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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-16
At the End of the Rainbow.

One day last fall, while picking
cotton, Ellen Powell IL negro woman,
lost bag from her person containing
IS in silver. She was working for N.
Hues, who superintends the plantation
of n. B. Baum, near Toomsboro. Last
week, after thunder cloud had Just
passed, she was at work in the same
field knocking down cotton-stalks.
Seeing a beautiful rainbow across the
field, and thinking at the same time of
the lost money, Mr.. Hughes told Ellen
to go to the end of it aud she would
tind her lost money. She took him at
his word, and just in front of her,
about 100 yards or more, where the
end of the rainbow appeared to be, she
looked on the ground and found her lost
money.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-16
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
He Remembers the Introduction OF WOOL
en- Manufactures in This Country.

Thomas Schofield, of North Lyme,
Conn, who will be 100 years OLD next
year, was one OF the pioneers in manu-
featuring wooden cloth in this country,
says the Hartford Times. He is a ma
tive of Yorkshire, England, and was an
infant when his father John and uncle
Arthur emigrated to this country. At
that time England prohibited the ex-
portation of machinery, and the two
men built in Charlestown, Mass. one
of the first, if not the first, hand
loom and spinning jenny for use IN
an American woolen-mill. Before the
year was ended their machinery was
running in Charlestown and Newbury-
port.
In the following year they started
their first extensive business i'll Bytield
parish. Later, when they removed to
Montyille, Conn, Thomas and his
brother James had grown old enough
to help in the factory, and eventually
to take charge of if. Their uncle Ar
thur located near Pittsfield, and he
offered to merchants of that place his
first piece of American broadcloth. 1t
was gray-miXed goods. No one would
buy. and it was sent to New York and
sold there. A few weeks after, Josiah
Bissel, a leading Pittsfeld merchant
made a trip to New York and brought
| back two pieces of imported CLOTH
| exactly like Schofield's. He sent for
| the latter to show HIM ''cloth that was
| cloth" His feelings may be imagined
when Schofield showed him on the cloth
| his own private marks. 1t was the very
! cloth he had less than Il month before
rejected.
In 1908 Schofield manufactured thir-
teen yards of black broadcloth, and
presented it to President Madison.
From it his inaugural suit was made.
Thomas established the first satinet
| factory in Connecticut, and was ac-
lively employed until he retired, six
wears ago, at the ripe age of 90 years to
rest from his labors. They had not al
ways brought the reward to which he
was entitled.
Once he met with reverses and lost
all his property. But with the family
pluck he began again at the bottom
and worked out of his troubles. One
chief cause to which may be ascribed
this result, rs well as his great age,
is doubtless found in his CHEEKY state
ment: Il never worried much" In
his one hundredth year, he is hale
and hearty, with undimmed mind and
sight.
Aside from SO which he paid wher
boy of 10 for having leg set that
had been caught and broken. in the
| gearing of the mill, he has not in his
whole life paid over 81 for personal
doctors bills. To-day he claims he
could earn wages sorting wool with
the best of them did he have to. Ht
has chewed tobacco seventy years, i:
chewing yet, and has always taken
drink when he needed it. His need
never led him to abuse the bottle.
Only one thing has occurred in re
cent years to disturb the even tenor o
his temper. 1t was when riva
nonogenarian was written up in
local paper as the oldest citizen il
that county of aged men. The chick
en!' fretted Schofield, when he read o
it; che amt within six months of m.
age"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-16

Just received, q supply of the Late
Improved Standard and Domestic
Sewing Machines, in walnut and an
tique oak furniture are fine. Gail and
examine at IT. F. Thompson's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-16

At the new Ravenna Livery and
Feed Stable" on West Main Street,
nearly opposite the Shannon House,
you will find everything new and first
class, and can be furnished with con
veyances, both single and double, at
reasonable prices.
The building is commodious and
well ventilated, the drainage excellent,
making it one of the finest Feeding
Stables in the county.
MRS. S r. Poe,
GEORGE T. NICHOLS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-16
iTORON1D lBDiILIII. 1868.

