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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Vast Power Exerted by j. pierpont
Morgan, Of New York
has "a Ills Command a Greater Arms
in Point Of Numbera Than ThHt
controlled ~ President
McNinie,.

8V mis- action ia uniting in the joint
control Of the Erie system three of the
great railroad interests Of the country
and securing for those interests, and
for himself. he control Of The anthra-
cite output of the United States, }. Pier
pont Morgan has made himself the
greatest Individual factor in railroad
ing and transportation ia the entire
world.
BIZ this action say - thr Philadelphia
Press. Mr. Morgan adds ioa long series
of brilliant achievement B.; browning
work. To-day he has 4, his direct
control more men, moie niles Of rail-
road and greater ntVststa than any
man on either hemisphere. He has
greater power for good or evil than the
car Of Russia. He has at his command,
and subject to his will, q greater army,
in point Of numbers, thyn that con-
trolled by the president Of the United
States.
And throughout this splendid history
of consolidation of interests and ac-
emulation of wealth j. Pierpont Nor
gan has been a builder and not a de-
stroyer. In this respect he is She anti
thesis of the late jay Gould. The finan-
cial history of jay Gould's life was
filled with wrecks; that of J. Pierpont
Morgan's career is dotted with monu-
ments to his creative genius and finan-
cia skill.
The great achievements OF finance OF
j. Pierpont Morgan are:
The Northern Pacific railroad, oper-
ating 4956 miles. whose gross earnings
for the years lS9s-09 were $26,04s,673,
and whose total tonnage for that
period was 5,S16,639 tons.
The Erie railroad, operating 2.271
miles with gross earnings for the sane
period of S33, 1927 O3 with total ton
mage of 2l,0i6,944 tons.
The Southern railroad, operating
total of owned and leased lines of $3.50
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
Porter Indicted.

The Warren county grand jury
has indicted Luther r.. Porter,
former cashier of the Warren De-
posit Bank, on the charge of en-
bezzlement. The amount of bis
shortage, as charged in the indict-
ment, is $40 O55,02. Mr., Porter
promptly gave bond in the sum Of
$4,000 and made statement in
which he emphatlcally denies the
charges and asserts that at the
proper time the facts VIII be clear
ly demonstrated
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
KILLED BY CARS.
First trip over Road Proved His
Lost.

The Kentucky Western railroad
was completed into Dixon Saturday
and. the event was celebrated by a
big banquit at Webster's capital
ard the running Of an excursion
train from Blackford, the starting
place Of the railroad, says the
Hustler, There was big CROWD
ABOARD of The train and ~ were
having a merry time untilan aeei.
dent occurred which married ithe
pleasure of The trip The train
made a stop near Lisman and a
sand a uumb9f pf the passengers get
o6tthers Mben the train ssarted
on I'd Mtssejiiore, a young mten oi
Blackfprd, who bad remained lon
aer than the resi-, attempted to3
climb on while the train was NOV
lleg-oa but missed his footing and
-iell hsneath the wheels. HIS left
lcp was cut Oh and he was othefSI
wise horribly tbangled The,'best
oi surgical attention was giyen' fhe
Young man, but he never rallied
from the shock. The accident oc-
Cured about o'clock1p. M, and
the man died at nine that night \
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
TAKE ACTION.
West Point Cadets Agree to
Abolish Hazing.

West Point, N. Y, Jan. a.
While Ithe Congressional Investi-
eating Committee was hearing the
final evidence IN the Booz inquiry
at West Point, the cadets of all
four classes held a meeting and
unanimously decided to abolish
hazing of every form as well as the
practice Of scaling out" fourth
class men. A communication to
that effect was sent to the COM
mittee and the members are highly
pleased at the outcome.
The committee viii meet in Wash
ington tomorrow, and it is expect
ed that it Will report in about ten
days. It's said the committeeman
will report that the deaths of Booz
and Breth were not caused by haz
ing, but that they believe Booz S
health was Injured by his treat
ment at the academy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

