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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22
pUaR OLD GEORGET0WN.
Century Ago 1t Was a MOST
Prosperous Little City,
~ VI Is Merely an fnsigpss'cant suburo
'*aft he Nationsi C,p5sah aud OF No Z
comnaerciAt I'M portRnce
ID IS whatever,
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cor9e Is 5. ne ss afshe etos-
Z nal plan 81 sl'1 81 IS a. IS " IN
ffaxin1um pfocddures IS e pisil a d. Of
'sslsea lndivjdualsy clans, tribes and
sFliale nations pass awayin orderly pro-
zee ssten in order that the new may have
{ The room Of the old Every man IS the
iptelligsnt artitieer Of work that is
/ not his own. We do our blasting. mot.
tar-making. STONE dressing or spire
5building. but none Of TVS understands
the fIllness of he design of the archi-
tectwho planned the whole.
Nipian Beall. the Scotchman who
/, came across the tIackless, Atlantic
iyastss and settled upon the rock of
q Dulnb barton in this new world, foundh
q Tho ity of tGeorgetown; and the iSw
national capital has grown up andS&6-
sorbed the old village and corporay4dn
Of Georgetown, so that it is now cal1e1
; West Wash sBut the landInafEs
Of the Sheieht and honorable aupicfpal-
ity have remained untouehe
SO continue Sss.sa zgcs MAY last.
/ one of ths-tfE nsfed precincts of an
Gent Georgetown
The customs port of Georgetown IS.
about to be abolished. There is no
longer any necessity sfor the continu-
ance of the Office, but 1t is relic of
the days whenticorgetown had large
place on the map when her people
were prosperous, and when the minds
of her business men were filled with
visions of the development of new
liverpool, city greater than any in
the old world Nobody in those DAYS
feared, rivalry with New York. Phila-
delphia. Boston or any. other city in
the new republic. Cincinnati, Ceve-
land, Chicago. st. Paul, and the magnifi-
cence> and wealth of and beyond the
great American desert. were all un-
known. lust as the Chicago man Of
to-day talks of nothing but his thlfV-
ing city. so the ancient inhabit@9is OF
Georgetown talked of tbrir growing
trade center. But theglory OF George
town has departed. and her venerable
citizens sadly see the decadence.
The steamboats,, railroads, telegraph
and telephone lines have brought all
sections nearer together and all nations
closer in trade relations. The process
sion hs,s passed by Georgetown, and she
is mo longer requirement in the bust
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22
The New &N Schedule.

Tue schedule of changes on the
Henderson division Of the L. & N,
about which rumors have been float.
ing for the past ten days, is officially
announced as follows:
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS
No. So, Fast Line, 6.07 a. m.
" 30, Accom-. departs 7:30 a. N.
" 81, Fast Mail, 6:49 p. m.
81, n. O. Limited, 9:12 p. M.
NORTH BOUND TRAINS.
No. 81, G. & St. l.. Lm'td $50 a. m,
" 81, Mail, 1921 a. m.
" 81, Accom-. arrives $50 a. m.
"a, Fast Line, 1000 p. m.
No. So makes connection at Guthrie
for Louisville and points North.
No. 55 makes connection at Guthrie
for GAINESVILLE and points South, and
for Elkton.
No. 81 will stop at Hopkinsville to
take on passengers for points on the
st. Louis division west of McLeans-
boro, Ill. and for Chicago and points
on the E. & T. H. r. r,
No. 81 does the local work, South.
and No. 90 the local work North
The time given above refers to ar
rival and departure of trains in this
city.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22

A coIored child was burned to
death at paducah.
Several Points, a PAGER, valued at
S2,e. was stolen from his owner, A..
e. Talbot, in Bourbon county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22

John L. Johnson, Paducah negro
carpet thief, was given term of eight
years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22

Round trip tickets between all sta
tions on the 0. V. R'y in Kentucky
will be on sale Dec. % % "a % 3O-3l
'96 aud Jan. l,97, at one and one
third fare. To Evansville and re-
turn on same dates at one and one
third fare plus Is cents, all tickets
good returning until Jan. 1.
A special low rate excursion will be
run to Evansville Dec. %.
E. M. SHsERwooD, Agt.
A snuff factory will probably be
established at Bowling Green
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-12-22
DYSPEPSIA

THE explanation is simple. 1t is found IN
that impure bbesd which is contin-
,oIlv feeding the nerves upon refuse
instead OF the elements OF strength ano
vipor. In such condition opiate Ano
nerve compounds simply ae a;,S feeds
donot cure. Hoods Sarsaparlla lSeus
tbe nerves pure, rich, red bloc gives
natursl sleep, perfect digestyn Is Ine
true remedy for all nervoy srou Dies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
OENOUNCES ELLIOT.
Rockland Grand Army Post Pass Resolutions
Censuring Action Of Harvard's President.

