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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
New Coal Mine.

Another new coal mine has lately
been opened in Hopkins county at a
point near Dawson. This mine is
owned and operated by Messrs. Gen.
try and Williams. The vein of coal
at the point where the mine was first
opened is about three feet in thick
ness, but grows thicker as the mine
is being developed. s
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
TOBACCO NEsyS.
HOPKINSVILLE MARKET.


Reported Oct. 2, 'q5, by J. H. Egglcton. AZ
fred Lewis g. Co leaf dealer
The offerings this week were ut
the same as for some time last tx
for poor and nondescript o,
Our market was quarter t. -
cent higher on dark fat Jugs "a f
All other grades ruled the d
price as last week. Stock ~
on the market is comparatlv -
and there is no chance to fiji an r
de1s unless it is very low grade, in,
bad condition, therefore will h TO-.
wait until the new crop is av e..
On Monday Sept. 30, there wa a
very heavy killing frost, wnicl id
some damage in this, as vel as er
sections. am unable to sta to-
what extent the damage wi b as
yet. The largest loss was that ar
party who had % acres deStrar Il
and there were many smaller lcg'Js,
reported. The warehousemen re-,
making large preparations in ext d.
ing their houses to receive the Iw'
crop, and there is large re-
handling house in course of erection.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
MATRIMONIAL.

Ross HIcKs.-Mr Press B. Ross, OF
jacksonville, and Miss Sarah G.
Hicks, of Henderson, were married in
the latter city Thursday last, Rev.
Thos. Cummings, officiating.
DUNCAN HIGHT.-Mr. Jas. Duncan
and Miss Mildred Hight were mar
ried at the home of the brides pa
rents, in North Christian, Saturday
evening.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08

The tramp. strikes land of
promise at this season of the year in
passing through Christian county.
A short drive on a single road will
lead the traveller in sight of hickory
nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, wild grapes,
persimmons, crab-apples, haws, 10
Gust pous and other edibles too nu-
merous to mention, all hanging ripe
upon the roadside. It even beats
blackberry time.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
Kicked BY n Horse.

Henry Jordan, an emp Vi the
Water Works Company, was kicked
several LINES by horse he was driv-
iDg to cart late Thursday afternoon,
and ono leg was badly fractured.
~ ran off and when Jordau
fell out of the cart he fell near the
horses heels. The cart was demol-
ished and the harness ruined.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
The correspondent of the Lol

The correspondent of the Louis
vile Post, who is travelling over the
State hunting for disgruntled Demo
Gratis who are opposing Hardin, has
been called down at Cynthiana. He
used the names of several loyal party
men in his list of boilers and the
Democrat Of that city is filled with de-
malls, one of the angry gentlemen
going so far as to denounce the cor
respondent as "a coward, a id
liar and scoundrel."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08

d. Romans, hailing from Mayfele ,
but who has wheat Carrollton, is in
jail at Paducah, charged with nm
lawfully OBTAINING Miss Lizzie Full
Ter, of Linton, Ky, and trying to
take advantage of her in Paducah
boarding house.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
Circuit Court Matters.

: Last week was consumed in the
trial of civil matters. Several COM
monwealth cases are docketed for
this week, but none of note. In the
case of the commonwealth against
Rex r. Myers, charged with assault,
fine Of SIS and costs on plea of
guilty, was assessed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
Breathitt and Linn /.

Mr.. James Breathitt and Judge l.,
G. Linn, candidates for circuit Judge,
spoke at the court house yesterday to
large crowd. The speaking was in
progress when we closed the forms.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
FAIL Millinery Opening.

The fall opening of Mr.. t. j. Sar-
zedas, dealer in fancy millinery and
notions, began Yesterday and will
continue throughout the week. A
full line of the latest Fall and Win
ter styles are on exhibition and all
the ladies are cordially invited to
come and see the grand display.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
sam Compton Dead.

