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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
BRBVlTIEs OF FUN.


To Know Ter Is Not to Love
Her Minnie Sadie has another
new admircr" Mamie-"New ones
are the only admirers she has. ~
indianapolis Journal
Where 1t Is.-Orator-"What
has become of the famed American
craftsmanship" Auditor-'Lost in
the push for offices, Up Philadelphia
North American.
One Exception .--"The good die
y young" said the casual caller, apropos
oftany old thing. "They may if they
are chickens" said the editor, "but if
they are jokes they do not. Truth.
Mrs. Tenspot--"I am so glad
that you are engaged to Harold Will
loughby. Was it a long courtship"
Miss Skidmore-"Not very. My
SsAyclometer registered about 700
miles. Judge.
Mrs. Della Creme (wearilO--
81 know everything we eat is adulter-
ated; but what can we do, Reginald?
We must trust our grocer" Mr.
Reginald Creme (drearily)-"Ah,
Je9s Della, very true; and if-oh--if
eur grocer would only trust usl"--
Tit-Bits.
-SoNatural .-"Oh, O'Clock at that
dear little lamb" said Frances, on
seeing young lamb for the first time
in her life. 'Isn't it pretty?p asked
mamma. eyes; and it is so natural,
too. 1t squeaks just like toy lamb,
and has the same sort of wool on its
back."-Judge.
Keeping Faith.-"1 thought you
advertised home farep' said the sum-
mer boarder Indignantly. oval" re-
piled Farmer Corntossel, chats what
you're gettin'; canned peaches,
canned tomattusses, canned corn
beef, and condensed milk, the same
as you're used to."--Washington
Star.
"A Thin Excuse.-Deacon Has
been Qaying down his paper)--'I
have just been reading that alcohol
will remove grass stains from the
most delicate fabric" Mrs. Hasbeen
Severely 'qThere you go again,
Jason, trying to find some excused
fDust remember that you have no
grass stains in your stomach. -
Puck.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
A Sleep of Six Days.

A curious case Of a prolonged sleep
has occurred at Steenwerck. 1t APP
pears that a farmer named Dumont
living in the village, allowed a man tc
pass the night on load Of hay. The
next morning, as the farmer did not
see his guest, he concluded that he
had left early. Six days later Dumont
was standing near the load of hay,
when to his amazement the man
emerged from it, still half asleep,
and scarcely able to hold himself up
right. For six days and six nights the
man had slept, and of course had dur
ing that time nothing to eat. The
good-natured farmer gave him a
hearty meal, and the man having
thanked the farmer for his kindness
proceeded to his destination.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
THE JUDGES DAUGHTER.
Outwitted Her Father in His Own
Domain.

Domain.
y7The judge looked serious and the
judges daughter was properly de-
mure. If there is any one who knows
when to look very quiet and demure
it is the judges daughter.
"Young Bilkins was here last even
ing" said the judge, and the judges
iScowl was something awful to behold
AS he said it.
"Was he, papa?" asked the judges
daughter.
"Was her" roared the Judge.
Don't You know that he was?"
ooh, of course know that he was"
admitted the judges daughter cheer
fully, "but you were making state
ment and not asking a question, and
l have often heard you say that in a
trial it wasn't policy to admit any
thing. 1T is time enough to admit a
thing | have heard you say, after
the other side has proved it, have
entered no denial, you know"
The Judge mumbled something
about the new woman being little
too smart at times, but finally waived
the point and suggested that he had
personally seen young Billlins on the
front porch the previous evening.
every likely" admittedthe judges
daughter calmly. Il am prepared to
concede the fact that he was there,
so that it is unnecessary for you to
introduce the evidence"
The judge himself admits that no
one can be more provoking than his
daughter is at times.
81 not only saw him there" con-
tinued the Judge with some impress
siveness, "but ! saw him kiss you."
Yes said the judges daughter
pleasantly, George is an awful
tease"
MA teasep cried the Judge.
= ~Oh, he just delights in bothering
me-" explained the judges daughter
ooh, he does, does he?" inquired
the Judge sarcastically swell, it so
happens that saw you return his
kiss"
The judges daughter laughed mer-
rily.
8The idea of a man who has de-
voted his life to law not knowing any
better than that" she said. "Why,
III wasn't returning the kiss he gave
me. ! was simply replevining the
one he had stolen"
Then it was that the judge gave up
the unequal strife and retired to his
library talking to himself in italics.
Chicago Post.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

