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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

The fourth section of a train west
bound on the New York, Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio railroad, carrying G.
A. r. veterans from Youngstown,
Ohio, and vicinity to the encamp-
ment at Columbus, was wrecked
Monday afternoon, and killed four
persons and wounded % others.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14
THE PRESIDENTS FORMAL
AccEP TANcE.

cannot pu blish entire the let
he President formally accept
nomination by the st. Louie
ON, but from the extracts
make it will be easily seer
between the two great par.
d clearly stated that when the
resident takes stand he is
there to stay that he is the champion
of the laborer; that he is the enemy
of "trusts," which are grinding the
the poor man to death, and
well, we can only advise our readers
to study the letter, for they will find
it the most patriotic morsel they have
Toasted their eyes on for two or three
decades. As Speaker Carlisle says,
it is so clear and distinct that every
voter can understand it. Read it; it
will do your soul good:
"Washington, d. c., Sept. Sion.
Patrick A. Collins and others, Com
mittee, etc. Gentlemen in ad-
dressing to you my formal accept
ance of the nomination Of the
Presidency of the United States, my
thoughts persistently dwell upon the
impressive relation of such action to
the American people, whose conf
dence is thus invited, and to the pol
itical party to which l belong, just
entering upon contest for continued
supremacy. The world does not af-
ford a spectacle more sublime than is
furnished when millions of free and
intelligent American citizens select
their Chief Magistrate, and bid one
of their number to find the highest
of earthly honors and the full meas
ure of public dutyin ready submission
to their will. 1t follows that can
didate for this high Office can never
forget that when the turmoil and the
strife which attend the selec-
ton of its incumbent shall
be heard no more, there must be 10
the quiet calm which follows com
plete and solemn self-consecration by
the peoples chosen President of every
faculty and endesvor to the service
of confiding and generous nation of
freemen.
These thoughts are intensified by |
the light of experience in the Presi-
Dental Office, which has soberly i'm
pressed me with the severe response
bility which it imposes, while it has
luickened my love for American in
and taught me the priceless
value of the trust of my countrymen.
It is of the highest Importance that
those who administer our Govern
ment should jealousy protect and
the rights of American cit
liens at home and abroad, and should
strive to achieve for our country her
proper place among the nations ofthe
earth but there is no people whose
home interests are so great, aud whose
objects Of domestic concern
deserve so much watchfulness and
care.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14
DOWN WITH THE TRUSTS.

"The platform adopted by the late
National Convention of our party
contains the following declaration:
Judged by Democratic principles
the interests of the people are betray-
ed when by unnecessary taxation,
trusts and combinations are permit
ted and fostered which, while unduly
enriching the few that combine, rob
the body of our citizens by depriving
them as purchasers of the benefits of
natural competition.
eve believe that these trusts are
the natural offspring of market ar
tificially restricted; that an inordi-
nately high tariff, beside furnishing
the temptation for their existence, en-
larges the limit within which they
may operate against the people, and
thus increases the extent of their pow
er for wrong-doing. With an unal-
terable hatred for all such schemes,
we count the checking of their bale
full operations among the good results
promised by revenue REFORM"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Ithas been figured out that on sl0l.-
so worth of various articles (5l in
number) used by farmers, tax OF
1913 so must be paid. This is little
over one third of the cost. The Re.
publican party says the farmer must
keep on paying this exhorbitant tax
The Democratic party through, its
platform and the Mills bill, Says re.
duce it," Which party is entitled to
the farmers vote state Journal
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

1t has been declared by the Attor-
ney General of Indiana that the
White Caps that have given so much
trouble in that state can only be put
down by the strong arm of the mill
tary. Exchange a few black caps for
some of the white ones. Might fac
ilitate matters some.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

George Dittoe says a nightmare will
cause a man to at least moan and
turn over in bed; but a nightcow
will make woman jump clear out
of bed. We know this to be a fact,
Notwithstanding we're no woman.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

