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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
AstOry Of ROmulus and Remus.

The story of Romulus and Remus
viii go the way of many historical
ifables if archaeologists agree on the
Z genuineness of the recent discoveries
in the Forum A little while ago a
black stone, believed to be the 'lapis
niger" that marked the ''burial place"
of Romulus, was found. They have
now dug under the stone and un-
earthed, amid many votive offerings,
a cippus of tufa rock marked with an
alphabetic inscription. This is de-
clared to be in Archaean characters,
the earliest known, which may give
a Greek origin to Rome, like that of
Cumaee and Marseilles, dating some
centuries before the traditional "year
of the city," 753 before Christ.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

and the absolute fearlessness which Mr..
Hobson displayed. Not in the least par
ticular did he show particle of doubt
of success. He had developed the whole
plan to such a degree that no one else
had, or probably could have had, the
matter so completely in mind. For this
reason alone prudence demanded that
he should be intrusted with the princi-
pal command.
AS soon as this point was decided, the
work of preparation went ahead with
great rapidly, and in all details as Mr.
Hobson wished; SO that when we
reached Santiago early on June 1, the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, fuses, etc
were completed, except the plan for
adapting them TO the collier, which we
now saw for the first time. While the
work on the Merrimac was being
pushed, Commander j. M. Miller, COM
manding the vessel, came on board the
New York, and entered most urgent
protest against being deprived OF his
command, even questioning my author
ity to remove him from ship where he
had been placed in command by the
navy department. He positively re-
fused to give up his command to anyone
in the circumstances. He had my SYM
pathy, but / succeeded in convincing
him that in the exceedingly short time
at our disposal 1t would be most unwise
to make a change in the plans.
Volunteers were called for to man the
collier, with the idea of enlisting in so
hazardous an undertaking only those
most capable and willing. To my sur
prise, enough officers and men volun-
teered to man hundred Merrimacs,
there being hundreds of offers from a
single ship. AS only seven men were re-
CURED it was difficult matter to de-
eide who should be chosen to go. Mr..
Hobson was to be the only officer. 1t
was daybreak of June when / went on
board 10 have a final look at Mr.. Hob
sons completed preparations, BY the
time had made even a hasty inspection
the day was advancing, and by the time
the collier was under way for the en-
trance to the harbor reluctantly made
up my mind that it was already too light
TO make the attempt, and, accordingly,
signal was made for her to return and
wait till the next morning. The time
was employed in making still more sat
isfactory preparations, SO that before
daybreak on June the Merrimac was
quietly steaming for the mouth OF the
harbor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
MANY VOLUNTEERED.
Story of the Sinking of the Merri-
mac at Santiago
Admiral sampson says the Collier
Could Have Been Manned a Hum
dred Times-why Lieut.. Hob
son Was Selected.

The arrangements for the sinking of
the Merrifhac at Santiago are briefly
noted in Admiral SIMPSONS article in
the Century on THE Atlantic Fleet In
the Spanish War"
Schley's intention Ito return to Key
West for coaI made me feel uncertain
that my orders to obstruct the channel
would be carried out, and therefore at
once turned my attention to perfecting
the scheme. The detail of sinking the
collier quickly when once in position
seemed 10 be doubtful operation. It
was then that sent for Mr.. Hobson, as
sistant naval constructor, who had been
with us on the flagship, and asked his
opinion as to the best method of caus-
ing the Merrimac to sink. In his opin-
ion, the opening of sea-valves would not
cause her TO sink quickly enough, After
considerable bordering over the
curious problem, Mr.. Hobson left the
cabin with the understanding that he
would consider other plans, and that
after he had found what he considered
q feasible one, he would return and re-
port. On the Both of May, while we
were on our way, he came into the cabin
with his plan, quite perfected, involv-
ing the use of ten torpedoes. To Inn
provise so many torpedoes seemed to
me to be difficult task, but Mr.. Hobson
was confident of success. He had
thought out every detail, even to the
smallest point. 1t was at this time that
he requested the privilege of command
ing the expedition. l was well aware
that the success of the undertaking alb
solutely depended upon the man who
was to be intrusted with its execution.
was greatly impressed with the faith
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
HOW THE EXPERT TELLS.
Three Hundred" Raised to eighty
Three Hundred"

