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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

was far from the shore line, and buried,
besides, deep in sand. 1t was alto
gether too heavy for ordinary ma
chinery to be used, and it was carried
down on immense platforms with can
non balls under them for rollers. Then
it was placed in a crib fixed on a pom
toon. The pontoon and ship were lifted
in a craving dry dock, head on to each
other, and when this had been accom-
plished a hole 20 feet long and II feet
high was cut in the starboard bow of
the boat below the water line. Through
this the great stone was rolled into the
hold of the ship on a groove having an
improvised ball-bearing attachment,
also made of cannon balls. Inside the
obelisk was braced along the keelson,
and stout snoring fixed about it to make
it immovable. After everything was
made shipshape and the ribs and plates
were replaced at the bow of the steamer
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
SHE CARRIED TIE oBEL1sK.
Once Famous Vessel That Is Now
Used Sea Going
Coal Barge.

A vessel which was once a famous
steamer, but is now a commonplace
seagOing coal barge, is in port loading
for New England port. The Dessoug
"aA built for the khedive Of Egypt in
1864 and named the Denton. At that
time she was considered one of the
fastest and mos beautifully appointed
vessels afiOat, and the khedive enjoyed
her immensely for awhile. But he got
tired of her and in 1879 William H.
Vanderbilt bought her to transport the
obelisk from Egypt to Central park,
New York. Lieut.. Commander Cor
ringe took command of her, having
been detailed for the purpose by the
United States government, says the
Baltimore American.
The Obelisk, which weighs 1876 tons,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Arresting Prominent Reformers.

LONDON, Aug. 12.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
II learn from prominent ex-reformer
that the Transvaal government has
prepared warrants for the arrest OF
prominent reformers whenever the
condition of affairs at johannesburg
provides an excuse. The presumption
is that President Kruger means to Sc
cure the leading Uitlanders as hostages
the moment trouble arises"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
ABOUT THE CATFISH.
II Not Yet Made Fully Into Perfect
Fish-SOme of Its Queer
Ways.

The catfish belongs to an ancient
type not yet fully made into fish, and
hence those whose paired fins are all
properly fastened to the head, as his
are not, hold him in weli-merited scorn.
He has no scales and no bright colors.
His fins are small, and his head and
mouth are large. Around his mouth
are eight long "smellers," feshy feel
ers, that he pushes out as he crawls
along the bottom in search Of anything
that he may eat. As he may eat any
thing, he always finds it. His appetite
is as impartial as that of goat. ANY
thing from a deal lamprey or bunch
of sunfish eggs to a piece of tomato
can is grateful to him. In each of the
fins which represent his arms is long,
sharp bone, with slimp surface and
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Weighs 500 Pound.

HAGCRsTowN. Ind, Aug. 12.-Miss
Lucy Havens, an Indiana girl living in
Laporte, county, has received a great
deal OF attention lately because OF her
refusal of an offer of SIS per week from
a circus manager to travel with then
rs the fat girl. Miss Ravens is but Is
years old and weighs 500 pounds. She
lives with her parents on a farm and
assists in all the work. being especially
expert in milking. She is active in
movement and quite good looking.
Her parents are wealthy and amply
tble to take care Of Aer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

serrated edge. These are fastened by
a ball and socket joint, and whenever
the fish is alarmed the bone is whirled
over and set in place, then it sticks out
stiffiy on each side. There is another
such bone in the fin on the back, and
when all of these are set there is no
fish that can swallow him, says the
Popular Science Monthly.
When he takes the hook, which he
surely will do if there is any hook to
be taken, he will swallow it greedily.
AS he is drawn out of the water he
sets his three spines, and laughs to
himself as the boy pricks his fingers
trying to get the hook from his stom-
ach. This the boy is sure to do, and
because the boy of the Mississippi val
ley is always fishing for catfish is the
reason why his fingers are always sore.
The catfish is careless of the present
and sure of the future. After he is
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
West Virginia Oil Boom,

