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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

A cablegram from Potenza, Italy.
gives report of landslide which
took place near Lateral last Saturday.
The slide came down upon an excur-
sion train of ten cars filed with ex-
cursionists, burying some of the cars
fifty metres under rock and earth. On
account of the slide occurring in a
remote district, and the telegraph
wires being broken down, there was
great delay in summoning assistance.
About ninety dead bodies and seven
ty injured had been rescued up 10
Sunday morning.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

The agent of the Pacific Express
Company at Coffeyville Kansas, was
handed package last Saturday to be
sent to a man in Winfield. 1t being
late, the agent took the package home
for safe keeping. After getting home
he let the package fall on the floor
when it exploded, demolishing part
of the house and furniture and fatal
ly injuring Mrs. Uphai and her two
daughters. After the explosion there
were found LAT dynamite cartridges.
Why the package was sent is not
known definitely, but politics had a
hand in il, is supposed.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26
Attempted Assassination,

Last Sunday night after q young
man by the name of John White had
returned from Antioch Church, some
unknown person attempted to take
his life. lie had reached the gate
at his home and dismounted from
his horse when some one commenced
firing on him. Several shots were
fired, one striking one of his thumbs
and another passing through his coat
The would-be assassin made his es-
capped without being identified. The
young man has not the least idea
who It could have been and there is
little probability that he ever will
know who his enemy is.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

1t is believed by the Chicago Times
that the principles of tariff reduction
have gained such stronghold in ILL.,
inois that the State will go for Cleve-
land. The Times has published a
long list of Republicans who have
declared for Cleveland, among whom
are many manufacturers employing
a small army of operatives.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

While we read of so much intim-
idation being undertaken on the part
of the Republicans, it is gratifying to
see that prominent manufacturers oil
over the country who employ large
numbers of workmen, and who have
heretofore affiliated with the Repub-
lican party, are daily coming over to
the party of honesty and reform.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

The New York Graphic proposes
to give one-half of its receipts from
new subscribers from now until Nov
ember 9th towards defraying ex-
penses incurred by tho National
Democratic Committee. The Com
mittee has appealed to every Demo-
crat in the land for financial aid.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

John w. Sprague, president of the
Jacksonville, Ind, car works, has
had all order postedin and about the
works that every employe can vote "a
he pleases on the 9th of November.
Some of the Republican foremen had
attempted to intimidatn few of the
workmen, and hence the order issued
by the sensible president of the COM
pany.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

One of the smallest things done by
the Republicans during the campaign
was that of the Republicans hiring
all the halls in Indianapolis when
Judge Thurman was there 10 keep
him from making speech to the
Democrats. But this was eclipsed,
by the New York City Republicans
obtaining the use of the streets on the
day that the Democrats had arranged
for their big parade, thus shutting
out the Dems." 1.-THE Democrats are
not "wise as serpents." they are at.
least as unsuspecting as babes.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

Young men who would be glad to
get into the mail service, and imagine
that it is very nice position to have
a "run" on train, should consider the
danger, The General Superintendent
of the, Mail Service, in his annual re-
port, says that the past year has been
unprecedented for accidents TO trains
upon which postal clerks were EN-
ployed. There were 2iS accidents, in
which A clerks were killed, SO serous-
ly injured, and As slightly.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26
certaIn mapistrate who was bit.

A certain magistrate who was bit
terly opposed to submitting the Cairo
& Tennessee River proposition to a
vote of the people, and who says that
he is opposed TO voting a tax Of one
dollar upon the county, is said to
have voted in favor of exempting the
l., & 7. Railroad from taxation
for ten years, when motion to that
effect was put to the County Court
when it was in session about four
years ago. Consistency, thou art a
Jewell" sc.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

The Nashville American says that
Blaine made big speech in Chicago
Saturday, but said not word about
the tariff or Mr.. Harrison. Blaine is
running the Republican part of the
campaign and "poor little Benny"
must keep quiet-the nurseling must
not squall at any thing Daddy Blaine
dnns
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

The strongest p partizan that we
have yet read or heard of was the
Ohio Democrat who hung himself
with a bandana. His family ought
to apply for a pension, on the ground
of devotion to political principles.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