SUbMAtirlh llAVtFAIlJN'
Tho Ida fst NV Cno- euuon's
r@rp ~ soas
Tic earliest northumberland
mention Of a subaqneous vessel as is
meair by a Submarine boai j. that
constructed w Cornelius l)tehbcl Of
Holland Tor james This boat was
propelled by IL rowers, ard IS said
to have been tried on the Thames,
but very little seems to have been re-
corded about it, and it can scarcely
have been q success.
Boyle had some knowledge Of it,
and mentions that it was supplied
with a secret composition which re-
stored the "vital parts" to the air and
rendered it fit for respiration for a
considerable time. There is a record
that in l774 an inventor named Day
lost his life in an experiment made in
Plymouth sound with a vessel of so
tons burden which failed to rise
after submersion. Bushnell, Of Con-
necticut, in 1775, made vessel
which was intended to be used for
submarine warfare, but it was not
until the time of Fulton that we have
any very definite information OH the
subject.
He invented a sort of self-moying
torpedo in 1896, and later, in 1901,
designed a plunging or submarine
boat, in which he descended with
three companions to depth Of as
feet in the harbor of Brest and re-
NAMED under water for an hour in
darkness. Candles Initiated the air,
so in further trials bulls-eyes were
inserted in the top of the boat. Sub
sequently Fulton took down with
him reserves of compressed air, and
with two men working the engine,
the vessel was propelled under water
about 500 yards in seven minutes.
Although Fulton demonstrated
with the Nautilus, as she was called,
the possibility of constructing apd
working a submarine boat, she never
did any effective service, nor did Full
ton meet with any better success OF
patronage when he went over to
England, but he blew up some old
vessels with his torpedoes. He pub
ished his work on the subject in New
York in 1910, and afterward turned
his attention to submarine guns, an
idea which has been worked out and
abandoned.
Delaney, Of Chicago, took sub
marine boat abroad in 1859, but it
does not appear to have been taken up
for use by the authorities. M. Den
ayrouse, whose subaqueous helmet
and respirator have often been used
III mines flooded with water or filed
with irrespirable gases, also invented
submarine boat, and contrivances
of the kind are, it is said, used in the
pearl fisheries, but they are scarcely
suitable for navigating the sea be-
meath the surface. Of late years cleo
trical devices and compressed air
have provided the inventor with APP
planes of much value in working
submarine boats, and the probability
is that before long some one will
succeed in constructing thoroughly
efficient vessel. - San Francisco
Chronicla
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

TRGG.--First Monday In FebfBary--term,
three weeks Third Monday I'm May--term Two
weeks.
HRfsrIAN Fourth Monday in February
;erm six weeks First Monday in June-tein
term six week
CALIowAY.-secon Monday I'm April--term
,hree weeks First Monday In August--term
term three weeks
LY0N.-First Monday Ia May-term two
Eeek' hrst Monday In AuWst-term two
weeks FIRST Monday iu september term two
weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

The largest mass of pure rock
salt in the world lies under the prov
ince Of Galicia, Hungary. It's known
to be $50 miles long, 20 broad and $50
feet in thickness.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
pldn,t Meao i Vas Accepted.

Actor-What became Of that pla,
you read to me?
Dramatist-Oh, it's on tour,
Actor-Where?
Dramatist-Among the managers
Town Topics.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
A Common Dslusion.

A man isn't necessarily thinking
just because he thinks he is think
inQ.-Denver Times-Sun.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

To persons who make the greatest
number of words out Of the phrase,
Patent Attorney Wedderburn." For
particulars address the National Re-
corder, Washington, d. G.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

Several species of moths never
eat after attaining a perfect state,
They have no mouths and live but a
few hours.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

Timber neck" is the name given
the disease that is killing at a rapid
rate the poultry in Jessamine county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
mis- Is Sound PhIIosophY.

