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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16
GOOD WALKERS.
william and Mary Hewitt Loved to Go
on Pedestrian Tours.

1t is said that the best footmates of
the nineteenth century were William
and Mary Hewitt, the writers of so
many charming bits Of literature.
They began to walk on their wedding
day, and kept on walking during go
years Of married life.
In 1924, when walking was far
more fashionable, says the Youths
Companion, this sturdy Quaker pair
walked 500 miles among the Scotch
mountains, carrying luggage on their
strong young backs. They climbed
Ben Lomond, waded streams, crawled
over bogs, scrambled through brack-
en- and slid down sheer defles in the
course Of this wild tramp. Doubtless
the peasants fancled they were mad.
In the fifty-frst year Of their mar
ried life, when Mrs. Hewitt was over
70 and her husband almost 80, they
started out one summer morning to
climb an alp of the Tyrol. From the
village of Taufers they climbed a
road too steep for vehicles, walking
steadily for five hours.
At dusk they came to a farmers
chalet; there they were cordially in
vited to supper, and there for two
nights they slept on the sweet, fresh
hay in the barn, and employed the
days in twice climbing to the noun
tain-top.
An excursion which had been
planned for William Howitt's birth
day after he had passed his eightieth
year was reluctantly abandoned be-
.1use of the rain. a year or two later
his wife wrote:
'Father and l have just come in
from a pleasant walk right into the
country, amongst picturesque houses
and such ancient orchards and park
like fields scattered over with grand
Spanish chestnuts.'
Mr.. Hewitt died in 1879, aged 81,
For a few years more his faithful
footmate took quiet strolls, and gath
cred the flowers her husband loved.
And when she had lived to see SO
years she gently fell asleep.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16
WHERE DEW COMES FROM.
Moisture of the Ground Condensed by Con-
tact with the Cool Air.

Ground, a little below the surface, 10
always warmer than the air over it,
So long as the surface of the ground
is above the dew point, vapor must
rise and pass from the earth into the
air.
The moist air SO formed will mingle
with the air above it and its moisture
will be condensed, forming dew wher-
ever it comes in contact with a surface
cooled below the dew point. In fact,
dew rises from the ground.
Place some metal trays over the
grass, the soil and the road on dewy
nights. You will generally find more
moisture on the grass inside the trays
than outside; you will always observe
deposit of dew inside the trays, even
when there is none outside at all.
This shows that far more vapor rises
out Of the ground during the night
than condenses as dew on the grass
and other objects.
Dew, then, rises from the ground.
But how is the dew formed on bodies
high up in the air?
Dew does not rise in particles, as it
was once considered, to fall in parti-
cles like fine rain. 1t rises in vapor.
Some is caught by what is on the sur
face of the earth, but the rest ascends
in vapor form until it comes in con-
tact with a much colder surface, to
condense it into moisture.
The vapor does not flow upward
in a uniform stream, but is mixed in
the air by eddies and wind currents,
and carried to bodies far from where
it rose, In fact, dew may be depos-
tied, even though the country for
many miles around all be dry and in
capable Of yielding any vapor, In
such cases the supply Of yapor to
form that dew would depend on the
Of the dew and on what
was waited over by the winds.-N.
Y. Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16
Man in Very Ancient Times.

The most remarkable feature in
connection with the recent discover
les in Babylonia ofrecords antedating
all Others by thousands Of years is the
fact that so far as yet appears from
these hoary data men were then much
as they are now, and lived then some
what as they live to-day. On one tab
let jeweler gave a guarantee that an
emerald set in a ring would not fall
out for 20 years; on another a couple
of farmers agree to refer the question
of their boundary line to a third party
for arbitration, and also agree that he
is to ask nothing for his services. A
third bears record of the adjustment
of claim for wages, and so on, the
life then being apparently, with prop
er allowance for different sircum-
stances, q close approximation Of the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16

which, mingled with the rust, turned
green, and the dust and CRIME, all
combined to paint on the pine board
partition a wonderfully correct
sketch, in dull colors, Of the ocean,
with three vessels sailing on its
bosom, and in the distance a head
land with lighthouse.
Mr.. Hervey, the owner Of this curl
GUS painting, had it handsomely
framed and hung over his repairing
bench, where it attracted much at
tention from his numerous visitors.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16
FLOWER SPIDERS.
Lazy and Luxurious Life of Species
That weaves No Webs.