Rockland. May 22.-At the meeting of
Edwin Libby Post. No. 16. G. n. r.,
held, this evening, the following reso-
lutions We're unanimously passed:
Whereas, the president of Harvard
college has in his own words engraved
on the soldiers monument in Boston
common. expressed the true feeling
held by the country toward the soldiers
of the war of the Rebellion. and
Whereas, Harvard college has erected
beautiful memorial building to the
memory of the soldier graduates who
participated in the war, and President
Elliot now as appears in the recent
issues of the Boston Journal, has used
uncalled for and disgraceful language
in relation to the survivors of 1861 90
now members of the G. A. r.. in that
he declares that the G.. A. X. is doing
nothing except drawing money from
this government, and
Whereas, we believe our work of
charity a great help to our deserving
poor and that our three principles are
teaching true patriotism to the rising
generation, therefore, be it
Resolved, that Edwin Libby Post de-
nounce the statement made by Elliot as
false and a gross insult to the men who
for years stood as wall of fire against
the forces of rebellion and destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
IT WAS LINW0OD NAMES.
The Suicide at Arlington. Mass. Was Resi-
dent Of Pittsfield. Me.

Lexington. Mass, May 22.--The sui
eide found near the Arlington reser
voir, Tuesday morning. and on whose
body was letter signed Leslie
Davis" has been identified as Linwood
Leslie Names of Pittsfield. Me. The
identity was established. Thursday. by
relatives of Names living in Charles
town, Mass.
Names left home about two weeks
ago. He was spinner by trade, p
years old. He left home evidently in
search of work. Being unsuccessful
and having a very sensitive natuu bis
relatives think he became despd II
and while suffering from temporary In
sanity took his life They cannot as
crbe his act to any other cause, as he
was young man of good habits and
greatly respected in his native town,
where he was actively connected with
religious and social affairs. The body
will be taken to Pittsfield. Friday, for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
RAIN WANTED
To SqueIch Forest Fires Now
Raging in Maine.
Aroostook Receiving Its Share Of the
Loss--Many Narrow Escapes.
thursdays Light Rains Help Out Somewhat
Washington County Suffers.

Bangor May 22.-Light rains fell, this
noon. and the high wind of Thursday
has subsided. thus allowing the flames
in the northern Maine counties to tenn
porarly subside.
So far as learned the history of fires
Is Il story of narrow escapes of every
town on the lineo the Bangor & Aroos-
took Railroad. but no casualties are re-
ported.
Every village in Aroostook county Is
threatened by fire. which, though at
present down. may arise again at any
minute Therefore the situation has
not yet eased much from the conditions
of Thursday.
1t is currently reported that fires are
plainly seen from every village on the
line of the Il. & a. road
The smoke is so dense az to make
travelling most unpleasant and at times
dangerous.
Below WaShburn On the stage road
a farmer. two women and three chill
dren were out trying To check the
flames that had travelled down from n
burning cutdown along line of sub
stantial snake fence. The flames ha |
spread into the dry stubble and Were
gallopping toward the farmers build
ings. Thereupon he had mustered his
little force and with brooms. bushes
and boards they We're swatting at the
flames and trying to beat them in.
New Sweden is again being pretty
well warmed up. and crews are out in
that town fire fighting. The veteran
Madawaska stage driver reports that
in many places he found the fire en-
croac hing so nearly OF the highway
that he had to cover his nose and run
his horse.
At Houlton. the town farm build
ings We're endangered. yesterday. and
the selectmen sent crews to save the
property. Smyrna and Island Falls
are encompassed and advices say that
the Villages are seriously threatened.
Timber land owners are especially I'M
easy. for now nothing except a heavy
and protrac.ed rain can save valua bic
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, May 22.-These changes
in the postal service in Maine are an
nounced:
Route 1876. Cherryfield to Ellsworth
From June Is, 1896. increase service to
IL times a week between North Han
cock and Cherryfield, 24A miles.
Route 1886 Cherryfield to Machias
From June Is, 1886, increase service to
L. times a week.
Route 1875 Bar Harbor by Otter
Creek. Seal Harbor and Asticou to
Northeast Harbor. IL miles and back
IA times a week from June l to Septem-
Der 20, and six times a week. the resi-
due of the year, by schedule of not
to exceed two and one half hours run
ming time each way in summer and
three hours each way in winter. From
June ], 1896 to June 80, 1897.
Route 1876. Ellsworth to Southwest
Harbor. q miles and back. seven times
week, from June l to September 80
in each year. by schedule not to ex-
coed four hours running time each way.
From June l. 1896 to June 80, 1897.
Emma J. Rowe has been appointed
postmaster at West Peru. vice B. l..
Rowe resigned and Ethel Indy Charles
at Harbor. vice Orren Charles. de-
ceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
STILL ALIVE.
Mechanic Falls Man Who Muir
dered His Baby
May Recover from the Cash in Throat
inflicted by Himself.
coroner's Jury Says Child Came 10 Death by
Hand Of Father.

