The Daily Kentuckian from Hopkinsville, Kentucky • Page 1

Lw PP 4 4 4 vtei ilfO 18 THEIR YOKES HEAVY Four Suits For Divorce Filed Yesterday In Each Case the Wife is Plaintiff and the Cause Is Aband onment Four suits for divorce were Hied in Circuit Clerk Starlings yesterday afternoon nfflrf In each case the plaintiff is the wife and the alleged grounds for action are identical Mrs Maud Purcell prays for a divorce from Purcell In her petition she states that she intermarried vith the defendant May 4 1894 The ceremony took place in Clarksville They lived together as man and wife until April 1897 When without just cause she asserts her husband left her and since that time has lived apart from her She says shejnade him a good and faithful helpmate She asks that the court in addition to severing the matrimonial bonds shall adjudge that Purcell pay her lawyer Judge Jack Hanbery 25 for services rendered in bringing the suit Mrs Purcell is a young woman of much beauty and spright liness Caroline Reed does not sing blessed be the ties that bind She alleges that Wilson Reed married her in 1881 and that in December 1895 he abandoned her and has coutinually refused to return to her and has not in any way contributed to her support She asks to be restored to the rights of a single woman Acinic Nance who is now in Hen ddrson county but claims residence in Christian county wants to be divorced from her husband Isaac Nance who she says has not lived AS witli her for six years They were married May 11 1889 and he deserted her according to the petition in 1892 She prays for a 5 vorce and all proper relief Willie Coleman sues for divorce from WillieCeleman on the grounds of abandonment The couple mar- ried February 26 1896 Two months later Willie the man told Willie the woman good bye one vday and left for parts unknown Since that time they have been con- tinually separated Several other suits of minor in- terest one to foreclose a small mortgage and three others to se- cire accounts were iiled yesterday Commodore Schley name is pronounced Sly 1 i 1 1 1 uAua PfiNNYRlE PILL ROLLERS Southwestern Society Meets at Paducah and Elects Olflccrs The Southwestern Kentucky Medical Association convened Tuesday morning at Paducah There was a fair attendance of doctors and the program which has already appeared in the Register is large and intcrestinir There was the usual attendance at the meetings of the association and much enthusiasm manifested At night an elegant banquet and feast was enjoyed by the members of the association at the Palmer House At the election of officers Dr Frank Boyd was elected president Dr Coleman of Princeton vice president and Dr Stilly of Benton second vice president Dr Brothers was elected treasurer and Dr Stewart secretary The contest for the next semi-annual meeting was between Fulton and Mayfield The latter place was decided upon The meeting will take place next October Gone Fishing at Dawson Circuit Clerk Mat Starling Clark Layne and Walter Elgin left yesterday afternoon for Dawson Springs to be absent several days fishing and rustica ting1 Calvin Jones Mr William Calvin a well-to-do farmer of East Christian and Miss Clementine Jones a Pilot Rock belle will be joined in wedlock at the brides home at 10 oclock Sunday morning Rev Calvin Meach am will perform the ceremony Fine Prospects Eor a Lynching Mayfield Ky May 18 May field has beenthrawn into a state of excitement over the capture of Bob Blanks col who brutally outraged Tennie Bailey a twelve-year-old white girl in a wash shed at this place last January Only a Rumor Cape Haytien Hayti May 18 There is no news here of the Spanish fleet and nothing can be ascertained in any way confirming the report from Porto Plata San Domingo that the Cape Verde squadron has arrived at San Juan de Porto Rico Sent to Cuba A young Ilopkinsville man-about-town was arrested yesterday for being drunk on the streets and lined the usual amount He promised to leave town and join the army and the fine was indefinitely suspended ONE OF SPAINS BIG GUNBOATS i kzaxfKm9wrZtZ tit If tz ZzZzzz yi iiffi TORPEDO GUNBOAT DESTRUCTOR I Tho Destructor 1b called The Qucon of tho EwHefs1 and sho appears be entitled to tho distinction Sho is designated 88do gunboat Sho is considerably larger than tho average dostroyor hr displacement boing onlTbJ5ytlo short of BOO tons whilo her length on the wator lino 1b about 880 fftSglbo can steam nearly 23 knots au hour and her armament is extraor dinariljlMnK nd ooinploto for a boat of lior olass Besides throo 6 inon four 