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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-21
Did we declare a war Of con.


| Q. When did we find that out
A, The newspapers found it OF
during the week beginning May
1898; the religious newspapers an
the ministers (some of them) foun
1T out about July 4: the Presider
found it out when he heard tn
crowds applaud his remarks at va
rious railroad depots in the West.
9. Are you sure that was TIL
time the President made up hi
mind to expand? A. The newspa
pers say so.
9. Why do the religious newspa
pers and the ministers want to ex
pand? ABecause they think mis-
sionaries should be sent tothe Phil
ippines.
Q. But why cannot missionaries
be sent to the Philippines under a
United States protectorate without
annexing the islands? A. Nobody
knows.
9. What other argument is there
for expansion? A. The commercial
argument. The annual revenue of
the Philippines under Spanish rule
has been about S14,000,000.
Q, What has been the netrevenue
after expenses of administration
were paid? A. 1t is stated at less
than 100000.
Q. What is the largest revenue
that the United States can expect
under the best government? A.
Possibly as much as S1O,OOO,OOO.
Q. What would be the cost of the
army and navy necessary to con-
quer the rebellious savages of the
Archipelago? A. Not less than
500, 100000 a year, and probably
much more. After the islands were
pacifed the annual expenses would
be at least S3O,OOO.OOO.
.. Where is the profit of the Unit
ed States coming from, especially
as she has promised Spain $40, &c.,
BOO in advance? A. Nobody knows.
.. Who will pay the bills? A. |
Everybody who buys tea, patent
medicines, money orders. or uses
checks or express receipts or tele-
grams.
Q. Will these taxes be sufficient?
A. Probably not: they will have to
be increased or new ones added.
9. Isthere any other argument
or expansion? A. Yes; the Ameri-
IAN flag must never be hauled down.
Q. Does that depend on the rea-
son for which the flag is hauled up? |
A. No.
Q. What is the logical support of
his argument? A. There is none,
)ul IL SOUNDS well.
9. If we annex the Philippines
What shall we do with them? A.
Govern them as a colony.
.. Will their representatives
lave a voice in the Government of
he United States? A. OF course
lot, except possibly one educated
voter out of several hundred inhab- |
tants. The rest are not fit for citi- |
and never will be, accord
ng to our ideas of Democratic gov
eminent.
.. That will be taxation with
out representation" will it not?
A. You may call it that if you
choose to be troublesome.
Q. Did Americans ever object to
that principle? A. Rather vigor-
ously about 122 years ago.
What is the strongest and most
unselfsh argument offered by the
eXpansionists? A. That we. as a
strong nation, should govern those
who cannot govern themselves, SIM
ply for their own good, when Prov
idence opens the way.
Q. Have we had any experience
in that line? A. Yes; We have been
trying to govern the Indians for
about a century.
9, How? A. With unprincipled
agents, bad whiskey and army
rifles.
9. How have we succeeded? A.
We have killed good many of
them, at large expense. Those that
are left are doing their best 70 he
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-21

See we'll to your girths and then
ride on boldly.--Goethe.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-21

The continued receipt of endorse
ments like this for DIR. Hartman's
great catarrh remedy, prove its value
beyond question. Men of prominence
everywhere are recognizing the merit of
Pe-ru-na and are willing to give express
sion to their Judgment because certain,
absolute cure for catarrh is public
good. All druggists sell Pe-ru-na.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-21
Hon. ID. MEEKIsoN.

with catarrh of the head and feel en-
couraged to believe that continued
use of Pe-ru-na will fully eradicate a
disease of thirty years standing.
Yours sincerely,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-21
Meckison Of Ohio
Has Been Greatly Benefited by
Pe-ru-na.
Congressman d. Meekison OF Ohio, writes
the following letter to DIR. Hartman.

