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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
MURDER CHARGE
Against Col. MetcaIie, Applicant
For Pension Agent
Charged With killing An Un-
armed Filipino Prisoner.

A dispatch from Washington, un-
der date Of 18th instant, says that
before the Senate committee on pen
sions that day the charge against
Col. Wilder S. Metcalfe, Of kriing a
prisoner while in service - the
Philippine Islands, was revived.
Col. Metcalfe is the nominee q the
Office of pension agent at opeka,
Kas., and the charge j, made in
connection with the effort TO defeat
i his confirmation Gel. AMLetcalfe was
a major in the Twentieth Kansas
volunteers when the battle of Cal
loacan was fought and the charge
is that during the battle he shot
with his revolver a Filipino prison
oner who was unarmed and at the
time on his knees pleading for mer
cy. Afidavits from soldiers in the
Twentieth Kansas have been filed
with the committee and Capt. Ed
ward Boltwood, late captain Of
Company K, of this Regiment, APP
peared before the committee in per-
son. He pressed for full investiga-
ton, saying that the inquiry which
had been made by the War Depart
ment was superficial. The COM
mittee heard Capt. Boltwood at
length and at the conclusion of the
hearing Chairman Gallinger re-
ferred the nomination to Senators
Simon Scott and McCumber for fur
Their investigation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
PRINCE HENRY,
A Brother of Der Kaiser, is Conn
ing to America.

Prince Henry, who is coming to
America to represent the Kaiser at
the launching Of his yacht, learned
the English language from his
mother and it comes to him so natu-
rally that sometimes he unconscious
ly drops into 1t in moments of ab
straction. He is not muchof talkeF
either privately or publicly, but his
manner is agreeable and straight
forward and he is regarded as
knowing his profession extremely
we'll for a man of his high rank.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
THE MAGIC NUMBER.
Various Theories as to What 1t Is Take
Your Choice.

81 often hear of the magic num-
ber,' said some one. "What number
isit?"
"Why, nine, of course" replied
some one else. "There are nine
Muses., you know, and you talk of a
nine days wonder. Then you bowl at
nine pins, and a cat has nine lives"
"NonSensew broke in another.
"Scven is the magic number. Sew
enth heaven, don't you know, and all
that Seven colors in the rainbow:
seven days in the week; seventh son of
a seventh sou-great fellow; and"
"Tush, tush!' remarked third.
Gives acknowledgements. A man
has five fingers on his hand and five
toes on his foot. and he has five senses;
and"
"Three is undoubtedly the magic
number interrupted another, be
cause people give three cheers, and
Jonah was inside a whale three DAYS
and three nights, and if at first you
don't succeed, try, try again-three
times. you see!"
This was received with some con-
tempt by the company, and a soulful
youth gushed out:
1.-TWO, oh, two is the magic num-
Der. Ones self and one other! The
adored one! Just us twow
A hard-featured individual, who
had been listening to the converse
tion hitherto unmoyed. here re-
marked, in a harsh voice:
"The magic number is Number
One in this world, and ifyou want tc
succeed, never forget it,"
An interval Of deep thought onthe
part of all followed, after which they
went in silently to supper.-Londor
Tit-Bits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
Muchly narried.

A Bowling Green special says:
j. H.Scott, wanted here for bigamy,
was brought back from Union coun-
ty, Ky, and is now in Jail He is
said to have FIVE wives. He mar
ried Mrs. Mary A. Colt, in this
county. IN 1898. He left and it IS
claimed, has wife living in Huats-
vile, Ala He waived a. cxamin-
ing trial in the Police Court to-day.
His bond was fixed at 500 He
did not give bail anu went 10 jaIis
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers, Eczema,
Etc-..Mediclne Free.

II you have offensive pimples or
eruptions, ulcers on any part of the
body, aching bones or joints. falling
hair, mucous patches, swollen glands,
skin itches and burns, sore lips or
gums, eating, fostering sores, sharp,
gnawing paius, then you suffer from
serious blood poison or he begin
nings of deadly cancer. You may
be permanently cured bv taking Bo
tanic Blood Balm o. B b. made
especially to cure the worst blood
and skin diseases. 1t kills the poi
son in the blood, thereby giving
healthy blood supply to the affected
parts, heals every sore or ulcer, veen
deadly cancer, stops all aches ard
pains, and reduces all swellings.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malig
nant blood troubles, such as eczema.
scabs, aud scales, pimples, running
sores, carbuncles, scrofula, etc. Es-
peciallY advised for all obstinate
cases that have reached the second or
third stage. Druggists, 81. To
prove it cures. sample of Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by writing
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De
scribe trouble and free medical adj
vice given.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
A Century of Lighthouses

For the first century in the history
Of the lighthouse establishment It
cost the government 1913; 238. 925.8O,
from $22, 591.94 in 1871, to $3,5O3,-
994.12 in 1890, and for the last ten
years S34,41%5566S, from SO, 502,-
254.72 in 1893, to $4,669, 829.l6 in
1902.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
For Pneumonia.

