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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
THE JOCKEY CLUB.
Some Curious Rules and Relics of the Most
Famous Club of Paris

Some Curious Rules and Relics Of the Most
Famous Club of Paris
One of the rules of the Jockey club
is that no stranger can cross the
threshold of the club proper. There
are one or two parlors opening from
the staiI ease which are considered rs
outside the clubs domain, and where
strangers may wait while they send in
their names. Another odd feature of
the club is long gallery decorated
with two hundred and fifty portraits
of members of the club. Some OF
these pictures are verilable carica-
lures, and excite much hilarity on the
part of those who are fortunate enough
to see them. The card rooms are, like
those of all Partisan clubs, magnifi-
cent. and are open all night The
great oval salon of the club is known
in the jargon of the members as the
Camp de Chalons 1t reminds one OF
some of the most splendid rooms al
Versailles; and in this chamber the
military element is always most
conspicuous. No Minister of War
has yet been brave enough
10 illuminate against card-playing
by officers attached to the Paris gar
rison or passing through the capital,
and the card table is refuge for the
oilic who has little 10 do except to
look forward through n long vista OF
years to his far-off promotion. The
billiard halls and the letting rooms
are all magniicenily decorated. In
this room is picture of the famous
horse that once belonged to NJ Bowes,
at one time the director of the Varie-
ties Theator. This horse, whose name
was West Australian, was sold by NJ.
Bowes for the modest price of 1875, 00C
francs, with this singular reserve;
"The former owner of this horse shall
always receive $4,000 francs on every
now bet won by the horse" This
shrowd condition brought into M.
Bowcs' pocket $4,000 francs in the
racing season Of 1884 In the betting
room is kept the celebrated betting
book, each leaf of which is numbered
and countersigned This sacred reg
lister contains the record of some of
tho most remarkable follies of this
century. All kinds of bets are here
registered. as for instance: "Such
horse has more bottom than such an
..t,o,, L,,sa ~ uMlln V 10 a. n, ., q,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
TOBACCO NEWS.

LOUISVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.
Sales on our market for the week
just closed amount to 1901 hhds.
with receipts for the same period of
9G2 hhds. Sales on our market since
January lst amount to 50,7G4 hhds.
We regret to report that prices for
the common and non-descript grades
of dark tobacco continue very low,
perhaps n shade easier than the pre-
yious week, while dark tobacco of
decided merit remains firm. Some
few sections are beginning TO COM
plain of want ofrain. The following
quotations fairly represent our mar
ket for dark tobacco:
Trash, from 81 90 to 3 90
Common to medium Tugs from 81 90
to 3 80
Dark rich Jugs extra quality from
81 90 to so. Ell =
Common leaf from 5 90 TO 6 so.
Good leaf extra length, from VI 80
to9 so.
Medium TO good leaf from vs. 90 10
Q %.
Dark wrappery leaf from so 90 10
GLOVER ~ DURRETT.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

A Hebrew beggar appeared in
Louisville this week, a phenomenon
few people have seen. The Jews are
very thrifty, and know how to enjoy
life better than any people on the
globe.-IIopkinsville South Kentuck-
ian and Henderson Cleaner.
The above is a verbatim, ct literatim,
ct punctuatum, reprint ofan editorial
as it appeared in both the above
named papers. 1t is an interesting
news item and desiring to give it to
our readers, we do SO crediting il to
both papers,-Calhoun Democrat.
We are not disposed to quarrel over
an editorial paragraph, but we will
bet all we have that that paragraph
is one of half dozen the Cleaner got
from us.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

There is now surplus of$l30, 600,
600. in the Treasury increasing at thu
rate of 100000 per month, yet tht
Republicans say"let her accumulate.
Every cent of this vast sum is blood
money taken from the people and re.
moved from the legitimate channels
of trade. Owing TO the political
makeup of congress the people can
hope for no relief this year. "A Rep
ublican Senate will never agree upon
the Mills bill, and the Democratic
House will never vote for Republic
can bill. Thus far both parties de-
serve criticism, but when it is remem-
bered that a Democratic administra-
ton is on trial, it is wise that Demo-
cratic Congressman should stick TO
their own bill, and it is criminal
spitefulness that the Republicans
should try to manufacture political
capital by refusing TO vote for mea-
sure that Is eminently just and essen
ial TO the material prosperity of the
OuntrV
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07


