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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-25
DENIED GUILT.
Bob Blanks Dies on the Scaffold
at Mayfield.
His Neck Broken and he is Pro-
nounced Dead In Six
rlinutes.

Mayheld, KY, April Is. Bob
Blanks paid the death penalty here
at 1888 O'Clock this morning in the
presence of fifty persons.
He wrote letters until midnight,
slept until 5 o'clock this morning,
and held good nerve until after
his talk.
Thousands assembled in the
streets around the Jail, but there
was no disorder.
Blanks mounted the scaffold at
9:35 o'clock and requested a collec-
ton from the men inside. He then
assembled the platform to the fence.
Here he talked nearly an hour,
protesting his innocence of the
crime. He begged to live until
1890.
When he had finished his long
talk he walked to the edge of the
scaffold, took long look at his cof-
fin and asked to be buried by his
child in the cemetery here. He
begged continuously for minutes
more time after looking at the cof-
fin. The cap was placed over his
head after he knelt and prayed,
but was raised for a last word. At
ter shaking hands with all he was
placed on the trap-door. His body |
trembled like a leaf and words of |
prayer could be heard. The moose
was quickly adjusted and the drop
fell at 1898. Blanks neck was
broken.
The crime for which Blanks was I
hanged was criminal assault upon
Tennie Baily, an eleven-year-old
girl, on the night OF January u,
1898. He seized her as she was
walking along the street with her
little sister. He fled and managed
to escape from the hundreds of an
CRY people who searched for him
high and low. Some time later he |
was discovered at Villa Ridge, H.,
where he had been employed to pick !
blackberries. He was placed in
Jail at Cairo. Gov. Bradley, on &C
cunt of the fear that Blanks would |
be lynched, refused to issue a re-
QUESTION, but later he did so, and
the negro was brought back to Ken
lucky. At his trial in July last a
company of State militia guarded
him. He was convicted, despite
the able efforts of of Mr.. A. f. Will
son, of Louisville, his cosnsel, and
was taken to the Louisville Jail for
safe-keeping. The Court of APP
peals turned down his application
for a new trial
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-25

ANorth Carolina woman dropped
dead IN church while she was stand
ing with her child in her arms to
have it baptized.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-25

A locomotive on Georgia rail
road picked up pig on its cow
catcher and carried it SIX miles
without hurting it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-25

Measles are prevalent in the beats
Vile neighborhood, Nelson county,
nearly every family haviI g one or
more cases.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27

gent interest in very grave subject.
| have given you my candid Judgment
free from any taint Of unkind feeling
towards anybody. We ought to deal
with it in a spirit different from that
which appeared to control in disposing
Of slavery and eliminate from the dis
cussion all elements of rancor and bad
temper.
I will take the liberty Of forwarding
to you pamphlet containing two
speeches, one delivered by me in the
United States Senate in 1890, and the
other at Gafney, S. c., on the 4th OF
last July, which I ask you to do me
the favor to read if you have nothing
better to do. Trusting may have the
pleasure of a personal acquaintance
later on, I am very truly yours,
M. G.. BUTLER.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27

Night after night wondering crowds
cape with open mouth astonishment
while the elders quote Scripture in an
effort to prove that the claim Of Smith
Of unearthing the plates in remote
spot in Ontario County, New York,
was nothing more than Biblical
prophecy. The story Of the sur
render Of the tablets to the an
gel custodian after translation is al
ways demanded to explain their pres
ent whereabouts, and then there is a
dissertation on the wanderings Of the
Mormons, their trials, defeats, suffer-
ings and final success in the arid des-
erts of the far West, which they
have caused to bloom like garden
spots.
The Mormons have suffered, the
missionaries say; they have felt the
heel of persecution and prejudice, but
they ask if it was not always so.
When there was special dis
pensation from God His people have
always suffered, they say-not only
the Jews, but the earlier Christians,
as we'll as the Mormons. This argu-
ment usually closes the meeting.
It is said there are now 5000 Nor
mon missionaries in America seeking
proselytes. A very large representa-
tion is in Chicago. Just now the
Brighamites are preparing to entertain
some of the leading dignitaries of Salt
Lake, for the institution that conforms
to the quarterly conference is close at
hand. Those who are opposing the
spread of Mormonism and are crying
out against its teachings are aghast
over the prospect.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27
The Use Of Sugar.

