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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01

troubles from the snake. The track in
the sand showed that he had come from
under the 'jump-off' IN the canyon bot
tom where | had fallen. and II he took
IL into his head to return IL was certain
that he would make objection TO my
presence Being gorged and sleepy, he
was not likely to move soon unless he
was disturbed, but il might be another
thing when the night came on and the
air and ground got cool outside.
There was no way out for me except
along the narrow rift between the sand
heaps at the canyon entrance. and it
was at the widening Of this rift, beyond
the sandstone columns. that the snake
was lying. To try TO creep round him,
against the face of the sand heap, was
too risky to be undertaken with my
crippled leg. and it was plain that so
long as the snake stood guard at the
passage there was nothing for me TO do
but stay where was.
THE chance that any human being
would come TO Sand canyon was too re-
mote to be considered. and there was
nothing at hand that could use as
weapon against the snake-not rock,
not a stick, was to be found, only the
sand stone walls above and the fine sand
beneath me.
worn out with fatigue fell asleep,
and when I woke the sun was shining
straight into the canyon, by which !
knew that il was in the west, an hour
or so high above the mountains.
"From where | lay could look
through the canyon entrance, and my
eyes rested upon the valley beyond, and
my ugly jailer, faithful to his post
coiled asleep in the sun. But some
thing else that I saw, IL struck me as
strange that had not observed before;
five or six long pieces of dry cactus on
the sand near the snake that seemed
to have been carelessly flung down in
such a way as almost to surround him.
"T was too miserable and listless 10
wonder much at anything, but my mind
struggled feebly over the problem Of
how the cactus came to be there, until.
with patter of quick feet and the
rustic of something dragged softly over
the sand. a bird came into my view,
beyond the canyon gateway road
runner, dragging along cactus limb
as long as my arm.
"He cast sharp glance into the
canyon as he approached, but seeing
nothing to alarm him In the motion.ess
figure lying half buried in sand, went
on and laid the cactus down near the
sleeping snake. minute more and
second bird appeared carryinga cactus
limb, and the two then set to work
pulling all the pieces of cactus about
until they had made a complete ring
around the snake. This done, they both
set off again to fetch more cactus and
they came and went until they had
made ring of cactus limbs three deep
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
A PRRAcHER-sHERIFF.
gumbSrIand County, Me-, Has This
UrIqUe Combination In Rev.
samuel r. Pearson.

A minister OF the Gospel who is at the
same time a sheriff is a good deal of a
novelty even in these days of political
novelties. But Rev. Samuel +. Pearson,
sheriff Of Cumberland county, Maine,
is a marked man because Of other and
more important considerations, for his
election by one OF the most phenomenal
political landslides in the history OF the
state may have some far-reaching re-
suits. It is hailed by the prohibition
lists as the beginning of movement for
more rigorous enforcement Of the
prohibitory liquor laws of the state,
and Mr.. Parsons victory is attributed
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
UNIQUE SWINDLING SCHEME.
Something New Recently Worked Upor
a Minneapolis Messenger Company.

Novelty seems TO be one Of the dis.
tinguishing features Of present-day
enterprise, and the enterprise" Of
the thief is never behind the times in
this respect. Indeed, it has been said
and said truly, times wit hOut NUMBER
that the same amount of ingenuity exs
ercised by the dishonest to enable
them to prey upon society would
bring them far greater monetary re-
turns if extended along other lines.
This little reflection, says the Mine
neapolis Times, has been inspired by
the latest of novelties in the line o1
"bunko games" The first introduce
ton Of the scheme here was It's sue
cessful operation on a local messenv
ger company few days ago
Some one rang up by telephone and
ordered that messenger be sent 10
the Metropolitan thcater TO purchase
three seats for the evening perform
ance, two Of them to be left at the box
office for "Mr. Something and the
other taken to the Minneapolis club,
where "Mr Something" would TO
ceive it and pay the full charges.
A boy was sent to the theater, and
the purchase made as direcied, but
when he went to the Minneapolis club
"Mr. Something could not be found,
"A little later, however, the mRssen.
ger company was called up by tele~
phone again and chastsed because the
boy had not brought The ticket to the
Minneapolis club, az directed.
The boy made another visit to the
club, only to fail a second t time to find
"Mr. Something" there. A little later
the company sent him back TO the
ticket office to return the tickets and
withdraw the deposit, but the ticket
seller told him "Mr Something" had
Just been there and said he could not
use the two tickets that evening, and
TO him had been "refundedH the pur-
chase price. .ie.
The messenger company is still
looking for "Mr. Something" who
may be best identified by his voice, as
far as the company knowledge Of
him is concerned.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
DON'T sNERzR.
Else You May Become Guilty Of Homicide
Before You Know II.

