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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-12-15
CoURTING IN A HILL TOWN.
Where No HeartIess ApOIOgist Can
Find Va1Or to Defend
Single Life.

We approve of marriage, of early
marriage, of hasty marriage, of mar
riage without a bank account. We have
no liberation for Keats. 1t was he who
wrote:
Love in hut with water and crust,
Is-Love, forgive us!-cinders, ashes, dust"
Yes, but single life in Sweet Auburn
no heartless apOlogist has yet found
vaIor to defend it. For then must one
retain as housekeeper some neat-hand-
ed Phyllis of debatable years. So why
not marry her and cut short her wages?
Or, still more felicitous continuance,
why not marry at once and for youth
full love, and never hire any housekeep-
er at all? Besides, if you wait, the
merriest rosy-cheeked girls will be IT.
recoverably appropriated by your
countless rivals. The choice is small;
be quick. Indeed, it requires dihgent
back-pedaling to avoid the brink of
matrimony. In town it is different.
Livery bills, florists bills, confection-
ers' bills, and the acquisitions of the
box-of1ice-are not these the very bull
warks of celibacy? Here you take your
lady-love to prayer meetings, funerals
and fires. You and she go riding
ride, ride together, forever ride
and il costs you never a pin. That
noble roadster, 10, he has names on all
four legs, and he lifts his hoofs with
the meditative precision of a Shang-
hal rooster, and-best of all-he is your
very own; no livery bills for him. And
when you visit the 'cattle show" you
both go in on exhibitors tickets-she
by grace of a gaudy crazy quilt, you
by courtesy of big pink squash.
Courtship is like intemperance. If
there existed no cheering draught save
imported champagne, then might we
all wear blue ribbons. 1t is Milwaukee
lager that adde's the national pate. II
there were only tall traps with red
wheels, or solely american beauties
at three dollars a dozen, or exclusive
| ly the choicest and costfiest sweet
meats, or nothing but tickets to the
| Gotterdamerung then might we re-
main somber and unfeeling bachelors;
but prayer meetings, funerals and fires
make married men of us.-Rollin
/ Lynde HART, in Atlantic.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-12-15
HE WAS NO SPEAKER.
as an After-Dinner En-
tertainer.

Washington Irving was not ready
after-dinner speaker. The author of
american Bookmen" says that he
Stunned public appearances; yet when
Dickens came 10 New York, in 1912,
Irving could not escape presiding at the
great dinner in his honor. They had
already become friends through cor
respondence, but Irving's delight in
Little NelP' had to be expressed in q
letter to the author, and Dickens, in his
enthusiastic response, had said:
'Diedrich Knickerbocker' I have
worn to death in my pocket; and yet
l should show you his mutilated car
cass with Il joy beyond expression"
The night of the public dinner came,
and Irving's dread of the Introductory
speech kept him murmuring through
out the repast: Il shall certainly break
down"
At the proper time he rose to his feet,
began bravely, but could only utter a
few sentences, and ended by taking
refuge in the announcement of the
, t0ast:
Charles Dickens, the guest of the
nation"
The applause was generous and Irv-
ing took his seat.
There" he said. 81 told you should
break down, and have done it!'
Later, while on his way to Madrid,
he found himself called upon, at the
dinner of the Literary Fund in Len
don, to respond to the toast: Wash
ingtOn Irving and American Litera-
ture." All he could say, in acknowledge,
ment of an enthusiastic reception, was;
| Il beg to return you my very sincere
| thanks"
One Englishman at the table was
heard to make the laconic comment:
Brief"
YES" said another beside him, "but
you can tell the gentleman in the very
tone of his ce."-Youth's Compan.
| ion.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-12-15
CHAPTER XVI.-CONTINUED.

copyright, 1893, by s. S. McCiure.l
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-12-15

hut with US. I don't take no chances.
Well STAN watch, too"
After some trouble the horses were
led to the hut, the gold unloaded and
placed within. Then Bowers threw
himself on the pile of boughs, saying:
Come on, Turner, let's warm our
eyes I'm too sleepy ter eat. Rider,
you keep watch fer awhile, an then
wake one O. us up"
Almost as he spoke he dropped asleep,
an example promptly followed by Tur-
ner, while Rider sat by the door yawn-
ing. Neither man. had slept the night
before and soon his head began to
droop.
ITO BE CONTINUED
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-12-15
Blood VIII Tell.