1AACV huuuIcus
a14flling out a blank form. /. writes
DaHAeffT. Ames, the handwriting ex-
pert, Say one word is omitted After
the paper is finished the writer notices
the omission, goes back and writes in
the lacking word. The insertion is
different from the writing immediate
~ preceding and following it, show
: ing Mat it was written at another
time and not in its natural order. The
Potter-Gibbons forgery in New Jer-
, sey turned upGn this very point. The
forgery consisted of one word, added
to a receipt for $500, making it read
'eighty'-three hundred. The eighty
was written by the same hand that
wrote the remainder of the receipt,
but was added at another time.
Gibbons, by whom the receipt was
given, held mortgage of $1,000 on
Potter's farm. Potter called to paw
him $500 of it on account. Gibbons
had been i'll, and could not write we'll,
so he asked Potter to draw up the re-
ceipt. The receipt was drawn for
$500 and Gibbons signed it. Then,
noticing that the figures usually in
serted in such papers had not been
put in, he returned it to Potter with
the suggestion that the figures be
added. Potter took the receipt, added
something, folded it and laid it on
the table. Gibbons did not examine
it, supposing that the other man had
written. in the figures as requested.
"When another installment of the
mortgage fell due Potter set up the
claim that he owed only $1,000 in
steadAof $4,000, as Gibbons main
tained. He produced the receipt in
support of his statement. The form
Of the paper was SO unusual, however,
and the examination of the handwrit-
ing expert showed SO plainly that the
word eighty had been hastily written
in after the receipt was completed,
that it was not allowed to stand.p-
Minslee's Magazine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

Take dose of PRIcKLY ASH BIT
TIERS at night when you go to bed
and you will feel bright aud vigorous
next morning, 1t will insure you a
copious and healthy passage of the
towels, improved appetite and diges-
ton and increased energy of body
and brain.
1t beats stimulating drinks because
its reviving infuenc is natural, hence
permanent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
- = -
A JAPANESE ROOM.
Furnishings Are All Imported and Cost a
Small Fortune.

A perfect japanese room is fea-
ture of one of New York's costly pri-
vate houses, and the history of its ac-
QUESTION is an illustration of the
thoroughness with which such plans
are often carried out by Americans of
wealth. The man in question wanted
a Japanese room. He could easily
have bought in New York japanese
furnishings enough to fill hundred
rooms, but that would not have salts
fed him. He was determined that
there should not be, even in the
mikado's realm itself, a more perfect
apartment than the one to be in
dly9ed in his Fifth avenue house. To
accomplish this purpose he sent
young artist to Japan with instruc-
tons to study the subject exhaustive
ly, and with carte blanche for the pur-
chase of the necessary furnishings.
The artist-happy man!-spent sew
eral months in the fowery kingdom.
Me lived in japanese houses, wore
japanese clothing, and studied with
might and main all the Japanese
rooms to which he could gain access.
HRally he returned in triumph,
bringing almost priceless carvings,
paintings, embroideries, and mani
fold other things Japanesque, supple
mented by two native workmen,
whose mission it was to put all of these
things together in the manner of
Japan, not according to the cabinet
makers and paper hangers of the
western hemisphere. The room cost
small fortune, but it is the pride OF
the owner and the triumph of the
artist. Harper's Bazar.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
WaLLlNa, TENN, April 90 1898,

