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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
CHOICE MISCELLANY
IA Mean swindle.

A bargain sale was on fifty cent
shirt waists for 40 cents. The clerk
was surrounded by a mob Of purchas.
ers. One woman bought two waists
and gave a dollar to the salesgirl. An.
other shopper bought one and presented
a five dollar note. When the change
came back the first woman was at the
clerks elbow with observing eye. The
second had wandered to u nearby Ia
BILE to look at some sixty-nine cent
skirts. The clerk was besieged by a
hundred questions.
"One waist out Of $5!' she called out.
"That's mine!' snapped the woman
who had bought two waists and given
a dollar bill In payment. And she slip
ped away in the crowd with the change
and the one waist. When the rightful
owner Of the change from IS reap
peared to claim her property she re-
ceived 2 cents and two waists.
There was a storm of protests, and
the clerk admitted the mistake. The
difference in change was deducted from
her weeks pay, and the shopper who
made of with 81 did so at the expense
Of a girl who received little more for
her weeks work.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
Rockefeller. strong Rox.

John D. Rockefeller has taken a new
big vault in the quarters of the Stand
ard Safe Deposit company under the
Broad Exchange building. % Broad
street, New York. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Rockefeller pays for the ac-
commodation about $4,000 a year. 1t
really consists of half of a large pri-
vate vault which has been %subdivided
by the safe deposit company into two
vaults by means Of a strong steel graf
ing. Each half vault is about as big
as a good sized room. Mr.. Rockefeller
has the inner one. The other has not
been rented. John d. Rockefeller, Jr..
rented the Rockefeller vault for his
father and has access to it. There are
vaults under the Standard Oil compa-
ny's building which the important men
in that company have used for years,
and it is presumed that Mr.. Rockefeller
will also continue to make use of his
quarters there.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
'.JoHN, WHICH IS OUR INFAMOUS RAscA1"

''JOHN, WHICH IS OUR INFAMOUS RAsCALY
ragged by the open rascality of both
contestants that he did not want to
take part in seating either. But he
finally consented to vote for the Demo-
crat on the ground that, as one of the
contestants must get the seat, it would
be better for the Democrats to put in
their man.
When the time came for the roll call,
however, the old general had turned
from the nauseating details and was
busy reading. Suddenly the clerk call
ed, Cook of Georgian
The old general dropped his book and
rose in a dazed and bewildered man
ner. Then he remembered the sacrifice
that was expected Of him, but he had
forgotten the name Of the Democratic
contestant.
The clerk again called. Cook Of
Georgia."
Turning to n of his Democratic col
leagues, the general inquired in a whis-
per that could be heard in every corner
Of the hall:
John, which is our infamous ras-
cal?"-New York Times.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
NEW SHORT STORIES
Giving the People a show.

49, - Nv
The best story Of the presidents six
weeks swing around the western half
Of the continent comes from the presi-
dent himself. Mayor Pat Mullins Of
Butte is a rough and ready type Of the
strenuous life Of the great mining
camps, and the great Heart that beats
beneath his rough exterior made the
president his firm friend within IN hour
after the special had pulled into town.
In the leading hotel a banquet was
served to the president and party, and
there big, brawny Pat Mullins, with a
smile that showed that the biggest
man in the country was his particular
guest, sat at the head Of the table.
When the president entered the dining
hall there was a storm of huzzas. and
the band struck up '.Flail to the Chief!''
AS the excitement subsidized Mayor Null
Inns in all the glory of his chief magis-
tracy raised his hand. All was still.
The mayor kept his hand aloft and
finally crooked the index finger. Out
stepped the head waiter. 1t was then
up to Pat, and he did himself proud"
waiter" he shouted in a stentorian
voice that resounded the length and
breadth Of the hall. waiter, bring on
the feed!"
Again for a minute there was i'm
pressive silence. Then Mayor Mullins
gazed about him. He saw Old Glory
shro,.ding the window just back Of the
presidents seat. Pat was aware of the
disappointment that surged in the
breasts of the Butte citizens crowded
outside, and he was carried away by
his sympathy. Again his hand, headed
by that persuasive index finger, scared
aloft. waiter" he shouted, Ego over
to that there winder, pull down them
flags and let them people see the presi-
dent feed!-New York Tribune.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
A Ready

