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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13
A Primary Election,

The precedent is fast becoming es-
tablished that the only true and fair
way of nominating candidates for
Office is through the fundamentally
of a primary election. OF course
when there is only one aspirant, or
when the choice of the people is so
manifest as not to be misunderstood,
there may be an excuse for "com-
mittee endorsement" or "conven-
ton send-off," but even this is always
convenience purchased at the expense
of the just and fair methods of pri-
mary election.
How often has it happened in the
history of conventions that the eN-
pressed will of the people has been
set aside and men have been put for
ward for office that were voted for
solely and alone on the ground OF
loyalty to party! So rampant has
this custom grown that the skill OF
the w!re-puller has often outranked
the power of honest devotion and the
scheming of professionals" has set
at naught the popular preference 1t
is not unnatural, then, that the pub
lie should fasten upon the device Of a
primary election as sure method OF
having the will of the people carried
out.
The precedent is established in this
Congressional district and it should,
henceforth, be strictly adhered TO
BY this means the result of all con-
tests is satisfactory, there is no OPP
portunity for defeated candidates to
"bolt," and the people acquiesce read
lily and gracefully in the decision of
so fair a majority. There can hardly
be a pretext for adopting any ether
method in naming our next candi-
date for Congress. Precinct conven-
tions, which meet a little before din
ner, or little after dinner, or with a
general misunderstanding as to when
they 90 meet, where a few "elector-
ais" meet in this fence corner and a
few in the other, giving a sort OF
to the whole transaction
such conventions, we say, are out
of date and the people will have none
of them. Then, the county conven-
tions which assemble at the "yelp of
the gang" and pass resolutions sew
eral days old and run by carefully
concocted programme, in which the
average voter is as mute as a mouse
and as inconsequential as lightning
bug in day light-these won't do
either and must pass away. The
people want and will have a fair,
quare primary election that is just
o the candidates and satisfactory TO
all concerned.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13


1t is rumored that some of our
Democratic politicians are "hufiish"
towards Gov. Buckner. Gov. Buck
ner's administration is the Inaugural
ton of new order of things, and ii
is not at all unnatural that the innov'
alton should tear the heart-tendril'
of the boys Cleveland. was subjec'
ted to the same kind of criticism but
he is popular enough to-day, and al
the end of Gov. Buckner's term the
people of Ky, will not have an Office
big enough to express their admira
ton of him.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13
ANTIOCH.

ANTIOCH April 9.-Owing to the
heavy rains corn planting will be
late. Tobacco plants are looking
we'll some have six leaves.
Andy Cannon has been confined
to his bed for eight days with rheu-
matism and is not able to move hand
or foot. lie is some better at this
writing.
Mrs. 4. Walker, and little son, have
gone to Henderson on visit.
The people will meet at Antioch
next Sunday for the purpose of organ
izing Sunday school.
VIII Cooper is very low with Con-
sumption.
Miss Margaret Riddle was buried
at Antioch last Monday. She died
in the Asylum.
pRIrITT.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

One of the good ways for the Gov
eminent to dispose of the surplus re-
venue would be to erect first-class
building for every presidential post
office. AS it now lie, only the largest
cities enjoy the munificence of the
Government while smaller towns,
which are taxed proporitonately are
shut out from the benefits. Then,
too, by this means these "hoarded
millions" would be distributed direct
ly to the people, and, besides adorn-
ing our towns with fine and conven
lent public buildings, would pass at
once iuto circulation. If the surplus
is expended in purchasing bonds at
high premium these millions will
merely be transferred from the treas
ury vaults to the vaults of capitalists
and so far as the laboring people art
concerned the benilit would be toe
remote to be felt.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

A rumor prevails in Washington
that Secretary Whitney will succeed
Minister Phelps in England, and in
that event it is supposed Mr.. Phelps
will be called to the Cabinet. An
other rumor, which well-informed
California politicians believe 10 have
a good foundation, is that Samuel V.
Wilson, of that State, will be given
the Chief Justiceship. President
Cleveland, it is said, has offered three
foreign missions to Mr.. Wilson, all Of
which were declined.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Congressional deadlock is the
result of a plethoric Treasury. The
Republicans, assisted by few Dem
ocrats, are trying to rob the Treasury
of 100000, to refund to the states
in consideration of the direct war tax
of 1861. AS there is no merit in the
move beyond a sneak TO hinder tariff
legislation, of course the honest vot-
ers of the country are down on it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Legislative courtesy" is but a
slick way of Representatives licensing
themselves TO serve their own whims
and ignore public demands. 1t also
relieves legislators of the labor OF
investigating the merits of local bill:
from other counties than their own
Thus a member may perpetrate any
sort of iniquity on his constituency
and the other Solons wash theil
hands in weak solution of "courte
sy" and imagine they are clean.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Sunny South, Atlanta, Ga,
now entering on its Nth year, is one
of the best publications in the coun-
try. 1t occupies field peculiarly its
own and should be taken into the
homes of the Southern people as one
ofthe household goods. Brains, ener-
gy and pluck have built the paper up
aud harvest of rich rewards is in
sight for the publisher.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Men who condemn without investiga-
ton are undeserving in their spites'
Fairness hears all sides of question
and decides accordingly. A news
paper is criticised for many things
from merest whims, and in most
cases when the press boys present
their side they are certain of vindica-
ton. The Souri, KENTuoKIAN pursues
an even policy of fairness and the dis
paragements of kickers will avail
naught with ~ We are for the peo
pie and will stand for the rights and
est interests Of the public under all
circumstances.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13
Sunday Services at the Christian
Church.

