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The morning times., 1895-07-28
Sighted From Afar.

why don't this country get move on,
exclaimed young sprigley, throwing aside
the paper, there France is making sue
cess OF her motor wagons-the coming car
riage, they tell us-while Uncle Sans
naval officers are still working TO perfect
the disappearing carriage"
The morning times., 1895-07-28

The offer of Carroll Institute for the use
of the burned out Y. NJ C. A wasa graceful
thing 1t is by such acts that we know
that the day of true religious liberation
and of the death of bigotry is near at hand
The morning times., 1895-07-28
Ionndah hs Elect Delegates.

Centennial Council No. 4, Sons of Jona-
dab, has elected the following representa-
tives to Sovereign Council, which meets in
Harper's Ferry September .: ]. H. Mitchell,
D. F Brown, Henry Yenney and Joseph
ID. Steele; alternates, William Boron, A.
NJ. Williams. Joseph Stickel, Thomas Owens.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

AS Lady Henry Somerset remarked three
or four years ago, the blood of the We're
de-Vere has given place to that of the
Beer de Beer in English politics. The
brewers won the last election.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Patrick Callahan jumped from the Brook
lyn Bridge into the police court. He had
arranged TO jump into fame, but instead
has to pay SO and costs.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

There are about $50 practicing dentists
in the District of Columbia-one TO every
900 OF the population. II we only had
suffrage, what a pull they would have.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

We earnestly protest against using the
manuscript of Members of Congress in the
civil service examination of g. p. o.
printers. There are ether forms of cruelty
The morning times., 1895-07-28

One member of Lord Salisbury's cabinet
cannot strike another without injuring a
blood relation.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Under the new system of calling pages at
the Capitol. old members will miss the
exclusive services of those who knew their
fayorite brand of cold tea.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

1t is more or less remarkable coin
cidence that these summer tours of in
spection are always cast in pleasant and
fashionable places.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

That Rochester lawyer who discharged
his typewriter for wearing boomers had
not nice appreciation of the fitness Of
things.
The morning times., 1895-07-28
Cold Type.

Miss Snowdown-What does cold type
mean?
Editor-It means frost for great many
people.--Truth.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Subscribers 10 "The Times" VIII
confer favor 10y promptly reporting
any discourtesy OF collectors, or neg
lect OF duty on the part ofthe carriers.
Com plants either 10y mail or In per-
son viii receive prompt attention
Papers should be delivered 10 all parts
OF the city by $50 O'Clock each morn
ing, including Sunday.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

1t is quite possible that the newspapers
of the country have been saying pretty
things about the wrong Mrs. Cnrbett.
The morning times., 1895-07-28
PLOTS

Dickens plots are so Intricate that no
one knows what they are all about
The morning times., 1895-07-28

In New York some grave charges have
been made against the management or the
Tombs prison.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Anthony Trollope found plotmaking ex-
tremely difficiilt and exhausting and de-
voted little time TO it. He began with but
few ideas as TO what his story was TO be-
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Thackercy was an admirer Ofthe plot as
exhibited in the writings of others, but
had 90 capacity or inclination TO make
use of it himself.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

We stop the press to note the fact that
the Washington Baseball Club has won a
game.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

"The Washington Times" is a men,
ber OF the Rochdale Cooperative So-
cIety.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

George Eliot made a general outline Of a
story aud then elaborated with care. She
trusted TO Inspiration.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Sir Walter Scott spent little time over
his plots Yet that of ''IvanhOe'' is re-
garded as Que of the perfect oues.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

1t is said OF Jerome K. Jerome that hs
is always thinking, plotting, and con
structing dialogue.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

MI Pugh is determined that the trolley
people shall not use the law as a fender.
The morning times., 1895-07-28

George Sand would commence a novel
without the faintest idea OF plot
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Oliver Optic considers the securing OF a
plot the most important matter in story.
writing
The morning times., 1895-07-28

