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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
REMARKABLE DAM.
Built by Beavers, Who FelIed Trees
and Dug Trenches.
a remarkable beaver dam h


lately been discovered near
stroudsburg, Pa. The work of
the animals is so extensive that it
seems almost incredible they
could have built the dam in ques
ton, but this is proved by the ev.
idence of residents of the vicinity,
who are strictly reliable, says the
Scientific American.
The dam in question was dis.
covered about two years ago by a
farmer living near its site. II is
located in a swamp, which for
many years had been drained of
its surface water, except in a few
spots Noting that most of the
swamp was under water, al
though but little rainfall had oc-
CURED, the curiosity Of the farm,
er was aroused, and he made an
investigation which led to the dis
cOyery. The dam has been con
structed around the northern
edge Of the swamp, extending in Il
zigzag course, evidently to avoid
obstruction, and to increase it's
strength. 1t is about 125 feet in
length and the top is wide enough
for man TO walk upon without
difficulty, ranging from a foot to
two feet in width. At present
the top is about three inches
above the surface of the pond
which has been created by the
dam, the water being from two to
four feet deep.
The farmer who made the dis.
coyery at first thought that the
work had been done by boys for
sport, but noticing the footprints
of animals upon the top of the
structure, he followed these and
found some pieces of wood which
apparently bore the mark OF
an animals teeth. The WOOD
was taken to a naturalist
who resided in the vicinity
and after careful examination
the latter pronounced the
marks to be from beaver teeth
Further investigation in the vi
cinity showed that the animals
had felled a number of trees nea,
the dam, to use in its construction
The largest pieces yet found in
are eight inches in diameter b,
actual measurement The princi
pal material used, besides branch
es and twigs, was mud. which ha'
been deftly worked into it $,
sOlidly that a man weighing %;
pounds has walked upon the TOT
without affecting it.
The wood which has been USED
includes beech, white ash AND
oak. In cutting the trees, the an
imals worked in a circle aroun,
the trunk, making deeper linden
tations on the side toward tn,
| dam so that the tree would fal
into the water in the proper dire
ton. Judging by the size Of tn,
marks found, it is believed tina
some of the beavers are unusualI,
large animals, but there have
been only two or three seen since
the dam was constructed. The
discovery has aroused such inter
est that many naturalists have
since visited the locality. Their
belief is that the swamp has beer
"beaver ground for many years
and that here has existed one oil
the very few colonies of these ami
mails in the northern part of the
country.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Summer Excursion Rates

Commencing May 18th and con.
inuing to September 30th the Hi.
le's Central will sell round trip
ickets as follows: Cerulean Springs
50c, Dawson Springs $17O, Crit.
enden Springs 1925, GraysoD
$3.50. All tickets will be
limited to October 31st for return.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
rIanager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman
to manage business in this Count,
and abjoiniug territory, for well
and favorably known House of solid
financial standing. $1,000 straight
cash salary aud expenses, paio
Zach Monday by check direct from
headquarters. Expense money adj.
'anced; position permanent. AID
iress Manager, 90 Monon Bldg,
chicago, Ill.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Released ON Bond.

Mrs. Bertha Willis, Lawrence
and Lewis Willis andJl Williams
indicted for the murder of Lieut..
Johnson in Trigg county, have
been released.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Killed His wife.

Near Hector, Pope county, Ark,
Thomas Linton shot and killed his
wife, to whom he had been married
thirty-6ve years. Jealousy,was the
cause
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

Clifton Bramham, a wife murder
er and paroled Kentucky prisoa
er, was hanged at Wise'Courthouse,
Va.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Killed in a Collision.

-Four men were killed in a COLTS
ion between an interurban car aud
a railroad construction train at
Marion, Ind.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Somewhat improved.

Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who has
been i'll in the East, is>-sOmewhat
improved. M 49,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

Diptheria. sore throat, Group.
Instant relief permanent cure. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil, At any drug
store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

For bilious attack take Cham
)erlain S Stomach aud Liver Tab
cts and a quick cure is certaiG
For sale by c. X. WHY, druggist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
One Every Five Minutes.