''I think" said the hairdresser, that
barber is born, not made
Yes said the customer, as he APP
piled piece of plaster to his chin.
"Blood will always tell. Town Topics.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
Change of Red Cross Flag.

There is movement afoot to change
the Red Cross flag. The Red Cross So
ciety is known far and wide for it's mag
nificent work. 1t seems a pity to change
the signum which stands for as much
good to humanity in another way as the
name, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters 1t
strikes at the root of almost all illness
the stomach-making it strong and
hearty. A healthy stomach invariably
means health. If you have constipation,
Indigestion. dyspepsia, nervousness, in
somnia, or liver and kidney troubles, try
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t has cured
these ills for half a century See that
private revenue stamp covers the neck
of the bottle
The record-union., 1899-08-10
MILLER DISCHARGED.
Nobody to Swear That He Shot at
Weiss.

In the City Justices Court yesterday
morning George Miller was set free
of the charge of shooting at Arnold
Weiss. The alleged Offense took place
at the Mansion House on July 10Th,
and at the time it was said that Mil
Ter was jealous of Weiss, who. it was
said, had smiled at Mrs. Miller
The prosecuting witness yesterday
was an unwilling witness. He swore
that he and Miller had been the best
of friends, and that the shooting oc-
Cured when Miller was drunk. Weiss
did not believe the shot was intended
for him, and he denied that there had
ever been any trouble over Mrs. Mil
Ter.
1t was the opinion of the City At
torney that the case had been
squared out of court. but in the alb
sence of evidence of intent to kill judge
Anderson dismissed the case.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
Suits to Foreclose.

Mary E. Bithell has commenced suit
in the Superior Court against w. d.
Lawton and others to foreclose a mort
gage of $500 principal and $1,094 OF
interest, with $3.50 attorneys fees, on
the north half of the south quarter Q,
lot l in the block between F and G.,
Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
She has also commenced suit against
William p. Todhunter and others, to
foreclose a mortgage of 81 800, with
$3oS.39 interest and $500 attorneys
fees, on the west 20 feet of lot 8, be-
tween Front and Second, and X
streets. Holl & Dunn are her attor,
news,
The record-union., 1899-08-10
A MINISTER'S MISTAKE.

A city minister was recently handed q
notice to be read from his pulpit. Accom-
panying it was clipping from a news
paper bearing upon the matter. The
clergyman started to read the extract and
found that it began: Take Kemp's Bal
sam, the best Cough Cure This was
hardly what he had expected, and, after
a moments hesitation. he turned it over
and found on the other side the matter
intended for the reading.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
Wealth e1 Reports.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been SO and SO de-
grees, with fresh southerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 100 and
60 degrees, and one year ago to-day
JOG and 60 degrees.
The average temperature was 6S de-
grees and the normal 70 degrees, show
ing yesterday to have been ) degrees
cooler than usual for the 9th day Of
August.
Pivor ctaodxy ~ 9 foot ;poI,oc
The record-union., 1899-08-10

RYAN-In this city, August 9th, Mrs.
Agnes Ryan, beloved aunt of Daniel.
Katie. Mary and Agnes Casey a native
Of County Westmeath, Ireland, aged 80
years and months.
Funeral notice hereafter
McNEILI-In this city, August 9Th, Mrs.
X. M. Mcneil, beloved mother of Mrs.
J. W. Marsh, native of Pennsylvania.
(San Francisco papers please copy.)
Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
Friday, at $50 p. M. from the residence
of her daughter, 1901 M street. Inter-
ment private.
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iver, steady at s feet 4 inches.
Oppose the Final Accoun+

Julia r. Ross. Anna M. LyoAs, Omer
ONeal Sarah Bridges and Anna Nor
riss absent heirs of E. G. Blessing,
deceased, have filed an opposition to
the final account of G. NJ. Blessing
The objections cover long list or
items in the administrators accounts.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
DALY's CASE.
Chief Dryer Thinks Relatives
Should Support Him.

Patsy Daley lies in the City Prison,
charged with drunkenness. Officers
think he is not wholly responsible for
what he does. even when he is sober
He is aged and erratic, but Chief
Dwyer is determined to try to force the
old mans family to care for him, rather
than throw the responsibility on the
taxpayers of the city.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
F1ossie Piggott win Leave the City

In the City Justices Court yesterday
morning Flossie Piggott, charged and
convicted of vagrancy. was sentenced
to forty days in Jail. but was allowed
to float out of town.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
Admission Free.

