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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08
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HORACE ouNsAR's DECISION.
The Mckinley Baclers Lose Their Bets On
Kentucky.

The Mckinley Baclsers Lose Their Bets On
Kentucky.
Th9Democrats in Kentucky who
bet against McKinley's carrying Ken
lucky are jubilant over decision
made by Horace Dunbar in Cincin-
natti on Thursday. Dunbar was the
stakeholder for number of gentle
men who wagered money on the result
in Kentucky. His decision is as
follows:
"In all bets that | have been stake
holder desire to make the following
ruling 10 regard to them:
"First.-Where any party bet that,
Mckinley would carry Kentucky, he
loses, as Mckinley did not carry the
state, having carried only twelve of
the thirteen Electors. The unit of
the bet is the State, which is thirteen
Electors; a failure of one is as fatal
as any other part of the thirteen.
"Second-Where party bet that
would carry the majority of
the Electors of Kentucky he has won.
"Third-In all bets where the word
was used or the word Re-
publican, also Bryan or Democratic,
they are construed as synonymous
'erms, and under the first claim will
De governed accordingly.
"Fourth-Where any party has any
objection to the above decision he
must first file with me written pro-
est, in which case I will notify the
'ther party. Then all parties must
igree for my final decision.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

All doubt has been removed and
prosperity is coming at the rate of
Sl5,9OO,OOO week. If you don't be-
lieve it, read what the Courier Journal
said last Sunday-if you know of
anybody who takes it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

Gen. Serafin Sanchez, one of the
best and bravest Cuban leaders, was
killed in battle with Spanish col.
umn last week. The Spanish had
l70 killed and 80 wounded, and the
Cubans lost 43 killed and 26 wounded.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The Queen of Spain cabled a par.
don for Lopez Coloma, the brave
Cuban patriot, shot Nov. 26, and
Weyler received the pardon five hours
before he had the prisoner executed.
He was personally responsible for the
murder of pardoned man.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

At the precinct in Illinois where
Senator John M. Palmer voted at
the recent election there was not a
vote polled for the National Demo
cratic ticket or candidate on it,.
1t will be remembered by some that
Senator Palmer was the Sound
money" candidate for President at
the election held On the third day of
November last, and the above coin
cidence shows the manner in which he
so faithfully" labored to preserve
the principles" of Democracy Hart
County News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08
The Teachers to be Paid.
Frankfort, KY, Dec 4.

Frankfort, KY, Dec 4.
The school teachers of the State are
to be paid every cent due them, and.
under the law, considerable paw,
before thu Christmas holidays. TIE
State Superintendent and Treasurer
announce that next week they will
send out the checks for 40 per cent.
more of the funds for this year, which
will make 80 per cent in all paid up
to that time. The remaining one fifth
will be due some time in January.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The new Governor of Utah wears
no necktie.-Franklin Favorite.
That's nothing. One of the new
State Senators of the same State
doesn't even wear pants.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The Cubans attacked guerrilla
camp near QuiVican and killed every
man of tho 100 threats who had
been terrorizing the country, and lib
Grated IL young Cuban girls, daught-
ers of good families, who were held
as prisoners in the camp.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

.Rhe proposed fusion with the Pop
ulists was ratified Saturday by the
election of fusion delegates in nearly
all of the precincts of Henderson
county. The county convention will
meet next Saturday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The Democratic committee of the
tenth judicial district, Hardin and
other counties, has called primary
election for May 8. Only Bryan sup
porters will be allowed to participate.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The Courier-Journal continues to
assert that confidence has been re-
stored" but it is we'll enough to keep
your smoke house locked while "hog
killing" has the floor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

A new government ferry boat has
been given the name of John G. Car
lisle." 1t is doubtless intended to
ply the waters of Salt river.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

The new battleship Texas, which
cost 81, l25,000, is pronounced by a
naval expert to be worthless.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

A movement is on foot to change
the name of Evansville to Lamasco,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

Gov.elect John R. Tanner, of Illi-
nois, will take unto himself wife on
the Both inst.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08
DEC, s, 1896.

