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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-11
M'CHORD WINS.
Hard Fought Contest In The
Second District.
Sensational Bribery Expose Kills
Alexander Too Dead
to Skin.

Frankfort, Ky.,April S.-Charley
McChord was nominated for Rail
road Commissioner this morning on
the first ballot, after one of the
hardest fought battles in the his
tory of Kentucky politics.
The credentials committee was
out all day considering the contests
from Louisville and Franklin coun-
ty. a report was not brought in
until nearly II o'clock tonight and
then McChOrd won such a signal
victory on the floor of theconyention
that it was practically all over but
the shouting. The McChord del
gates from the Fifty-frst district
were seated by vote of the cOnven-
ton, although the Alexander del
egates from that district we're per-
mitted to vote on their own case.
Alexander declined to allow his
name to 60 before the convention.
His friends voted for Nelson.
First ballot:-McChord, 250I,:
Nelson, 1857; Pitcher, %.
Pitcher was withdrawn and Jes-
samine voted for McChord before
the result of the ballot could be an
nounced. McChord addressed the
convention.
The temporary organization was
made permanent and resolutions
endorsing the Chicago platform and
Bayan for President in 1000 were
adopted.
The sensation of the convention
was sprung shortly after 5 o'clock
this afternoon, when Garnet
Graves, of Taylor county, came
into the convention hall and laid
$500 on the chairman 5 table,
which he said Charley Somers paid
him to give his proxy to an Alexan-
der man and leave town.
The candidates spoke to the del
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-11
UNION COUNTY PRIMARY.
John Bell Nominated For Senator
And q. T. Berry For Re-
preventative.

Morgantield, Ky., April S.--The
Democratic primary here to-day re-
suited as follows: Five precincts
give John Bell, for State Senator, a
majority of 307; q. Talbot Berry,
for representative. a majority OF 271.
This lnsures the electiono of Bell and
Berry, as the precincts to hear
from will add to rather than de-
crease the majorities given. The
vote in the county was very light.
The defeated candidates are George
A. Prentice, for Senator, and b. F.
the incumbent, from
Union, for representative.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-11
VERDICT STANDS.
Motion for New Trial Over
ruled-MCROy Case Dismissed.

The motion for a new trial in the
S25,OOO damage suit of Robertson :
Administrative against the |. (.
railroad company, in which So
600 verdict was returned against
the defendant. was overrulcd. II
will probably be appealed.
"e 'e'u'0' a. " 'o' !"e' u '"' u
'"' al : III '"S Penl'eh''"'y le-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-11

Judge Thos. p. Cook, accom-
panied by his wife and little son.
returned to Murray Saturday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
CIRCUIT COURT.

The case of Albert McLemore,
colored, VS.. the l.. & n. Railroad, a
suit for damages for the killing of
horse, was tried Monday. Com
plainant was awarded 1926 damages.
Tuesday the petit juries were dis
charged until yesterday morning.
In the case of Hobbs VS.. the l.. Il
n. Railroad, compromise was
made, defendants agreeing to pay
damages to the amount of $3.50.
Complainant claimed damages on
account of an accident which occur
red at Dodson's Gap some months
ago. While driving along the en-
bankment above the railroad, his
horse became stubborn and backed
off with the buggy, falling on top of
a passing freight train. Hobbs
jumped before the buggy fell, but
both horse and vehicle were demol-
isted.
The misdemeanor docket was ia
ken up yesterday and about dozen
cases disposed of. Mace Harris,
colored, was given six months each
in two cases, for larceny.
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GAINED HIS LIBERTY.
VIII Fitzgerald Escapes From the
County jail.