Dr.C. ] Bishop, Agnew, Mich,
says: Il have used Foley S Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases
of pneumonia with good results in
every case. Bewareof substitutes
Sold by all druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness of the skin cured quickly
by Banner salve, the most healing
ointment in the world
IF BANNER SAGvE
doesn t cure your piles, your money
Will be returned. 1t is the most
healing medicine. Alldruggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17

The cotton goods manufacturers
will sndeavor to have congress
modify the Chinese Exclusion act.
They contend that the exclusion is
a menace 70 otherwise favorable
prospects for their industry.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
THE EGYPTIAN Lotus.
successfully Grown by Horticultural
in Colorado

in Colorado.
An Egyptian lotus flower, the first
in Colorado, has been grown by r. V.
Pickett, Of Lakewood. The flower
ceased blooming during thesummer,
after having had six blooms during
the summer. Mr.. Pickett member
Of the state horticultural board. and
has wide experience as a florist and a
gardener He has only one plant Of
the lotus The lotus grows in water
about two feet deep, puttingupalargo
round leaf from a stem directly in
the center. The leaf is covered with a
yelyety nap. which keeps drops Of
water from penetrating its texture. 50
that they will roll around on it, sur
face like drops Of quicksilver The
flower comes late in the summer. be-
ing put forth on a thin stalk project
ing about foot over the leaf The
flower is Of a delicate peachblow tint.
and has a strong though delicate odcr
quite unlike the perfume Of any 9TH
er flower. 1t is about eight inches in
diameter, and shaped somewhat like
tulip. 1t lasts three days and then
falls to pieces. They are not I'M
known in the east, but very few are to
be found in thewest.- Denver Times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
eel NataIsd.

Some people are 50 goodrnatursd
ll.,1- =. disagre2 yIa..-- Atshison
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-01-17
His First Trip Abroad.

A mans first trip abroad takes all
the concOt out Of him, but his COM
ing back fhs him full again TO over
Chicago Daily News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
BASE BALL.

A loose but interesting game occurred
Saturday between the Newports and the
Cardinals. Howard was way off by
reason of illness and Newport 10y clean
hitting got 4 runs in the first inning
and more in the second. The Cardin-
ais scored once in second inning, making
game stand Newports 8, Cardinals l..
Then the latter got down to business and
their opponents only scored once during
the remainder of the game. Good work
with stick and good base running brought
the Cardinals slowly up and when the
game was finished they were victors of
a hard, uphill fight.
For some time people have been Won
deripg what our boys would do in case
another team got the lead on them.
They know now. Saturdays game dem
onstrated that the courage of our boys is
great and that they are never defeated
till three are out in the last inning.
Steady did good work on Sd.
The umpiring was good and there
were no kicks coming from either side.
The score:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
lunenburg.

Caleb Long has sold his handsome
pair of horses to Col. Barron.
Judge Chase was in town on official
business July Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord of Burlington were
guests at the Heights House a part of
last week.
Will Bell is building a piazza and
making other Improvements aud repairs
on his house.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Stearns
Wednesday.
Mrs. A. w. Scott and son, of Grove
ton, n. H., have been visiting among
friends here for a week.
A large number of our people attended
the circus at Lancaster last Friday.
Miss Belle Robinson is visiting her
friend, Miss Nettie Ball.
Mrs. Marion Bell has gone to Lisbon,
n. H., to visit her parents.
Col. Oscar Barron of the Fabyan and
Mr.. Lane of the Twin Mountain were in
town Saturday.
Louie Chandler and family of Palmer,
Mass, and Charles King and family of
Whitefield spent Sunday with Mrs. c.
w. King. They have just returned from
camp at the head waters of the Connect
icut river.
Irving Dawson of st. Johnsbury is
spending a part of his vacation with his
grandparents and other relatives here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18