6 poamljr and fpar vixenliko maohino guns sho also oarries throo torpedo tnbw Sho is able tokoop tho sea and becnuso of her spood no battleship would be able to sj4ak her off Sho might hover in tho ofluig daring the day ost wiMuigeoi yieheavy rub of tho larger vessel and thon undercover of the imt 8lip an within airllrluB rltatatiiMi 1st unnnnntnninhilntornAdn and i1m4mv INWifamonit HOPKINSVILLE IT THURSDAY MOENING MAY 19 1898 THE CHARLESTON OFF TO MANILA ails From San Francisco With Supplies or Dewey The Oregon Declare to Be Out of Reach of fife Dons a il THE SPANISH GOVERNOR GENERAL SAYS 8 SOLDIERS WERE KILLED AT SAN JUAN SAN FRANCISO May 8--Special--The Cruiser Charleston sailed from here today for Manila with ammunition and supplies for Admiral Dewey The Charleston was heavilv loaded with ammunition and her own guns in addition to a large supply of powder and projectiles for Admiral Deweys fleet No troops were carried on the Charleston and she has no room for more than her own crew 380 men The trip it is expected will be made in 24 days Other ships with soldiers will follow in a few days The OregotOut of Danger WASHINGTON May 18-Special-Sec Long gave out the report this afternoon that the battleship Oregon is safe and beyond any fear of danger from any source The Oregon is the best ship in the Navy It sailed from San Francisco six weeks ago around Cape Horn a distance of 13000 miles Her Commander is Capt Chas Clark The Secretary gave out no details as to the whereabouts of the ship This Claims to Be Official KEY WEST May Governor Ceneral of Porto Rico has issued a proclamation giving the result of the recent bombardment of San Juan He says eight soldiers were killed and 34 wounded No school children were killed as stated in a former report i On the Track of the Dons Washington May 18 It is believed here that Admiral Samp ton has information to day or will know beyond a doubt by to morrow by means of a dispatch boat which is now at Cienfuegos what is their destination and if it is within hours ot his present position he can beat them there If they are trying to enter the Gulf of Mexico he is sure to intercept them at its southern entrance aud if they are bound for Santiago they may expect a battle within a few hours Should they turn back on Porto Rico which is practically their only refuge the two American lighting divisions will quickly combine in a blockade which can have but a single result and that as complete as Admiral Deweys at Cayite War Costs Honey and Lots Washington May 18 Something over 75000000 has already been expended in war preparations and about 25000000 more of obligations are outstanding that will mature during the present month making a total of 100000- 000 up to date with contracts be ing made daily for all sorts of purpose involving the expenditure of millions plie senate committee on finance after considering the subject very carefully came to the conclusion that the efferts of the United States to free Cuba would cost not less than 380000000 provided the war is not prolonged more than oneyear Its Location a Mystery Washington May 18 The Navy Department has not received official information as to the exact position of the Spanish fleet but this morning trustworthy information through government sources placed the disappearing fleet off the coast of Porto Rico Every effort is being used to definitely locate Admiral Cerveras ilotilla and it is hoped that before many hours the Naval Board will be able to inform those in command of our fleet exactly the course and destination of the Spanish boats i The Tobacco Crop It is estimated that over one half of the tobacco crop has been planted Mort Giles in the Howell neighborhood reports that he has finished setting his crop of thirty acres Other farmers in that vicinity and elsewhere in the county arc through planting Regulars Pass Through Fourteen members of the regular Army passed through the city yesterday afternoon on the 513 passenger train They are on their Way to Tampa Florida and enme from Nebraska Ehtutfeimt ALFONSOS BIRTHDAY Prayers For Peace Recited By the Popes Vicar General Rome May 19 The birthday of King Alfonso of Spain waft celebrated here yesterday The Popes Sim ALFONSO XIII BOr KINO OF BPAiy Vicar General recited prayers for peace in the presence of Rampolla and a large gathering of the Spanish National Church The Boys at Lexington News comes from Lexington that the boys in the Third regiment are putting on more style this week and have had the straw changed in their stable Instead of the damp