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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
A Georgia Sensation.

Atlanta, Ga, is hardly ever without
a sensation, and the latest is the
eIopement and marriage of John P.
Atkinson, the sixteen-year-old son of
Gov. Atkinson, and Miss Ada Byrd,
the fifteen. year old daughter of &. p.
Byrd, a wealthy publisher, last week.
A few weeks ago the young couple
secured a ceuse and intended TO
elope, but the parents nipped the
scheme in the bud. The girl was
sent to relatives in the country, young.
Atkinson went back to his work as a
clerk in the executive department,and
it was supposed all was over between
the child lovers, but the warmth of
their love was not considered. Gov
ernor Atkinson left Atlanta on
business and his son used this op
portunity. He drew his money and
went to the country where he found
his sweetheart at her grandmother's.
She joined him by appointment, and
before any one was the wiser they
were married. After it was all over
the parents of the couple made the
telegraph wires sizzle in the effort 10
prevent the marriage and offered
reward of 500 for the arrest of the
children. They were apprehended at
Rome, but too late. At first the par
ents took their children home and an
nounced that they would be kept
apart, and that an effort would be
made to invalidate the marriage, but
a later conference resulted in an
agreement that the young people be
allowed to live together as husband
and wife,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
The Comus Club.

The entertainment to be given by
"Comus Club" (Kings of Gayety) at
the Opera House, for the benefit of
the Library Association and the
Masonic Lodge, en- the 18th and 10th
nights will be the cleverest effort of
all ameteur performances ever render
ed in Hopkinsville. The young men
are certainly artists, each and every
one of them, and assisted by Messrs.
Geo. r. Mayo and Merritt S. Pitcher,
they will render the best show of the
season. The music is the newest, the
dances strictly original, the stories
roaringly funny and new. The cause
beyond doubt appeals to every citi-
zen of Hopkinsvile. They should
be greeted with a full house both
nights. emember the dates 18th
and 10th, next Thursday and Friday
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
BRYAN ANp MoKINLEY sHAKB.

Washington, April 6,-Mr. Bryan,
the late Democratic candidate
for President, called with Represen'
tative McMillin, of Tennessee, and
Attorney General Smythe, of Nebras-
ka. at the White House this morning
0 pay his respects to his successful
rival. They were Immediately usher
cd into Mr.. McKinley's private Office
The President, who was talking with
group of gentlemen, advanced,
and the President and the candidate
shook hands cordially.
Mr.. Bryan remarked upon the Pres
ident's apparent good health, and the
latter spoke of the fact that he had
seen by the newspapers that Mr..
Bryan was here to argue case before
the Supreme Court. He also said he
had received copy of Mr.. Bryan's
book few days ago, but as yet had
not had time to read it.
"There is no law which compels
you to read it," remarked Mr.. Bryan,
smiling.
After further exchange of cour-
tesies and pleasentries, Mr.. Bryan re-
tired.
On tho portico, while awaiting the
arrival of the carriage in which he
had been driven to the White House,
Mr.. Bryan was besieged with news
paper men who asked for his views
on the Ohio and Michigan elections
yesterday.
"They indicate that confidence has
been restored" he said, laughing
hearty. "They need no explanation
from me-" he added. They speak
for themselves"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
Spring Requires

That the impurities which have accu-
mulaied in your blood during the
winter shall be promptly and thor.
Oughly expelled if good health is ex-
pected. When the warmer weather
comes these impurities are liable to
manifest themselves in various ways
and often lead to serious illness. I'm
less the blood is rich and pure that
tired feeling will afflict you, your APP
petite will fail and you will find your.
self call run down" Hoods Sarsa
parilla tones and strengthens the sys
tenn, drives out all impurities and
makes pure, rich, healthy blood
Holds Sarsaparilla is the one true
blood purifier and the best spring
medicine. Be sure to get only Hood s
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
Issued Illegally

In 1887 the voters of Paducah au-
thorized the issue of Sl00,0OOof bonds
to the Chicago, St, Louis and Padu-
cab railroad. Four thousand and
five hundred dollars a year interest
has since been paid, and the city
council has now discovered that the
bonds were issued illegally, as bonds
for two different railroads were voted
at the same election. They have APP
pointed an investigation committee,
and will hereafter refuse the payment
of interest as we'll as the prin
cipal when it falls due.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
FItling RESOLUTIONS OF Respeet

