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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
QUEER CAUSES OF FIRES.
Cat May Have Set Gin Ablaze-Ad-
iuster's Experience.

Juster's Experience.
"a fire insurance adjuster runs
afoul of many queer happenings"
said one of these gentlemen a
short time ago, according to the
New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
q once had TO adjust a fire loss
in a country cotton gin. The gin
wasn't totally destroyed, and the
origin of the fire was a complete
mystery, not a soul in connection
with the gin being able to explain
the cause of the fire. All precau.
tions necessary in a steam gin
plant had been carefully observed
and no fire or matches had been
permitted near the cotton. After
careful investigation with no re-
suits ! began to examine the
burned part of the building, and it
struck me that some substance
might have struck the teeth of the
gin and ignited the cotton. After
a most careful search, what do
you think / found? Some small
charred bones, which offered suffi-
cient explanation. i showed the
bones to the manager of the gin,
and after thinking a moment he
exclaimed: why, that's all that's
left of our old cat and her Kittens
He said that he had missed the
cat and kittens, but thought they
had been destroyed in the fire.
and never dreamed that they had
caused the fire. From this eXpla
nation it appeared that the cat
took her kittens to the cotton bin
above the gin, and, having gone to
sleep, was carried down into the
gin, and the bones striking the
saws caused the fire.
"AnotheT case came under my
observation which caused me
some amusement. A saloon keep
er had a fire, during which Is bar
rels of whisky were rolled out Of
the building, and after the fire
was put out they we're rolled back.
The damage was very slight on
the building and stock, but he
claimed a loss of about One-third
of each barrel of whisky rolled
out, caused, as he claimed, by leak
age. The barrels were gagged,
but l didn't believe him and held
up his claim. soon afterward
got hold of the revenue inspector
for the district and got his report
on the mans whisky, whict
proved that at the time of the fire
there was more whisky in the bar
rels than there was when the i'll
spectOC gagged it, which was a vi
OlatiOn of the internal revenue
law. The inspector took my en-,
and Immediately went down anC
made another inspection, with The
result that the saloon keeper was
fined $500 for having eOntFabaDC
whisky on hand, and, in addition
eight barrels of the liquor wPrt
forfeited. Did l pay the claim
Well, l guess not" .,,..,.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27

lone of my children was taken
with cramp collie aud suffered Sc
verely, says S. B. Elzee, of Mo
nett, Mo. T te'ephoned for a doctor,
then gave dose of Chamberlain s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, and a few minutes later a sec
ond dose. Before the doctor came
the child was relieved. For sale
by Cook & Higgins, druggist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Billed Charges AGAINST Three.

At Louisville FIRE chief Tyson
filed charges with the sBoard; of
Public Safety against three FIRE.
men, charging them with unbecom-
ing conduct during the burning Of
the old MASONIC building last week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
England's Oldest Organ

England's oldest organ is in
Barnsbury Street Congregational
church, Islington. 1t was built in
1860 for Westminster abbey.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Failed to Show Up.

Two of the six young dentist in.
dicted for practicing without di.
Plomas failed to appear in the
Criminal Cou<t and bench warrants
were issued for their arrests.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
B. oil. F. in Session.

Grand trustees of the Brother
hood of1Locomotive Firemen met
at Peoria, I'll, Monday and elected
a new secretary and treasurer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
JUST WHAT YOU NEED
ohamberIain's Stomach and Liv
Tablets,

G.
When you fell dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in
the mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipat-
ed.
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and ipv'gorate your stom-
ach, and regulate your liver and
bowels. Price IS cents per box.
For sale by Cook & Higgins, drug
gists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
THIS is AFAcT
which may be demonstras
ted by trying a course of
t TUFTS Pills
Are in Washington

Gen. John b. Castleman and Mr..
Logan Murray are in Washington
Tor the purpose of urging the selec-
ton OF an army post Este. near
Louisville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Appealed to Supreme Court.

Margaret Cunnius, of Sacrament
to, Cal, has appealed to the United
States Court to declare her legally
alive.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Touched For SI6s.

Louis c Johnson, of Copenhagen,
Denmark, was touched for S165 by
a three-card monte man in a saloon
near Sixth and Markets streets,
Louisville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
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
Quinine in tasteless form. Ne
Cure, No Pay. soc.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27

For sick headache try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets;
they will ward off the attack if
taken in time. For sale by Cook g.
Higgins, druggists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27

No matter how long you have had
the cough; it 1t hasn't already de-
veloped into consumption, DR..
Woods Norway Pink Syrup will
cure il.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Died in Hospital.