Mechanic Falls, May 22.Contrary to
the expectations of his friends. Joseph
b. Holt of this town, who murdered his
infant son. Thursday morning, and then
gashed his own throat. lived through
the night and was quite comfortable.
Friday morning. Yesterday afternoon,
it was given out that he would live but
a few minutes. but it Is now thought
that possibly he may recover. The doe
tors took a number of stitches in the
wound, this forenoon. and marvelled at
the mans staying powers.
With the possibility of Hollis racov-
cry in view. Coroner True took steps to
hold an inquest. this afternoon. This is
formality required by law, although
there can be but one verdict.
Friday afternoon, the murdered in
FAINT was buried. The mother is stil in
a pitiable state and the funeral Of the
poor little innocent was distressing
affair
The physicians Drs. Bradford, RAN
kin and Tobie. have the man in -rch
shape now that he can talk. although
with some effort He is steadily grow
ing stronger and unless some new
complication sets in he will probably
recover.
The inquest was held, Friday after
noon, over the body of the infant. 1t
was in charge of Coroner True of Me
chanic Falls.
The verdict will be that the child
came to its death at the hand of its
father. Joseph Il. Holt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
TEN KILLED..
Terrible Havoc Wrought by Cyclone
in One Of Canadian Counties.
Many Houses Swept Away-catile killed-l0s:
Estimated at $4,000.

Guthrie, o. r.. May 22.-As far as re-
ported, 10 persons We're killed and many
were injured by the cyclone and water
spout which descended on this part of
the territory, last night. Eight cy-
clones have passed over a radius of 50
miles in this section during the last five
days, but Guthrie always escaped, ow-
ing to it's location. Five persons were
killed at Gushing, 20 houses We're swept
away at Edmond and two persons
killed At Black Bear, three persons
were killed and several hurt. In the
vicinity of White Eagle. a dozen houses
were destroyed and many cattle killed
At White Eagle. three cyclones formed
within an hour and swept toward
Usage county Several lives are re-
ported lost in Usage county, where the
property loss is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23

left to the most stubborn minded per-
son. This joyous transformation from
sickness to health is going on in thou
sands of homes across the wide extent
of this country
The reputation of Paines celery
compound has grown by word of
mouth. from persons made well. to
others who needed its healing,
strengthening power. The agreement
of opinion among the best-informed.
most observant class of people. in the
wellto- do homes of our largest cities,
as we'll as in the more frugal town
communities, places Paine's celery
compound far in advance of any REM
edy Paine's celery compound is. in
fact. the only spring remedy ever
heard of in the home of practicing
physicians.
This great remedy is not an ordinary
spring sarsaparilla, Differs, tonic, or
nervine. Paines celery compound is
as far apart from any of these guess
work remedies as black is from white
in the eyes Of physicians who regu-
larry prescribe it. use 1t themselves
and carry it home to their own fam.
lilies. Paine's celery compound Is the
famous formula of that thoughtful
and studious physician. Prof Edward
T.. Phelps. NJ. D.. LII. D., of the Dart
mouth medical school.
1t is the duty of every man or
woman who has been benefited by
Paine's celery compound to impress
on friends and neighbors it's wonderful
efficacy as spring remedy that is in
every way worthy of the name.
The past of Paine's celery compound.
as every one who keeps informed of
current events is we'll aware, is a re.
mariable story of sick people made
Well, ana OF many persons, who had
given up health as wholly lost, made
strong as ever they We're in their lives.
Paine's celery compound is the spring
remedy par excellence. No invigora.
tor has been so much praised. dis
cnssed. recommended and used by
physicians. and discerning, conserya-
tive men and women in every walk Of
life.
The story of Paine's celery COM
pound in nutshell is that 1t makes
people well.
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Nervous