There are more good places than
there are good men TO fill them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

The Jessamine Institute has re-
sumed with full corps Of teachers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10
Tales From Town Topics

Emo, 266 pages, Quarterly Magazine Of Fiction,
now in its sixth year. Issued first day of March,
June, September aud December
~. COMPLETE novel by some well-known author
consists of stories, burlesgues, poems, wtticisms
etc. from TOWN TOPICS. so far back as to
cents: 81. 90 per wear.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

Over 100000 pounds of tea are
consumed in ENGLAND daily,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-10

E. NJ SHERWOOD, Agt Hopknsyille Ky.
W. A. KELLoND, A. q. PA. Louisville, Ky.
A, II, HANSON, g. =, A.. Chicago, III.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
RECORDS In THEIR FAVOR
Seven Applicants for License Be-
fore the Excise Board.
Various Charges Brought Up. But
They succeeded Fairly Well
In Refuting Them.

Tho excise board heard seven applicants
for license renewal this morning in their
own defense against charges on file, but
no decisions were announced.
MIR. Joseph Cato of No. 500 f street
northwest was accused OF havingi,ermltted
women to frequent his saloon and purchase
drinks, and the general charge was pre-
ferred that ne is conducting pretty much
such place as had previously existed on
the corner -of Eighth and streets, ex-
cept that the Cato place is run IS a
hotel
Mr. Cato denied the charges, and the
official reports on file were favorable to
him. There is no such record of his place,
SO far as the officials know. He de-
clared it to be his purpose to keep out all
Objectionable characters, and he believed
he had done so.
Henry ID. Nash, of No. 1901 Sixth street
southwest had to explain away the charge
of having kept disorderly house, and also
his recent arrest for assault. II is defense
was that the case against him n the police
court was dismissed, and that the ether
party to the affray was theaggrcssOr, which
statement seems to have been sustained by
the records.
John ]. Reilly, of No. 935 Second street
southwest, was called up ON an anony-
NOUS charge of having carried on "a
wholesale Sunday business" through the
use of the building next to his saloon. The
police report of his place was favorable to
him, and he entered a refutation OF the ac-
cuSation.
William H. Lee, of No. 3 c street, had a
favorable police record, but the excise Off
GERS had knowledge of sales Of intoXIcants
to women, and of the further fact that he
had permitted gaming. Lee made an ex-
PLANTATION, which, he believes, fully exoner-
ates him
Roger o'Hanlon, of No. 1926 NJ street
northwest, in the section yclept ''Bos-
tom" was also charged with sales to wo-
men, but he saidit had never been permitted
by him nor done with-his knowledge.
H. Kohlmeyer, while conducting an or
derly house, against which there could
be no charge. was reported to the board
as having failed TO give the business his
personal attention. as required by law.
1t was said that he had assigned the care
OF the place to Philip Pfeiffer, who is not
yet a naturaliZed citizen. He was notified
by the board that this was not in accord
ance with the regulations.
There was a protest against the renewal
OF John Morris license. His saloon is at
No. 27OO X street northwest, and the pro-
test was signed by Mr.. Frank b. King,
who. at the time of writing the letter, was
a resident OF the neighbOrhood. There was
no other charge against him, official or
otherwise. and Mr. Morris said the dis
turbanccs noted as against him did not
originate in his saloon. but at a Inerry-go-
round then located in his vicinity. The
police record of his place was favorable.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
AN OLD wAsH1NGToNIAN GONE.
Death of Mrs. Rachel r. Sebring at
Mount Vernon, y. Y.


Mrs Rachel Requa Sebring, a former resi-
dent OF this city. died Of Softening Of the
brain In Mount Vernon, n. Y, yesterday
morning at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. D. B. Doremus.
Mrs. Sebrng, who was seyenty-five years
old atthe time OF her death, was the widow
of James E. Sebring, for twenty years a
clerk in the Sixth Auditors office, who
died here two years ago. Mrs Sebring
resided in this city at No. SIG Eighth street
northwest until last April, when she went
to Mount Vernon to live with her daughter
Her death was not entirely unexpected,
as she has been ailing for some months
She was the daughter OF James Requa, d
member of the prominent Westchester, N
Y, family.
She is survived by four children, three of
whom reside in this city. The eldest is Mr..
Francis A Sebring, assistant cashier at the
Ohio National Bank. the other three are
Mrs Clayton l. Craft and Mrs. Emma Law
renee, both residing at No SIC Eighth
street northwest, and Mrs. Doremus, of
Mount Vernon, \. Y.
ItIsexpeCtcdt that the funeral ervIces will
be held IN Mount Vernon, after which the
remains will be sentt this city. They will
arrive either this afternoon or tomorrow
morning, and will be conveyed directly TO
GIenwood Cemetery, where they Will be in
tered beside those of her husband.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
BANK DIRECTOR PARDoNED.
President Extends Executive Glenn
ency to One.