Before abolishing the seed division Sec
retary Morton made sure that Grover Cieve-
land was rot after fourth nomination.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13

his dog routed out the owls from under
bush. The birds promptly made q
savage attack oS the disturber of their
peace and were getting the best of the
battle when the owner of the dog in
terfered with club 1t was not until
he had beaten them into insensibility
that they gave up the fight.
The birds, which are male and fe-
male, measure seventeen inches from
the top of the head to the tip of the
tail, and thirty-two inches from tip to
tip of their wings. The feathers are of
peculiar downy nature, like those of
very young birds. The wings and back
are barred with white and black, the
white stripes presenting notified APP
pearance. The breast is of peculiar
cream. yellow, and the feathers are
very thick. The head is small for the
body and has no ears or horns such as
are commonly found among owls 1t
is striped and notified The beak is
yellow and the legs and feet are thick
~ feathered to the toes. Unlike the
majority of owls, they slept at night
and were active in the daytime. Their
habits and their general characters
tics, except for their marking, closely
resemble those of the hawk owl.
Hawk owls are found in the polar re-
gions and in the northern parts Of
America and Asia, but are extremely
rare south of the Canadian line, and
have been found in the states only after
severe winters. The hawk owl is from
fifteen to seventeen inches In length,
with comparatively small head and
light yellow beak. Its plumage, which
is thicker than that of the generality of
owls, is of dark spotted brown above
and light striped white below. The
feathers are fringed with delicate
downy filaments. There are no visible
ears, and the legs are feathered to the
toes. Like the owls captured at jack
son, the hawk owl is a great fighter,
often attacking animals twice its size.
1t searches for its food during the day,
and sleeps at night Contrary to the
usual custom of owls, it builds its nest
near the summit of tall tree, instead
of in hollow In the trunk or among
the branches. It's fight is swift, and it
frequently follows and overtakes fiocks
of smaller birds.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13

tentative which could be reasonably
suggested was that he had been MUIR
dered. An acquaintance was charged
with the crime, but absolute proof of
guilt was not forthcoming, One of the
parties engaged in the case was so far
Interested in the peculiar facts of the
death as to seek different solution to
the affair than that accepted by popu-
lar belief. The result of his observa-
ton and deduction was very curious.
The rays of the sun had streamed in at
the window of the apartment in which
the man had encountered his end, and
had been concentrated directly upon
the explosive chamber of the gun, by
which means sufficient heat had been
engendered to warm the cap and pow
der, and cause discharge. The gun
having been quite inadvertently placed
in such way as to point to the unfor-
tunate man, he received the bullet
while he lay placidly sleeping, no doubt
meeting with instant death
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13

their horror and aversion to the ques-
ton and answer: Eyes" They again
face the font, and the priest takes the
child, which Is quite naked, and, hold
ing it by the head, so his thumb and
finger stop the ears, dips it three
times In the water, pronouncing the
words: II baptise thee in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Ghost"
The chrism, or baptismal JUNCTION,
which is called the seal of the gift of
the Holy Ghost, Immediately follows
baptism. In performing this ceremony
the priest anoints the child with holy
oil; on the eyes, IN order that it may
see only good; on the ears, that these
may admit only what is pure; ,on the
mouth, that it may speak as becomes a
Christian; on the hand, that it may do
no wrong, and on the feet that they
may tread only in the paths of virtue.
At the end of this ceremony the shirt,
which the godmother has provided, is
put on the child by the priest, who
says: Thou art as clean and as clear
from original sin as this shirt; thou art
baptised, thou art sanctifed, thou art
washed, in the name of the Trinity"
The cross, which has been given by the
tgodfather, the child Is under obuga-
tions TO wear all its life. If this cross
be not found upon the child at death,
the priest says to the godparents, the
child may not have Christian burial,
even though he be the son Of hun
dred kings. A particular saint Is also
assigned to the child, whose image he
is charged to cherish with special de-
votiqn. HA
H0y oil, or chrism, which Is used at
royal baptisms, coronation, and conse-
Grafton Of churches, Is prepared with
elaborate ceremony. There Is copper
vase, OVERLAND with pearl and called the
alabaster, in which is kept the original
op sent from Constantinople, when
Christianity was introduced into Russia.
A few drops are taken to prepare the
chrism and are replaced with other oil,
so the quantity never decreases. Wine,
roses, lavender, balsams and spices are
mixed with the oil. G
Forty days after the birth of the child,
its mother, the empress, is churched,
and the infant Is received visibly into
Christ's church by the giving of its first
sacrament When the royal gates are
opened during mass, the deacon APP
bears with the chalice. The baby is
carrie@ to the steps, and the priest,
coming forward, puts drop of wine
into It's mouth with spoon, saying:
"The servant of God communicates In
the name of the Father, the Son and
the Holy Ghost"
On the day the child dons its first
shoes the czarina gives 300 on 400 pairs
to be distributed among the poor
children of St. Petersburg. These are
ordinary shoes, Of course, not bit Ike
the royal baby's, which ere OF white
leather, embroidered with gold.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
HIS KINGDOM GRABBED.
Baron -H,ckey's Island o.
cupied by England.
Was Queen victoria Jealous of the Baron's
Success as a Monarch and Colonizer?
Rise and Fail of the King
dom of Hickey.