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, Aug. 12.-The
Harrison county oil field is causing an
influx of oil men. There are so pro-
ducing wells, one flowing 500 barrels,
90 flowing 100 to 200 barrels, % or &c
ranging 80 to 65 barrels Twenty new
Penn. 1t is reported that there are or
dered 200 riggings for the Huntsville
and Wolf Summit fields. 1t is rumored
that the Standard and Eureka Pipe
Line Co. will move their shops here
from Warrington.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
QUARANTINE RAISED.
The Yellow Fever Epidemic at the Sol
diers' Home, Hampton, Practically at
an End-RecOrd of the ScOurSe.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. 1.-THE
yellow fellow epidemic is practically
at an end. The quarantine established
by this city against Hampton and
-~icinity was raised Thursday night
The local quarantine against Nor.
folk will be raised Saturday evening,
The record of the scourge to this date
show total of 43 cases, of which II
resulted fatally. Twelve cases were
discharged as cured and 20 GONZALES
cents remain in the hospital at the
soldiers home.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Victoria's Letter to Napoleon.

An autograph letter from Queen Vie
toria, addressed to the emperor of the
French, dated Osborne, June %, 1856
lin French), was sold recently in Lon.
don. The letter, which deplores the
ministerial crisis at that time existing
and apprehends others to follow, as
sures the emperor that no change OF
government would ever CON Oromise
that good understanding existing be-
tween the two countries. The price
realized was two guineas.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

strung on a birch branch and dried in
the sun and sprinkIed with dust and
has had his stomach dug out to recover
the hook, if he falls into the brook he
will swim away. He holds no malice,
and is ready to bite again at the first
thing in sight
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Had Been shaking Long Enough.

At a recent duel the parties dis
charged their pistols without effect,
whereupon one of the seconds inter
posed and proposed that the combat
ants should shake hands. To this the
other second objected as unnecessary.
Their hands," said he, ''have been
shaking for half an hour"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
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Will cure sore or iphamed eye in forty
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For sale by Clarke & Kenney, Paris,
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

Send Supplies to he Sufferers of
stricken Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Aug. f2.-Thc war de-
partment Friday took prompt meas
ures for the relief of the hurricane
sufferers in Porto Rico. When the
press dispatches and Gen. Davis ao-
vices made known the extent OF the
i'aster steps were Immediately taken
10 send supplies and the transport
Mcpherson WAS ordered put in readi-
ness to sail from New y ora on Monday
next. She vii. carry rat.Ons al d other
necessaries. Secretary of War Root
Friday afternoon sent the fOitO ling
appeal 10 the mayors Of all cities of
more than $50, 900 population:
'Sir-The governor general of Porto
Rico confirms the repors that upoA the
8th instant a hurricane swept over
that island, entirely demOlishing many
of the towns, destroying many lives
and reducing, SO far as he can esti-
mate, not less than 100, 900 of the in
habitants to the condition Of absolute
restitution. without homes or food.
Unless immediate and effective relief
IS given these unfortunates will perish
of famine.
Under these conditions, the presi-
dent deems that an appeal should be
made to the humanity OF the Ameri-
can people. 1t is an appeal to their
patriotism, for the inha bitants Of POr-
to Rico have freely and gladly submit
ted themselves to the guardianship of
the United States and have vOluntar-
lily surrendered the protection of
Spain. to which they were formerly
entitled, confidently relying upon
more generous and benefcent treat
ment at our hands. The highest con-
! siderations of honor ami good faith
unite with the promptings of human
ity to require from the United States
q generous response to the demand of
Porto Rican distress.
This department has directed the
immediate distribution of ratiOns to
the sufferers by the army in Porto
Rico, so far as it is within the power
of the executive, but i'll the absence of
any appropriation we must rely large
ly upon private contributions.
81 beg that you will call upon the
public-spirited and humane people of
| your city to take active and immediate
measures in this exigency. The gov
eminent transport Mcpherson will be
sent directly from the port of New
York to Porto Rico on Monday, the
14th instant, to carry all supplies of
food which can be obtained. Further
transports will be sent at future dates,
Of which public notice will be given.
ANY committee charged with the
raising of funds will receive full infor-
nation and advice upon communicate
ing with this department.
Very respectfully,
''ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War"
| A report has been received at the
war department from an officer at San
Juan, Porto Rico, estimating that the
number of killed amounts to 500. The
same officer says very serious condi-
ton Of affairs exists at Ponce.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
New Photograph Gallery.

d. Cable has opened q coy new pho
tokraph gallery on Main street, opposite
the Telephone Exchange, where he ia
prepared to make good pictures at low
prices. Kodak work will also be fin
ished up promptly in hrst-class style.
He sohcits the patronage Of the public.
1Sa6t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

The Bourbon Steam Laundry.
having secured office room at
Parker 81 James, corner Fourth
and Main, will locate their main
office at that place. phone No
4. AL calls or bundles entrusted
to them Will receive prompt at
tentIOn.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
To My Patrons.