An exchange says that a little boy
of Lyons, Nebraska, had frog in his
hand and when he opened his mouth
the frog leaped down his throat, and
is now in the boys stomach. If that
frog stays there long what croaker
that boy will be.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

1t is stated that "Old Hutch" who
cornered wheat in Chicago few
weeks back, is trying to gethis hands
on December wheat. Pity the old
skunk can't be cornered himself.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

The Atlantic Cigar Company, of
Westtield, Mass, which gave employ
meut to 100 hands failed last week to
the amount of about 10000. The
president of the company skipped.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

There is talk of using the flag pole
after the election on which to hoist
weather signals. A good idea and
should be carried out.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26

Judge Pulliam the Breckenridge
county murderer has been taken to
Louisville and placed in jail where he
will remain until February.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-26
PUBLIC SALE, NOV. IS,

OF Two Valuable Christian County Farms.
Sale on the premises, situated on Tobacco road
miles South Of Pembroke c, on the l., 4 N. X. X.
and miles from Kennedy, on the q. 4 r. II. X.
No. Contains 21O Acres l55 of which are
cleared and in cultivation. balance timber, all
frat class land and well improved In every
particular, with acres in fruit in full bearing,
an abundance Of water for stock and family
use, IS acres IN grass and clover, balance IN
cultivation. This is conceded TO be one Of
the handsomest and most healthful locations in
the South part Of the County.
No. ts adj dining No 1 and contains 90
acres. about 20 acres Of which are In timber,
balance cleared and in cultivation and is a
choice piece OF land, well watered and Laws
well. Improvements moderate. 80 acres Of this
place will be seeded to wheat this FAN, which
the purchaser can have by paying for the seed
and the labor Of seeding. There is beautiful
building site on this place Immediately on the
public road. will take pleasure in showing
these lands.
r. G.. HOPKINS.
TOM LYMAN, Auctioneer.
9-2ltol0 81
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-11
Although There Is a Deadlock in
the House 1t Gets There.
It Just Happened To Be a Question
of Privilege.
All That 1t Lacks Now Is Engross-
ment and Growers Name.
The Deadlock in the House Continues
The Hours YEARLY Wear Away
Text of the British Ex-
tradition Treaty.
.epeclal Dispatch to The Appeal.

Especial Dispatch to The Appeal.
r WASHINGTON, April 10.-The House to-
( DAY adopted the conference report on the
Memphis bridge bill. Not voice was
raised in opposition TO it, Tho only thing
that now remains TO be done before the
bill can become law is to ongross il and
send IL to the President for his signature.
Representative Phelan said today that he
should not feel at liberty to 90 to sleep un-
! Ill the President had signed the bill
He proposes to call upon Mr.. Cleveland,
not from any fear that he might veto the
bill, but to make certainty doubly sure,
and present to him the facts in the case.
There have been rumors to the effect
that Mr.. Van Benthuysen and his allies
might make an attempt 10 induce the
President TO veto the bill on the ground
that II repealed his charter Just at the
moment when he had secured the neces-
sary capital and was ready TO begin build
ing the bridge. II the attempt is TO be
made Mr.. Van Benthuysen and Mr.. T..
John Ellis may he relied on TO make the
most OF this argument, but II is not be-
lieved that they will continue the fight
further, rs il is so evidently forlorn hope
for them TO be engaged in
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Charleston Sits On Kirby and Ham,
ners Out Victory.
Knowlton Also a Tender Morsel,
But Errors Tell the Sad Story.
A Healthy Lead Sours. Sickens and
Dies In tho Awful Ninth.
The Now Orleans birmingham Game
Deserving OF Rank Among the Most
Brilliant Contests on the Dia-
mond-other Cameo.

