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LatMt Xewa From All fart of the Commonwealth. BREACH WIDENED Between Got. Itradley and Dr. Banter By a Tlk About Fnndj. FEASKroirr, Dec.

14. The breach between Bradley ami Ilunler is being widened by the charges made by Mayor Todd, of Louisville, that Gov. Bradley promised to give SlO.OOO'to the campaign fund in lb'JS, but only'gave 52,400. The goernor is indignant over the charge, and it is understood that a lively correspondence is now going on between the two men over the charge. The governor refuses to talk now, but may give out an interview when the crisis is reached.

Meantime, it is faid. the governor will call an extra cession at such time as it will be most disastrous to Hunter, who is Todd's chief political ally. Charged With Attempted Kobbrry. Baroouksville, Dec It A commonwealth witness in the murder case named Stout, and living in Perry count', late Saturday night, it is charged, made an attempt to rob I D. Jarvis of a roll of money he had displayed during the day.

Stout was arrested and placed under a bond of which was given by the Erersoles. Fatally Shot hr a 3lh. Jackson, Dec. 1-1. Thomas was fatally shot by a mob of 15 men at his home.

No cause is assigned and no arrests hao been made. Five masked men Thursday night took from his house George Dcaton. aged CC years, and administered 50 lashes. No one can conjecture why he was so mistreated. Deaton knows the men, but is threatened with death if he tells.

Kentnrklans With Ambition. Fkaxkfokt, Dec 14. Railroad uommissioner J. llelcher uempsey, ol Hopkins county, has announced that he will be a candidate to succeed Con- gressman me fcecond trict. two years hence.

Judge J. Chenault announces desire to lead the democracy in the Eighth district at the same time. Arnuned in Anhland. Asuiad, Dec 14. In a local paper appears a call for a meeting of the liberty loving people at seven o'clock next Wednesday evening, "for the purpose of expressing public opinion on Cuban independence and to formulate instructions to Congressman 1'ugh.

of thU district, to vote for Senator Mills' resolution." A Womuu'A Sodden Dlaippearance. Takucau, Dec 14. Mrs. J. Elliott has disappeared from her home and no one has the slightest clew to her whereabouts.

Ilcr husband is nearly distracted over her strange absence She started to market Tuesday morning and since then she has not been heard from. The police are at work on the case. Miot ltuih lit Aniilnnt. Lkxixctox, Dec 14. Xear Bee fprings, in Edmonson county, Julian Lastlcy and Thos.

Maurier waylaid and attacked Charles Lastley, a miller, with stones. Lastley drew his pistol and shot both his assailants, fatally wounding Maurier. Charles Lastley was seriously hurt and will lose an eye. lr. .1 dinfton Lexixotox, Dec 14 Dr.

S. S. Johnson, well-known local dentist, was adjudged insane and sent to the nsylum. Dr. Johnson, it will be remembered, lost his mind at an Ohio summer resort, and spent several wet k- in the Cincinnati hospital during August.

Schoollenelier ArreKted. 14. Mart Al en, a young schoolteacher, was brought into town a prisoner by I) Sheriff D. D. Martin, under a warrant sworn out by Susan Martin, charged him with having betrayed her.

Both parties belong to prominent families. hhipptnc Cannel Coal. Gkkkxlt, Dec. 14. The Eastern Kentucky Railway Co shipped a car-1 ad of cannel coal from the Stinson Creek mines in Carter county to Spokane, Wash.

The coal will be used by the Spokane gas works. The Ce Ulamlsed. IlAnnouRSVii.Lc, Dec 14. The jury in the case of the school teacher. Hop.

Donaldson, for attempted assault on the ten-year-old daughter of W. L. Jones, was dismissed for having failed to agree to a verdict. Doctor Dead. Dec 14.

Dr. Robert Armstrong died at his home in Fairview Saturday night, aged 60 years. He was born in Ireland, but had lived for over half a century at Fairview. A Democrat of Nerve. Minm.cnui'.G, Dec 14.

Present 1'osimaster J. M. Durham, of this place, a strong democrat, is circulating a petition to be postmaster again under the new administration. Child Horned to Death. Hopkixsvillk, Dec 14.

A five-year-old son of Manson Bennett was burned to death. The tot was left alone in the house and its clothing caught fire at an open stove. Died at the Are of SC Lexixgtox, Dec 14. Brice Shepherd, aged PG, is dead at his home on Laurel Fork of Quicksand creek, in Knott county, Ky. He had been totally blind for 39 years.

Arqatttcd of Murder. Lf.xixotox, Dec 14 In the circuit court J. V. Parrish was acquitted of the charge of murder. Last July he shot and killed Jasper Black, a farmer.

Died When Near the Century Mark. Xf.w Haves, Dec 14. Dr. Wm. Elliott, aged 9S years, 7 months and 11 days, died Friday night.

The funeral takes place Sunday morning. J. J. Jlnrn Dead. Mt.