John S. Rhea is reported to have
said in his speech at Shelbyville the
other day: "Not drop of blood in
my veins, from the crown ofmy head
to the sole fmy foot, but is rebel
Democratic" Hold up on that stuff,
Johnny the war is over.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

The retaliation message, which has
troubled the Republicans SO much as
Campaign document" seems to be
looked at from a different standpoint
by the English government. Itstated
that the Canadian authorities have
been directed to back down. "Rah
for Groverl"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Mr. Thobe who gained so much
notoriety as an opponent of Mr..
Carlisle for congress, was again of
fered the nomination on the Labor
ticket but saw fit to decline, and WISE
ly too.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14
We Enjoy a Rush,

And that is what we have had in the
way of job work for some time, and
the rush is still on. But bring along
your work +; we are prepared to fill all
orders promptly.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

The Interior Journal puts it that
the Republicans propose to maintain
the war tariff and squander the sur
plus; the democrats seek to reduce
the war tariff and lift the burden Of
over-taxation from the people.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

The City of Columbus, o, is now
taxed to her utmost to entertain the
Grand Army, but it seems she is go.
ing to do what some larger cities
have failed in-make all who attend
comfortable.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Samuel Drake suicided at Spring
field, Mo-, because he was closely pur-
sued by four living wives. When
it is considered how warm one wom-
an makes it for ahusband sometimes,
Drake should be excused for his rash
ort
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Hon Asher G. Caruth has been de-
clared the Congressional candidate
in the 9th District by the Democratic
Committee, provided no other aspirant
presents his claim by Sept. 25th.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Settlements are made monthly now
between the Auditor and Treasurer
as required by law. In the mean
while no settlement has been made
with Tate,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Carlisle is so strong that he is hard
to down in his district. Even the
Fox the Laborites have put on the
track will not fly fast enough to get
there,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

The House, by the vote of 176 10
4, has given the President power to
settle with Canada as she may de-
serve.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14
.entucky Day at
centennial Exposition
.Jubt the Kentucky delega-
was such as the day warranted.

Augusta, Ca, has gone wet The
streets were covered with water
Tuesday on account of an overflow OF
the Savannah River.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Another editor has been recognized
by the Democratic administration.
Spencer Cooper, of the Hazel Green
Herald has been appointed post mas
fer
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14
OUR HOME INTERESTS.


"Among these are the regulation of
a sound financial system suited to our
needs, thus securing an efficient agen-
cy of national wealth and general
prosperity; the construction and
equipment of means of defense, to in
sure our national safety and main
tain the honor beneath which such
national safety reposes; the protec-
ton of national domain, still stretch
ing beyond the needs of a century's
expansion, and its preservation for
the settler and the pioneer of our
marvellous growth sensible and sim
cere recognition of the value of Amer
lean labor, leading to the scrupulous
cares and just appreciation of the in
terests of our workingmen the lin
itation and checking of such monop-
olistic tendencies aud schemes as in
terfere with the advantages and BEN
efits which the people may rightly
claim a generous regard and care for
our surviving soldiers and sailors and
the widows and orphans of s1ch as
have died, to the end that while the
appreciation of their services and sac
rifices is quickened, the application
of their pension funds to improper
causes may be prevented. =
In the consciousness that much has
been done in the direction of good gov
eminent by the present Administra-
ton, and submitting its record to the
fair inspection of my countrymen, l
indorse the plat form thus presented,
with the determination that, If am
again called to the Chief Magistracy,
there shall be a continuance of deyot-
ed endeavor to advance the interests
of the entire country.
| THE CONSUMER PAYS THE TAX.
The cost of the Government must
continue to be met by tariff duties
collected at our custom houses upon
imported goods and by internal rev
enue taxes assessed upon spirituoul
and malt liquors, tobacco and oleo
margine.
~ suppose that it is needless te ex
plain that all these duties and assess
ments are added to the articles upor
which they are levied, and thus be
come a tax upon all those who buy
these articles for use and consump
ton.
UNNECESSARY TAXATION IS UNJUs,
TAXATION.
"And yet this is our condition. w,
are annually collecting at our custom
houses and by means of our interna
revenue taxation many millions II
excess of all legitimate needs. As 8
consequence, there now remains in thu
National Treasury a surplus of NOR,
than one hundred and thirty Million
of dollars. No better evidence coulC
be furnished than that the people ar,
exorbitantly taxed. The extent o
the superfluous burden indicated by
this surplus will be better appreciated
when 1t ia suggested that the surplus
alone represents taxation aggregatinl
more than one hundred and elgh
thousand dollars IN county contain
ing fifty thousand inhabitants.
"Taxation has always been the feat
ure of organized government
the hardest to reconcile with
the peoples ideas of free
dom and happiness. When present.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

