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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
ADVICE TO THE sHIFTLEss
Hard Sense, If Persisted In, Will Over
come Hard Luck-Don't Tell
Your Troubles.

A very keen politician going
abroad for an extended tour adj
vertised for a man to relieve him
of the smaller worries of travel
ing, says the London Post. He re-
duced the applicants to one, and
was about to complete the nego-
tiatiOns when the fortunate per
son began to tell him of his ca
reer, his ambitions, opportunities
and misfortunes-a genuine hard
luck story. The politicianlistened
for awhile,and then suddenly in
terpOsed: II find that / do not
want you" and when pressed for
his reason, added: Il never hire
bad-luck people, especially the
kind who talk about it,
There seems to be an injustice
in this, and there doubtless is.
At the same time this politician
was a Judge of men, or he would
not have been a successful pOliti-
clan. Most persons who have
achieved success are obliged to lis
ten to bad-luck stories, despite
their efforts to avoid them. The
main reason the modern merchant
or manager protects himself with
a guard of dOOrkeepers and ante.
rooms is to escape callers who
want to take up his time by mar
ratives of their misfOrtunes.
Every large center of pOpula-
ton has it's army of bad-luck suf-
ferers, and among them are men
of education, men who are almost,
but not quite, strong enough to
reach success. Their point of
view is out of compass, their bear
ings are wrong; their attitude is
that some one who has succeeded
MUS Hldkt dlllCliuS lOl NllCll u -
shortcomings. These unfOrtun-
ates are probably the most hope
less persons in the wOrld-hOpe-
less not so much in their own
ideas as in the possibilities of
their reformation. When a man
places his own inadequacy on i'll
luck he is not worth anything to
anybody-nOt even to himself.
Luck is the tide, nothing more.
The strong man rows with it if il
makes toward his port. He rows
against it if it flows the other
way. Fair or foul, flood or ebb, he
rows. And the world has very lit
tie time to waste on the man who
complains that the tide did moi
turn at every bend to suit hio
course.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
JAPAN'S FIRST IRONCLAD
Her Crew Made q Brave Start, But
Couldn't Stop Her Till Fires
Went Out.

That the role OF Japan as mar.
itime' power is a new one is
brought strongly to our notice 10y
recalling the quite we'll authen.
ticated story Of the first advcn,
ture of the first Japanese iron
clad, says Country Life.
She was built i'm England.
While she was building her crew
were also in England practicing,
i'm other ironclads how to drive
her. When she was finished the
japanese Seamen took possession
of her, bravely maintaining that
they were fully equal to the task
of starting her.
And that, to be sure. they were.
for she steamed out finely. Tho
trouble only began when she came
back to port again. Then, whcD
they wanted TO slow her down and
stop her, they were unable To do
so.
They had to put her ont to sea
again and go on Steaming her
about till her fires went out, her
engines stopped for want Of
steam, and she could be tOwed in
From this to having the besy
mentally-equipped crews, perhaps,
of any nation seems long step,
but it has been Il very rapid one.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
MoccAsINs FOR SOLDIERS.
Inquiries Made by Representative o.
Powers at War for Dangers
Golden Slippers