by roror,c. 5678, by Toronto Chiei. 81. 2 2Ax;
Isl dam, Peggy 10y Atdailah :, the sine of Rys-
dicks HGmbletonian. 10 the grand sire of
Se0rge vi likes, 5l9, 2: =; sd dam by Lillian, by
Eng EIneer 2d Toronto. z5sT lst dam by Fly
ing Cloud. 124; I'd dam by Abdalah. 1.
TORONTO ABDhLLaiI is !, fine locker; has
troEted fnl! mile il 2:244 re is the sire hf
Polly 3 2:ss24 trial 2:22. and others.
If yo1 think am not a Tcl. bred horse. .come
AID see me. and / win show YOU am locker
ard a trotter-trot witGous boots or weight. L
am 1t34 hands hi5h, weigh 100 lbs am stan
dard by breeding, is my sire ard dam.
Mambrino b OhaWk and TOY nto Abdallah
will make the season at my residence ill Roots
town. commencing sprii Ist, elOsi9g December
1t 1880 eNceut on Fridays wills be at Ruggle's
stable SU1lieid; Saturdays at ViaPs stable,
&rg8GGrG -TE2 oS:--
IoR0NTo hBDALLsH. to insure, $40 90
M4MBRGNO NOHAWK 10G0
To be paia; as soon as mare is known 10 be with
toal. ersons faiiing.io attend regular or part
ing with mares before they are known TO be
with foal, will forfeit the Insurance. will not
be responsible for accidents.
113j-sm S. N. &NOREWS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Evan E. Settle is member of the
House from Owen county and it is
probable that when the time comes
both Settle and McCreary will with
draw in favor of Carlisle.
1t is now evident that there is a
combination against Carlisle, between
Lindsay, Moore and Knott. The
Carlisle men have been narrowly
watching that movement, and though
fully alive to the peril of their chances,
express no fear that his cause is in
danger.
The contest may now be considered
between Carlisle and the field, with
the ch ances in the formers favor.
Friends of Gov. Buckner are now
more confident than ever that he will
be the man on whom a compromise
will be made. Gov. Knott will pro-
badly not be much disappointed if de-
feated, as a really greater honor awaits
him as President of the Constitu-
tional Convention, and he will not
jeopardize his chances in that direc-
ton by an aggressive fight now, that
might make enemies for him.
The Eastern Kentucky men are
very proud of their man, Laban T..
Moore, and it is suggested that he
may be candidate for Governor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
BEVERLY.

BEVERLY, May 14.-Mrs. T. H. Ma
jor arrived home yesterday from
Owensboro..
A protracted meeting will COM
mence at Liberty church next Mon
day night. Rev. Mr.. Hawkins will
conduct the preaching.
Rev. Collins, Mrs. Collins and the
boy preacher, Rev. Smith, are holding
quite a successful and sanctifying
revival at Coleman's Chapel, near
Herndon.
Wheat is heading out unusually
low in this part of the county. About
one-third of an average crop will be
harvested.
Tobacco planting has begun but
most farmers will be late, owing to the
scarcity of plants, caused by the late
frosts. The bugs are also getting in
their destructive work on plant beds
Rev. Barrett preached at Locust
Grove last Sunday. The regular pas
tor, j. G.. Kendall, being absent at
tending the Baptist convention in
Texas.
Strawberries and spring chickens
are quite numerous. No doubt this
is the best time of year to hold con-
tinued meetings.
Montgomery Huffman has recovered
from a severe illness. Drs. Kenner
and Seargent attended him.
BERGUNDY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
A RAILROAD FIRST.
The People Instruct the Council
to Wait a While ON Water
Works.