teachers, clerks and other sufferers of
of both sexes. just read this letter:
81 think it is my duty to tell what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for me and
my family. Two years ago was in weak,
nervous condition and had dreadful pal
pitations or jumping OF my heart, fol-
lowed by sinking spells, which would last
for several minutes. Sometimes it would
seem as though l would never come out
OF them. was treated by the best physi-
clans, but only for little time did they
help me. seemed to be growing worse
instead Of better. l would often seem
hungry, but when l ate, no matter how
little, it would cause me such misery that
l was often wicked enough to wish my
self dead. / had that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
WAS A MAINE MAN.
Death Of Levi W. Turner. a Veteran. Formerly
Of lincolnville.

Maiden, Mass. May 22.-Levi w. Tur-
ner an old soldier and sailor of the
Rebellion, died suddenly. today, at his
home at "a Winthrop street. of heart
trouble. The deceased was born in
Lincolnville, Me-. and for a number of
years was captain Of vessels engaged
in the Africa and East India trade.
During the war he served as masters
mate in the navy. and was afterward
transferred to the I'd Massachusetts
For many years after. Mr.. Turner was
a messenger in the Charlestown navy
yard. He was a member of Kearsarge
Association, H. G. Berry Post, No. 40.
G. A. R., and belonged to numerous
other organizations. He Is survived by
q son and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23

Mrs. II. 3. Srerry, who is now the
National Press association, was assis-
tant editor of the Washington World
Her vigorous editorials in Ohio and
Washington newspapers first brought
her into national prominence.
The active profession of journalism
has kept Mrs. Sperry up to date in in
formation and progressive thought
When there was evident need of a
remedy in her family. She was well
aware that Paine's celery compound
was best to use. The following enthu-
siastic letter shows the happy results
from the use of this greatest of RENE
dies:
Wells & Richardson Co., Burlington.
VT.
Dear Sirs:-A few weeks use of
Paine's celery compound by my So
years-old mother has been of great
benefit to her and proved to my salts
faction that there's nothing like it for
the headaches and sleeplessness Incl
dent to impaired digestion. A niece in
my family was also cured of insomnia
by using one bottle of Paines celery
compound.
Yours very truly.
Hannah +. Sperry.
In every part of this country women
are utilizing these blessed spring days
by taking Paine's celery compound
and insisting on its use by the MEM
bers of their families. 1t speaks vol
umes fer this wonderful remedy that
of all the women who have recovered
health by its means very many were
induced to take it through the persua-
sion of other women.-sisters, mothers,
friends or relatives.
Many man slowly failing in health.
but stubbornly shutting his eyes to
the alarming fact, has been led to take |
Paine'S celery compound from seeing |
its remarkable health giving effect in |
the case of his own wife. sister or
some other member Of his household
When a sick and feeble sufferer is |
seen to gain steadily in health and
vigor from taking Pane's celery COM
pound, not much room for doubt is
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vvea k

