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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
HATS AT HIGH PRICES.
Four Hundred Dollars offered President
Loubet for His Tile

Loubet for His Tile.
Cast-of clothing, even Of a celeb
rity, rarely possesses a value greater
than its original cost during its late
wearer's lifetime, whatever may hap
pen after his decease; but there are
exceptions, and a certain hat worn
by President Loubet is one of them.
Probably few collectors Of headgear
would have felt inclined to give the
president 25 francs for the glossy tile
he donned preparatory to visiting
Auteuil racecourse one Sunday last
June, but on his return from the
meeting with his hat slightly dam
aged an enterprising American val
ued the hat at 1900 francs ($4O0),
and, indeed, wrote to its owner offer
ing that sum for it-an offer that
was refused.
Its sudden enhanced value was due
to the fact that in the meanwhile the
president had been assaulted by the
Baron Christiani, who was sentenced
to four years Imprisonment for the
attack, and the damage the headgear
received was caused by the baron's
cane, for which there was much com
petition amongst collectors.
Although the sombrero presented
to Gen. Grant when hevisited Mexico
in 1882 is probably the most costly
hat ever made-it purchase entailed
an expenditure of ribbon Of &5 notes
40 feet long ($1,500)-a compatriot
Of the great soldier possesses a head
covering whose original value was far
in excess of the sum given for the
Mexican somsrero, for it was made
entirely of American notes represent
ing, before they were converted into
pulp, sum of $4,000, which, il
taken in sovereigns, would provide
sufficient gold to makea hat Of the
precious metal weighing 70 pounds
avoirdupois; the crown that had to
support such a covering would un-
doubtedly lie most uneasily.
On the occasion of the Kansas corn
carnival held at Atchison last Sep
tember, when corn food was fur
nished free to anyone who cared tC
apply for 1t at the various public
buildings and when whisky distilled
from corn, the only intoXicant OBJ
tainable at any price, was also to be
had for the asking, it was decided tC
make hat from the hu:ks of tn,
tallest stalk in Kansas and present il
to her majesty, who once, by the way
received a bonnet Of the "coal scut
tie" shape from the natives of Navi
gators isle which was entirely made
of tortoise shell.
Panama hats at f100 each and Leg
horn hats at f22 are no longer manu-
factured, though some years ago tn,
latter, made from strands Of straw 81
fine that after being woven magnify
ing glass was needed to distinguish
them, once enjoyed a considerable
vogue Hats have been made from
strips Of whalebone cut very fine anc
plated like straw, but have never en-
joyed much popularity, probably be
cause the material alone is worth "a
which is beyond the reach Of mos
peoples purses London Iit-Bits
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
In ChIcnwO.

Mr.. Porkchops-That was corlxin'
dinner last night Maria; but / can't
get used to a dress suit
Mrs. Porkchops-No?
mo. Wouldn't have enjoyed that
dinner II ] could have eat II in my
shirt sleeves puck.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
O a - III OH L a.
Hsa,, ,ha :, The Kind You Have Always BOugh
''';:.''' S.; !; ''' &zH42zzs1

All the "bandits" are not in the
Philippines. Many of them are
right here in the United States and
are boarding the express trans re-
pularlY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

For Emancipation Celebrations
the Illinois Central h. h. will sell
round "trip tickets to Evansville or
Henderson, for train leaving Hop
kinsgille at 5 a, M, Sept. 22nd., at
rale 6f " 90. Going tickets will be
good % regular train through to
destinatiop. or TO Princeton onregu-
lar main, and from that point on
special train. Return tickets will
. good only on special train leav-
iug ES ans Yllle at 1890 ,. a. same
day
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Account Of Tri-State Fair the
Illinois Central h. X. will sell
round trip tickets to Evansville
for train 334 Sept. 10th, and all
Srains Sept. 18th. 10 2lst., inclusive,
at rate OF one fare. Return limit
Sept. 22nd.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
TIMELY HINT.