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Commissioners for the
Western Kentucky Asylum for the
Insane, held on Tuesday, April 6,
1897, the following resolutions were
adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED, That we learn with sor
row that DIR. Ben Letcher has severed
his connection with this Institution.
His relations with this Board have
been of the most agreeable nature,
and in his administration of the af-
fairs of the asylum it has always been
our pleasure to give him our hearty
support
He has endeared himself to us by
his kindly manner and genial dispos-
ltion.--always showing that proper
degree of courtesy and consideration
Especially do eve regret his de-
parture on account Of the unfortu
nate people who have been under his
care. He has gained their ELECTION
and confidence to an unusual extent
RESOLVED, that his devoted wife was
fit helpmate to him in his work, and
her kindly illustrations will be great
ly missed.
RESOLVED, that copy of these res
oluLiono be furnished to the city pa
pers Tor publication, and also one &c
DR., Lttcher
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The IBopulists in the Senate, who
hold theibslance of power, are pre-
pairing to light for two important
amendments to the Dingley Bill.
One by Senator Allen will provide for
an income tax adjusted to the lines
of the constitution and the other by
Senator Pettigrew will propose to ad-
whit free all articles made or controll-
ed by trusts or combinations to pre-
won't competition. The latter amend
,ment was defeated in the House.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
tHow's ThIsg

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions, and fl
nan ,ially able to carry out any obi
cation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo o.
WALDING, KINNAN a. MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price Toe per bottle, Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free
Family Pills are the Hest,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
1ndre limo. l. Dorsey, Of Hender.

Judge Jno. L. Dorsey, of Hender'
son. and Judge L. @. Flournoy, Of
Union. won the Democratic nomina-
tions for circuit Judge aud commons
,wealth's attorney in the Henderson
district. The convention yesterday
was purely formal, as they each had
enough instructed votes to nominate
on Che first ballot, Judge Dabney
having no opposition at all They
.gilI make a atong team and e via
ming ticket
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The Winchester Democrat says:
e Diphtheria is raging in Madison
county, mumps and measles in Pow
ell, turnpike mobs in Girard and
elsewhere, and the Legislature at
Frankfort. Let us praise the Lord
and take courage because none of
these Affections have come upon
CLARK county"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
Civil Service Examination

All applicants for positions as CLERK
and carrier at free delivery Postoffcet
must pass the Civil Service Examina
ton. Those passing most creditably
receive the appointments. Valuable
information for those wishing to pass
the examination may be obtained, free,
by writing at once to THE U. S Blu.
REAU OF INFORMATION, Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The Tennessee Centennial which
will open at Nashville May will be
the finest show of the kind ever held
an the South. 1t will in many re-
espscts compare favorably with the
worlds Fair.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York, which was denied
a license to do business in Kansas
along with other reputable companies,
has sued Insurance Commissioner
McNallins and his bondsmen for
.X1O. 600.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09
Cures

Prove the merit Of Hoods SarsaparilIa p posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures Of scrofila in severest forms. like
goltre, swelled neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores IN the eyes.
Cures of salt Rheun, with It's intense itching
and burning, scald head, letter etc
Cures OF Boils, Pmples, and all other erup-
tons due TO impure blood.
Cures Of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of rheumatism, where patients were I'M
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarrh by expelllng the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease
cures OF Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book Of cures by
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

A committee of the Tennessee Cen
rtennial Exposition has been appointed
to visit President Mckinley and in
wife him to formally open the expo
esition Nav |.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Representative Bailey declined an
Snvitation to dine with the President
because he did not have a dress suit.
He refused to own a pigeon tailed
coat upon the idea that his public
duties might be interferred with if
he should contract the society
habit"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The council has ordered the Sunday
law enforced at Georgetown, and as a
consequence everything is closed tight
son Sundays, including restaurants
and meat markets. Not even ice
wagons are allowed to run, and a
cigar could not be bought.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The Democratic State Executive
Committee has been called to meet
at Frankfort on Tuesday the 18TH
inst, to take action in the matter of a
state convention.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

With floods sweeping all before
them in the South, showstorms freez-
ing people to death in the North
west, forest fires raging in New York
and the Republicans piling up taxes
at Washington and Frankfort, you
can now find in the country almost
any calamity you don't want.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Headsman Bristow is still keeping
,up his record of appointing forty
postmasters day. No appointment
will be made in Kentucky until a
senator is elected
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Litigation against the Southern
Building and Loan Association OF
Knoxville has been resumed, citizens
of several States uniting in position
for a receiver and for an injunction.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The people in the flooded districts
OF the South have dismal prospect
before them. When the waters re-
cede there will be season of dire
privation, if not starvation and pes
thence.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Raiders destroyed eleven more
Fleming county toll-gates and left
word for President Gift, of the Mays.
vile and Mt Sterling road, that he
would be cowhided if another at
tempt to collect toll was made.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Morris Cohen has gone East for F..
Cohen to purchase a fine stock Of
dry goods, Millinery, clothing and
shoes Will keep hereafter the largest
stock of general dry goods of any
store in South Christian.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Sixty seven new fourthclass post
masters we're appointed Wednesday.
No changes were made in Kentucky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