Miss Alice Smith of Berlin is spending
her vacation in town.
Herbert Aldrich after residence Of
some time at Rosedale, Neb., came home
last week.
[. Is. Norton and wife of Gorham are
ON a vacation, passing it here and at
West Charleston.
The first Sunday excursion Of the sea-
son on the G. T. r. to Portland and Old
Orchard takes place next Sunday.
The Ladies of the G. A. r. will give
a tea in G. A. r. hall Wednesday July
%. Tea served for 10 cents from to T..
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. Geo. II. Fitzgerald arrived here
from Portland last week to remain dur
ing the summer, and is pleasantly locat-
ed at the Lakeview. We all hope the
change will be beneficial to her.
Under certain conditions l.. +. Jones
gives free to all their choice of straw
hats in his store. His new advertise
ment this week on the first page gives
the necessary information on the subject.
Plants moving pictures in the Island
Pond House Hall Monday evening gave
pleasure to all in attendance. The pic
lures shown were very good and the
musical entertainment, consisting of i'll
ustrated songs, was much enjoyed.
The Maine Central give special low
rates for an excursion to Old Orchard
SundayJuly 81, the route taking in the
White Mountains and the great Craw-
ford notch. The train leaves North
Stratford at $50 A. NJ, and the fare is
only sl.65.
The apron and handkerchief sale of
the Congregational Ladies Aid held at
the opera house Tuesday was decided
success, despite the unfavorable weather.
The ladies had collected aprons from all
the counties in the state and handker-
chiefs from all the states in the union.
Refreshments were served during the
afternoon and evening. A fair number
attended the concert in the evening at
which our local artists did themselves
proud. They were assisted by Mrs. Eta
Landry and Miss Dale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
CRANKY.

Perhaps quite a number will be Inter-
ested to know who helped pay the min
lister in CRANKY about three quarters of
century ago, and for their benefit we
copy from an old subscription paper. 1t
is in the once familiar hand writing of
Joel Bassett, at the time mentioned a
thriving and prosperous farmer, living
on what is now known as the Henry
Buzzell pasture, and reads as fellows-
"Granby, Sept. I'd, A. d., 1928.
ave the undersigned being DESTROYS
of having the ordinances of the gospel
administered among us engage to pay
severally the sum annexed to our names
respectively for the purpose of hiring
Revd. William Hutchinson to preach the
gospel in this town for a part of the time
for the year ensuing, and we hereby en-
gage each for himself to pay the same
over to Martin Joslyn, Esq, in the course
of one year from the date hereof on con-
dition the Revd. VIM. Hutchinson does
preach it out at the rate of four dollars
per week, one-half cash and the other
half grain at the market price,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
Summer School at Island Pond.

The Essex County Summer School
will be held at Island Pond July 2S-Aug-
ust g. The following instructors have
been engaged: John l.. Alger, Principal
of the johnson Normal School, instruct
or in practical pedagogy, geography and
methods; Mrs. Edith Goodyear Alger,
instructor in drawing, primary methods
and nature study; Walter ID. Pa.so, S,
Essex Junction, VT, instructor in arith-
metic, Vermont history and civics; Mrs.
A. ID. Pollard, Steep Falls, Me-, subjects
to be assigned. Thursday evening july
81, Hon. II. ID Holton, NJ. d., will lee
ture upon school sanitation. There will
also be lectures by Prof. l.. K. Jones of
Burlington, Porter II. Dale of Island
Pond and f. Schuyler Mathews, dates
and subjects Of which will be announced
next week. Board in private families
may be obtained at reasonable rates. For
further particulars apply to Helen NJ.
Blake, County examiner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
Lexington and So. Canaan.

Nelson Holbrook of Whitefeld, n. H.,
was here last Monday.
While John German was passing across
hi pasture the other day he saw large
bear chasing his sheep. The bear did
not desist at sight of the man until Cor
man, who was unarmed, pelted it with
stones which finally caused Bruin to
abandon his meal of mutton until a
more convenient season.
Another game of base ball came off
last Saturday between the Columbus
and Lemingtons in which the latter were
victors 10y the narrow margin of one run,
the score being Lemingtons l3, Column
bias u.
r. X. Poole of Guildhall, deputy sher-
i'll, was in Lexington last week on Off
cial business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
Among our Neighbors.
Bloomfield.

