Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-07-20
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National Democratic Campaign Book
which he expects to be ready for
distribution in ten days or two weeks.
The position which Col. Lamont has
occupied towards the President rem
ders the work valuable campaign
document.
Though our citizen, the Hon. w.
o. Bradley, lost the nomination at
the Chicago Convention, the follow
ing will show the estimation in
which he is still held by his admirers,
AT the examination of the colored
school teachers last Friday, one ques-
ton put, was, "Name 10 of the most
noted men of the United States
One sable-hued instructor of tie
"young idea wrote William o. Brad
ley following by such lesser lights as
Cleveland, Blaine and others.-Dan-
vile Advocate.
The Republicans are kicking up
great Robbery over the birth of Ilar-
rison's new grandchild, and a strang-
err to the country and its ways would
conclude that the affair was a piece
of deep craftsmanship conceived amid
the cOnvolu ions of the Generals
own brain and brought to success
ful issue under his immediate super
vision and advice. A Presidential
canvass in this country seems to
bring TO The surface all the childish
traits of our people. but this last is
so far the most babylsh of all.
The Atlanta correspondent of the
st Louis Globe Democrat says "There
is great interest displayed over the
probability of discovering diamond |
field twelve miles out of the city. In |
Clayton county some time ago a
farmer discovered peculiar stone,
which he brought to Atlanta for ex-
animation. 1t was sent to New York
where 81 800 was paid for it as dia-
mOnd. Tbis brought Prof. Calden,
south African diamond miner to the
city, and he declares the geologic
formation where the diamond was
discovered to be the same as that of
Kimberly in south Africa. Last
nigh Mr.. IIelntz came in with anoth-
oT-colored diamond and several rare
stones, all confirming Calden's theo- {
ry that ii is diamond reef. Atlanta
peop'e have been slow to believe Z,
that there is genuine diamond mine +
within twelve miles of them. They are
in fair way TO have theireyes opened.
The discovery or second diamond 9
is regarded as sure indication that
here are more diamonds and plenty
Of them on the reef"
The statement that the woman, Lau-
ra Bell, was married TO the late Gov.
of this State, is erroneous.
This woman, who has recently re.
-unred TO Louisville to rc-engage in
ler nefarious trade, was formely
/ well known courtesan of Louisville.
As Laura White and Laura Bell she 4
was one of the widest and most ex- c
ravagant of her class. Her name was
constantly before the public, and
did she become notorious p
after she formed a liason with Gov. $
Bramlett. b
The woman's insolence was phe- i
lomenal. In great procession of D
Masons on June 4, one ofthe finest and
srgest celebrations of st. Johns day
~ the Masons of Louisville, a promi- I'll
lent feature of the procession was =
laura Bell, Haunting her charms in an
open barouche. She would not leave
he procession until force of po-
icemen was summoned. E
When Gov. Bramlette died police
orce had to be called to prevent Laura
Bell from disturbing the ceremonies
1t the funeral. After his death this 4
woman undertook to blackmail Mrs.
Bramlette, setting up a claim that she
herself was the lawful wife of Gov.
Bramlette, and that she had right to
/ share in his estate. After leading 4
| life of precarious adventure in
Washington, New York, and even in
Europe, as she says, Laura Bell has re-
turned to Louisville. She has been
house. So she evidently
expects TO stay.-Louisville Times. st
A graduate of the seminary at ;,
GAINESVILLE is making quite reputa- !,
ton in the field of letters. The lady II
is the wife of Mr.. George o. Gilmer, r,
who resides at Pass Christian, Miss. G
Mrs. Gilmer has quickly secured an 81
enviable reputation as a magazine u
writer, but more particularly for dia- n
lects stories. She is quite young, v
and displays certain charming WV :
acity iii all her productions. She
was born and passed her childhood
days on the Woodstock farm, near
Trentou,-on the line between Ken 4,
lucky aud Tennessee--a big farm, {
famous for its race horse breeding, a
its blooded stock and fine cattle. 1t {
was boast for many years that none t
but thoroughbred animals ever set t
foot on its pasture lands or t
found shelter in its stables. No u
mule was ever allowed there, and :
cattle whose ancestry were not
enrolled in the American Hand 9