Inquiries have been received in
Bangor, Me, from persons sup
posed TO represent either the Rus
sian or the Japanese government
concerning prices for mOccaSns
in large quantities and the EARL
est date Of delivery at Atlantic or
Pacific ports. 1t is supposed that
the moccasins are wanted for sol
dicrS campaigning in Manchuria.
For that purpose they would he
cminrntly suitable, says the New
York sun.
The mOccaSin is the favOritP
footwear Of the lumbermen Of
Maine, and was first made in Ban
gOr in 1851. At first only one or
two styles were made, but now
mOccasins are manufactured in
great variety, ranging from slip
pers for women and children
soft as kid and embroidered with
beads-tO the stout boots and lar
rigans Of the PrnObscOt lumber
men.
Much Of the sewing is still done
by hand. being let out by the piece
to French Canadian families in
the neighbOrhOod of Bangor. AL
mOCcaSins are made of a specially
prepared leather, rendered a gOlG-
en- yellow by peculiar process Of
tanning.
The common mOccasin is not
proof against water, but it has
room for several pairs of stock
ings. and that is a strong point in
its favor. For keeping the feet
warm and dry in cold weather the
mOccasin has no equal.
The greater part Of the mecca
sin leather still comes from the
place of it's origin. Pawtucket,
Il. l.. although a considerable
quantity is tanned in Bangor
Some years ago Bangor men cS
tablishcd factories at Red Wing
Mimi. and Racine. Wis.
The dainty bath slippers, which
are not really moccasins, but arc
made from soft elk skin, are in
great demand at home and abroad
and are especially favored blythe
ladies of Japan. to which countrt
Bangor sends large quantities. |.
now seems likely that Bangor;
golden slippers" as moccaSinS arc
called. may be worn by the cor
tending armies in Manchuria.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Billiards. HOrehOund Syrup.

Immediately relieves hoarse,
croupy, cough, oppressed, rafting,
rasping and difficult breathing
Henry c. Stearns, druggist, Skulls
burg, Wis, writes, May 20, 1901:
Il have been selling Ballard s
Horehound Syrup for two years,
and have never had preparation
that has given better satisfaction.
l notice that when l sell a bottle
they come back for more. l can
honestly recommend it," 25c, SOC,
81 90. Sold by r. c. Hardwick,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. c. Peterson, 625 Lake ST.,
Topeka, Kansas, says; "Of all
cough remedies Billiards. Hore-
bound Syrup is my favorite; it has
done and will do all that is claimed
for ito speedily cures all coughs
and colds-and it is so sweet and
pleasant to the taste" 25c, soc,
81 90 bottle. Sold by h. c. Hard
wick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15

Spring fever is simply "that tired
feeling lassitude caused by a
sluggish condition of the blood. The
liver and bowels need a cleaning
out in the spring and nothing is so
effective and at the same time so
pleasant to take as DR.. Caldwell 5
Syrup Pepsin, which is sold by all
drupgists.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Decided Upon as Delegates.

Messrs Plat, Odell, Depew aud
Black have been decided upon as
delegates at large from New York
to the Republican National Conven-
ton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch
the little colds. Dr. Wood S Nor
way Pine syrup.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15

Eczema, scald head, hivesitchiness
of the skin of any sort instantly
relieved, permanently cured Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Receiver Instructed.

The receiver of the Shipbuilding
Company was directed by the court
to recognize the validity of the S16,-
700, 900 mortgage.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
AASAKA xO0 and all stomache
troubles by removing the cause. Price soc
S. H. WlNSTEAO MED. co. PaduCah, KY.
Committed Suicide.

Mrs. John Harper, Of Shady Nook,
Ky, committed suicide. by tying
brick around her neck and plung-
ing headforemost into a rain barrel.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Scholarship for Sale.

We have for sale at a great bar.
gain a 500 scholarship in the
Southern School of Osteopathy
Franklin, KY. Address KRNrucK.
IAN. Hopkinsville. KY,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Assembled For April Term.

The Kentucky Court of Appeals
re-assembled Monday for the April
term
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Average Man.

The average man either boasts
about his good health or bowls
about his aches and pains.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Strike Ordered.

Two thousand cattle butchers
employed by Swift " Co., Chicago,
have been ordered to strike.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
To Inspect the Ohio River.

The House Rivers and Harbors
Committee will inspect the Ohio
river during the recess.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
$4,000 Fire.

The sawmill department of the
Paducah Cooperage Company was
destroyed by fire at loss Of $50, 600
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Killed By Train.

Newton Marks, a veteran circus
and theatrical man, was killed by
train near Eel Paso, Tex.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Timber for Cigar-Boxes.

