“Have you expressed or formed an opinion that would prevent you forming a conclusion whether the defendant is guilty or innocent solely upon the evidence?” “Are you sensible of any bias or prejudice?” In the time it would take to formulate the first hypothetical question in New York this jury was obtained. Court was called at 9 o’clock. Two hours and five minutes later the jury had heard the opening address for the State. Testimony began in the afternoon. District Attorney Hammond pursued an argumentative line for some time in his opening address. Mr. Joyner for the defense whispered an objection to the court. Judge Stevens halted Mr. Hammond, spoke to him in a whisper, and the case continued without further argument. Not once during the day did counsel clash and business proceeded the more quickly because it was so. Perhaps when the case is older and the defense less fears the attacks of the prosecution, Mr. Hibbard and Mr. Joyner may do less whispering. * * * * * Letter List. Frank Bryan, Tom Brown, Mrs. Ollie Farrett, L. B. Hampton, W. I. Hamby, Bob Heflin, Mrs. John Kusler, Robert Samples, Marion Slaton, Silas Sarden, Clarence Willingham, R. W. Wines, Minnie Wines. * * * * * Mrs. Dan M. Evans and sons returned Tuesday night from their visit to Minnesota. Mr. Evans met them at St. Louis. * * * * * Mrs. Amanda Wilkins has been appointed postmistress at Nortonville. * * * * * Mrs. W. C. Mercer and brother are here with their father, James Kelly, who was hurt some weeks ago. * * * * * Mr. H. H. Holeman was overcome by the heat at his home in Madisonville Tuesday and was for a time the object of much solicitation. We are glad to say he was much improved yesterday. * * * * * [Illustration: FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE GREAT Hopkins County Fair CARNIVAL AND MIDWAY OF ALL NATIONS MADISONVILLE, KY. AUGUST 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10, 1901 Every Day a Special Day. Every Night a Special Night. Best managed Fair in the World at the Best Place of its Size on Earth. Largest Amphitheatre in the State. Five Rattling Races Daily. Magnificent Displays in Show Rings and Floral Hall Eighteen Thrilling Free Attractions Twenty Big Tented Shows. Grounds Illuminated at Night. Something kept going from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All previous attempts eclipsed beyond comparison. Unique Combination of Attractions. C. C. GIVENS, Pres. H. H. HOLEMAN, Secy.] * * * * * Timbering a Mine Airway.