DR.. S. b. Hartman. columbus. @.
DEAR SIR:-I have used several bot
ties of Pe-ru-na and feel greatly bene-
fited thereby. have been afflicted
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
OBJECT TO CONSOLIDATION
Plan of Merging Wagner and Pullman
 Companies Will be Fought

Chicago, December 28.-Objection to the proposed merging of the Wagner Palace Car company into the Pullman Palace car company, on the ground that 1t will con- stitute a trust and a monopoly of the sleeping and parlor car business, is made In a bill filed today in the circuit court by Truman A. Tier, of Alton, H., one of the share holders of the Pullman company.
 The complainant states that the value of the property of the Wagner company, for which 1t is asserted stock of the Pullman company of face value of $20 900 and a market value of S39,OO0,0OO is to be ex- changed, does not exceed the sum of $10.- OO0,00O, and asks for an injunction against the carrying out of the proposed consoli- dation on the ground that fits object is to enable the Pullman Palace Car company to limit and reduce the operation and number of sleeping cars, and parlor cars operated on the various railroads, and to enable it to regulate at its will tue price for the use of the same and prevent competition in the manufacture, operation and use of these cars, so as to prevent free and urrestrict- ed competition in violation of the statutes of the state of Illinois.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
CHRISTMAS AT ATHENS
No Killings or Accidents, But Good
 Cheer for All

No Killings or Accidents, But Good
 Cheer for All
 Athens, December 2s-(Spec!al)-This has been indeed most delightful Christmas for people in this section. They have had moderately good weather, and most every family in this section has been provided with sufficient money to spare for Christ mas greetings to their friends. Not in many years has times been so good and money so plentiful as this Christmas, hence the people are contented and happy. There has been no disturbance, no accidents to mar the pleasures of the holidays, and no feuds or killings to bring sorrow to hearts, but one great good time seems to have fal- len to the lots of everybody.
 The young people have greatly enjoyed themselves. Last night Miss Bettie Hine Richardson entertained about twenty couple of young friends at the handsome old home of her father Refreshments were served and music and dancing lasted until the midnight hour. A
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
ACCIDENTALLY
 SHOT HERSELF Mrs. J,C. Bowling Seriously Hurt While Examining a Pistol. THE WOUND IS NOT FATAL A Bessemer Woman Picked Up a Load ed Revolver and the Weapon
 Was Discharged-Bullet
 Took Effectin Side
THE WOUND IS NOT FATAL

Bessemer, December 2S-(Special.) )-Mrs. John C. Bowling accidentally shot herself this morning at Il o'clock at the residence of her father-in-law, John Bowling, where, with her husband, she makes her home.
 It seems that MT. Bowling, her husband, had laid his loaded revolver on his desk in their bedroom in returning home last night.
 This morning, while putting the room an order, Mrs. Bowling picked up the weapon and was examining 1t when it went off, being a selfacting pistol. Greatly fright ened she ran down the steps calling to her husband and Mrs. Bowling, senior, who were down stairs. They ran hastily to her assistance and placed her on the bed, then summoning physicians.
 After examng the wound Drs. Lacey and Carter pronounced it not necessarily fatal The ball entered at the right side in the re- zion of the liver, when, striking O nlb, it was defected and has not yet been located.
 Tonight Mrs. Bowling has no fever and is resting easily.
 Mrs. Bowling is but 16 years of age and has been married but few monthhs. Pre- vious to her marriage she was Miss JuKa Collins. Her parents reside at Roberts town.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
VIII Open a Dispenrary

Athens, December %.-(Special.)-This place is getting ready to try the dispensary and will have the new city saloon open on the first to accommodate the drinking pub lie. The stock of liquors are already on hand, the building rented and on the morn- ing of the first all other bars will be closed and the city will be the only rum seller in this county.
 John N Norford has been selected as dis penser, and will have entire charge of the business, being under the supervision of the board of aldermen. It is new experiment and 1t is hoped by the city to make it profitable, but there are many who do not believe that it will pay its expenses
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
SPLENDID EQUIPMENT
The Advantages of Being Educated at
 Agnes Scott Institute

This is a fast age. It Is noted for its quick reception, hurried thought and run ming wisdom. The standard of education today is higher than 1t has ever been. The means of securing 1t are easier and more thorough. Agnes Scott Institute, at De- catur, Ga, has, perhaps, tine best equip nent for the proper education of girls and young women of any institution in the south It's laboratory is filled with all kinds of chemical, electrical and other kinds of appliances, all of the latest manu- facture A girl being educated at Agnes Scott has much advantage in this connec- tion, having all these appliances furnished her for practical work.
 If you have a daughter to educate write to Dr. F. H. Gaines. Decatur Ga., and he will give you information.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
ROLLING MILL FOR ATHENS
Capital Stock Has Been Subscribed and
 Everything is Ready