The flower spider of Virginia is not
weaver Of webs, but regular sybar-
ite, loving ease and luxury He Sc
lects a flower full of sweetness and
beauty for his home. There he nes-
ties among the petals, with his lob
ster-like legs extended to catch insect
intruders. And so cunningly does he
arrange his body, that he seems part
of the flower, his delicate shades of
cream and green color completing the
deception
His kingdom is constantly invaded
by swarming robbers; therefore he
neither waits nor exerts himself, for
his game comes to his hands, and,
with the relish of an epicure, he feasts
upon the best.
The only exertion he ever makes
is to drag the remains of his victims
to the top Of his castle; and, dropping
them to the ground, he gazes com
placently down upon his catacomb Of
winged mummies, then glides back
to his retreat, to be rocked to sleor
by the summer winds.
Too indolent to be aggressive, says
the Golden Days, he avoids danger by
a slow, backward movement until hid
den from view.
Socially, he is selfish and exclusive,
abiding alone in his exquisite home,
the even tenor Of his way never dis
turbed except by the buzzing of
bee. Then he instantly drops be-
meath the nectary-that part Of
flower containing the honey-where-
from his keen eyes watch with Won
dering surprise the operations of the
bee, as he extracts the coveted sweets.
When the rich stores of his present
dwelling have all been collected by
the busy bee, then the spider quickly
forsakes his lovely abode, on single
line of web, to one newer and perhaps
more beautiful.
In this way he migrates from flow
er to flower until summer and autumn
are ended. 1t is then he works for the
first time in his lazy existence, max
ing a winter house, like the cocoon of
silkworm, soft and white as down,
wherein he lies safe and warm, until
his flower houses bloom in the spring.
This little spider is the mystery of
the fly trap or catchfy, classed by
botanists with sensitive plants, as it
is supposed to close upon insects that
enter its cup, whereas it only closes
to protect its honey from rain and
dew.
This flower grows in the open
ground in clusters, and it is heavily
freighted with honey, the attraction
which draws so many flies within its
fatal calyx, for those who enter never
come out again. The little honey
guard, concealed but watchful, kills
them indiscriminately.
The hytrap is among the first of
"the beauteous sisterhood' to unfold
its leaves to the warm rays of the ris-
ing sun. At that time, a close OBJ
server can see within its heart, like a
small pearl in setting of garnet, the
little death-dealer enjoying his morn
ing repose in the most innocent man
ner imaginable.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16
II HUNG CHANG.
The Cool Old viceroy at Nicholas II.'s
Coronation Fete

Few monarchs possess the sans
gene characteristics of Ii Hung
Chang. At home and abroad he is
bound to reign supreme, and this am
bition would have more than once
gone sadly against him at PeEing
had he not been the famous Tsi-An's
fayorite. In 1896 the old viceroy
represented China at Nicholas lis
coronation fete, when, among other
celebrations, an elaborate pre,cnta-
ton Of grand opera was given. On
this evening all the elite Of Europe
formed the audience. When Nicho-
las III. entered the orchestra struck
up the "Boie Tiara Krani," or Rus
sian national anthem, everybody
stood up during the singing Of the
hymn, and the last note was drowned
by an enthusiastic cheer for the new
sovereign. General attention was di-
rected, however, to one box where a
wizzen-faced old chap was observed
seated. This was none other than
the independent Lii. The master of
ceremonies spotted the delinquent,
and, rushing up to the Chinaman, po-
litely informed him that he must rise,
as had everyone else. 81 am not
everyone" answered Ii, coldly, $50
please take yourself off."-ChicagO
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16

All at once two men each armed
with two gums leaped into the mid
die of the street and began firing at
each other. Pop! bang! popl The
street was cleared Of pedestrians, and
men looked from behind shelter with
bated breath Six shots, ten, Is, 20.
"Are they both dead?" was asked in
whispers.
Pop! bang! popl
but they must be dead now"
Fifty shots, 100, 200. Then man
who had been asleep in a distant sa-
loon slowly awoke and shambled out
doors and down the street. When he
reached the fighters, the four guns
were still blazing, but he closed in
and took both men by the ear and led
the pair around the corner and gave
them the boot and said:
GLOW many times hev / got to warn
ye that it's agin the ordinance TO
shoot off freerackersr
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-11-16

a Jersey City justice was recently
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
ENcLaNp,s FRIENDSHIP.