rChalIee ablunt rugged Old cam
paigneE who hos spent lle best part
Of his life hehtmg indians and cuss-
ling mule-wIackefs ali over Che Wild
.pnd woolly west and he knows ~
mvlt aboul diplomatic blandih-
neuis ihanaIhlu wiichdocior knuws
about nicdtin bactcriologl aid an
ex-yoluniecr feceniyn iallsne with
writer Tor hc New Orleans Times
Democrat (hallee was the idol Of
the rank and Gle throughout uic OPP
creations IN Cuba, and q good many
quaint stories were circulated there
Illustrating this very phase Of his
character One OF them which re-
call on The spur Of the moment is pc
culiarly apropos During the engage
ment at III Caney Chaffee was in COM
mand Of a brigade ID l.awtons divi-
sion, and on the morning Of July /,
when the fighting began, he was sad
died with 800 or 400 Of our Cuban al
lies. Is matter Of fact the native
patriots were more of nuisance than
anything else, and Chaifee was per-
picked to know what to do with the
detachment Some distance north
east of the town of FL Caney and we'll
out Of the zone Of action there was
very small and dilapidated Spanish
blocShouse, perched on little ridge,
and, happening to notice it, he told
the Cuban colonel, who was an ex-
tremely pompous individual, to take
his troops and capture the position.
while the main attack was in progress.
There couldn't possibly have been
over a dozen Spaniards in the block
house at the tirne,sand the work of
taking it was really chld's play, but,
instead Of making charge, the
Cubans proceeded to deploy Them
selves about a mile and half away,
and opened long-distance lombard
ment- If any Of their bullets carried
that far they certainly didno damage,
and the Spaniards probably never
knew they were being assaulted. Dur
ing the heat Of the general engage
ment the allies were forgotten, but
early in the afternoon there was lull
in the actien, and while Chaffee was
consulting with some of his regi-
mental officers a Cuban aid came
up and reported that the ma
tive division was out Of ammunition.
My colonel desires that you send him
Immediately some cases of cartridges
he said, conclusion Chaffee looked
at him with sardonic grin. i don't
think YOU fellows had better burn
any more cartridges, he said, slowly.
Those Spaniards might find out that
you were firing at 'em, and il they did.
they'd come over and kick your whole
blankety BANKED cowardly crowd all
the way down to Matanzas Tell Your
colonel that with my compliments,
he added. The aide turned purple
and went away, boiling with indigna-
ton. | heard this story from an Off
Ger who was present, and he chuckled
gleefully as he told it, for everybody
had been cautioned to treat the Gu
bans with the greatest Difference, and
had found it difficult to obey the or
der. ChafTee was probably animated
by the same spirit Of candor when he
opened his now celebrated core
spondence with Won Waldersee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Natufc hare1il cls ia the corly yards
prinf Olossouis frflttttcc ond flowers clnsinf
nicst ds1iehuui OF ali, sprmHtlme and how DO
pou icel Htvc you that tiled ehaky lcelina
The foreruurtr 81 chlila, Malaria and Typhoid
feverf II so, you M isi not rafa this 1fring
as IL Is au Indication of aicilncss; avoid this.
consult us as oar advice costs you nothing.
cal on your druggist and procure a bottie Of
pr. Carlstcdts Ge man Liver Powder Take
follow BY procuring bottle Of Nucatau Chill
Tonic, following the directions nud after two
weeks course Of these two great remedies, you
Prepare Yourself for the nialarIal or hot season
when the atmosphere Is full Of germs.
necessary aud when your system wafus You,
nd sold tr
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

The properties of Billiards. Snow
Eminent possess range Of useful
ue-s greater than any other remedy.
A day seldom passes in every house
hold, especially where there are
children. that it is not needed.
Price, 20 and SO cents. Sold by R,
G Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

The chief fire engineer Of the New
Orleans QLa) department has figured
Out thai The relativerunnihg cost as
between o yhree-horse hitch engine Of
thegirst.eias snd an electric power
engine $3.50 amonth for the former
and $27 for the same period for the
latter These figures show a clear
gain Of 1913 "a Month and $500 per
,annum nround figures for the cleo
ltric power engine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
FINAL DEBT
To Nature Paid BY Friends At
Same Time.

Lexington, Ky, Jan p. Hiram
Christopher lifelong friend Of
President Graham, Of Kentucky
University, who died sunday at
Pittsburg, died at st. Joe, Mo, at
the same hour. He was seventy
FIVE years old and a prother-iD-law
of President J w. McGarvey, Of
Kentucky University.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Many bright and happy house,
hold has been thrown into sadness
and sorrow becaues Of the death Of a
loved one from neglected cold.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the
great cure for caughs, colds and all
pulmonary ailments. Price, % and
50 cents. r. G. Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
DISTILLERIES SOLD.
Appraisers And Lawyers Doubt
Legality Of Sale.

greensboro, Ky. Jan. 81. LIN the
case Of the Columbia Finance and
Trust Company, assignee, against
the Glenmore and Eagle Distilling
Companies, the properties we're sold
at noon. The Eagle distillery and
the Glenmore distillery and all per-
sonalty, appurtenances and ac-
crued storage we're each bid in at
$4,000 by E. G. Buckner, cashier
of the Napional Deposit Bank, of
this city. 1t was stated that Buck
ner bought in behalf of certain Gre
ditors whose names are not given
Neither distillery was appraised
for this sale, and attorneys say that
this circumstance, if true, may
cause questions as TO validity.
There was one only one bid in each
sale. President Attilla Cox and
several Louisville attorneys and
whisky men were present and local
trade ganerally represented
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

V0TI should know lhatF Jews Honey
lVO and Tar is absolutely the hest
for all diseases of the throatand lungs.
Dealers are authorized to guarantee it
to give satisfaction. Sold by all
druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Eddie Gardener and Tim Gala
han have been matched for a con
test at Youngstown. the men will
meet at l26 lbs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
BEST OF THE CENTURY.
The Ten Greatest Books of the Past
Hundred Years.