STEM.1XG, Dec 14. Judge John J. Burns, master commissioner of Mcnefce county, died at Frenchsburg of consumption. Man's View Of Marriage. "IS MARRIAGE A FAILURE?" It Is not uncomrccn for race to bewail the fact that tnamagt eldom means i that man and re eparted by riifferttce of taste, of mental outiock.

of federal interest ic life. It is perhapi svex more lotniror; tt hear women blarced fot ifcat it called breach of contract ic tht sarriiRe relation If the silt be delicate nervow and irritable, If ber smilt and bet spirits have taken flight, it worries bei husband -well as herself Evc worst symptom; may follow tkt woman suffers frcm sleeplesEnesi and fainting spells, bet bead is in a whirl bet back aches, and she has that awful crowding -down feelinp ic the abdomen II dtptr.es oc the wr.rr.ar, whether she will permit thest troubles tc continue day by cay Italic? life cf misery. Ttousandf been curea by taking Dr. Pierce's Favcrht Prescription and why cot yoe? A healthy woman is always interest. tcp bt passes fot a beauty because she is hapry.

acd hei gscd spirits srt contagious Gced natart goes with health irritability and pteviifccesi sickness Those who sufiti frcm the Seranpementa, disorder and diseases sex should re mercbei that Di pierce chief consulting physician tc tht Hotel an3 Enrpica'. Institute, Ecffaio, has. foi ovet a qaanti of a century, made the Ju-eases of women a spectt.ty Send cepts 'in stamps) to him, above address for hit great medical bock icoo paces orcfnsl Dlntf.ct. wood-cats and colored plates It contains ohotMrtank. addresses of a tax oaabtt wbc tae been cared Voa can eorrespond wth tfcea and jearn how tbej cured tttn.elve itbot fcanag tc wosalt a doctor.

A RUMOR Tht the O. Itillnrar Negotiating for the I'nrchaae ot the Kastern Kentucky Road. Grkkkup, Dec. a Thcro is a report current here that the Chesapeake and Ohio railway is negotiating for the purchase of the Eastern Kentucky railroad. The Eastern Kentucky runs from this place south to Webbville, in Lawrence county, a distance of 37 miles.

The Lexington division of the Chesapeake and Ohio crosses the line four miles south of Orayson. The Lexington branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio rnns over the Ashland Coal and Iron railway from Denton, a few miles cast of the junction with the Eastern Kentucky, to Ashland. The traffic arrangement with the Iron railway expires the coming year, and it is said the object of the Chesapeake and Oh'o is to buy the Eastern nnd run the Lexington division trains through via Kivcrton instead of renewing the lease with the Iron road. In view of the increased length (11 miles) many doubt that such a step would be taken. KENTUCKY'S GOVERNOR Says lie 1 With l'olltlc and Mny Ilenlgn.

Fkaxkfoist, Dec 8, After hear ing of the frevere trouble that Gov. Bradley is having with his throat in Cincinnati, bis close friends hero are inclined to think that ho seriously contemplates resigning unless there is a speedy improvement in his condition. He has been very blue about himself for many months, and to intimate friends has frequently expressed himself as tired I of the irksome duties that fall to the lot of the chief executive because of the effect th work had on his throat. 1 His illness has forced him to give up all hope of making the race for I senator, and it is said he will issue a I tnrc as soon as he returns from Cincm natl and Cx the "ate about January 15. uuc.Cr, i.i uUl AikAc ah but: juuur biiai uic guv' ernor Will resign.

Prominent l'liysielaii Ai.nxAMiitiA, Dec a Dr. Thos. Orr, one of the best known In northern Ktntucky, committed suicide unday morning by jumping into the Licking river, 'lhe doctor left his home in this place on horseback at Lcight o'clock Sunday morning. Tho Jiorse was found wandering about on the river bank, opposite Grant's station. A search wns immediately instituted, and at eight o'clock Monday morning his hotly was found in the river.

A bottle marked "morphine" was found en the bank, indicating that the unfortunate man had taken poison bclore plunging into the water. Hunting for Jul. Lfxixoton. Dec S. Joseph Itobb, aged 22, the trusted employe of Messrs.

Crimm Crimm, insurance and real estate agents, is missing. i evening young Robb left a note on I his employers' desk stating that he had been suddenly called to Cincinnati. The firm alleges that- Kobb had indorsed with the firm's signature checks tendered in payment of insurance dues to the amount of Ilunler DihiI. Glasgow, Kj, Dee. g.

orgc Jewell, aged 14 years i Jt l.n Jewell, one of the n.ost nxircnt t.i.il wealthiest farmeis in the fort. on of Itarrcn county, while out hunting, accidentally shot himself, ficm the effects of wh.ch hedicd at o'clock next morning. He was loading his gt.n, a muzzle-load when in ionic macnei it was discharged, the entire load entering his breast. 3Iur lir.c Lkxixgtox, Dec. S.

Lexington is to have more brick streets. An ordinance providing for the pavement of Korth Limestone has already been passed by the ccurcnI. and other of the principal thoroughfares may soon be i Joseph 15. Simrall is mayor of with vitrified brick. 1 he city ton.

Ex-Mayor Duncan contended already has about nine miles of brick streets. I Hoy ot 1812. IIoruixsviLEE, Dec 8. Charles Hall died at his home, near Gracey, ten miles west of this city, Monday, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received last Friday. He claimed to be over one hundred years of age, and was a drummer boy in the war of IS 12.

Drowned In the Ohio. Covington, Dec. 8. A Covington man, Frank Murray, was drowned in the Ohio river at 3 p. in.

Monday. He was rowing in a skiff with a companion near the L. bridge when the steamer Mathews washed them under a barge. The companion was saved. Arrested as Acrempllccv OwEXSKOKo, Dec 8.

Four Owcnsboro Negroes, charged with complicity in Officer White's murder, weie brought here from Princeton. A large crowd was at the depot to see the Negroes, but were disappointed, as they were put off below town and taken to jail. Nb Keward Offer, d. Fkaxkfort, Kj, Dec S. Acting Governor Worthington ha3 declined to offer rewards for capture and conviction of turnpike raiders, holding, as did Gov.

Bradle3 that under the law he has no authority to offer rewards in this case. To Itepreent Indiana. OiAWFonD.sviLi.tf, Dec S. Prof. Campbell, of the department of physics, Wabash college, has been appointed by Gov.