Sabin Fuller was up from Maidstone
Tuesday.
Mrs. Cordelia Spencer and Mrs. Ada
Stafford are visiting friends this week in
Lancaster, n. III.
Nj. r. Blodgett died last Saturday
night at tie home of his daughter in
Columbia, n. H., aged 50. Funeral serv-
ices were held at the NJ. +. church Tues
day afternoon.
A son was born to Harry Irwin and
wife July Z, and daughter to Tom
Short and wife July II.
Mrs. Mike ODowd died last Sunday
after lingering illness with consump-
ton, aged about 20.
Charles Brasse has bought the Joseph
Gosselin house on Maple street.
Z. w. and ii. A. Spencer are cutting
the grass on j. c. Hutchins's farm in
Brunswick.
Sam Ramsey is haying for David
Rowell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
NEWPORT

NoIES.
At the conclusion of the game New
ports VS.. Cardinals the Shirt Makers and
a "scratch nine" tried conclusions, the
Shirt Makers completely outplaying
their opponents and winning by a score
of I6 to 4.
At the game next Saturday the Car
dinals will be up against strong team
from Lancaster and it will without doubt
be the game of the season. Flaherty
expects to resume his place behind the
bat at this game.
Last week Wednesday Island Ponds
battery, Howard and Bishop, went to
Littleton to assist the Lancasters. The
latter were defeated by score of to 4.
Our boys gave good account of them
selves as will be seen by the following
report of the game copied from the Man
chester Uuion:
Littleton's recognized team, includ
ing its Holy Cross battery, made its first
appearance Wednesday, when a large
crowd saw Lancaster defeated in close
game. Lancaster was also making it's
initial appearance and presented an
Island Pond battery, which made an ex-
cellent showing against the famous coll
eye pair. The score was tied twice. Out
side of Coakley's wonderful pitching and
the clever all around work of Lancaster S
battery, there were no features.
The report of the Lyndonville Journal
of the game between the Lyndonville
boys and the Cardinals of Island Pond
is as follows -" Eight of the Lyndon
vile base ball boys went to Island Pond
July 4 to watch Mr.. Essender play a
match game with the Island Pond team
Mr.. Essender did excellent work, strik-
ing out eighteen men but was finally de-
feated by the Island Pond boys by a
score of IL to q"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
Local Business Notices.

warm NeathSI nboNcci WV ~ bo1-
wOrth's.
FOR SALE
my house and lot, on most desirable
terms to the purchaser. Apply to Geo.
II. Vallee, Island Pond, VT.
Screen paint at Bosworth's.
DIR. Sutton, Surgeon Dentist, will be
in town from the 10th TO the goth of
each month. Office at the Lakeview.
WANTED.
Wanted 200 hens, also turkeys, for
which will pay highest market price in
cash. AT home first three days of each
week. Richard Maplesden, Morgan
Centre, Vt.
A bargain in a second hand reaper
and binder at Bosworth's.
Wool CARDING. Barton Wooden
Mills carding and greasing Sc. Wool
left at Geo. w. Brackets store West
Charleston and Jason Allard's store,
West Burke carded and returned at
same price.
Girls Wanted. Fifty opera
tors wanted. Steady employment and
good wages. Write for particulars. The
G. A. Cane Shirt Co, Island Pond, VT.
A capable woman for kitchen work
can obtain a good position for the sum-
mer at the Willoughby Lake House. APP
ply at once to Mrs. n. X. Richardson,
Willoughby, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18

Ralph Bedard of Boston is spending
his vacation here with his brother Ar
thur, who boards with Mrs. V. Carpenter
at Norton Cottage.
Gov. Dale of Coatioook and f. j. Par
sons of Island Pond were in town last
week to look after the sale of the Nelson
Beecher Falls was the purchaser.
Little Joe Roby Of Canaan is visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Haley.
Mrs. r. j. Carpenters friends win be
glad to hear that she Is now able to walk
out a little and enjoy the July sunshine
and scenes of nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
Norton.