The birth rate has increased in
New York to the point where a ba-
by is born every FIVE minutes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
TUFTS Pills
And save your health.
Startling Charges.

Startling charges are made
against the Rev. G S. Leonard by
the defense in the proceed ngs to
revoke a tavern license, at Louis
Vile.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

Weare authorized 10 announce
JOE X. TWYMAN
as a candidate for Councilman in the Thir
ward, subject TO the action Of the Democrati
party. Election Nov. 1905.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Killed by His Sister.

During a family quarrel Cal
Adams, Of Lincoln county, was shot
and killed by his sister.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

as the business mems candidate for Councilman
from the Second Ward. Election Nov. 3, 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
Announcements.

We are authorized to announce
DIR. b. JACKSON
a candidate for reelection as Councilman
from the Sixth Ward, subject to the Den ocratic
convention, Sept. 30.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

LAX-kOS 0uf ead S S9ln stoaiae2e
troubles by removing the cause. Price soc
S. H. WlNSTEA0 MED. co. PaduCah II.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

as the business mems candidate for Councilman
from the Third Ward. Election Nov. }. 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized TO announce
MIR. ROBERT WOODBRIDGE
as a candidate FOR Councilman Of the Sixth
ward, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party. Election, Nov. 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

Of the Second Ward, candidate for reelection as
Councilman, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party. Election, November 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized to announce
b. w. HARMED
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized TO announce
LLOYD w. WHITLOW
as a candidate for Councilman of the First ward
subject TO the action Of the Democratic rarity.
Election, Nov. 1908
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized TO announce
WAITER S. ELGIN
as the business mems candidate for Councilman
from the First Ward. Election Nov. }. 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized to announce
NJ. c. FORBES
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29
HEALTH
I'M SURANCE

TIC LHdn WHO EdouFt9 us mo .
wise for his family.
The man who insnres his health
is wise both for his family ana
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing It. IL is worth guarding.
At the first attack Of disease
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani-
tests itself in fnnumerabIe ways
TAKE -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized to announce
J.. G. DUNCAN
as 4 candidate for reelection as Councilman in
the Seventh Ward, subject 20 the action of the
Democratic party. Election Nov, 1908.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-29

We are authorized 70 announce
JOHNB GALRREATU
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
AFRAID OF A MOB.
Negro Suspect Committed Suicide In Hfs
Cell In st. Louis Jail-Did He Kin
Mrs. Lauman?

st. Louis, Oct. 19.-It is believed by
the police that the mystery of the muir
der of Mrs. Kate Lauman, whose dead
body was found lying by the roadside
near Normandy Thursday, has been
partially solved through the suicide
yesterday of John Williams, a negro,
arrested late Saturday night as a sus-
pect. Yesterday forenoon small fire
occurred near the Jail and caused some
excitement. After it had been extin-
guished Sheriff Hencken went to Will
liams' cell to question him and found
the prisoner dead. He had hanged
himself. 1t is thought that the excite
ment caused by the fire alarmed Will
liams into belief that mob was ap-
preaching the Jail to lynch him and he
quickly hanged himself with sheet
His body was warm when discovered.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
YOUTH AND AGE.
There Il n Material Difference That
In Not Always APP
parent.

Maitre Labor, the noted French advo-
cate who defended the Humberts, is not
remarkable in Paris so much for the elo-
quence as for the neatness and the polish
of his speeches.
An American journalist heard Labor
in court one day. He says the advocate
address was full of grace, wit, tenderness.
He quotes passage relating to old age
wherein Labor, with a smile, said
"Old age-we shall none of us quite un-
derstand that until we have attained to it
for no one of us, here, is old. But the
other day 1 visited my uncle, q very aged
man.
What is it like, uncle I said, to be
"And my uncle answered.:
at is like this: When one il young,
ones polite attentions to women are taken
for declarations of love; but when one is
old, ones declarations of love are taken
for polite attentions
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
Little Girl Burned to Death.