A delightful place to spend a warm
evening is the Old Brewery Tavern
Beer Garden, Twenty-eighth and NJ
Beer 5 cents. Admission free
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Pineapple cocktail, delicious bever-
age and powerful agent in aiding diges-
ton. 1t invigorates the system and
makes rosy checks and bright eyes; soc
and 81 per bottle. Sanitary Liquor
Store, 321 X. Phones 9S7 red and TAI.
Sample free
The record-union., 1899-08-10

It's the happy combination of soil and
climate in Cuba which makes the to-
bacco from which La Primerencia els ars
are made unapproached in quality A.
Coolot, distributor
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Steinway, Emerson and Ludwig
pianos improve with use, they are high
grade and have stood the test of time
A. j. Pommer, sole agent, cor. Ninth
and J streets.
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Whisky Hill Wells office. 631 K. >

Try Grenadine frappe or Grenadine
ice cream sodas at Fishers. S22 K. :"
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Large variety of electric fans and a
electrical fixtures. Tom Scott, 3O3 J. st
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Try the Ell Dorado, S26 ] street, f
a glass of steam or lager.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
THE METROPOLITAN.
THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE

FIRSr-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect Ladies dining-room separate
Open day and night. BUCHANAN & CAR
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1919 Second
street. between and X. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
DIED.

Wood and coal. F. Cady, 215 L. Both
phones. Carpet cleaning.
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Transfer Co., 906 K, either phone
See Capital Sac Van & Storage Co.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
EBNER HOTEL.
TURCLU HOTEL.
Q0k X Gfraof

CONDUCTED ON THE EUROPEAN
plan; strictly first-class; hot and cold
baths free to guests: electric cars pass
the door. FRANK MEYER, Prop
The record-union., 1899-08-10

|
Thursday and Friday special sale
from 4 to $3.50 q. M, All fruits and
vegetables will be sold at one-half reg
ular price. The Pacific, ] near Eighth. =
The Waterbury Sunrise and the An,
sonia Pirate are the best 75c alarm
clocks on the market. H c. Hotfilter
jeweler S24 K street
Hardman pianos never lose their tone
They are the highest grade made We
also handle Chickering, Harrington, and
other pianos. Wiley B. Allen Co., 415 K. =
Standard new process blue fame is
not the cheapest. but the best Hol-
brook Merrill & Stetson, POI ] street. =
'wielands Extra Pale" Lager, 81 10
doz. quarts delivered. Blauth, 4O7 K
Tel 297.
After the concert get an ice cream
soda. Five cents at the Eagle Confec-
tionery, 724 K street.
Phone Lands, 1913 Third, wood, coal.
ice.
Try the Ell Dorado S26 street, for
a glass of steam or lager
Large variety of electric fans and all
electrical fixtures Tom Scott, 3O3 J. st. =
Try Grenadine frappe or Grenadine
ice cream sodas at Fishers. S22 K. +"
Whisky Hill Wells office, 631 K.
Transfer Co., 906 K, either phone.
See Capital Sac. Van & Storage Co.
Wood and coal. F. Cady, 215 l.. Both
The record-union., 1899-08-10

After the concert get an ice cream
Soda Five cents at the Eagle Confec-
tionery, 724 K street.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

GOLDEN EAGLE HOTEL
SEVENTH AND * SITS.
STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. FREE Bus
to and from the depot
f. L GRAY, Proprietor.
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Phone Lands, 1913 Third, wood, Goa
ica 4
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Thursday and Friday special sale
from to $50 p. M, All fruits and
vegetables will be sold at one-half reg
ular price. The Pacific, ] near Eighth. =
The record-union., 1899-08-10

Accommodations first-class Free bus
to and from hotel. w. ]. ELDER, Mgr
The record-union., 1899-08-10

'Wielands Extra Pale" Lager, 81 10
doz. quarts delivered. Blauth, 4O7 K
Tel 297.
The record-union., 1899-08-10
STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and K Sts., Sacramento

BOARD AND ROOM, 81 25 TO 81 PER
day. Meals, zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
Hobart Has Cancer of the stomach.
New York World, 6thD


