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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.
Mrs. Bryan Is Her Husbands Mascot In
" Eg. All Affairs of Life. i.

Mrs. Bryan Is Her Husbands Mascot In
y Eg. All Affairs of Life.
Mr.. Bryan lives well in commodious
dwelling in the fashionable part of Lin
coin, Neb. His family consists of Mrs.
Bryan, Ruth, aged II; William j., Jr.,
aged six, and Grace, aged five.
GThe study-in which both Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Bryan have desks--is an attractive
room, filled with books, statuary and
mementoes of campaigns. There are
husts and portraits of noted men, AMI
there are two butcher knives which Mr..
Bryan used in the campaign with Field
TO refute the latter's boasts of the ef-
fects of high protection.
When Mr.. Bryan was in Illinois COL
lege he boarded with DIR. H. X. Jones,
a relative, who had been one of the
famous Concord school. 1t was during
Mr.. Bryan's junior year at college that
he met Miss Mary E. Baird, a junior in
the female academy at the same place.
They became engaged the same year.
She was graduated the day before Mr..
Bryan and was valedictorian of her
class of eight, and was thus fit match
for him, who was valedictorian of n
class of IS. She was born in Perry, H.,
where her father was merchant.
The death of Mr.. Bryan's father
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
CHAMP CLARK.s TRIBUTE.
kmsiders Bryan One of the Greatest
Orators OF the Age.


N Orators OF the Age.
In recent interesting sketch of w. j.
BRYAN, Champ Clark, the Missouri ora
tor and statesman, after drawing a COM
parison between Samuel j. Randall and
Mr.. Bryan, thus describes the latter:
"In four years service Bryan estab-
lished far greater reputation than did
Randall in the same length of time. In
deed, it may be said without any eX-
travagance that when Bryan quit con-
gress he had as widespread fame as
Randall had when he died after 20 years
of congress. Whether the Nebraskan
plowed his ideas as deep into the minds
of men as did the Pennsylvania is an
entirely different question; for as late
as 1894 the line of cleavage made by
Randall in the democratic party on the
tariff was easily discernable to the
naked eye, when II of his disciples
bolted the Wilson bill, and several others
had the will to bolt, but lacked the
courage.
bryan is a collegiate scholar, and
has slowed away in his capacious Gran
Jun much of the golden grain of wis
dom and little of the husks, and it is all
there for use, either as argument or
establishment. Some men are so ugly
and ungainly that it is positive adj
vantage to them as public speakers.
Some are so handsome and graceful that
they are on good terms with the audi
ence before they open their lips, OF
the latter class Bryan is a shining exam
pie. His appearance is a passport to the
affections of his fellow men which all
can read. He is the picture of health,
mental. moral and physical. He stands
about Eve feet ten, weighs about 40,
is pronounced brunette, has a mas
sive head, clean-shaven face, an aqui-
line nose, large under jaw, square chin,
a broad chest, large lustrous dark eyes,
a mouth extending almost from ear to
ear, teeth white as pearls, and hair
what there is left of it--black as mid
night. Beneath his eyes is the pro-
tuberant flesh which physiognomists
tell us is indicative of fuency of Ian
guage and which was one of the striking
features in the face of James G. Blaine.
bryan neglects none of the acces-
series of oratory. Nature richly en-
dowed him with rare grace. He is happy
in attitude and pose His gestures are
on Hogarth's line Of beauty. Mellifuous
is the one word that most aptly de-
scribes his voice. It IL strong enough
to be heard by thousands. 1t Is sweet
enough to charm those inclined to mu-
sic. It is 30 modulated as not 10 veG
the ear with monotony and can be stern
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07

beg Off the programmes of literary So
cieties for orations he took extra as
signments and worked on all of them
with the greatest earnestness. He made
political speeches about Jacksonville in
the following campaign and made some
reputation for himself. After that he
was often selected to represent the col
leges In oratorical contests, and won
honors for both the college and himself
in them. I have rarely had more de-
termined or brilliant student. l recog-
nized him then as brilliant scholar,
who was bound to make his mark by
reason of the determination with which
he went at all that he did"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
"THE BOY ORATOR"
How the Democratic Candidate Won
This Significant Title.