Sam W. Compton. bus ness mana
ger of the Madisonvilie Hustler, died
Sunday morning after long illness
of typhoid fever. He was young
man of the finest character and in his
death the press of the State sustains
serious loss. He leaves young
wife.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08

South Main street at 18th md 18th
has been for several days o''s'fucied
with ropes stretched across az street,
and all travel in vehicles las been
turned around to Virginia street.
This was done on account OF he crit
ical illness Of Mr.. Jno. I. Edmunds,.
whose rest was constantly disturb ID
by the clatter of wheels Oh the street..
and as he was too i'll to -ra
the city authorities took thi step at
the request Of the family. ateh-
men were placed at both 70 es q OK
plain to the passers by the object OF
the blockade.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08

LOUISVILLE MARKET
Major House sold 26 hh1
Clark CO leaf at $40 25, s &c
Bath Jugs at $6 10, 5 80, 5
4 60; 2 Grant leaf at So 60
Gallatin Tugs at $50, 4 80, :
latin trash at SO IL, 2!
Ballard dark leaf at SIS 10 a
4 10, 4; 2 Ballard I : IL
2 80; l Caldwell trash at ST
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08

The dirt from the Ragsdale, Cooper
& Co. lot is being us,d 10 fill up the
Watt lot near by, recently purchased
by Mr.. Jno. r. Kitchen.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
Ragsdale Cooper & Co.

Ragsdale Cooper & Co.
ne contracts TaD
block on Mail -..set, betv
and 18th streets. The b
show three stories in { 1t
be six stores wide. I'll 100
corner of 10th, 32xS2, will be
by Jno. r. Kitchens fur1.;'
The second store room will
The other four will be only
deep, and will be used f
above and below, the spac
rear being used to increase
house space on 18th street
Bros. have the brick work !
navant, of Nashville, the W.
The two ntracts will {
nearly $4,000 and the work
completed by Dec. rs. v
already begun. This h
building will be an ornf
South Main and will do muc
to the popularity of the "Bot
a business center.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-10-08
Ladies' Shoes.

One lot Ladies Shoes worth $3.50,
present value until sold, at $1.75
Only few remember! They go fast
at $l.75.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
4 MURDERED WOMAN IDENTIFIED

TIE woman who was found dead In the rear yard
OF No 432 East Fourteenth-st. last Saturday MORN
ing with her skull fractured identified yester-
day Maria A. Koran, ffty-eight years old, the
wife of Patrick j. Koran.
1t is not a murder. according to the story told
by the man who claims that she was his WIFE
lie Is Patrick F. Koran. ffty-seven years old a
glider and lives at No. 3is East Nineteenth-st
Koran says that his wife undoubtedly fell and re-
ceived injuries that killed her.
Koran called at Police Headquarters yesterday az
ternoon. and Captain OBrien sent a man to the
Morgue; The od man. broke down when he recog-
niZed his wifes body.
Koran and the woman whose maiden name was
Maria Costello, came TO this city from Boston
about three weeks ago He says that they began
drinking before leaving that city and continued up
70 last Friday night, when they put out OF
their apartments at No Si6 East Nlneteenth-st
Koran says they were both drunk Friday night
when he left his wife. He thinks that when she
fell she struck her head on the Jagged paving
stones. thus making the two gashes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
THE STORY or A RELIGIOUS POEM.

From The Washington Post.
Yesterday being storytelling day. Amos Cum
mings related one:
I'll may serve 10 throw side light on the con-
struction and origin OF some of the sentimental as
we'll as tendery gious articles we sometimes
on The Evening sun JIM will call him Jim
was a crack newspaper man But with strong
appetite for liquor and bent to be prodiga Jim
never had any money. one day he came up 10 me
as / sat working at my desk.
"'Goi any money Amos? said jim
NO; WHY
"I want to borrow ten
well. can't lend you It, said. for haven't
dollar In my pocket.
IF you had $40 Amos. would you lend 1t TO me-?
remarked Jim. guefully.
Yes / said after studying profoundly for a
moment believe I would. But as / haven't ten.
what difference does IT make
Go to the business ONCE and get an advance.
said jim.
But explained to my persistent friend that !
wouldn't go near The business office for any such
q III swould queer me- said, with the manage
ment, and won't do it.
"'You go to the devil retorted Jim Indignantly,
and walked away.
That evening, / met Jim. very much intoxicated.
He had laid aside all irrtsti toward me. In fact.
he effusive and friendly.
Come into Bensons, Amos, and take drink
with me- urged Jim, SELLING me by the hand with
as much fervor II ! had been his long lost
brother
"'Where did you get your money. Jim? asked
"'Oh,' responded Jim. with thick carelessDess
a religious poem and sold IT TO the Independent"
for a sawbuck: II amt no trouble for man OF
spired by a two-days thirst :"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
A VICTIM OF CIVILIZATION.
Atlanta Constitution.