Notwithstanding the statement that
Vice-President Hobart is suffering from
heart-disease, the World learned yester-
day from an undeniable authority that
the distinguished invalid also is suffering
from cancer Of the stomach.
The attending and consulting physicians
made this diagnosis some time ago, but
mt the request OF the family kept the
fact a secret, and I'm the recent state
ment 10 the public mentioned only the
fact that Mr.. Hobart was afflicted with
heart-disease.
The Vice-President's condition yester-
day was practically the same as II has
been for several days.
His physician said in the morning that
he had passed a fairly comfortable night,
requiring medical attention only once or
twice.
1t is now one week since Alr. Hobarts
Illness became so critical that his death
was momentarily expected. The strain
has been a severe one for Mrs. Hobart,
but she is bearing mp bravely.
friend Of the Nice-Presdents asked
DIR. Newton yesterday:
rs there the slightest hope Of Mr. HO-
bart's ultimate recovery
"All we can do" replied the Doctor sis
TO compare the case with others of a
similar nature. Many people have suffer
ell from the disease"
Have there been any recoveries?"
unfortunately not"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
To ~ Diamond Ring.
CTqrn Mason. in Llfe)

Nl4n Mason, IN Llle)
Thou bauhle Of inconsequential size,
That CLEANS alike on JOY and on dis
tress.
Circle Of fate! No cobblestone that lies
10 make a pave. but caps thy useful
ness.
II l should crush thee with my heel,
should spurn
Thee from my sight what matters f.
Unto thy parent earth thou wouldst but
turn
And Love and Death would stIll keep
on their way.
And yet? Go. little ring. I know thy
power.
Mighty. but useless. Yet. for my de-
sign
Who knows but thou may rule the tickle
hour
Make some one who is not this day be
mine.
Go. brilliant messenger, and play thy
part.
I'll be content II thou. beneath her
look.
VIII make the same impression on her
heart
AS thou hast made upon my pocket
book.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
SITUATION IN NATAL

Dorbt and apprehension touching Inc
fate of Iadysmith and General Nhlle
army ND TO the present have, at last
been dissipated. For some tor'y-eish'
hours prior TO yesterday persistent
rumors had been coming 10 London VIA
the Continent that the British forces al
Ladysmith had capitulated and the place
was i'm the hands of the Beers. lhe'e
were many reasons for discredting these
rumors but as Geographic commu-
nication with General White had been
cut and an authentic denial could not De
obtained. there were also grave learS
that after all. the rumors had some sud-
stantial basis Moreover, the admitted
abandonment by the British Of Colenso'
a strategic point of importance to the
south Of Ladysmith, was well calculated
to influence still further leaning to the
gloomier view.
Yesterday. however, an official dispatch
was given out in London which proved
that all the Continental rumors regard
ing disaster at Ladysmith were false.
According TO this dispatch. not only has
I.adysmith not fallen, but the British
troops are SC confident that there is
danger of Whites getting into trouble
by risking sorties.
But despite the assurance as to the
safety Of Ladysmith. and whether White
shall take the chances of sorties or not,
the British srblic will hardly draw a full
breath until IT is known that heavy re-
Inducements have been thrown into
Natal. \ glance at the excellent map OF
the seat OF war published i'm our issue or
Sunday, coupled with knowledge OF the
numerical superiority Of the Boer forces
over those of General White, will make
it clear that the situation Tor the British
is critical in the extreme and is likely
to remain so until Butler gives them re-
lief. Nor is it critical only as regards
the troops themselves. More than the
military phase enters INTO the question
Of Whites column not coming to grief.
Should his army be wiped out or be
forced to capitulate. there would not
only be an uprising of the Dutch in Natal,
but a similar movement. in all probable
ity. among the Dutch in Cape Col
ony, and there is no telling how far these
uprisings would stimulate rebellion and
instruction among the black tribes now
under British domination. To say the
least a grievous disaster TO Whites army
would necessitate the detail Of a large
part of Buffers men for the work of in
surfing domestic quiet. stu, even should
II come to this, there can be but one
conclusion to the whole matter, and that
is. that the Boer will go. Nothing can
alter the facts that Great Britain, be her
cause defensible or not. IS in for fight
to the finish. and that whatever successes
the Burghers may score IN the beginning,
either on the battlefield or through the
moral effect OF reverses to British arms,
cannot do more than delay the day of
the obliteration of the Dutch power in
Africa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07