DeLOAo AOu hhOW IL
DIR. Hermann Koeniger, a Germau
scientist, has for some time been try
ing to find out what becomes Of the
germs that are released when a per-
son speaks, coughs and sneezes, and
from the conclusions at which he has
arrived M. Henri de Parvine, 3
French scientist, feels justified in
claiming that a person may by sim.
ply sneezing commit homicide.
CDR. Koeniger," he says, "hae clear
ly proved that a person who speaks,
coughs and sneezes in room in which
there is no appreciable current Of air
disseminates germs TO a distance a
more than seven meters, and that
these germs are carried in all direc-
tions and even to a height Of more
than two meters. AS few persons
talk alike, the germs disseminated by
speech vary greatly, some of them re-
naming in suspension for an hour
and others only for quarter of IN
hour, the latter being especially he
case when there is even a slight cur
rent Of air.
"On the other hand, germs are very
quickly disseminated by coughing
and sneezing, and The smaller the
microbes are the further they arc
likely to spread Among such try
microbes are those Of inhuenza ana
the plague, whereas among the larger
ones are those of tuberculosis ard
diphtheria. Evidently, ther, foi,
the danger is greatest whenever there
is the greatest number Of microbes
within a persons mouth.
"In view Of Dr. Kucniger's discoy-
cry it will be well for every ore rs
keep as far away as possible from per-
sons who cough and sneeze. Physi-
clans advise persons suffering from
colds to gargle and keep their mouths
cleansed, but is that sufficient and ara
any such precautions guarantee
against diphtheria? In any case
person should always cover his mouth
with his hand or his handkerchief be4
fore he coughs or sDeezes. Sneezing
seems an innocent act, but DIR. Koen,
iger's experiments show that it could
very easily be used as weapon with
which to commit homicide. IN. Y,
Herald.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
Uninnr strset COZ LIne.

A curious street car line is that be-
tween Atami and Yoshihoma, two
coast towns in the province OF lie.
Japan, relates the New York Tribune.
The line is seven miles long, the roll
ing stock consists of a single car, and
the motive power is furnished by a
couple OF muscular coolies, who actu-
ally push the car along wherever pow
er Is necessary. When the car comes
20 a down-grade they jump on and
ride. The coolies who work this
unique road are said to be astonish-
ing specimens of physical develop.
ment. The fare for round trip over
the road. including the expected tips
Dor tAs crew. r u santA
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
Saved by Road Runners
BY Clarence PuIIen.

Observation-Disclosures
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
services or even a mention Of the dates

services or even mention OF the dates
OF his birth and death. Boz
There has just been introduced in
the Missouri legislature bill appro-
priating $4,000 for the erection of a
suitable monument over his grave. 1t
is expected that the bill will pass, az
it has the support of prominent men
all over the state,
Senator Benton was born ia 1888.
and served in the senate OF the United
States from 1920 10 1880, one Of the
most important periods in the history
of the country. He died in 1883, be-
fore the war of the rebellion had be-
gun.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
MONUMENT FOR BENTON.
Famous Missouri Stntesman's Grave
to BE Marked by an ApDrO-
PIRATE Art Work.

AS further evidence that republics
are ungrateful it is pointed out that
the grave of Missouri's great senator,
Thomas II. Benton, which is located in
Bellefontaine cemetery, near St. Louis,
is marked only by a small and crumb-
bling stone, on which is carved sim
ply the words, Thomas II. Benton
with no reference to his great public
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
In Solitary Confinement.