Col. Jno Il. FER FER ~. =
point of death in New YORK nss "s 'N0
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

uBsCRIPTloN 81 A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
..ocal reading notices 20 csnts Rer line.
Special locals 5 cents line each Insertion.
Rates for standing advertiSemsn ts furnishes
on application.
UgtlUE 9i2 SOUTH MAIN srsEsl
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08
I,ophinsuilit Rsutufkiaa.
pUsLlsHSs TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS

sCHAS. Nj. MEACHAM.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-08

Take vjtalia Liver Pills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21
the salary of the Superintendent of the

the salary OF the superintendent OF the
Poor In buckingham county.
70 constitute capitation tax lieu upon
The real estate owned by the person at
the time such capitation tax is assessed.
Empowering the Board OF Supervisors
OF Dickenson county TO increase the sal
airy Of the Judge Of the County Court
OF said county.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
An act 10 prevent the erection OF slaugh-
ter-hOuses within half OF a mile OF the
city Of Norfolk approved March ], lsIs.
To allow Luke g. Lewis 10 erect a
wharf on Chincoteague Bay. in Accomac
county.
To amend and re-enact ali act entitled
IAN act authorizing the Board OF super
visors Of Pittsylvania county 10 issue the
bonds Of said county for the purpose OF
raising money 10 pay of bonds of said
county" approved February Z, 1894. az
amended and re-enacted by. an act APP
proved December 3D. 1895.
To authorize the city OF stanton 10
condemn the right OF way through the
grounds OF the Virginia Female Institute
I'm said city Of Stanton, for the extension
Of Baldwin street.
To incorporate the Colonial Beach Agrl-
cultural and Indusslal Association.
To authorize the Council OF the city
OF Norfolk 10 issue bonds for sewerage
and other purposes in the Fifth or Bran
bleton ward OF said city, and 10 submit
the same 20 4 vote Of the electors OF
said city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21

BLOSSOM HILL. VA, Feb. i9.-Spc-
cial. -Generdl farming is the character OF
agriculture carried on in this section. corn
being the principal crop. About ten wears
agD the industry OF trucking was little
knowa In our midst Al that time We
had q tri-weekly line OF boats 10 Nor
folk, Va. which was very poorly patron
ized. The boats Were small and mainly
used for passengers. very little freight
being carried.
Since that time the farmers have en-
gagged in trucking, and this branch OF
industry g. "A question of decided impor-
lance 70 this community
We now have a daily line OF boat, 10
NorfOiS and In the trucking season Two
b0a.s dali, are barely sufficient 10 carry
the n eight. In 1904 We have seen 500
barrels of potatoes left on the wharf bv
the boat Stree then our facilities here
been made better by the extra boat in
this pai ticuiar season.
what We want and most need now
TO fully develop this country is 2 rail-
road The thinking men Of this section
are very much surprised that some caDi-
talist does not take hold or this matter
IN his own interest. and also 10 the IN.
terest OF this section
The farmers are now busily engaged IN
the preparation OF ground for Irish pota-
toes TO supply the demand f0> bs rels
we have IN operation two harrel-fectories
"a another one Ina coursc OF construction
This section Is admirably suited to
trucking. and there is no better land. As
an evidence Of that fact, our potatoes
IRE about one week IN advance OF Nor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21

Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zen- and Other Matters.