You should be wise and see that your blood Is
fich and pure aud your whole system put In a
perfectly healthy condition by the use Of DR..
Carlstedt's German Liver Powder. Then yop
will be free from malaria, typhoid fever, colds
and the grip. DR.. Carlstedt's German Liver
Powder Is the best medicine money can buy.
For your Cold try Or. Otto'o Spruce
Gum 5RIsam. Price csc and SOC
q Bottle.
For sale by
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Corn huskers' spraioed wrists, bt-
hed-wire cuts and sprains, or Gu S
from any other cause, are quickly
healed when BALLARD'S SNOW
OINTMENT is promptly applied
Price, % and so cents. Sold by &c.
Hardwick
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
Iery Low Rates 10 colorado, Otah, And
THE West.

The Missouri, Pacific Railway
offers unusually low rates to Colora-
do Resorts, Uiah, and the West.
The shortest and quickest through
car line between ~ Louis and Denver.
For full particulars, address r. T. 6.
Matthews, I, p. A. Louisville, Ky or
Fl. Q. Townsend, G, P. a. T. A., st.
Louis, Mo.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07


Is your Blood Pure2 Are you sure
Of III Do cuts or scratches heal
slowiy2 Does your ski itch or burnt
Have YOU pimpless Eruptions2
Aching Bones or Back Ecz-ma7 or
Sores 2 Boil 2 Scroiulr 2 Rhepmatlsi9 ?
Foul BreHh9 Catarrh? Nre YOU pel 2
Ii 30 purify your Blood at once With
b. B. B (B itanic Bio Il Baim) Ia
makes tue Blood Pure and Rirh.
heals every sore and gives a CLEAR,
smooth, healthy skin, Deep seat q
cases like ulcers, cancer, eating sons.
Painful swrilmgs, Blood P,ieon aie
quickly cured ~ b B. r., niAte
especially for all obstinate Blood md
Skin Troubles r. u ~ i49iIaten,
from h,r remedies hecause B b. B..
drains Tie Poisonand fIumors ont OF
lAr blood aud evti system 80 The
Avmptums cannot return. Give il q
trial, IL cures wh4n all else fails
Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Sold
at drug stores at 81 per large bottle,
6 large bottles (tull treatmen) S5. So
sufferers may tost il. triHl bottle
given away abrolutely free. W,ihp
fur it. Address BLOODBALM Co.
Atlanta, Ga Write today Descrite
trouble and free medical advice
given.
B. B. B sold Ivy f G. Hardwick
Hopknsville, Ky
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
rake Heed viii surely speed,

Be sure to heed the first symptoms
Of Indigestion, nervousness and I'm
pure blood, and thus avoid chrouic
dyspepsia, nervous prostration and
all the evils produced by bad blood.
Aood's SarsDpariIla is your safeguard
1t quickly sets the stomach right,
strengthens and quiets the nerves,
purifies, euriches and vitalizas the
blood aud keeps mp the beallh tonr.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

That cleft IN the belly" which
knocked Mccoy out has fshy
sound, but this particular fight
was no fish story.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

A pessimist is person who be
leves in a hoodoo,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

DR. cADYs CONDITION POWDERS, bir
just what q house leeds when IN had
condition Toni blocd purifier and
yermlfuge 1htf are net 10 d huf
medicine and toe best in use TO put
hoi-r piuNe condition Pdue ~
cents p-r p'ckaga For sale by 4
H 81 H,rt..,ap
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE
OINTMENT is not panacea, but is
recommended for blind, bleeding or
protruding piles, AID it will cure the
most obstinate cases. Price, 80
cents in hottler. Tubes IS cents.
Sold by Il Q. Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

The increased elegance of the
Pullman cars is generally approx
ed as in keeping with the wealth of
the porter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
Kentucky Pair Dates.

The following are dates for holding
Kentucky fairs this year so far as
reported.
Bardstown, Sept. 40 days.
Alexander, Sept. 4-5 days.
Eelizebihtown, Sept Ia days.
Bowling Green, Sept l2-4 days.
Mt. Olivet, Sept. 1873 days
Owensboro, Sept lS-5 days.
Glasgow, sept. I'D days.
Hopkinsyille Elks, Sept 25- days.
Henderson, Sept. 25-5 days.
Horse Cave, Sept ga days.
Owentown Sept Is --4days.
Hartford DC 4-3 days.
GA - n q IA 4 n.
Bears tbs The Kind You Have Always Bought
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Many a married man is silent
hero.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

In Chaffee stays in China all
winter the American maidens in
clfned to osculation will forget that
he is hero.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Says Mccoy: "While l was at
tempting to embrace Corbett, he hit
me hard on the ribs. What in
gratitude.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07
Don't sling Mud.