Sunday school at 8. BOA NJ. Preach
ing by the pastor, L. w. Welsh, at
10. I5 A. NJ. Young Peoples meeting
at 7 p. NJ. sharp. AT 7. a =. NJ. the
congregation will join in the services
at the Methodist church, at which
Mr.. Welsh will preach. The public
are invited to all the above services.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

A man, in Parkersburg, w. Va,
applied TO the court for a saloon
license. As the Judge was about to
granst the applicants wish the whisky
dealers daughter rushed IN and made
such an earnest eloquent appeal that
the license was withheld.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Sam Jones will begin work on the
Legislature tomorrow. Sam has
tackled many hard lot, but he has
struck solid rock now and if he don't
mind he'll dull his ak.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

A Georgia minister preached his
own funeral. There is but one i'm
provement can be made on this
and that is for some enterprising di-
vine to officiate at his own burying.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Judge Howell E. jackson, of the
u. S. Circuit Court, is prominently
mentioned for Chief Justice. Sher-
man and Allison say they will see TO
his confirmation, however, it is best
to beware the gift-bearing Greeks.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Supreme Court has decided
that the oleomargarine law is consti-
tutional. Gentlemen who have been
quoting statutes against bogus butter
will now retire in temporary despair
while the grease factories boom in
the spring.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The lunge of the Hon. W. o. Brad
ley after the Vice. Presidency is
mild madness. The Hen. William
has never done anything but lunge,
consequently he is the original
"Lunger from LungevilIe."
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Republicans of Daviess county
meet in convention to-day. DIR. j. f.
kindly and Hon. Geo. W. Jolly will
be voted for as delegates, with the
chances in favor of the former.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Legislature has incorporated
the "OrientalOrd of Humility" BY
the time the incorporators collect all
the loose members and enlist all those
that deserve membership, the re-
naming contingency will be a very
small minority.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Conkling's hyperion curl is about to
be clipped by the pale reaper. lie is
a man of braius and boldness and
when his biography is written the
world will learn that great man has
died
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

NJ. II. Nelson s. Co sold April IL,
Is hhds. tobacco as follows:
u hhds. old leaf from 50 30 to ..
3 hhds. new leaf from So % to
Z 80.
4 hhds. Tugs from So 10 to 5 rs.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Workmen engaged in digging a
well on the farm Of Robert Dulaney,
near Bowling Green, struck layer
of gold-bearing rock, and now the
Times says the Park City will have a
gold fever of the maximum tompera-
furn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Louisville ward politicians are
going to fight Gov. Buckner. II al
ways was true that gnats would light
on the bulls horns, but the bull don't
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Legislature has decided TO re-
main in session till May 18th. Mr.
Sebree fscetiously offered an amend
ment extending the time to July 18th
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Mrs. j. Brown Potter rode over
scab road, the c. b. e g, and the
workingmen of Cheyenne boycotted
her performance that night.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

III, Pope thanks the President for
the copy of the constitution sent him
on the occasion of the recent jubilee.
The Pope has promised 10 read what
he himself terms a very appropriate
,,rasant
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

"Hell's Half Acre" is in Bowling
Green. We presume that is all the
territory old Pluto bad to spare and
he turned it over to Bowling Green.
1t will be well kept.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

When the returns from the wheat
growing states of the West and
Northwest come in the protectionist
will hang out the cold wave flag.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

With Conkling and Blaine out OF
the wav the g. o. p. is much in the
position of the chicken with the am
putated head.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Commission investigating
Treasurer Tate's accounts has un-
earthcd memorandum showing that
in 1882 he was short $4,000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

No objection has ever yet been
raised to calling sewing societies dy-
Mantle clubs.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Republicans of the Seventh
district have instructed for Sherman
and Bradley.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The state convention of Prohibi-
tionists meets in Louisville to-day.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