AA9 ASA OASdlSoA bpoh9 VI AuG EdSk
Hundred Years.
In the annual book number Of the
Outlook are given the opinions Of ten
men Of experience and judgment as
to what ten books OF the century
drawing to a close are the greatest
that is, ..haye most influenced the
thoughts and activities Of the cen
fury These opinions are remark
able in that there is practical unanim-
ity as to more than half Of the books
mentioned by the ten men, who in
clude such well-known experts as
James Bryce, Edward Everett Hale,
Henry Van Dyke, Thomas Went
worth Higginson,, Arthur T. Hadley
and several other leading college
presidents Darwin'S Origin Of Spe-
ciesg leads the list ten greatest
books, receiving ten votes The table
Of authors receiving three or more
votes IS as follows DarwinCOngin
/ q Species'), 10; Aqgei, 8; Mis- IIdr-
biet Beeeher Stowe C.uncle Tom's
Cabins, q; Goethe c'FauftD, 6; Em-
erson, 3; Carlyle, 8; Wordsworth, a;
TennysonCIn MemoranGD, A;Scoit,
A Rnskin. B; Stranss 3 HAeo, B.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Whosoever has suffered from piles
knows how painful and troublesome
they are. Tabler's Buckeye Pile
Ointment is guaranteed to cure piles
Price so cents in bottles. Tubes, 70
cents. Sold by r. c. Hardwick
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
TO cure a cough

stop coughing, rs it initiates the
lungs, an gives them no chance to
heal FoIey's Honey and Tar cures
without causing strain in throwing
off the phlegm like common cough
expectorants.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
For sale by L. L. Elgin.

Tom Sharkey has been, engaged
to appear for week in sparring ex-
hibitions at the Peoples Theater at
Cincinnati
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
DnwlrT,I Ia.
PEPs1N SYRUP Co.

PEPsIN SYRUP Co.
Gents: 4 cannot recommend DR..
CalkwelPs Syrup Pepsin too highly
1t has been great benefit to me.
Very truly,
Ray BUCKLEY.
Sold by c. X, WHY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
Advcrtigina Their whisIsy.

a wine and spirit firm has engaged
an aeronaut 40 give a series Of bal.
loon ascensions il Ceylon, and while
ascending tofdroPssmall sample bot
ties whisky attached 90 miniature
parachutes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness Of the skin cured quickly
by Banner Salve, the most healing
ointment in the world Sold by all
druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Warren Leland, Jr., of New
York, died Monday. He was the
proprietor of Hotel Grenoble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Eastern capitalists are trying to
combine all the Louisville lighting
and heating companies.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

No $50 gold pieces were ever coined
by. the governnient OF The United
States, alfhoeieb Nuring the gold Elk.
citement Of 40 NJ California good
many were coined by private parties.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Five men were fatally injured in
a wreck on tn Winconsin Central
r r.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

John H. Russell, a theatrical
manager and author of the CITY
Directory, died at Middletown N.
Y.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

A fire at Henry, Illinois caused a
loss of 500, 900 with $4,000 insur-
ance
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Rich, warm, healthy blood is given
by Hoods Sarsaparilla and thus
coughs, colds. and pneumonia are
prevented. Take it now.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25
Tho IIrupp IroN worI,s.

The large Steel woMs OF llrupp. in
Essen enHfmed ip i4sQ no less than
7lG'ooo,oao cubic ne qsApf water, which
eqQals about The coRFdmption Of the
city Of frankfort wth 100000 inhab-
itmts. The Essen works consumed
furthexs16s2 900 toHstof coal and isS
100000 cubic weteFsQf ghs.r"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

Political buttons cannot be worn in
Canada during the heat Of cam
paign This is due to a clause in the
dominion franchise act which SAYS
that no persons shall exhibit any sign
OF his political faith after the election
notifications are made.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-25