VIII Fitzgerald Escapes From the
County jail.
Will Fitzgerald, charged with as
sault with attempt to commit MUIR
der In the first degree upon the per-
son of his father-in-law, JEFF Ian
mum, made his escape from the
county Jail last Wednesday evening
shortly before dust.
This was FitZgerald's second at
tempt to escape. Several weeks ago
he tried to gain his liberty In the
same manner that white prisoner
by the name of Harris escaped last
winter. Harris, 1t will be remember
ed, priced open window in the cell
In the northeast corner of the Jail,
aud pushed through the crevice
made thereby. The opening was
never made secure, but the cell was
abandoned and the door locked,
and 1t was thought that this would
be sufficient to guard against any
other prisoners escaping. Several
weeks ago, however, Fitzgerald man
aged to set into the cell and then
! tried to do the Harris act by crawl
ing through the window. The open.
ing closed on him however, and he
was caught tight and fast, thereby
thwarting his attempt to escape.
His chagrin at being thus caught
was great, and he vowed that he
would yet gain his liberty.
The cell of w. T. Alexander, the
crazy soldier, adjoins the cell
through which Harris made his es-
cape, and is separated from it by a
brick wall eighteen inches thick
During the daytime the cells are
unlocked and the prisoners allowed
the freedom of the corridors. Some
time during the day Wednesday
Fitzgerald went into Alexander
cell, and, aided by Alexander, 1t is
thought, succeeded in picking hole
through the brick wall into the con-
demned cell large enough for him
to crawl through. Once inside the
condemned cell, Fitzgeral priced
open the window, thrust himself
through the opening and ma de good
his escape.
Fitzgerald's escape was discovered
by Deputy Sheriff Ed Hight, late In
the afternoon, while he was passing
through the corridors locking the
prisoners in their cells for the night
Fitzgerald had only been gone a
short while, and, had the fact not
been discovered at the time, other
prisoners would doubtless have es.
capped.
Deputy Hight Immediately gave
the alarm, and speedy search OF
the surrounding neighborhoOd was
made, but nothing could be seen oil
the escaped prisoner. Officers arr
still searching for him, but as YET
nothing has been heard from him
Sheriff Hight has offered a reward
of s25 for his capture.
Fitzgerald is about % or 26 year
old, 5 feet and 8 or 8 inches IL
height, weighs about l40 pounds, ha
a prominent nose, blue or gra,
eyes, and is light complicated.
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& OAKES,.
Professional Undertakes
and Embalmers.

We carry everything our line OF
business calls for, whether 1t be the
most expensive or more modest in
its cost.
Our stock is bought to accommo-
date those in distress, and our prices
are neither for the rich nor the poor,
but to suit the occasion-for those
favored of fortune, or for the humble
home where cruel Death has made
his always unwelcome visit.
Our business motto is to ado as we
would be done by" and to GoNsCI-
ENTIoUsLY discharge ALI sacred
trusts committed to our care.
Whether night or day, telephone
calls will be promptly attended to.
Office, Citizens Telephone No. 100.
A. BARR, Residence,
Bell Telephone 1913.
JOHN A. CAKES, Residence,
Citizens Telephone No. So.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
RAINS, n; Druggist.
SOUTH COLUMBIA.

Drink Phospho at Alcorn's. tt
Mrs. Ernest Wood and little son
have returned from Nashville.
Frazier Cook has gone to Wayne
county to work for Harris & Cole
Bros.
Mrs. T. G. Britain and Mrs. J. f.
Beasley leave this week for Primms
Springs, where they will spend some
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Cameron re-
turned to Sheffield Tuesday, after a
visit to Mr.. Cameron's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. d. Cameron.
Take your prescription to Alcorn's.
tt
A north-bound freight and the
switch engine collided near the Gal
loway street crossing last Sunday
afternoon. The damage was small.
Miss Mona Fariss returned last
Friday from visit to Nashville.
She was accompanied home by Miss
Maggie Bond, who spent several
days as her guest.
A number of young people from
South Columbia attended the clos
ing exercises of McCain's Academy
last Friday night. A portion of the
party went in Blocker's big hack.
Mr.. Harrison Billiard, baggage
master at the depot, returned last
Sunday from Waxahatchie, Texas,
where he spent several weeks visit
ing. He was we'll pleased with the
Lone Star State, and reports apleas-
ant trip.
Hammar Paint $l.l0 per gallon. tt
Miss Lula Wilson entertained a
few of her friends at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, w. F
Wilson last Tuesday evening.
Social conversation, music and re-
freshments combined to make the
occasion one of much enjoyment.
The following employees of the
Pump Factory, who were thrown
out of work by the fire last week
left Tuesday morning for Metropolis
| Ills, where they have accepted po
sitions with Harris & Cole Bros.
Messrs. Charley Dowell, VIM. Wood
Ellis Wood, Herbert Guest, Walter
Smith, Will Thweatt, Austin Voss
Fred Hayes, Tobe Higgins, Charley
Paul, Polk Roam and Wilburn Rob
| inson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
CultiyatOrs.
Come and see our new cultivator.
If SATTERFIELD d DODSON,
W. L. OSTEEN DROWNED.
Went Under While Attempting to Res
cue Two Boys.