A wretched paragrapher. who perpe-
trates enormities in western news
paper, declares that this is the sweet
land of liberty because it consumes
more sugar than any other.
The amount of sugar used by peo-
ple is considered fair test OF their
prosperity. Those who have studied
the subject dcclore that the consump-
ton of sugar varies in proportion with
the economic prosperity Of country.
Great Britain shows the highest per
capita consumption of sugar: partly
because preserves, jellies, etc., are
used so largely there. The average
Englishman eats more Of such articles
and less meat thanh American cou-
sin. Another reason is the manufac-
ture in England for the export and on
a very large scale Of preserves, jams,
and other articles which require much
sugar. Sugar is untaxed in England
and is therefore much cheaper than 1t
is here. England has no such affiic-
tion as our sugar trust. The price of
sugar there is fixed by the laws Of
trade and not by the decree Of monop-
olists.
Still our people use almost as much
sugar per capita as those of England,
aud the total amount consumed in the
United States is vastly greater. The
variations in the consumption Of sugar
in this country are in accord with the
theory that the quantity Of sugar used
indicates the degree Of country S
prosperity. The per capita consump-
ton went up to,66.1 pounds in 1891,
but gradually decreased under'busi-
ness depression until in 1896 it was
only ,6l.6 pounds. Last year lit'Fose
to 64.5 pounds and is increasing now
SO that a per capita consumption OF
more than 66 pounds this year is ex-
pected.
This will probably be our greatest
sugar consuming year in spite OF the
fact that the price Of sugar is consid-
erably higher than it has ranged most
Of the time during the past five years.
Here we have reliable evidence OF
increasing prosperity.
The New York Financial and Com
mercial Chronicle does not see any
prospect Of lower price of sugar soon.
It says:
"The largest estimates Of the years
sugar crop place the worlds output
at 6s,6O1 tons increase over that OF
last year, while there will be fully
300, Geo tons increase in consumption.
This will make it necessary 10 draw
on the reserve stock to the extent of
about 100000 tons. This reserve
stock is estimated at 100000 tons.
That is lower than it has been since
1893"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27
Eczema Cured by 8. 8. 3. Sample
Rott1e Free.

Have you itching, burning, scaly,
erusted, or pimply skin, blisters con
tanning pus or watery fluid, skin red, f,
and on itching heat, with or without
sores, on legs, assss, hands, neck OF
face? Then take e. 3. B. which will
cure leaving the flesh free from blem-
ishes, sores, eczema or itching of any
kind.
Any form of eczema is due to dis
eased blood. Get the diseased blood
out with B. B. b.. and you are cured.
3. 3. B. is perfectly safe to take by
old or young, and acts as fine tonic,
and cures when salves, washes and
other remedies fail. Children are very
frequently afflicted with eczema. Sores
discharge and yellow crust forms
upon the skin. Give the child mild
doses Of B. B. B., and the sores will
soon heal.
B. B. 3. for sale by druggists at 81
per large bottle, address Blood Balm
Co., $50 Mitchell ST., Atlanta: Ca,
and sample bottle of B. &. B. will be
sent by return mail.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27
Assignee's Sale.

NYE will receive Sealed Bids on the
w Stock of Jewelry, &C., and Fix.
lures OF the assigned estate of w. r.
Hubbard, Jeweler, up to u o'clock m.
Thursday, 2Sth day Of September, 1899
We reserve the right to reject any and ali
bids. Terms-Cash.
ERNEST F. COCHRAN. Assignee.
M. T.. BONHAM, Agent Creditors.
Sept 90, 1899 II ,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27

= Men exposed to the rigors OF the
Alaskan winter never wear mustaches.
They wear full boards to project the
throat and face; but keep the upper
lip clean shaven. The moisture from
the breath congcals SO quickly that a
mustache becomes imbcdcd in a solid
cake of ice and the face is frozen in a
short time.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is scientific
compound having the endorsement Of
eminent physicians and the medical
press. 1t "digests what you cat, :
aud positively cures dyspepsia. NJ.
A. Ketron, Bloomingdalc, Tenn. says
it cured him of indigestion of ten
years standing. Evans Pharmacy.
= The trying yellow spots so often
left by sewing machine oil on white
goods may be removed by rubbing the
stain with cloth wet with ammonia
before washing with soap.
Chester II. Brown, kalamazoo, Mich:
says: "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured
me of severe case Of Indigestion:
can strongly recommend it to all dys-
pcptics. Digests what yon eat with
ont aid from the stomach: and cures
dyspepsia. Evans Pharmacy.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27