Matthews to represent Indiana at the ninth annual irrigation congress, which meets at Phoenix, f. the latter part of this month. Plead tinlltr to Manslaughter. Cincinnati, Dec Thomas Davis, who killed Agnes Davis, his wife, at Front and Plum streets, pleaded guilty to manslaughter before judge Evans Monday. Sentence was deferred.

Joirx S. Lackev, of Cambridge City, has bought the young trotter, Red Bee, by Kedficld, from Charles Beeson, of Kennard. He is a promising Kentucky Pensioners. Washington, Dec 12. The following Kentuckians were pensioned Friday: Original Fayette Owsley, Ewett, Lincoln.

Increase John Chadwell, Middleborough, BelJ. Reissue John Link, Newport, Campbell. Kentucky Postmaster. Washington, Dec 12. The following postmasters wvre appointed in Kentucky Friday: Habit, Davies county, J.

H. Harrison; Saulfley, Lincoln county, Y. E. Daws; Heard, Oldham county, R. Swinney.

Nice Deal. Dasville, JDec 12 R. G. Evans bought at auctionFriday 1,100 acres of land belonging to the W. B.

Cecil estate at S54.S5 an acre. Horse Wn Slioti Lancaster, Dec Sid Parker, charged with shooting nnd killing a horse from under a young man named Raymond, at Buckeye, was brought to jail here Tuesday Oat for Postmaster. Fbankfobt. Dec 9. Grant L.

Roberts, brother of Sam. J. Roberts, of the republican state campaign committee, is an open candidate for postmaster of this city. Knntncky OITIcs Discontinued. Washington, Dec 9.

The post office at Olgie, Muhlenberg county, has been discontinued. Mail to Clifty. Oxford Beats Cambridge. Tier, 10. Oxford beat Cam-o aid Vo sington ly a score o.

0 points to a Denied Malirrlvlleees. Washington, Dec. JO. The post office department has denied the privileges of tbe mails to Lee Clarke alleged to be issuing bogus fire seo policies. PORTLAND CANAL TRAFFIC.

Over 1.2dO,000 Ton of Freight Fg Through ThU Year. Louisvilk, Dec. 9. Tho annual report of Capt. J.

G. Warren, of the Louisville and Portland canal, has been issued. Tho total amount of commerce passing through the canal for tho year was tons, of which 107,792 tons are unclassified. Coal is the principal item, tho re- port snowing l.ooo, 706K tons, being by iaut Mm ui nver wfLukuc. jtiua came cicconu, with staves and shingles, lumber, iron ore and manufactured iron and cotton in the.

order named. During tho year 4,003 -vessels passed through the locks. The estimated expense for next year is of much is necessary for repairs. WHISKY TAX LAV. It Is Declared Contrary to the Constitu tion of Kentucky.

Fbankfoht, Dec 9. Tho court of appeals Tuesday, in an opinion by Judge White, rendered a decision, holding the Kentucky state whisky tax law unconstitutional. The bonded period, under the federal law, is eight years, and the state tax law provides that whisky shall be exempt from taxation till it is taken out of bond. The county of Franklin filed suit against E. II.

Taylor, and other distillers, asking for a construction of the law and contending that the law was a discrimination, and in conflict with the state constitution. The court upholds this view and decides that the tax must be paid annually. FOR LIFE. Tho Fate of Marshall Collins, Murderer, Settled. LrxtxoTox, Dec 9.

The fate of Marsnall Coiiius.the slayer of his wife, was settled at the opening of the criminal period ui the circuit court Tuesdav morning. Last springCcllins cut his- fr)m eQr tQ ear jn july he was tried for murder- The jury faile(1 lo ajTree three for me sentence ana nine lor hanging. Tuesdiy on condition that he be given a life sentence in the penitentiary Collins' attorney withdrew the plea of "not guilty." Without a trial the jury brought in a verdict relegating the Negro to the pen for life. That ItnpeHcliiuent Louisviixu, Dec 9. The board of aldermen Tuesday night resolved itself into a court for the impeachment of II.

J. Tilford, Charles A ilson and Daniel E. O'Suilivan, composing the board of public safety, against whom charges have been preferred by the councilmcn. January 7 was set for the beginning of the trial. Miter Mine In Kentucky.

Lexington, Dec V. There is excitement in Cumberland county over the alleged discovery of a rich lver mine. The treasure was found by J. W. Ferguson on his farm and he h.is had it analyzed by a refinery.

he specimen ore sent was found to contain 42 ounces of silver per ton. I.eilnctonlans Itouned Over Cnha. Lexixoton, Dec 9. At a meeting of the chamber of commerce here 1 uesday Col. Wilbur IL Smith, a member of the governor's staff, offered a resolution to free Cuba, lhe chamber s.ppointcd a committee to confer with the mayor regarding calling a citizens' mass meeting to take action.

Pardoned Ilcfnre Indicted. Staxfoiid, Dec 9. R. A. Noel, a former justice of the peace in this counti, was indicted by the grand jury November 25, charged with giving a man a drink of whisky on election day.

Now it develops that the governor's pardon, setting aside the indictment, was dated November 21. Klmr.ill Is Declared Mayor. Lexington, Dec 9. Judge P.irkprTnps(1nvnftpmcnn AnnAtA tlmf that his term of office did not expire until January 1, 1897, and will appeal. Death of L.

Silloe. Danville, Dec 9. Telegrams received Tuesday announced that Jas. L. Sallee dropped dead at Colorado Springs, and that his remains would be brought to his old home in Wayne county, for burial.

The following West Virginia postmasters (fourth class) have been appointed: J. Sullivan, Colt, Fayette county, vice J. F. Jones, resigned; J. Miller, Forks of Little Sandy, county, vice M.