Abraham Epstein, lorty-fve
years of age, died at the city hos
Pital IN Louisville from blood
poisoning resulting from a broken
leg.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Affect IsO. 600 Operatives.

The 10 per cent. cut in wages in
augurated at mills in southern
New England will affect 1l5,000
operatives.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
A Good Way, Too.

The way to convince SEINE PEG.
pie is by letting them Alone
Washington Qal Democrat.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
DESTROYED By Fire.

Fire at midnight Monday at
Lawrenceburg, Ky, destroyed
property worth SIC, 900.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Found Dead.

]. f. Whelan was found dead in
the "red-light" district of Bowling
Green.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
A FACT
ABOUT THE "BLUES"

What is known as the "BImes'
Is seldom occasioned by actual exist
ing external conditions, but in tn e
great majority of cases by a disorder
cd TVEp
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27
Emperor Directs.

Emperor William directed the
German authorities officially to re-
cognize the republic of Panama.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-27

LAAx-FOs liver II: ' ssd E ssa$syss..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
wilkins's Identity.

When Beriah Wilkins, who Is now the proprietor of The Washington Post. was in Congress from Ohio. he was also Pres ident of national bank, says The Chi cago Journal.
 He was ordered away by his physician for a rest. and went to village in Geor- gia. where hs knew nobody and where nobody knew him. and nobody apparently cared to. He sat around the hotel for two weeks. Then he decided to so back to Washington.
 He found he did not have enough money to pay his hotel bill and railroad fare. He did not care to make a check. so he walked over to the little bank on the pub lie square and told the aged banker who he was. saying he desired to make draft for $20o on the bank of which he was President. ..t e.- ..- --
 q don't know you," said the banker. but you can make the draft and if the bank honors it I will give you the money"
 'T can't wait that long," Wilkins re- piled. T want the money now"
 Identify yourself" said the banker MT. Wilkins showed the banker his name as President of the Ohio bank in the bank directory, and produced some letters.
 That's all right" said the banker, 'but l can't let you have the money on such an Identification" er ..31 5.~.l
 Wilkins argued. The banker was ob- durate. Finally. after an hours talk. the banker softened and said: Let me see the tag on your shirt. If the initials are right I'll cash the draft" Wilkins opened his waistcoat- The letters "J. P. B., loOmed red and distinct on the tag.
 He had one of half a dozen shirts his shirtmaker had sold him for cost because the man for whom they were made didn't take them. .t'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
WORK OF THE MINERS
DECEMBER DISTRACT CoNvEN-
 TIoN IS ABOLISHED.
Hereafter all the Officers Will be Elected at the June Meeting, When 6 Wage Scale is
 Decided on.

Biruaingham, Dec. 16.-(Speciai.)-Th prinGipaF business transacted today at the convention, of Alabama District NO. ~. United Mine Workers of America, was the adoption of resolution abolishlng the December convention of the district or Ranization. This means that only one ses- sion a year will be held and that Will De in June when the scale convention IS al. ways held. The officers will be elected and such other business as may come up will be transacted at that time.
 The convention also decided to abolish the district assessment of fifty cents per capita which mas been on since September i. The statement was made in open ses- sion that an assessment is absolutely necessary on account of three strikes be- ing maintained at present, at Virginia City, Cordova and Aldrich, and other ex- traordinary expenses. It was shown that something like $1,7OO per month was be- ing spent through the troubles.
 In executive session the convention de- cided on a committee to arrange for de- Tense fund which will probably be the same as an assessment. though it Is pro- posed to make cheaper assessment than that which has been in effect.
 By abolishing one of the annual con- ventions the district organization of the coal miners and the various locals will save several thousand dollars. Tomorrow the convention will hear reports from the standing committees and an interesting session will follow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
STRONGEST EVIDENCE OF FAITH
E. G. Fowler Guarantees that Hyomei Will Cure the Worst Case of cA- tarrh in Montgomery.