Fourteen fourth. class postmasters
~uere removed Tuesday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

THE colored school of Louisville
sUiu be represented in the negro
building at the Tennessee Centennial.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The Versailles City Council has
adopted curfew law.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

The grand jury at Shepherdsvillt
seventy.indictments.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1897
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-09

eUBlsEED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20
MET DEATH WITHOUT FEAR.
Display of Nerve by "a Mexican Officer
Who Was Shot for Murder.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 10. - Captain
Gotta, of the Twelfth Infantry, was some
time since condemned TO death for insubor-
dination in the killing of a major OF his
regiment in Sonora during the Yaqui re-
bellion. He was shot here yesterday. De-
tachments from all the garrisons were pres
ent, about 15O0 men being drawn up on
three sides of the square When all was
ready a carriage containing Captain Gotta
and three friends, guarded by soldiers, drew
up. AT the farther end of the square, op-
posite the Eastern mound, in front of which
the execution was to take place, the coach
stopped and. the condemned man alighted.
He was Immediately conducted to the place
OF execution by picket of infantry. His
nerve was indomitable and his courage
superb. AS he advanced down the length
of the square, a distance of at least one
hundred yards, he was quietly putting at
cigarette, and when the squad halted ne
walked deliberately to the position assigned
70 him. Not even there did his courage for
sake him. for when the officer strOde toward
him, bandage in hand, with the intention of
blindfolding him, Captain Gotta at once
motioncd him away, declaring that ne was
not afraid. Not even as the officer in charge
of the firing party took his place and with
his sword metiOned the orders to the men,
Ready Present! Fire!''-not even during
this trying period-was there the least trace
of fear on the face of the condemned man.
At the first discharge he dropped dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20
General Jehreys Attacks n Village,
Routs the Natives and then Re-
treats with Slight Loss.
LAST WEEKS BLOODY BATTLE
COMPANY OF SIKHS SAVED FROM
SLAUGHTER BY AN AFRIDI.
Lieutenant WatsOn's Bravery-His-
tOric Region in Turkestan ShaI1-
en- by an Earthquake.

BOMBAY, Sept. 19.-Advices from the
front show that the various columns are
advancing against the Mohmands from
Panjkora and Shabakadr. So far they have
met with no serious opposition; but the
difficulties of transportation in a noun
famous and almost painless country are
immense. Another formidable obstacle in
the way of rapid movement is the lack of
water.
The brigade of General Jeffreys has not
joined in the advance. Yesterday it left
camp at Anayat with sixteen companies of
infantry and four guns, in order to reat
tack the enemy at the village at Damotaga.
The enemy made a desperate resistance,
but We're driven into the hills. The British
demolished their towers and captured four
hundred mule loads of supplies AS soon
as the troops began to retire from the viii
lage the enemy reappeared in force. The
retreat, however, was effected with great
precision, the native troops behaving splen-
didly Two Sikhs were killed and six
wounded.
1T is now known that the enemy's loss
during the fight on Thursday last between
Mohmands and the second brigade of Gen.
Sir Bindon Blood, in the valley north of
Apayat, was very heavy. The tribes en-
gagged did not press the brigade during the
retirement, but fresh tribesmen appeared
Captain Ryder's company of Sizhs virtual
ly owed their lives to an Afridi sergeant
of the guides corps, who. when the Sikhs
had exhausted their ammunition and were
desperately cutting their way back through
the enemy, dashed up the hill under a
heavy fire with a supply of cartridges He
arrived just in the nick of time, as the
swordsmen of the enemy were already
among the Sikhs, who were absolutely un-
able, after the heavy climb and the hard
fighting, to continue a successful struggle
while galantly leading a handful of Bluffs,
who routed large body of the enemy that
was trying to storm the village in which
General Jeffreys, with guns, had taken up
position after missing the main body in the
gloom Thursday night
1t appears that the enemy lost $50 men
before they captured the Saragai police
post. They burned alive two Sikh cooks
whom they captured while out hunting for
frewood.
The Queen has sent the following dis
patch with reference to the reverse near
Camp Anayat: II am deeply grieved at
the loss of so many brave officers and men,
1 earnestly desire to be informed as to the
condition Of all the wounded. The conduct
of the troops was most admirable"
The lower Mohmands, south Of Peshawar
have submitted and have agreed to pay a
heavy fine and to surrender their arms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20
REVOLT In THE SOUTH.
Whites Shoot Negro Postmaster
After Refusing to Recognize Him.

