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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
THE SPIDER.
how Many Yards One Can Spin Is
an Interesting Question.

an Interesting Question.
wHow many yards of thread
can a spider spin?" asked a young
man who takes much interest in
insect life, according to the New
Orleans Times-Democrat. "There
is an interesting question for you
when you have nothing else to
think about. You would be sur
prised to know, ] dare say. l do
not know whether any of the in
sect experts have ever made eX-
periments with a view of de-
termining how many yards of
thread a spider can spin, but if
they have not they have in my
judgment overlooked an interest
ing point in the spiders life. j
caught one of the smaller kind in
my room the other day, and for full
ly three-quarters of an hour /
tried to exhaust the supply of web
the little fellow had about him, but
to no avail. made all kinds of eff
forts to force the spider to spin
himself out of thread. The chief
method was to get the insect to
crawl upon some object, like my
hat, for instance, and then shake
him off, forcing him to swing by
his web. BY jerking the thread
which | took on my hand was able
to force the spider 60 spin and I'M
roll his web until he would GET
tired and fall to the floor Then
would pick him up again and 90
Through the same process. kept
! this mp forat least thrcc.guartors
lof an -FOUR, and the insect seemed
to have some web left when I con
! cluded to give the task mp for The
time. How many yards of thread
l forced the spider to unroll / DO
not know, but can assure YOU thal
it was not a small quantity II
stretched out l suppose it would
have been long enough to reach
several city blocks. OF course. the
threads we're of a very fine and
fragile sort ] observed another
interesting thing while making
this little experiment, and that
was that the SPIDER was capable OF
making a few observations as he
went along. He learned Il thing
or two. For instance, at first
used my hat in order to get tho
spider from the floor by placing il
directly in front Of him and thus
forcing him to crawl upon il. This
worked all right for awhile. but
soon the little fellow began to get
on to the situation and ne quit
taking to the hat Try as would
could not get him to crawl upon
the hat. Whenever would place
the hat in his path he would fly
into perfectrage, fold and unfold
his feelers, pull himself mp i'm "a
wad, roll around the floor and
show other unmistakable signs
Of madness. He was simply fu-
.riOus. Directly hc felt the same
way about the piece Of cloth fused
to get him from the floor. Reason?
Well, | should say it was reason.
in higher order Of life, and ] do
not see why you should not call il
the same thing in spider life"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
IN 4 HURRY no EAT.
People Who PatrOnise Restaurants
Want Immediate Service.

People Who Patronize Restaurants
Want Immediate Service.
ut is very queer what ideas
some people have regarding eat
ing houses" said man who has
long been identified with the res
taurant business in Utica recent
ly, according to the Utica Journal.
"Ninety out Of every one hundred
people who enter a restaurant are
in hurry and expect to be waited
on Immediately. That is all right,
of course, and ordinarily they re-
ceiye prompt attention; but if
there happens to be a rush and
there are a dozen or so orders
ahead, then look out for breakers,
if the last conner is quick-tem-
pered or nervous. 1t is surprising
how many folks there are who in
other matters exercise a good
deal of common sense, but who, If
compelled to wait a few minutes
before their orders are served,
lose their tempers and their heads
at the same time To many such
customers it does not seem to mat
ter in the least what the occasion
of the delay may be; the fact that
there is delay is enough for
them, and oftentimes too much.
Excuses don't 60, and the only re
lief they can find for their sur
charged feelings is in condemning
the house or the walters, or both.
1t must necessarily happen occa.
lsiOnally in every restaurant
which has any considerable pat.
Ironagc that 90 or 30 people, and
perhaps more, will come in about
the same time. Then, of course,
it is ease of hustle all
around, and not only at the tables,
but in the kitchen, and Oftentimes
the walters are blamed when
there is not the slightest reason
for it, as the delay is in the Gull
nary department. But this is a
point which a great many tran.
silent patrons of a restaurant can
not understand, and, feeling it in
cumbent on them to give some
body n call down, after they have
seated themselves and played
with their knife and fork for few
minutes, they unlimber their bat
teries on the innocent waiter,
who, as a matter of fact, is just as
anxious to serve them and have
it over with as they are to be
served. No matter how promptly
their order may have been taken,
the waiter gets the blame if these
impatient individuals do not have
their food placed before them
just when they think it ought to
be- 1t is pretty good guessing,
too. that these fault-fnders are
the last ones in the world to think
of speaking words of encourage
ment or giving a tip to the waiter
who exerts himself to the utmost
to please them"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Your Druggist Sells II.

Joe Nurphey, a popular passen
ger conductor on the Big Four,
running between indianapolis. Ind,
and Springfield, Ohio, says that he
would not be alive today # be had
not used DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep.
sin, which cured him of a serious
case OF stomach and bowel trouble.
For sale by Cook 81 Higgins.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Cannon's Boom.

