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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
A Confederate Hero Dead.

Capt. Ralph Sheldon, of Bardstown,
formerly register of the land office,
bat recently engaged in the revenue
service at Louisville, died Of pneu
monia Friday. He was one of the
bravest of Morgan's men, being one
of the half dozen officers who escap-
ed with Morgan from Colombus
prison.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
Meat shop pemollsned

During the windstorm Friday even
ing the frame meat shop just west of
the Seventh street bridge blew over
and the occupants were severely shak-
en- up. 'Dr." Alex Higgins had a
narrow escape, but was not disabled
he house was small concern props
ped up on "stilts" on the river bank.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
Child Badly Burned.

Lonah, the little daughter of Mr..
Richard Solomon, of near Caledonia,
Trigg county, was quite badly
burned ON the hand and arm few
days ago. while playing around the
fire place. The little girl tripped her
toe and fell headlong into the flames,
but was rescued before she. was Sc
injured.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
Preparing to Mine Goal

Charlie Jones, on whose farm coal
was discovered last fall, commenced
sinking shaft down to the coal Mon
day. He will have to go about 65 feet,
35 feet through solid rock. The coal
is said 70 be of very fine quality by
those who have examined it, Fair
view Review.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
HOPKINsvILLE. KY, TUESDAY, MARCH H. 1895
Big Batch for Liberia.

Three hundred and ten negroes
from North Mississippi aud Eastern
Arkansas are reported to have passed
through Memphis last Thursday en-
route for Savannah, where they will
embark fer Liberia. Five hundred
more are preparing to follow about
Anril /
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
Horse Thieves Abroad.

The Princeton Banner reports
three gases of horse stealing in Cald
well coun Y last week. Berry VIII
iamson lost one horse Sunday nj hit
and Peter Morris two on Monday
night On Wednesday night, Mr. j.
d. Lacey, near this city, had horse
stolen that he thinks fulliam is rid
ing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12

The grand jury yesterday returned
81 more indictments for nearly every
crime on the catalogue. This makes
SO so far, with more to follow
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
John OwsIey,s Dog.

Mr.. John Y. Owsley has received
from South Bend, Ind magnificent
young Great Dane pup. He is nine
months old and weighs lis pounds
and is 81 inches high, the largest dog
to his age in the United States.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
John Ladd,s Tough Luck.

John j. Ladd, young groceryman
of Trigg county, went to New York to
buy green goods. The police got on
to his business and he is now in Jail
charged with aiding and abetting
swindling.-Paducah News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12

JEwELER-"The inscription you WISH
engraved on the inside of this ring 1
understand is 'Marcellus to Irene"
Young Man with embarrassment
Eyes, that's right. But-er-dont cut
the Irene deep" - Baltimore Tele-
lrf.aTp
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-03-12
Eclipse of the Moon

The toatl eclipse of the moon which
occurred from 8 to II o'clock Sunday
night, the 10th inst was not visible
here, as it was raining at the time.
The herald., 1895-01-24
WITH SUICIDAL INTENT.
HANDSOME YOUNG WOMAN
TAKES LAUDANUM.
She Wanted to Die Becsuse Her Mother
Objected to Her Being Upon the
Street so Often.