Athens, December 8-(Special) )-Athens is now assuerd of large roller mill. The capital stock is subscribed and the charter issued. Tue leading men of the county are at the head of the movement, and the building will soon be under way.
 A beautiful site has been secured not far from the court square and right alongside the switch of the Louisville and Nashville read.
 Chuck Carter is one of the leading spirits, and will be president of the company. He is a practical mill man, and has had years of experience in the business. This means other things for Athens.
 This county has sown an unusually large crop of wheat and the indications are now that the next year will see the acreage Of cotton greatly lessened and the wheat crop more than doubled.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
POPS DOUBLING UP
That Party Will Have Two Conventions
 in Kansas

Topeko, Kan, December 2S.-The populist state committee glas decided to hold two state conventions next year, one to name delegates to the national convention and the other to nominate a state ticket.
 The committee authorized the organiza- tion of popuiist state league, and the work will be undertaken att once. This amounts to a repudiation of the Sun Flower League, organ nized by the democrats in September, although they left the doors open for populisss to enter and made a constitution upon which the populists might consistently stand.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Few Days Brew Of Deadly
 Uric Acid.

In a few days you brew enough uric acid in your body to produce death.
 Your kidneys are your only salvation
 Because when they are well they filter out this deadly poison.
 So when our kidneys are nick, you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected, and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty.
 They are all being slowly poisoned.
 Uric acid poison initiates the nerves and causes rheumatic pains in joints, muscles and limbs, headache, backache, stomach and liver trouble, shortness of breath, heart trouble, dizziness. nervousness, irri- tability lassitude, loss Of aniRi.,on, weak ness and wasting away.
 Red brick dust and si,nttar sediments dn the urine are also caused by various salts of uric acid.
 The cure for these troubles is pr. Kil- mer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
 It instantly relieves the congested, over worked kidneys, and gradually brings them back to health
 Healthy kidneys keep down the excess of uric acid, and you soon reel the benefit in new health and strength.
 Swamp-Root should a once be taken upon the least sign of ill+heafth. It will make you we'll and is for sale the world over in bottles of two sizes and two prices fifty-cent and one-dollar.
 Swamp-Root is used in the leading hos pitals; recommended by skillful physicians in their private practice; and is taken by doctors themselves who have kidney ail- ments, because they recognize in it the greatest and most successful remedy for kidney and bladder troubles.
 To prove its wonderful efficacy, send your name and address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. r., mentioning this paper, when you will receive, free of all charge a SamDla bottle of SWamn-Raof and vaIu able book, by mall, prepaid. This book contains many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Found Dead in Huntsville

Huntsville, December 2S.-(SpeciaL)-Joh Dolan, an old Irish store keeper, was found dead by the police at his residence on South Madison street today. Dolan was 50 years old and lived a solitary life. Only one rela- tive, brother, Patrick Dolan, of Chicago, is living Death was caused by an illness of several weeks.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Pingree's Plan Failed

Lansing, Mich, December Ex-Governor Pingree has been defeated in his attempt to secure legislation in line with his ideas of equal taxation from the special legislature now in session. The senate this afternoon killed the Pingree joint resolution for the submission of a constitutional amendment permitting the amending of the state tax Jaws, which has passed the house. The senate has adopted a resolution to adjourn tomorrow at noon.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
SENTENCED TO DEATH
Five Men Will Have to Die for Fiend-
 ish Deed

San Juan, de Puerto Rico, December 2S- The supreme court of Puerto Rico at Ponce has sentenced five men to be garot- ted. In October, 1898, twenty men, heavily armed with guns and machetes, robbed ahol ;e at Yauco, province of Ponce, and murdered man named Prudencio Mendez. They also danced around the body with his daughters, who were under compulsion. Several of the men were caught, but sub- sequently one of the prisoners escaped and one died in jail.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
An Armistice Declared

San Francisco, Cal, December S.-The differences between Albert Sidney John son, of Galveston, Tex, and his wife, Alice, in which the possession of their 13-year-old son, Robert Dabney Johnson, played an important part, were adjusted today. Judge Daingerfield granted the wife a divorce. The boy is to be placed in the custody of his paternal grandmother, who resides at Galveston.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
BILL AGAINST
 H. |. REYNOLDS Suit Filed in Behalf of the Girls Industrial School at
 MontevalIo.