When one of the most reputable con cerns in Montgomery guarantees that a medicine will effect cure or he will re- fund the money, 1t speaks volumes as to the merits of that remedy. It is in this way that Mir. Fowler Is selling Hyomel. the treatment that has made so many remarkable cures of both acute and chronic catarrh in Montgomery and vii cinity
 Hyomei is not a pill nor is 1t a liQu!d that has to be taken with a tablespoon Or wineglass. Just breathe 1t by the aid of an inhaler that comes in every outfit and benefit will be seen from the first treatment
 It destroys all germ life in the air pas sages and lungs and enriches and purifies the blood with additional ozone. It cures catarrh of the head and throat. or of the stomach. liver and kidneys. Wherever mucous membrane contains catarrhal germs, there Hyomei will do its work of healing. When using this treatment, the air you breathe will be found like that on the mountains high above tho sea level, where grow balsamic trees and plants Wnlcn hdhe the ar pure Oy BlVlng off volatile antiseptic fragrance that IS hearing to the respiratory organs.
 A complete Hyomef outfit cosLs but S1 O0 and includes an inhaler, dropper and suf- ficient Hyomei for several weeks treat ment.
 Remember that if Hyomei does not cure you, Mir. Fowler will refund your money. This is good time to cure catarrh by this natural method, and prevent catar- rhal colds that are so common at this season O-tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17

Ten citizens of Montgomery. out of ls7 applicants, were given the ancient ana honorable p1sS ho,n title of oy fohce They will answer the roll-call at police headquarters at 6 o'clock this evening and will be assigned to night duty.
 These patrolmen were appointed by Chief Gerald by authority of 2 recent resolution of the City Council directing the employment of ten additional patroi- men. thereby increasing the numerical strength of the entire police department
 These are Lucky Ones.
 The names, ages. residence and previ- ous occupations of the successful appll- cants who will begin to serve the city to- night are as follows: .aE
 J. A, Watson, Q years. merchant, D Henry T. Ragland.. 8 years. street car conductor. 31 Burton Avenue.
 Troy Murrell, 30 years. street car motor man. 515 Jefferson Street.
 N. P. Huffman. 9 years. clerk. 1to Mo- W. N. Barkiey, 30 years produce ner- chant. 705 South Decatur Street.
 w. J. Pendegrass, SS years, locomotive engineer. 12S Clay Street.
 H. c. Mahler. s5 years, clerk, s15 South Court
 J. A. Thorn. 30 years. watchman. sas Adams Street.
 H. c. Duke, fl years, farmer. 12a North Pat Boyle, S2 years, paperhanger. corner McDonough and Randolph Streets.
 Messrs. Mahler and Ragland have been serving as supernumerary patrolmen' They are advanced to the regular force and Chief Gerald will name two super numerary officers today or tomorrow.
 MT. Ragland has served term as sher- ifr of Russell County. He came to Mont
 Duke a Prize Officer.
 EV,k Dot N1rln nNnV1nfanu fn hA- come the pride of the force. He would undoubtedly excite the admiration of President Roosevelt.
 Why exclaimed Chief Gerald, "that man has twelve children-twelve. Don't you think he deserves a place on the force? And him but fl years old"
 The ten new men. according to police regulations, were subjected to 2 careful Robert Goldthwaite. Each one of the men sent up for examination passed suc- cessfully the scrutiny of the physician:
 Patrolman Pendegrass will hold the rib- bon for the most perfect man on the
 ''Tne doctor said" declared Chief Ger aid, that Pendegrass was as perfect q specimen of manhood as he had ever seen."
 There were 1S7 applicants for the ten places, and they came from men in all walks of life. Each application was ac- companied by a blank setting forth per. was recommended by ten reputable clti- gems of Montgomery
 Why They Were Selected.
 Chief Gerald said he selected the ten men because of their recommendations, their physical appearance and their ap parent mental capacity. He declared that he did not have more than a casual &C., quaintance with any one of the ten new patrolman. After having examined their mental equipment, they were sent to the physician.
 No other applications were considered.
 The new men will go on the night force and two old patrolmen will be promoted from the night force to the day force. This will give the city eight new men al night and two new ones in the day. Foot patrolmen of all classes are paid $65 a month.
 The appointments of Chief Gerald will be approved by the City Council at its regular meeting Monday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
History of tha Three Balls.

Julian King Colford's ''The Signs of Old
 London in December St. Nicholas.
 Lombard Street, noted in history as the great London Street for bankers, derived it's name from the Longobards, race of rich bankers who settled there in the reign of Edward II, and whose badge, the three golden balls. taken from the lower part of the arms of the Dukes of Medici. continues to this day to be the sign of pawnbrokers-money-le The balls on the rich crest of the Medici were blue. and only during the last half-century have they, in the pawnbrokers' signs. been RiIded. The position of the balls is popu- larIy believed to indicate that there are two chances to one that what Is brought there will not be redeemed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
HOPE FOR FREE DELIVERY.
Information Regarding Gadsden's
 Postofice is Asked.