A. Blackshire, dead; T. 11. Burns, Snow Hill, Nicholas county, vice M. A.

Burns, resigned; J. M. Travis, Anita, Marion county, vice C. L. Shuttletvorth, resigned; W.

L. Atkins, Buff, Jackson county, vice J. B. Smith, dead; G. Shaffer, Lead Mine, Tucker county, vice B.

Clark, resigned; E. L. Duffer. Upland, Mason county, vice J. A.

Glenn, resigned; J. P. Price, Virga, Roane county, vice J. II. Presley, resigned; J.

Goodright, Anna Mariah, Calhoun county, vice E. Cooper, resigned; T. Stump, Staten, Calhoun county, vice A. Stump, resigned; E. Walker.

Wayne, Wayne county, vice W. L. Mansfield, resigned; J. Walker, Winona, Fayette county, vice R. E.

Deitz, removed. James Sheets, of Clarksburg, who -vas in apparently good health, went out to the stable to feed his horse, where he was taken sick and died in a very short while from heart failure. A I.onlSTllie Failure. Louisville, Dec 1L T. H.

Garret snuff manufacturers, assigned Thursday. Assets and about S2O.O0O each. New Industry for IValton. Walton, Dec 11. A Cincinnati preserve company will erect a canning uwtorv here next summer.

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS. A Xumber of Them Sent to tho Senate for institution and ConUmutlon. pronounced it in good order in every Washington, Dec 1L The president sent to the senate the I Groom Agra 62, nride 10. lowing nominations: Hopkinhville, Dec 10 Isaac John W. Ostrander, of Alaska, to bo Qafford, of Lafayette, aged 02, and Miss commissioner in and for the district of Fannie Ezell, aged 16 years, were mar- Alaska, to reside ut Knneau.

Benjamin K. Kimberly, receiver of public mouevs at Denver. Col. Also recess appointments of ers of public moneys, Indian agents, collectors of internal revenues and promotions in the revenue cutter and marine hospital service. The nomination of Wm.

St John Forman, of Illinois, to be commissioner of internal revenue, is included. It is feared that the famine in India will be the worst ever known there in spite of the recent rains, which it wa? believed would in a great measure relieve the suffering. Talk of OtTorlnc a Reward. Frankfort, Dec 11. A committee of turnpike owners, headed by Joseph Robinson and Judge Ilord, called on Acting Gov.

Worthington and asked him to offer a reward for the turnpike raiders in this county. Gov. Worthington said that he was inclined to act, but that Gov. Jlradley had already pawsed on the question. Wbilo Gov.

Worthington will not admit as much, ho may offer a reward if Gov. Bradley shall not return soon. Want a Pardon for Tate. Frakkfort, Dec. 11.

Acting uov, ortnmgton was called on by a delegation of prominent men from this city Thursday, who are heading the movement for a pardon for Defaulting I Treasurer Dick Tate. Col. Thomas Rodman presented tho grounds for a pardon, but Gov. Worthington declined to pass upon the application at this time. More Blood May lis Sbed.

Bahboursvtlle, Dec 11. Sort- nils tWHlMn Id nnn.w.l.,....3 1 Fields-Adkins murder trial, commencing here Wednesday night "Will. Coombs, son of Judge Coombs. whom Adkins and Fields are charged with killtogtrted to shootAdkins, bat na unrita pviwsuen. Who Can Measure The influence of the mother 1 It Bhapes the course of unborn generations goes sounding through all coming age3 and enters the confines of Eternity.

"EZith what care, therefore, should the Expectant Mother be truarded. and hovr Erreat the fort be to ward off danger and make her life haopy. "Mother's Friend" Allays TJtt1t4LScBi. tJS.1 I EST re-lie-yes the 'Headache, jgf, and Hau-sea, and so prepares the system that Chill-Birth is made easy and the time of recovery shortened many say "stronger after than before confinement." It insures safety to life of both mother and child. All have used "ftotber's Friend" say they will never be "srithout it again.

Ho other remedy confinement of its pain. "A cntnmer whoo irlto used 'Mother's Friend, ays that if cap. bad to CO tnrcuch tho ordeal epein, end there wore but fonr bottles to he ohtolned.sndlho eoRHwasflWXOOrtr bottle, he would have tlicra." GEO.LiVTON.Dajtoc.Obio. Ikvk. TO KXPnCTAVT MOTItrRS" mil-d J-e conUuune information and Tuluotaiy testimonials.

THE BRADRELD REGULATOR Atlanta. Ca. SOLS BT ALL CRUUSCISTS. LITTLE HERO Lost nil Lire To Ills Brother From narnlns at THcholnavlile. NiciiOLASViLLE, Dec lu.

Harry Sheley, a six-year-old colored lioy, Is dead, and with tho story of his death is connected a tale of noble heroism, for he gave up his life to save his four-year-old brother, Charley, from a like fate. The children's parents were absent Monday, aud left some bread on the shelf above the open fireplace for the little ones' dinner. Charlie, the younger, climbed into a chair and reached for the bieail, and in this way his clothes caught lire from the open grate. Harry came to his brother's aid and put out the lir, but in so doing his own clothes caught lire and he was burned so severely as to cause his death a few hours later. GOV.

BRADLEY Defends Ills Stand Against Calling an Extra Session of the Legislature. Dec who is in Cincinnati, has issued a statement defending his stand against calling an immediate extra bcssion of the legislature for the purpose of electing a United States senator and providing relief for the state treasury. The governor says the extra session is only demanded by clulm brokers, senatorial candidates and screech owls, and he is not uolng to call it until he gets good and ready. Tho governor says his throat is improving and that he will soou resume the duties of his office. Two CIitVr Triumph.

