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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11

The Hopkinsville American has for
Soma t;,ne baen running at its head q
paragraph from the KENruoKIAN stat
inc that the estimated Republican
majority in Hopkinsville was $50.
This was under the old order Of things
when the polls were controlled by Re
publican election officers and fraudu-
lent votes were freely admitted.
The KrNrucKlAS did not and does not
now give $50 as its own estimate.
with fair vote of bona tide residents
Il Is not willing to concede any major
itv at all and even in the two city dis
tr;cts with n registered vote of 1880,
ont Of which tho American claims a
majority of 300 We do not concede
,thot ony na;or;tv will be piyen for
tbo Ron,,bl;can ticket when the cues
,;on u official amnesty is the over
shodow;no ;ssne IN the CAMPAIGN
Tha ,nossas 81 Tho naonle ara honest
aud since tho American has com.
,,,;,tod &c Marty m tb;s. ;saue and
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
HoW's Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure. +. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Props, Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West g. Thaux, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio, Walding, Kinnan &
Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
Correspondence.
A NEwsY LETTER.

PEE DEE, July ST. have seen moth
ing in your paper from Pee Dec for
some time; il you will give me small
amount of space l will give you "a few
items. 'ssaas ssssssuslssis.' isss'-'s
To begin with, the weather contin-
ues dry and hot, with very little signs
ofraiE.
- The farmers are making good use
of the dry weather in making hay and
threshing wheat.
Messrs. Nance & Binns have dis
solved partnership in the milling bus
mess. Mr. Binns has gone to Prince
ton 10 take charge of mill. We
regret very much to lose Mr.. Binns
and family from our neighborhood.
Mr.. G. W. Jones is very sick with
-catarrh of'the head, hope to see him
out again in few days.
Little Myrtle Tilman, who is living
with ]. l. Longacre, has been
very sick with intermittent fever for
several days, but is considerably bet
ter at this time. DIR. Jack Whitlock
is treating her.
Mrs. Ward, Of Pembroke, is visiting
relatives in Pee Dee.
Messrs. Redd & Northington got
their saw mill destroyed by fire a
short time ago, supposed to be the
work of an incendiary.
Mr.. r. c. Crenshaw will buy and
ship wheat from Newsstand again this
season.
At colored barbecue near this
place on Saturday night last Baily
Reece and Andrew Thomas had a
falling out over game OF cards,
Reece threw lamp at Thomas, who
then drew his pistol and shot Reece
in the right side, the ball passing
through the upper part OF the lung,
lodging under the shoulder blade.
He is in a very critical condition.
Thomas is still at large. Mw
Misses Lucy and Molly Dickinson
are visiting relatives in Gallatin, Tenn.
Pee DEE DUDE.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
Public Speaking.

Appointments of Democratic can
didates:
Dogwood, Saturday, July II.
Hendrick Spring, Tuesday, July ID.
Crofton, Wednesday, July l6.
Empire, at night, Wednesday, July
g.
Scates, Thursday, July IL.
Hamby's, Friday, July Is.
Hisers Store, Saturday, July 10.
Jhalybeate Springs, Monday, July
-.
ielleview, Tuesday, July %.
l'racey, at night, Tuesday, July %.
lien, Wednesday, July %.
% Dee, at night, Wednesday, July
nnettstown, Thursday, July "a.
lafayette, at night, Thursday, July
~
= %erley, rrluhy, Juiy 90
/, yrrettsburg, at night, Friday,
25.
rker's Mill, Saturday, July %.
| mbroke, at night, Saturday, July
4.
irview, Tuesday, July 20.
-. Vernon, Perry's S. H., at night,
day, July %.
Inf Springs, "Wednesday, July 30.
Is. ) School House, Thursday, July
.hite's Store, Friday, Aug. |.
Tools Store, 10 a. m, Saturday,
I 2.
.lepkinsyillc, Saturday night, Aug
Republican candidates invited to
present and accept division Of
le. Afternoon appointments az
D. m.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
ELECTION OFFICERS FOR 1880.