I have moved my gallery fixtures &c
my residence on Henderson street but
am prepared to make pictures from old
negatives, Or make large pictures, and
finish kodak work. Orders can be left
at Varden's drug store or st my resi-
dence.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
A Queer ExDedftiOU.

An expedition consisting entirely of
women has been formed in Australia
to explore the Solomon islands, the
home of the fercest cannibals known.
Hitherto white men have been able to
penetrate only a few miles inland.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Seven People Injured in Wreck.

BRINKLEY, Ark, Aug. IA col
dision between a passenger train on
the Choctaw & Memphis and freight
on the Cotton Belt az the crossing at
this place Thursday resulted in the in
Jury to seven people, two of whom are
,orohablv fatally hurt.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

My agency insures against
fire, wind and storm-best old re-
liable, prompt paying compa'
nies-non-union.
W.O. HINTON, Agent.
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Sailed for Manila.

SAN Francisco, Aug: 1.-THE United
States transport Morgan City sailed
for Manila Thursday night with o75
recruits and ''caSuaIs" ABOARD. The
aeaarture of the vessel was uneventful
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

L. & N. z. z.
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS

ARRIVAL OF TRAINS
FTon Cincinnati-l0:5S a. m; S:Ss ..
m: 1910 p. III
S4Om Lexing,on-5:ll a IN; T:45 a. n.I
1913 p. m; 6:27 p. IN.
From. Richmond--5:05 a. M: 7:4O a. MI
S:SS p. IA.
FROM Maysville--7:2G q M. S:25 p. IN.
DEPARTURE o. TRAINS:
TO Cincinnati-S:15 .. m; 7:51 Q. m;
$40 p. m.
To Lexington-7:47 q. M; 1135 q. MI
5:45 p. m; 1914 p. m.
70 Richmond-11:06 a. m.; 6:43 D. MT
1915 p. m.
70 Maysville-7:50 a. M: 6:85 .. m.
F. B. CARR. Agent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
L.. GRINNAN.

8. s. AgNEY, mail carrier, will haul
light baggage to and from depot. Terma
very reasonable. Leave orders at Post
office. (H)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
ELEPHANTS Tusks,

In the African elephant both sexes
have ivory tusks, while in the Asiatic
they are generally restricted to the
male
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Pretty Far Gone,

Some men are SO disgusting that they
are not tolerated around saloons.-At
Gibson Globe
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15

she finally set sail for New York on
June II, 1850.
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Secretary OF " ar.
A report has been received at the
war department from an officer at San
Juan, Porto Rico, estimating that the
same officer says very serious condi-
ton Of affairs exists at Ponce.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-08-15
Frankfort & Cincinnati RV,

ELKHORN ROUTE.
LOCAL TINE CARD IN EFFECT
DECEMBER 9TH, 1853.
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Daily except Sunday.
a Connects with L. & N; b connects with @.
& c.; connects with KY. Central.
The record-union., 1899-05-04

clear and separate accuracy of each
note he brings to life. The swiftest
rush of a Chopin waltz does not find
him dropping a single pearl in the
flight. The bright, changeful, p1ctur-
esque Carnival of Schuman finds him
ready with every technical perfection,
every necessary light and shade, every
proper device for its brilliant accom-
plishment 1t is marvellous how easily
and in appearance, carelessly, he makes
Tremendous, efforts Rosenthal is as
unassuming in manner as he is pracu-
cal in appearance, but it needs only
Chopin numbers in his repertoire 10
show that he has sincere love for the
poetic side of music. Last night ne
began with Beethoven sonata-not
one 20 show his power at its best, but
to prove his possession of it and to
compel the attention and admiration or
his first audience in San Francisco. He
played the Don Juan fantasia tremen-
dously, the Chopin numbers charming
ly and the Linden Tree Schubert
Lszt) Davidhoff's AT the Fountain
with beautiful appreciation. The en-
thusiasm OF the audience followed the
player all through last night, and there
was abundant pleasure of the kind only
the great artist gives to people of the
highest musical taste, and equally
abundant recognition that Rosenthal
was only to be compared with the
greatest"
The record-union., 1899-05-04
BRIEF NOTES.