Fkaxkfokt, Dec lo County Clerk It Wilson wins a big victory in a decision by Judge Cautrill, of the state fiscal court. The case iuvolved the question us to whether the statute which provides that no state or county official shall receive more than salary exclusive of clerk hire, is applicable to Wilson. Judge Cantrill decides that tho statute is not applicable. The same decision holds in regard to the circuit clerk of Fayette county. 8nlt Involving iml Mineral Lund.

Doc 10. Special Circuit Judge G. W. Smith Wednesday afternoon decided a suit involving acres of timber and mineral lands in Bell county The case was that of Edward Grimes and wife, of New York, vs. the American association, limited, an English corporation, and iuvolved the titles to the property.

The court decided that the plaintiffs were entitled to all but a few patents, 'lhe property is valued at about 51,000,000. Cnpid on a Train. Lkxi.voto.v, Dec. 10. J.

T. deputy sheriff of Grant county, and Miss Mary Robinson, of Williams-town, Wednesday morning eloped, and, fearing that the parents of tho bride would havo them intercepted at Lexington, they had the ceremony performed on the train. Rev. Dr. Davis, also of Willianifitown, was on the train, and married them, with the train crew as witnesses.

Tax L' Will Be Jurreased. FitANKFOirr, Dec 10. The tax list of this city will be materially increased and considerable arrears of taxes will be brought into the treasury by a decision of the court of appeals that the law exempting whisky in federal bond from taxation during the bonded period is unconstitutional. Konr Venrs for llorte gteallnir. Frankfort.

Dec 10. William Burton, colored, was sentenced to the penitentiary for four years for horse stealing, in the Madison county (Ky circuit court Football Game. Lexixotox, Dec 10. The 11 from Vanderbilt university, Nashville, and the Kentucky State college team will meet on the local gridiron Christmas Day. Kentucky tine College All Itlgbr.

Lexington'. Dec 10. The trustees of the Kentucky State college Wed- ried Tuesday evening. Kvldence of a Bonnie Morder. Warsaw, Dec.

10. llecent developments go to prove that the supposed murder by George Deacon of his aged wife and the suicide of himself by drowning in a large tank used for watering stock, which occurred near Plymouth on Sunday last, was perpetrated by unknown parties. Detectives are now at work on tho case and it is said they have a good clew. The supposition is that tho persons responsible for the deed first murdered tho old lady nnd then held her aged husband under the water in the tank until life was, extinct in order to make it appear a caso of murder and suicide, sad thus cover up their crime. Failure of an Oil Firm.

Hartford Cttt, DcclO. Thero was filed witli the county clerk hero by James T. Smith and Bernard F. Whiting, under thefirm name of Smith Whiting, of Wontpelier. a deed of assignment to Walter S.

Morton, of Montpelier. Smith Whiting are oil operators with headquarters at Montpelier and their assets are valued at The assignee filed his bond for 813,000. Liabilities are not known. American Accidentally Killed. Paris, Dec 10.

A dispatch to the Le Journal from Marseilles says that advices received there irom 'Madagascar say that an American colonist named Lund has been accidentally shot and killed by a detachment of French troops who had been sent to rescue him from the rebels who had attacked him. 1 nomas Adkerson Acquitted. Lexington, Dec 1L Thomas Adkerson, who shot aud wounded Charles Yonnjf in this county some days ago, Vak acquitted in 'Sauire Grayea' Younff, it-is will ji STATE REWARD For the Arreit or Jackson and TFaillnr 1 Sought by Many People. FJU.XKFORT, Ky. Dec 13.

Asked about the reward offered by th8 Commonwealth for the conviction of Pearl Bryan's murderers, Gov. Bradley said Friday morning: "Yes, there havo been a number of applications for this reward. I do not know just 'how many. I havo nothing to do with this matter, and the law is very clear as to the proper proceeding. "If the decision of the lower court in the Walling case Is affirmed, will the execution be a double asked a Post correspondent.

"I can't answer that," replied the governor. "The case may be given a rehearing for all I know." The attorney general received a letter from Attorney Otto Pfleger, of Cincinnati, asking how to present tho claims of his client, A. W. Early, the Western Union operator, who. claims tho reward offered by tho commonwealth.

EXTRA SESSION. Great Frrasnro llelne Ilronght to Bear Upon the Gorrrntir to Call One. Louisville, Dec 12. Great pressure is being brought to heir upon Gov. Bradley to have him call an extra session of the legislature to insure tho election of a republican successor to United States Senator In an interview at AVashington Friday night, Senator Mitchell, chairman of the senate committee on privileges and elections said he would never vote to admit a senator appointed under the conditions 'proposed by Gov.

Bradley. The city and county republican committee of this district Friday night adopted resolutions calling on the governor to convene the legislature in extra session for the purpose of electing a senator. OLD MAN'S SUIT. He Chtrces JJU Twenty-Three-Year-Old Wife With Cruelty. IIopkiksville, Dec 12.

Mrs. Nancy Meachem, aged 23 years, has I filed suit for a divorce from Rev. Calvin Meachem, aged 80 years, on the grounds of mistreatment and failure to provide. She says that he has threatened her life often since they were married, a year ago. All this Rev.

Mr. Meachem, who is of the Bap-i tist church, denies, and in his counter petition for divorce says his wife treats him cruelly, and when ho is sick in bed she receives visitors. I Picked the Jailer's Pocket. I Falmouth, Dec 12. Another jail delivery occurred here, making two in as many years.