Miss Tucker. Of Raleigh y g.. Is visit
Ing Miss Mary Archer Saunders, 81 west
Franklin street.
Senator Flanagan's little boy. who has
been quite sick al Murphys Hotel is
much improved. and Is beyond danger
The young ladies Of Monte Maria Acad-
emy of the Visitation held bal masque
on the evening OF the 18th in the hail
OF the academy.
In the suit instituted by Waller Scott
against Frank 5. Cherry. the Mr.. Cherry
is not Mr. James G.. Cherry. with Chas.
-. JurgeHs Son
Peyton r.. CarringtCs is temporarily
confined 10 his home by sickness. but was
better yesterday. and hopes TO be at mis-
business in Few days
Captain Ernest Witt. SO well known IN
Richmond, has written Colonel Charles
Euker that Doe will attend the Confederate
reunion here next June. lie Is now It.
siding In Florida.
Mrs. W. ID. Thomas has donated cream
10 the following charitable Institutions.
SheltcIins Arms, Old Ladies Home Nir-
einia Hospital. Home Tor lncurables. and
Retreat FOR the Sick.
Rev. *. H. Basmaiian. Of Constantine
pie lectured last evening IN the First
BAPTIST church. The lecture was Illus
trated by stereopticon views, native cos
tunes. and curiOslties.
Richmond Lodge, No. 80, b. Z. O. f.,
had very large meeting a the lodge
rooms " Wednesday night Several listing
Elks called and paid their respects TO
theis brethren.
Tonight there Will be a meeting at
o'clock al Springfield Hall. OF the Third
Precinct Marshall Ward Club. al which
the proposed charter changes bill will
De discussed The public Is invited 70
attend.
Mr.. II. A. Lukhard. who recently re-
ceiyed verdict against the city FOR
broken leg, Is now patient at the Viz
gifia Hosnital, having gone there for
the purpose OF having the fragments Of
the broken bone removed from the limb.
The Henrico County Court was engaged
yesterday In the trial OF William Max
field (coi0red. charged with carrying a
pistol concealed. The jury, being unable
TO agree, were adjourned over until to-
day.
Mrs. Ellie Wlthers Puney. wife OF Mr..
Stephen Putney. OF this city. left yester-
day for Washington, d. G.. where she
will tomorrow deliver an address before
the Sons and Daughters OF the Revolution
at joint assembly 10 be held at the
Church of our Father.
There was a masked bali given al San
g"r Hall Wednesday night by Miss II. J..
Eeecher 10 the pupils OF her dancing
school. Many OF those present were
'made-up' quite clevery. the best OF the
characters probably being a 'genteei old
man" Hey Rube." and "Syensali"
The following officers have been INSTALL
ed by Richmond Conc ave Of HcptasOphS.
George l.. Currie, archOn. j. H. Shepherd
provost. Henry Fiegenheimer. secretary,
5eorsc Siyil iinancier 1T. Il. We trf
treasurer l.. Kahn warden. and W. y.
Paxton. sentinel. trustees-Dr. w. +.
Farrar. J. J. Redmond. and c. @.
Petit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21
CH4KTER IluENDMLNT>.
The Committee on Counties, cites ana
rovn- t. fon or the iii l.

Tn. House Committee on Counties.
cities. and Towns. held its regular meet
ing in room No OF the upper moor OF
the Capitol building yesterday morning
Among the bills taken up were those
involving a change of the charter for
the city of Richmond. Messrs J. Tay-
lor EIlysou. Jackson Guy, Nirgnius
Newton. and Colonel john Is. fufcei
appeared before the committee 30 favor
OF the measure introduced by Mr. Red
DIV. on behalf OF the Chamber Of Com
merce. Mr. William ". Turpin. presi-
dent OF the Board OF Alderman Cap
tain John A. Curtis. the harbor master
Alderman Evan Snead. president OF the
CITY Clav-Ward Actives: W. Z. Knowles.
Superintendent Of the city Gas-Works.
Joseph NJ Shelton, Inspector Of gas and
several others opposed the motion.
on behalf Of the opponents, Mr. !.
Aston Cabell asked that the commit
tee postpone consideration OF the bills
until next Tuesday morning. Mr.. Tur-
pin spoke on the same line and said that
the people should have time 20 consider
questions that revoiutionizod ~ city
government.
Messrs Ellyson and Nowlan spoke in
behalf OF the measure. but were not OPP
posed 10 the delay asked for. provided 10
did not jeopariize the passage 81 the
bills Messrs Reddy and Murphy. the
two Richmond members OF the commit
tee. said that they We're not opposed 10
the postpOnement. and the committee
decided to let the consideration OF the
matter 60 over until Tuesday next at DO
O'clock
The object in asking for this delay is
10 give the opponents Of the proposed
amendments 10 the charter an oppor-
tunty 20 appear before the representa-
tives OF both branches Of the Legislature
and express their views Tn regard 10 the
matter
This meeting will be held I'm room Z.
basement of Capitol. on Monday evening,
February a. 1896. at Z o'clock.
Large delegations from the city OF Nor
folk. the town of Berkeley. and the coun-
ty OF Norfolk. We're also present 10 ex-
press their views in regard to the am
neNation Of the town OF Berkeley. 10 the
city Of Norfolk. The consideration of tho
bill was postponed until next Monday
afternoon az o'clock. when all parties
Interested n the matter will be given an
opportunity TO be heard.
The committee have decided not 20
take any action in regard 10 tho general
road bin prepared by the Legislative
Committee OF the Good Roads Associa-
zion, until the Senate has made the proper
disposition Of the measure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21
Marriage In Suffolk.