Went Under While Attempting to Res
cue Two Boys.
Mr.. w. E. Osteen, a miller and
prominent citizen of the Hardison
Mills neighborhood, this county,
was drowned last Wednesday after
noon in Duck River at that place.
Mr.. Osteen and his brother were
engaged in tearing down the old
flour mill at Hardison's Mills, hav-
ing built them a new roller mill
nearby. His two sons were in the
river below the mill, catching the
timber as it was thrown into the wa
ter and fioated down stream. Just
below where they were standing is
deep hole in the river. Ono of
them stepped off into the hole and
began to sink. The other boy, see-
ing his peril, swan towards him and
attempted to rescue him, when he,
two. began to sink. Mr.. Osteen then
attempted to rescue his sons, being
forced to swim out into the stream,
as all the canoes on the bank were
locked. Before he could reach
them, however, he became unable
to swim and sank for the third time.
Parties on the bank finally succeed
ed in rescuing the two boys, after
they were nearly drowned. Mr.. Os-
teens body was recovered about two
hours afterwards.
Mr.. Osteen was highly esteemed
citizen, and his most untimely death
will be deeply regretted. He was 6
half-brother to Rev. d. F. Osteen, o.
this city, and leaves wife and foul
children.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
FAMOUS BOWEN FARM FOR SALE.

Located seven miles from Column
bia ON the Hampshire pike and three
miles from Ashwood, the shipping
point. Consists of a total of 583
acres; rs acres fronting pike, COW
cred by fine old oak, poplar and
maple grove, on which is located
residence; so acres on rear of farm,
covered with prime forest. Entire
balance of farm tillable, level, we'll
drained and superbly watered by
perennial springs; produced in 1893
an average of q bushels of wheat
and IL barrels of corn per acre.
Price, 1900. Address,
DIR. O. J. PORTER,
If Cross Bridges, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

CHOIR next Sunday morning. and II
she RECEIVERS from a slight indisposi-
tion with which she has been
troubled this week, will sing one or
more solos. This will be pleasant
news to the members of that con-
gregation, who remember with de-
light her beautiful voice, and will
be glad OF the opportunity to near 1t
once more. Mrs. Richie will re-
turn to California next week.
Mrs. w. L. Frierson, of Chatta.
nooga, will arrive morrow, t.
spend week with her sister Mrs
Joseph M. fowler. She and Mrs.
fowler will then go to Clarksville to
visit their parents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Personals CuIled From Exchanges,

Misses Lee, of Spring Hill, Thomp-
son, of Winchester, and Miss Tow
Ter, of Columbia are attending a
house party at the home of Misses
Lura and 0cta Hale.-Murfreesb
Home Journal.
Miss Rebecca Rosenthal, of Co.
lumbia. Is visiting Mrs. Sol Saw
yer.-Miss Mamie Akin, of Co
lumbia, is visiting Miss Mamie
MISUNDERSTANDING American.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

Mr.. H. w. Floyd returned this
week from Kentucky, where he pur-
chased a car load of extra fine mules.
Two new cottages are being erect
ed on Thirteenth street by Mrs.
Enos Cardwell.
Houston Thomas shipped a mixed
load of stock to Louisville.
Allen & Sellars shipped load of
stock to Louisville.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Wear We'll and Keep Good Time.

