Hopkinsville Kentuckian Feb 1896 Marshal of Providence Killed Providence, Ky, Feb 4 William M. Smiley, town marshal, was shot here tonight while attempting to arrest James and Jordan Hughes, farmers of near town, for drunkenness. James, who it is thought fired the fatal shot made his escape in the darkness, but Jordan is in custody. A posse is in pursuit and it is thought that James will be captured before morning. Great excitement prevailed. Mr. Smiley had been on the duty only two weeks and was a vigilant and fearless officer. He leaves a wife and three children. Betty Sellers