Gadsden, Dec. 16.-(Special.)-The First Assistant Postmaster General has called upon Postmaster Stand.fer for a detailed report of the receipts and disbursements of the Gadsden postofflce. population 1T the city, the nearest postoffice and many other things relating to the office. From this 1t is thought that the government Is making arrangements to put in free de- livery in the city From October 1. 1y02. to September 30. 1908. the receipts of the Gadsden postoffice was $10 3S7.12. the larg: est known in the history of the office, and the receipts are steadily growing.
 The board of Mayor and Aldermen held a meeting in the city hall last night for the purpose of arranging for an election to be held in the citd of Gadsden at the court house January 19 for the purpose of per.1fting the qualified voters of Gads- den to vote upon and decide the question as to whether bonds of the city shall issue in the amount of $10 900 to run A' a pe- riod of thrift years from the date of is- suance and to bear per centum interest, for the purpose of constructing and op- erating a system of water works.
 The Etowah County Medical Association has elected c. l.. Murphree County Health Officer Dr. Camp, the former health of. ficer Is in New York attending lectures. and pr. Murphree was elected in his place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
Ia Football Good sportp

Minneapolis Tribune
 George E. Merrill. President of Colgate University. asks this question, and pro- ceeds to answer it at some length In the North American Review He thinks enae the game must be eminent successful as an entertainment, when 5000 people are willing to leave homes and business and sit for hours on rough boards In chill November winds to witness hootoalI game between rival col eges,
 Promising that football is a manly game and not a game for hoyE. President Mr. Till goes on to enumerate its advantages in the way of preparing men Tor hardship through severe training, He says that 1t also teaches self-control under the most intense excitement. trains the judgment to decide quickly and accurately. "cultivates observation. gives power 10 detect. re- member. anticipate. interpret ana tnWart the plans of opposing minds; inculcateS prompt obedience and so preoccuptes the attention of students to the exclusion Of much that was formerly mischievous in college life that it has become tns aliy or or good order and reasonable living. In view of all these good things, 1t would be unfortunate to have the game abolished But it might be made less dangerous and better sport ,. = Rards the game as too serious to be called snort He agrees with President Eliot, who calls 1t war" and with Professor HoiIia who says that no mere sport should fhus nut life in peril. Another reason given why football should not be consid- cred good sport is the stopping of good play by opposition and interference Base; bali resents as foul any attempt I,,s to @ spoil allow the tripping up of the man who rnns the bases. or any other of those un- fair advantages practieed in football. All Oh5ection is also made to the calling of lime st the very moment when one side is inst on the point of scoring; to the in- troduction of fresh men into the game - eide have haau moved from the field from injury or ex- haustion. and those on the other side are af the point of exhaustion, and to the great inequality in the scores of the inter-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17
CHAMBERLAIN AT WORK.
Preparing Tariff Bill for Submission
 to fhA Nation

London, Dec. 1s.-Now that London has given by the election to parliament from the Lewisham and Duiwich districts of two supporters of Joseph Chamberlain's
 fiscal policy. such proofs of it's enthu- siastic approval of preferential and retail iatory tariffs. tbe movement may be ex- pected to attain greatly increased i'm petus throughout the country.
 Indeed, Mir. Chamberlain's plans already are in more forward condition than gen. orally known. He has become engaged in getting together committee to make inquiries among the various branches of trade at home and abroad, whose work he expects will result in clearing away many difficulties. The committee will con- sist of about thirty men of business training and the highest standing and will begin work in the near future. Men from all the centers or Industry. both Tn the United Kingdom and in the colonies. will participate in this inquiry. Sub-cofn- mittees will be formed to deal with each branch of trade. They will meet tri- weekly until the business is finished.
 When the rel orts are completed, MT. Chamberlain expects to be in position to formulate tariff bill acceptable to the country and which will not only foster imperial trade, but which will enable Great Britain to give trade advantages to those who are prepared to render her similar favors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-17

parts of. the country. Among them are Mrs. William Mckinley, wife of the late President. who was her brothers dauSn- ter.
 Another relative is pr. J. W. shoaf. one of the most prominent ministers in the Methodist conference of Alabama and for merly with the faculty of the Southern University of Greensboro and recently as- signed to the Dexter Avenue Church In Montgomery a
 Dr. J. M. Bosworth of this city is the only kinsman in Birmingham.
 The remains have been embalmed and will be held here for several days. Teie- grams have been sent all over the United States to the relatives and number of them will come as soon as possible. The interment will be at her old home, Fort Wayne.