A young nan who has been wear
ing one OF the HERALD's premium
watches. was in the HERALD Office
this week and showed his watch to
Others who were in the office. 1t
looked as bright as new, and he said
1t kept perfect time. One IL waiting
at lhe same Office for you, il you will
do little work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

Tuesday.
Mt. Pleasant had its first munich
pal election last Tuesday. The elec-
tion passed off quietly, and the fol-
lowing Board was chosen:
Mayor, j. Nit Hunter: Alder
men-fiTst ward, Sid Goodloe; Sec
ond ward, n. B. Steward; third
ward, John S. Frierson; fourth
ward, Tom Alexander; at large,
John Coleburn and r. r. Williams.
The Board will meet Monday
night to organize, elect a police
force and other officers provided fol-
in the charter.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
County Court.

r. G. Elan was this week appoint
ed administrator of the estate of r.
S. Elan, and gave bond in the sum
of $4,000.
The will of J. w. Sharber, deceased,
late a citizen of Eastland county,
Texas, was admitted to probate in
the county court last week.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Base Ball at CulleOka.

The Hurricane Switch baseball
team played the Culleoka boys at
the latter named place last Satur-
day. Culleoka won by score of 20
to Is. This is the second game these
clubs have played this season, the
Culleokans coming out victorious
each time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Columbia and Mt. Pleasant AccOmm0-
datiOu.

Beginning next Sunday local trains
will be put on the N. F. q S. road
between Columbia and Mt. Pleasant,
connecting morning and evening
with the Nashville and Pulaski Ac-
commodation. These trains will
enable parties to go to Nashville
from Mt. Pleasant on the morning
accommodation, and return on the
same train in the evening. It will
be quite a convenience to Mt. Pleas
ant people, and stations between
here and there, but won't help Co.
lumbia little bit.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
For Sale CheaD.

One good secondhand jump.seat
surrey.
One good school cab.
One good pheton.
One good buck wagon.
Come quick if you need such q
vehicle. ]. p. STREET & Co.
If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Will You See

Brown Hal 2:l21a (the greatest
sire of fast harness horses) sold at
the Ewell Farm sale, on Wednes-
day, May 31st, and Thursday, June
1st., at Spring Hill, Tenn? Don't
miss the greatest sale ever held.
Horses, Jerseys and Ponies. 5192t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

DR.. l. Lewinthal, of Nashville,
presented his interesting and schol-
arly lecture on "Shylock" in the
Study Hall of the Institute last
evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
CnIleokans Defeated.

The Culleoka base ball team went
to Franklin last Tuesday TO play the
Mooney school team. The game was
a hotly contested one, but the Gull
leokans were defeated by score of
3 10 1.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

The Peripatetie Club met last Fri
day evening with Prof. Isaac Ball,
at the Atheneum. The Club will
meet next Monday with Dake Bid
die.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
High Grade

Buggies, Surries aud Ph@tons. Coe
lumbus. Badcock and Troy. Newest
styles are now ready. Come and Sc
them. Rubber tires il you want
them. See
II EATTERFIELD K DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Farm ers and Mule Men.

We have just received to-day a
load of extra good mare mules; l6
hands, 4 and years old. These
mules are something extra.
1t J. w. HOWARD & Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Lubricating Oils.
Wholesale and retain.
If J. p. STREET d Co
CultiyatOrS.

See the Tennessee. 1t has all
the adjustments and latest improve
ments. See
If SATTERFIELD q DODsON.
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are right up-to-date. Will carry
more and wear longer than any
wagon on the market. See
If SATTERFIELD q DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
CultiYAtOrS.

Car load ready for you. Tongue
or tongueless, spring trip and pin
break. See
If SATTERFIELD 81 DODsoN.
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Sale.

Upright boiler and engine, To- horse
power. For particulars see
may26-4t sRAvER 4 SWEET.
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10 Horse

Traction engine, rebuilt and in
strictly flrst-class condition, for sale.
See SATTERFIELD q DODsoN. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

Hall on South Main street last Fri
day evening. The occasion proved
Que of much enjoyment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

Fresh Milk Cows for Sale.
Three fresh milk cows for sale
Apply to or address
JOHN D. BARROW,
5-l9-2t Columbia, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
'sLOOk Ont"

For bogus Imperial pillow points. We
sell genuine. See
II SATTERFIELD & DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Endless Belts

for sale by j. p. STREET & Co.
If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Wool Wanted.
Mitchell Wagon,

/ want to buy your wool.
554t II. HOLDING.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

Monarch Of the road. II you want
the best, buy the Mitchell" see
II SATTEBFIELD * DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Wool Wanted.