From Inc Atlanta COnStltutioH.
Uncle Ike" as they call him in Montes,sna, has
story goes he lived up in the edge OF Taylor County
and every Saturday would come 10 town 10 Set
drunk and have a rOusing time with the boys. Inc
old man finally decided to emigrate to Texas,
where he remained several years ana then returned
to his old place. -, -.
told that since his departure Montezuma had pc
come civilized enough to have sidewalks ana inc
telegraph. He couldn't believe IT I'LL ne went 10
and saw II with his own eyes, ana ShIn he
He hunted up the Mayor and told him he was sixty
years old and mad no hope OF living through the WIN
ter He had come to town expecting 10 get drums,
ride his old mule through saloons ana do consider
able shooting and yenng, and II saddened ING
MAYORS heart to obliged tell him that any such
conduct would result In his arrest Tears were fall.
ing down his aged cheeks as he asked MS oihclai
permission ride through just one saloon ana
shoot six holes in the mirror behind the bar; When
he had refuse 1t, he begged TO be allowed 10 GAL
suiators on the telegraph poles His Honor couldn't
sanction that either, but after discussing the matter
he made a compromise with him. IL was agreed
that he might stand on the public square and utter
a dozen old time boots and then go and get drunk
but there was to be riding or shooting.
hour and the city marshal was on hand 10 couns
his boots The first three brought everybody INTO
the and the next three started half the pop-
lation out OF town The last one was grand wind..
when he got through the old man felt himself ten
years younger. An hour later he was blind drunk.
and by the Mayors direction he was lad away On
a bed of ShavngS In a carpenter shop. 80,
The Mayor didnt deny that IL was against the
ordinance, and he certainly had no legal authority
once more and he was willing 10 take the RESPONSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
THE YTNTN RATE APPEAL.

Lincoln Neb Dec. 23.-The action OF the United
States Supreme Court at Washington In naming an
early day for consideration OF the maximum freight
rate appeal was received with much satisfaction BY
Attorney General Churchill, who has the case 10
charge The Maximum Freight bill was passed By
the Legislature in 1892. after one of the most bitter
parliamentary struggles in the history OF Nebraska
legislation It passed by a narrow majority.
and much pressure was brought 10 bear on Covering
Crounse to veto a. as had Governor Boyd similar
hill two vearS before Governor Crounse approved
it, however, and then the railroads affected COM
bined and carried il 10 the Federal Court. where
Judge Dundy declared it unconstitutional on the
ground that the reduction OF rates was excessive:
From Judge Dundy il went TO the Federal court OF
Appeals at St. Paul, Mimi, which, without passing
on its merits referred 1t In turn 10 the court Oh Ast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
RESISTING SEPARATE SCHOOLS.

THE MANITOBA GOVERNMENT WILL pSsOi-'E i"h
LEGISLATURE AND APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE
WINNIPEG Manitoba. Dec 23.-The Greenway Gov
eminent has resolved on the almost immediate dis-
solution Of the Legislature. The nominations VIII
take place on January s. and the elections one
week later 1t is understood that while the Govern
ment has had in view for some time the possible
early dissolution of the Legislature. 1t was Only
when II was definitely learned that the Dominion
Government was bound to make the attempt OF
forcing separate schools upon the province that IL
was decided to consult the country and Obtain the
opinjon of the people. that there would be war
rant to go in resisting the CLAIMS ana cohteh-
lions of the Dominion Government.
1t is understood that in the answer WHICH was
mailed Yesterday the Dominion Government
reionder the Greenway Government takes the
ground that in view of the feeling in this province
on the question II would not feel 1ustited IN
recommending any change or modihcation IN the
school law. In order, however, that the DOMINION
and Parliament may see for themselves Just no"
strong the current of public opinion IN ms prov
nce sets against separate schools and against any
change in the present law. the int nation IS gwen
in the answer that verdict OF the peoie ID ~ Nc
asked almost Immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
INFORMATION FOR THE COMMISSION.
1.-THE DAILY NEWS SAYS IT WILL PROBABLY BE
FURNISHED If AMBASSADOR BAYARD