,e,dv a large sum OF money has pee"
collected for that purpose and II " pe'
ue,,d IN. rest will DO quickly ior'n'
coming 81 the Daughters will but unpet-
take 20 appeal forit. Very few monuments
70 southern heroes have been built WIN
out the active help OF the women. 1"'''
snctcss in such undertakings has neo"
such ~ 70 Justify the belief tha' '"e
future OF the Jefferson Davis monument
enterprise could not possibly De III do
good hands as theirs.
The session of the Daughters mere j.
onnortuoe. not only with respect TO the
Davis monument matter but because 4"
enables them TO be present AT "io W.
yelling of the Daughters monument -
Miss Winnie Davis, The beloved eh'iu VI
the confedcracy. and az the solemn ceis-
monies incident 10 Mrs. Davis's placing
monuments du the family section a.so''
over the graves of M Davis ana Je''.i
son pavis Jr. 4 tablet in 81. PAU
,h,,rcb- given by loving frienus-lS
oiso ~ be dedicated to the memory oi
N,,ss Winnie. and another TO the memory
~ the deceased sons of president anu
Mrs Davis. This latter is tribute from
their sister, Mrs. Hayes.
Altogether. il will be a week devo'ed 10
secrcd memories and cherished objects
made sll The more memorable hy tlS
presence Of Mrs. Davis and Mr.. and Mrs
HAYES and their children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
THE OTHER STATES.

| Yesterdays Geographic news ''iV'''
but little additional light upon the pun"
cal contests in the close States.
In Kentucky great excitement pres""7'
and II IL believed the military VIII w
kent I'm readiness for an expected cai' ~
nreserve order I'm Louisville. Ihe pios
rec,s are that Mr.. Goebel will be electeu'
though many independent Democrats
will cast their votes for the Repuphc""
nominee. Tor
Not only may Dispatch readers look io'
stirring news from Kentucky but l'o"'
oh,o a,so The people of the Buckeye
State are greatly aroused as the 'esu''
~ tho active canvass made there by W.
can Nash. and Jones. the lndepenue"''
,,or eon,s friends continue to say that no
r.ui no successful. but Hanna's campaign
81, e ca large. and is being so freely
used. that its effects upon the purc''"'"
nle vote Is dreaded The Democrats may
win in Ohio but II thay do 1t VIII DE
wonderful achievement.
rhe Democrats confidently believe they
will carry Maryidhu' ""N
son. It would seem.
our reading Of the newspapers incl'nes
us 10 the opinion that Nebraska VIII DC
closely contested field There 100 '"o
penublcans are spending their money
lavishlv. As Is well known, their PRIME
object is TO down" Bryan.
In the state Of New York the De'''o
orats are quarrelling among Themselves
Hill and Croker are again at ouoS'
follows that the Republicans nave 'ne
,or. chance Of securing "A majority III '"'
legislature 1t will not De inc
from New York, but those from
tnckv Nebraska. and Ohio wh'ch wiz
he most eagerly awaited tonight anu 'o-
morrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
TUEsDAY.... NOVEMBER Z. 1899.
TO-DAY's ELECTION.

Many weeks ago, when the Democratic
party of Richmond made its nominations
for the House Of Delegates, most people
considered that an end Of the matter
The nominations were made at pri-
mary. and were believed to be equivalent
10 an election And that ever mas been our
experience in legislative elections IN this
city. There never can be any other re-
suit. so long as we take The trouble to
poll our party vote. We are sfe against
anv attack from the enemy that IS not
invited and reinforced by our own
apathy.
In the case at hand but one opposition
candidate has appeared against Our ticket
of five. Mr.. a. c. Worsham is in the
field. hoping to cut off the election Of
whoever runs behind his fellow on our
ticket Sometimes We hear one name
mentioned and then another as likely TO
all victim to his candidacy. 1t would
be a most inglorlous thing for the Demo
Gratis of Richmond If they allowed any
one Of their nominees to be defeated by
such tactics, and we cannot believe they
Mill The Only danger We fear is from
sudden outpouilng o. the Republican vote
md failure Of thousands Of Democrats
TO go 10 the polls. IN short possibly, We
may b. taken by surprise" Against
that. We now, for the last time, warn our
voters. Let them go 10 the polls and
scratch the name OF A. c. Worsham, and
all will be well.
OF course. the City Committee and the
ward clubs will be vigilaDt and active,
but don't let us wait to be aroused by
general alarm let us so to the polls
early, scratch Worsham, leave all the
other names on the ballot, and have the
satisfaction Of having done our duty as
good citizens and loyal Democrats.
The names Of our nominees we give IN
alphabetical order. though we cannot say
that they will appear IN that order on
the official ballot. Here they are;
George Wayne Anderson.
John e. Epes,
L. C. Folkes,
< T. KELLEY