In looking over the tiles of The Times
az 1sss We came across am item of news
an the local columns which may be Of
interest 10 those who are now saving that
during our war with Spain, Great Britain
did not, in fact, show amy friendly inter-
est in our side of the fight All the
4lncllsQ, companies which had agencies In
Rich.nond sent cabiegrams, just before
war was declared. instructing their agents
in the event OF war to release aid e:n-
sIloyes Who should desire Ito enlist. pay
them their salaries while they were
away. and hold their positions open for
them until they should return. This was
done not only in Richmond. but in other
American cities. and we anare no doubt
that al such instructions @ere carried
out TO the letter.
This MAS only one OF the many mani
fes.ations OF the sympathy Of the English
people US individuals and as q whole with
their kinsmen on fihis side OF the Atlantic
In our struggle with Spain. to say nos
ching OF the rar more important fact that
when NE 3ene dhrcatened by at least two
o. the European powers witch interference.
Great britain served notice that those who
lh@sght to strike the United States
gould have 10 reckon Win her.
NJ - swanse dining thax A,neFscans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER.
Bratton and Sister Arrested for Arson.
A Hangin. Offence.

WASHINGTON, VA, April Especial.
Rappahannocl County Court, which COM
menced on the 9th, lasted all the week.
Only one case was tried-Russell w
Campbell for the murder of Richard
Campbell The verdict was for voluntary
manslaughter, and this was all the at
torney for the Commonwealth asked. The
prisoner was defended by Judge Joseph
f. Strother, of this county, and Messrs.
Grimsley & Miller, of Culpeper. The
Commonwealth was assisted by ar Leady,
of Luray. Va.
The wave Of crime seems TO have struck
this section. For some time past the
county jail has been empty; now it is full.
the last addition being two negroes, bro
1ther and sister, for arson. A short time
since Mr. JOS II. FLETCHER lost a tenant
house; then another house was attempted
to be burned, and then another. In the
last attempt the parties were caught in
the act at "A. NJ. April l4th. and then
confessed to the other burning.
The only punishment is death, as per-
sons resided in the house. There was con-
siderable excitement at first. and it was
thought the prisoners would be lynched,
but Mr. FLETCHER and the better element
prevailed, and the law will take its course.
AT no time is lynch law allowed, but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
FRIDAY. APRIL 20. 1900.
THE MAN HUNT.

The proposal of the Deep Run Hunt
Club to have IMAM hunt on Saturday
next is innocent enough in itself and such a
hunt with these cunning and keen-scented
Z little animals that are employed to trail
runaway criminals would be both enter
tanning and instructive. The public. es-
pecially the Northern public, have most
erroneous and exaggerated idea of what
a Southern ''bloodhound'' is. Most people
suppose that such dog is big, blood
thirsty and vicious The New Englanders
always pictured the Southern blood
hound as deep-mouthed monster. as
powerful and as nasty of temper as a
tiger. and employed to run down 'fugi-
tive slaves and chew them up.
There are several varieties of blood
hounds and some of them are ferocious.
But the Southern dog of that name is
nothing more than q cross of foX-hounds.
which have been trained to follow a. hal
man scent, and. as already intimated, the
dog is of small build and Of a kind dis
position. Not long ago some children
We're lost in the mountains of Alabama,
and after searching IN vain for them
Southern .'bloodhounds' We're employed
and put on the trail 1t was not long be-
fore the hounds ran the lost children
down, and when the men who followed
arrived upon the scene, they found the
children sitting under tree, with the
dogs licking their faces in the most friend
~ and affectionate sort of fashion.
That is the sort of ''bloodhounds" which
..man hunt and If the hunted man should
be caught by the dogs, the probability is
that he would escape without pinch.
Blu; this affair has been advertised all
over the country. Newspapers In New
York, Chicago and other large cities of
the North and West have printed more
or less sensational stories about the man
hunt" and we are convinced that the
spirit OF the sport has been misunder-
stood We have received from cores
pondent a clipping from a Chicago paper
giving an advance notice OF the man
hunt" with the correspondents comment,
at can't be truer' Now If the plans OF
the Deep Run Hunt Club are carried out
and il 1T is telegraphed all over the coun-
Try that Richmond society engaged in
a hunt for a man with bloodhounds, many
of the Northern folks will associate the
whole affair innocent as it VII be- with
the brutal slave hunts of other days,
and will most probably speak evil of us
md employ the incident to the harm of
Richmond and the South. Genteel people
do not like to have themselves talked
about and our advice to the Deep Run
Hunt Club and to Richmond society Is
aha, they avoid every appearance of evil
and cali the '.man hunt off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
DOWsT-sTARR
A Quiet but Happy Wedding of Tn
usual Interest.