Bryan was a remarkable child in his
tender years, and could read and write
long before he was six years old. He
received no special education when
young except that gained by a few
terms in the district school of his ma
tive village. The oratorical powers
which have startled the people of the
United States were developed at a very
early age. When mere boy, Bryan
was accustomed to stand up before his
pIaymates at school and pour forth
words of eloquence.
sThis wonderful gift brought distinc-
ton to Bryan in his childhood, and
when he had reached his 18th year his
father took him to great democratic
demonstration in Centralia, ILL.,, and
there the boy began his political ca
reer. After hearing addresses from
the most distinguished men in the
state, the boy orator mounted the plat
form. There was an oppressive ST.
Ience and a smile of derision as the
young STRIPPING made his appearance.
The lad commenced to speak to the
thousands before him in tones convinc-
ing and eloquent. He displayed a
knowledge of the questions of the cur
rent campaign, which was simply start-
ling to his auditors
He had proceeded but short time,
when the audience had become spell.
bound under the sway of his eloquence.
Soon ripple of applause greeted the
speaker. Then the audience, catching
up the enthusiasm of the young speak
.r, became tumultuous, and he could
scarcely proceed because OF the deafen-
Ing cheers which greeted every sem
tence. When ha closed there was q ire
mendous outburst of enthusiasm. The
men of the audience carried him upon
their shoulders.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
What is

Castora DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for ParegOrc, Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil
1T is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty y1fs' by
Millions Of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
Darrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatulency
Casoria assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tora is the Chldren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07

mitted to the Nebraska bar soon after
they arrived there. She has great
fondness for politics, and accompanies
her husband on his political campaigns.
Her literary tastes are highly cult
waited, and she has written much and
we'll. She is great favorite in Lin
coln, where she is leading member of
Sorosis and other women's clubs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07

threatened to disturb his career, but he
determined to continue his law studies
and he entered the Union College of
Law at Chicago in the fall of 1881. He
was fortunate enough to get place in
the Office of Lyman Trumbull, one of
his warmest friends. He did hard work
in the law school and was beaten for
the valedictory (elective) by one vote.
There were 81 in the class, and 1t was
regarded as a good class. Mr.. Bryan
settled atFonce in Jacksonville 10 prac-
tice law. he had his usual starvation
period" but he had done 10 well In his
first year that he and Miss Baird were
married October 4, 1884
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
A STUDENT OF oRAToRY.

What His Old School Teacher Has to Say
of Him.
Prof. S. S. Hamill, of Decatur, ILL.,, is
the teacher under whom William J
Bryan studied elocution while he was
attending Illinois college at Jackson
vile. Mr.. Hamill says it was Bryan's
deep earnestness and Unborn genius that
made him the orator of national reputa-
ton that he is. 1T was in 1875" said
Prof. Hamill, that Bryan first came
into one of my classes. He was good
student, and stood first in all his studies,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
Castoria.

"castoria is sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
i:;c-'t: 20 re"
H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y,
"our physicians in the cbildren's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of castoria has won us 20 look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND D1sPENsARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres.
urray Street, New York City.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07
Castoria.

"castoria is an excellest medicine for chill
dFen. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect stI,o-. q. =: =:
DIR. G. -. OsGooD,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07

DIX Is ~ OSGOODl
Lowell, Mass.
"castoria Is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. I hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
ealinterest of their children, and use castoria
instead Of the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones, by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtful agents down their Threats, thereby
sending them to premature graves"
DR.. J. F. KINcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-07

The centaur Company, TT Murray Street, New York City,
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
PENSION DECISIONS.

Assistant Secretary Reynolds. of the interior
Department, last week rendered decisions
which adjudicste new points in pension
claims.
According TO these decisions, the widow oil
an additional Paymaster is pensonabe under
section 3, act of July q, 1890.
Where shown that Il soldier was sound at
enlistment and died in regimental hospital OF
disease, the exact character and nature of the
disease not being shown, the testimony being
conflicting. il will be presumed in the absence
of evidence to the contrary, that he died OF
disease contracted in the service and line OF
duty.
Death resulting from the morphine habit,
though contracted BY using the drug to relieve
pain, caused by a uaady contracted in the
service aud line of duty, on soldiers own re-
sponsbility, cannot he accepted as due To serv-
ice in the line of duty.
Where pension granted TO a widow on
account Of a minor child of her deceased hus-
band has been terminated because the child
had attained its 10 h year, and the child has
been continuously since its 10Th year insane,
idiotc or otherwise permanently helpless, PEN
sion may be allowed it.
Under the June % act tho pension must
commence from the date of the fling OF the
origins application, provided pensionable dis
ability is proved.
The National tribune., 1896-07-09