SUFFOLK. VA. Feb. -Special-Mr.
Frank NJ. Richie, OF DOylestown. Pa. and
Miss Laura Lee Fell, daughter of MIS-.
Caroline 6. Fen. were married this even-
ing at o'clock at the Christian church,
in this city. Rev. W. ". Steley, -. - ,
pastor of the church, officiating. Mr.. }.
T.. Franklin Of SuNolk. was best man,
and Miss Estelle Giles. of Wiilamsport,
Pa, was maid Of honor The bride was
given away by her brother. Mr. :. 5.
Fen. OF this city The attendants We're
Miss Annie Bernard with james SheD-
herd. Of Suffolk Va. Miss Martha B.
white. of Philadelphia. with Daniel
Brothers. of Suffolk, Miss Carrie Shop
herd with r.. j. NOrfieet. of Suffolk, Miss
Irene Smith az Newberne. y. c.. with
II. NJ. trquhart. OF Suffolk
The ushers were Messrs. II. l.. Jacobs
C. G.. Cohoon, and Fred Shepherd, all Of
this city.
There was a reception at the residence
OF the brides mother on Morgan street,
from $50 to 10 o'clock y. n. and Mr.
and Mrs. Richie took the lO.lJ train on
the Norfolk ana Western railroad for AN
extended northern tour. and uDOn theie
return will reside temporarily in Suffolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21
CASUALTIES or tDsI ar NORFOLk.
Saks & Co.'S Store just Escaped Confiagra-
sion Lumbcrmcn Meet.

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 2O-Special -
Joel Harris (colored. brakeman Of the
n. and c. railroad, at Primers
Point caught his foot in guard last
night. broke his leg in four places and
smashed his thigh. and was hurt in
ternally. lie will not live through the
day
Bud Harris tcOioreH fell forty feet,
from the loft OF the Tidewater Ice Com
panys building this morning but was not
badly hurt
The British ship Bangalore which was
grounded on the Horseshoe Yesterday,
was foated this morning 10y the Merritt
Wrecking Company steamer William
Coiey, and towed To Hampton Roads.
The schooner William II. French and
pile-driver are being used to-day by
Captain French I'm trying to float the
tug Marietty which was sunk near Lam
berts Point yesterday. The captain and
crew of the Marietta saved their lives
by getting aboard the schooner Jeremiah
Smith. which was in tow Of the tug. and
returned TO this city yesterday evening
on the tug Luckenback. having been
taken from the schooner by the Luckcn-
back In Hampton Roads
II Is said that the fOresan of the
schooner was badly split by the heavy
wind while she was IN The Roads yes
terday
A serious conilagration was avoided n
the new store Of Saks x Co. on Main
street, last night. After the store had
been locked "a cap on a gas jet blew OFF
and column OF fire shot up TO the
ceiling, which would have started
good fire had not a citizen climbed over
the transom and turned on the gas.
A meeting of the lumbermen of this
section OF the country was held this morn
Ing at IL o'clock in the reccptiOn-rOom
OF the Atlantic Hotel In the interest Of
dressed North Carolina pine 1-e meet
ing was called 10 order by Mr. j. H.
Roper. who was appointed president pro
TEN. committee composed of Cap
tain Terry. OF Stella. y. c.. W. T. Jack
son. OF Whaley. Va: T. Tunis OF Bait-
more. Mr.. Wemmsett. OF Washington.
and Mr.. Throshery of Norfolk. were APP
pointed 10 report "a plan TO form an
organization. contemplating an increase
In prices and uniform grading
About o'clock last night a barge. tow
ed by The tug Alvah Clarke. c0iiiaed With
the canal steamer Thomas Newton. which
began TO sink. She vas toWcd 20 Ropers
wharf by the Clark. hu the water
reached The lime stored in the hold. and
the Newton caught on fire from A. She
was thcn taken 20 Berkeley Flats and
the flames cNtinguishcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21
HiHEE IND FfTZ RT4DI.
The Party of Pugiliss Leave IL Paso. but
Imrir De.tInn. ion mn . MN.lerA