L. B. Nichols would give something
to know who it is that poisoned his
prize winning fox terrier known as
Demon
There was a picnic yesterday in Syl-
van School District, in the northern
end of the county, which was attended
by quite a number of Sacramentans,
including several of the county Off
cials.
Supervisor Jenkins says the road from
Elk Grove to Graham's Grove, where
the Changers picnic is to be held on
Saturday next, will be soaked with
water on Friday night Heretofore it
has been very dusty, much to the dis
comfort OF the picnickers.
The encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, Department of Cali
fornia, in session at San Diego, has
honored George NJ Mott of this city
with the position of Junior Vice Com
mander This places Mr. Mott in line
for the Commandership at an early
day
Harry Smith of Woodland, member
of the Sacramento Lodge of Elks, who
died in Arizona a few weeks ago, was
more married than his most intimate
friends We're aware Of His wife and
children were confronted by a woman
who came with the body from Arizona
to attend the funeral and who claims
to have been married to Woods in
North Dakota. he having there OBJ
tanned a divorce from his Woodland
wife without her knowledge
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ADJUSTMENTS.

At the Clunie Opera house this even
ing Rosenthal. the wizard of the
piano." will appear His program will
be as follows:
Sonata. A major Mozart; sonata, fiat
minor, OPP. 80, "Berceuse,' vaise, A fiat,
op. AZ, Chopin; -'Vogel ais Prophet"
Schumann; "Spinnlied,' Mendelssohn;
"Lindenbaunl,' Schubert; "Scherze," B
fiat minor, Chopin; study on the D fat,
vaIse by Chopin. Rosenthal; AT the
Fountain" Davidoff Vienna Carni-
VAL Rosenthal.
It Is a desire widely expressed and
especially by ladies that the concert
shall be made a dress affair, and doubt
less it will be SO to considerable ex-
tent. Moritz Rosenthal is phenomenal
as a pianist He is credited with being
the foremost exponent of the highest
form of brilliant technique. He is said
however to have no mannerisms and
no affectation. His art is too sincere
for that. An accomplished critic thus
wrote of him:
"Old tales of Lists enormous power
of wrist and finger, Of memory and
dexterity, of musical force and techni-
cal finish came back to those who lis
tened to Rosenthal at Metropolitan Hall
last night. for Rosenthal is of the List
school, and is it's best living exponent.
He is a. great player, a past master of
the keyboard, for whom technical diff
culties do not exist An the thunders
of Liszt fantasia do not confuse the
The record-union., 1899-05-04
Fair Oaks Letter. \
(Correspondence Record Union

Correspondence Record Union.) :.
The next event of general public in
terest for this community will be the
dedicatory services of the new M. E.
Church, just about completed. This
is now fixed to take place May lth.
The exercises will begin at IL o'clock
Sunday morning and continue during
good portion of the week. The pro-.
gram has been published in the Rec
ord Union"
The work accomplished in Fair Oaks
this year has made the beginning of
1899 a red letter year for Fair Oaks.
Schools and churches are the pillars or
society. Great credit is due to the
unremitting efforts of Rev. Fred Shell
don in securing funds for so fine
structure. 1t is a fine building archi-
tecturally, and strong in every point,
able to sustain the SHOWS of Nebraska,
to resist the winds of the prairies, and
to support all the solid men who fill
the pews. While the liberality of Fair
Oaks has been great, much of the
building fund has come from outside
of this community Even c. P. Hunt
ington has a cash interest in it,
Eduard O'Donnell has purchased
Mr.. Kelley's, and has taken possession.
He will fit this up for home and
make it one of the attractive places of
the county. Mr. ODonnell recently
came from Washington for the pur-
pose of finding home at or near Fair
Oaks. Such men are welcome and con-
tribute much to- make a community de-
sirable to home-seekers. Mr. O'Don-
nelPs family consists of one son and
four daughters. The latter are at
school. at Seattle, and will come to
their new home about the Doth of
June. Joseph Broadley has the con-
tract of making improvements on the
house.
Slight frosts occurred on the LIST and
I'd instants, but no damage was done.
Everything in the line of fruit and
other crops is very promising. The
abundant rainfall of this week keeps
the farmers cheerful
Watkins & Phillips are planting
orange trees in their new nursery
Loads of these trees are still coming
into Fair Oaks, and the tree planting
continues with unabated activity.
Professor R. V. Dixon, Principal of
the business department of The Four
Gables, is expected soon. The telegra-
ply course of the business depart
ment is already popular, and under the
management of Mr. and Mrs. j. W.
Ling, who have recently located here,
viii furnish practical training for rail-
road office work. Mrs. Ling will have
charge of the Geographic work. She
is lady of literary ability and gives
to her pupils much more than is found
in simple instruction. She is a valu-
able addition to the Board of In
StructOrs
The record-union., 1899-05-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF FRANCHISE.