ELECTION OFFICERS FOR 1890.
Z The following officers have been
shosen to ofiiciate at the several pre-
cincts at the ensuing August election:
HoplSinsville No. LIB. E. Ran
dolph and P. F. Rodgers, Judges; j.
W. Tucker, sheriff; T. E. Lawson,
clerk. no S
Hopkinsville No. &c. f. Lacy and
j. M. Hopkins, judges; Joe K.Twy-
man, sheriff; Tom Fairleigh, clerk.
Hopkinsville No. 3.-James West
and b. p. Jones, judges; Jouett Hen
ry, sheriff; j. S. Forrey, clerk.
Iopkinsville, No. Aztec. Walker
and S. b. Youngloye, judges; ID. I.
Brown, sheriff; N. q. Brasher, clerk.
Pembroke R. Y. Pendleton and
B. F. Beard, judges; v. A. Garnett,
sheriff: c. w. Morrison, clerk.
Newstead.- CIV. Southall and Tom
Cox, col, judges; j. r. Caudle, sheriff
rn;on Sohoo, House -Pster Tr;bh,e
~ d g Cam,,,,al, ;,doos. In
Walker, sheriff; O. L. Dade, clerk.
Belleyiew.5 VIM. Cravens and Jno.
Wood, judges; ". A. Reed, sheriff;
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
BEGINNING TO DlseoRaE.
50, ssl Recovered and More to Com,

50, 33i Recovered and More to Come
The County Court OF Claims mel
yesterday, all of the magistrates OK
cepting W. T. Hight and j. d. Collins
being present. The court held morn
ing and afternoon sessions and much
discussion was INDUCED in. d
Attorneys for John Boyd and G. Nj
Brown appeared with proposition to
settle by tho States examination
This was objectei to by many and
finally they altered the proposition,
agreeing to make partial settle
ment, leaving the fees to be adj
Indicated in an agreed case in Cir
cult Court and further inyesliga-
ton to be made TO settle by finally.
This was adopted by a vote of q to
IS and W. NJ. West appointed receiv-
or for the money. The proposition
was amended to provide that
no penalties or criminal liza
bilities were waived by receiv-
ing o part Of the money
due the county. The amounts paid
in were as follows: From G. NJ.
Brown sl,744.94, less 1884 fees claim
ed. From John Boyd $3,OS9.03 less
$3.50 fees claimed, and $3.50 railroad
tax for 's7, less 4 per cent. By this
arrangement the total cash to be dis
gorged at once is 1881, leaving
81, 439 more to be sued for, being the
fees claimed for collecting taxes from
two to eight years ago. The settle
ment was not compromise and did
not waive any penalties the court may
hold should be added.
A committee was appointed, con-
sisting of Jno. w. Payne, Geo. II.
Myers, T. G. Tinsley, and T. NJ. Bar
ker to investigate the books on behalf
OF the county and report for final
settlement.
A second committee consisting OF
w. S. Dawson and r. T. Mcdaniel
was appointed to examine and com
pare the books to ascertain the raises
and false calculations by which tax
payers have been defrauded. They
are to be paid 81 per day and 500
was appropriated. Esquire Barker
thought Mr.. Boyd should pay this,
but that gentleman was interviewed
aud declined to do il and the money
was appropriated.
Tax payers are to be notified what
is due them and they can collect from
the ex-sheriffs or sue for principal and
interest on their bonds.
HowIr NOW STANDS.
County, 8 yrs. without penalty So, 40
State, 8 years with penalty 5,565
sIl,se5
Private taxes not included.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11

Cholera infantumehas lost its ter
rors since the introduction Of Cham
berlairs Collie, Cholera and Diarh@a
Remedy. When that remedy is used
and the treatment as directed with
each bottle is followed, a cure is GER
tain. Mr.. A. w. Walter, n prominent
merchant at Waltersburg, ILL.,, says
at cured my baby boy Of cholera in
fantum after several other remedies
had failed. The child was SO low
that he seemed almost beyond the aid
of human hands or reach of any med
icine.' 70 and so GEM bottles Tor sale
by Buckner Leayell. sgh4.N
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11

A carpenter by the name Of M. $.
Powers, fell from the roof Of a house
in East Des Moines, Iowa, and sus-
tanned a painful and serious sprain OF
the wrist, which he cured with one
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
He says it is worth s. a bottle. It
cost him 80 cents. For sale by Buck
ner LeaveIi,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
That Cold Wave.