4 FAITHFUL TRAITOR BY Ellie Adelaide
Ronlands. Published Ly LppincoIt. PhIladel :
phin. For sale by Bremtnno. Washington. ID. C.
Price 81.
rather clever tale Of one heir to a fortune
and the next in lne-"Tne Faithful Traitor
who despite ali bis efforts, is faithful in
many things and is unsuccessful in his at
tempis TO be traiiorous. There pretty
sweethearts, Of course, 10 make the story 20.
A short time ago book was published which
attempted to prove that Marshal Ney was not
shot In 1915. but escaped to America aud be-
came a Scb0olmaster IN North Carolina, where
as alleged, lie lately diei. 10 set at rest all
doubts III this matter. cousin of Nine. Ney,
who is now living in America. contributes to
the July Century family record Of Sey's exc
cuiion, written by Nine. Campan. who was the
aunt Of Nine. Ney, and the author of the
Memoirs of Marie Antonette.
TIE CENTURY MAGAZINE. Published by the
Century Publishing Co. For sale by Robert
Beall, f95 Pennsylvania Ave.
These bound numbers of the Century make a
delightful addition to a library. A magazine
of so high standard as the Century publishes
"A host of good works poems stories add essays
that are Of more than temporary value. They
represent much of the finest literary work Of
own day, and ia years to come will prove
landmarks in Literary history. This volume
which includes the numbers for the first half
Of the year, begins Dir. Sloane's " Life Of Ma
poleon not yet finished; the first install
menis Of Mrs. Wards Sir George Trcssady aud
Frank III. +. Hopkinsons strong story " Tom
Grogan," complete. Besides these there arc
stories by Rudyard Kipling, Edith Thomas
Ruth McEnery Stuart, Mrs. Burton Harrison
and other popular writers. Among the con-
tributors 10 its pocsio are: Louise Imogen
Quincy. James Whtcomb Riley, Edmund Clar-
ence Stedman, Richard Watson Glider. Frank
Dempster Sherman and others The articles
aud essays on art, literature, music and politics
aud sociology are numerous aud valuable.
THE TRUTTf-TELIERs by John Strange Win
ter. Published by J. b. Lippincolt. Philadel-
pLis. Price ST.
John Strange Winters stories are always
read because she wrote i" Boobies Baby"
None Of her later efforts are equal 10 that one
This story betrays her spirit aud humor, aud
is written in an easy. bright style, has goodly
| amount of romance in it, and after all makes
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

The preparations for the Christian Endeavor
Convention Arc complete, aud the city is full of
bright young Christian soldiers. Before tho
end Of the week it is expected that bet wcen
$4,000 aud G0o00 people will visit the city.
From the enthusiasm which has been apna-
rent all over the country, as disclosed by the
communications that have been receiTed by
the local committee aud the intense interest
taken IN the convention, IL seems to be assured
that the gathering viii be the greatest OF its
kind ever held. A combined seating capacity
Of 40 co will be available at any time during
the convention, aud the meeting places will be
more numerous than heretofore. Three tents
pitched on the White Lot, Government reser-
walton just south OF the Presidents Mansion, a
large hall aud number OF the churches will
constitute the principal auditoriums. Other
churches will be utilized for early morning
prayer. meetings and smaller gatherings
Aside from the interior decorations the CHI
gems Of Washington, particularly the merchants.
have entered into the spirit of the convention
and Joined in making the city attractive by
liberal decorations OF their homes and places of
business. Shop windows bright with con-
ventiou coors shields and other devices in COL
ors bearing the word Welcome" are promi-
nently displayed and fronts of stores aud
buildings are draped The Government author.
titles have lent their assistance in decorating
the public parks with appropriate foliage de-
vices, which include the working out Ia plants
and flowers OF the familiar &C T." monogram.
combinations Of the letters ~. p. :. c. T. /"
the convention dag in colors aud other devices
with scroll work.
prominent festure Of this years ronyen-
ton will be the great chorus OF about 600
voices, which has been in training for long
time for The gathering. Three sections of the
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
DEATH OF A PICTURESQUE CHARAC-
TER