ASHLAND, VA. April 19-SpeciaE--
Oakley, the residence of Dr. William O..
Starr, president of Randolph-MacOn Cox
lege, was the scene OF d quiet but eX-
treuely happy wedding on Wednesday
evening at O'Clock, when Miss Margaret
Starr was married 10 MIR. Henry fayaeh
Dowst, of Maine. The ceremony was
performed by the brides father, Dr.
William G. Starr, in the presence OF
only a small gathering of immediate
friends of the young couple The cere-
mony was thus quiet on account OF the
recent death of the groom's mother,
The bride was attired in ivory wnite
crepe de chine with pearl and fringe
trimmings, and Wore a veil Topped VITA
orange blossoms. She carried . bouquet
of lilies of the valley and asparagus Terms.
She also wore a handsome diamond
brooch, presented by the groom. Ihe.
bride was attended by her sister. MISS
Francis Leigh Starr, who wore white
silk net over white satin, ana by Miss
Carolyn Leigh Craddock, OF Petersburg,
cousin of the bride, who wore white
taffeta Inousseline de sole with pearls:
The groom was attended by Mr.. SABINE
Walfinsford Wood OF Maine, and by
Mr.. Harvey Caldwell, son Of Congress-
man Caldwell, of Illinois.
The bride is an alumna of Wellesley
College. and is both pretty and talented.
and personal charms, and is the second
daughter of DIR. and Mrs w. G. starr.
The groom is a Harvard graduate, ana
a son of AR. Hnery F. Dowst, promi-
nent railroad man OF Maine
The guests present were Mrs. Adeie
Martin, of Gloucester: Mrs Charles
Summer Halves, OF Washington: MISS
Ethel Whitehurst, OF Norfolk; Miss Jane
Wilson, of Boston; DIR. H G. Leigh. Mr.
Carl II Davis and Miss Nan Davis, of
Petersburg: Mr.. Charles w. Hsater, Miss
Josephine Putney. Mr.. T. Jarrett fapp
and Miss Hester Tabb. OF Richmond;
Professor c. M Motley, Miss Willie
Motley and Miss Epia Blackwell. OF Ash
land.
After the ceremony a delightful supper
was served. Mr.. ana Mrs Dowst .eft
Immediately foy the South. where they
win spend the first week OF their honey.
moon.
They will later visit Europe and the
Paris Exposition The presents weTS
numerous and handsome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
POLITICS IN MONTGOMERY.
Mass-Mcetinss of Both Parties Called
for Next Monday,


CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, April 10
Specialize Democratic County Chairman
has called q mass-meeting in the court
house here on the oath, court-day, which
is for the purpose of eiecting delegates to
the Norfolk Convention. 1t is impossible
at this time to say whether or not they
will be instructed for the constitutional
convention, as considerable difference of
opinion prevails.
There will be a mass-meetinS of the Re-
publicans, also, in the courthouse, after
the Democratic meeting. for the purpose of
reorganization and making preparations
for the Presidential campaign
Judge Henry E. Blair, of Salem, passed.
through here Monday morning on his way
to Floyd Courthouse, where he is now
holding the spring term OF Floyd Circuit
Court.
Hon. IA A Phlegar. general counsel of
the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Com
panv, is also at Floyd Courthouse attend
ing we Circuit Court
The members of the Amateur Dramatic
Club, of this place, are hard at work re-
hearsing for their new and popular play,
.,rhe Jack Trust" which will be rendered
in May.
w. f. Tallant entertained the Farmers
Club last Saturday at the Hotel De Jud-
kins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20


speech. and must impress the convention
with the fact that 1t did wisely to confer
the honor upon his opponent, and that In
the interest of Democracy he is quite glad
that the convention did so. We once
heard wise politician say that it would
not do for a defeated candidate to let thu
delegates TO the convention go away with
a bad taste in the mouth; that the thing
for the defeated candidate to do was to
let the delegates go away with the most
pleasing impression of him. If possible
with regret that they did not CONFER the
nomination upon him instead Of his oppo-
nent.
The man of good character and OF ordi-
nary intelligence who pursues party non
ors after this manner will, if he live long
enough, almost surely get there by ana
by.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
cuRRENT TOPICS.