Jessie Handy, aged 16, colored, was jailed here not long since for attempting to assault a negro girl near here. Whe i Jailer Covin went into the jail at nine o'clock to look at the prisoners in their cells he locked the jail door after he went in. Young Uandy picked the jailer's pocket of the key, unlocked the door and made his escape. No other prisoners escaped. A reward has been offered.

Newspaper Man in Trouble. Louisville, Dec 12. A. was before the police court Friday morning. The case was passed until Tuesday.

Gordon came here two weeks ago, claiming to be on a visit to relatives. He called at several newspaper offices, where hfe introduced himself as the city editor of the Minneapolis Tribune lie was arrested, suspected of trying to victimize typewriter dealers. Gordon is said to be wanted at Cleveland and other cities. They Blade Moonshine Whlslcy. Louisville, Dec.

12. Revenue Officials Burton and Uuckner reported to the custom house Friday an important raid by them upon a moon- 1 shine distillery in Taylor county. The still was well equipped, and it was covered accidentally. Three men were at work. Two of the men fled, leaving their coats and pistols behind them, but a third, James Kuntz, was dis armed and captured.

The still was destroyed. Sharpley Must (io, FitANKFOKT, Dec. 12. The state penitentiary commissioners held a sion Friday afternoon to consider tho charges against Adjutant A. G.

Sharp-ley, of the state militia, who is now a guard at the Frankfort penitentiary. After hearing statements from tho warden, Sharpley and others, the board adopted a resolution directing the warden to dismiss Sharpley for a breach of the prison rules. A Conference IVlth Jlradley. Frankfort, Dec. IS.

A conference between Gov. Uradley and Attorney General Taylor iTriday afternoon is believed to have an important political significance. Gen. Taylor is recognized as the chief lieutenant and adviser of Congressman Hunter in his race for the senate, and it is practically certain that the conference Friday afternoon related to the talked-of extra session. To the Illehrr Court.

Lfjcington, Dec 11. Ex-Mayor Duncan, who claims that he is entitled to the office of mayor of Lexington, and whose suit against Mayor Simrall was dismissed in the circuit court here, is appealed his case to the higher court at Frankfort. Railway 1reck ir Newton. Ky. Georgetown.

Dec 11. A mixed train on the Kentucky Midland was wrecked near Newton Wednesday night. The injured are: Conductor Pettit, Trainmen Pat Callahan, Dick O'Donnell, Jim Biggs. Cleveland, and Meade; F. I Dnrkhan.

of Newton, a passenger. None will die THE MARKETS. CiscisxATl. Dea 11 Flour Winter potent. M.753195: do fancy, J-l do family.

extra, JiTo 125: low trades. G50i73: spring fancy, I18J do family, fatOjaso: rye, JH.70ft2.S0 per brL Wheat Sales: No. 2 red. 93c; sample red, track, SOc: rejected red, 76c on track. Corn No.

2 white Is quotable at 21J23KO. Sales: Yellow, ear, track; 21Hc. Oais Sales: No. 2 white. Kc: rejected mixed, track, 17c; No.

2 white, old. track, 24o: rejected mixed, track, 17c: rejected mixed, track, 10Kc Rye No. 2 quotabls at 41(3123, Hogs Market fairly active at 5c decllna, Select shippers. M.333S.25: select butchers', 30; fair to good packers'. to cood light, common and roughs.

12.503a ia Cattle Pair to good shipper. $1753 1 50; Choice, H0OL70: good to choice butchers, 13.0331 40; fair to medium butchers, (3.2S& 175. common 12.23iJ2.75. Sheep abd Laubs Sheep Market steady. Extras.

J125t50; cood to choice. 12.75S3 15; sommon to fair, 12.003 Lambs Extras. good to choice, S3.S5&4 25; commoa so fair. Viat, CALVEt Pair to cood light, S12S3 175: extr.1, t5.0)&3.2S: common and large. Ii50 fine merino.

0310c per fc.r l313c; medium, lelalne and clothing. 125J1 Ic: braid, nedium combing, I Washed, nne to XX, 13c: medium clothing. 11316c; loliine fleece. 113l0i; long combing. 1531 60; and low.

133Uc. commoa loarse. llQlSc; tub-washed, choice, 17Qlss; average, 18317a Nbw Yobk. Dec. 12.

WnT December. 87Mc; Mrch. 8K389o: tfar. frS July. 8JX681Uc Cohn-No.

2, 283iOo: May, aic. Oats Western. 2232o. May, 24Xc Toledo, Dec. 12.

Wheat No. 2 red, csn and December, H'c: May. 95Xc: Na 3 red, cosh, KJKo; No. 3 rtlio 85c, Conic No. 2 mixed, cash, sSKc; No.

2 do. 0K: No. 2 yellow. 22a 2 mixed. May, 21Hcr Ka 3 white, ash 18Ja Kte Na 2 cash, 33c; No.

2 do; 31 Kc. Chicago, Dea ti Januarr. 77Ko: Hay. 805i.G80.Vc. Cobk December, 22Kc; January.

ISc; May, Oats December. 17c; January, 17tfc; May, ISDIASArous. Ind, Dea 12. Cattle Shipments light; no quotabla lange. Hoos-Good to choice medium and heavy.

5 3503.10. mixed and hcaTy. f3.2SQay good WANTED FAiTHFUii men ok to travel for responsible established house in-Kentucky. Salarv 780 and expenses. Position nenc.

lieierence. stamped envelope. The National, Star j. mi iu fiptrsfitiiab railjgjlfgll? 1 )iilk i You will want present for some one sure, and why wait and worry so long, jL I 1 Lfe as to what vou shall get when it is a settled fact that 3IL a 1 hrrr' 27-20 JHI TO jifp As tbe bell-buoy enable the mariner to avoid sunken rocks and shoals, so Dr. Bell's 3 wards oir the serious consequences of a cough neglecU'd.