~ 0OS~ +r- IL7
Behind the professional mask which
they are obliged to wear there is a good
deal Of fun in the composition Of legal
luminaries.
At a recent reunion of prominent
wearars of the wig and gown at a well
known London restaurant conversation
rapidly became reminiscent, and stories
dew thick and fast, reviving the memo
RES Of familiar idiosyncrasies Of GER
tain judges and X. C.,s.
The most popular raconteur seems to
have been q well known professor of
psychology who had years ago aban-
doned briefs and who is wont to de.
scend On occasions from his high intel
lectual plane.
He tells Of how years ago a crowd Of
merrymakers bent on mischief en-
countered Lord Halsbury in the corri-
dor Of a hotel one night and, running
him into a neighboring bathroom, re-
fused to let him out until he had made
a good pun. Scarcely stopping for
breath, the future lord chancellor shout
cd from the other side in a tone of COM
mand, 20 pun the door" And, needless
to say. he was promptly released.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
Upton ana Reliance.

Sir Thomas Upton speaks as follows
concerning the new Americas cup de.
fender Reliance:
'sShe is a finer vessel than I had been
led to believe. l see in her no defect
that would prevent her from sailing
fast. Altogether she is a wholesome
craft and a credit to the H~erresheffs.
She has lines and sail e that will
make her a most formidable foe for
Shamrock III, but at the same time I
believe my boat is the faster"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
The Temple. ut Abydo..

There have been unearthed at Ably
dos by Flinders Petrie ten successive
temples ranging in age from 500 to
5000 years. which show'th whole his
tory Of Egypt. A globular vase of green
glaze with Menes' name inlaid in pur-
pie shows that ~polychrome glazing is
1000 years older than has been sur
missed. Delicate carvings in ivory are
found which rival in excellence the
finest Greek or Italian productions.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
Odd SocietY In italy,

On the Swiss-Italian frontier is a lit
tie village, and there a curious Utopian
society was recently established.
s'This society,"" says an Italian writer,
contains thirty-eight members, and its
aim is to solve the problem of human
happiness. The members eat no meat
and dress very simply. They never
a hat, and their food consists
solely of fruits and vegetables
.'There are sixteen women in the So
ciety, and, like the men, they have
pledged themselves to live according
to certain rigid rules. The only laws
which are obeyed are those of nature,
and the principal amusement consists
in listening to Wagner's music"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07

er eight that rowed at Henley a year
ago. He is very popular in the univcr-
sity and should turn out q strong crew.
He IL one of the best all around wa
termen Penn has had Of late years.
Zane entered the university from the
Penn Charter Preparatory school OF
Philadelphia.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
A Choice Of Evils.

General Phil Cook, late secretary
Of state Of Georgia, was noted for his
quick and singing wit. When he was
a representative in congress there were
many contests over seats. One day a
particularly shameless case was to be
decided, and General Cook felt SO out
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07

The Plant OF the British Fiddler.
The annual complaint of English mu-
sicians from London. 1t is that
al English musician has no chance to
get work in competition with foreign
ers. There are 300 orchestral bands in
London during the season, and practi-
cally all of them are made up Of aliens.
The n chance an Englishman has OF
steady employment is to disguise him
self and pretend to be a German or a
Belgian. One band Of sixteen wears
foreign uniforms, trims boards in for
eign style and speaks only in foreign
monosyllables. but every one is an
Englishman. forced to the subterfuge
by the necessity of making a living.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
The Railway a reacemaker.

For preserving the peace in a partly
civilized country a railway, according
to a famous statesman, il worth more
than an army corps. Although the rail-
ways which are building from Haifa
to Damascus, in Palestine, and from
Damascus southwark toward Mecca
are primarily for military purposes.
they will open up a country which was
prosperous and fertile 1000 years ago,
but has since become N of the waste
places Of the earth. They r already
using American harvesting machinery
on the plains Of Jezreel. When the
proposed railways are finished there
will be a demand for the accompany
ing modern agricultural machines. Gal
lice and the country beyond Jordan will
again blossom as the rose.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07

In the printed records Of Boston in
the Public library the birth Of Ralph
Waldo "Emmerson' Is entered.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
A Good Eater and Drinker.