WALLING, TENN, April % 1898.
was very bad, down nearly all the
time suffering with my side, back and
kidneys, and would have been dead
long ago without relief. After taking
DR.. j. H. McLean's Liver and Kid
ney Balm few days l found it was
helping me, and by the time the sec,
end bottle was gone was well and
have been 10 good health since.
JAMES FISHER, ST..
For sale by G. X, WHY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
HAS NATURE WARNED your

Nature herself clad in the early garbs or
spring, blossoms forth trees and flowers causing
the Respondent chord to vibrate to this, the
most delightful of all, springtime and how do
you feel Have you that tired shaky feeling
the forerunner of Chil1s, Malaria and Typhoid
Fever? If so, you must not pass this warning
consult us as our advice costs you nothing:
Call on your druggist and procure bottle OF
DIR. Caristedt's German Liver Powder. Take
follow by procuring bottle of Yucatan Chill
Tonic, following the directions and after two
weeks course of these two great remedies, you
will feel like the flowers look In the spring.
Prepare yourself for the malaria1 or hot season
when the atmosphere Is full of germs. If
necessary and when your system warns you,
repeat the above. These Remedies in stocx
and sold by
Anderson e. Fowler.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
stopped The Bnek.Ache.

Ar. Bass, Margantown, Ind. writes:
| was afflicted with Kidney disease
and had to get up quiet often during
the night and suffered severe pains
in Kidneys and with Backache. used
Foley's Kidney Cure, after taking
three bottles, / am entirely cured
For sale by Anderson & Fowler.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
There Are Others.

There are other chill tonics than
DIR. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever
Cure" but If you purchase bottle of
this remedy aud are not convinced
that it is the best chill tonic you have
ever used your money will be refund
ed by R. G. Hardwick, druggist.
Price so cents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
No Relief For go Years

NO nehet TOT ~ boars
have been troubled for the last
twenty years with bronchial affection,
and at times have been bedfast,
Have tried great many cough RENE
dies but found no relief until / tried
Foley's Honey and Tar. / can hon.
estly recommend Foley's Honey and
Tar as a quick relief, reliable, pleas
ant to take and sure cure for dis
eases of the throat and lungs.
Minerva Smith, 4l4Washington Ave,
Danville, Ill.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

Hot days followed by cool nights
will breed malaria in the body that is
bilious or costive. PRIcKLY ASH BIr-
TIERS is very valuable at this time for
keeping the stomach, and bowels we'll
regulated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

The tests of honor among French
otficers just now are capacity and
willingness to lie about the Dreyfus
case.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
GA ST ET "A.
Rss,s,bs a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature af NrzNAzIza

The largest drop hammer in the
world is the property of the Beth
lehem Iron Company.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

The largest wooden ware manu-
factory is at st. Louis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

The largest bottle mandatory is
in Pittsburg.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

The largest steel works are in
Pittsburg.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

The largest spring works are in
Pittsburg.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

No man is any better then the
average etails of his daily life
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

Hardlyanybody lisa sure of himself
as he would have people believe.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
The largest starch business is in
oswego.
nIcrsr xnIIR FOOD.

Ninety per cent of all sickness is caused by
food not being properly digested, 1t creates poi
sons and goes into your blood and then you are
liable to almost any disease the human system
Powder and watch the results. You will feel
the good effects after taking one dose. Give 1t
a trial and be Convinced. Price 2Sc.
Or. Otto's Spruce Gum BaIsan Cures
Your Cough. just the Medicine
for Children.
For sale by
Anderson x Fowler,
The largest beef and pork pack
ing house is in Chicago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05
CIRCUIT COURT DIRECTORY.