Practically all the timber used
for cigarbOxes comes from Cuba.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Bears the q ''. N"'" 's. NV H-.-1 D'Ds
signature of &1HIAIzn
A Texas Fire.

Fire at Mckinney, Tex, destroy.
ed business property and stock Of
goods valued at 100000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15

N Av.ENS For the Kidneys.
LAA-EOS Liver and stOlnseha
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15

Connections: At Nashville with L. & n and
n. c. 81 St. L. Ry.; at Clarksville with L. & \.
r. r., and at HOpkinsvile with /. q Y. and l.
c. r. h.
Trains leave Nashville for Knoxville at a.
m, and go p. m; for Lebanon and Carthage at
same hours, and also at 1880 a. and 4;5O p. m.
Trains on Western division daily except
Sunday.
Ell. HTNSON. Traffic Manager,
NASHVILLE. Tenn.
+. NJ. SHERWOOD, Agt, Hopklnsville, KY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-15
Millionaire Passes Away.

o. S. Kelly, a millionaire manu-
facturer of Springfield, o., is dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
WORLD OWES HIM NOTHING.
"Doc" Bliss, Ill and in Jail, Says He's
Ready to Die.

1.-The world owes me nothing and I'm
ready to die is the declaration of Doc ="
Bliss, an aged prisoner in the Baltimore
Jail, whose days on earth are numbered.
He is now sixty-seven years old and is
known to the police department all over
the United States. DR.. David c. Bliss Is
the name under which he has travelled for
many years, but he admits that Bliss is not
his real name. He was born in Kentucky
and his manner is distinctly that of natives
of that state. The dying man says he has
had as much out of life any man might
reasonably expect to get, and declares he
will go to his grave without disclosing his
identity to the police. In his will he pro-
vides that $500 which he has in a Chicago
bank and what else he has shall go to
Mrs. Maud Darlington Booth of the Saliva
ton Army. Since his incarceration in the
Baltimore Jail he has watched the work and
movements of Mrs. Booth, and is anxious
that she should have his money to use in
bestowing charity. The patient prisoner
admits that the money he has in bank was
not earned in an honest manner and boasts
that he never took cent from a person
who could not stand the loss He studied
medicine when he was young man. and 1t
is for that reason that he called himself
Doc" He participated in the civil war
on the confederate side and was wounded
in the chest His last arrest was in April
of last year, when he stole securities valued
at 81 600 from a runner for the Merchants
National Bank of Baltimore The securi-
ties were recovered where they had been
left under a porch in Wavery. 1t is said
that he once got as much as $4,000 in an
unlawful transaction. He has greatly
changed in appearance since he was sent
to Jail His troubles is tuberculosis and it
is thought he has but a short time to live
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
LOSS OF $500 ON COMMISSION
HOUSE AND CONTENTS.
Origin of Fire Unknown-Department
Has Hard Work to Save
Other Buildings.

The stock in the business house OF Claren-
don Smith & Co., commission merchants at
9Th and X streets northwest, was destroyed
by fire this morning and the building was
seriously damaged Members of the fire de-
partment at a late hour today were still
working in and about the building. dragging
baled hay from the structure in order to
prevent the possibility of the fire breaking
out again.
1t was about 4:3O o'clock when the fire
was discovered. Policeman Strandley was
on Massachusetts avenue when he heard a
cry of fire. Looking in the direction OF the
Northern Liberty market he saw bright
blaze. Running to the house of NO. en-
CINE company he notified the foreman of the
compAhy, and in less than one minute the
members of the company were at the scene
OF the fire, and other companies were speed
ing in that direction. The fire was stub
born one. and it was some little time be-
fore the firemen had 1t under control.
1t was apparent that the blaze had start
ed in the office on the first floor and had
reached the roof by the time the first com
pany arrived at the building. 1t was only
by hard work that the flames were kept
from spreading to the adjoining buildings.
When the fire had been practically extin-
guished all the companies in attendance,
with the exception of No. u engine COM
pany, returned to their quarters. the mem
to remove the hay from the building.
Contents of Building.
The commission firm handles feed. butter
and eggs, and in the building south of the
one on the corner butter and eggs were
stored. The eggs were piled about the
building in cases and the butter was in a
big refrigerator 1t is thought that the
eggs were damaged by the blaze. but the
thick covering of the refrigerating plant
probably saved the butter from injury.
The origin of the fire is not known. The
building is lighted by electricity. and one
light was left in the office last night. Ac-
cording to the report made by the police
the damage to the building amounted to
about 81 600, while s.. 500 will cover the loss
in stock all covered by insurance.
1t is related that young man In search
OF work visited the establishment early
this morning and was disappointed to find
the building in the hands of the fire de-
partment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
SUIT FOR ACCOUNTING.
Thomas G. Hensey and Others Named
as Defendants