There are well-dedned rumors float
ing around in diplomatic and other cir
cles that the homemade island king
dom of Baron Harden-Hickey, away
down in the South Atlantic ocean, has
been gobbled up by England, says the
New York Herald.
The rumor does not state whether or
not battle was fought, and nothing
whatever has been heard of King
Hickey's standing army, whose name
is said to have been Jones. 1t Is posi-
BILE that the standing army took to its
heels in the face of the tremendous
naval demonstration which England
always makes when she confscates lit
tie kingdoms. At any rate, the story
is that the kingdom of Hickey is no
more, and that the royal cross of st.
George floats over the island.
BY all the laws of nations the king
dom Of Hickey should still belong to
Hickey. He saw it FIRST. He planted
his flag there year ago aud proclaimed
himself monarch Of all In sight, wheth-
er surveyed or unsuryeyed.
Does England want the kingdom for
a coaling station or is she jealous?
Here is the history of the kingdom of
Hickey. You can read it and form your
own opinion:
In the first place, Baron James A.
Harden Hickey is a son-in-law of the
Standard Oil millionaire, John III. Flag
Ter. He was born in California forty
one years ago, has been a Partisan ed
itor, was exiled from France on account
of a rather badly drawn cartoon, and
came to the United States.
1t was on one of his many voyages
that the baron discovered his future
kingdom. Take map of the world
and run your finger across the equator
into the South Atlantic ocean. There,
in latitude 20 degrees so minutes and
longitude 30 degrees % minutes west,
you will find speck not quite the size
of pinhead and labeled with 'Trin-
dad l." There were no inhabitants
when Hickey discovered the island,
and, consequently, no laws The baron
said unto himself: "Lol I will start a
kingdom on my own account"
Accordingly, Baron Harden-Hickey
came to the United States and began to
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13