F.r sale by L. L Elgiu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

NJ. j. COrwin, an expert telephone
electrician with Kellogg Switchboard
Supply Co. of Chicago, is in the city
drawing plans and specifications for
the Wood County Telephone Co.,
looking toward an enlargement and
improvement Of the telephone system
throughout this city. The constant
increase in the local exchange Will
necesitate some change in the present
system. and the board of directors is
considering what plan is likely to
prove the best adapted to the con-
ditiOns here. Kellogg Switchboard
Supply Co.'S central energy switch
board has received some attention by
the board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Joseph Paruse, a private soldier,
member of Company d. Thirty-SiXth
Regiment. returned from the Philip
pines Sunday morning giving his
parents, brother and friends great
surprise. He has been in the service
one year and seven months. He
enlisted August A. 1899, and was
mustered out March IS in San
Francisco, California. lie had con-
siderable active service and was
wounded twice in a battle at Porac
last October. He was shot in the left
hip and right shoulder and was laid
up over thirty days with the wounds.
When he enlisted his company con-
sisted OF 81 men and during their stay
in the Philippines the company was
reduced 43 by those who were killed
and died from sickness. Joseph is
looking well and happy to be home
again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

The recent rains in this vicinity
makes the water-Scared denizens in
the easements of Grand Rapids look
with wary eye upon the rising waters
OF the Wisconsin river Unless all
Signs fail the REPORTER Office will
take up its usual highwater pilgrimage
for higher ground during the coming
month or Two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Bishop Weller of the Fond du Lac
Episcopal dioceS, addressed a large
audience Friday evening in ST. Mary'S
Episcopal church on the west side.
The Grand Army Post of this city at
tended the service in body. On
Saturday morning the bishop cele-
DRAFTED memorial services III memory
al the late Mrs Julia Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Mrs. 0. t. Hougen is at Oshkosh
where she was called to attend her
father, Mr.. Humphrey, in what
proved to be his last illness. DR..
Hougen accompanied his wife,
returning to this city Wednesday
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Leo. Cerwenka, of this city was
Joined in marriage on Wednesday
March q, at Appleton to Miss Daisy
Ostrander, late of Star Lake, Wis. Mr..
Cerwenka is well-known in this locality
and is now connected with the hard
ware department of Johnson & Hill
Co. They will make their home in
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Joe Corriveau dropped in on Grand
Rapids friends Saturday aud spent a
few days at home. Mir. Corriveau is
representing A. Davis Sons & Co..
wholesale cigar dealers of Cincinnati.
in this state and reports a Furnishing
business during his first trip for the
company:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Bert Lichty, one of the engineer
force of the Northwestern road
created mild sensation Tuesday by
borrowing shovel and nicely scra o.
ing the principal crossings of the
town. For the past week these
crossings have been a fright and it does
seem as if it was somebody's duty to
see that they are cleaned once in a
while at least. If it is nobody's
business the city council should hire a
man especially for this purpose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Rev. Shaw's subject next Sunday
morning at First congregational
church will be 1.-THE KingShip of
Christ" In the evening ga Religion
of Humility There will be special
music it being Palm Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

The Centralla Pulp and Water
Power Co. will build fine new office
this summer on the site of the old
office. 1t will be suitably furnished
and have. a goOd-siZed vault in con-
| nection for the safety OF their books
| and records.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Attorney D. D. Conway informs US
that Geo. l.. Williams will not return
to Grand Rapids to make this his
home, whatever may have been his
thoughts on the subject heretofore.
We may add that we regard this the
best authority. Mr. Conway informs
us that the firm of Conway, Williams
& Conway will dissolve on the first OF
April and will be succeeded by Conway
81 Conway. Here is success and best
regards to the new firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Do you need bracing up? Do you
get up tired in the morning and feel
listless all day? If so, DR.. Blaud's
Rubbed Pills will make yon feel like
new. For men and women. 80 cts. a
box, 6 boxes for $3.50. Johnson & Hill
Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

Rose McCamley was taken 70 St.
Mary's H hospital last week for treat
ment and DR.. Harvie received a
telegram Monday asking him to be
present and assist in a surgical
operation which the hospital physi-
clans consider necessary in her case.
On Tuesday DR.. Harvie and P.
McCamley went to Oshkosh. Miss
McCamley underwent a successful
operation and Dr. Harvie returned
this (ThtrSday) morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

The Ethical Circle will meet at the
Free Library a week from this
evening at 7:45. Subject for study.
What is Conduct?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

In the insurance statement of w.
A. Reyes & Son published in last
weeks REPORTER the capital stock of
the Fireman's Fund ms. Co. of
California and the New Hampshire
Fire Ins. Co. should read $1,000 OC
instead of 100000 each. See correct
ion in this weeks advertisements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-28

III you are going to dress up for
easter you should have on pair of
Muir'S up-to-date shoes.