Charles w. Richardson, >through Attor-
neys Charles H. Merillat and Mason N.
Richardson, has filed suit in equity against
Thomas G. Hensey, Melville D. Hensey,
Mary B. Dodge and Lyman d. Landon, the
action being based upon the organization,
in the summer of 1892, of what was known
as the Westminster street. syndicate and
certain transfers of real estate which have
been made subsequent thereto. 1t is al
legged that the complainant and others
joined a syndicate, on the solicitation of
the defendants Hensey in 1892, for the ac-
QUESTION of land on Westminster street 1t
being understood that all parties were to
share equally, according to their invest
ments. With the moneys of the syndcat
ors, it is stated, land on which ten houses
now stand was bought from Henry Will
lard and title taken in the name of
Melville Hensey, and that subsequently
half interest in the land was sold to Louis
c. Terrell at a higher price than was paid
for the land. Later the complainant says
a distribution of a certain sum as profits
was made to the syndicators but it is as
serted they were entitled to a larger sum
and that no accounting ever was made
them.
profits and in part by means of a building
loan and otherwise, houses were erected on
the land bought and that these houses
stand on what was subdivided into lots
pol to go, inclusive, in square 362 1t is
added that the facts concerning the organ
iZation of the syndicate We're developed in
another equity suit, and that on the deyel-
Opments the houses which had been deeo ed
in 1893 by Melville Hensey to his father
Thomas G. Hensey, were, as to seven of
them which remained in him, decided to
Mary b. Dodge, who conveyed three of
them to Lyman d. Landon. Mary r.
Dodge, the complainant states, was a STEP
daughter of Mr.. Hensey, and he declares
there is danger, she already having sold
one of them that others will be decided to
bona fide purchasers
The court is asked to restrain disposition
OF any OF the remaining houses, to compel
an accounting and to protect the rights of
the complainant and other members OF the
syndicate in the property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
EXCURSIONS.