Francis Murphy, the temperance
man, is doing Louisville.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

If the direct tax bill passes Ken
lucky will get 100000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13

The Democrats, of Todd county,
endorsed Cleveland and Buckner
Monday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13
LOUISVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

Sales on our market for the week
Just closed amount to 1852 hhds. with
receipts of 1873 hhds. for the same
period. Sales on our market since
January Let amount to 25,S45 hhds.
The market has shown little more
strength on The better grades of dark
tobacco both old and new, during the
present week but Tugs are exceeding
ly dull and show no symptoms of i'm
provement. From many localities
we hear reports that the next crop
will be materially reduced from the
winter calculations. The following
quotations represent the market for
dark tobacco.
Trash 50 90 to so.
Common to medium Tugs from
SO 90 TO 90.
Dark Rich Lugs extra quality
81, so to $500.
Common leaf 81, so TO $3.50.
Good Leaf Extra length $500 to $40
Medium TO Good leaf So, 70 to $3.50.
Dark Wrappery Leaf $500 to SIG.
GLOVER n DURRETT.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-04-13
TOBACCO NEWS.
THE TOP OF THE MARKET.

Wednesday the Cant, Gather Co.,
sold a black wrapper for +. w. Liv-
ingston 81 Co, of Hanson, to G.. V.
Thompson for SIT 80. This is the
highest price Of the season and shows
that the home market is always on
top. The same day Hancock, Fraser
& Ragsdale sold for w. II. Weir a
fine wrapper for $l70O. The market
was stiff on good grades
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLlCA-
TION.
Land Office at Eureka, Nevada, l
May 5, 1883. (


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the following-named settler las filed no.
'ee of his intention to make final proof in
lpport Of his claim, and that said proof will
made before the District Court of Nevada,
Elko. Nevada, on June 9Th, 1888, viz: j.
sCRNER, Homestead Entry No. 212, for the
Z 4 Of N w 4, N y of sw \, and sw \ of
p" =, Section IA, Township 94E OF Range So
Mount Diablo Meridian.
Ne names the following witnesses TO prove
continuous residence upon, and cultivation
said land, viz:
Biggs, Of Rlko. Nevada.
D. Dovei,
smiley Rigsby, Z" H"
10 Butler, 3e I"
d. II. HALL, Register.
Ordered that this notice be published for q
frlod Of thirty days in the DAILY IrDxPESD.
oh. HALL, Register.
IS I'd. s3
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-30
warnlag 10 Trespassers.

All persons are hereby whrned to
Cold fencing lands belonging TO tue
('dersignsd on the North Fork Of the
nmboldt river, also to refrain from
lvins onr stock of our ranges in that
Pcinity. Trespassers will be prose
ptrd to the full extent Of the law.
MURRHx 4 HUI,
Halleck. May 20, 1888.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.
OVFICE HEALTH OFFICER,


SAVANNAH, GA, April 30th, 1888. (
From and after MAY list. 1888, the City Ordi-
nance which specifies the Quarantine require
ments to be observed at the port OF Savannah.
Georgia for the period of time ANNUALLY from
MAY list to NOVEMBER LIST, will be most
rgidly enforced.
Merchants aud all other parties Interested
will be supplied with printed copies of the
Quarantine Ordinance upon application TO Office
OF the Health Officer From and after this
date. and until further notice. all Steamships
and Sailing Vessels from South America Cen
trail America, Mexico, West Indies, Sicily ports
of Italy south of 40o north latitude and coast OF
Africa between l0' north and 14o south latitude
direct or via American ports, will be subject TO
close quarantine and be required 10 report at
the Quarantine Station and be treated as being
from infected or suspected ports or localities
Captains OF these Vessels will have TO remain
at the Quarantine Station until their vessels are
relieved All steamers and sailing vessels from
Foreign ports not included above, direct or via
American ports, whether seeking, chartered or
otherwise, will be required 10 remain In quaran-
tine until boarded and passed UP by the Quaran-
tine Officer. Neither the Captains nor any ono
on board such vessels, will be allowed TO come
to the city until the vessels are inspected and
passed by the Quarantine Officer.
AS ports or localities not herein enumerated
are reported unheaithy.to the Sanitary Authon-
ties. Quarantine restrictions against same will
be enforced without further publication.
The Quarantine regulations requiring the
flying Of the Quarantine flag on vessels subjected
20 detention or inspection, will be rigidly en-
forced. w. 4. Drummer. NJ. D..
Health Officer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-31
1t Was Better Than a Scoop.
From the Boston Herald.