Col. Joseph C. Mex iDbin, who had been for
many years one Of the most prominent figures
about The Capital lied last week al his home at
Marshall Hall. Few men in Washington were
known. ~ least by sight. TO so many people as
WAS Col. Mex Ibbin. His stately figure, clad
IN broadciDth. with a broad. briInmed hat such
affected Ivy many gentlemen Of the old school,
WIS a familiar sight TO thousands, while MS
courteous aud rather stately manner had about
il something that was chivairous aud Tcmius-
cent Of ether days. lie was forty incr, and
was a prominent figure on the Pacific Coast
nearly haif a century ago.
Col. Mckibhin was born in Chambersburg,
Pa May IA, 1924. lie was one OF six sons, all
but one Of whom served with credit and dis
EinciiOn IN the late war -Four rose TO high
rank before tho war closet. OF them all, one
only survives, Col. Cham beers Mex ibbin, Of the
Regular Army.
For a time Col. J. c. Mex ibbin was student
at Princeton College. aud afterward stud led
law. He WAS young man when the gold
fever broke OUT in the East and was one OF the
FIRST t0 start Tor the Pacific Coast.
Shortly before the war Col. Mex ibbin served
a term rs Representative ia Congress from
California. and at the breaking out OF hostil-
ties lie MAS one Of six cavalry officers immcdi-
atey appointed by President Lincoln. lie
SERVED on the staff Of Gen. Halleck and that
of Gen. Thomas.
After the war Col. McKibbin made his home
ia this city. aud was in the business Of u gem
eral contractor Years ago tic and Capt Blake
took the contract for carrying Passengers to
Mount Vernon. aud 10 or IL years ago the two
purchased tie country place at Marshall Hall,
famous for excursions.
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
Labor in South Africa.
rLiIlt Cenittr,l1


The English carpenter has "boy" to-
carry his tools for him; the English brick
layer has native holman to hand the
bricks to him, which he proceeds to set.
Work requiring skill is very often done by
whites, because they do it much better, but
white labor leans on and uses black labor.
So on the railways the station masters and
guards are white, but the heavy jobs which
need little skill fail to the blacks; so field
hands and those who actually berd the
cattle are natives, though there are usually
whites over them in a position of authority.
In all new countries skilled labor is dear,
but in South Africa it is exceptionally dear,
because the skilled white man insists on
having blacks beneath him, and black labor,
though it is cheap if measured by The price
paid for it, is really dear if measured by
what it aeeompiishes; for it is unskilled and
uncertain, the native, except in q few Of the
older parts of the country, not yet having
acquired that habit of steady and patient
industry which makes labor effective. 1t is,
of course, in the newest districts, where the
natives are still raw and scarcely removed
from savage state, that this uncertainty is
most felt
In the gold fields of the Transvaal and
Mashonaland the supply of native work
people often falls short, although at johann
nesburg a native can earn G3 (Sl5) a month,
besides his food and such lodging as he
needs. The development of the mines is, of
course, to some extent retarded by this diff
Guilty of obtaining a permanent supply of
labor
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
ARMY AND NAVY.