Messrs. Mcintyre, Sturdevant &
Co., of Nation, ILL.,, submitted a
water-works proposition to the City
Council this week and it came up be-
fore that body Tuesday night. The
proposition was discussed, some al
terations suggested and n citizens
meeting called for "Wednesday night
for the purpose Of getting the senti-
ment of the people on the matter.
The proposition as amended and
finally submitted was in brief as fol-
lows: Mr.. Mcintyre and his asso-
ciates were to be given franchise
coupled with a contract to take sixty
or more hydrants for the city at $50
each for fifteen years. After fifteen
years the City Council to have the
plant, business and franchise appraised
by experts selected by both sides and
buy out the company at the figures
agreed upon. In case no agreement
was reached the franchise continued
perpetually. The 5000 for the city
hydrants was to be paid semi-an-
nually. The proposition was very
lengthy and entered into all details,
fixing a schedule of rates TO consum-
ers, etc.
The meeting at the Court House
was largely attended and the discus
sion lasted until after 10 o'clock,
Me7srs. NJ. G. Forbes, Jas. Breathitt,
W. G. Wheeler, r. T. Petree, W. p.
Winfree and others spoke. Mr.. Forbes
was for water-works but wanted them
built and owned by the city. Mr..
Breathitt looked with favor upon the
proposition and was in favor of build
ing at once. The other speakers OPP
posed mourning any expense what
ever for internal improvements until
the first and greatest need of the city
"a competing railroad-was secured.
The expense of water-works would in
crease taxation twenty-three cents on
the hundred and would to that extent
lessen our ability to build or aid in
building another railroad. The peo-
pie became enthusiastic on the rail
road question and it soon became
evident that the water-works propo-
sition had but few friends in the large
crowd. 1t was necessities first and
luxuries later and this idea was en-
bodied in resolution declaring that
no taxation should be levied for any
public improvements until the rail
road was secured and calling upon
the Council not to enter into the
water-works contract. This was
adopted without dissenting vote.
The Council met Immediately after
the adjournment of the public meet
ing and wisely declined to pass the
ordinance granting the franchise.
This is well. We can worry along
while longer without water works. Now
let our energiesbe devoted to more
necessary matters.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
Woodson Don't Want II.

Editor Woodson in private letter
which we take the liberty of printing
expresses himself as follows in regaro
to the X. P. A. presidency:
81 thank you very much for youl
recent kindly mention of me for the
presidency of the press association,
and am similarly indebted to several
others of the editorial fraternity, but
let me assure you | do not seek the
honor and very much prefer the cleo
ton of some one else. / have been
prominently identified with the affairs
of the association for several years,
and, though my interest in it is as
great as ever, have been trying since
the Danville meeting to take a back
seat. | am not the proper person for
president. have driven too rough a
pen to he acceptable to the entire as
sociation. Besides, | really and truly
do not want TO be the president.
realize would not be a good presid-
ing officer, and would feel embarrassed
and uncomfortable in the position. l
think when we get to Winchester
can name some one else who would
be more acceptable to the association
better adapted to the place and be less
embarrassed in accepting it. / am
going to take back seat this year.
Yours truly, UREY WooDsoN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
SHE ADVERTISED. A
APretty Shaker Girl Gets a Wealthy
Husband by the Aid of Printers
Ink.

FRANKLIN, May 13.-Miss Ida Lad(
was, until Saturday last, a member o
the Shaker Society. She is beauti
full girl of twenty years-a blonde
blue-eyed and hair like Furnished golc
and sweet: as all girls should be o.
her age. She seemed to be entirely
content with her lot until last week
when she informed the members oI
the Shaker community that she had
made up her mind to leave and that
she would be married before she left
Sunday night at the hotel at South
Union Miss Ladd was married TO Mr.
X. A. Fairtrace, civil engineer from
Pittsburg, Penn, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Mr.. Howard, o.
Auburn. A large number of the best
people IN the vicinity were present to
see the young people welded.
The young man had never seen his
sweetheart until the day previous to
the marriage. Some time ago Miss
Ladd grew tired of the quiet and, to
her, lonely life. She was looking and
longing with all her innocent little
heart for some one to love. The rules
of those good people, the Shakers, are
very strict, and the young men and
women are not allowed to associate
together. Marriages are forbidden,
and no temptations are put in the way
of the members.
After weeks of reflection the young
lady, quietly and without confding in
any one, sent an advertisement to
three different papers, a Cincinnati
publication being among the number,
giving description of herself and
offering to correspond with any gen
tleman martrimonially inclined. This
was seen by Mr.. Fairtrace, and the
anxious yet timid wording of the
notice impressed him most favorably.
He was q man of business, and had
little time to devote to correspon-
dence, but he answered Miss Ida's
communication, and correspondence
was the result. Photographs were
soon exchanged, and then the cooling
and billing which has ended so pleas
antly and profitably for both, was
commenced.
Immediately after the silken knot
was tied the happy young man and
the blushing bride took the train for
the North. They will stop at Nam
moth Cave, after which they will go at
once to Pittsburg, where they will
make their home in the future.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.