Do not lose your head. Talk poll
tics but don't get mad Theu go to
9. K.Wyly's Drug Store aud get trial
bottle of DIR. Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

All liver diseases are cured by H ,od'r
Pills 25c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Some robes are made of wood;
for example.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-09-07

Don't be stuck up. If you can't
climb over creep under.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
ROCK ISLAND READING ROOM
One Has Been Established at Good
land, Kas,

The proposition of the management
of the Rock Island railroad to estab-
lish a reading room at GoOdland, Kan,
rs the benefit of the employees of the
road, who live there or have occasion
to stop there, has met with much favor.
The men have already taken the pre-
liminary steps towards carrying out
this generous offer of the Rock Island
road, and it is expected that in a. very
short time that the reading room will
be established.
On Wednesday night Of last week,
nearly 100 of the men connected with
the Rock Island road, met. in the de-
pot, for the purpose of perfecting the
plans and organization, preparatory to
the establishing Of a reading room. The
meeting was called at the request of Di-
vision Superintendent F. c. Smith, of
Colorado Springs who was present and
explained the matter, and the intentions
of the road, to those who We're pres
ent.
The matter of the room was thor
oughly discussed, and all were in favor
of accepting the offer J. w Handley
was elected temporary chairman and c.
F. Smith, temporary secretary, while
J. T. Joyce, E. c. Wiley and Harry
Blaine were appointed a committee of
three to draft constitution and bylaws
and a suitable resolution to be present
ed to H, A. Parker, vice president and
general manager of the Rock Island, re
Questing his approval and cooperation.
IN the establishment OF this rea01nS
room at Goodland, the Rock Island road
proposes to furnish the rooms, light and
fuel and janitor. It is expected that at
least three rooms will be necessary.
One each for reading, writing and bath
accommoda lions. and possibly a fourth
to be used for games and resting. En-
plOyes who belong to the association
will be asked to contribute their share
to the support of the rooms. Those who
receive $50 or less per month will be as
sessed 25 cents, while those whose check
cents. In the reading room will be
found all the railroad journals, as well
as the daily papers, and monthly maya
zines. 1t is barely possible that a build
ing will be erected for the purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE.
Preliminary History of Railway oper-
alton During Last Fiscal Year.

Washington, D. c., Feb. dissatisfaction
Henry Adams has made to the Interstate
Commerce commission his preliminary re-
port of the income and expenditures of
railways Of the Un1ted states. In this re- re-
lines, being the number for which re-
turns were made to the commission prior
to November "a. The mileage covered is
1856, 245.S0 miles, being 597.54 miles in ex-
cess of the mileage, the operations of
for the year ending June 80. 1898 The
complete operated mileage for the year
probable that the length of time covered
by this report equals 98 per cent of the
aggregate operated mileage of the United
The total gross earnings of the railways
included in this preliminary report dur
s., 1907, 253. 4S4. The total gross earnings
shown in the report of the previous year
ed report were 81 247, 325, 621. The aggregate
earnings of the passenger service during
227 319, or 81, 945 per mile Of line, being an
increase Of $lS2 per mile of line, as com
year. The aggregate earnings of the
freight service were 1913, 35S, 4sS, or $4.931
per mile of line, being an increase per
mile of line, as compared with the final
comparison of this comparative statement
with the corresponding statement for the
years 1897 and 1898 discloses an interesting
fact. 1t appears that during the year COW
cred by this report the passenger service
shows a relatively greater increase, as
compared with the increase of the pre-
fact of considerable Importance to one
who interests himself in the manner in
which return of prosperity affects the
avenues of expenditures.
The operating expenses during the year
covered by this report were 1852, 1913, 105
being an increase, as compared with the
operating expenses declared in the. final
report of the previous year, of S34, 454, S29
1t is a significant fact, as bearing upon
the prosperity of the railways, that this
increase in operating expenses during the
year covered by the report is but 81 40
per cent of the increase in operating in
come. The net income from operation
ing the sum from which interest on bonds
taxes, permanent improvements charged
to the income account, dividends and
other ANALOGOUS CHARGES must be taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12