~ fASO, TEN, FEB. -o.-Peter Maher
/ arrived from Las cruces at noon To-Day.
~. ~ HtF ttvHei3 examined Mdhtr
'tt7' anu u'.i "ir" tiidt tnty were ln larry
SUI ,viiui non ana the VISION was perfect.
ne 4il-H id4 certainly never looked
better M TO hBht, and apparently Is
stronger ana harder 10y odds than when
ne fought steve - D0nneii
Manner VIII have in mis- corner tomorrow
Jim halL Buck Connolly. Peter Lowry
Jack quinn, and Peter Byrncs. white
farson Davies VIII act as his Ume-kecUer
fltzslmmons will have behind him Mar
tin Julian. Jack Everhardt. Jack Stci-
zener, and Jack Mccoy, while Hugh
Kane viii probably act as time-keeucr
Sat Masteison wft oiiiciate as master Of
ceremonies ANA CHIEF sergtdnt-at-arms
George Sicr as referee, and Lou liuse-
man as official time-kcppcr
Iho departure was made over the
Southern lacinc railroad shortly aftH
O'Clock There was .ot "A dozen men i'm
the entire eight c0ach-loads. however.
who knew just where they were gOlug ~
bring up. Every other man had a die
ferent up ana each was positive that his
was the only smOn-pure article There
were surface indications. however, that
the first destination was Del Rio. = point
on me Sau0eisOn branch OF the southern
Pacific railroad. Del Rio b. fi5 miles dis
taut from this city. Across the Rio
G.ande. Del Norte. the Mexican town b.
In the Stat. Of COahuua and outside of
tho jurisdiction of Ahumada. The nesrest
Alllllaft post T. lnNL OF IufNIerO lAHZ,
and is seventy-nve miles distant. For
scores or miles around the country Is
Wild and mountainous while ia. hills
contain score Of level piateaus that
wound make am ideal spot for the fignt.
Those closest 90 the promoters believe
that this is the destination. but there
are others who claim 10 have authentic
Information that the train is 10 rum To
bci itiO or Lengthy, STATEN forty miles
this Side, and then double back 10 Fort
Hancock, ntty-three miles from here.
where tne Mexican frontier is reached 90
q Walk Oh mile and quarter. Color
Is given To- ihis theory by remark OF
olt OF the mandfe 80 10 the effect that
Nillr II ""uid tax" seven 10 twelve
.lyula ,y I,"ch lhe yttllt--i clhl, the re-
,nIh might De- made ODD TWO hours ~
uic lnter was SO disposed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21

kEYSVILLE. VA, Feb. 2O-Special.-
TINS section was visited by severe
wind-storm YESTERDAY Several chimnoys
and nucs We're blown down IN town. Iue
roof of Wilson Il Co.'S srore-hOusc caught
ire. ana but for the prompt a':, on OF
the citizens the whole town might have
been destroyed.
sad havoc was made OF fences, much
having been blown down
ABOUT T. O'Clock the magnificent resi-
Gcnce on the "Sunnyside" farm. together
with the stables and Outhouscs IN the
ward. were completely destroyed by fire.
This was formerly ,he residence of Major
!. " Morton. but now belongs 20 MIS-.
A. H. Clark. who bought IL OF the Virginia
Land Improvement Company.
There was no Insurance ON the property
the policy having recently expired. Loss
about ~ on dwelling aud outnulid-
ings and about x.Ou on furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-21

Congressman Tusnor's and senator Mar
tins Nose-Thc Times Position.

tins Nose-1hc Times Position.
FRONT ROYAL. VA. Feb. 20 Special.
A slight snow fol- here to-day, being
the second time the ground has been
covered with snow this winter. The
weather is sull very cold.
Two deaths occurred here last night.
James Allen. agent Of the Norfolk and
Western railroad, passed away. after a
long illness. and q Mr.. Santmyers. upon
whom "a very painful and dangerous sur
gicai operation had recently been per-
formed In Baltimore
Major s. Is. Turner's vote on the
silver question in Congress IS. as far as
We have learned. unanimously endorsed
by the people Of this community. 1t Will
be remembered that he and Mr. Tucker
were the only Virginia congressman Not-
ing against the silver substitute. Mr..
Turner in a speech in Congress, asserted
that ne was willing TO vote TO coin the
seignorace, but not 10 open the mints
Of the world 10 the free ana unlimited
coinage OF silver. Senator Martini
course is also approved in the same mat
ter. There Is very little free-silver SEN
timeat here
Many expressions of approval and con-
graduation are heard for the course Of
The Times IN its fight FOR honest cleo
lions and iu favor Of the anti-gamblng
bill. The Times has made a heroic fief I.
and occupies an enviable IOsiii )n "'ih
the quiet people. ~ho take an interest
IN the affairs Of state, but DO not make
much buster. Many people regret the
fact that we cannot get Tho Times here
until many hours after they get the
Baltimore and Washington papers, and
not SO soon as the Philadelphia papers,
owing 20 the geographical situation OF the
country. and he consequent way IN
which the railroads run.
Circuit Court begins here on The 18th
instant. and there is a very fun docket
for this county. There are considerable
cases growing out Of the late boom
transactions, and also rather large
number Of cases against the railroads.