TRIee.-First Monday in February-term
three weeks third Monday in May-term two
weeks; first Monday in september-te,m three
weeks.
HRIsTIAN Fourth Monday in February
term six weeks: First Monday in June-teiu
four weeks; Earth Monday in September
term six weekl.
CALLowAY.-Second Monday in April-term
three weeks First Monday in August-term
two weeks; Second Monday in November
term three weeks.
LYoN.-First Monday in Mayhem two
weeKs; first Monday in August--term two
weeks; first Monday in september term two
weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

For sale by Anderson & Fowler.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-09-05

For sale by c. X, WHY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-13
DeWitt'S Witch Hazel SalVe
Cures Piles. Sc4ids. 8urns

L" Cure Ccnssipsstiafs orcVrr-
I1Ac N.l@catOtS candy C-tii.1rf.- lIc lg sc
IL G 9. G. fe.i 10 cur. druggist, rs tI.d money
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-13

A review of our relations with for
eign states is presented with such rec
concentrations as are deemed appropri-
ate.
The long pending boundary dispute
between the Argentine Republic and
Chile was settled i'm March last by the
award of an arbitral commission, on
which the United States minister at
Buenos Ayres served as umpire
Progress has been made toward the
conclusion of n convention of extradi-
tion with the Argentine Republic. Hav-
ing been advised and consented to by
the United States senate and ratified by
Argentina, II only awaits the adjust
ment of some sli@ht changes in the
text before exchange.
II Is gratifying To he able to an
nounce that the Belgian government
has mitigated the restrictions on the
importation of cattle from the United
States, to which | referred in my last
annual message.
Having been invited by Belgium 20
participate in congress held at Brus-
sells TO revise the provisions of the gem
eral act OF July 2, 1890. for the repres-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-13
For Sale.

Four room dwelling House and Lot on
Sousn Main Street. Stable, corn house. car
ppage mouse, and running water through lot.
~ nooSE AND LO1 on East Main Street
tains rooms.
SMALL HOUSE on Main Street. Ont
low price. ""'o' very
Apply to II. q. sxvpx.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-13
THE CLARKE COURIER
JOHN o. CROWN.
EDITOR AND PRorRrEroR

THE CLARKE COURIER is Pubiish,6 g
weekly at ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CrNrs.
PAID ~ ADVANCE, when not paid IN advance
Two dollars will be invariably charged
ADvEKrisENENTs will be inserted AZ the rate
oi one Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
(ten lines) for three insertions and Finv
Cents per square for each additional inSer.
uon. Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year at less rates
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-12-13
Our Philippines Mission.

On Dec. p. after the treaty was sicn-
rd. the commander of rhe forces OF
occupation was instructed 10 an
nounoe and proclaim i'm the most pub
he manner that we come not as i'm
Vaders and cOnQuerors. but as friends
10 protect the natives i'm their homes.
IN their employment and in their per-
sonal and religious rights"
Then follows a chapter on the an
pcintment OF the special Phinppines
commission and AguinaldO's resistance
20 American authority. The president
distinctly declares that the rebel leader
was not promised independence. and
that the war with the Finpinos was
forced upon us. The message pro-
Cecds.
Whatever the future OF the Philip
pines may be t.cre Is no course omen
TO us now except the prosecution of the
war until the insurgents are reduced
10 submission. The course thus clear
ly indicated has been undinchingly
pursued. The rebellion must be put
down. Civil government cannot be
thoroughly established until order is
restored. With devotion and gal
lantry worthy of It's most brilliant his
tory the army ably and Loyalty assist
ed by the navy. has carried on this un-
welcome but most righteous campaign
with richly deserved success. The
noble self sacrifice with which our
soldiers and sailors whose terms OF
service had expired refused 10 avail
themselves OF their right TO return
home as long as they were needed at
the front forms one OF the brightest
paeeS in our annals. Although their
operations have been somewhat inter-
ruDted and checked by rainy season
OF unusual violence and duration. they
have gained ground in every direction
and now look forward confidently TO
speedy completion of their task
The untaYOrable circumstances con-
nected with an active campaign have
not been permitted 90 interfere with
the equally important work 0f recon
struction. A notable beginning has
been made in the establishment OF a
government in the Island OF Negros
which Is deseryins Of special consid-
Grafton. This was the first island TO
accept American sOvereiSnty Its peo-
pie unreservedly proclaimed allegiance
10 the United States and adopted a
Concluded on Page 1.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
LATENEWs.