One of the leading restaurants Of
Kiev was patronized the other day by
a powerful, well built man, who en-
tered about II a. m. and ordered lunch.
He consumed nine helpings of outlets,
six bottles Of beer, five bottles Of wine,
two OF settlers water and four glasses
Of Benedictine, paid the bill of e 15s..
giving 4 shillings as gratuitv 70 the
walters, and left the restar i. none
the worse for his hearty me,..
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
New use tor Arnintum.

Aluminium can now be rolled into
sheets so thin that 1900 laid together
Measure only IN inch in thickness. 1t
10 proposed to s these for writing
paper where lasting records are de-
sired.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
ne SPORTING WORLz

PENIS Rowing Captain.
r. II. Zane, the new captain of the
University OF rennsylvania's crew fol-
next year, was a Inember Of the Quak-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-07
DO YOU
KNOW
The Gazette
Job Department

Turns out a better class Of
work than any other printing
establishment in the Yellow.
stone valley.
We are prepared to do any
class of printing on short
notice.
We employ only frst.class
workmen, and consequently
can guarantee
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY,
Preparing to Slice the Official
Pie.

The Republicans are having
some trouble in agreeing upon can
didates for Circuit Court Clerk and
Representative. Another meeting
of the committee will be held Mon
day, March 3, to take definite ac-
ton. There are about 100 members
of the committee, IS of whom are
colored. The colored members
want primary, like the famous
$4,000 primary held two years
ago, in order that there may be
something doing" On election day
The white members turn pale a.
the very mention of primary anc
are liable to give the county ma
chine a turn and settle the matter
themselves in committee.
1t is understood that both of the
candidates for clerk, Claude CLARK
and Hlx Dalton, have agreed to lei
the committee agree upon any
method it sees fit.
There are three candidates for
representative mentioned-Jas. f.
Rogers, DR.. A. Sargent and Stan
ley Long. The two first named
have served heretofore.
The Democrats are not discuss
ing the situation yet, but il is under
stood that Harvey Smith, a stirring
young business man of Pembroke,
desires to make the race for Repre-.
sentative.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
MRS. n D. KEATS
Passes Away at Her Home Near
Lafayette.

Lafayette, KY, March 9.-Mrs.
N. D. Keats died this morning of
lagrippe at the home of her son-in-
law, Mr.. Milton Stapp, about one
and half miles South of here. She
was 70 years old last May, and had
been a consistent member of the
Baptist church at this place for a
number of years and was a most
excellent lady.
She leaves six sons and two
daughters (all grown, besides a
large circle of friends and relatives
to mourn their loss. Her husband,
Mr.. Logan Keats, died about three
years ago. Her funeral will be
preached to morrow, at 2 p. M, by
Rev. J. S. Pate, of Church Hill, and
the burial will be in the family
grave yard. c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
HEAVY SALES
Of Tobacco on the Local Market
This Week.
Nearly 800. 600 Pounds Disposed
of on the FIOOr-Cask Receipts
About 500 f1Ogsheads.

Nearly three hundred thousand
pounds of the weed was sold on the
floor this week by r. M. Woodbridge
g. Co. The sales were made Tues
day and yesterday and were the
largest of the season. Prices real
lied were very satisfactory, rang
ing as follows: Common Jugs, "a to
S4. so; good Jugs, $3.50 to SIS; COM
mon to medium leaf, $3.50 to $3.50;
good leaf, $3.50 to $3.50. No fine
leaf made its appearance.
Cask receipts this week were
nearly 500 hogsheads, and for the
year $50 hogsheads. Sales on the
brakes were good and prices about
the same as last weeks quotations.
Sales for the year have been 5l1
hhds. Tobacco is coming in from
all directions and as soon as there
is an improvement in the condition
of the roads there will be a heavy
increase in receipts.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
NICK OF TIME.
Medley CansIer's Life Saved By
LuCian Armstrong.
Found Hanging in His Barn,
WOuId-be Sui
eide.