Columbiana, December 2S-(Special.)-A bill in chancery was filed here today by At torney Sam Will John, of Birmingham, in behalf of the Girls Industrial school against H. c. Reynolds, the deposed presi- dent of the institution. The bill recites the history of Reynolds connection with the school, and in conclusion prays that he be required to make an accounting and to de- liver the books in his possession.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

weaknesses and irregularities of women may be recognized by certain unfailing symptoms. Backache, head che, bearing down pains, durability and extreme nerv- ousness indicate arrangement of the delicate female organism. Bradfe1d's Fe- male Regulatoris is the standard remedy for characteristic diseases of women.
 Sold by druggists at $I.oo per bottle. TIE sRAgFIEi3 3 REGulAToa CO.,. Atlanta, Ge
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia is the only line onerating through service to Savannah Elegant through sleeping car service. Fast time; no delays. Convenient schedule. For particulars, call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 2015 First Avenue
 J, c. HALLE
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Cold Wave

Is sure to follow the rain. let us put you in one of our Ari-Tight heaters, they are cheaper than doctors bills.
 SPIRO & LONG CO. P. S.-We stop leaks. See? 11-13-wed- -fri-Snn
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Modest women

Modesty in women is no less a charm than beauty and wit. Is it any wonder that wo- men afflicted with physical disorders pecu- liar to their sex shrink from per- sonal exanina- tions by male physicians? The
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Transports Arrive

San Francisco, December 2S.-The trans port Tartar arrived today from Manila, having number of discharged soldiers as passengers.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

Resolve slowly, act swiftly" Take Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will not make any mistake.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
.s.oo-sLEEPINe CAR RATE BIRm1NG.

HAM TO MOBILE, VIA MERIDIAN
 For the convenience os its patrons the A G. S. railroad has arranged for the sale of Pullman space Birmingham to Mobile via Meridian at the regular rate of 200 per double berth Parties leaving Birmingham at 1O:15 p. m. arrive at Mobile next morning at 7:30. S-16-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treas. urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac. tioa of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
ANNOUNCEM EMENTS.

James A. Downey is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county, subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-03-03
IRE REBELS LOSING SPIRIT?
Filipino Commissioners Say 5000
Are Ready to Surrender
OTIS DOES NOT RECEIVE THEM
Reports That Aguinaido IL Inclined 20
Talk Peace Brought by Natives From
About Manila.

MANILA, Feb. 28.-Two commission
ers, who returned from Malolos, the
headquarters OF the Filipino govern
ment, under n flag of truce to-day, re-
port that 5000 rebels are anxious TO
surrender. They also express the be-
lief that A~guinaldo Is inclined to ac-
ccpt pacific ovcrturcs. Major General
Otis did not receive the commission
crs.
Except for an occasional vollev and
some individual firing by the rebels
from the jungle near Calocan, along
tho river and In the vicinity OF San
Pedro Macati, all was quiet along the
entire line last night. The enemy's
sharpshooters at Calocan continue to
annoy the soldiers In tho daytime, but
the Americans no longer pay any at
tcntion to them, rcserying their fire
until the rebels appear In tho open in
sufficient force to justify n volley or
an occasional shell.
In Manila absolute quiet prevails;
the streets are deserted and the only
sounds to be heard after Z o'clock In
tho evening arc the tramp of the
patrols and scntrics and the occasional
cantcr Of the hoofs OF an officers
horse.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-03-03
woald Dar Poiygami,tN

WASHINGTON. March l "A favorable
report on the proposed constitutional
amendment prohibiting polygamists
from being elected to Congress was
made in the House by Representative
Csproa Of Rhode Island, in behalf of
the committee on election of President
and Viee President 1t refers to the
case of Eepresentative-elect brigham
IL. Roberts OF Utah, as ono OF the
causes for renewing attention TO the
subject After reviewing this case,
the report states that Its determine.
tiop rests with the next CongresA
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-03-03
.RUM1R OF A GERMAN CLASH.
Reports Of Dewey's Firing On or
Sinking a German Warship.
WASHINGTON DENIES THEM,
War Department Says Philippine AFFAIR.
Are R%eassuring. AMI Navy Department,
Says No More ship. WIN l,e sent to
Dewey-In the German Parliament