1.-THE DAILY NEWS" SAYS 1T WILL PROBABLY BE
FURNISHED II AMBASSADOR BAYARD
ASKS FOR IT.
London Dec 2S-"The Daily News will discuss
the prospective labors of the Venezuelan High Com
mission tomorrow. 1t will say:
The Commission Will not OF course, invite commu-
dor Bavard require further information tending 10
elucidate our case, We feel that 1t Will not be
Withheld This country has never for a moment
thought of pleading before the Commission but II
cannot conduce either dignity or interests to
leave the Commission In the dark respecting the
facts on which we base our demands. II VIII PROB
ably be found that the British dispatches TO Wash
ington will furnish all the Information required.
Should they fail 10 present our case completely MT
Ravard may very properly ask for further informa-
ton on his own account. This Will probably be
freely and courteousy supplied.
The paper again dilates on the return OF modera-
ton in America, and says:
The community has righted itself from unwisdom
IA wisdom in A day and a night. We may all be
nroud of this Assuredly other race in the world
would or could have performed the feat IN the same
time We must be careful TO guard against all IAN
guage calculated to provoke reaction
In its issue tomorrow The Standard" Will re-
argue the British position the Venezuelan ques-
ton at length. 1t predicts that American common
sense will eventually adopt the same View, and
saws II may be presumed that the President Will APP
point as members of the Commission men whose
opinions entitled the respect OF Englishmen,
even though it may be impossible TO admit their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
EXTREMELY PRACTICAL PHILINIHROPf
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bits ,,,
The ways and means OF the Partisan criminal
classes are very curious to note, and the various
devices by which shady characters try 10 gam
living are always ingenious, and sometimes OTIS
.na!. A woman named Roy was condemned %
three months Imprisonment for larceny COMMITTED
under peculiar circumstances. She used 10 walk
about the streets of Paris in the day time, ana
when she noticed a crowd around a CHEMISTS shop
an inevitable sign that an accident had occuttsd
she went INTO the establishment 10 see the VICTIM.
IL the injured person was UNCONSCIOUS Inc sooa
Samaritan Nine. Roy, Immediately claimed nm
or her as her own unless. of course the ooJeet Q.
the chemists had an appearance Oh apJec.
poverty. In this way she succeeded In getung the
victim put into a cab. He was her cousin ner
brother-in-law or the husband OF dear trlehl,
and everybody believed her and praised her for hel
tender solicitude or deep dsln.erestedness
She stepped into the vehicle with her charse' ana
during the drive TO a fictitious address she con-
trved to relieve the .nsensible or half-dazed vieun
of watch. chain and money. Madame men s0s
out told the cabman to orve 10 the address gwen.
adding that she would rejon him after she haa
called for friend who also interested IN KNOW
ing about the accident. -
The clever female was found out while she vas
taking a person in ep.leptc it to raise ADDRESS
The patient became suddenly conscious while mo
charming Samaritan fumbling in his pockets
and the situation dawned feebly upon him. by ex-
ercising a little dupcity he was able 10 signal me
cabman to stop. and the deeds and doings OF Nine
Roy were later on revealed TO all men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
"COO- EE- f."
From Tit Bits.

FROM Ill Blts. -.
This peculiar cry one Of the signals OF TN
Australian blacks, and was speedily adopted by tnS
Invading whites. The final "e'' Is KIND OF pro-
ionged screech. and resounds for miles through
the bush thus enabling separated persons TO ascer
tain their relative positions.
A popular story runs that two wealthy Australian
souatters lost themselves in London fog, and were
only reunited after series OF long coo-ee-es. once
too, an audience in London theatre was mucn
startled by hearing this awful cry It was uttersd
by Australian In the upper circle 10 an OH
colonial acquaintance i'm the pit.
on another occasion was this cry heard In London
daring bushranger named Carrot. who had spen.
fewer than iiity Christmas days In prison made
his appearance In front OF bank In ballarat ana
coolly posted up notice to the effect that the place
would be closed for hour. lie then terrorizeu the
officials and got away with 5000
The authorities received information that Garres
had been seen In London. colonial detective was
Immediately dispatched to the Mother Country "
capture him II possible. 49,
One day he thought that he saw his man waikins
In the Strand, but not being quite sure. ne MT on
the bright eXpedient of utterlng piercing coo-eeo
The ordinary frequenters OF the Strand stood hNeu
with astonshment. but Carrot. acting or the spJ'
OF the moment, and recognizing the famiiiar souha
FASTENED back ana WAS promptly arrested -.
lie was taken back 10 Australia ana sentenced F"
ten years imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