It stops tbe cough aud cures tbe cause. "I was seriously affected with a ciiDKb for years. Paid hundreds of dollars to doctors and for medicine, bat everything fallal anUl I tried Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. This wonderful remedy saved rcy life." -J.

B. ROSEL, GnnUbnif, 111. DR. BELL'S Is a guaranteed rare for all throat, lung and chest troubles. Including asthma, bronchitis.

La Grippe, whooping cough, croup. AUdrafrbu 15o. Mc.ll boltlci or tBt spoil prico by Til- E.I. FiltHlud Kwtlclao Prndatib, I 1 READY SUPPLY THE TRADE Oar factory on Laurel Street in "it now and we nre preparetl to lill orders for twist of tbe Of' o5 fci. "Pair Jacks" Brandp, three Rr.tdcs.

"We can pave you monet Send 11s a trial onler; joii will be jhul willi our produtht. Especially pleased to hear from country merchants. White Ross, 49 Richmond, Ky. li 4 1 1 I l)ivj 10 i The exact -Fall 3 AV HK AT HARROWS, i ROLLERS, 1 HARDWARE, Shacketf ore! 'i RICHMOND. MiMi i hi -i i in i i in in in 7 TTTi FX KA Ag EAE V7 C-if, JapaKeja ZZS jj ti COcperbox.

fl 3 rifl P-Heti. 7HJS (PEJ ftUEJl llr il pzJbj isra "fifc. sr SaT" ui rk 'ijy Wl? ly pill LflllOlil Qk 1 11 thins: for 3onr nninn 1 (.1 I Vrf 1 Ponoo T) KILLS fe J'ffiSfev UUIjUO -fete nnr i hs -1- ieotry, 1 mlmk -y-v "C'11 IT TT "3T "T336 6 KEaVIUCKY. (o 6 4 lil in i riTwrn mn Tfif Gb TTT 'e 'av sticss iipnu the of GjlSr'il (O tid Jackets designed in the latest Prices will suit you. Pile Ointrasnt.

25 an. li hj lUtf Ka' box. ipree fi5 iA 50 oiils. 25c. XT? V1 f4 bv, 4...

Will euro nit kind of Pilrs. V-hr wfliir rl th this torrllila iiUrnno T'larantce witli liiJ1.0O Uores, tu refund t'lw m'nT if it rcb ourcLCiiitvf irici. Ino l'lle CuraJuuir, tL. LAW i I Bjr KCX "IJ3 Ef I CS11 hv "Wliito. nntirtiist TJOTTTSTSr.

5 f3frOOOOe0005f Has Recently Baeu Converted Into a Modern Palace Halls and Entrance are Marble and Tiling of tho Finest Qntlity. 2000 Yards ot Brilliait, New Velvet Carpet Adorn the Floors rAULtlltS AND IIPPKU UALI. DtT Offices and liantly Mm ft ill U'U ilk- LSI I rtg3 jltSfrti if Aw' 'I- TJ M' I c4l. 2 trorget We have the Largest and Nicest Line ef EQCKERS ever brought to the City. ir Din rs are 0 comfirfab'e you regret leaving lhe table.

Our siinll lhe children quiet all day. Our guiles make happy Spiii'gs and Mattresses cause you lo io home early. Our Folding Beds will not hurt you. Our Foldini: Couches allord lhe greatest pleasure. Our Wire Cols don't fail to see.

Our Secretaries and Book-cases are great variety. Our Side boards all new and handsome. Our Hat-racks will just finish your 1 1 Our tork of loo much to mention each item and all that is necessary, is tor to cive us a call, and we can lurnish you anything 3011 may wish for. Our Undertaking Department is Always Complete. itwjtsutj iruuvnTu inxuxruu iirLTLrLTLr UGHANAN AND KlffiERSTflFF.

rLruxrurnnjiJirurijxririaxnnJxrtJTiir FURNITURE AND MORTICIANS. frrilBl BjJlmiljP SfigfriiJi ajJMrIajJ LlT, Its Equipments throughout are without a Superior in the South, rate of Charges Considered I-OVEE Have Been Expended in This Recent Improvement. RHTES $2: $2.50 PER DHY V- STiVT sited to fcuy Iticllllinnil Ky Beautifully Dscortcd and Bril Lighted Milk, krni i ADVANCE. "BIG- FOUR" ROUTE -SEST LINE TO AND FROM CHICAGO. Kolhl Vctlliu'etl Trnniit, IlufTeL rarlor Cart, Klesrxnl Coclies DIiiIhk ''up, Wugupi Slojplne Cnn, niM lieNl improved Prvie Ixipnrlnient I inlet s'fei'h'sj Curs, tiirnNlied with tullet irooMirle.s In tucli cominrtiueiit.

liesst lei initial nation. ST- LOUIS. oUd Trniii wllh IIiiRel Parlor ami Ulnlnir Otrsunil Winner tluirrt KlcepinuCnr. KuterlnsSt I.oiiUnver Hie JUTCii'iniVilrldge, avolillng tQimel. BOSTON Tlia only Tlirousli Hlpeplup Canine rrom ClnriniiR'i.

Elegnnl Wajjner rslefpiiiK Ur. NEW YORK. The "Southwestern 1 Vcstl rulwl Trnlni, with Ciinibiim'lou Library, Biiirct nnd Siiuoltlns Curs, Waatie'1 Slefplnic in, gaut Clinches nnd Uinliifr, Cam. Iiml lnapnen(rersln Mew Yorfe City ntnli ret Depot Positively no Ferry Trunsfer. Biareyour ticket reads via "BIQ FOUR' H.