Chickasha, l. T., Oct. ia man
named Stewart and his wife left their
two children, boy of seven and girl
of two years, in their tent ten miles
southwest of Chickasha Saturday
while they went to pick cotton. A
gust of wind blew the camp fire into
the tent, setting fire to everything.
The little boy fought against the
flames and tried to save his sister, but
finally ran to the field. When the
father came the camp was burned and
with it the little girl.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
CHAIN OF SUGGESTION.
Idea to Offer the Pertinacious
Customer.

"a man up in my country had a melan-
eholly experience" declared Senator
Frye, of Maine. This man determined to
get shave every other day and to let
every barber cut his hair who suggested
it. At the end of week three different
BARRIERS had intimated that the hair need
ed trimming and were told to go ahead
and trim As the hair was now beyond
the trimming stage, the fourth BARRIERS
advice, that clipping would be beneficial,
was accepted Now, thought the man,
the next barbar will be satisfied that
when l say shave | mean shave and
nothing more. Yet when the fifth barber
mentioned singing he permitted his close
ly-cropped hair to be singed. The sixth
night was on a Saturday. He went to still
another barber, now satisfied that when
he said shave no barber would have the
temerity to hint at an attempt to reduce
the length Of his hair.
IS Did you ever try DIR. ,Comeup's hair
restorer?' questioned the barber as he took
up bottle.
The Indians had quicker way of get
ting at mans scalp than these barbers,' -
commented Senator Chandler.
"Ies," said the Maine statesman, but
we are living under modern, not ancient
barbarism."
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
The Germ Theory.

The discovery of the germ theory is per
haps the most important in the history
of medicine, the discovery of the stomach
of course excepted.
Exhaustive experiments on guinea pigs
have made it clear that mankind cannot
be we'll without serums.
But such is the character of serums that
nobody will take them unless he is
frightened.
And the germ theory has thrown more
scares into more people than all other
theories put together.
Thus it is not easy to see how we should
manage to have any health to speak of,
without the germ theory.-Puck
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
$4,000 Reward for Missing Man.

Bristol, Tenn, Oct. LIT is now
five days since E. L. Wentz, the young
Philadelphia millionaire, so mysteri-
ously disappeared in the mountains Of
Wise county, Va, and, nothwithstand-
ing a party of 1000 men have been
securing the mountains for four days,
no clew has been gained as to what
became of him. The missing mans
brother. Daniel l.. Wentz, has increased
the reward for the finding of the young
man from $1,000 to $25, 900, provided he
Us returned alive.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
VETERANS AT A BANQUET.
Representatives of the Armies of the Ten
nessee, Cumberland. Ohio and Potomac
Have Memorable Time.

Washington, Oct. 17.-With joint
banquet of the societies of the armies
of the Tennessee, the Cumberland, the
Ohio and the Potomac the social func-
tons incident to the unwilling of the
Sherman statue were brought TO
close last night. Plates were laid for
500 in the Arlington hotel banquet
room, which was deliberately decorated
with flags and flowers. The only in
yited guests were the president, the
admiral of the navy, Lieut.. Gen.
Young, chief Of the general staff OF
the army, Gen. Miles and the mem
bers of the cabinet Of this number
Gen. Young was the only one present.
Five addresses were made, the speakers
being Mrs. John A. Logan and one rep
resentative from each of the societies.
John McElroy recounted the deeds
of the army of the Ohio. He declared
that in the 1,046 days of its existence
more combatants fell before its rifles
than were slain in any previous war
and its losses were greater than Of
all the armies of the United States in
the revolution or the Mexican war.
Prolonged applause greeted Rev.
Thomas Sherman, son of Gen. Sher-
man, as he arose to speak on behalf
of the army of the Tennessee. Rev.
Mr.. Sherman's address was a splendid
tribute to the record of that army and
The memory of the men who made its
lame famous.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
A LARGE MILITARY CAMP.
About $4,000 Men Taking Part I'm the
Military Maneuvers at Fort
Riley.