Special Dispatch To The Appeal
CnARLEsToS, $. c., April 10. Charles
ton wrested stubbornly fought victory
out of the jaws Of defeat in the ninth in-
ming this afternoon. II was slugging
match from the beginning. In the first
inning the locals lii right on TO the ball,
and sugged il almost out of the field.
Charleston started with a single, double
and three baggcr, which Noted them
three earned runs Tho Memphians,
however, held together, and in spite Of tho
tremendous punishment inflicted on their
pitcher went in 10 win. A lucky hit by
Force brought in one man in the first in
ming, and in tho second they returned the
compliment by jumping on Knowlton and
pounding him Tor five hits, which ncttcd
them four runs. Then both teams settled
down 10 work, and ior the next four or
five innings one, two, three was the order
Of the day. Memphis worked up another
run in the fifth and then stopped, leay-
ing the score q 10 in their
favor. Charleston got one man across the
plate In the sixth. In the ninth the real
battle begun. Charleston had got rather
the worst Of the umpiring up To this time,
but at the last moment luck turned. Me-
Alccr muiIcd an easy fly in left field, then
McKeough muIled an easy foul fly. pclt1
also muiled an easy one In center field,
and two Of the bases had in the meantime
been filled. At n lucky moment Street
came To the bat and sent a safe one out to
right field, which brought in two runs AMI
Won the game Tor the locals. Following Is
tho
OFFICIAL sConE
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I'm the senate.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Among the
petitions and memorials presented and re-
ferred was one for amendments to the
interstate commerce bill 50 as to make the
act apply TO the transportation OF oil by
pipe line.
On motion OF Mr.. Sherman the Freed
mans bank bill was taken from the calen-
dar and referred TO the committee on
finance. +fftn
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the bill to authorize the sale 10 aliens OF
certain mineral lands.
The question being on the amendment
offered by Mr.. Faulkner requiring ma
jority Of the stockholders, trustees or di-
rectors OF mining company to be citizens
OF the United States, the vote was taken
and the amendment was rejected-yeas
20, nays 81.
Mr.. Gray moved 10 amend the bill by
inserting these words "But the Legisla-
lures OF the Territories may prescribe the
conditions on which mining claims, works
or property used in the production oil met
ais from said mineral lands or claims, may
be owned, operated or worked by corpora
tons created in foreign countries or in any
| OF the States of the United States"
After much discussion Mr.. Gray modi-
! fled his amendment so asto simply provide
that the laws OF the United States and OF
the Territories shall be, until changed by
an act OF Congress or OF n Territorial Legis-
lature, the same as though this act had
not passed.
After discussion Of Mr.. Gray's amend
ment as modified, on motion Of Mr.. Haw-
| ley the phraseology of the bill was amend
ed and the bill was passed--yeas 81, nays
10.
II reads as follows: That the act entitled
''an act TO restrict the ownership OF real
estate in the Territories 10 American citi.
zens," ETC., approved March ., 1887, shall
not relate TO or in any manner affect the
! title 90 mineral lands or mining claims in
the Territories OF the United States which
may be acquired or held under the mineral
land laws OF the United States, nor TO mills
or other reduction works or property used
In the production OF metals from said min.
eral lands or claims, but as to all such
mineral lands, mining claims, mills, no.
ducton works and other property the
laws Of the United States and OF the Ter.
ritories shall be, until changed by act oil
Congress or an act OF the Territorial Legis.
laiurc, the same as though said act had
not been passed.
The senate then resumed the considera
ton Of the unfinished business, being the
hill 10 provide for the admission OF the
State OF South Dakota and the organiza.
ton OF the Territory Of North Dakota.
Without any action ON the bill the Sen
ate proceeded 10 executive business, and
when the doors were reopened adjourned
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-11
POLITICAL FIsTIcUFF.
Two Nashville Gentlemen Come TO Blows
About the Next Governor.