ed in direct form nothing will arouse
popular discomfort more quickly and
profoundly than unjust and unneces-
sary taxation. Our farmers, mechan-
les, laborers, and all our citizens, close
ly scan the slightest increase in the
taxes assessed upon their lands and
other property, and demand good
reasons for such an increase. And
yet they seem to be expected, in some
quarters, TO regard the unnecessary
volume of insidious and indirect tax
alton visited upon them by our pres
ent rate of tariff duties with indifler-
ence, if not with favor,
While such efforts should be made
as are consistent with public duty and
sanctioned by sound judgment, to
avoid danger by the useful disposition
of the surplus now remaining in the
Treasury, it is evident that if its dis
tribution were accomplished, another
accumulation would soon take its
place, if the constant flow of redun-
dant income was not checked at its
source by reform in our present tar
if laws.
THE TRUE REMEDY.
awe do not propose to deal with
those condi tions by merely attempt
ing to satisfy the people of the truth
of abstract theories, nor alone urging
their assent 70 political doctrine. We
resent to them the proposition that
they are unjustly treated in the extent
ofpresent Federal taxation thrt as a
result a condition of extreme danger
exists, and that it is for them to demand
remedy, and that defense and safe
ty promised in their free Government.
We believe that the same means
which are adopted TO relieve the
Treasury of its present surplus and
prevent its recurrence should cheap
en- to our people the cost ofsupplying |
their daily wants. Both of these OBJ
jects we seek, in part to gain by re-
ducing the present tariff rates upon
the necessaries of life.
DEMOCRACY LABoR's FRIEND.
"True to the undertaking course of
the Democpatic party, we will not
neglect the interests of workingmen.
In all efforts to remedy existing evils, '
we will furnish no excuse for the loss
Of employment or the reduction of the
wage of honest toll. On the scontra-
~, we propose, in any adjustment of
our revenue laws, to concede to such
encouragement and advantage
o the employers of domes-
ic labor, as will easily compen-
'ste for any difference that may exist
the standard of wages which
should be paid to our laboring men
md at the rate allowed in other coun-
.ries. We propose, too, by ex-
the market for our manufac-
lures TO promote the steady employ
nent of labor, while by cheapening
he cost of the necessarles of life, we
increase the purchasing power Of the
wages and add to the
comforts of his home.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

We carry q nice
in the rear OF our
glad to Ill all Or
friends will re-
give US q call, and
prices than any
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

We would be
glad to show you
our stock Of conn
terpanes, Towels,
Napkins, t abb Q
Linens, Handker-
chiefs 90. &c. We
make the bold as
sertion and stand
ready to prove 1t
that ours are the
cheapest in the
city.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-09-14

Swiss Embroid-
cries, Hamburgs,
india Linens, Vic
toria La W n 8,
Checked Muslins,
and all White
Goods for cheaper
than you can buy
them d ow n in
town. Please try
us on these goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-23
NOTES AND CONN ENTS.