GA mans bluff always gives in
when his money gives out.
Every time man gets punished
for wrongdoing he complains that
other me1 do worse and are punished
less.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27
THE NEGRO PROBLEM.
Gemeraa Butler Answers N orthern La
quiry.
.Ne,p lEorEs>Sun.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. l3, 1899.
Mr.. Philip Lee Wilson, 48 Wall
Street, New York iCity:-MY DEAR
SER: Yours Of the -26th ultimo for
warded to me- here and received a few
days ago.
Twill answer your questions with
perfect frankness, .butbefore doing-so,
let me call your attention ito what ap-
pears to me to be a misssatement-un-
intentional, of eourse-of my position
touching The race question to which
you refer.
You say: AI read in the New YoEk
Sun your open letter on the deporta-
tien Of the .celored man. / have
never at any time, or anywhere writ
ten q letter open or otherwise 'on
the deportation of the .colored man.
Deportation implies force or CO.
ereion which ought never ito be
thought Of in dealing with the 'scol-
oredn man ser any other race Of
men who are estMens OF the 'Unlted
States.
What 4 have urged is that 1t would
be better for beth races if q gradual
and permanent separation could take
place, such separation, .of'course, to be
voluntary.
I have not the slightest doubt that
# the national goyernmentvwould lend
a helping hand, the negroes would
prefer separate establishment, where
they could have faar chance and an
open 6e:dI for their social, political
and industrial advancement. The
discrimination against them on these
lines IN AID parts OF the united o1ates
is an impossible bar to their complete
emancipation, and neither education,
Christianity, or any either elSaIlz'ng
and enlightening influence can remove
it,
know il was negro, and mad
my present sensibllites, would pre-
Ter to set np for myself IN q country
free from che shadow OF the slavery OF
my race, and from environments that
constantly remind, me OF inferiorfty
and sabordination 70 another and
stronger race. But to your quota
lions
You ask:
First. I'm what way does free negro
labor compete more oppfesslveiy wien
the poor white labor taaa slave negro
labor did?
MY answer ls that tree negro iaoos
does not compete more eppresslre'y
With the poor white LABOR than slave
negro labor DID. Ny authority 10 ana
has alwayD been that she "'ssspresss-
BILE conflict betwee the free and slave
labor was one OF the prime eauses OF
our Civil Var. Ny Judgment Is that
but for the, institution OF slavery We
would have had no Civil War. There
is this difference, however, between
slave negro labor and free negro
labor::" The former was controlled
by his master and had his scale OF
wages regulated by him. It was the
interest Of the master to keep the.
scale as high as possible, and as negro.
slave labor was usually Rro6tably en-
ployed, he could not cut under fair
and remunerative wages without the
consent Of his master. Of course,
there were a few exceptions to this in
the case .of free negroes or slaves who
hired their time. In the main, how
ever, negro slave labor was an oppres-
sive competitor yhith white labor,
and hence the irrepressible conflict.
Free. negro labor competes op-
pressively with white labor just as
Chinese labor competes oppressively
with white labor. The negro and
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-09-27
Notice I'D Debtors.

PARTIES owing open and secured Accounts due
in the Fall notified said Accounts due
and be settle GUANO NOTES due
and payable on October 1st and must be paid
promptly out of sales of Cotton. We appreciate
the general hold Cotton for higher prices and do
aa. object that it be not held
- andr it and borrow enoughon
Accodnt; therefore, do not expect to ride
SYe needing money. This is strictly
reg business word for will
money have out Special Collectors
yourself trouble and expense by giving
prompt settlements Yours truly
DEAN & RATLRFFE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Dolls.

We import these direct from the foreign man
ufacturer and can sell them to you at one-third less
than if we bought them through jobbing houses.
Large china Dolls 5 and 1Oc
Handsome kid body dolls 25, IS and 500 up
Dolls heads, all sizes from loo to 98c
Handsome Jonted Dolls 35, so and 0Sc
Be sure to see our window display of fine Dolls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Toys.