There are now rs prisoners in soli-
tary confinement in the Massachu-
setts state prison at Charlestown, the
most dangerous Of the lot being Jesse
Pomeroy, "the boy murderer" He
is constantly laying plans to escape
and keeps the guards ever on the alert
to thwart them. lie once pulled
down the venhlatOr over his cell door
and made a saw Of a portion of the
material, Than the place was walled
up and Fresh air introduced into hia
cell IN other ways lie has now been
imprisoned on aBisssnienees7 years,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-01
NOw'8 Your 0h2nC8.
HOpkinSville, KY. Feb. rs, 1904.
TOr The Next TEN DAYS

we will offer of the best bargains in history as
must make room for spring goods every square
rot of space in big store is full of goods It's
not matter of choice with to sell goods at such pr
ces assure you, but something has to be done to
move them quickly, however much the loss
We offer all of our Silk Dress Goods and Trim
mings at prices far less tn IN buy them, some
even so low IS one half price.
35 Ladies Jackets and Capes, and all Furs at
One Half Price.
Big lot of Corsets at One Half Price.
Walking and Rainy Day skirts 1-3 off regular price
Hamburgs and Torchon Laces 1-3 off
Lot of Gents Shirts and Ties at One Half Price
Shoes at cost. Can you from Doc to $l.5O on
every pair. We offer ITO pairs of Nettetons fine Shoes
for gentlemen at $3.75 former price S. this seasons
goods, newest and up to date lasts.
There are many other articles of which cannot
make mention Come to us for what you during
the next ten days, you from % to 30 per
cent on many articles as and certain two and
two make four. BY all means do not delay. Those
who come first always get the choice bargains:
Yours truly,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18

Pirate, experienced a sensation Friday
night In the st. Charles hotel which came
near taking his breath away. The sem
ator arrived from Minnesota that morn
ing, having come the long distance to
witness the running of his colt In the
Derby the next day. That evening, after
supper, while seated in the rotunda of
the hotel, he was approached by Jimmy
Duckworth, the well known bookmaker
who asked him at what price he would
part with Wild Pirate
Five thousand dollars will buy him.
answered Senator O'Brien.
Duckworth asked if that was the low
est figure.
''Well.' responded O'Brien. tn take
$1,000 for the colt"
puekworth pulled out a roll of money
he had in his pocket. and skinning oft a
hundred-dollar bill handed it to O'Brien
with the remark, Its trade, and I'll
give you the remaining $500 tomorrow
morning as soon as the bank opens.'
Hold on" said O'Brien. Here, take
back your 500. Wild Pirate isn't for sale
lat least, not until after tomorrow 8
race" and he pushed the hundred-dollar
bill into Duckworth's hand
"All right, SENATOR replied Duck
worth, but you'll have to treat
Sure" promptly spoke the senator,
and the crowd retired inside.
The situation in which Senator OBrien
found himself can be understood when it
is explained that he has his heart set
on winning a Derby, and the chances
were bright for his hopes to be realized,
as Wild Pirate was the 6-to-5 favorite
in the pool rooms, with Varro second
choice at to l.
And after all Wild Pirate was beaten
by nose by Henry Clay Rye, supposed
to be selling platter
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Americans Were the Strongest, Max
ing Heavy Advances

ing Heavy Advances.
LONDON, March lion the stock ex-
change last week attention was chiefly
absorbed by the settlement, which pass
ed off smoothly. Money was easier
Foreign securities showed considerable
strength, but yesterday the market was
depressed by the news of the Anglo Rus
sian embroglio at Tien Tsin, which, while
nobody regards it as likely to lead to Sc
rious trouble between the two countries,
was regarded as justifying the closing Of
some accounts.
Home railway securities were all lower.
except Metropolitan District, of which,
in spite of his denials, the stock exchange
is convinced that Mr.. Yerkes has, or
soon will have, secured control
Americans were the strongest market of
the week, advancing from 2 to points,
but having realizations, closing below
the best figures with the exceptin of Illi-
nois Central, which rose points on New
York buying. Missouri, Kansas & Texas
fell point; Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul, Wabash preferred, 1; Denver &
Rio Grand, q; Southern Pacific, q:
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Il; New
York Central & Hudson River H. and
Reading Il. In mines the feature of the
week was the frmness of Kaffirs, but
operators were cautious, dealing in small
figures.
While the market in this section closed
higher on the week, yesterdays figures
were below the best.
Money was in good supply at the follow
ing rates:
Cali money, 234 to per cent; money for
week, 3A; three months bills, 31s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Yokohama-The Japanese house Of
peers has passed the taxation bills of the
government, but the hostility felt to-
wards the Ito cabinet shows no abate-
ment.
st. Petersburg-The official organ of
the Russian ministry of finance threatens
that Russia will make strict reprisals in
case OF any raising of duties by Ger
many on Russia's products.
4okohama-The cabinet crisis at Seoul,
capital of Korea, which arose out of the
arrest of the acting minister of finance,
on charge of having plotted to murder
hold, continues.
ConStantinople-It is officially an
nounced that the trial began at Salonica,
March l, of nineteen Bulgarians accused
of belonging to the Revolutionary com
mittee. at Sofia, and of fomenting dis
order In Salcnica, Monastir and Kossoyo.
Windsor, England-With king Ed
Ward special permission deputation of
the Royal Munster Fusileers, visited the
mausolem at Frogmore and laid a beau
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
WESTERN JOCKEY CLUB.
Statement of Its Position Given Out
by the Chairman.