Speaking of the Chicago and Gulf
road the Chicago Times says:
president Merrick says that the
construction of the Gulf & Chicago
road is now assured. The route has
been surveyed as far north as Clarks-
vile, Tenn, the profile and engineer
work has been completed on 375 miles
of the line in the state of Alabama
the right way has been secured for
the entire route, and between $1,000
600 and 81 100000 obtained from local
subscription. The contract has been
let and work commenced on thirty
miles of the road from Faunsdale
south toward Cedar Point. The
property is bonded at $25, 900 per mile
and the bonds have been placed with
an English syndicate, which recently
sent specialinspector to this country
to examine into the enterprise.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Rbhsally va moi Col, i, NJ, Rlak.
ardsan In HE aanotum al Glasgow.
lie was running a fan with one hand
and writing bucolics with the other.
Deeply impressed with his disser-
tation ON the "Newspaper man." we
found him mild-mannered, inter-
resting, versatile journalist welding
pen as sharp and flashing as rspicr
washed in sunlight. He is zone of
the finest" and deserves every word of
praise he gets. In Bowling Green we
visited the Times office. Col. John
Gaines was out but Bro. Morning
star "showd us through"-and such
an Office! Gold cutters on the roof
carpets in the hall ways, the business
office finished in cherry and plato glass,
type writers and a thousand other
luxuries one would never expect in a
country Office. Up stairs three hand
some gentlemen sat at mahgony desks
writing editorials and things" TO the
soft strains of an aeoliau harp fast
encd in the window. Touch a con-
cealed button and the mystic electric
current would call up faint orches.
trail raptures. No wonder the Times
is darling wonder! Then we were
shown the lair of the editor-in- chief
"a room with gilt walls, rich tapes
try, luxurious BRUSSELS, gas fixtures
to serve at Windsor-and to think
that all this was in country town.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

County Clerk Breathitt has opened
his record book for the registration
Of physicians. All the doctors who
do not register befor next April, pay
ing the fee of 80 cents, will practice
physic at their peril. This is in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the
new empericism law, and it is intend
ed TO shut off quacks and vendors OF
nostrums. The law is quite explicit
and all physicians should read it and
keep on the safe side.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

There is popular fallacy preached
by Republicans that "a high tariff
makes high wages" In protection
Germany wages are n per cent. low
er than in free trade England. Ev-
erybody knows that Mexico has a
higher tariff than this country, yet
Mexican laborers are not half as well
paid as workingmen In the United
States. The fact of the business Is
the tariff does not affect wages ma
terially. The price of labor like the
price of wheat, tobacco, etc, is regu-
lated by demand and supply. When.
ever two men want 10 hire one man,
wages are high whenever two men
want TO hire to one man, wages are
low. This is the claw of hire"
whether the tariff be as low as rail
fence or as high as the moon.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Speaking of stealing editorials we
heard good one from jim Richard
son of the Glasgow Times. Says
jim: "One week got out a spicy
editorial column. The next week it
appeared in full in one of my esteemed
contemporaries unmarried by even the
remotest suggestion of a credit.
The next week one of the leading
papers in the state complimented the
thief handsomely on his clever work.
and the next week the fiend copied
the compliment and insinuated in a
kind of Pecksniflian way that he
could beat that work anytime.
Since that time l have never had the
boldness to reproach these piratical
gentlemen who steal my editorials
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

The Democrats of Christian county
should take steps at once TO organize
a big Cleveland and Thurman club.
We suggest that early in Septemer a
big barbecue be given in this city and
all The hosts from the counties round
be invited TO come and eat sheep with
lis. We can get John Rhea, Bill Ellis,
Jim Mckenzie and other orators to do
the talking.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