Mrs. Josie McGinn, stepdauzhter oil
John G. Plat, ex me mber OF the board
of education, attempted suicide at 8
O'Clock last evening by taking laude-
mum. She was in precarious condi-
ton for four hours from the effects OF
the drug. but was restored by Police
Surgeon Bryant.
Mrs. McGnn is a handsome blonde
woman of apparently 25 years. She is q
daughter of Mrs. Platt's first husband,
and was married, though hef husband,
McGinn, ia saiu to bs dead. She has
girl 10 or IL years OF age.
The young woman has resided mostly
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Plstt,
who reside on Olive court, between
First aud Second streets. She formerly
resided ia Santa Barbara. Mrs. McGiDn
has had a com panion in the person OF
Miss Grace Plat, her half-sister, and
they were always seen together and ad'
mired as very fascin ating young women.
They have been in the habit oil being
upon the streets very often OF late, and
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Platt remon-
strated with her daughter and per-
enAd6d ner TO Do more CAREFUL hUuus
leaving home and staying away 30 long.
The remembrance caused more or less
angry words. in which Jack Plat,
brother, took part.
The result of the mothers admons
ition was that Mrs. McGinn went up
stairs, dressed in street attire. drank Ali
ounce of laudanum and. with Miss Grace
Plat, went down town. The couple
gave their parents no idea as to their
destination nor told them when they
would return When they reached
Franklin and New High streets, Mrs Nc
CHM became weak from the drug. and
sat upon the curbstoue. Her eisier
asked what the trouble was, and was
told the facts.
A gentleman rang up the receiving
hospital telephone and the young
woman was taken there in the patrol
wagon. She was unconscious at the
time and it took four hours OF hard work
to fully resuscitate her. DR.. Bryant ap-
piled the stomach pump, walked" her
up and down the corridor and finally
cent her home as we'll as ever.
The herald., 1895-01-24
KARL WAS NOT THERE.
A Detectives Visit in search of # ug
tive Loads to Row.

A Detectives Visit In search OF # ugi =
tive Loads to q Row.
Two weeks ago the clever young
swiudler, Karl. who was arrested last
September on Catalina island on q
charge of burglary, escaped from the
county hospital, whittier he had been
removed from the county jail to be
treated for a complication OF diseases.
Ksrl's wife is staying at the lodging
house OF Mre. Browning, 1865 South
Spring street. Detective Good man got
word yesterday that the fugitive had
been seen on the street with his wife
and he went to the lodging house to see
what truth there was in the story.
Mrs. Browning became very wrathy at
the inquisitivsness of the detective and
before the conversation was ended hot
words were exchanged and things looked
interesting for time. The whole mat
ter was finally smoothsd over, but the
burglar Karl is still at large.
The herald., 1895-01-24
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

Life reading, 81; satisfaction guaran-
tsed. Fanny Green, IA S. Main. room 3.
Police Officer William Leverich is
suffering from erysipelas. He was taken
to the Sisters hospital yesterday.
A number OF stolen hose nozzles and
umbrellas are awaiting Identification at
the police station. A Chinaman was
caught attempting to sell them at
secondhand store.
Prof. Payne will organize classes as
follows: Beginners. Friday evening,
January 25th; advance, Saturday even
ing, January Goth; misses and masters,
Saturday, January 26th. at 2:3O.
The Main Street Savings Bank and
Trust Company has removed from the
corner OF Winston and Main streets to
their new quarters in the Temple block,
Main and Spring streets.
The herald., 1895-01-24
ME NOR NDA.