CHICAGO, March 17.-Chairman Law
renee Young, of the Western Jockey
club, gave out statement tonight in
which he says:
THE rules recently adopted by the
western Jockey club will go into effect
on Monday, March IS. 1901. The first
track to operate under it's rules and come
within the, jurisdiction of the Western
Jockey club will he the new Louisiana
Jockey club, of New Orleans.
In view of certain unused and mis-
leading statements that have been made
from time to time relative to the purpose
of the jockey club, 1 wish to say that
the organization was formed for the pro-
lection and benefit of the patrons of tho
running turf, and of the owners, trainers,
Jockeys and associations, which are and
may come, under it's jurisdiction It's
board of stewards have endeavored since
its inception to deal fairly and Justly
with all interests concerned There has
never been any disposition to DESTROY or
impose upon the weaker interests for
the benett OF the stronger. Every asso-
citation that has applied for a license and
requested dates has been granted tho
same promptly. No reason exists WHY
All other tracks should not receive
licenses upon application. Some friction
has been caused on account of clashes in
dates this year. This was absolutely un-
aVoldaple because certain tracks had
claimed dates previous to the formation
OF the Western Jockey club
The authority of the stewards is s11cI1
that In the future such complications in
dates can be avoided 1t is not the mr.
pose OF the Western Jockey club to dis
qualify or outlaw any persons, horses or
associations conforming to its views
There is no necessity for any of the
much talked of outlawry among horse
men if all parties concerned are disnosed
to uphold the best interests of the turf.
This can easily be done by comm
the protection. of the Western Jockey
club, rather than trying to break down
a necessary constituted treaty.
'(.OpleS of tho rllloS ara now
hands OF the new Louisiana Jockey club.
ano VIII be ready for general distribution
within a week"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18

PRAYER. The silence was so deep that the
words of the speakers, pronounced in
tones hardly above the ordinary, could
be distinctly heard beyond those imme-
diately around the grave, and by these
massed around the elevation on which
the family and friends stood.
Instead of following the usual prac-
tice, which consists of dropping few
grains of dust on the coffin, three white
carnations were placed upon the lid.
When the last word had been said and
the service was over, the attendants low
cred the coffin to its place. To the last
1t bore the wreath from Mrs Harrison
and the bouquet Of lilies of the valley
from little Elizabeth. On the coffin was
placed heavy walnut protecting cover,
and then the granite roof Of the tomb
was lowered and closed
The last resting place of ex-President
Harrison is a tomb five feet deep, en-
cased in granite four inches thick and
covered with granite top of the same
thickness. On the reverse side Of the
cover is the simple inscription:
Benjamin Harrison, 1888 1901"
The interior of the tomb was decorat-
ed with flowers SO profusely that no
sign of earth or stone was visible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
FARMING OUTLOOK GOOD
LIGHT SNOW FALL. HAS NOT rEr,n
THE SOIL TOO
DRY
SEEDING WILL SOON BEGIN
Ground Wet at Commencement of
Winter and VIII Be Sufficiently
saturated-LRrge Increase
in Acreage.