The Temperance Camp meeting"
at Dawson will doubtless draw big.
The gentlemen who adopt this meth
ofpromulgating their views are ire
quenily subjected to singing criti-
cisms but really it does seem that il
they consciously feel that they are
right, il would be crlminallY foolish
for them to sit in the caves of earth
and nurse their convictions in silence
There may be evils incident to these
large gatherings, so there are TO all
large crowds. The cause is not re
sponsible for the wrong-doing 1t il
the individuals themselves who must
b ,ar the censure. No man can blame
these temperance people for adopting
the same means of propagating theli
principles that are adopted by all
other parties or factions, civil or re-
ligious. lil IN .@t3
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

AT meeting of laboring men, in
indianapolis, last week, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously
adopted: ave are unalterably OPP
posed to the election of Benjamin
Harrison to the Presidency Of the
United States, because his life and
official record fully demonstrate that
he is blindly welded TO the corporate
powers of the country, and has 10
proper regard for the interest of the
labor"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
News from the West.

Miss Wabash (of Chicago)-I hoar
that young Mr. Porcinc is fitting HIM
self for the stage.
Miss Breezy-Yes, and think It is
too amusing. heard him say that he
ought to do well as he had large
repertoire; he meant abattoir Of
course. and it will take large abat-
toir to ct Jim Porcino for tho stage.
Besides 1t belongs to his father /
don't suppose he'll have dollar I'M
iii the old gentleman dies. ~ X
Sun.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Maxwell, the st. Louis trunk muir
derer, has induced the British gov
eminent to solicit respite for him
on The ground that he is an English
subject. If Judge Lynch had taken
charge of that case several years ago,
there would have been a deal oftrou-
BILE saved all around.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

The kick against free wool comes
from the states that don't grow sheep.
llow's this? 1t surely can not be the
traffic that is hurt; no, no, merely
the howl of the Republicans who
will do anything to oppose the DEM
ocrats.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
aourg oaAsagtAN Nusas,


AUG. 3rd.-The wheat has all been
threshed and the farmers were agree
ably surprised at the yield being so
much better than expected. The
corn and tobacco looks well but needs
rain badly.
The death of Miss Fannie Wilson
cast quite gloom over the commu-
nifty. She was very lovsble Young
lady and had many warm friends,
who turned out en- masse to her funcr-
al and burial. The pail bearers CON
sisted of her young gentlemen
friends.
The Circle meeting at Olivet the
18th and 29th was largely attended,
and interesting subjects were dis
cussed, good dinner and good time
generally. Rev. A. W. Meacham
preached an excellent sermonon Sun
day, would like to mention all those
who took part, but space forbids, but
feel thatMr.C slvinMetcalfe's essay de-
serves more than a passing notice. 1t
showed deep thought, rare culture
and was highly appreciated.
Miss Susie Tandy, of your city has
been visiting the family of Esq. Will
kins for some time.
Misses Claggett and GRUMPY, of
lIopkinsville and ElktoD, have been
visiting Miss Mary Brame for two or
three weeks.
Mr.. w. b. Mason is quite sick with
hux.
Miss Georgia Adams, of Logan, is
the family of Mr.. ], b, Rad
ford.
The was 10 service at Locust Grove
On the 4th Sabbath as the church is
being repaired.
Miss Sallie Pearce has been visit
ng at Mr.. j. T. Stegar's for week.
Frank Carr son of Mr. ], J, Carr,
lad the misfortune to stick pitch
Ork nearly through his foot last
The party at Mr.. w. b. Masons on
he night of the 9th was quite a sue
PISS, every one seemed TO enjoy it
cry much.
Miss Sudie West, of Church Hill, \
isited friends in this vicinity recent I
Misses Annie and Fannie Carter Ct
ltertained their young friends de-
yhtfully on the evening of the 3lst.
nose who have ever had the good G
rtune TO partake of Mr.. and Mrs. A. /,
Carriers hospitality know what TO g
pect when they are invited. Music F
i'd conversation held sway until the
'stess announced supper 10 which
did ample justice. All went home 81
ishing Mr.. and Mrs. Carter would -
ve many more such entertainments
Mrs. Otis Elicit, of GAINESVILLE, has
'en visiting friends in South Chris
an for some time. +
The tramp's heart aches as black +
'rries disappear. But straw ricks
G plentiful and apples, peaches and
alter melons are getting ripe.
There is good deal of sickness in
is section. 4
Mrs. SPooPENDYKE. y
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