serving their apprenticeship and wait
ing for an oppor unity which would
give them a chance to go on the road.
BY this new order they lose this OPP
portunity, and unless they can comply
with the requirements of the new order
which is impossible in some cases, or
unless the new order is modified to as
sist them to the position, then they are
out and must content themselves with
their present job or find something else
to do.
It is reasonable to expect that about
the same condition of affairs exists at
other round houses of the Santa Fe
system, and it will cause disappoint-
ment to these young men. who have
been holding the job of engine wipers,
with the understanding that it would
lead to their taking a position at some
future time on the road as fremen.
Many of the present firemen on the
Santa Fe road will not comply with the
requirements of this new order. and
these exceptions are mostly under
weight. Among these firemen who are
under weight are ranked some of the
best nremen in the service of the Santa
Fe road, and Some of them run out of
Topeka They viii not be discharged,
however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12

brought to my notice that my son, like
many young men, unacquainted with
the world was on the downward road.
THAT was a great blow to me. 1 did
not know what to do. I had promised
many times to do all could for Chris
tianity but had been very lax. I
thought that possibly this was done to
bring to my mind, more forcibly that
should keep my promise. determined
to save my boy, and left the railroad
service, and went back to the old farm
in Illinois, hoping to get him away from
his old associates. I realized the exper-
fences which I had gone through, and
determined to save my boy, even though
it cost me every cent had.
after getting settled in Illinois, be-
came a church member, and worked
with the church. I was offered and ac-
cepted the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Sun
day school, but in doing SO, I had to
give up the use of tobacco, which had
used for many years. 1 held that posi-
ton for some time and then the church
people asked me to be a class leader. I
did so, and about one year afterwards.
my son got up and gave his first testi-
mOny, and I saw the first real reward
of my work, even though it had cost
me a great deal. My son is now in the
ministry, and at the present time is
conducting a great revival.
There is only one way, young men to
live, and that way is to do right. Do
not be lax in your morals, and think
that you will make up for it tomorrow
Do not take one drink. and say that you
viii stop then, for you cannot STOP but
will become worse. The time to do right
is today, not tomorrow. l have made
many changes in my life, and especial
ly in my railroad life. A railroad man
can be a Christian. Any man can be a
Christian, if he viii so determine and
stick to his determination"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
EARNED, NOT BOUGHT.
Such Is the Reputation of the
Little Conqucror" IN Topeka.

How hard it often is to earn and
maintain a good reputation, and how
easy it is to lose one. AS with a man.
reputation, so it is with other things
in life. Some things achieve a reputa-
ton which stays with them. They are
founded on intrinsic value. They face
the public backed up by honesty and
work their way quietly but thoroughly.
Topeka people want no better proof of
the merit than is contained in the fol-
lowing experience of a citizen:
Mr.. G. T. Schumacher, No. 42S Quincy
St, painter by trade, employed by u.
o. Burns No. 513 Kansas ave, says:
Il suffered with a lame back and kid
ney trouble for six months in the winter
of 1898, and was so bad 1 could noc
sleep. Many a night 1 arose and sat
in a chair for the balance of the night.
The pain was just like a knife going
through my back, and cannot describe
how much I suffered. I tried different
kinds of remedies. but received little
benefit until 1 procured Doan's Kidney
Pills at Rowley & Shows drug store.
The prompt relief they gave me was
wonderful I was cured before I had
taken all of one box. It is pleasure
to recommend a remedy which does all
that is claimed for it,
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, price soc. Mailed on receipt of
price by Foster 1i1hurn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name. Doan's, and take
no substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
CUBANS WON'T WORK.
Planters Have to Pay $3.50 a Day
For Tobacco Hands.