Twelve new bills were introduced
Tuesday.
Gov. Buckner vetoed the bill re-
quiring couvicts under 16 years Of age
to be placed in some reformatory in
stitution. He does not object to the
spirit of the bill, but thinks some of
its provisions are defective. The veto
will be considered to-day.
The bill amending the act of 1876,
authorizing Muhlenberg county to
fund its bonded Indebtedness, was
also hit with a veto club. Made a
special order for next Thursday.
Another Senate bill removing the
of an ex-convict was vetoed
Wednesday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
- =HsH -
EAIRVIEW.

FMRvIEw, KY, May 15-The farm,
ers are very much retarded with their
crops, owing to the incessant wet spell
Tobacco plants are ready for the hill
Wheat is headed and promises fail
yield; but worms. are destroying the
young corn. No tobacco set out yet
Fishing is q fayorito pastime.
Miss Carrie Wood is dangerously
ill of brain fever at the home of hel
uncle, Mr.. Willis Mason. Drs. Grubbs
and OBrien are her physicians.
Blackberrie5 are in bloom. The crop
will be prolific one.
Strawberries are ripe. What feast
we are hayingl BUNDLE BEE.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
M'KENZIE WITHDRAWS.
Buckner and Reeves Fail to Start
in the Senatorial Race.


FouT oaHotS aken Last NiBnt,
The Senatorial caucus held its sec
ond session Tuesday night and the
candidates were nominated, the nom.
nations seconded and much speech
making indulged in. Mckenzie at
the last moment declined to enter the
the race, as did Gov. Buckner and
Judge Reeves. Hon. Henry Mason,
or Hancock county, had gone to the
caucus primed with a nominating
speech for the Christian county entry,
and all the Mckenzie men expected
him to make it. While Senator j. H.
Mulligan was making his splendid
speech presenting Mr.. Carlisle, Mr..
Mckenzie arrived at the State-house
and calling out Mr.. W. M. Smith and
Mr.. Mason, told them that he had de-
cided not to permit his name to be
presented to the caucus. They pro-
tested against it, but Mr.. Mckenzie
adhered to his decision, and that was
why his followers sat staring blankly
at each other and wondering why
their man was not nominated. A
great deal of work had been done to
get Mr.. Mckenzie in the race and
good following had been worked up
for him. His hackers felt consider
ably chsgrined at his determination.
1t was not until Wednesday night
that the caucus got to balloting. Four
ballots were taken with the following
result:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

With Gov. Knott as the only West
ern Kentucky candidate in the Sena-
torial fight, the four western districts
with their AZ votes should rally to his
support to man. But they are not
doing this, Western Kentucky men,
bers are managing Judge Lindsay's
race, while others are scattering their
votes. United action at this time
would bring to us this honor, but
through divisions and dissensions it
will 90 elsewhere. Mark that.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
THE FINAL RESORT.
RR. F. A. FULLER. General Agent,
LOUISVILLE, KY,

mr.. F. A. FULLER. General Agent,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
DEAR SIR:-In reply to your inquir y
as to what success we have had with
your Associations method of collecting
"bad debts" we will say:
That after months trial and
practical experience, and having col
lected number of accounts, we are
convinced, that where all other meth
ods fail, we still have hope that you
System will enable us to effect a settle
ment. We depend upon it as the final
resort and il it fails, call is lost"
A. BOOTH PACKING co.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Some of the Grand Army boys may
be interested in the following from
Alex d. Pope, A. D. c., Commander,
Dept. Tenn. and Ga. He says: "We
have had an epidemic of whooping
cough here, Stewart, Tenn.) and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been the only medicine that has done
any good" There is no danger from
whooping cought when this remedy
is freely given. 1t completely con
trolls the disease. so cent bottles for
sale by Buckner Leavell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
Otto H. Rothacker, the well-known
Omaha editor, died this week of con-
sumption, age 34 years.