On every 500 of imports tho tariff
duties amount to $47l0-that is the
people have 10 pay $l47l0 for every
800 worth of goods they buy from
eastern manufacturers. The Mills
bill proposes to reduce these duties
to $40 40, not low enough, but it is
the best that can be done at this time
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Gen. p. II. Sheridan died, at Nom
quit, Mass, Sunday night at 10: 20
o'clock. Gen. Sheriden was in COM
mand of the Army and was one of
the most brilliant military leaders OF
the century,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Over in Puritanic Clarksville a
man can not even buy cigar on
Sunday much less get shave or a
saucer of ice cream. Some of these
days fiery chariot will come along
aud scoop up Clarksville, gullies and
all, and take it away.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Those Kentucky towns which have
been posing as Summer resorts" have
about concluded that they are too near
the internal regions, judging by the
late weather supply, to play out the
boast.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

1t is probable that Hon. John w.
LDckett, of Henderson, will be APP
pointed district elector. There is
none worthier of the honor or more
competent to discharge the duties OF
the position.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

The Italian tobacco contract calls
for $500 hogsheads of Kentucky to-
bacco on August 20. 1t is to be hoped
that this contract will have the effect
TO bring prices up somewhat.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

John Rhea and Billy O'Bradly are
playing a game of hide and seek over
the State. If the chivalrous Rhea
ever comes up with the tricky
Fenian there will be mighty set-to.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

A bar association for this Appel
late Court district was organized at
Crittenden Springs last week.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

The fatal mistake of the campaign
is that Gen. Harrison did not get
Ignatius Donnelly to write his biog-
raphy. Donnelly is good on ciphers
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Congressman Bill Stone has written
his constituents an open letter APP
pealing for reelection, which will
surely be accorded him. <l Nh
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

A religious exchange has leader
headed Unavoidable Modernity."
We presume il was theological de-
fense of tho hustle.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Col. II. NJ. McCarty will take
charge of the Russellville Herald as
editor. We welcome him to the
"Pennyrile" right cordially.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Gen. Harrison is fatally afflicted
with a grandson stroke.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
Bank Of HoPkinsvi|e
JUNE 80, 1888.
LIABILITIES:

j. E. MCPHERSON, CASHIER.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this July
and, 1858 J. Z. BRADEN,
NOTARY PUBLIC G. &.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07

Everybody gives a sigh of relief
that the election is over.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-08-07
Doctors, Register!

Mrs. SPooPENDYKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-06
LOCAL BREyIT1Es.

It Is said that tue Rechabites of this city
are ahnnt to ra-oreanizs teri here
Unifofiu k4nt. X vi P. will meet so
night ct the Asnory fer instruction au
drill.
The chain gang was at work to day clean.
ing the snow from the sidewalks around
the market building.
A party Of masqueradefS from the First
ward were out last night and had = merry
time making their rcunds.
Az adj ,urned meeting Of the District
Grange of Northern Virginia will be held
in this city on Thursday the 9th instant
Bishop a. W. WiIson delivered an interest.
ing lecture laes night at the NJ. h. Church
South on his recent tour around the world.
Refuge Council, No y, Of Jonadabs, of
this city, wach was organized on The 18Th
of November, now has membership OF one
hundred and twenty-five.
1t is said that the Old Dominion Boat
Ciuh have in contemplation the erection of
q new and larger boat house and will in all
PROBABILITY hold fair to raise funds for that
purpose.
II is said that some of the conductors On
the railroads leading into this city are 10 the
udUlt VI tciliuS stTduSeio "uou hshcu ooNul
the hotels in this city that there are none
here This is all wrong.
In the U. S. Senate yesterday, Mr. Riddle
berger reported favoraolS. with amend
ments. the bill incorporating the George
town Barge, Dock, Elevator and Railroad
Company, and the sarlo was placed on the
calendar.
The police report last night as being clear
and cold with one prisoner and six dodgers
at the station house. The only css before
the Mayor this morning was that OF
young man arrested by Officer McCuen on
the charge Of being drunk and disorderly.
He was discharged.
The regular monthly meeting OF Lee
Camp was held last night at which resoiu-
tions of thanks to those who 80 successfully
managed the recent baZsr were adopted.
The address to have been delivered By Capt.
k. Kemper was, at the Captains request,
postponed till the next meeting
1t is understood that the various druggists oil
the city will bo summoned to appear before the
next grand jury, when certain charges that the
pharmacy laws of the State are being violated will
be investigated.
The regular drills of tho Alexandria Light In
fantry. which had been suspended during the
rebuilding of their armoIy, were resumed last
night.
A dramatic club to be known as the John nc.
Culough Club is being organized in Ibis city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-06