formulate his plans. In the spring OF
last year the baron raised his flag and
proclaimed himself ruler of the island
of Trinidad. His agents in the United
States began to rally recruits around
the royal standard Currency and post
age stamps were printed. laws were
made and a navy was secured in the
shape of rolling and bowling old bark,
which, when not employed In the de-
Tense of Trinidads solitary port, carried
the mails over to Brazil
It was halcyon sort of an existence.
The royal subjects did not have much
to do except fish. No ships but those
in distress ever stopped there. Those
that stopped were more distressed than
ever over the circumstance. King
Hickey was and is Buddhist, and he
tried TO pattern the kingdom on the
principles of the gentle Guatama- He
Instituted the "Order de Chevaliere"
for his subjects, and ordered supply
Of gay golden crosses, with which to
recompense letters, arts, science and
industries. t.E
There were not many letters to recon-
pense. They came about once every
two months from the. mainland. AS for
srts, there was very little to be OBJ
served, except the art of digging bait
and prospecting for turtles eggs.
Science was at like discount, and as
for industry, it was away below par.
But the kingdom wsxed happy for all
that, and almost everybody wore cross,
even if he had nothing else to wear.
The kingdom of Hickey fourished
like green bay tree, until, if rumor is
true, the blighting hand Of England
was laid upon it.
The next news from the little king
dom of Hickey will be awaited with
anxious interest by many people in
New York, and the work of procuring
subjects for the self-made king which
has been going on In this city will be
stopped until some definite information
Is received. fF ~ SIS
Aside from his monarchia1 undertake
ing, Baron Harden-Hickey Is most In
teresting person. He Is descendant
of one of the families that fed with the
Stuarts to France He is something of
a rover. During his life he has been
poet, novelist, journalist, duelist, SOL
der and sailor. He has felt the pangs
of poverty, though at present he Is very
wealthy. He was educated in the col
lege of Jesuits at Namur, Belgium, and
afterward at Leipsic- He entered the
military school at st. Cyr, where he re-
manned for some time. He afterward
devoted himself to writing and pub
lished many novels and poems.
Three years ago, while in New York,
he met and married Miss Annie Flagler.
1t is probable that England, if she
has really taken the island, bases her
claim on previous colonization which
occurred over hundred years ago
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13

Description OF the Baptism Of the
Son OF Gear.
Amounted with Oil Brought from Con-
stantinopAe--Duties Of the Godparents
-WNsn the Child Dons It's
First Shoes.

The young czarina of Russia is super
intending Just now the preparation of
a t0gette, and all the world is interested
in the expected advent of an heir TO
the Russian throne.
Elaborate ceremonies always sur
round the birth of a royal child In Rus
STA, perhaps more conspicuously than
elsewhere The christening, according
to the ritual in the Greek church, must
take place as soon as possible after the
BIRTH The baby's christening robes,
says the New York Sun, are marvels of
the need,&yorker's art The first god
father, who Is always high and
mighty person, gives the child a gold
cross inlaid with jewels, and the god
mother provides the little white shirt
which Is used before the ceremony Is
completed. The occasion requires gifts
from all persons connected with the
court. These gifts are often the toys
most likely to amuse a tiny infant, al
though many are suitable for grown
child Other gifts may be lands or
Jewels
At the christening the child Is car
Ilca III bnc dIIuS u LIS Z OoAoO"hS@ w "AAO
church or chapel. A crowd of royalty
and nobility, glittering in brilliant uni
forms and gala toilets, I'LL the body of
the church and stand grouped round
the font. The priests wear magnificent
robes with gold crosses, and sacred
banners are borne before them. Two
,deacons carry portrait of Christ or the
Virgin Mary.
The godfathers give the priest nine
wax candles, which are lighted and fast
ened across the font. The priest in
.censes the godfathers and godmothers
and consecrates the water with many
ceremonies Then a procession is
formed round the font by those taking
part In the ceremony, each one bearing
q lighted wax taper. The name Of the
child Is given In writing to the priest,
who puts the paper on an image which
he holds on the child's breast, mean
while saying prayer. When the
priest asks If the child forsakes the
devil and bis works, the godparents
turn their backs to the font to show
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
QUEER JERSEY OWLS.
Said to Be the First of Their Kind Found
An This Country.

In This Country.
Two owls were captured In New Jer-
sew a few weeks ago which are bother
ing bird experts. According to Robert
Rae. of Newark, who has been study
inc birds for nearly forty years, they
are the first of their kind found in this
country. He visited the Museum of
Natural History in New York, but failed
to find either specimens like them or
description that fitted them. The bird
that resembles them most closely is the
hawk or Arctic owl (Surnia ulula).
The owls, according to the New York
Sun, were captured by man living at
jackson, N. j., late In April While
hunting in the swamps near his house,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
Inconceivable Ouickness.

The uncomfortable quickness with
which a photograph is taken by the
flash light is illustrated by the fact
that Lord Raleigh has succeeded in
photographing the dissolution of soap
bubble, process which occupies be-
tween the .two-hundredth and three
part Of 6 second.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
STRANGE ACCIDENT.