It is reported that, in the event
Of the Kentucky board Of election
Commissioners giving Goebel a
certificate of election, martial Law
will be declared in the state, aud
the federal troops will intervene to
seat Taylor as governor.
Admiral Dewey again asserts
that he will not be a candidate for
President, and says he would like
to sea Mckinley reelected.
Yokoha9a advices state that a
terrible couditioncfafairs prevails
in New Chang Manchuria, n re-
spect to the bobouic plague. Hun
dreds of deaths are occurring week
Iy, the mortality reaching forty
to sixty every day. The disease is
beginning to spread over Man
ehuria.
Constantinople.AA number of
arrests Of Musselmans nave been
made. including general of d.
vision ana several important off,
cials, charged with being implicit
Ell in a plot to assassfnate the snltNn
with dynamite bombs on the oc-
casion Of Selamlik Friday.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
BECOMES MORE SERIOUS.

New York, Nov. 27.-The Joar-
nails Washington special says
Great Brisain's declaration as to
atate of war between England and
the Transvaal republic shows her
realization Of the seriousness of
affairs Id South Africa. The Brit
ish move is expected to smoke ont
Russia and France. We are re-
quested to declare neutrality and
stop flibustefs. Great Britain is
annoyed at the resources of the
Beers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
THE GREAT PRESIDENTIAL
CAMPAIGN OF 1900.

The policies of the great political
parties are now being formed and
the candidates discussed. The voice
of the people as recorded by ballo:
at tie approaching Presidential
election will probably decide the
pniicy of tie nation for the next
decsde. Every citizen runst study
the great questions that are to
come before the people. This eau
only be done through the Medium
of a great newspaper. Now is the
time. therefore, for every voter to
Subscribe for the brst and most
reliable newspaper obtainabls. The
Semi Weekly Republic covers the
whole field of political news. While
it is Democratic, it publishes the
uows in regard to all political par
sdes without prejudice. It's tele
graphic and cable news service is
superior to tlfat OF any other paper.
Itx special features are tia best.
In fact. il is the psypr for that
large class of readers who cannot
afford or do not nave access to tn.
daily papers.
Attention is also called 70 the
Republic ; sunday Aasazips. it,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
TEXAS ITEMS.

Two men of Arkansas Comfy,
Joseph Singleton, and James Sam
dsrs, are supposed to have been
drowned in the sfotIn last Thurs
dsy night, having started FOR home
in a small boat before the storm
b.gan. About one hundred cattle
we're drowned ia the storm, drift
ing into the bay.
The Dallas Fair association has
eane into the hands of re. eivrr.
The association will BE- reorganized.
Edclbertc tssrcia was Sentenced
to death m E.-paso for the Eserder
of Edward oTConnor, who was
k!iled Id that city Oct. list.
Hrs Housewife: "And 50 vou
hsve fully decided to he married.
Ifrtdgat. Have Won considered
tfzH marriage is a very serious
shsnkf"
Bridget: yes. mrttn. I've
been wat-hiiig yon and Mr. House
-ssfs. ''--Ss.esrvills JoIraai.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01

half-tone illustrations are alone
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made up OF special articles by tine
best literary talent. embracing u
variety of subjects of c6gsent IN
Terrst. News textures OF absorb
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ladies the stest fashions are hand
soInely illustrated The Republic
Il was Supposed that the iihab-
i.auts OF the island of Negroes had
become Ioyal s,lberents IL the Tn
ION, bat It Is now discovered that
one Of the weaithiest planters who
took the oath nf allegiance is u
traitor and, wkile pretending 10y
atty and friendship to Americans,
he has. been sending supplies to
the insurgents.
Sunday Magazine is always interest
ing to every member of tie salnily.
The subscription price of the
Sclni-Weekly Republic is $l.00 per
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