ATLANTA, Ga. Sept. 19.-The recent
shooting of the negro postmaster at Ho-
gansvllle threatens to entail no end of
trouble for the people of that town. A
postoffice inspector has finished a three
days investigation of the shooting, and it
is stated tonight that as result of his
work two of the most prominent business
men in the town will be arrested this week
on a charge of attempting to assassinate
the postmaster. The people of the town
are called upon to face most uncomforta-
BILE state OF affairs. They have never yet
patronized the negro postmaster directly,
the old postmaster Hardaway, maintain
ing his old postoffice and sending for and
obtaining in bulk the mail matter for all
his white patrons. Their letters were mailed
on the train. The ex-postmaster will be
prosecuted for this. and the letters can no
longer be mailed on the trains When this
action was announced two days ago the
citizens conceived the plan of having their
mail sent to the next nearest postofice
and sending carrier for it, They are now
told that this would be in violation of the
law which permits only the government
10 maintain post route. Feeling is high
among both whites and blacks and further
trouble Is feared
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20

CAIRO, ILL.,. Sept. 19.-Dr. Guiteras, the
yellow fever expert, who arrived here from
Mobile at noon to-day, has pronounced the
two suspicious cases at the Marine Hos
pital to be yellow fever of a mild form.
Owing to the prompt measures taken there
is no danger of its spreading. The hospital
is thoroughly guarded. There are several
cases of sickness on the government dredge
boat Alpha, lying at East Cairo KY. and
Drs. Guiteras and Egan will investigate
them tomorrow. One OF the men in the
hospital came from this boat and the other
from Point Pleasant, eighty-five miles be-
low here. The Board of Health has insti-
tuted q strict quarantine against East
Cairo. Tonight DR. Egan, secretary of the
board, issued an order addressed to every
railroad entering the State from the South,
instituting quarantine against Louisiana,
Alabama and Mississippi. Travellers from
all that portion of the State south of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Will be required to show a clean bill of
health. There is no excitement here, the
people feeling confident the corps of the
Board of Health physicians are masters of
the situation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20
MINERS ANXIOUS TO WORK,
But Afraid TO Face the StOne-ThrOw-
ing Bands of AmazOns.

HAZLETON, Pa, Sept. 19.-Absolute quiet
prevailed in the entire strike district to-day.
Vice President Mcguire, Of the Federation
of Labor. left for Washington to attend
the meeting of the executive council, which
is to consider the situation, and George
Chance, of the United Labor League, went
to Scranton for similar meeting Of labor
men there. The only movements among
the militia were the practice rides of squad
ronS OF the Governors and City troops and
the afternoon dress parade.
Tomorrow is looked forward to as q de-
cisive day. An attempt will be made to
resume work at Lattimer. where there are
l,S0O men, and at Auderied. There are near
ly 1850 men at the latter place and they
were the first to so out Many of them
want to return to work, but bands of wom-
en- have prevented them during the past
few days. TO insure protection a squadron
of cavalry and the entire Eighth Regiment
will go to the scene. The men at CoXe's
Dritton mine are also to decide tomorrow
on staying out or continuing at work. All
these places will be guarded by troops, and
II the men are peacefully permitted to re-
sumo work it is thought that the backbone
OF the strike will be broken and no further
violence viii result. The coroner's inquest
will begin on Wednesday afternoon instead
of Thursday, as first intended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-20
1905 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL
High Altitude Attained by n Kite at
Blue Hill Observatory.

BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY, Mass,
Sept. 19.-All kite records were broken here
this afternoon when the topmost kite of
string of seven, all of the Hargrave type,
with four miles of wire, attained an alti-
tude of 10,016 feet above the sea level, or
1856 feet above the summit of the hill. An
aluminium box was sent up containing an
instrument for recording pressure temper
ature and humidity, and was swung 1870 feet
below the topmost kite. AT the highest
point the instrument recorded a tempera-
ture of SO degrees, while at the same time
it was 6S at the surface of the earth. AT a
height Of four thousand feet the humidity
rose rapidly, but sank again at a mile,
where it was quite low. AT seven thousand
feet it again rose and soon reached a point
where there was almost a complete satura-
ton in the air. From there up the atmos-
phere became dry until at the highest point
there was scarcely any moisture recorded.
At the ground the humidity all the after
noon was quite low.