IN PURSUANCE TO AN ORDER OF
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Sacramento duly given and made on the
Sd day of Nav 1893, notice is hereby given
that the Board OF Superyisors OF the
mia, will receive bids for the sale of a
franchise or privilege granting the right
and privilege of placing, erecting and
maintaining poles masts, wires ana otner
trio energy, for all purposes to which such
electric energy is or may be adapted, in
ana upon and under the roads, highways,
public ways and public grounds OF tn. the
MIA and the streets, alleys, avenues, pub
lie grounds and ways of all towns and
villages within said county, with the right
of charging and receiving compensation
for the period of fifty years from and
after the date of the ordinance granting
such franchise or privilege.
That the successful bidder must give
bond to such county with good and sufii-
Gent sureties to be approved by such.
board. conditioned that such pur-,
chaser will well and truly. observe, fulfill
and perform each and all of the terms,
conditions and obligations of such fran,
be evidenced by an ordnance, the form,
terms and conditions of which is now on
file with the undersigned at his Office, and
may be seen upon application. Each bid
expense of this advertisement and the
publication of the ordinance granting such
franchise Bids to be sealed and filed with
the undersigned at or before the the n ~ Of
O'Clock in the afternoon OF the TN uays
" The board reserves the right to reject.
any or all bids.
Dated May 8, 1899; ,ro>,
County Clerk Of the County of sa q.
mento, State of California. m4-lOt
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The FUNDS RUNNING Low.
ONLY $6,25o rs AVAILABLE
THIS MONTH.
Reports Submitted to the Super
visors NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Against Texas Fever.

AT yesterdays sessions of the Supervi-
sors the matter of the application of
the Yuba Electric Power Company for
the sale of a franchise for the privilege
Of erecting poles, masts, etc., with wires
for the transmission of electricity was
taken up, that being the time an
nounced for opening bids.
L. IT. Hatfield, attorney for the COM
pany, advised the board that the pro-
ceedings initiated were invalid by rea-
son of a lack of power in the Board
OF Supervisors to grant franchises ON
a percentage basis for a territory not
included in a municipal corporation.
1t was, therefore, ordered that fur
Their proceedings under the order and
notice heretofore given be dismissed, on
motion of Morrison.
new petition was then filed for
franchise, to conform to the ruling of
the Supreme Court in such matters
and the clerk was directed to advertise
in the Record Union" for cash bids
for such franchise, the same to- be open
ed ct 10 o'clock a.. m. on the It'll day
of June.
County Veterinary D. F. Fox pre-
sented his monthly report, in which he
stated that he had inoculated the herd
of cattle in which disease had appeared
in the vicinity of Gait. None have died
since his last report, and they are get
ting along nicely.
The veterinary suggested that, mas
much as the season is approaching
when Texas fever is liable to invade the
county, the board take the necessary
steps to prohibit the movement from
any landing, railroad stock yards or
other places, of cattle that had been
shipped into the county for other than
slaughtering purposes and that he be
notified in order that he may make an
examination before they are allowed
to mingle with other cattle
County Auditor Cohn reported the
conditions of the various county funds
as follows.