The Danyille Register which piumes it
self on being party regularity news
paper, says:
more ABDUL 1.-The speech of Hon.
'oa' o'eee"' Geo. f. Hoar, of Massa-
chusetts, against the policy Of imperialism,
delivered in the United States Senate yes
terday, was mastery piece of oratory-
1t was an address remarkable for It's
rhetorical polish, the great historical re-
search it exhibited, its bold and ampas-
stoned eloquence, and the intense earnest
ness of the man. Few will dare be SO
impious as to hurl at the frosted head OF
this venerable statesman the empty cpl
thet of traitor which has SO often been
employed as substitute for argument.
No man doubts the patriotism or the hon
csty of this man, whose life has been spent
in his country's service, nor is it reason
able to doubt the wisdom Of a man who
in point of service in the Senate is per-
haps the senior of every other man on
the floor. In every iotner question before
Congress his opinion carries with it the
weight of almost absolute authority. "A
lifelong Republican, and even now loyal
TO his party. he is above and beyond all
else patriot and loyal Ito his convictions
of right or wrong. 1t must be severe
trial TO this venerable Republican, after
having spent his life in his party's ser
vice, 10 have to part company with MS
party just before the sunset of his official
career Nothing but the intensest con-
viction of right could induce this old man
II. f.t, lie
mitted to an issue SO momentous, yet so
homogeneous, with his ideas Of Republican
principles and policies as to be irrecon-
cilable.''
Mr. Hoar is not liked in the South, and
there is reason why the Southern people
should not like him. But we submit that
mis- speech. to which our Danvine con-
temporary refers, and which we COM
mended yesterday, was one of the most
eloquent outbursts of patriotic eloquence
which ever fell upon the ears of an Ameri-
can audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
A LIBERAL DISTRICT.
Generous Contributions to the Twenti-
eth Century Fund.


CONFORM, VA, April T.-Speeial-Eev.
DR.. Starr, OF Randolph-alacon College,
preached an eloquent and earnest sermon
last Sunday morning at Trinity Methouist
Church, at the courthouse, ana was MS
tened to by a large congregation tnat was
deeply impressed by this noted divine
The sermon was in the interest or the
Twentieth Century Fund, and at its con-
clusion a collection was taken up, which
amounted to $40 AS this is not
wealthy congrega ton, it is considered 4
very liberal Offering
In the afternoon DR.. Starr preached 10
another large congregation at fletcher
Chanel, and there the offering TO the
Twentieth Century Fund was $50, TINS
also was a liberal Offering. as the ptSpie
of this congregation are building and pay
ing for their new church as they can raise
the money TO have the work done.
1t is said that the RandoIph-Macon DIS
trict, though financially the weakest dis
trict in the Virginia Conference. is far
ahead of any other district IN the Tween
tieth Century Offering. No cities or large
towns exist in this section, and but few
wealthy members, but the pastors have
been working faithfully and the people
are responding most generously
Mr. Douglas Lee Laftwich. of Baltimore.
gave a very delightful entertainment at
the courthouse last evening for the bene-
fit of Trinity Church. consisting of music
and recitations, all of which Were greatly
enjoyed MI. Leftwich has q rich pdrl-
tone voice, which charms all who hear
him. He is very humorous, and kept his
audience we'll amused during his comic
Rotations. The ladies of the church
served refreshments in abundance, and
about $40 were taken in
The ladies of Lambs Creek Mission held
box party at the mission yesterday af-
ternoon. which was well attended and
nice sum was realized. This mission is
under the care OF the Baptist Church,
which is raising funds to complete a neat
chapel there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20
DILIGENCE IN oFF1cE-sEEK1Nc

.-The first check sent to the State Chair
man for the campaign fund. after the
state Convention" says the Raleigh News
and Observer, was sent by Colonel John
S. Cunningham adding that lit was just
like him. for he is Democrat who is al
WAYS ready to serve his party in any way
in his power"
Colonel Cunningham vas recently men
toned as a suitable man TO be Governor
of the State, but he afterwards decided not
to stand for the Gubernatorial nomination
this year. Instead, when the convention
was held, he offered for the second place
on the ticket and was defeated. But after
his defeat he was the frs; man to send
in his contribution to the party, and to
let 1t be understood that he was still
good party man. Colonel Cunningham
has learned valuable lesson in politics.
The old saying that all this as come 10
him who waits IS particularly true of
politics. The man who seeks diligently
for party honors, If he seeks discreetly. is
almost sure to win in the hong run the
coveted prize. But he must make up his
mind to accept defeat gracefully II the
convention dominates the other fellow tis
must always be ready with felicitouO