Medley Cansler, a farmer living
six miles West of Crofton, made an
unsuccessful attempt to destroy his
life by hanging Tuesday morning.
He went to his barn and taking a
pillow line hanged himself to a tier
pole. Lucian Armstrong, neigh
Dor, was passing by the barn door
a moment later, which was near
the road, and looking in saw the
struggling form dangling in the air.
With much presence of mind, he
ran to Cansler and lifted him up in
his arms, loosened the rope around
his neck and took him down. Cans
Ter was still conscious, but refused
to discuss the matter. He is now
at his home and has seemingly
abandoned the idea of taking his
life.
He had been respondent for some
time and is quoted as having said
he found no satisfaction in life for
himself or his family. He is %
years old and has a wife and chill
dren.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
CIRCUIT COURT.
Two important Gases to Be Called
This Week.

The case of Lloyd Nelson, charg
ed with murder, and that of Thos
M. Hill, indicted for shooting his
father, were set for yesterday, but
were not called, as court was busy
trying civil matters. They will like
ly be called for trial to-day.
Josh Davie, COL, charge with
breaking into the store of Mr.. T. D.
MCGEE at Bennettstown, was con-
victed and given IS months in the
penitentiary.
Harvey Kendrick, COL, indicted
on the same charge, was acquit-
ted.
The grand jury failed to 6nd an
indictment against Esq. w. B.
Brewer and his son, Clarence,
charged with shooting Thos. Mob
ley and the case was dismissed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
CAUSED BY FALL.
Aged Citizen of North Christian
Dies Of Injuries.

Mr.. Thomas Lantrip, probably
the oldest man in North Christian,
died Tuesday night at his home
near Clardy. Death was caused
by a fall sustained about three
months ago. He had been w Walking
around in his back yard and when
he attempted to re-enter his house
he slipped and fell, spraining his
back and injuring his side. Owing
10 his age, 81 years, he never rail-
lied. He was a great sufferer.
Mr.. Lantrip was we'll known and
a most excellent citizen. He is sur
vived by sixteen children and
large number of grandchildren.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
DELAYED TRAIN
Crashed Into a Freight at
Rankin Station.
Injuries of Engineer e. w. Bon
ham Are Serious and He Prob
ably Will Die.

Henderson, Ky, March IL
-Four persons were seriously in
jured, one fatally, IN a headend
collision on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad at Rankin Sta
ton, three miles east of this city, at
3:24 o'clock this afternoon.
Engineer E, w. Bonham, pulling
passenger train No, 81, was badly
injured about the head and inter-
nally and is believed to be fatally
hurt.
Ben Myers, his fireman, was Sc
riously injured, sustaining a bro
ken arm and being badly injured
about the head and face.
Conductor w. S. Bramwell, of
Nashville, was painfully bruised
by jumping from his train.
Mail Agent James Nolan was
badly bruised.
About one hundred passengers
were aboard the train, and though
it is considered miracle, none OF
them was injured, though all were
given a rude shake-up.
No. 81, due here at ESQ, was 20
minutes late, and received orders
to pass local freight No. IA north
bound, at Rankin and not to pass
that station until $3.50. At 3;24 the
passenger reached Rankin, passing
the station at high rate of speed,
six minutes ahead of the orders,
The freight was 200 yards from the
switch, preparing to enter, obeying
the order to wait in the Rankin
switch until No. 81 passed. In
three minutes more the track woulc
have been cleared by the freight
The freight engineer saw the pass
enger coming aud stopped his train
while the freight crew jumped from
the train. The engineer on tn,
passenger saw a collision was in
evltable and reversed his engine
but had checked the speed but littl
when his engine crashed into tn
freight, completely wrecking boil
engines and the mail and baggag,
car.
Division Superintendent Johl
Logsdon, of Evansville, was il
Henderson when the wreck oc
Cured. and as soon as the news
reached him he went to the scene o
an engine. He returned here will
the sleeper and day coach and the
injured trainmen.
Bonham was taken to his home al
Evansville.
All trains we're delayed II hours.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
JAMES N. CALHOUN,
The Well Known Tobacco Man.
Dies of Stomach Trouble.