Very large assortment of wood, iron and tin
toys, ranging in price from Sc tin wagon to a 08c
wood Battleship and 1856 Iron Range. Our
strong line is 5, 10, Is and SOC toys, where you
can find an endless variety Of things 10 please the
little folks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Games.

New up to date games, such as Battle of Ma.
nila," "Siege Of Havana" "City Of New York,
and many others that will interest grown folks as
we'll as younger people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07

Cloth bound Books, 100 or more titles
Altemus' Popular Books, Holiday edition
New copyright Books, publishers price l50,
ours
1926 copyright Books, our price
Large assortment of Juvenile Books from Sc to
In justice to yourself you ought to be pr
Of this department. '@
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Fancy Articles.

Such as Raphael Tuck's booklets, Chris
cards, Medallions, fancy Mirrors, paper-racks,
in large variety.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07

, Wood Furniture.
Doll carriages, good size IS and SOC
Iron wheel doll carriages, reed body and Par
asOl 1873
Wood chairs 25c
Wood Rockers 800
Toy Pianos, all Sizes from 25c to 208
Boys Tool sets from Csc each to 40
White enameled Music Racks 85c to 1893
Toy Trunks for the little girls 48cup
Rocking Horses and Shoe Flies for the boys.
Come in and look at our Toy Farm Wagon"
the delight Of every boy who sees it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Umbrellas.

Ladies' a6-nch Umbrellas, steel rod, paragon
frame 65c to 500
Mems 28-inch Umbrellas, steel rod, paragon
frame SO to 475
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Silver Novelties.

Sterling Silver Manicure Articles
Sterling Silver Combs
Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons
Large line Of Brushes, Mirrors, etc.
Silver Plated Knives and Forks (warranted)
set
Silver Plated Tea Spoons (warranted) set
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Finer ones
Dress Patterns.

We offer few novelty Dress Patterns that were
1850 apiece for 1000
Special values in Crepons, 10 per cent reduction
during this Christmas Sale
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Silks.

Nothing more appropriate for nice present.
400 and 500 Silk waist Patterns now 1893
Marked reductions on every pattern in stock.
Best quality Tafeta Silk, all colors, 100 value 70c
Mercerized black Peau D'Soie, "a inches wide,
special 100 a yard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Jackets.
Tailor Made Suits.

Special reduction on every ready made Suit in
stock during this Christmas Sale.
Economical prices were put on these suits at first,
as many of our customers can testify.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Handkerchiefs.

Ladies always admire nice Handkerchiefs
One Of New York's leading importers made us
price on big lot Of Handkerchief and we show you
an exceptionally strong line.
loc Henlstitched Handkerchief for DC
Dainty fine Handkerchief in many styles at
10, ID and 25c
Finer ones SO to $50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Dinner and Toilet Ware.

1oo-piece Decorated Dinner Sets 6.08
1oo-piece set Of handsome White Porcelain 900
We have a few very handsome sets of fine China
that we offer much below value.
6-pece decorated Toilet Sets, large size 1913
lo-piece decorated Toilet Sets 2.08
12-piece decorated Toilet Sets 4.05
Dishes make useful Christmas Present as well
as desirable one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Albums.

Handsome plush and celluoid Albums 48 and 75c
Large celluloid Albums 98c, 1.25 and $50
These goods are always very appropriate for
Christmas Presents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
NeckWear.

Large assortment of Mems Neckties, new hobby
goods Zoe
Very fine line Of Mems Ties, latest styles, 7Sc
values : So
Mems Dress Shirts 90 quality for 75c
F" !" Lag quality for 98c
+" l.5o quality for 1.25
Big line Of Gloves, landkerchiefs, Underwear
and Hosiery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Holiday Department.
(DowN sTAIRs.)

A perfect bower of beauty.
Large Decorated Cups and Saucers 10 and Is
Fancy Bread Plates 25c to 2.4s
Salad Bowls, handsomely decorated 90 to 3.4S
3-piece Mush and Milk set So
Royal Wooster Vases { .50 value) 65
Handsome China Clocks, perfect time keepers, Las
Our line of "Cut Glass" bought direct iron
manufacturers at about one-thrd less than regula
prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-07
Dry Goods.