Fort Riley, Kan. Oct. 19.-The larg-
est military camp ever formed in this
country in time of peace is now To-
Gated here on the government reserva-
ton. About 1900 men are here. The
general scope of the maneuvers, which
commenced in full strength this morn
ing and will continue for fortnight,
is the most comprehensive that has
yet been arranged, and practically
every situation soldier can be called
upon to face in time of war, save the
two so eminently disagreeable- danger
of death and lack of rations-is COM
prised in the programme.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
RAILROAD LABoRERs KILLED.
Fifteen Persons Lose Their Lives and
About Forty Others Injured In an Ac-
cident to Their Train.

Trenton, N. j., Oct. 19.-Fifteen per-
sons were killed and about 400 injured
in a collision which occurred on the
Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania
railroad near Washington's crossing.
The persons killed and injured were
station laborers who were on a work.
train and were on their way to work
at Washington's crossing to repair
washouts along the road. While the
train was standing on the track it was
run into from the rear by a gravel
train.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
GEN. sARAFoFF IS SLAIN.
Inyeterate Halter of the Turk and Leader
of the Macedonians Fell In q Skin.
mish at Pruva.

Salonica, Oct. ia dispatch yes
terday said that Boris Sarafoff was
killed October IL in a skirmish at
Pruva, near Florina. He was the life
and soul of the insurgent operations
in Macedonia. ALI his life Sarafoff was
an active enemy of the Turk. When
a boy of Il he saw his father and
grandfather tortured and dragged in
chains to dungeon. He has been de-
scribed as ''the most romantic figure
in the Balkans" He was popularity
believed and stated to be the real in
stigator of the abduction of Miss FL
len M. Stone, the American mission
airy, in September, 1901. in order to
procure through her ransom funds to
enable the Macedonian revolutionary
committee to organize the instruction.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
GREAT LOSS BY FLAMES.
Ten Business Blocks at Aberdeen. WASH.
Wiped Out, Four People Killed and
Financial Loss 81 100000.

Aberdeen, Wash, Oct. 1.-THE most
destructive fire in the history of this
town yesterday wiped out ten business
blocks and residences, causing loss
of probably 81 100000 and the deaths
of four persons. Not more than one
half of the loss is covered by insur-
ance, for the reason that the insurance
companies have refused to carry any
greater risk on account of the inf1am-
mable material of which all the build
ings in Aberdeen are constructed.
Every business man in the city is a
loser either by fire, water, removal.
breakage or loss by theft.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
MURDER NEAR JOPLIN.
Gordon Allen Shot and Killed by Ben AyloH
In q Quarrel Over Mining
Matters.

Joplin, Mo-, Oct. 17-Gordon Allen,
a well-known young Joplin man, was
shot and instantly killed by Ben Aylor.
of Webb City, at three o'clock yester-
day afternoon, at the Aylor mine, near
Prosperity. Both parties had been in
terested in a mine and had some diff
Guilty in their dealings.
Ben Aylor, the slayer, is the son of
]. w. Aylor, the millionaire mine
owner Of Webb City. Allen was 80
years of age and a mine owner. Ay1or
is under arrest.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
Pacific Express Employees Strike.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE
movement of express and baggage
from the union depot in Kansas City
has been badly handicapped by the
strike Of the Pacific Express compa-
ny's men,. Of the 16 drivers that haul
express to and from the depot only
two were at work. There are $50 strik
ers in Kansas City, including nearly all
of the force at the union depot, mes
sengers, helpers, platform men and the
l6 drivers that handle the city delivery.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
For a Bad Back,

Sabra, Montana, Oct l9th.-A great
many men in this neighborhood used to
complain of pains in the back, but now
scarcely one can be found who has any
such trouble.
Mr.. Gottlieb Mill is largely responsible
for the improvement, for it was he who
first of all found the remedy for this
Backache. He has recommended it to all
his friends and neighbors, and in every
case it has had wonderful success.
Mr.. Mill SAYS
For many years I had been troubled
with my Kidneys and pains in the small
of my back. l tried many medicines but
did not derive any benefit until last fall
when 1 bought a dozen boxes of Dodd's
Kidney Pills. After using them a few
days l began to improve, my back quit
aching and felt better and stronger all
around
81 will keep them in the house right
along, for in my opinion they are the best
medicine in the market to-day, and if my
back should bother me again, 1 will use
nothing else"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
"REMINISCENCES OF CHICAGO'S EAR
LY DAYS.
How the First Freight Was Shipped
to the City By Rail-.