0. M'COEMIOK D. B. MASTIN Passenger Traffic Mgr.a Geo. P.tl Agt i i 'UiriULKiNAXl, U- 1 VI.

HON. C. T. CALDWELL, "ofP.irkersburg, W. mends Celery Capsules.

Pabkersbdkg, 'Vf. January 26, 1995. Tun "Wbight Med. Columbus, Ohio-Gentlemen. I have been using Wright's Celery Capsules shice November, 1594Tand find them to as recommended.

I first tljking them while at Hot Springs. Atk under treatment for Sciatic Rhenmatisref, Liver and Stomach trouble, Constipation -which I had been a long sufferer. 1 found the Celery Capsules gave me great relief from the beginning nnd havii used them ever since. "With pleasure'! and unsolicited, I recommend them to any and all suffering with like afflictions or either of them. Very truly yoursi Charles I LDWEIX.

ixist. Price 0 rantfl and $1.00 tier box. 1 tore aod rWsBpl. Is more IiijIiIv appreciated man anyilimjr else, uur early lefoie it is nicked over and also avoid lhe riisJi jtts.1 helore holt mid M'ieel from our line whalever you may want, and we will pt it aside and have, old "S.mta" deliver it for you. Several have done (hi-, already, hnd why not you.

1 (A 2ZffvV IV- siock is an in, so com- CM Oi Q) e) G) ei c. (a e. to OJ lo mnrblnM lc. 5, nl Ilea yard, sli (0 Z) heavy braces 12 and Mt i- assortment, 10c up; alt slab-- i 10c Mirrora 9x12 0e. Clarks Thrt.i.! C) a in.

and rents belts 10c up. combb ever seen ia Rieliinond. oilier houses get 13 aud 3 to 2J)c. e) (o soap Glycerine soap 5e. ISc.

card) 3c a card. (o Lead pencils lc. 6) e) Teth Iruslie? 5 Shoe luces doseiu all colors. Embroider 6iJR, per rkein or 30c dozen. cotton Jc Spool silk (10ft yard needier 2c eet.

Hair pins 2, 3 (o S) all sizes. risli lines Ic ench books 2c 6) (0 Veiling 3, 10. 13, 15, awl t.ir c) 5 to 2oc KidcHrieis 1 e) buttons oc. Sleeve holders and eyes lc card. Automatic jwnis S) pins 2 ami 3c card.

I box. colors, 10c Dress 8, o) nipple attached. Bl4es iii Crash for coiutorters Sc. Kubber brills 5c. llu (o CJ nno i onin to fl- i ut C) UUUli, winter uohIs in make a great reduction in pn C) bonnet C) BARGAIN STORE, (o O) Richmond Kv.

a) iplili0rNfc ramp -i a wanes t'li Nerrons rtsbltlty, TU'ln -l Tins lc: nretllfS le. brass pirs (iarter rililxui, cotton and htlk, Floor oil ciotli 20e a Uoy'f. 5c. Fanners lo oOc. and ladies niits, a large 2Cice wliitc fiametl uurrurs 4 ceiils a ppool.

Lamp nicks or a dozen. Tbiinbles lc. pins Ahk to see our line. of ladies' AVe liave the nicest of fee our 5 and 10c comb; Uuppy vi hips 10c up. Combs Castile soap 3 and 5e per cake.

Tar soap 5c Turkisli bath milk soap 7c (box 3 caket.) 'JOe Baby hair brushes (white) Shirt buttons (12 dozen on Seaming braid oc. Tape lc. Slate pencils 2c a dozcu. Sboe blacking, 10c box for 5c. Machine oil (large- bo lb oe.

Hair brushes 10. 15 and 25c Gilt edge shoe dressing 20c. Knittiiif sill- 13 2 for 25c, skeins 7c 1'iipe and fiio silk Cologne 3 to 50c. Darning 3 spools thread 10c. Knitting box.

Lunch boxes 15 nnd 20c. Dolls 3c Chair bottoms 5c, crass head tacks oo 1'X. Pepper and stilt boxes 5 and 10c. Butterflv veil catch 10c. Belts (va.hable) 23c.

Mens and ladies' hankerchiefs Pocket liookts 3 to S3e each. 12 dozen buttons 3c Pearl Mourning pins 2c box. Hooks ton, no needle required, 10c box. 25c each. Invisible hair pins 2c Silk "Windsor ties, solid Lare picture frames 20c Babies? bibs 5 and 10c, with (bound) bibs 3c.

Tow els 5 to 33c Walking canes 25c. Babv mtiles 10c. ra Mill imtdv in UiiulliUtV 1 ZiJ 1 partnient, we will for a few days -is tbe lime to get a new bat or ELDER'S Jl.iiii Street, 1 Easily. lost Vitality, tVajrtlos DlBQaxa ana all realtnc tmm etr cr l-1" oxtxwss. THo ltnjt ilirtlel ae Co, r.

Faul, B5F0RE AFTER CSSold by 7. G. White, Drujrgest, me? U'TiS Vi ta K.HE PATS THE FREIGHT, PAY FOR THE. DRINKS. Richmond, Ky.

I0RI MEAL BYTHE OLD FASHIONED MILL STONE PROCESS. I have started a steam com mill at Corner of Ontnge ai" Orchard streets, near the old in Richmond. Custom done. Meal, Bran, etc on hand. J.W.Rymei.

a 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS5 "Hogeobinson, a negro living tXISEBOmSREET. I IT) tlt ntntiuAun in o. KftifllWIU, kU hewtTVoyaarsolU, it.