GASE'S ACsvve 70 MuMM
eMsls 't \ ss's q Nntso~s ~
MIS- County Gov NAsw very VsoerA
NuwoMagc A~r>Mg We Yeas q
1899. We Sest tAut caM Ne MNA
IS NONE 700 GOOD GOV ow Custo.
WNevs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
RIPE IN YEARS
Death of DR.. Hugo S.ran.
genwald Of this City.
Was over TO Years of Age-A Use
fuI Carser-Had Long Been
ToiIer in Hawaii.

DR.. II. Stangenwald died at his resi-
dence on Nuuanu street yesterday
morning. The funeral will take place
from the house this afternoon at 3
o'clock The pail bearers are: J. +.
Atherton, w w. Dimond. Fred Water
house, w. o. Smith. DR.. J. VI. Whitney
and DR.. c. B. Wood.
Dr. Stangenwald was born in Ger
many a little over seventy years ago.
February 10, 1929. He early began the
study of medicine and surgery in vi
emma The troubles of Europe drove
him to the United States in 1913, after
having served as a surgeon in the
great revolutionary movement. Lured
by the golden goddess he was one of
the pioneers of 40 who went to Cali
fornia to get his portion of the fab
ulous wealth. After a short stay in
the land of gold he came TO the Islands
in 1850.
Soon after his arrival here he again
medical studies. He came back in a
few years, this time to stay. His Skill
grew to be byword among the ma
tives, among whom he enjoyed large
practice. Since his retirement about
ten years ago he has passed the time
in caring for his estate and in scien-
tific study Up to within a short time
ago he always went TO his Office at reg
ular hours. Experiments in chemistry
and electricity We're his forte.
| He married Mary Dimond, daughter
of Henry Dimond, soon after his ar
rival in the Islands. After her death
in 1860 he married her sister, Anne
who is left widow. Three children
were born, but all died suddenly at ar
early age.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
Aluminium Ware

Is SON ethiDg that has been sold
In HCLolulu some time but the
prices we are Offering these
goods at is q new departure
altogether.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
ON SUNDAY ISLAND.
Samoa Herald.)

A resident of Wellington, who re-
Gently paid a visit to the kermadecs.
in the Hinemoa, informs us that Sur =
day Island is still in possession of the
Bell family, consisting of six persons,
all of whom were found to be in the
best of health. Not a COW, pig, Jr n
dog is to be seen on the island, which
is infested with rats. In fact, the
number of the rodents is increasing at
such a rate that it is thought human
beings will not be able to live there
much longer. The inhabitants of the
islands subsist principally on maize
sweet potatoes and mutton birds, and
appear to be none the worse for their
simple fare. In one Of the craters sup
posed to be extinct, boiling water is
found. Two of the old craters are fill
ed with water.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
AT THE FRONT.
manila Freedom.D

4 few days since, President Schur-
man, Mr.. Worcester and Mr.. MacAr-
thur, of the Commission, wished 70
have little diversion. and according
" visited the firing line. They had an
opportunity TO smell powder, to hear
the crack of Krags and Long Toms
and to listen TO the shrill whistle o;
the Mauser steel on us errand OF
death. Such excursions to the front
although dangerous. are exciting. and
are a novel experience, long to be re-
membered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
Street Names.

The Cabinet has decided upon the
following changes in street names:
Beretania street to Beretania avenue;
Thurston and Spencer avenues TO
Thurston and Spencer streets; Beck
with street will be merged into Wilder
avenue: Punchbowl street, from the
Pauoa Valley bridge to Alapai street,
will be called Luso street; Punchbowl
street will begin at Luso, near Emma
and run to the water front: kinau
street will begin at Alapai street and
run to Makiki street; Emma and Ala
kea streets will retain their old names
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
Steamer kaiulani.

The new steamer Kaiulani, now
building at Hay & Wright's shipyard
in San Francisco for Wilder's Steam
ship Company, will be about the same
dimensions as the steamer Hawaii, oil
the same company. She will have a
carrying capacity of 1000 bags of SUI
gar, and have a length of $50 feet, sc
feet beam and II feet depth. The
Union Iron Works, of San Francisco
will furnish the machinery.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-02
q. A. X.

At the regular meeting of George w.
de Long Post, G. A. r., held last even
ing, a vote of hanks was rendered to
all who donated flowers for Memorial
the observance of the day.
Col. de la Vergne, delegate TO the
Department Encampment, made an in
teresting report to the Post.