Mrs. Chas. Chesney and little daugh-
ter of Lakeport, n. H., are the guests of
Mrs. Homer Ducharme.
Mrs. Vim. Bishop and her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Burgess, both of Newport,
are the guests of Miss Edith Damon.
Mrs. Foregraves has returned from
Island Pond where she has been visiting
| friends.
"Pete" Wilmot IF Island Pond was in
town Monday.
The ladies of st. Demands Church
will have concert and supper at the
Upper Mills the 26th of this month. All
are cordially invited to attend.
John Damon is home from East An
gus.
S. A. Baldwin, A. A.. Lyon, o. II. +
Webster and H. w. Marsh went to
Stanstead Tuesday to attend the Ma
sonic banquet.
Joseph Laverture and Ellen Vincent
both of Norton were united in marriage
Monday, July IA.
Those who did not attend the illus
trated lecture in the Baptist church last
week Thursday missed very pleasant
and instructive evenings entertainment.
The illustrated hymn Crock of Ages"
sung by the audience, was very Impress
i've. Come again Mr.. Reekie.
Mrs. l.. Ryer of Connecticut is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Phil Bourbeau.
Mrs. A. j. Gordon of Coaticook spent
Sunday with her brother, o. II. E. Web
ster, at Stanhope.
A very pretty wedding took place in
st. Demands Church Tuesday, July 10,
when Miss Della LaPointe of Norton and
Joseph Gloyd of Sherbrooke were joined
in the bonds of wedlock by FIR. Kelly.
The bride was daintily attired in dove
colored henrietta and white silk. She
is highly esteemed young lady and has
a wide circle of friends. Mr.. Gloyd is
almost stranger here. The happy
couple left for Montreal directly after
the ceremony amidst shower of rice.
The good wishes of many attend them.
They return to us on Thursday next,
when grand ball will be held at the
Stetson House Hall in honor of the
occasion.
Rumor goes that wedding bells will
soon again chime out their fastest.
We rejoice to state that Mrs. J. W.
Carpenter is on the gain, though still
very weak. She has been great sufferer
during the past week and for days her
life was despaired Of, but under the skill.
full treatment of DR.. Darche and the
careful attention of nurse O'Hearn it is
hoped she may be spared to her family
and many friends.
4 b Couture was taken to the Sacred
Heart hospital at Sherbrooke few days
since by his brother Frank, accompanied
by l.. Saucier. 1t is not as yet decided
whether amputation of the affected limt
, will be necessary.
The Misses Myrtle, Hazel and Halle
Ames of Island Pond have been the
} guests of their sister, Mrs. l.. A. Marsf
of Stanhope, Que.
Will O'lIearn is entertaining a sister
and friend from Barton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18
CuiIdhall.

Harley S. Hall commenced haying
last week.
Mrs. Guy c. Hayes who has been quite
i'll is much better.
r. X. Poole visited Colebrook, N. H.,
last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Webb returned
home last week from their visiting trip
to Lyndon and johnson.
The Methodist society rendered a re-
ception to Rev. j. o. Sherburne, presid-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18

Thos. Shields of Groveton and Mrs.
Sarah Z. Guilmette of the same place,
formerly of Island Pond, were united in
marriage by Justice Marsh July ., at an
early hour, 1890 o'clock. The happy
couple were on their way from the OBJ
servance of Dominion day, and left here
that night for Groveton.
Miss Comic Marsh has gone to the
Cold Spring House to spend few days
with a friend, Miss Mollie Lowell Of CO.
aticook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-07-18

ing elder of the St. Johnsbury district,
at the Grange hall last Saturday evening.
Ii was an enjoyable occasion TO all.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1902-02-19


Brussels, Feb. IS said that
the desire to keep secret the depart
.ure Of DE-. Mueller, the former con-
sui Of the Orange Free State il Hol-
land, for the United States. was SO
keen that the Boer emiissary booked
his passage under an assumed name.
According to inf ma tion from re-
ssponsible Boer quarters, Mr.. Kruger's
letterto President Roosevelt, Of which
DR.. Mueller is the bearer, hoes not
appeal for intervention, but expresses
regret that he is unable at present to
personally congratulate President
Roosevelt on his accession to office,
and concludes with gra TIFF led allu-
sion to the numerous invi tons to
visit the great republic which have
arrived, and are still arriving.
Besides recognizing the Boer
propaganda in the United States De.
eller viii direct his efforts princip-
ally to obtaining government prohi-
bition Of the exportatio Of articles
regarded by the Beers as contraban
of war, thus Indirectly eiciting an
opinion on the war from the United
States government.
Dr.. Muell er is support ed BY wealthy
Boer sympathiers in Europe and has
great hopes regarding the result OF
his mission. H5g$s.55aa