Members of the Illinois congress
ional delegation are booming Speak.
er Cannon for the vice.presidentiai
nomination, despite the claim OF
Indiana men that their state should
have the place.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
AS Regards the Strike.

Gen. Bates.will recommend that
no federal troops be sent to Colora-
do IN connection with the mine
strike, as it is his belief that the
local authorities will be able tc
cope with the situation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

This Is the season Of the year
when the prudent and careful
housewife replenishes her supply OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It
is certain to be needed before the
winter is over, and results are much
more prompt and satisfactory when
it is kept at hand and given as soon
as the cold is contracted and before
it has become settled in the system.
In almost every instance a severe
cold may be warded off by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the
first indication of the cold appears.
There is no danger in giving it to
children for it contains no harmful
substance. 1t is pleasant to take
both adults and children like it.
Buy it and you will get the best.
1t always cures. For sale by Cook
Il Higgins, druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.
A Suit for Possession.

Title to land worth ST, 900, ,O00
in the upper part of Manhattan is
claimed by 1900 heirs of the mem
bers of the old corporation of New
Harlem. A suit will be begun tc
secure possession.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Better Than a Plaster,

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain S Pain Balm and
bound on :he affected parts, is bet
ter than a plaster for a lame back
and for a pain in the side or chest.
Pain Balm has no superior as
liniment for the relief of deep seat
ed, muscular and rheumatic pains.
For sale by Cook 81 Higgins.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Explains High-sOunding Terms.

Prof. @. G, Hopkins of the Illi-
nois College of Agriculture explains
the meaning of some of the high
sounding terms used by mauutac-
turers of farm fertilizers,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

A glass or two of water taken
half an hour before breakfast will
usually keep the bowels regular.
Harsh cathartics should be avoided.
When a purgative is needed. take
Chamberlain S Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are mild and gen
tie in their action. For sale by
Cook & Higgins, druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

Prof. Charles S. Plumb of the
Ohio College of Agriculture de-
scribes the experiments of Charles
Goodnight of Texas in cross-breed-
ing buffalo with breeds of domes-
tic cattle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Isthmus will be Retaken.

Gen, Reyes, who arrived in New
Orleans and starts at once for
Washington, admits that Colombia
cannot make war on America, but
says the isthmus will be -etaken at
any cost
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
No Tariff Revision.

During a speech Oh the floor OF
the House Congressman Payne oil
New York declares the Republicans
will not attempt tariff revision I'M
til after the next presidential cleo
ton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
You Know what You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Ouinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. SOC.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Hanna FiOnOrs Labor Leaders

Senator Mark Hanna gives
breakfast in the Waldorf.Astoria
in honor of the labor leaders from
Montana who were the guests of
President Roosevelt recently.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
cIeveIand Not a Candldate.

Former President Grover Cleve-
land, in letter to Editor Nickel
way, Of the Brooklyn Eagle, an
.nounces unconditionally and IRE
vocably that he win not be a can
didate for the presidency.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
ITO Cure a Colo in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo QuInine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
mercy Il i fails to cure. 2 ".
Groves signature is on each
box 25c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

Women love a clear, healthy COM
plexion Pure blood makes it.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure
blood.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchi-
ness of the skin of any sort instant
ly relieved, permanently cured.
Doan's Ointment. AT any drug
store
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Cuban Imports.

Cuban imports for fiscal year to-
tai $62, 62O,279 against 500, O62, $50
for 1902; Al per cent. from United
States,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Result of a Fire.

-Four 6remen burned to death at
Omaha, Neb., and property loss Of
$500, 900 inflicted by FIRE in Allen
Bros. wholesale grocery and Pa
clfic storage building.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
. n 81 EEl g II x A.
Roors+bo 4, Tho Kind You Have bEayS BOgg6
signature q; G%rzHZAzz$M
Farmers Inetitute.

The growth and work of the State
Institute Of Wisconsin are
described. More than 100 meetings
will be held this winter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Hunters in Trouble.

Illinois hunters get into trouble
with game wardens in Wisconsin
and lose five deer and hunting out
fits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Trolley Passengers.

The electric roads of the United
States carried last year three
timeB the population Of the earth.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08
Terrible Floods.

Twenty thousand residents of st.
Petersburg driven from home by
floods.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

Neglected colds make fat grave.
yards. " DR.. Woods Norway Pine
syrup helps men and women to
happy, vigorous old age.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

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ssan he ,IhS Kind ysu HSw MusE BsIgf
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-08

q a 9To7EAs
Bear. 81. The Kind You lsw Mwgs Ds1Eia
' :; : Gz11zzz
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
scHwAB WILL BUILD SCHOOLS
Ex-President of Steel Trust Says He
VIII Emulate Carnegie.