Two Nashville Gentlemen Come to Blows
Abou, the Next Governor.
Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April l0.-A lively
scrapping match occurred yesterday after
noon between State Senator Mcdowell,
editor oi the Toiiey, and q. l.. Ridley, coal
oil inspector. The two gentlemen were
standing on the corner OF Church and
Cherry, near Demoyille's drug store, and
engaged In discussion Of the guberna-
torial situation. The conversation be-
gan in pleasant Jest, progressed
into lively banter and developed into an
angry quarrel. A question Of veacity
was raised, and then each began indus
triously picking Off bark from the counte.
nance Of the other The battle ragged
holly for few minutes, and the hostili.
ties were suspended by mutual consent,
and Umpire Toney Revegno pronounced II
n draw q IN Sullivan-Mitchell. Neither oil
the combaiants was 10 badly mutilated
but that his mother might have recognized
him, and both are resting quietly and
breathing easy
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Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
INV ORLEANS, la, April 10. What will
20 ON record Us one Of the prciiicst games
Of the season Was played here today, IN
presence Of about 100 people. II was not
only magnicen, pitchers contest, but a
brilliant fielding game. -Four scattering
hits were made on WiJnei, while onlytwo
were gained on Sulli,an's delivery, but
these two were In one inning. and canned
the only run made on either side. Perry
Werdcn got In thc longest hit Of the game,
a terrific one ~ center. but the wind was
strung against the ball. aud Curtis sprinied
back a. iar ~ he could. aud made phe-
nomcnal catch. This and the inheld work
Of liitiman and Cahill were the features
Tor New Orleans. Perry Wcplcn played
great frsi and Bradley niiling third.
The outirld made some prrtty catches,
aud Powell Won an ovation IN the last in
ming, when lao made nice capture Of
Cahilrs liner 10 right. and threw Sullivan
out ON the first, on the double play, al
though Werden jumped to get the ball.
The only run was made los New Orleans
in the sixth. Widncr hit safe 10 the right
field fence, and with two on, Sneod lined
the ball out 90 left ior two bases. Duiics
fcll down trying 10 make the catch, and
Widner scored ON the throws To third and
home, Snecd reaching third. Wcrlcn
struck out and left him there.
OFFICIAL SCORE.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
From Locomotive Sparks.

JAcgsoSvrLE, Fla, April lO.--Spagks
from a railroad engine set fire TO II saloon
at Tavares, village 100 miles south OF
here, yesterday, and the ontire building
was quickly in flames A strong west
wind prevailed and the fire spread rapidly,
and building after building succumbcd.
by noon every business block but two was
in ashes and seven or eight cottages,
Among those burned were the pcninsular
hotel, two other new hotels, tho layares
bank, postoilice and depot. No fire APP
paratus was in the place, nor any means TO
fight the flames, and the dry buildings
burned like SO much finder. Twenty
firms were burned out. The loss will be
fully $4,000, On account of the inilam-
mablc nature of the buildings, insurance
companies refused to issue risks, and sl0,-
600 will cover all the insurance there was
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-11
n.R. nu,ler TO a,,c Way TO Az Taylor


WASHINGTON, April l0.-It Is learned
tonight that Hon. Il, Il, Butler, repre-
senting the First Tennessee district in
Congress, will not make the race for u ro-
nomination this summer. His reasons for
Withdrawing are personal. lie has been
In bad health all the winter aud his doctor
has advised him that u he attempts 10 do
the preliminary work which would bo
necessary, II lac were 10 again run for Con-
grcss, Il might result in his death. Mr..
Butler was down in Tennessee with his
friends about ten days ago and tried 10 Sc
cure late date for the convention. In
this, however, lac WIS not successful aud
the date was fixed for May 10. There are
two candidates for the position thus mado
| vacant. They are Mr.. Winter Brownlow,
now employed In the document room o
the Senate, aud Mr.. All Taylor, who made
the campaign for Governor Of Tennessee
| against his brother, the present occupant
81 that office. Mr.. Butler in retiring does
not do so from any fear Of being bcaicn III
| the fight, since he Is aware of The fact that
he has added a. the BET ol his friends IN his
district. lie has decided 20 throw his
strength in favor OF Az Taylor, and since
Brovnlow aud he are nearly equal In
strength at the present time Mr.. Buffers
strength will make 1aylor'a nomination
almost certain.
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THE DEAD LOCK CONTINUES.
Tho House OF Representatives SIN
Tied Up.


