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Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
A CURE FOR FOOLISHNESS.
How Buttons Family Got Him to Ne.
align from the Buckers and
kickers.

Button is rich and proud He comes of a
good old family and is a recognized society
leader of Detroit He, with some OF his
swell bachelor friends, organized the Buck
ers and Kickers," of which he was made
grand high contortionist. Thcofdef dad -
object but fun, yet it maintained show u
mysticism and announced its meetings in
a way to arouse general curiosity.
Button went east for rest and change.
His immediate family and friends did not
like his belonging to a fraternity with such
a name and such doubtful aims. They saw
an opening and proceeded to get even. The
first day at a New York hotel he received q
dozen letters, and on the envelope OF each,
in big type, was his name and his title as
grand high contortiOnist, followed by the adj
dress to which the letter was to be returned
il not called for. The clerk noticed it, and
others who were getting their mail could
not but see what was plain as hand bill
He was indignant at this use of his official
envelope. and Indignation became explosive
ness when a Gotham theatrical manager
called on him. asked IL he belonged to the
"perfesh," and il he were open to engage
ments.
Button fired hot letter home, bearing an
immediate delivery stamp. He informed the
folks that it was in the worst taste to send
private correspondence in a business en-
velOpe He wanted no more Of il. IL had
cost him great annoyance and he was going
to change his hotel at once. But that grand
high contortiOnist" pursued him ike an
avenger until he returned home. raked all
his relatives over the Goals, resigned from
the Buckers and Kickers and made hon
fire of the stationery which he held as grand
high Observation-Disclosures Free Press
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

tn Alabama
As the last plank was sawed in two
aud a thrill of joyous freedom shot
from the keel To the fighting tops of
the marine monster. Mrs. Herbert
Winslow, wife of the son of the COM
msnder of the famous old Kearsarge.
reached forward and caught hold of
the handsomely decorated bottle of
champagne which hung at the bow of
the vessel Then as the namesake of
Capt Winslow's famous old ship slowly
and gracefully began its first voyage,
she dashed the bottle of sparkling
wine against the steel prov and ex-
claimed in a distinct voice:
Il christen thee kearsarge."
Amid breathless suspense among the
throng of onloolsers, the huge hull with
streaming pennants and bunting fly
ing in the morning breeze gently trav-
ersed the well-greased ways and lcaped
into the laughing ripples that were
rca " to welcome it.
Cheer after sheer arose from the pa.
triotic Americans assembled.
Kcntuckians. proud of the new bat.
tleship bearing their states name,
Sere here Thursday by the hundred.
Gov. Bradley, the states first republic
an governor, one of the leaders of his
party in the south, an orator and OF
commanding presence, was next TO the
central figure at the launcing
ard the luncheon given to sol
ct the ships builders after
Tia, ceremonies. The central figur,
was mis- daughter and only child. Mis-.
Christine Bradley, a beautiful ls-year
old girl, who came with her mother
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

IL Is the Kentucky whose generous people
sympathize with the oppressed and down-trod-
den Of every land and who earnestly desire that
the nation shall intervene to prevent further
atrocities upon the suffering people Of Cuba:
and il the investigation should justly. &c
avenge the death of our sailors, not by demand
ing an indemnity in money, but an indemnity
in blood.
OF this Kentucky can not iittine,y speak in
the short time allotted. But il is the other
kentucky that calls for speech and poetry and
song-that Kentucky which to-day gave its
first kiss to the sea.
There is no better ship; there could be no
better name.
When fully manned and equipped she starts
on her mission, we will all exclaim: God
bless Kentucky on the land. God speed and
protect Kentucky on the sea-
No ship has ever been christencd as it has
been. Not according to the custom of pirate
Vikings clad with the skins Of wild beasts. but
with sparkling water from the spring which
quenched the infant thirst of him who gave
freedom to a race and saved our country from
destruction.
And when the great ship majestically moves
to the glorious destiny which is in store for IL.
il will be sanctifed by the prayers of more
Christian women than all others that have ever
moved on the face OF the waters
Whether under calm and cloudless skies. or
struggling with tempest and wave, whether in
peace war. there shall hover over 1t, not the
spirit of alcohol, which has destroyed so many
lives, desolated so many homes, and caused the
shedding of so much blood and SO many tears;
but the spirit of Kentucky's noblest son, the
grandest man in all the tide Of time symbol
lied by Gods gift to man, that which causes
the earth to yield its fruits and harvest. which
cleanses and purifies, which quenchcs tho
thirst OF the living and relieves the parched
lips OF the wounded and dying.
Purity and patriotism have to-day been
blended in the christening Of the ship, which
predict will win more fame. gather more lau-
rels and accomplish more good than any that
has ever swept the seas
And in parting with the majestic vessel,
Kentuckians with one voice exclaim:
In spite of rocks and tempest's roar,
In spite of false lights on the shore,
Sail on. nor fear to breast the sea;
Our hearts, our hopes are all with thee;
Our hearts, our hopes our prayers, our tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears,
Are all with thee-are all with thee"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