Mrs. G. N. Smith and Mrs. @. G. Car
penter, R. 1873 Stimson block, LIST floor.
Partisan hair dressers. Ladies and
children's hair cutting and shampoo
ing. Remember frst>class msniouring
for 20 cents; ladies and gentlemen.
Los Angeles Cure Bath and Massage
institute, $50 South Broadway, gives
first.class massage treatmen. and all
kinds OF baths. This lie the cleanest
place in town for taking baths. We also
give first-cl vegetarian diet.
Wanted, $4,000. cash, and the
party who can furnish same
within % days on real estate security
payment of double this sum invested
inside of seven years. Only princi pals
need apply. No agents dealt with. Do
not call unless you have the money and
mean business. Address X. Y. a., or
call any time after 4 p. M. at room 2l0,
Bradbury building, corner Third and
Broadway.
Just think of it! Today you can buy
beautifully framed etchings for 50, So 70,
and $3.50 at Lichtcnbsreer' art EN-.
porium. 10Y North Main street. Take
advantage of this offer and buy some-
tDluR WuicA the Whoio A@niJ VIA np'
preciate.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor, rooms l29, 100, 141.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, to 5. Tel. 1927.
L. s. Seaman. attorney -at-law DOR
merly police iudge), has resumed the
block, cornsr of Spring and Temple.
Tel. 999.
S. Conrad, jeweler and matchmaker,
113 s. Spring street, makes specially
Of fine watch snd jewelry repairing.
diamond setting; an elegant line OF opti.
cal goods; tine stock OF watches and
jewelry always on hand.
Spscisl--For short time only, finest
enamsled cabinet photos in the city. re-
duced to 81 per dozen. Sunbeam Art
Parlors, 1856 South Main street.
Mathushek and the Briggs sweet tone
pianos for sale and to rent at No. 1l8
Winston street. A. g. Gardner, prac-
teal piano tuner.
Adams Bros, dentists. 2301a S. Spring
at. Painless filing and extracting. Best
sets of teeth from IS to $40. Hours:
to 5; Sundays, 10 to IL.
DR.. W. H. Ward. Mueller BLOCK. Fifth
and Broadway. rooms "a and %. Res,
1888 Flower st. Tel. Office l42l res. ll6.
DIR. f. j. Hadfeld. of Philadelphia,
surgeon and physician office Bradbury
bldg, tel. 1875 res. $50 Olive, tel. ll6S.
The Advance Davis sewing machine lie
the best. Office, 128 South Main street.
Sharp d Samson. funeral directors (in-
depeudent). 1886 S. Spring It,. tel. 1929.
Sewing machines, in good working
order, for So each. l2s South Main ct.
All kipds OF sewing machines to rent
128 South Main street.
Insure with A. G. Golsh. l47 South
Broadway.
Rooms 50 q week and up. y. S. hotel.
Photos, sny size. 81. Plaza Gallery.
The herald., 1895-01-24

Miss E. K. Price, international secre-
tary from Chicago. and Miss Emma
Reeder, coast secretary from San Fran
cisco, will arrive in the city today to at
tend the convention which will open in
the First Presbyterian church Friday
evening. Delegates from the colleges OF
Southern California and from fraternal
organization, such as the Kings Daugh-
ters, Christian Endeavor socisties and
various missionary circles, will be in at.
tendance.
The association Glasses in physical cul-
ture will give a drill Friday evening,
from 7 to s, in the church parlors.
A com plete programme for the conven.
ton will be published in tomorrow
mornings paper.
The herald., 1895-01-24
RataiI Clarka, Elantlnn.

Local lodge No. 83, Retail Clerks Ma
tional Protective association, elected the
following officers on Tuesday evening to
serve for one year: President, A. Brauer
first vice-president, P. w. B. Walker
second vioe.president, P. G. Grey treas.
urer, Sol Levy; recording secretary. P.
Marx; financial secretary, A. M. Green
guardian, A. L. George; guide, R. A..
Serrano; trustees. F. U. Wilson. w. G.
Higgins, F. S. Messmore; grievance
committee. P. W. B. Walker, W. G.
Higgins. A. M. Green delegates to Coun.
Gil of Labor, P. W. B. Walker, A. l..
George, Sol Levy, A. NJ. Green.
The herald., 1895-01-24
An Able Pis-Bitar.

in receipt of communication from 1.-THE
Alabama glutton." The Alabama glut-
ton is in search OF capitalist, sportively
inclined, who will back him in an eat
ing match against 10 dozen doughnuts.
Is mince pies and three 80 cent meals in
nine hours.
The Alabama glutton is known in
private life as George K King, and his
mail reaches him through the general
delivery. He is evidently the greatest
eater or the ablest prevaricator the
present age has produced. Anyone de-
string to bet $50 on the glutton against
the doughnuts. pies and meals, can reach
by postal card. he says, and he wants
the public to be appraised of the fact at
once,
The herald., 1895-01-24
Another of Smith. Assaults.