Crew DIscHA,,RGBD.-A Sailor With a
fGor.lne.-Most efthe crew ofthe ship Sgrea,
which arriyed here 90 Friday from Fepsa
GOA, have been discharged, and this morn.
,ug the captain left for Philadelphia where
Ss has been ordered to take command OF a
val" Va to sal for China. The ship was LEFT IN
.aa'ee q mate and three men, one OF
Saom IS Frenchmsn, who mas strange
history He says that his uncle died some
n . ago and left him $50, 900, but that he Is
S so' 10 come into possession of the money ill
a ae asS served eight hundred days as a sail
" ~; W the American marine service. He say 8
-; ,4.S was doue that he might become famll
nj with the English language. which bis
S alvie wished him to acquire, but which be
t %uuio not study at school. He says his
u wv Will be I'D during the coming summer,
o mueh he will return to France, present his
sapefs showing that hs has served bis time
- d sailor and claim his fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-06

The HAEEY MURDER.-Charles Cook,
accused Of the murder at Norfolk OF Edgar
Heney, the news-vender, formerly of this
city, has made confession acknowledging
that he Killed Haney on the night of the
9th af February. He stated that both were
on a iroiic and drinking heavily. AZ 1l:30
o'clock they started home, and when near
the railroad depot Haney made an insulting
proposition 10 Cook about HE sister Annie, a
girl sixteen years of age. a fight resulted,
and Cook struck Hauey severe blow in
tue face with his fist. when they clirched
and cutched each other by the throat. He
Cook choked Haney until the blood squirt
ed cut his mouth before he let go. Haney
dropped to the ground unconscious and in
Two minutes was dead. Cook says be re-
noVed be body to the lumber yard adjoin
ing, and after securing Haney's watch and
c1ain aud other iewelry went home. He
mad no motive whatever, he says, in Killing
haneY, aud had DO idea be was choking him
10 death Cook has lied so pevsis'eotly
since his Incarceration that this statement is
not behaved He declares he did NOT kill
tae msn for robbery, and yet when he found
'asi Hauey was dead he robbed the body OF
everything valuable on It and carried the
pinnder home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-06

CLEANING SNOW FROM THE PAYMENT.
la tie autobiography OF the late Benjamin
HsIioweIl the following is found
''We kept as few domesiics az would per-
ioyn the ordinsry family labor, aud when
there would be fall of snow, iDasmuch as
there vas large extent OF brick pavement
to clean, the front pavement being ninety
I've feet by eighteen, besides q grest deal
between the buildings and in tie paths
mack, took il upon myself to have this
done. would get up early, half hour be-
fore sunrise, and collect al! the spades, SHOW
els, broOms, etc, about tbs establishment,
aud plscs them out of sight, but where
could -oon get them if wanted, aud COM
mence myself 10 shovel of the snow. Soon
oDa OF the early risers would come ana say.
Mr.. Halowel. let me have that shovel
would hand it to him very politely and get
aGotter TOOL. Another student would come
aud say. Benjamin, let me have that
broom would pleasantly hand 1t to Dim
and get another. and so proceed tlis every
shovel, spade. broom and hoe on the prem
ICES would be employed over peer and ali.
never gave mp the last one, but kept it for
nv own USE When s. student would want
il would tel. hin, No, such student has
been at work good white, get his shovel
and there would be pleasant struggle as
TO who should have tho privilege of using
the tool. In his way, time and again, we
bad ali the psvements cleaned before break
fast, the students enjoying it and going in
TO their meal in he fine spirits that PLEASANT
and useful exercise gives. Tt was play.
Everything can be moved II you
touch the right spring"