the Nearsarge, which is to commcmor-
old ship which swept from the seas the
Alabama.
This is the first time in the history
of modern naval architecture that two
immense battle ships of the first class
have been launched from one ward On
the same day. and the Newport News
Shirbuilding 4 Dry Dock Co deserves
credit for this striking illustration
of the carability of American ship
builders.
The bosom of the lordly James. oppo-
site the immense plant of the company.
was thicllly dotted with crafts of every
description from the humble and in
significant batteau up To the palatial
yacht whose every line told of speed
and whose every motion as il rose and
fell on the swell from the passing
steamers told of grace and symmetry.
All the ships in the harbor had also
been decorated in honor of the event.
Red. white and blue bunting swung in
the breeze from every point of van
tagc.
Inv N'drNdtpc nau hecn scIccteu 10
go of the ways first.
shortly before o'clock long rows of
workmen with immense hammers took
their stand on either side of the huge
mass of steel plates towering high
above them. At preconccrted signal
each hammer was raised aloft and a
moment later the dull, muffied sound of
half hundred sturdy strokes in uni
son was borne upon the morning air.
As the wedges were gradually driven
home the huge vessel slowly rose To the
proper position
Suddenly the SOUND of the hammers
ceased, rs If by magic. A hush fell
over the vast throng who were push
ing and jostling each other in their
efforts To get good view of the
launching. and the sound of the soli-
tarv saw as it slowly severed the last
bond that bound the vessel to terra
firma was plainly heard.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
KENTUCKY FARMERS
Near Greensboro Removing Their House
hold Effects and stock.


OwENsBoRo, n.y., March a5. - The
water continues its steady rise of an
inch an hour, and only lacks a foot of
the January flood stage. For 80 miles
up and down the river the farmers
have abandoned their houses, and
their stock has been removed to higher
ground. The small packets on Green
river are busy moving corn and stock.
A few feet more water and local packets
will stop running, because landing
places are under water. At Greensboro
there is no immediate danger except
to the cellulose factory, which could
be wrecked by a thirtyfoot cave-in, at
a loss of about 5000, 900. The banks,
however, have been protected by sand
bags, and force of men are ready
with more. Only a severe windstorm
will do any great damage. The wheat
prospect, which was the best for years
in all the bottom lands of Indiana and
Kentucky, has been ruined. The roads
in Daviess and surrounding counties are
flooded and impossible, and the Geliv-
cry of tobacco stopped.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

The report is unanimous and is sign
ed by all the members of the court 1t
does not refer to existence or non-ex-
istence of mines in the harbor of lla-
vana except in the specific finding that
a mine was exploded under the ship,
and the opinion that the explosion of
the two magazines was caused by the
explosion of a mine.
The report rs whole is formal
dispassionatc recital of facts and bears
the stamp of that strict oflicialism
which marks naval procedure. 1t is
brief, not exceeding l,sOO words, and
among the eight parts goes to the
greatest length under the second head
ing which deals with the discipline and
order of the ship. This the court
specifics with extreme minuteness,
the least detail of the salts
factory condition of everything
on board being given. The
normal temperature of the large for
ward magazines at s o'clock, only an
hour and 40 minutes before the explo-
sion, disposes of the question of acct
dental combustion within these ma
gaines. While the court holds that
these magazines did not explode from
internal causes, they, nevertheless, are
of the opinion that the explosion
of the mine under the port
side of the ship caused the
explosion of the two magazines. This
will explain the remarkable destruc-
ton wrought, the explosion thus be-
ing shown to have combined the force
of a mine without and two magazines
within. The two explosions which the
courts find to have occurred, with a
an additional detail showing that two
forces operated in causing the destruc-
ton. The finding that the ship lift
ed on the first explosion indicates
an external source, and one of ire
mendous power to be able to lift a bat
tie ship of thousands of tons. The
character of the wrcckage, technically
described in the fifth part of the re-
port, from which the court deduces
that n mine was exploded under the
ship on the port side, sustains the view
taken by some experts shortly after
the disaster that the force of the cx-
plosion was eXertcd from port to star
board.
The feature of the report of deepest
interest to the navy is the complete
eXoneration of Capt. Sigsbee and all
on board. contained in the second find
ing, setting forth the perfect order
and discipline prevailing on the ship,
and more directly stated in the sixth
finding, which declares the disaster To
be due to no fault of those on board
The inability of the court to find evil
dcnce to fix responsibility, as stated
in the eighth part, makes the report so
guarded in expression of blame that
neither Spain nor the Spanish are
mentioned throughout.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
Anti-Cigarette Bill Vetoed.