When Tom Smith returns from Sac.
ramento he will have to stand another
trial similar to the one on which he was
recently convicted for battery upon the
attorney, Judge Ling. The complain
ing witness in the new case ia Nathan
Charuetz, a peddler whose face Smith
slapped in front Of the Nadeau hotel
two months ago. Deputy District At
torney McComas issued the complaint.
The herald., 1895-01-24
Cottage b urned.

A cottage owned and occupied by P.
P. Wilcox, at S27 Washington street,
between Figueros street and Union
avenue, was burned yesterday mornin g
about B o'clock, toGsther with its con-
tents.
A telephone alarm was sent in and
later an alarm came in from box 81, but
before the department. could get q
stream On the blaze the building was
doomed.
A detective fue caused the fire. it ia
supposed. and the inmates of the house
eaved little of the effects. The building
was insured for $4,000 and the furniture
for 5000. The loss was estimated at
$4,000.
The herald., 1895-01-24
Mercantile Exchange Incorporated.

Mercantile Exchange Incorporated.
The Pacific Coast Mercantile Elk.
change and Investment company filed
articles of incorporation yesterday. It
is formed to establish in this city and
different points in California and Ari-
IONA agencies for the collection bust.
ness, bonds, money and real estate
traffic and to do an employment and
commission business. The capital stock
ia $25 5000. of which $4,000 is sub
scribed. The board of directors con sists
OF E. W. Reid. William M. Ward, w. F.
Thomas, John A. Young and S. W..
Buckhsm, all OF Los Angeles, where the
principal place OF business of the com-
pany will be situated.
The herald., 1895-01-24

Three youths named Ray Smith, Burt
Northrup and Harry Van Norman have
Deen arrested by Constable Yonkin, on
complaint of Southern Pacific Detective
Miles T. Bowler, who charged them
with malicious mischief. 1t is alleged
that on the 14th OF January they burned
up go railroad ties at Cienegs. Justice
Young released Them on their own re-.
cognizance until next Saturday, when
they will pe tried.
The herald., 1895-01-24
SHORT STORIES OF The DAY.


in Justice Ovens court yesterday, and
thereby caused the Judge to send him up
for about 40 days longer than hs would
have done otherwise. Officer Baker ar
rested the young man for begging. aud
when he was placed on the stand he
deaied it most emphsticslly, and said
that whoever stated that he was guilty
OF begging was an INSCRIPTIONS prevsr-
ioAtor.
Two church members from whom
Mansfield sought alma were called to
the stand and they swors positively that
the fellow had begged from them.
Sixty dollars or 80 days." said the
judge.
The herald., 1895-01-24

Neigh boring towns continue to send
In law breakers to the county bastile.
Constable Slanker of Pomona yesterday
brought in Thomas Smith from that
place and committed him to the county
Jail for Is days for petty larceny. James
West, Henry Martin, George Parker.
George Reynolds, Patrick Burke and
William Lewis. ali Migrants, were COM
mitted from Whittier to serve Is days.
Pasadena contributed F. Hoster, a va
grant, for 20 days.
The herald., 1895-01-24

tens as Tonic the harlequin, and found
him 10 better voice than at any time
before; but it was his only chance; his
part in the play was small.
Mr.. Schuster as Silvio sang his num-
bers effectively and with much dram ltic
feeling. and the rest of the cast was &C
cepta ole. The intermezzo was decided
and although the chorus
and orchestra all did good work, the in
vidious comparison would obtrude itself.
Following are the caste:
The herald., 1895-01-24
Labor Exchange Directors.

The New ETA Labor exchanges at their
meeting Tuesday night elected as trus.
tees the following well.known gentle
men who kindly consented to act:
Mr.. E. G. Schnabel and City Councils
man James Ashman and NJ. P. Sny-
der.
These gentlemen will meet once in
each week to inspect reports and fnan'
cisl Conditions and the manner in
which the businens lie being manipu-
lated. and monthly statement OF the
same will be given to ths public 80
that all who may be interested will
know the progress or situation OF the
unemployed.
The herald., 1895-01-24
This evening Carmen.