The BROOKLYN club defeated Zach. PhniDs's ambition
be president OF the American Association.
A meeting OF the committee recently appointed to draw
up limited rule Association will be held about
January l.
The ba sebalI managers only intend to reduce the
PLAYERS salaries umpires will also be attended
Last season the American Association had the highest
Drlccd stan OF in this From
present indications IL seems doubtful whether single
one Of last wears stan will olhciste next
Mcouade. old Association stand by. has already
ecned with the League. and IT Is highly probably that
GaInev the prince Of umDreS will follow suit in few
DAYS This only Doescher and Ferguson of the
old stan and IT, is hardly probable either will
reaupolned next Doeschcr did not give salts
faction. is opposition to Fereu'on's
appointment Bobby" Mathews, the veteran pitcher
NAV be appointed Of the Associations Dlayruers lie
is fitted in for the position
Catcher Murphy viii probably sign New-York con-
tact IN a few That viii make SIX Giants the list
John T. McGlone who has late been earning a neat
the Navv Yard in BROOKLYN has signed to play
with the Detroit club. lie is Ceveland's old third
baseman and ought be valuable for the Wover-
Nothing been heard officially from Manager Mutre
for several He has satchei full OF
him expects to BAG some game in few DAVIS.
The INDIANAPOLIS club. II is said viii Denny
Class which that he will less than So 500
salary king Of third basen2n will object this
In words well chosen as forcble.
The Cleveland club after both Gore and Hornuna to
u
League infant is In earnest but Gore will remain IN
.New-York.
Baseball plavers who drink season may
be put down in Class y. orr
Much hard will have 10 be done before either
the New England Southern Leagues be nut In the
Geld.
Sowders. Boston's excelient Young pitcher Is highly
incensed at recently published he IS great
oyster eater and wine drinker He does object TO
bvaves but he never drinks ANYTHING that ntoxicateS
The Manchester club is said have $40 600
last wear. It paid 1900 o In
debtedness
The Baltimore clubs prospects for do not
look bright The IS making little effort TO
strengthen the nine. and unless the Il greatly
hound 10 have another disastrous season.
The local laugh the idea that there is
combination among the Giants to raise their salaries
They acknowledge that several OF the players
arc demanding money
What Dlaver New-York will Get to take the place of
Ward he Washington Is bothering
cha muions. Denny would be acceptable or even the
bean-fed Wise might do.
Latham the noisy third basomsn OF the St. Louis club
who is the rather the naver in the
Fashions COMPANY at the Grand ODers House
BROOKLYN. this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-23
WAS THIS MIRRIAGBA FAILURE,