TIE President has pardoned Ephraim
Young, director of the Spring Garden Ma
tional Bank, Of Pmladelphia. who was CON
victed of embezznng aud misapplying the
funds of a national hank and sentenced
MAY %. 1894. to five years in the Eastern
penitcntary, TIE Imprisonment to be com
muted from March <. 1893.
TIE Endorsement Of the President on
Young's application for clemency as dated
January / 1897, but was not made public
until today. Tie Endorsement reads:
Granted This convict, with his earned
deduction for good behavior in prison, has
but about five months more OF his impris-
onment TO serve under his sentence. There
are circumstances connected with his case
that appeal Stronglyto the pardOningpOwer,
and 1 am convinced that his release At
this time will not initiate against any Of
the objects sought TO Doe accomplished by
conviction and punishment in such cases.
"The district attorney who prosecuted
the convict is strongly OF the opinion that
the punishment he has already suffered is
abundantly sufficient, and the judge who
sentenced him appears to be Of the same
opinion, though not recommending Glenn
ency.'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
NO PLACE YET SELECTED.
Officers of Federation of Labor Still
Looking for a Building.

Mr.. Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation OF Labor, who has
been in the city since Saturday, left yester-
day afternoon for New York, on business
connected with the order.
As has already been stated in The TinIos,
Mr.. Gompers' mission In the city at this
time is to procure suitable quarters for the
general office of the Federation, which
has been ordered to be removed to Wash
ington from Indianapolis.
During his stay here President GOmpers
inspected several buildings, many of which
would admirably suit the purpose, but
gentleman in close touch with Mr.. Gompers
stated last night that no contract TO lease
had yet been made.
Mr.. Gompers Will return to this city during
the latter part of the present or first part
of next week, by which time Vice Presi-
dents Duncan and Mcclure will arrive, AMI
the location of headquarters definitely
agreed on.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
TIME FLED APACE WITH HIM.
SaIn Lawson Saw a Watch and
Made 1t His Own.

Samuel Lawson, a colored youth, whose
coat hung III tatters from his shoulders
like stalactites from the roof of a cav
cTn, put up 9s solid a front as his APP
parel would admit when confronted with
thecharee of larceny OF a watch from War
rem Robinson yesterday.
"Jedge, said Samuel, Il sees de watch
layin' on the steps of Mistah Robinson's
house, an / picks it up an finds that the
crystal is gone an it's no good. SO /
takes il to a shop an l says to the man,
What you give me for dis watch an he
gives me a ring
You found the watch in Mr.. Robnson's
room, didn't you?" inquired his honor.
mo, sir; l sees it on the steps
you didn't know who dropped it?'
"No,sir somebody er dropped it, but
/ didn't see 'em, SIR
The jeweler to whom Lawson took the
watch denied having given he boy a ring.
His honor concluded that the boy took
the timepiece and gave him thirty days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
Pleasant Greeting TO a Pastor.

The pastor OF the Third Baptist Church,
corner OF Fifth and @ streets northwest Rev
James II. Lee. and family, were agreeably
entertained on Tuesday evening at their
residence, No. 1880 Fifth street north
west by a large number of the members a nd
friends OF the church. Deacon W. l.. Laws
in behalf Of the party, presented to the
pastor large table OF provisions. gro-
ceries, fruit and confectionery; also purse
with their prayers and best wishes for his
future success. The pastor then responded
in short address, expressing his thanks
for the friendly visit. followed by his wife.
This was rather a surprise, since they had
been so nicely remembered in the same way
during the Christmas holidays.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
MISSED THE Rabbit,
But Fired Thirty-five Buckshot Into
John Bonifaut.