Ex-President of steel Trust Says He
viii Emulate Carnegie.
Weatherly, Pa, Sept 21. - In pre-
senting the Mrs. Charles M. Schwab
school building to this town, Charles
NJ. Schwab. who up to short time ago
was the president of the United States
Steel Corporation, said that he in
tended to emulate the example set by
Andrew Carnegie, and will give his
entire fortune, variously estimated to
be from S12,O0O,OOO to s20,OOO,OOO, for
benevolent purposes.
Mr.. Schwab, however, says he viii
give his fortune to found industrial
schools and erect public school build
ings where they are most needed, but
least likely, without his aid, to mate
rialize.
The public schools, he said, deserved
in a great measure the credit for our
Industrial greatness. They are the
nucleus around which the greatest ma
ton in the world has been built. To
aid them. he said. was to aid this
country and to make it greater and
better than it is today.
For this reason he had decided to
devote his entire fortune to the fur
therance of education and particular!
Industrial education.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
Greatly Reduced Rates to Los Angeles
and San francisco and Return
via Southern Railway.

On October 7th to 10th, inclusive, specia
excursion tickets will be sold to Los Al geles
and San Francisco via Southern Railway ar
count A merlcan Bankers Associations very
low rates, tickets good to return until NJ :
vember SOth, 1903. kound-triprafe from Phil
ade phia 500, proportionale low rates from
other points.
In addition to the Standard Pullman draw
ing-roOm sleeping cars, operated dai y, the
Southern Railway opera es on fast trains, TIL
weekly, hign class, personally yes
tibuled excursion sleeping cars between
Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco
El PasO, in which the double berth rate Is
only s7.00
Excursion sleeping cars leave Washington
~ @ o. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
,'nas. L. Hopkins, District Passenger Agent
Southern Railway, S2S Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia, Pa, will furnish all Information.
O iQ
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
Iersev sehooI Law IIIeaal.

Trenton, N. j.. Sept. 22.-The court
of errors and appeals has rendered a
decision holding the general school law
of the state to be unconstitutional. This
law is generally known as the Mckee
law. and was passed about two years
ago. It was planned to be a general
revision of the school laws of the state.
The decision holds that it is per-
missible to place cities in one class and
all other municipalities in another
class. but that in other respects the
law is special. No opinion was filed,
and it is not expected that one will be
fled inside Of several days.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
Tour to the Pacific Coast.
Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, Account Meet
ing National Bankers Association.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Meet
ing National Bankers Association.
On account OF the meeting Of the National
Ban kers' Association to be held at San Fran
cisco, Cal, October 20 to 23 the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company offers a personally-c con-
Quoted tour to the Pacific Coast at remarka-
bly, low rates.
Baltimore, Washington, and other points on
the Pennsylvania Railroad east OF Pittsburg.
Wednesday. October IA, by special train OF
the highest grade Pullman equipment. A
ouick run westward to San Francisco will be
made, via Chicago, Omaha Cheyenne, and
Ogden. ,,--,-..
allowing ample opportunity to visit the near
by coast resorts, Returning stors viii oe
made at Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs,
Denver and 81. Louis. The party will reach
New York on the evening Of October 81.
Rouud-trip rate, covering all expresses Tor
eighteen davs. except hve days spent in San
Francisco, $3.50.
Rates from Pittsburg will be s. 90 less.
For full information apply to Ticket Agents,
or Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent,
Broad street station, Philadelphia, Pa
9I82t
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25

Don't make any mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp Root. Dr Kilmerls Swamp. Root
and the address, Binghamton, n, Y, on every
bottle.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
~ e.ntenned Ia peath.

Cynthiana, Ky, Sept 2S.-After
trial lasting eight days the jury in the
case of Curtis Jett, charged with the
murder of Town Marshal Thomas
CockrelI at jackson, Ky. July q, 1902,
rendered a verdict. of guilty and hxed
the punishment at death.
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
SAMUEL y. H'ILSON,
Funeral Director and EmbaImeI

Twenty-Five years experience in the abov
business with the assistance of my son, JONI
p. Wilson, enables me to guarantee saIlstac
lion. Everything first class with moderate
,harres. Black and white heal IS. Bodies
enabalmed or preserved by tn, 4ss OF ice
Mems black SUITS and robes; Iad.ys dresses
and robes children's shrowds always ~
stock. No extra charge made for my wite's
services when required All styles of Oofhnt
and caskets constantly in stock.
Telephone and telegraph communicanonh
promptly answered. No. extra charge tol
iistance Five per cent discount on all Ollls
paid within thirty days.
We ask for an examination OF our Fnrnl
ture Department when needing anything IL
Ids line.
SAM'L 7 WILSON M'T ON. MI
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25

offer in this paper and
send your address to
Dr.. KiIner & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. The
regnlar fiftY cent and
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25

cures made by Or.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
tits the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emil
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and Is
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25
DO YOU GET UP
WITH LAME BACK 2
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
Milford chronicle., 1903-09-25