Spring estimates as to the prospects for
good or bad season for the raisers of
wheat are not as a rule reliable, and as
often as not are wide of the mark, but
this year there seem to be indications
concerning which it is possible to speak
with some degree of certainty That the
winter will soon break up is evident, and
despite the comparative lightness of the
snowfall there is no doubt but that the
ground is we'll watered. Last fall, before
the winter frost set in, the~soil was very
damp, and at frequent intervals there
have been light falls of snow which have
been frozen hard, and when melted viii
be sufficient to thoroughly complete the
saturation of the earth. The wheat will
therefore be afforded a good start Farm
ers coming to the Twin Cities report that
the ground is everywhere in good condi-
ton to hold the seed The fact also that
wheat now rules about 10 cents higher
than it did at this time last year will also
influence many farmers to greatly in
crease their acreage.
The outlook for fax is excellent and in
some districts the acreage will be fully
double that of last year. If the old rule
holds good that a year of high prices
works for increased production in the
following year, there will be heavy fax
crop. Last year was a hard one for the
lax growers. Inc early QrOuth that KILL
ed SO much wheat operated against fax
as we'll. First came drouth, then too
much moisture, coupled with frost dam
age to Northern fax. In places farmers
plowed up their entire acreage, it being
worthless.
But while some lost their crops, those
fortunate enough to take in a fair yield
realized handsomely. In December last
No. l seed sold in the Twin Cities around
S75 and $3.50 bushel, and while there
have been declines since then, prices even
now are high by comparison with former
years. There can be no doubt that if the
present range is maintained many farm
ers will put in just little more fax than
last year.
To this factor must be added the in
creased acreage due to follow from the
opening of the new ground. Approx
mately 5000 new settlers have gone into
North Dakota, and much new land has
been settled This spring will see thou
sands of acres of new ground turned In
much of this flax will be sown There
will be difficulty in places to get seed
and this may hold down the acreage
somewhat, especially among the poorer
farms The large elevator companies have
often put out seed on time to help de-
serving settlers, and their policies will
without doubt be the same this year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
MANCHESTER MARKET.
Prices Firmer. but Volume Shows
Little Increase,

MANCHESTER, March 1.-THE local
market showed little improvement at the
end of the week in the volume of the
cloth trade, although this section was q
shade tirmer yesterday than earlier in the
week There was more inquiry in a few
directions, but the uncertainty as to the
future course of cotton deferred buyers
from entering upon transactions of any
great magnitude.
The few India orders received bore evil
dence Of the effect of the decline in cot
ton. The offers were frequently below
figures anxious sellers would accept The
China demand was moderate. The infor-
nation that goods are being forwarded
to Tien Tsin does not facilitate opera
tons. In the home trade operations
were steady. Many opinions were given
as to the worlds consumption of cotton.
Most judges agreed that less is being used
by Russia and the continent generally,
as we'll as the United States. The cotton
spinning trade in Russia is extremely
bad.
Yarns were steady with moderate
turn over, home users being more ready
to cover immediate requirements.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-18
YOUNG zIoNIsTs ENTERTAIN.
Excellent Programme and Dance
Given at Cambridge Hall.

The young FLORISTS OF ST. Paul gave a
We'll attended entertainment and ball at
Cambridge hall last night. Over 500 were
present, and all enjoyed the elaborate
programme that had been prepared by
the committee. BENJAMIN Colmenson,
president of the Zionists, delivered the
opening address, after which Miss Sophia
Tankenof rendered a beautiful selection
on the piano The recitation, 'sThe Boy
Orator of Veppo City," by Miss Estelle
Ffrestone, was very cleverly done. and
Miss Ida Finkelstein sang the waltz song
from Patterson so pleasingly that she
was rewarded with an encore The
Messrs. Cohen and Mr. Colmenson gave
dialogue entitled Scene from Saracen
Brothers and presented 1t in a way
that brought forth rounds of applause.
The programme closed with a well rem
dered vocal solo, Awake From Thy
Dream, Sweetheart" by Mr.. Harris Aron-
sohn. After the entertainment those pres
ent INDUCED in dancing, the music being
furnished by the Bostonian orchestra.
This was the most successful entertain
ment and ball given by this society this
season.