The cold wave spredictedi.by tho
Weather Bureau reached us yesterday
morning. The mercury for several
days previous had got above 100 de-
grocs and three persons in the brick
yard of Dalton Bros. We're Frustrated
by heat Tuesday. The weather clerk,
IL is hoped, will see to il that we have
a good rain in few days ms yegotaI
ton is beginning TO suffer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; il is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efIectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers aud cures habitunl
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
sists. Any, reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
cALiFORNiA FIG syrup Co.
ff SAY Fsxscisco. cal "
-toWsutif. az Sfw fosx NJ I.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11

This district has never had a more
faithful Congressman than this session.
Capt. Ellis has never missed voc ON
any important measure and has made
three speeches on as many different
subjects that attracted the attention
of the country,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
GROVES T4STELESS CHILL TONIC

Itisss pleasant to tho taste as lomon
syrup,
The smallest infant will take II and
never know II IL medicine.
Children cry for It. Never fails 70
cure. g.
Chills once broken will not return.
Cost you only half tho price Of other
Chill Tonnes.
No quinino needed. No purgativo
needed.
Contains no poison. Cheaper than
quinine.
It puriiies the blood and removes all
malarial poison from the system.
It IL as large as any dollar tonic aud
RETAILs FOR so CENTS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
Stop! Read
What we have to say about our
Spring and Summer Glssl!lg

that is coming in daily. 1t is cheaper than
ever, and man who cannot afford to dress
we'll when clothing is as cheap as it is, now
being sold by US, is no man, and when we tell
you that you can buy fine suit OF clothes
for So. 90 we mean it, and it is bargain.
When we tell you of the largest lot of Cloth
ing and Shoes we bought at a forced bank
|rupt sale at SO cents on the dollar, they are
all genuine bargains, tor we are selling them
cheaper than other merchants can buy them.
We invite you to call and examine our i'm
mense stock of Clothing. Shoes, Hats and
Furnishing Goods, and believe you can save
money by doing so. Below we give you an
idea Of our low prices
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
THREE THOUSAND MORE.
That Is the Amount of Ex-sheriff Cyrus
M. Browns Shortage.

The Auditors Agent has finished
his investigation Of ex-Shcrir Cyrus
NJ. Browns books and a shortage is
shown for every year Of his two terms.
The following itemized report has
been made, showing deficit Of 49,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
w ARRA

conrrnsviIIr, Mss, Dee. II, lesa.
Paws nrpIcIru Co.. Paris, Tenn .|tIll
Please srnd me three dorsn VI your crove's Taste
less Chill Tonic va. peassd wfth the lot ffom yoa
lssf summer. The teopis 1ers dsilrh,rd Win Il.
rave your chin T0nlc 10 sonps chlidrfu who wsfs
pale aud swsrthy AMI emarsted. hasine hat chronic
ehlils fof Months past nnf 81 THIN a. yeef rni
within three webs ansf hrxnnins With the ChA.
Tanio they hale and hrnfty, 9Th nd aud rv.y
~ v. ". sriSsos. ND.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
cHAMBERLAIEs1 ! Il
Eve and Skin Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore
Eyes, letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, Old Chronic Sores, Fever Sores,
Eczclna, Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore
Nipples and Piles. 1t is cooling and
soothing. Hundreds of cases have
been cured by it after all other treat
ment had failed. % and 80 cent
boxes for sale by BuclSner ILeayell, .
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
STATEMENT

w. L. TRIcE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
July l, 1880. IRA L. SMITH, :.
Notary Public.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1890-07-11
SI1,965

Private taxes not included,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-22
HUNTINGTON'S PLAN.
A Vast Coal Land Scheme Said
to Be on Foot.
PUGET SOUND THE TERMINUS.
Outline 81 Frojecs of the Southern Pa
eifas TO own Iss o~n Coal syssen
NO Omeial Ne~A