Havana, Feb. IA prominent Ha-
vana lawyer. who numbers among his
clients many sugar planters, says that
a great scarcity of labor exists in the
provinces, and that many estates WILL
probably be forced to stop grinding In
the province of Pinar del Rio $3.50 per
day is paid for ordinary manual labor
in the tobacco fields, and this industry
cannot stand the expense. He suggests
that the means of communication be-
tween the labor centers be cheapened
and that immigration be unrestricted,
although this would be too late for the
present crop.
AS a remedy for the evil the Dia of
declares that there are hundreds Of
loafers in the country towns, gambling
and otherwise wasting their time, and
that it is they who are making the
greatest cutlery against the Spaniards.
Gen. Rivera, minister of agriculture
discussing the subject, observes: I'm
doubtedly there is a scarcity of labor.
This is due to the large demand for it.
and this in turn is due to the fact tina.
the tobacco crop is the largest on rec
ord and to the further fact that more
land is being cultivated than ever be-
fore in all parts of the island. More
ever, we must take into consideration
the large number of men who have been
the towns in the expectation of employ
ment in sanitary work and in the con-
struction of new buildings. Now that
the crop is here and they are needed in
the country districts, they are not dis
DOSed to return
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
AGREEMENT VIOLATED.
Said That Some Western Roads Are
Continuing Commissions.

Chicago, Feb. 12-Many complaints
are made of violation of the presidents
agreement prohibiting commissions on
the sale of tickets. According to APP
pointment the presidents meet again
in New York on March to inquire
into the manner in which the agree
ment was being carried out If charges
made against a number Of the roads
can be substantiated the presidents will
have to adopt stringent measures to
keep the agreement from going to
pieces.
Powerful influences are at work to
break it. General passenger agents of
many roads are said to be secretly
working to bring about this result.
With checks in payment for January
ticket sales ticket agents it is claimed
have received blank vouchers to be
filled out with February sales. This is
taken as an indication that ticket
agents will continue to be paid COM
missions. 1t is not probable, however,
that the presidents will admit that they
are not strong enough to enforce their
compact. The impression is that their
action was simply preliminary to the
proposed formation of a gigantic pas
senger pool. By this means each road
would be allotted a percentage of the
earnings, thus removing all incentive
to cut rates or pay commissions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
Talks on "Can a Railroad Man
Be a Christian
AUDIENCE WAS LARGE.
Hr. BlOdgett Interested Old and
Young For an Hour.
He Is a Santa Fe EmplOye and
Lives at EmpOria.

There are two locomotive engineers
on the Santa Fe road. who in addition
TO their duties as engineers, are active
" engaged in Christian work They are
c. w. Mcclure and J. T. Blodgett, both
of whom live at Emporia and run on
the Cottonwood division. Both of these
gentlemen have met with much success
in their Christian work. and can point
to many men who are now leading bet
ter lives as a result of their influence.
Mr.. J. I. BlOdgett was in Topeka
Sunday and spoke at the Sunday after
noon meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. on the
subject. Can a Railroad Man Be
Christian2' The address. was delivered
before large audience and among the
number were noticed many who belong
to the railroad service. The meeting
was held at the rooms of the Y. NJ c.
a. and lasted for over an hour.
The talk given by Mr.. Blodgett was
one well worth listening to, and
those who were present paid the closest
attention to him as he told in a simple
but impressive way, how a workingman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-12
GREAT WALKING MATCH.
In q Six-Day Go-as-Y ou-Please Race
% Will Contest.

st. Louis, Feb. Pat the Natatorium
twenty three of the greatest pedestrians
in the world win start in a six day GO
as-you- please race. for the champion
ship of the world. The following are
here ready for the start: George Cart
wright England; Peter Hengelman
Orie Moore, Gilbert Barnes, "Old
Sport Campana, Chicago; Frank Nc
earthly, Edward Kavanaugh, Dick Ken
nedy, Jacob Henze, Harry Stevens
Christ Nauert, George Stokes, Thomas
Cox. J. Graham, John Click, Peter
Golden, New York; Sam Day, Frank
Dean, Johnny Connors, Norman Taylor
and Gus Gerrero, San Francisco.