Naval Constructor Theodore d. Wilson died
at the Boston Nayy-yard last week. He was
Chief of the Bureau Of Construction and Repair
for many years prior to the incumbency OF
Commodore IlchbOrn, and was prominently
Identified with the work of design and con-
struction of many of the vessels OF the new
Navy. lie entered the naval service an APP
prentice shipwright at the Brooklyn Navy
yard, and at the outbreak of the war he enlist
cd as a non-commissiuned officer il the 18Th n.
Y. after which he became a carpenter in the
Navy in which capacity he served throughout
the war. He afterward entered the Consiruc-
ton Department, and rose through the varloI5
grades to the head of the corps. He was a mem
her of several scientific societies and also of the
Loyal Legion. the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie and the Naval Order of the United States
Secretary Lamont has determined TO proceed
Immediately to the construction of barracks
aud quarters for permanent artillery garrison
at Sandy Hook in connection with the foriii-
cations at Fort Hancock. For this purpose
Congress authorized the appropriation of $780,
600. 1t is expected that This money will suf.
fee TO provide what Is known two-baitcry
post. aud that will mean a garrison large
enough TO man the defensive works already
constructed, although not sufficient for all fu-
tnre needs. The work will not interfere IN
any manner with the completion Of the defcn-
sye works OF the fort Itself.
The War Department has Just concluded
scientific Investigation into the question of
emergency rations. The results arrived at will
be oi ralue not alone to the Army, but to bicy-
Gle tourists aud all persons thrown OH their re-
sources away from civilization. The board
rejected prepared foods in favor of three sta
rlcs-hard bread. l6 ounces; bacon, 10 ounces;
pea meal, 4 ounces. With these 90 coffee. roast
cd and ground. 2 ounces. or tea, one half ounce
each. with grains Of saccharine instead OF
sugar; salt, Ga ounce pepper, .04 ounce; to-
bscco. one half ounce making the total weight
OF daily ration 33. 10 ounces with coffee,
3l.6S ounces with tea. Tho board says that
this gives the largest food value with the small
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE LIBRARY.
A Weekly Series of Historical Textbooks.


No STATISTICS OF The WARCOnnns the number Of troops
and Go; e :xtas from spes and es2;
events Relating opening Physiological
o. Army killed Oh both sides
NO. PENSION sTATIsTcs.-Number on the roll of each Glass;
NO. s. HISTORY OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES.
about into the Territories Emancipation
by Portraits
No. s. PREsIDEHT MONROE AND HIS DoeTaINE:.By
Cielands Message Portrait, Map,
No. Double Number. COMMANDERS OF TIE
Constitution present the dates
m IL TIE lFE az S 8 Hs Go oaa e. 2 Inc
Cumlerland withh Iftone
NO. II. LIFE OF MAJ. VIM. McKlNLEY.-By John AIeEl"y
TO Be- ISSUED.
NO. II. LIFE r. n. SHERIDAN.
OTHER NUMBERS OF GREAT INTEREST uIhL Fohhoa.
double 10
Address, TRIBUNE, Washington,
The National tribune., 1896-07-09

for the change. Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound should be used.
1t is well for those approaching this
time, to write Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass. She has the experience of years
to aid her in advising. She win charge
you nothing.
She helped this woman, who says
81 have used Lydia Il. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound in my family ten
years, with the best results. Some
time ago my daughter had eatarrh OF
the womb, and it entirely cured her.
was approaching the "change Of
life," and was in deplorable condi7
ton. My womb had fallen, and the
bearing-down pains and baclache were
terrible, and kidneys affected
II began taking the Compound!
and my pains ceased. Iconsiderit the
strong bridge between sickness and
health, and recommend it to everybody
Inject who needs it. "-MRs. L. KELLY.
Patchogue, L. I.
The National tribune., 1896-07-09

chorus win assist in the singing in the tents,
and the fourth body of 1000 vocalists will be
divided among the other meetings in the halls
and churches. Probably the most interesting
features in connection with the full chorus OF
1000 voices is open air patriotic song service.
This is to take place next Saturday afternoon
on the broad plaza on the east side of the
United States Capitol building.
The National tribune., 1896-07-09
soldiers of the War of 1912

The Boulder monument to unknown soldiers
of the war of 1872 who are buried in PasS
Meadow was dedicated near Buffalo, N. ",
July 4. The local Society of the Sons of the
Revolution had charge of affairs, with the as
sisiance of the GAR, Union Veteran Legion,
and various civic and choral societies. Hon.
Sherman S. Rogers and Commissioner Marcus
NJ Drake were the speakers.
The National tribune., 1896-07-09

driving him up the Valley for eight days,
fighting nearly all the time. and Jackson
picking his own ground. If Shields had
had the get-up and go of Fremont, jack
sons army could have been taken on that
campaign.-D. s. ABBOT, Goth Ohio, Kirwin,
The National tribune., 1896-07-09

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorfa-
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.