How the Sun Fired on Gun and Killed
a Man.
The story runs that a man was found
lying dead upon couch, bis life having
been destroyed by bullet discharged
from gun lying near. The circum-
stances of the matter positively proved
that the case could not have been one
of suicide, and, therefore, the only al
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
[. & N. TIME TABLE.

TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. 81 st. Louis Fast Mail. 80 a. m
No. s6 Nashville Accom-, ........... $3.50 p. m
No. 81 st. Louis Express ......... 1910 .. m
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
40. So st. Louis Express 80 m
40, Sc Nashville Accommodation 5: rs N
30. 81 st. Louis Mail -. ..... 49,. 20 ? N
Nashville Accommodation does not run on
sunday.
North bound St. Louis and Chicago Fast
troins have through trains solid and sleepers
to Chicago and St. Louis.
Fast Line stops only at important stations
and crossings. Has through Pullman sleep
.rs TO Atlanta, Ga.
J. N. ADAMs.Agent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
r UUISVILLE, ST. LOUIS g. TEX
~ AS RAILWAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY i, 1895

No SO. No. 81.
WEST BOUND Daily. Daily.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-13
Bullet-Proof Floss SINK.

Japans small losses in men in the
battles with the Chinese were due in
part to the accidental use of bullet
proof material. Owing to the severe
cold the Japanese soldiers wore guam
tity Of floss silk under their clothes;
this, when they were hit, was found N
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-10-03
DEMOCRATIC oI.Ugs UNITE.
Will Arrange Big NEass Meeting
and Parade.

A meeting of the representatives OF
the Democratic clubs Of the several
districts of the county to inaugurate
the movement for grand reunion and
parade of the Democracy of Hudson
County. probably on the 2Stll inst, was
held last evening at Fischer's Hall.
There was a large attendance of dele
gates and all heartily co-operated in the
arrangements made in furtherance OF
the project.
oscar Kreig was chosen Temporary
Chairman and George A. Logan Secre-
tary. The secretary reported that sixty
two clubs had already signified their ap-
proval Of the demonstration proposed and
their intention to participate. Messrs.
George d. Bushfield, Alderman Guiton
and George A. Logan. Of Jersey City,
and George C9 Schwenclz, of Hoboken,
were appointed committee to confer
with the Democratic Committee at their
meeting tomorrow evening and request
their cooperation. The meeting, with
out transacting any further business.
ing when permanent organization Will
be effected, and for which meeting no
tice was ordered sent to every Demo-
cratic organization in Hudson County.
The delegates were enthusiastic in
the scheme. which includes a grand
forchliqIt parade. followed by mass
meeting at the Willew Haven Casino,
of a large number of gaily illuminated
and decorated trolley cars.
Prominent speakers will be present on
that occasion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-10-03
FROSTY REPUBLICAN, MEETING.
Frank Sutherland Praises EgcGiIl
and Says Nothing About Grfggs.

In response to repeated notices and
large posters advertising a meeting of
the Bergen Republican Club at their
headquarters last night. about fifteen
men. all old wei known Republicans,
assembled at the rooms and listened to
a few remarks by Counsellor Isaac Gold
enaorn. Clerk of the Water Board, G.
Frank Sutherland: President of the
Street and Water Board. Richard Brown;
Captain Jack Graham, James T..
Blackshaw and Captain Parker.
The speaker of the evening was Mr.
Sutherland, who tried hard TO say some
thing against Chancellor McGtll but
could not find anything worse than that
the Chancellor had always done his
duty and was all upright, honest con-
scientious man. As for the Republican
candidate for Governor, Mr.. Sutherland
had nothing whatever to say.
Mr.. Brown said he did not know what
precinct he lived in, and told a friend
SO, and the kind hearted friend, he said,
very kindly went and registered for him.
Captain fJaek" Graham spouted some
ancient history, and then the meeting
closed with Chairman Landrine begging
the handful to be pre- sent next week
and bring thcfr friends along in case some
Democrats should chance to drop In and
see the small audience.