AsHISoToN, March IA rumor was
cxtant here this morning that Ad-
miral Dewey had fred on n German
war ship. Another story had IL that a
German ship was sunk by the Amcri-
ans ut Manila.
At the War and Navy departments
II was said that there is no truth in
either statement.
The War department saws Philippine
affairs are ~reassuring, aud the Navy
department says there IL no probabil-
ity that additional ships will be or
dered to reinforcs Dewey.
LONDON, March 1.-The Berlin corr
respondent of the London Times, en-.
phasizing what he calls 'the absurd
ity of most OF the stories regarding
friction between the Germans and
Americans at Manila" says: "The
steamer Irene left tho Philippines a
fortnight ago, and is now on her way
from Hong Kong to Annoy. As for
Vice Admiral von Diedrichs, he left
the Philippines months ago"
BERLIN, March l.-R eferring to the
construction of the railroad and other
improvements in the province OF Shan
Tung, the minister OF foreign affairs,
said In the Reichstag to-day hat an
agreement was about TO be concluded
between the German empire and q
syndicate Of German East Asiatic cap.
i~talists.
With reference to tho statements
published in foreign newspapers re.
garding the supposed action of the
German warship lreao in the Philip
pines and the alleged conduct of Rear
Admiral Dewey, who, il has been said,
threatened to sink the steam pinnaucc
OF the Irene, the minister Of for
eign affairs said this statement be-
longs to the category Of plump can
ards" So far as he knew, the Irene
was not in the Philippines, but vas at
Hong Kong, aud the only German
warship at Manila was the Kaiserin
Augusta.
There were, he added. q consider
able number of German merchants in
the Philippines whom the German
navy was anxious to protect during
the Hispano- American war.
I'VE hope" the minister said, ''that
our countrymen will find security
undcr American rule"
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-03-03
BOTH AT sayLT IN GA.
Germany Rccali. Ranei ana Chambers
VIII Be Relieved.


WASHINGTON, Feb 2s.-As indicat.
Ing the friendly purpose OF the Ger
man government TO bring tho Samoan
controversy to a settlement satisiac.
tory to the United States, Herr Salt,
the newly elected president Of the
municipal council Of Apia, will come
TO the United States before proceed.
ing to his post, to confer with Sccre.
tary Hay aud other administration
officials.
Herr Salt will succeed Herr Rafcl.
who left Apia on February 90 for Ber-
lin, where he will be compelled 10
make n report to his home govern.
mcnt in explanation OF his conduct at
Apia Herr Salt is now on duty in
one OF the German possessions la AZ.
RIGA, and has been instructed to first
proceed TO Berlin.
IL was stated to-day that the Sa-
moan question has never been Mt dan.
ger point, as has been reported, but
fault has been displayed on both sides,
aud Germany and the United States
propose To take action TO restore or
der. Herr Rose will, In all probable
ity, be removed, and Chief Justice
Chambers is expected to be recalled.
Chief Justice Chambers recall will
not be due to his decision or TO his
course, hut to the letter he wrote to
his brother and which contained'statc
mcnts Objectionable to the German
government, which have been comnu-
nicatcd TO the state department. The
officials say that his usefulness has
gone To some extent after the result
Of his letter, and Germany has init.
mated that she would be pleased II
some other person were appointed as
his successor. Within ten days 1t is
expected that reports will be received
from the three consuls fully explain
ing their acts, and when these have
been considered action will be taken
10y the two governments.
There Is one other point-who shall
be king of Samoa-which remains &c
be settled by diplomatic negotiation.
Germany will insist that Mataafa, by
reason OF the overwhelming majority
he received at the election, should be
made king, but the decision OF the
chief justice and the protocol of the
Berlin treaty excludes him forever
from consideration in connection with
The kingship.
The administration proposes to sup.
port Tauu. Great Britain is similarly
inclined, and, as n majority rules, he
will probably be established on tho
throne.