LUIS ctonlu2 Uni ou.
-
Los ANGELES THEATER On Monday
evening Lottle Collins will again k OK
for a Los Angeles audience. She has
abandoned her famous Ta-ra-ra- boo m .
decay, but is said to be no less inspirit-
ing and enjoyable in the musical com
be ssen She has an excellent COM
pany. including some clever specially
people, and will no doubt meet with
the hearty reception she merits.
%*x
UNITY CHURCH.-Mr. George KEENAN,
has arrived in the city and will lecture
this evening at the Church OF the Unity
Oh Camp Life in Siberia or Adventures
in Arctic Asia.
The following article from the Century
Magazine will inform our readers wins
Mr.. KEENAN, is: Born in NoFwalk, o. ,
on the l6.h OF February, 1915, csnny
Scotch and impetuous Irish blood min
giles with the sturdy English currents in
the veins Of George Ksnnan; but for
four generations the Kennans have been
Americans. His father, John Ksnnan.
8 young lawyer from Western New York,
had found home and wife in wha. was
then a small town of Ohio. His mother
was Mary Ann Morse, daughter OF a
Connecticut clergyman, and it is not
without interest to learn that she was OF
the same family as the great inventor OF
telegraphy, s. F. B. Morse"
1t may have been u coincidence, but
it may have been SONS subtle influence
OF heredity, that determined the trend
OF life for the boy who sent his first
message over the wires the day he was
6 years old. and who from that time on
ward found in their constant use both
vocation and avocation. At the age OF
II he became regular operator at Nor
walk.
AS journalist and traveller the re.
suits are too we'll known through his
articles in the Century to require itera
tion hero. As speaker MIR. KEENAN,
stands today ulexcellsd. His voice is
powerful enough to ill the largest audi
forum in the country, and at the same
time it is clear in articulation and me-
lodious.
The herald., 1895-01-24

Badness Is either hereditary or clused by
sickness, mental exhaustion, wearing tight-ft-
ting hats and by overwork and trouble. Halls
Hair Remover will preventit.
The herald., 1895-01-24
w.KRIAGE LICENSES.


Charles A. Bartlett, Los Angeles. .........."2f
Kmma Z. Ashman, Los Angeles. ..........,..ls
Loring NJ. Cumming, Los Angeles ........4l
Sarah J. Shaffer Los Angeles. 81
The herald., 1895-01-24

Wall paper at Eckstr om's, 324 s. spIIng st.
Wall paper hung. Toe roll. s2s s. Spring.
The herald., 1895-01-24

The trial OF Sam Dugan. who shot
Policeman R. E. Lss. WAS continued
until March 5tn. owing to the absence
of Lyman Plummer, a material witness
for the defense.
III. q. Stewart was granted a divorce
from his wife Annie by default yester-
day in department. one on the ground OF
desertion.
The divorce trial of Tyler va. Tyler in
which the husband accuses the wife OF
intemperance, and the vile her hus-
band OF extreme cruelty. was resumed
yesterday before Judge Clark, but at the
request OF the litigants the washing OF
their dirty linen is now with closed
doors.
Mrs. NJ. E. Pendleton received de.
cree OF diverse in department elk from
w. f. Pendleton on the ground OF fall
ure to provide and dssertion.
Kid Thompson pleaded not guilty
yesterday to the information charging
him with being PARTY to the Roscoe
train robbery. His trial will occur
carly in March,
Edgar Hill. a native OF England, was
naturalized by Judge Mckinley.
The herald., 1895-01-24
AMUSE MENTS

Los ANGELES THEArER.-At the matt
nee yesterday afternoon Bales melodi-
Gus and popular Bohemian Girl MAS
sung. with the following distribution of
The herald., 1895-01-24

