wheat, lsc. per paper; farina ,l3c.
wheaton grits, lac Graham tiour
! 8 lb.r4ckages for 30c.; Pillsbury's
best -four, soc. per large bag.
John r. ALMOND d co.
F., We have the finest coffees and
teas in the city. Old Govt. Jaws
coffee, Csc. per h., 4 lbs. for 81
finest Maricaibo, 22c. per h.,
lbs. for ST.; golden Rio, lsc PEE
h., 6 lbs. for 81; good roasted
coffee, l2kc per h., 8 lbs. for 81
The finest 50c. tea in the State.
JOHN r. ALLMOND q 90.
Paper shell almonds, 35c. pc
H.; Ferris bacon, lsc. per ID
hominy grits, 20c. per paper; red
white and black beans.
JOHN P.ALLMON D 4 co.
Ton atoes, 8 cans for 25c. ;corr
8 cans for CSC; string beans,
leans for Csc; table peaches, l5'
can French peas, l8c. cana can
f.. for SOC. New crop New Orlear
molssses, extra sugar syrul
Gran ulated sugar, &c. per 10.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29

We have just filled in ou'
stock in every department
with the latest patterns O.
goods, cut and made in the
most approved styles ano
bought for cash, which at thi'
time means lower prices thar
the earlier purchases. We
mean to dispose Of these
goods for cash, and we will
lgive you more goods fo'
lyour money than you car
possibly get elsewhere. Re
member we have this veal
Gas OUR STORE IN THE PAS,
HAS BEEN NOTED FOR Thu
|GREATEST'VARlETYt tt
select from. You know Gu
goods have never beer
equalled for the money, on
! trimmings always the bes'
and you will find the sam
make OF goods on our coui
tiers to-day. Make your 81
Election Tor your boys viii
we have SO many varletn
!, to choose from.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29
where "a EcOnOmise.

This year the amount of the appro-
priation by the Levy Court of our
county for the Trustees of the
Poor, was $4,000, and the amount
asked for next year is $50, 900, an in
crease Of SIC, 900. That this increase Is
needed to meet the increased expenses
cannot be doubted, and yet such in
crease Is cause for reflection by the tax
payers Of the county. The interest also
Of 81, 900 loan which the Levy Court
is asked to negoti ate for the use OF the
Trustees, will add another item OF in
creased expenses that must be met by
taxation. Even At four per cent. this
little matter of interest will amount to
81, 900, which added to the general in
crease demanded makes $l1 900.
Notwithstanding the stringency of
the times and the general movement in
favor of economy in all branches OF
business, the Levy Court Of our county
will this coming spring accept error
returns from the county collectors near
~ sufficient 10 cover the whole amount
errors COR n large number Of tax
payers who have not paid any taxes,
have never been asked 70 pay any
taxes, and who 1t was never intended
under our present laws should pay taxes
The tax payers Of New Castle County
need not be told that there is partisan
object in this. They have often beer
told that, and their own good sense O
intelligence has taught them this
Nearly the whole Of this amount ha
been thrown away year after year, a
regularly as the years come, for tn
purpose of keeping . political party IL
power. The people may cry on
against increased taxation, but thei
cry Is not needed. The Democrat
party must be kept In power, no matte
about the taxes. The Levy Court wi
meet, and economy will be one Of tn
leading subjects that will engross thei
attention, but OF all the leaks they wi
attempt to stop up, in all probabilit
the collectors will never be instructe
to make any attempt to collect tax
from these delinquents who are yearl
returned as errors.
Thousands OF men whose names a
on the tax duplicates, and who wou
gladly pay their taxes if called upon |
the collector and asked to do 30, will
returned to the Levy Court this sprir
and their names will be stricken fro
the assessment. This will not deb
their names from the general asses
ment made this winter, but it will ke'
the county out of thousands of dollA
in taxes that could and should ha'
been collected.
What do the tax payers of New Ca
tie County think OF this Does II
plan suit their ideas of economy al
good government When the t
bills are rendered the present year
those Of them who own real estate,
increased amounts Of taxes, they shot
remember that part of the increase
for the purpose Of keeping the Den
cratic party in power. We are findi
no fault specially with the Trustees
the Poor In this matter, only 80 far
they are politicians and favor
that cheats the county out of thousal
Of dollars in taxes, while 1t che
thousands Of Republican voters out
their votes.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29

The best paid officer in New Castle
County is the Treasurer Of the trustees
of the Poor. He gets $500 salary and
his duties are 30 light that they cannot
possibly make more than two weeks
steady labor in the whole year. lie az
tends the quarterly meetings OF the
Beard of Trustees to pay of the Oils,
and his other duties may possibly take
him away from home two or three
more DAYS in the year. Notwithstand-
ing this the Trustees of the Poor yes
terday passed An order to pay him go
more for making out a transcript OF
his accounts for the State Auditor. me
law expressly says that in lieu OF all
| perouisites he shall be paid $500 salary
| for his services.
1t is difficult to 300 how the Treas
urer could perform the duties OF his
office without making out this tran
| script for the State Auditor. T~enty-
& 20 dollars, it is true, Is not large
amount, but 1t is ust twenty-five dol
| lars OF the taxes of the people given 10
an officer already overpaid by an enor-
nous salary entirely In dtsproportion
to the amount of labor involved. II Is
no argument in favor OF 1t TO say that
the other counties pay similar Dill.
If they do, it only shows yielding dis
position on the part OF the Trustees 10
careless use of the peoples money, and
il shows disposition on the part o.
County Off cials TO work their 'fnce'
for all they are worth. This extra per
auisi,e has been allowed with grea
regularity by the Trustees Of the Poor
year after year, for a large number O
years, but this does not make 1t right
Some OF the members seemed surprises
to find what the habit had been whel
the question was brought up-in fac
they had never taken the trouble to IN
quire about 1t, taking it for granite
that such an old established custom wa
certainly correct.
. We think We are warranted in saS
ing that the bill will not be- Above
another year. The lively discussio
that ensued upon 1t yesterday in II
u Board and the fact that 1t only passe
by a vote OF Ave to six is an admonltio
c sufficient to Mr.. Lane or another Tre'A
y urer who may succeed him, not to pr
IL sent any more bills Of that kind.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-29
WANAMAKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA, January %. 1885.

PHILADELPHIA. January %. 1888.
You know what we are do
ing in carpets Out OF
carpet-buying time, when
there's almost nothing go
ing on in carpet stores,
when nobody wants any
carpets, when floors are
fixed tor the winter, when
there isn't any possible
chance to sell carpets, we
are selling more than ever
were sold in the height OF
carpet-buying time.
There's a reason for it, an
economical reason OF
course. What other rea'
son could bring it about
Carpets are cheap; bu'
that wouldn't sell then
mid-winter. They ar,
cheaper than cheap. The!
are as good as usual, ant
so low that nobody dreams
OF ever getting carpets 81
again.
1--WE are doing the same al
over the store, in this to
| day, in that tomorrow
every day in twenty sort
OF merchandise, changing
] more or less from day t
day.