WASHINGTON, April l0.-[IIouse. 1.-THE
House met at ll:i5 this morning the leg
islatiye day Of "Wednesday last continuing
Mr.. Phelan, Of Tennessee, as privi-
legged question, submitted the conference
report upon the bill authorizing the con-
siruclion Of a bridge across the Mississippi
river at Memphis, Tenn. The Senate
amendment repeating the bridge charter
now existing Is agreed TO. The report
was adopted. Mr.. Blount, Of Georgia,
asked unanimous consent TO report the
postoilice appropriation bill. buia demand
for the regular order from Mr.. Reed, Of
Maine, operated rs nm objection. and the
seventh day Of the contest over the direct
tax bill was formally opened.
Motions for reccsses for ten, fifteen,
twenty and twenty-five minutes were sub
mitted by Mr. Bfcckinridge, Of Arkansas,
Mr.. Weaver, OF Iowa, Mr.. Anderson, OF
Illinois, and Mr.. Oates, of Alabama. These
were further supplemented with motions
20 adjourn until Thursday, to adjourn until
Friday, and 10 adjourn until Saturday.
There Il no change or prospect OF a
change In tho deadlock. No concessions
hayo been made by either side Of
the controversy, and all talk Of q
compromiSe has ceased. II Is gen.
orally thought among members that the
present condition OF Affairs will continue
until Tuesday next, the day when II is in.
tended TO cali the tariff bill, when deter.
mined effort will be made 10 break the
deadlock. There II n desire on the part Of the
Democratic advocates OF the direct tax bill
10 have q caucus called for the purpose Of
determining what course should be pur-
4 sued 70 put an end 10 the present siagna-
ton Of business, but while the opponents
Il indicate willingness 10 have q caucus
Failed for consultation, they decline 10 be
bound by caucus action.
late In the evening diversion wes fur.
1ishcd by the appearance at the bar Of the
House Of Mr.. Morse, OF Massachusetts, In
chargo OF The sergeant atarmsr-
Alter the House had had more or les
Z I'm ont OF various suggestions ~ 10 fines
ETC, he was excused ioE being aiscni and
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sional talent, but the ordinary work con-
sists :in moving obstructions, ETC., which
however valuable 10 commerce, calls for
no special ability.
"Then again, the new bureau would
cost the country gpod deal, and we
would have TO pay our army engineers
any way, and II we took the work away
from them they would have comparatively
little to do. Why destruy q corps that Is
doing us good service for the doubtful
advantage OF organizing new one? Our
service would, ] think, he improved il
officers were left in charge Of work until
II is completed, but that is remedy we
could apply to the existing order OF
things"
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EIIIe.l ~ pa.rhtcr.

wEArIHnFoHD. Tex, April 10. n. Ais
ton, farmer living sixteen miles north oi
here, killed his daughter yesterday. :, W.
Turpin, merchant, had waiicdo on Alsion's
daughter, but the latter threatened to Kill
Turpin Il his daughter married him. Tho
night Of April 1urpin with two compan.
ions drove up 10 Alsion's house. The two
mon held him while Turpin placed his
daughter In buggy and drove oil. The
next day thoy worc married. Aston went
10 ree them Yesterday, and his daughter
told him she had planned the clopcmcnt.
Aston, who was greatly cnragcd. then
stabbed her fourteen tunes IN tho breast,
face and neck, killing her instantly.
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III. Poplar Lsmber Dealers.

special Dispatch 90 The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. April l0.-Thc Pop.
lar Lumber Dealers association met again
today and adopted constitution anil by.
laws. All tho InemJffs present joined
the discussion papers, and u was or
dercd that they be circulated among the
poplar dealers and manufacturers oi the
country for their signatures. q majority Of
the Poplar lumber men having signiiicd
their willingness 10 join the association.
II was agreed that after the papers have
been properly signed the meeting will be
called. This meeting will probably take
placc Ina about month,
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w., Gen. Terry wanted retirement.

lliRrroHD, Conn, April l0-Tbe re-
tirmcnt Of Gen. Alfred II. Terry, who IL
q citizen Of this State, introduces new
factor into Connecticut politics. Now
Haven is preparing 10 give him the most
enthusiastic reception ON his return from
Florida. The statement has been circu.
lated at the capital, ON apparently good
authority that Gen. Tcrry's name will bo
brought before tho public for the Rcpub-
lican nomination Tor Governor. Should
Gen. Terry consent 10 become a candidate
for the nomination, he would makoa for
midable contestant for the honor. There
would bc no possible doubt Of his election
should the convention be carried for him.
A similar feeling liz held concerning the
candidacy II Mayor Bulkcly, Of this city.
Gov. Lounsbury u out Of tho Geld. lie
has assured the Republican leaders here
that he IL not n candidate ior enomina.
ton. At the present time the race il be.
tween Mayor Bulkely aud Gen. Terry.