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot is not rec
ommendedfor everything but you havekid-
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
lust the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that a special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried It, may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-04
COUNCIL MEETING
An Interesting Session Of the City Council Held
Last Night -

street committee with power to act.
Under the water committee, It
was reported that one side OF the
reservoir would be cleaned at once.
The report also stated there was
less accumulation found at the bot
tom of the reservoir than had been
expected.
Under the special committee, Mr..
Noll reported that he had completed
the iron work for some Of the re.
pairs ordered for the city building,
but that he had been unable to get
the proper gentleman 10 place the
same.
Under the same committee, MIR.
Bell stated that he had arranged
with proper persons to attend to
the laying of the walk from the en-
trance to the city building to the
street, but that he had as yet re-
ceived no report from him.
At this juncture, a communica'
tlon was read from J. w. Boyers
stating that the entrance to the
Peoples Bank building was dam
age to his property and asking that
the same be removed at once. After
some discussion of the matter, on
motion OF Mr.. Brown, the street
committee was instructed to ascer-
tain all the distractions on the
streets of the city and report at the
next meeting.
A petition for lights on Mccoy
heights was read and referred to
the proper committee with power
to act. -
Captain Bush appeared before
the councils IL the interest of his
chemical fire extinguisher. In
order to ascertain the views of the
fire department on the same, 1t was
continued until the next meeting.
A petition was presented signed
by J. II. Hanks and others praying
for an electric light at the corner
of Elizabeth and Water streets.
On motion of Mr.. Bell, the petition
was granted.
Some dog discussion followed,
but did not crystalline into action.
Mr.. Seal brought up the matter
| of a sign for the post Office. It
was ordered secured.
After the reading of the bills and
they resentation of the official re-
ports, council went Into executive
session. and after considering some
matters, adjourned at 1890. -: ..
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-04
Frederick, Md.

Mr.. Editor:
Permit me small space In your
paper to say few words In regard
to an item published In your paper
of July 18th on the cruel treatment
of horses In your locality. Feeling
a deep interest In the matter and
having my Indignation aroused l
cannot refraia from adding to your
protest being a member of the Hu'
name Society, I sm deeply interest
ed. We have a society here that
Is doing grand work and has &C.
compllshed much good.
If you have as your article states,
such Society In your place, I can.
not see why the members and
owners of horses permit them to be
driven or be In charge of such
heartless and cruel men as you
spoke of, who are not as good as
animals. It Is enough to arouse
the indignation of all the citizens of
any feeling whatever. I think 1t a
disgrace and crying shame to any
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-04
Funeral of C..
N. Mitchell.

The funeral services Of the late
G. M. Mitchell will be conducted
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o o'clock
at the M. E church by the pastor,
Rev. II. B. Bowden. The Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Of which deceased
was member. will attendin body
and take part In the ceremonies.
Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Friends of the family are invited TO
the obsequies.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-04

The city council met In regular
session last night. There was Inn
portan'. business before 1t, and all
the members of the council In the
city were In their seats at an early
hour. Bell and Ryan from the
first ward, Noll of the second. Krug
and Frame of the third and Seal
and Brown of the fourth answered
to their names. Mayor Meek,
after a few weeks recreation, was
In the chair, presiding with the
same grace and ability which char.
acterizes his handling of the gavel.
Birmingham was at the desk and
all the city officials on the floor.
The reading of the minutes OF
two preceding meetings consumed
quite an amount of time, They
were approved as read, and the
minutes Mr.. Birmingham produces
have never been surpassed In the
history of.the Office.
Under the report of the health
committee, a complaint came from
Mrs. Moran, who had completed
new house In the rear of the Wells
hotel, that the stable adjacent was
causing her tenants considerable
trouble. The matter was left with
the proper officials with directions
10 take the proper action at once.
Under the street committee, Mr.
RYAN called attention to the bridge
to Garry Owen. This had been up
before. Its discussion caused Con-
siderable interest, and the chances
are that the bridge will be repaired
Mr.. Bell, of the same committee,
called attention to the condition OF
Burt street, near Ryan's boiler
works. 1t was referred to the
proper committee.
Mr.. Krug, of the same commit
tee, brought up the matter Of
changing the pavement to the wharf
boat and extending the same fur
ther toward the low water line. In
the discussion, q petition, headed
by lanes Chambers and contain
| Ing the names of about all the peo-
pie In the city who have business
at the wharf, was read. On motion
of Brown, the petition and the paw
| Ing of the wharf was referred to the