FROM tnS bOStOH IcsUtus
The big moon-face clock in the Boston
and Providence railway station marked the
last hour of the day Below, upon the side
walk and under the glare of an electric light,
stood a group of three persons. The air
was thick with a heavy mist and the streets
were as still as the pathwaysin graveyard,
with the exception of the rumbling of the
herdics, which were hurrying up the avenue
with their freights of booty clubmen. One
of the trio was mau with bronzed face
and heavy mustache He was attired ia a
dark suit and dilapidated straw hat Under
one arm he held a common kitchen clock,
while the other, at intervals, brushed the
gathering moisture from the old timepiece.
On his right stood a woman in plain cali
on dress Her head was covered with an
old felt bonnet, beneath whose edges her
bedraggled hair hung in confused masses.
In her hands she carefully cared for big
kerosene lamp. Between the man and woman
stood little child. A black and white straw
hat rested upon its tiny head, while beneath
the rim q maze of golden hair fiuttered in
the cold night wind. This speck of human
ity was dressed in an old calico outer gar
ment, which was apparently the only COW
ering it had on. The little feet were bare,
and the child ran about TO overcome the
chilling effect of the cold, damp pave
ments
w
rioity prompted him to inquire the nature
of the errand that had brought them out at
such a late hour, and upon so forbidding "A
night. Just as he was about to speak to the
man, he himself asked if there was another
Cambridge car that passed that point be-
fore morning He was informed there was,
and both he and the woman returned thanks
for the information,
"Do you live in Cambridge was asked
the male member of the group.
81 do, sir was the reply.
"How is it you are out so late with this
little childr
1--WE are moving, sir, from the Highlands
to Cambridge, and this is the last OF our
furniture. We were warned out of our
house, and have been carrying our house
hold effects To our new home by hand.
This is the last load. It is light one,
as you see, aud with IL we brought our
little boy"
You all appear to be wet to the skin.
Have you been out in the rain any length
of timed"
Indeed, we have, sir; we walked from
the Highlands"
''What! with this childp
ave did, SIR
"Why didn't you take horse-carp
Pulling an old leather purse from his
noclxet he opened it, and, taking out five
corners. said: "This, sir, Is every penny
have in the world. thought If we could
walk to this point we might secure a rids
from some kind-hearted conductor for tho
balance of our journey. My wife and
would walk; we are strong and able. but
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-31
----~--------T-
y Mother Hubbard Parties.

''Don't come up tomorrow afternoon,
Charley, dear; the girls have got half
holiday, ana l am going to have Mother
Hubbard party said an uptown maiden
last night as She babe cher young man.
goodnight at the door. Charley wanted to
come badly, and promised to wear Mother
Hubbard, too, but the young lady was i'm
movable. "Men must not attend Mother
Hubbard parties" she said firmly, and
Charley went off in a huff.
Mother Hubbard parties are the very
latest, and they are not less popular than
the Mother Hubbard robe has always been
in hot westher. But the men don't know
much about them, for at Mother Hubbard
parties gentlemen are rigidly excluded.
The girls get together at the house of one of
their number soon after breakfast, and
each brings her most charming Mother
Hubbard. In this loose and somewhat Gu
pacious costume they are wont to lie around
on the floor or couch in easy and comforta-
BILE attitudes, thinking of nothing save their
own comfort and enjoyment. They eat
candy, bonbons and sweet cakes, and drink
iced tea and lemonade. They read to them
selves and to each other, and the whole day
is given up to pleasure. Gentlemen are not
admitted until after shutdown, and by that
time the comforts of the Mother Hubbard
have been surrendered for the more slightly
and becoming street robe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-31

the child cannot go any further in its bare
feet, and the man stroked the hair OF the
little fellow and spoke encouragingly to him
Tor doing as well as he had.
Yes, sir; these are very hard times,
spoke up the woman. John cannot get
work, although he goes hunting for 1t
every day We were never SO poor as we
are now. dos't know what's to become
of usn
Inc newspaper man-for it was reporter
who had become interested in the group
had kept fumoling with two silver quarters,
the only money he had, from the time he
first saw those five copper pennies. He
knew it meant beans for breakfast if he
parted with one of them, but the longer he
contemplated the poverty stricken trio the
greater became his impulse to share his
meager store with them. Fl ally he passed
one OF toe shining coins to the man.
Take this, sir, said he; I'm share what
lhave with you.n
Good bless you, sir; God bless you,
came from the grateful hearts Of the happy
couple. just chen the iingling of car-horse
bells were heard approaching; the newspa-
per man helped the little family aboard,
and AIDE them good night. When ne turned
his steps homeward he felt as happy as
though he had got big scoop on all the
other papers