San FsaSrgsco. Feb. 2i- Referring TO
telegram from New York that STATED il was
rumored there that G. +. Huntington
Was negotiating with Henry VII
lsrd. Prest. OF the Northern
Pacific Railroad COMPANY for the narchaSe
OF coai lands in Washington, the CAyossel<
viii say somcrrow that The details OF nero-
tiations could not he learned At the
Southern Pacific headquarters YESTERDAY.
but the truth OF the rsport was Confirmed
by : prominent Official there.
Negotiations for the purchase of im-
mense tracts OF the most valnahle coal
lands ever discovered in the Puget
sound country have progressed favorahly.
and the trade viii probably be consum.
mated very sosn- 1t is understood the
scheme consemplates the Investment hy
the Southern Pacific Company OF an
amount reaching into the millions.
Negotiations include not only purchase
of large coal fields hut bailoinr
of road connecting them With
tide water At point nor yet announced.
Whether this read will be built by the
Southern Pacific or Northern Pacific is also
one OF the problems OF the situation at
present
Another feature Of the scheme viii be
The establishment of line OF coliicrs be-
tween the terminus Of the coal fields and
San Francisco.
The immense amount of ceal consumed
By the Southern Pacific Company ne
cessi.ates putting forth every effort
to secure the best and cheapest
coal obiainable. Besides the advantages of
owning its own supply the Southern Pa
ciiic company viii thus save IS cents duty
which Is now paid on every ton Of coal
brought from Vancouver.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-22

sss Frsneisce Doe IL Angry ~ The Oshes's
Beast

SAx FKaScrSco. Feb. sl.--yce McAas;fEs.
the playwright. il annoyed At teaerraphsc
reports recvsvess here recently to the esFeet
that Jim Cerhess bad declared in New Or
leans that he hal once defeated Nc cAnlifEe
in scientific contest
Il doa's want Corhetf making esrisa, at
my expense said MrAusisse. hctiy. last
night II iafendesi 10 80 East right away.
bat vii stop here I'll ccgbett gets hack.
and Ia see whether ne can defeat me in
scientific rolnss in ten or any number OF
roaRds II can get hin into ring for
ten ronnds, the referee VII not have hard
time IN telling ~ho Is the winner.
We rever raet bat once McAuliffa
continued. -sna the meeting was at mar
odd raining quarters on Ocean House road.
Corhett went At sae pr~sty stff one day
when numl,e- of his trends were present,
with the result that became angered and
gave hsm more than he hargsined for
That was eur last meeting. and Corheft
gave as an excuse to his friends that he
Was sick, and could NOS box with ne any
longer
Il said nothing further about il, hut now
that Ccrbefs has informed Eastern reporters
thai he had bestei me in . scientirc con-
test viii give him an opportunity to try
the same game again.
II will fy.s him from cne round up 10
finish, 81 any place in America. for from 81
up 10 $1,000 side II he has any idea
that he can walk over me SO easily lot him
post forfeit in any sum satisfactory To him
and viii guarantee 10 cover the amount
on deposit ~ q moments notice."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-22
AMBITIOUS PROJECT.
A Ship Railway for the Column
bia Trade.
THREE MILLIONS INVOLVED.