In almost every neighborhood
throughout the west there are one
or more persons whose lives have been
save by Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, or have been
cured of chronic diarrhoea by it.
Such persons take especial pleasure
in recommending the Remedy to
to others. The praise that follows
its introduction and use makes it very
popular. 25 and 80 cent bottles for
sale by Buckner Leavell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

In view OF the well-known fact that
SO many of the so-calied fine whiskies
are but a vile compound of Essential
Oils and common rectiiod spirits, pro-
dueing mixtures totally unfit for con-
sumption, we deem it proper to call
the attention OF consumers to the mer-
its of |. w. Harper's Nelson County
KY, WhiskeY, which, absolutely pure
is made from fine selected grain and
fully matured by age. Sole agents,
Edmundson & Long, Hopkinsville,
Ky.*
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

The Old Point Comfort trip ten
dered to the Press Association last
year has been declared off. In lieu
of this, a round trip rate Of So on a
special, provided one hundred go, OF
a free double pass to each editor good
on regular trains, is offered by the c.
g. o. road. The excursion will not be
a part of the programme.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
From Rev. DIR. John W. Hammer,
S., Clarksyille. Tenn:

From Rev. DIR. John W. Hammer,
s., Clarksville, Tenn:
E. M. THoMAs-I wish to recon-
mend your Vitslia as an excellent
remedy for disordered stomach and
torpid liver. One knows what he
swallows in the capsules; that is much.
And the ingredients of the pills, you
say, make the best cholalogue known
to the profession, and from long ac-
quaintance l believe you. The action
of this medicine in proper doses is
gentle, painless and wholesome. Du-
ring forty years of my life l took no
medicine of any kind, but now need
occasionally just such remedy as your
Vitalia. Your old friend,
JOHN. w. HAMMER, Sr.
For sale by Rogers & Elgin, Hop
kinsyille, and McReynolds & Co.,
Clarksville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
Farm For Sale.

I20 acres of fine farming land lying In Tiigp
county, Ky about three miles from La Fayettt
and known as the;Col. w W Anglen place. 2iC
acres OF this land Is cleared and In good state o
cultivation, the balance In fine timber There
are four good tobacco barns t0n this place. and
one Of them large shielded barn with n No.
tobacco screw III same. The dwelling house Is
In good repair, large and i0omy, ~ stories
hall between. and an ell running back for din.
ing room and cook room Also good stables,
corn cribs, snOke-house and dairy Good els
tern with capacity sufficient to furnish water
through the summer months Good ice-house
and IN fact all the necessary conveniences us
ually found on well improved place The
place is wel watered by running stream Of
ing the western boundary line OF the place.
win take pleasure In showing the place to
parties wanting to buy. For further informa-
lion call on or address me at La Fayette, Ky
my2tf W. Il. ANGLEN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together and until the last few
years it was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced ii local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

If Carlisle is not chosen Senator il
will be because of mismanagement on
the part of his friends. All of the
Louisville papers are outspoken for
him and mass meetings are being held
everywhere in his behalf. The long
er the contest lasts the stronger Car
Isle will get.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16
CHAMBERLAIN'S
Eve and Skin Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore
Eyes, letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, Old Chronic Sores, Fever Sores
Eczema, 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. 25 and 80 cent
boxes for sale by Buckner Leavell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Blinks-What sort of comic papers
do they have over in Europei
Jinks Excellent.
Blinks-Are the jokes like oursl
Jinks-Exactly. Same jokes in
fact, only month older.-New York
Weekly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Mayor Jacob, of Louisville, has
gone to California for his health and
expects to visit South America and
herhaps Asia before his return. The
city council has elected one of their
number, W. L. Lyons, Mayor pro tenn
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Olatha, Kansas, has a girl who fired
into squad of tramps, three in num-
Der, and drove off the whole gang,
after peppering them with birdshot
from double-barreled shotgun.
They found her alone with small
boy and ordered her to cook supper
for them. They didn't stay to supper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Oregon elects State ticket in June
and the Republicans are turning
heaven and earth to save their bacon.
Four years ago the Democrats elected
Gov. Pennoyer, who is candidate
for reelection with splendid pros
pects of success.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

Richard vaux, an out-and-out tariff
reformer is the Democratic nominee
in Randalls district in Philadelphia.
The election comes off next Tuesday
and will be watched with much in
tnrnSt
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

The Louisiana Legislature met this
week and Gov. Nichols fred at them
message nine columns long. The
re-chartering of the Louisiana State
Lottery is the most important matter
to be disposed of.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-05-16

The Louisiana State Lottery offers
SlOOO.OOO per annun to the State
for the privilege of operating under a
charter, which the Legislature is called
to reneW.