to the City BY Rail.
Gas live stock market, Chicago stands
second to none" said well-known dealer.
The figures for 1902 show that almost
eight million head of sheep, over four mil
lion hogs, hundred thousand horses, a
quarter million calves and three million
cattle were brought to the Chicago market
last year by the big railroads that reach
cut, like The Chicago & Northwestern,
into the cattle ranges and feeding grounds
all over the west The reports show 27s,.
100 carloads of live stock received here in
l9O2-equite a growth for the So years since
the first shipment"
The stockman ruminated a moment.
wasn't it," he continued. .'Did you see
that little account of it in the papers the
other day? Young Millican Hunt, now
over so years old, had started across the
prairies to market with sled load of
hogs and when he got across the Des
PLANES River he found there was no snow
on which to draw his pigs the rest of the
journey.
THAT was in '4S, the year the Galena
road, now The Chicago & Northwestern,
built its first ten miles; and young Hunt
made a dicker with the crew of a con-
train, and rode into Chicago triumphant,
behind the little old Pioneer
WAS you ever out to the Field Column
bian Museum" he continued. well, you
should go out there some day and see that
old locomotive. She stands for good
deal from Chicago's point of view
Brought in the first load of live stock, and
the day the road was opened and the
Mayor and the big men of the town were
trying the novelty of ride on the first
regular train, she pulled the first rail
shipment of grain into town.
They tell me, now" he went on, that
last year that load of hogs had grown to
over IS 900 carloads of live stock brought
into Chicago over The Northwestern Line
alone, and instead of one wagon load of
wheat The Northwestern brought over 3d.
0OO, 900 bushels of grain to the city"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
Soldier Wed. Young Heiress.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 17.-Al of social
Dallas was thrown into a nervous flut-
ter yesterday afternoon when the news
was precipitated on it that Miss Mabel
Wilson, daughter of J. B. Wilson, local
banker, cattle king and richest man
in northern Texas, had been married
in Toronto, Can, to Capt. Jack Rich
ards, superintendent Of Blees Military
academy at Macon, Mo.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
MUTINEERS WON'T HANG.
Five Leaders of the Fort Leavenwor th
Prison Outbreak Found Guilty of MUIR
der Without Capital Punishment.

Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. 17.-All five
leaders of the Fort Leavenworth
prison mutiny of November, 1901,
charged with killing Guard Waldrupe,
were found guilty of murder by a
jury in the United States circuit court
here, without capital punishment, and
will be given life sentences. The
prisoners are Gilbert Mullins, Turner
Barnes, Frank Thompson, Fred Rob-
inson and Robert Clark, all desperate
men. Mullins and Robinson had prac-
tically finished their terms at the time
of the outbreak, and the others were
short term men.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
A PLAN TO PREVENT FLOODS.
An Editor Wants the Government to Give
q Bounty to Every Farmer Who
Builds Q Reservoir.

Harrington, Kan, Oct. ia. NJ
Crary, editor of the Harrington Times,
has started a movement to prevent
floods by having the government give
a bounty to every farmer who builds
a reservoir, proportional to the acre
age of the water surface in the dry
months of the year. The matter is
favorably discussed by farmers.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23
A Hundred Prisoners Fa.

A Hundred Prisoners Faced the Judge.
Muskogee, I. T., Oct. 1.-THE Octo-
Der term of the United States court
closed here yesterday after two
weeks session. One hundred prison
ers faced the judge yesterday afternoon
to receive sentences ranging from 80
days in Jail to ten years in the peni-
Tertiary. The grand jury returned
500 indictments, the largest number
ever returned in the territory.