Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1895 — GEN. P. W. HARDIN. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GEN. P. W. HARDIN.

Nominated by Kentucky Democrats for Governor of the State. The nomination of Gen. P. W. Hardin for Governor of Kentucky by the Democratic State convention at Louisville was the result of a canvass of extraordinary excitement and is likely to be followed by a campaign of unexampled activity. Hardin is the best handshaker in the State and one of its best orators. As an electloueerer he excels even Senator Joe Blackburn, another Kentuckian whom everybody calls by his first name. Mr. Hardin is a rich man and will not be hampered by a lack of money. As to the management of the campaign lift one can give him any points in the game. Hardin has been Attorney General of the State for twelve years. He be-

longs to the famous Kentucky family which has been prominent ever since the State has had a history. Ben Hardin, whom John Randolph called “Old Butcher Knife” when In Congress, was his uncle. Hardin Is a stalwart sixfooter, dark skinned, handsome and of manly and Imposing bearing. He does not possess any high reputation for learning and ability, but he is a good politician. He Is 54 years old and Is a native of Adair County. He was admitted to the bar In 18G5 and for thirty years has been an active and successful practitioner.

GEN. HARDIN.