FRANKFORT. NY, March 25.-Lieut.
Gov. Worthington, acting governor in
the absence of Gov. Bradley, Thursday
vetoed the anti-cigarettc bill The
bill was introduced by Mr.. Walker, of
Owensboro. and was passed in both
houses by an overwhelming majority.
1t is vetoed on constitutional grounds.
The measure was stringent in its pro-
visions and made it an offense to have
cigarettes or cigarette material in pos
session, As well as to manufacture,
sell, loan or Use the same. IL would
have been a great blow to the tobacco
trade if il had become law.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
One Ray of Peace.

New YORK. March 2s.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
The one ray of peace is that Spain at
the last moment may offer a solution
that will prevent war. This PROPOSE
ton which may be submitted, is that
Spain will agree to set a definite near
date before which she is to pacify the
island by a form of autonomy, or fail
ing, will withdraw her ships and
troops and acknowledge the independ-
ence of the island.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
INQUIRY REPORT.
A Mine Was Exploded Under the Bat
tie Ship Maine on the Port Side.


WASHINGTON, March -. Following
is a complete abstract of the report ot
the court of inquiry which invcstl'
gated the wrccking of the battle ShII
Maine. This abstract il mad" from
the report itself access To which was
obtained sunday despite official secrecy
unparalleled in the handling of oilicia
papers
The report is made up of eight parts
as follows:
First: The court finds that at the time
of the explosion the battle ship Main.
was lying in five and onc-half To sin
fathoms of water.
Second: The discipline aboard tn,
ship was excellent; everything st"rco
according To- orders - ammunition
guns, stores, etc. The temperature ~
the magazines at p. IN. was normal,
except in the after tcn-inch magazine
and that did not explode.
Third: The explosion occurred at 4? Il
o'clock on the evening of February 10
There were two explosions, with 1
very short interval between them. The
ship lifted on the first explosion
Fourth: The court can form no def
mite opinion of the condition Of thu
wreck from the divers evidence.
Fifth: Technical details of wrccl<agt
from which court dcduccs that "a mine
was exploded under the ship ON the
port side.
Sixth: The explosion was due to N,
fault of those ON board.
seventh: Opinion of the court stating
that the explosion of the mine caused
the explosion of two magazines.
Eighth: The court declares that il
can not find evidence To fix RESPONSE
bility.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

Russia is beginning to honor her
Siberian explorers. A statue is To bc
erected at Chabarowsk. on IN. Amur,
of Deshnew, the Cossack who went by
sea in 1915 from the river Kolyma to
-eAeriver Anadyr, thus sailing through
behrfng strait for the first time, and
proving that Asia was separated from
America 1t is proposed. moreover. Ia
change the name of the East Cape into
Cape Deshnew, which will probably DC
objected to by gcographers.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

The inhabitants of the Marquesas
Islands are among the most expert
tattooers on earth, and not even the
crown of the head, the fingers and the
toes are exempt from the needle. The
hands are ornamented with utmost
care, all of the fingers having their
own pattern. SO the hand would look
rs though incascd in a tight-ttting
glove were il not for the finger nails
ofenormous length which complete the
hand sdornment of the wealthier ma
lives
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

LENT has closed all theatcrs in Rus
STA since the beginning of Alexander
Ills reign. A recent ukas now per-
mits plays TO be performed during the
penitential season, with the exception
of the first and last weeks. A distinc.
ton is made, however, between grand
opera and serious dramas on the one
hand and comic opera on the other,
the latter being strictly forbidden un.
less given in a foreign language. Lo
cal authorities may prohibit any per
Torrance il they see fit.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

FRANKFORT, n.y.. March est was
rumored here Friday night that Gov.
Bradley, before the late adjournment
of the legislature, held a conference
with Speaker Beckham and other legis,
lators. and intimated that in case o.
war, which he believes is nearly GER
tain, an extra session of the legisla-
ture would be called. The extra ses-
sion. it is presumed, would be called to
make provision for better equipment
of the state troops.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

A rBoSoeRAPHIc apparatus is to be
installed in the hall where the munich
pal council of Etampes, little town
in the forest of Fountaine bleau, in
France, meets to take down the official
record of the proceedings. The man
who advanced the scheme charges the
city only for the register cylinders,
which are kept in its archives. How
the names of the various speakers are
TO be recorded by the machine is not
stated. but the French official Ste
nographersare looking forward to the
Experiment with some interest
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

was overcome while passing from the
boat to his carriage and was taken
to his hotel in a semi-conscious state
Later in the day he recovered suf-
ficiently to talk and, Friday night
it was stated that he was out of danger
and would probably he about in a few
days. 1t was stated that the senator's
heart was not involved as was at first
supposed, but that the indisposition
was only the recurrence of an old
malady from which he has suffered be-
fore
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
Drivco Ont Nv U,ch water.