l want to buy your wool.
5 sat r. HOLDING.
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Exacting, Economical and
Critical Buyers included, are
urgently requested to call
and examine our
LATE ARRIVALS.
MONEY-SAvERS
HOT WEATHER GOODS.
Lawns, Organizes, MuslinS,
White Goods,
bought late and now offered
at inviting prices.
This season before the rise in
prices we laid in the largest
stock ot
Carpets and Mattings

in the history of our business.
That we made no mistake is
shown by the fact that we
have more than doubled our
business in this department
this season. We are showing
some new and exclusive
styles in MATTINGS; Be.
sides, we are giving you the
benefit of our cash buying,
which means we will save
you money on carpets or
mattings.
1t is easy to see why we have al
ways enjoyed such a large CLOTH
ING TRADE. All our goods are Sc
lected from samples and made up to
order. They are made to At; and
as we use only tirst-class material,
we have made a reputation for our
clothing for durability that is second
to none.
- Let US dress you up.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26
Millet Seed
MT. PLEAsANT's ELECTION.

for sale. See
If SATTERFIELD & DoDSoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-05-26

Miss Eloise Davis will give a re-
cital on Saturday evening, May "a,
at S'clock in the Institute Study
Hall. Miss Louise Barbour will as
sist her.
Hope Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fell
low gave an ice-cream and straw
berry festival in the Odd Fellows
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

steamer was curious to know tho mean
ing of the illumination. for she altered
her course and made for tho light. She
knew that no fishing boats came out so
far from land and 30 determined to
solve the mystery. Up she came to
within quarter Of mile Of the buoy,
slowed up for minute, and then start
ed ahead, perhaps little disguised at
the incident that had lured her several
miles out of her course.
She had hardly got away when Sec
ond steamer came into view, and she.
too. bore down upon the lighted buoy.
The marines on the princes vessel un-
derstood by this time that the illumins-
tion was probably believed to be evi-
dence of disaster. Just as the prince'a
steamer was moving up to explain mat
ters she was nearly run down by one of
the large liners in the oriental trade.
which had also left her course to render
what assistance she could
The swell was very heavy, and the
prince feared collision as the three
vessels approached the light like moths
around candle He therefore veered
off and the other vessels, after standing
by for q few minutes. went on their
way and probably never learned the
cause Of that nights illumination at
sea.
But the incident gave the prince .
pointer. He carefully refrained there
after from exhibiting his electric buoy
on any of the much travelled ocean
routes.-New York Sun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
SIBLEY AGAINST BILL
Announced In the House uo Would Vote
III Opposition to Currency
Measure.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--The debate
on the currency bill in the house was
tame and prosaic. The attendance both
in the galleries and on the floor was
light and none of the speeches made at.
tracted special attention. Mr.. Sibley
(Dem., Pa.), who has publicly an
nounced his change OF views on the
money question and whoit was thought
might vote for the bill, stated that he
would vote against it. Mr.. Thayer, a
Massachusetts Democrat. was the only
member who made speech for the bill
The other speakers were Messrs.
Crumpacker Und.), Lowering (Mass.) \,
Omstead (Pa.), McCleary Mimi, !,
Boutell (Ills.) and Graft (Ills. }, Republi.
cans, in favor Of the bill, and Messrs.
Cox (Tenn.), Lewis (Ga.), Lanham
lTex.), Sibley (PaD, Burke (Tec.),
Terry (Ark.), Ball (Tex.), Gilbert (Ky.),
Smith (Ky.), Berry tKy.), Atwuter IN.
o. and Jett ILLS Democrats, against it,
At the night session the following
made speeches:
Messrs. II. @. Smith (Rep.. nls.) and
Gibbon (Rep., Tonn.) in favor of the
bill, and Messrs. Sheppard (Dem.,
Tex.), Shackleford (Dem., MOI, ". e.
Wilson dem, Ills.), Burnett Dem.,
Ala.). Allen Dem., Ky), McLain
Dem. Miss.), Ridgeley (Rep., Kan.).
Broazeale Dem., La.), Little Dem.,
Ark.). Talbert (Dem. s. o.. Stokes
(Dem., 8. o., against the bill.