dirty straw they have been sleeping on for a week they now have nice new straw A change has also been been made in the fare This had to be done on account of the discontent The material change was the allowance of beef instead of bacon Whether this will be kept up or not the commissary refused to say Lieut Henry of Col Smiths staff was on the sick list Tuesday but no apprehension of anything serious is felt for him Decoration Day The graves of the 101 unknown Confederate dead buried beneath the Latham monument in Hopewell Cemetery will be decorated with appropriate ceremonies this afternoon The program has already been published in these columns Rev 13 DeWitt will deliver the address Flowers to be used for decorating ceived to day the graves will be re- at the cemetery until noon Tanked Up 0 Thompson a farmer who lives in the Pilot Rock neighborhood drank too much red liquor yesterday afternoon and fell into the hands of the blue coated officers of the law Judge Leavell fined him one dollar and trimmings Trains Full of Troops Thvee train loads of troops from Kansas passed through the city late yesterday afternoon enroute to Chickamauga They arc recent State guards and have just been niustered in as regulars They are a fine looking set of men There was a large crowd at the station to cheer the soldiers when they came through Wont Mean a Fire Dont be frightened out of your wits today when Forbes Bros wildcat whistle is sounded The new boilers and engines which are being added to the mammoth establishment of this enterprising firm nll be tested today and one of the tests will necessitate the blowing of the jire whistle DALY MARKET REPORT Corrected Dully lly Iten HiiwIIiik llnulcer uinl llrokur lloiiklimvlllo ICy UhlriiRO fllnrlcct I Opg Iligt Closing July Wheat 1 05 j4 1 07tf 1 05tf Cash Wheat 1 40 July Corn 33tf 3Gtf 35 July Oats 26f 2Gtf 56 July Pork 12 00 12 32 12 27 July Lard 6 62 70 6 67 July Ribs 6 30 0 42 6 40 4 Jl PRICE 2 CENTS A DOZEN GAME HOME Members of Company RetMra from Camp Collier Lisr of Those Who Failed una Those Who Did Not unteer Twelve young men whohaye been at Camp Collier with Company rcturnedto this city last night on the 845 accommodation Fifteen left Lexington Two Alex Boulware and Brown who missed the train were left Louisville One other Tom Van Cleve got off at Bowling fcreen to visit relatives Commissary Sergeant West was in the party that came home last night but he will return to Lexington the latter part of the week He is here on a leave ofab sence He has passed the physical examination and has volunteered for service in the army Of those who returned the following persons failed to pass the examination William Wicks Henry Foster Sam Rutherford Tom Witty Everett Tandy Charles Hord John Dickinson The following did not volunteer for army service Edward Hester Louis Waller Miller Clark William Wyly Tom Vancleve Alex Boulware Brown The men who- failedttopass the physical examination wenr provided With transportation to this city The others paid- their way back out of their own pockets Homing Pigeons The Louisville HomingClub had its second old bird fly from MayT field Ky Tuesday with very sat isfactory results The members are very enthusiastic over the re- suit and expect to make the 500 mile lly in a day before the spring flies are over The birds were shipped by the American Express company at 830 ra Saturday and arrived at Mayfield at 422 a Sunday and were liberated by the Louisville Homing Club representative Mr John Watts at 7 oclock when he wired the secretary The first arrivals were as follows Mrs two birds winning first two diplomas from the National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers and one pair of 5 shoes Mr Tiench second winning second nrize 100 oounds Canada oeas A There were also many other re- turns The next regular fly will be from Memphis Tenn Sunday May 22 Will Give a Concert Mrs Smithsonn class in music will gve a concert at Hol lands opera house Friday night BASE BALL Special St Louis 11 Boston 14 Baltimore 9 Pittsburg 2 Appointed Overseer A county- court order was made yesterday afternoon appointing John Duncan overseer of the Greenville and Hopkinsville road from Woodburn home to White Plains WANTED 200 Cavalry and Artillery horses Will be at Laypes stable Ilopkinsville Ky May 24 Horses must be from 15 to 16 hands high weight 950 to 1150 pounds sou ml and in good flesh Bring in your stock and git Jhe highest market prices RHRlKCJlta at Layneq Stable An nnrfhnnnlrn nlwvlr unaCttH af 1 5 iYiurunujuu xuesuity um.