From The Baltimore American. -
the Navy Department the question whether marriage
is failure or not After various expressions Of opn,
I hsa h aaef Sssp s %aS 9ss
common everyday illustration Of domestic NE !:
you can command will tell you true story,
gentlemen, and when I am through there VIII be
Viii sSeaS Of ' wers nU better off By the marriage
tie. You all know that wen: to E Eng on z
Portsmouth vas stranger but my pockets o w1rs
o. n nsa S SsSS we t woSd make Tor me ali the
friends wanted After stay there for some time.
made the aeqaanan1ce Of many peop pre- a mS,Ss
to get into such circles as would be OF service to
wanted to s sDSw Of s sse OF S in
the building Of their ships found plenty % sI msp
the men thought would 90 me The most GOO;
never thought that an oSe S bo trSSa ,uiIma
ton was given ne that the OFFICER had Some vaIr mail
its Weight in gold rallied al the officers house
one evening, and was kindly received did no.
/ wanted, and what money would give HIM ,or
the Information he possessed luckily. his wife was
present at the Interview ana she Intended nrs
began to assume confidential anss and song
S Tas w s Ss she iS proved to
After had slmCst talked the young officer bin'i
sve me the dss red promise he surprised M W
plying that his honor was at stake, ana MS position
nit him grant my request ! thought II was al
up, and as / rose To leave, ] said Make up your
mind quickly. as l leave here in day Tho
offer l make you will give your home happiness for
many q day, and the secrets you reveal Will never b.
divulged.' This did not move him. and left telG
house, never expecting 10 hear from them The mex,
day, l getting ready to leave my room at tho
hotel, heard a gentle knock at my door. Como In
said and who should visitor be but the officers
wife She walken Il the desk IN my foom and laid
down q package ] knew that It. contained what
wanted. without saying word. sho quietly With
drew. Her presence In tho room not over a
minute, but, my hopes and ambitions were centred
In that package. II vas angels visit to Ihs
package contained everything wanted. down to tho
minuiest detail That night trusted messengnr
carried to tho lady a box Ia which. gentlemen, was
money enough TO keep any OF las in good siyie
for at least four five years l glad that no
woman helped In the Undertaking for her saae
for While everything I'm her house neat and nee,
Yet saw. aud IN fact knew. that she and her husband
did ~ot have thing more than bare subsistence,
and also knew that tho amount she received from me
was looked upon az fortune. Gentlemen, do you
think that made mistake in marrying thar
woman :, As tho listeners |ero all married men,
smiles stole their faces. and the application
one that involved more than one question; they
silently stole ont OF tie inom probably 10 think how
a domestic ala OF that kind CO nd he best discussed
In public without involving too Li-ch of the house
m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-23
HOLIDAY GAYETY IN CHICAGO
ELECTRIC LIGHTS BELL TELEPHONE
RATES-INvENTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY.

Chicago. Dec 22.-Chicago has had her first touch
of winter this week. and will probably have regula-
ton Christmas weather next week The crowds of
holiday shoppers in the streets and shops have been
larger than have been known here before, there
being apparent dmlnution from carly in the morn
ing until late at night In society the week has been
comparatively dull one, but there IS be end of
festivities during the holidays. The opening of the
Onarvay TobOggan Club is for night. and gen
eral turnout Of the members of this fashionable
ganzaon looked for All the arrangements for the
Bachelor and Benedict parties have been made,
the first Of their balls will be given Monday week An.
ether series OF club pasies which looked forward
70 with much eagerness has Just been organized They
are to be called the Assemblies" and viii give
three balls in private houses on the North Side One
Of these is to be al Mrs Cyrus II. McCormick's an.
ether vt Mrs. Potter Pamer's, and the third at Mrs.
Farwers The Harvard Gee Club is coming out here
for the first time in its history, and the many Harvard
men here are working hard 10 make their first
cer here. January 3, a great success. All the
boxes in Central Music Hail. and most OF the seats
have already been sold there is not much doubt
the success Of their efforts. The Yale Cleo Club
also gives concert next week
decided step in the substitution of electricity for
gas In Chicago will be taken tomorrow or Monday
night, when large portion OF the city will be
illuminated by the new electric lights which have
been put up. The system built and IS owned BIZ
the city. and It is expected that In time electricity
viii supplant gas In all the streets, and that the
municipality will supply private houses with electric
light Just II does with wafer The work was be KUN
last August, and now there are sixty miles OF
wire In the new plant All the wires are laid under
ground, in substantial permanent cOnduts. and are
carried up inside the lamp posts. Every precaution
been taken against possible future danger per
sons coming into contact with the wires The streets
In which the lamps already placed are
Michiganave from Rush TO JacksOnst.: Madson-st,
from Mchgan-ave. to Ashland ave. (; Van Buren-st
from Fifth ave. to H&sted-st Halsted, from Van
Buren, to Madison; Desplanes, from Van Buren, 10
Randolph; k1ftha from Randolph TO Van Buren
Washington, from La Sale TO Desplaines. These arc
the subs' sntlsl trunk lines, into which a number o
arurs run but lamps viii be placed until
alter the year begins. There also lis light
q tAs bridgeA II IL asserted that the displacement