NEWPORT, Ky, March 2s.-The
homes of more than 500 families of
Newport We're surrounded by water at
daylight Saturday morning. SO great
was the rise during the night that at
daybreak many families found them
selves compelled to desert their homes.
The water had reached Fifth street
Saturday afternoon and surrounded
the houses at the corner of Isabella
and Fifth. Third and Fourth streets
are both under water
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

HAN has been found In Rome who
once endured for several years the tor
ture of imprisonment on the lie du
Diable. He is Gen. Paolo Tibaldi, who
was condemned to deportation for life
-o1 the charge of conspiring against
Napoleon Ill He says that in his day
the island was bare rock. without a
tree or . blade of grass, and each of
the prisoners had no shelter from the
sun until he made a hut of driftwood.
Finally, however. the press and public
opinion in France claimed his liberia
ton, which he obtained at last, arriv-
ing in time TO fight for the French re-
public.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

BISMARCK, it is said automatically,
has Hebrew blood, derived from his
maternal grandfather, hence his friend
ship for the Jews and his making of
Baron Borichroeder his financial adj
wiser and confidant A fact not gem
orally known is that some of the cap
tains of William the Conqucror were
Hebrews, and transmitted their blood
TO many of the greatest of the old Nor
man families of England.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

TWENTY Whitehead torpedoes were
received at the United States torpedo
station at Newport, recently. This
new torpedo is provided with a mag
netic needle Sc applied to the steering
apparatus that within the range of 500
feet the enemy's ship attracts to itself
this terrible missile of destruction. OF
great importance is the fact that
should the torpedo miss the Soo-foot
circle of attraction, provision is made
for its recall to the vessel firing it.
This IN accomplished by a pair of wires
which run out after it as it proceeds
on its errand.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

The Chinese have the best illustra.
ton of perseverance. One of their
sountrymen, who had been making
strenuous efforts to acquire literary
information, discouraged by difficult
ties, at last gave up his book in despair
As he returned to manual employment
he saw woman rubbing a crowbar on
a stone On inquiring the reason she
replied she wax In want Of a needle
and thought she would rub down the
crowbar till she got it small enough.
The patience of the aged woman pro-
vos<ed him to make another trial.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31
SIX Kentucky Convic,s Pardoned.

FRANKFORT. Ky, March 26.-Actine
Gov. Worthington pardoned six noted
criminals Friday. They were as fol-
lows: John Wilberton, Campbell
county, obtaining money under false
pretenses; Eugene Lair, Grant county,
manslaughter; Howard Little, Pike
county, murder; NJ. Hatfield. Pike
county, murder; John Jones, Fulton
county, murder; Henry Fugate, Perry
county, murder
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

purity from its historic source in her
uplifted hand. surrounded by her six
pretty Kentucky maids of honor. She
herself is "A striking blonde, and
despite her youth, has already attained
unsought reputation in her native
state as "A litcratcur Of great PROMISE
kentuckians, proud of her, chcsrcd
her act, and the states general assem-
bly, recently adopted resolutions com
mcnding her for her stand in behalf of
pure water for the christening and "a
more deserved name for her state.
Her maids of honor. all representa-
tive Kentucky bellies were Misses All.
bic Ballard, Alice CaStlemon and Lii
liam Siege, of Louisville, Miss Sallic
Bronston, of Lexington. Miss Frances
Collier, of Lancaster. and Miss Gate
wood, Of Mt. Sterling. Lieut.. H. =.
Whipplr, Seventh regiment. United
States cavalry. ON detail duty in kcn-
lucky. was master of ceremonies for
the kertucliy contingent. Gov. brad
ley was surrounded by his staff in
brilliant uniforms, Adjt. Gen. Collier,
chief IF staff; Assistant Adjt. Gen. For
roster, Judge Advocate General Jas. VI.
Beatty, Surgeon General Gcn. W. Grif.
fiths, t"mmisSary General 7. j. Lam
dram, Quartcrmastcr General {. G..
Mrngrl, Inspector General Frank
Coles, Aidcs-dc-camps Wright. Smith,
Conway. Altering ami Muliicau. Add
ed tn these were most of the state or
ficial>. Auditor =. II. Stone. Treasurer
q. W. Long, Register Charles O..
Reynolds and others. First among
the prominent citizens were the mem
bcrs of the state commission appoint
cd by the governor tn arrange for
kcntucky'S part in the christening.
The christening of the Kentucky
WAS an exact counterpart of the
former. except that when the critical
moment arrived Miss Christine Brad.
ley broke a cut glass hottie of water
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-31

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March a6.-Iieavy
frosts fell here Thursday night, doing
considerable damage to the gardeners
of jefferson county and nipping the
fruit trees that had started to bud.
Reports from the state indicate there
were frosts in all sections. The dam
age to fruit can not be estimated, but
it is not thought to have been severe.