jamestown n. Y, Dec. 23-Mrs. Sophia Paul died
at Lakewood this morning, aged one hundred and
TWO years eight months ard eleven days. Her
father died few years age. aged one hundred ana
fifteen years
NIAGARA Falls. y. Y. Dec. 23.At noon to,day
COOPER shop here Was thrown from a New-York
Central freight tren and killed.
Charlotte, Mich, Dec; 2S.-Frank Forbes, the
who murdered his wife at Grand Lodge in septe:n-
ber changed his plea of not guilty to that of guilty
the circuit Court here s or ad Ta
years. He was taken to the prison this afternoon.
Utica, n. Y. Dec. 2S.-Nathanie, W Norton, OF
has been BY ares in ind
Coke. He Assistant Dstrict-Attorney under
@ for lex pSson % web % SoTon Is
pointed.
Troy n. y Dec. 2s.-The body of Scott b. HINES,
of Ticonderoga. was found under the ice in, the
went TO Mechanicsvil.e to call upon young WON III
about six weeks and left to take a train after
he lost his way and fel into the canal.
Dy92 Wash Dsc A s %cysrs from
physicans the body was turned over to an old
friend of the he a wao by pP
reputable citizens of Pomeroy assert that they have
Sa ns Is S SsTS Hiding w rom the the
will shortly be taken out Of the country; County
Poters Feb An oiiieiai investigation viii be
held.
Cincinnati. Dec. 2a.-John 4; sla,tery.. well
morning by falling through the elevator shaft Of the
Smith Building. He leaning over the railing
that surrounds the skyght hatch talking some
one on the floor below when he lost his balance
and fell to his death He leaves widow and two
children.
Glasgow Ky. Dec 23.--After exciting chase
Sheriff Hathitt ard his deputies succeeded in get
ting Becker Steinberger on board train this after
noon and took him 10 Louisville for safe keeping
Seinberger s the nineteen year-old boy who, on last
Wedne sday night. II is charged assassinated his
cousin, Anna Belle Steinberger, in order to hide
their shame. Steinberger was taken 10 Louisville
10 prevent lynching
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24
HE DISPUTES THE BRITISH CLAIM.

Eek PRESIDENT PALACIO RECOuNTS THE EXPORTS
OF VENEZUELA TO SETTLE THE con-
TIOvERsY by ARBITRATION.
Vienna Dec 23-The Paris correspondent or the
'Neue Freie Presse'' teegraphs to that paper an
interview he has had with General Paacio' eN-fres
dent OF Venezuela, who said that Holland mad lar
more justifable pretension to the disputed area
than Great Britain. Venezuela. he added had never
been averse arbitration. During his own term as
President the Government wished TO propose ina
the Presidents OF the United States France ana
Switzerland should act as arbitrators out TINS pan
was abandoned because IL would nave required long
and assiduous discussion and inquiry. whhe me
Presidents frequently changed. Venezuela then de-
sired TO submit the matter TO the Emperor OF Aus
ria in whose justice she had the fullest confidence
but this desire abandoned because OF Grsat
Britain's attitude. ,.,
General Paiacio closed by declaring that neither
Venezuela the United States expected war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24

From Tit Bits. 4,
A singular and attractive relic OF the custom .,
dancing In churches is stlll practised three times
year In the great cathedral OF Seville-hamely ."
the feast OF the Immaculate Conception and OF Ioi
pus Christi and on the three last days OF the earn"
val 4.
Ten chorisers, dressed in the costume OF pages Q.
stately but most graceful measure for about ha;!
an hour within the iron In front OF the hisn
altar.
They are dressed in blue and white for the Blessed
Virgin and In red and white for Corpus Christi Ins
boys accompany the minuet-ike movements VII"
the clinking OF castanets
During the measure a hymn arranged for TIRES
voices. with orchestral accompaniment. Is sung v
honor Of tha Blessed Sacrament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-24

No foe these States shall sever freeman 8
flag to the mast. The American flag forever.
Cleveiands message TO Congress wears the very
complexion and has the true ring of free Ma
TONS proclamation OF Without the faIntest
trace of the buster of Jingoism and yet firm
the everlasting hills. devoid of the slightest pre-
tence to the polished phrases OF the rheorcian
and still crystal clear the limpid springs that
How from natures BOSOM disdainlng the arts of
the controversia,st. but carrying conviction as
straight as an arrow to the heart OF every fair
nifty OF free man proud Of his freedom. and con-
scous OF his sacred trust to the oppressed OF all
nations. President Cleveland rises to the fullest
stature OF an American President and nobly ac-
quits himself OF the high charge laid upon him as
the champion OF American liberty. The man who
can read this message without feeling responsive
thrill OF American patriotism prrmeate his being
Is dead TO all the higher impulses OF his manhood,
and the man who can read II with an eye to a par
tisan advantage to be derived from 1t Is cold
blooded a wretch he who sells his country to
enemy for gold