- q. ID. Goats yesterday sued the Never
sink Irrigating, Mining and Milling
company of Arizona for s477. so, balance
due ON merch sndise.
L. q. Alexander sued Melissa A. Blown
for the recovery of 80 acres of land,
$1,000 damages and rent.
James Cleminson applied to be ap.
pointed guardion of Hugh and Henry
Caldwell, minors, of Monrovis, who have
an estate estimated to be worth about
$1,000.
Pedro Brrucoa, Basque sheer horder,
who has been in the eheepraising BUSH
ness in the counties OF Los Angeles,
Ventura and Orange, fled his petition
in insolvency yesterday. He owes $27S7
and his assets consist OF 1922. manly
money due him by other shespherders.
d. Q. Stewart prays for divorce from
Annie Stewart because she deserted him.
0. A. Rekstadt sues E. s. Ellis for
$500 on q violation OF contract for
laying OF waterpipe at Glendale.
A petition for letters of administra-
ton to the estate of John A. Bergin was
fled. The estate in this county is es-
timated at $4,000. Bergin died at Fort
Worth, Texas, and left some real estate
here.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-16
ALTGELD HAS HIS SAY,
illinois, Anarchist Relieves the
Pressure on. the Safety valve.

pressure on the Safety valve.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April Is
Gov. Altgeld, when asked today if
he had read President Cleveland's
letter on the money question, said:
''If it had any other name than
that of the president signed to it,
nobody would give it any atten-
ton; in fact, if I had signed such
document it would be ridiculed
all over the country, for it's weak
ness almost excites pity; but the
letter is remarkable in this, that it
is the first instance in the history
of the country and republic in
which president of the United
States, after using all the powers
of the government, has in addition
condescended to write for the news
papers in order to serve his masters.
For this letter was not only writ
ten for publication, but was in
tended to start a boom, and has
been advertised for week in order
to give it an audience. Other pres
idents have been used as a conven-
ience by class interests, but this is
the first time in which a presidents
Continued on Third Page.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-16
She Prefers Hanging.

CHICAGO, April 15.-Maggie Teller,
the cofored woman who was convicted
of murder, has declined to accept Judge
Clifford's offer to grant her a new trial
ON condition that she plead guilty, and
her sentence be reduced to life i'm
prisonment- II would as leave be
hanged as to go to Joliet for life"
said she today. If she clings to her
determination to refuse to plead guilty
Judge Clifford will be forced to pro-
nounce the death sentence upon her.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-16

conspiracy before Judge Newman, of
the district court, will apply before the
supreme court of the United States
for writ of habeas corpus on the
grounds that the federal courts have
no jurisdiction over the case. The
petition for habeas corpus will allege
that it is not right and lawful under
the law and constitution of the United
States to report as victim Worley did,
the stills of Illicit distilleries, to the
Dnited States deputy marshal.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-16
FIond,s Dan,ana

WELLSVIILE, Me-, April Is. The
iabutment at Brangdons culvert. be-
tween Wells and Elms station. on the
Western division of the Boston &C.
Maine. road, was partly washed away
this morning by heavy rains. 1t was
considered unsafe for passenger trains.
and all trains were discontinued he
tween North Norwich and Bedford on
the Western division. Wrecking trains
and a large crew from Portland are
making repairs
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-16
WILLIAMS QUITS CUBA,
Officials Claim 1t Is Only on Leave
of Absence

WASHINGTON, April 15.-It is said
at the state department that United
States Consul Williams, at Havana.
has been granted sixty days leave of
absence, that this leave is given him
every year, and its allowance now has
no significance. 1t is not known when
he will leave for the United States.
While the state department attaches
no significance to Consul General
Williams leave of absence, it is known
that Spain made a formal request for
his recall about a. month ago. An AS
soeiated Press cable from Madrid
first announced that the recall would
be asked for.