The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1907-12-07

the new order of things politically,
but should have been taken care of
by the Democrats when they were in
power Many years ago Capt. Robin
son was guard at the Frankfort
penitentiary, and performed his duties
as such well and faithfully. During
an outbreak participated by hundreds
Of desperate convicts, he bravely faced
a situation that most men in his place
would have avoided, and standing
alone in front of the oncoming surge
of liberty-seekers, blocked the way
to the reckoning gate beyond which
led to the opening. While defending
Of his life, he was shot by one of the
convicts and received a wound which,
besides GRIPPING him in such a manner
as to incapacitate him from hard
labor, practically rendered him an in
vadil for life, as the wound never
healed. He was entirely capable of
attending to his duties as prison
guard, however, and a feeling of graft
tude and justice on the part of the
State authorities should have held
him in such position though life.
But he was overlooked by many
Democratic administrations, and
brushed aside to make room for some
political favorite. Is it any wonder,
therefore, that he should support a
Republican State ticket. 1t would
prove graceful act on the part of
the incoming administration to recog-
nize his past service to the State and
place him on the pay roll again.
A gentleman who resides at the
pretty suburb of Thorn Hill informed
the writer that the closing down of
the glass factory would in nowise af-
feet the prosperity of that substantial
village, which nestles picturesquely at
the foot of Cove Hill and the northern
end of Cove Spring Valley. He de-
clared that the fear that there would
be marked depreciation in value of
real estate in that locality was ground
less; that Thorn Hill was able to take
care of itself at this or any other
time, and would continue to grow and
prosper.
The holiday advertiser should bear
in mind that the Roundabout offers
4 unexcelled opportunities to secure a
+, hearing before the people of the city
and county as well. There is not a
precinct or a section of Franklin
county that it is not a welcome visi-
tor to each week, and a message to
prospective customers placed in it's
columns never fail to bring about the
desired results. A trial will convince
| A few days more of such cold
weather as prevailed Wednesday and
Thursday will give Benson creek a
coating of transparent ice that will
draw thither hundreds of people who
delight in this bracing exercise and
celebrating pastime. For a hundred
years or more Benson has always been
the Mecca of devotees of the descrip-
ton of sport mentioned, and thou
sands of Frankfortians now living. as
well as many thousands who have
crossed the river, mingled together
in olden days on the placid surface of
the beautiful creek beneath the Ben
son Hills. An hour spent here is
worth a year in a crowded rink, so
far as real and healthful enjoyment
goes.
The inaugural ball, which will be
given by the colored people, at
the West End Skating Rink, Tues
day night, promises to prove of great
moment to the members of the 400 of
Frankfort's colored population, as it
is the first time that anything of the
kind was ever attempted here. The
colored brother is making great prep
arations for the event, and Reuben
and Rastus will certainly be stepping
down the middle of the pike"
ASSEMBLY BALL CLUB OFFICERS.
The Assembly Ball Club was re-