ISptCIdI 10 TIC IIIIlCs.I
Rockville, Nd, Jan. John Ronifaut,
the youngest son OF ex-Marshal Bonita ut
while out cunning with his brother, was
badly shot by a young man named Clark.
Clark fired at a rabbit running in the
bushes, and says he did not see young
Bonifaut. The doctor so far has picked
thirty-four shot out of Ponifaut, one be-
ing in close proximity to his eye.
The home of Mr.. Joseph DIETRICH, OF
this place, was slightly dana ged by fire
caused from a defective flue. The loss is
estimated at $3.50, covered by insurance.
The Montgomery County Agricultural As
sociatiou will hold its annual meeting at
the town hall, this place, on January 13,
for election of officers for the enusing
wear
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
LEAKING GAS SET ON FIRE.
Threatened to Do serious Damage,
But Was Checked.

Engine companies Nos. and were
called out yesterday afternoon 20 cXtin
guish two small fires in the northwest
section of the city.
Sparks falling from neichboring chin
ney set fire to the dry shingles on the
roof of No 3O13 Sherman avenue north
west, occupied by John Queen aud Thomas
smallwood. The damage is estimated at
$50.
The second blaze was caused by leakage
from gas pipe at No. 1910 Fourth street
northwest. In hunting for the leak with
lighted match the gas was igntet, and
threatened for a minute to do considera-
bic damage.
The flow from the meter, however, was
checked in time to prevent any trouble.
The house S occupied and owned by Mr..
j. 1. P arker.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
PARKER, BRIDGET & co.,
ClOthierS, 3i5 9TH st.
THEY ARE AFTER HIM.
Check SwindIer Berge wanted Here
and in Several other Cities.

and in Several other Cities.
T. c. Berge, clever check shower, who
was turned over to Baltimore detectives
today by the Philadelphia authorities.
where he has just finished a term in the
MoyamensinG prison for passing bogus
check for 81 90 on Quaker City hotel pro
pretor, is also badly wanted by Inspector
Hollinberger for Job lie did here about
three months ago.
In fact, had it rot been for prompt work
by Mr. Eollnberger, the slippery Berge
would not now be in custody. The fellow
came here attired rs a prosperous busi-
ness man on his travels and represented
himself 10 be a member of the wealthy
firm of Rerge Bros, of Brooklyn, manu-
facturers of cheese.
He became guest at the Hotel Grafton,
corner Of Connecticut avenue and De Sales
street northwest, and by false representa-
tons induced the proprietor to cash
worthless check for S1C0.
After leaving here, which he did sud-
denly, Berge proceeded to Richmond, Nor
folk and Newport News, working off big
checks at each place. he also touched
up" hotel men in New York city, Rochester,
Baltimore and Philadelphia. the amount
being 500 in nearly every instance.
When he was arrested in Philadelphia on
suspicion, Inspector Hollinberger had a
warrant issued at once for his ar rest, and
sent it To the authorities OF that city by
mail, a detective being sent on a train the
following morning.
Berge was held on the Washington war
rant, but BaltImore detective slipped
over to Philadelphia when he heard OF
ceeded in getting an order for Berges sur
render to him after he had finished his
time in Moyamensi for beating Phila-
delphia boniface. There are at least five
cities, exclusive of Baltimore, waiting to
get a whack a Berge, and he will probably
not SHOVE any more bogus checks for
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-07
LAWYERS MUST NOT CHEW
Judge Bradley's New Rule Up
sets Custom and Habit.
STOPS 1T In HIS COURT
Masticators of Gum Are Also to BE
Silenced or Put Out by the Bailifis
He Is Disguised by the Expectora-
ton of Tobacco and Annoyed by
the Noise Made by Gum-Chewers.

Shades of Blackstone, Coke and Kent,
The tobacco-chewing habit and the gum
masticating mania have been placed IN
der the ban OF judicial displeasure at the
city hall The prohibtOry edict was pro
mulgdted tlis morning by Judge A. C..
Bradley in criminal court No. ?.
Tie tobacco che wing habit is very preva-
lent among members Of the bar, and there
were many users OF the weed present when
tile decree was handed down.
No one had the temerity 20 give notice OF
an appeal from the decision. If the ques
ton were taken to tie court Of appeals, il
may be that the opinion Of the lower juris-
diction woulG be reversed, because all pre-
cedents seem to have established law, by
custom, that tobacco chewing is a much
enjoyed privilege, while eating and smoking
are old offenses against judicial dignity.
A lawyer thirty years ago who did not
chew tobacco was considered deficient in
training, and the habit has descended to
the present members of the bar, many
of whom are very proficient in the ex-
pectoratory art.