wAsHrxeYos crrr, Feb. 2i.-Senator
Mitchell today submitted on behalf OF the
committee on transportation and routes 70
the seaboard . most important measure
which that committee has recommended
for passage II makes "A appropriation OF
$4,000 for construction OF boat railway
~ The Daises and Cello fails on tne ccl-
umtaa river. Accompanying the bill is =
l0ag report indorsing in strong terms the
proposed Improvement With . history Of
previous attempts 10 secure the improve
ment and . statement Of the great interests
in Washington and Oregon which would
be advanced il the provisions Of the bill
were carried out
The committee also submits statement
from the chief engineer OF the war depart
u1eni in which he says: THE estimate of
tie cost OF ,he whole system with equip
meut OF two cars and four engines capabse
Of passing eight boats OF go tons weight
loaded, in each direction. in II hours. in
cluding necessary buildings and 10 per
cent. for contingencies is 81 go. 756. IS; es-
sinates Tor miles rapids Is $1,000. max
ing an aggregate Of Sc. s60. SD IS. Ii is
estimated that . further expenditure of
$7i6Do IN building cars. engines and side
tracks will affurd . maximum capacity OF
- boats each way in e hours. The an
nuai cost Of maintenance to pass Is boats in
Il hours Is estimated to be 81. 900"
The bill appropriafes precisely the
amount estimated for the construction OF Q
boat railway aud OF necessary marine
apparatus and appliances for the purpose
OF transferring boats and their cargoes over
and across the distractions 70 navigation
as The Dalles and Cello fails and Ten-mile
rapids on the Columbia river. either in the
state OF Oregon or state OF Washington, as
may be determined most expedient by the
secretary of war, and improvement of
Three-mile rapids, such improvements TO
bs made IN accordance With the recom-
mendations and specifications included in
the report OF the board of engineers ap-
pointed by the secretary Of war in pursu-
ance OF the provisions Of the act OF con-
gress, approved August Is. 1855, entitled
An act making appropriations Tor the
construction. repairs and preservation Of
certain public works on rivers and harbors,
aud for other purposes.
This appropriation is Immediately avail
able, a. the report has the indorsement OF
the committee and the war department.
and strong fight will be made. The SEN
siors Immediately interested believe It will
nasa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-22

Hbe Chleags . A1soa Advise Goveru~
nena OWpeFnh1u~

A&0t OWner1A1p-
cnfcAso. Feb eL--The annual report Of
The Chicago 4 Alton road for the year 1859
shows the following figures: Gross earn
ings E.5l6sls; increase, S.l5l: operating
expenses, - sal .-3s. 6.cresse, $os.Sls: net
earnings. se.slA 80: increase. $foi s5n
The question Of railway legislation by
states and by the general government
= treated 1t great length hy President
Blackstone. and . statement Is made that
railroad property has been greatly op-
pressed thereby. The report says: I'VE
should not complain unless prepared to
suggest q remedy
The suggestion Is made that the national
government shall acquire ownership Of all
the railroads in the United States now used
for interstate tratfic by exercise of It's right
Of eminent domain or by purchase. pay
ment therefor TO Be made By government
bonds. bearing interest ~ . rate not ex-
cseding 8 per cent. per annum. to be
redeemed by annual application of the
sinking fund equal in amount to
per cent. OF the whole amount OF such
bonds Issued. The annual interest and
sinking fund are 10 be paid from the net
earnings. and the rates for transportation
reduced from year to year 80 Is TO provide
no more money than is needed for such
paymenss.
Other details are elaborated at length.
the chief features being proposal that the
government OF the roads and the making
OF rates be vested in . board OF national
railroad directors and that all railroad en-
ployes after pne years seryice shall not be
subject 70 discharge without cause and
prorer investigation.
The report In conclusion sarcasticaliy
observes that nothing less potent than
specialanserposition Of Providence win cause
such change Of public sentiment as 10
induce the government 10 admit it has
been In tle least degree unjust in its treat
ment Of railroads during the past twenty
years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-22
FROZEN on THEIR FEET.
Serious Condition of Canadian Cattle N
the Range.

serious Condition Of Canadian Cattle ON
the Range.
VICTORIA. Feb. q. News has been re-
ceived that the recent weather in Nicola,
B. c.. will have serious results for stock
raisers In that region and the destruction
OF feed by grasshoppers last season was
serious blow. but with two and hall feet
OF snow frozen hard by the intense cold,
the chances are ten TO one the cattle and
horses viii die by thousands on the range.
There Is no feed in the lower Nicola region,
not even enough for horses, and should
the weather continue there Is little hope.
for the cattle are already too poor to stand
the continued severity Of the weather.
Horses have been found frozen stiff
standing in deep snow on the hills. 1t is
diiiicut at present to estimate what the
losses will be. bat there is million dollars
worth Of stock in the Nicola region and .
large proportion viii perish. Small
ranchers being not so we'll prepared as
their richer neighbors 4in suffer most. aud
In consequences feel very dcspondent.
The butchers Of Victoria have been Inn
porting dressed mutton from California
and find IL cheaper and better than from
Oregon. the usual market II the present
severe weather continues in Oregon and
British Columbia. Victoria will have 10 look
to California for the beef supply.