Mr.. James N. Calhoun, the well
known tobacco man, died yesterday
morning at an early hour at his
home on the corner OF Tenth and
Campbell streets.
Mr.. Calhoun was engaged in pur-
chasing tobacco for f. w. Dabney
at Dixon, KY, about a month ago,
when he was taken sick and had to
be brought home. He was suffer
ing from liberated bowels and con-
tinued to grow worse until the end
came.
Mr.. Calhoun was 81 years of age
and leaves a widow and three chill
dren-Mr. Clifton Calhoun, Mrs.
John W. Thompson, and Miss Susie
Calhoun.
He was not a church member.
but protested religion a day or two
before his death, under the prayers
of DR.. w. L. Nourse.
! His funeral services will be held
at his late residence this morning at
ten o'clock by Ed. II. D. Smith and
DR.. W. L. Nourse, and the burial
will take place in Hopewell Gem
etery.
Mr.. Calhoun was a good citizen
and in business matters was up
right and honest. He leaves many
friends to regret his un tim ely death
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
SCAFF0LD TUMBLED
And Two WOrkmen Fall About
Fifteen Feet.

Marion Meacham, son of Mr.. w.
f. Meacham, was thrown from a
scaffold while at work on house
nearJulien, and quite badly hurt.
He was precipitated fifteen feet
and sustained sprain OF the ankle
and other bad bruises. Mr.. Hurt,
who was assisting in the work on
the building, was also thrown to
the ground and injured.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Horrible Pate of Railroad EmplOye
Near MadIsonvilIe.

Wynn Dixon, an L. & N. brake
man, was killed near Madisonville
Sunday. He was engaged in switch
ing some empty cars at Victoria
mines, and in running under the
tipple, his head was struck by the
apron of the screen, which had been
left suspended. His head was
crushed and his body badly torn.
His home was in Louisville. He
was about 80 years old and un-
married.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
DR.. Frazee in Town.

DR.. ]. M. Frazee, of Maysville,
candidate for commissioner of agri-
culture, was in the city yesterday
en- route to Louisville. He has
been campaigning in the First dis
trict.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
BRAKEMAN HURT.
Will Fierndon Knocked From
Train And Painfully Injured.

Will Herndon, an L. & N. freight
brakeman, was knocked from car
in the yards here Wednesday and
painfully injured. AS his train,
extra No. 81, was pulling out Hern-
don attempted to ascend a ladder
of box car. He was struck by
baggage truck. The lick did not
render him unconscious, but his
head was badly cut and bruised.
home is in Darlington
and he was taken to that place
Wednesday night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
nenser.Beshears.

Mr.. Silas w. Menser and Miss
Bridget Beshears, both of near
Dawson, were united in marriage
Wednesday at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. S. M. Beshears.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
CLEANING THE STREETS,
WOrkhOuse Force Being Put to
Good Use.

Mayor Henry has taken in hand
the work of cleaning the streets and
the workhouse force is now being
used to clean off the mud, which
has been On them all winter. The
crossings, which were buried last
fall, are also being dug out and
raised several inches.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13

The Executive Committee of the
Kentucky State Fair adopted
resolution yesterday prohibiting
horse racing with betting at the
coming State Fair at Owensboro.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
Young nr. Daniel.

The wife of Mr.. Chas. L. Daniel
presented her husband with a nine
pound boy Wednesday night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-13
Like Mist Before
The Rising Sun!

Our enormous stock of Tobac-
co Canvas is melting away.
Our farmer friends are begin
ming to realize how low our
prices are and orders are pour
ing in by telephone and by
mail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-19
COMING EVENTS.

Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
Aug. IS, 10 and 20, at Bar Har rbor-Annual
horse show and fair.
Thurs day afternoon and evening, Aug,
20, at Baptist church, South Penobscot-
Quarterly meeting of Eggemoggin local
union.
Thursday afternoon and evening, Aug.
20, at Franklin Quarterly meeting OF
Riverview local union.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Baptist vestry-
Supper by the ladies' aid. 15c.
Monday, Aug 31-Excursion by Sunrise
council, Daug ghters of Liberty, to Castine.
Particulars later.
Tuesday, Sept. l, at Hancock balI-Gor-
tour Ministries. Prices, 20, 35 and soc.
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. l, ara g. at Wymsn park, Ellis
worth-Annuai lair of the Hancock coun-
~ fair association.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2aand
30, a Amherst Annual fair OF the North
ern Hancock agricultural society.