Worn out, nervous women. receive
criticism where they should have
sympathy. They cannot help being
nervous, if their blood is impure.
When the blood fails 10 feed the
nerves upon proper nourishinent what
can You expect but nervous prostra-
ton, debility and nervous headaches?
If the causcis found in impure blood,
the cure must be i'll making the blood
pure. This is just what Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does, and it has proved the true
nerve tonic because it is the true blood
purifier, and the solace. comfort and
defender Of thousands of housewives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 22.-The barometer
has risen rapidly over the Lake regions
and the upper Mississippi valley and
slowly in the Central valley. 1t has
fallen rapidly on the Northeast coast
and slowly on the middle Atlantic and
south Atlantic coasts and from Mon
tana northwards. The barometer Is
highest over Lake Superior. The area
of low pressure continues in the South
west. over western Texas and New
Mexico, where the barometer has re-
manned about stationary The second
depression is central north of Montana.
and the depression which was in the
lower st. Lawrence valley. this morn
ing, is north of Nova Scotia.
1t has been decidedly warmer in New
England and in the middle Atlantic
states and cooler in the Central val
leys and Lake region, the temperature
having fallen about 20 degrees over
Wisconsin and Superior Michigan. The
weather continues cloudy. with showers
from the Ohio valley southwark over
the Gulf states, the middle Atlantic
states. the New England coast and
generally throughout the Missouri val
ley The weather is generally clear
throughout the Lake region. upper
Mississippi valley and the interior Of
New England and New York.
The indications are that local thun-
der storms and showers will prevail on
the southern New England and middle
Atlantic coasts, followed by cooler and
fair weather
Local thunder storms are indicated
for the Southern states east of the
Mississippi and generally fair weather
for the Lake region and upper Missis
sippi and upper Ohio valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
NORWAY HIGH WINS.
Has No Difficulty in Defeating Gould's Acad-
envy in Athletic Contest.

Bethel, May 22.-The interscholastic
athletic contest has narrowed down to
t;ould's academy and Norway High
Rridgton and Potter not appearing. Nor
WAY won the 1OO-yards dash. the half
mile bicycle, the 12o-yards hurdle throw
ine hammer. one-half mile bicycle race.
high and running broad jump. making ,akil "a
a40- var ds DASH pole vault, one-half mile
run, total Of 35 points. The League rec
ords throwing the hammer. the half mile
bicycle race were broken, all gong 10
NORWAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
Democrat Delegates Elected.

Rath May 22.-At the Democratic
caucus heidi in this city. tonight the
following were elected delegates to the
STATE convention: Arthur Sewal, F.
r. Torrey. George sE. Hughes, J.
uouphton Mcclellan, E. C. bennett,
scott r. Frye, E. c. Plummer, J. r.
Madden. The delegates to the district
convention are Z. NJ. Fuller. d. M.
Humphrey. F. w. S. Blanchard. Frank
Dingley. John Brown. a. A. Percy an"
John Scott
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iired

languid, all-gone feeling and suffered aw-
full distress in my stomach. l had given
up all hopes Of ever being well, when
my mother wished me to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla. l consented, to please her,
and before had taken the whole of one
bottle could see l was improving, and
soon was indeed very much better. Its
effects have been truly wonderful and
hope this letter may be the means of help
ing other suffering men and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
FOR POWERS.
orneville Sends a Delegation to Bangor FOL
H0uit0n Man.

Dover, May 22.-The Republicans OF
OrpaviI,e have elected Asa Parker and
Llewellyn Sanborn delegates to the
state convention and instructed them
TO support Hon. Llewellyn Powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
sAcO NEWS.
Suit Against City--No Indictment Brought
Against Deputy Sheriff Small.

Saco. May 22.-Thc Congregational
parish has authorized a committee to
bring suit for damages against the city
of Saco on account of the city council
vote TO appropriate q strip of the church
lot so as TO permit the widening of Beach
street.
No Indictment was reported by the
grand Jury at Alfred. today, against
Deputy Sheriff James w. Small of Saco.
against whom charges of malfeasance
We're brought to the attention of the
Jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 22.-Forecast for
Saturday: For New England. generally
fair; cooler during the day preceded
by showers on the coast in the early
morning: northwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23

The Bundesrath at Berlin has ac-
cepted the governments bill increasing
the hounties on sugar, as amended in
the Richstag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23

Advices from Diarbekir. in Asia
Minor, say that massaeres are feared
there during the Moslem festival of
Bairam. which begins on May 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-23
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston. May 22-I.ocal forecast for
Saturday: Fair; cooler; northerly
winds.
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SPECIFIC
For SCR0fULA.

cured, so that l have not had a boil
or pimple on any part of my body
for the last twelve years. can
cordially recommend Ayers Sarsa-
parilla as the very best blood-puritier
in existence" &c. 7. REMNANT,
MyerSville, Texas.