1t hassbeen decided to discontinue the de-
lightful evening trips to Indian Head on the
steamer Charles Manchester after next FRI
day evening, although the steamer Will run
to Marshall Hall every evening this week,
at the usual hour, $50 o'clock. The only OPP
portunities left to enjoy ride down the
Potomac and a farewell dance in the big
pavilion at Marshall Hall will be on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings OF this
week. There will be no Indian Head trip
Saturday evening, the steamer going to
Marshall Hall only. Day trips are made
to Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:3O pm
Programs for the evening concerts by the
Marine Band at Chevy Chase Lake are ar
ranged anew for each performance. Con-
cert hours are from 80 to ., with dancing
afterward until II. Those who are plan
ming picnics for Labor day will find much
at this resort to recommend 1t for their
outing Not the least of it's advantages is
the notably efficient car service.
So attractive has the prospectus of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany's special Labor day excursion proven
that the management has found 1t neces-
sary to run two steamers for the trip. Con-
sequently, there need be no apprehension as
to accommoda tons. This excursion will
be given Saturday at 6:3O pm, with round
trip tickets at special rates good until
Monday evening, leaving Norfolk. This
will give two days at Old Point, Norfolk or
neighborhood resorts and two nights aboard
the comfortably equipped steamers of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
paEy.
One may make trip to the Pacific coast,
taking in the worlds fair en- route, very
economically, If advantage is taken of the
special rates offered via the Southern and
Southern Pacific railways. Such tickets
with liberal stop-overs both ways are OBJ
tainable until the 9th of September, and
also present a choice of a different route
returning. Special rate one-way tickets
will be sold via this route from September
IA to October ii, returning October 81 In
forma ton is obtainable at the Office of "A.
]. Poston, general agent 81 Pennsylvania
avenue, or at 705 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners today Or
dered
That the following water main be con-
structed under the provisions of the act of
Congress approved April -, 1904, the same
being necessary, in the judgment of the
Commissioners. for the public safety
health. comfort and convenience: Sixty-siX
feet more or less of S-inch water main in
jackson street between Taylor and Fendall
Streets. Anacostia
That the roadway of 18th street northeas st
Queens Chapel road between Hamlin
street and Fort Drive be graded by the
chain gang, at estimated cost of $500
chargeable to grading streets, alleys and
roads"
That the roadway of Sth street northwest
between Des Moines and Erie streets be
graded by the chain gang, at an estimated
cost of 500, charge able to grading streets
alleys and roads,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
IL m. go and $40 pm: Indian Head at
$50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
els and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at S:i5 am.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
IL m. and 2:30 pm.
Randall line for Colonial Beach. Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at am.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Steamer Estele Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:2J and IL am. 2:3O,
5:3J, I:4J and 9:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
THE THEA E R.


Beginning at the matinee next Monday
Labor day. Chase's will present holiday
program whose features include Hermann
the Great who will be seen for the nrst
time at the Chase prices. He promises as
elaborate and extensive series OF liu-
sions, etc, as in the past the Hermann
the Great company has given at higner
prices. Ten distinct features are included
in the magician's performance, and he Will
be assisted by Marie Hermann and COM
pany of twelve. The bill also includes Miss
Kathryn Osterman with her own company
in a new comedietta; Jack Norworth, the
mirthful manufacturer of songs and sto-
ries; Charles Berry and Hulda Haivers
late of "Babes in Toyland' fame, in their
eccentric melange; the celebrated Athos
family in foreign acrobatc novelty:
Louise Dresser, the statuesquely beautlfu4
singer; Dorsch and Russell in their scenic
creation and the vitagraph pictures of the
great London fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Theater Managers and Stage Employees
Adjust Differences.

Contracts satisfactory to the managers Of
the Washington theaters and the oreani-
cation of theatrical stage employees were
signed yesterday afternoon, 1t is said. Ac-
cording to those Interested these agree
ments. which will be in effect for five years.
will, it is claimed, prevent any strikes for
the period. The contracts were entered into
by John w. Lyons. manager of the Acad-
envy Of Music, and Ira ]. LIE Motte,, man
ager of the Lafayette. with Lee M. Hart
international secretary of the Stage EN-
ployes Union. They provide that all scene
shutters. calcium light operators, electri-
clans and fly men shall be members of the
union. Contracts with the other local play
houses were entered into some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
Mechanics Lien Filed.

mechanics lien was filed today against
the Colorado building at 14th and G streets
northwest by William H. Yeatman to re-
cover balance Of 81, 1850, claimed to be
due on account Of work performed upon
the building. By the lien. Richardson &
Burgess Qnc). said to be the contractors
for the erection of the building, and Thomas
F. Walsh, the owner of the property, are
joined as defendants.
1t is understood that Mr.. Yeatman was
employed to perform work having to do
with the painting and decorating of the
building, and that the balance on the ac-
count referred to arises in this connection.
1t is also said that the lien proceedings are
preliminary to equity proceedings for the
recovery Of the claim. The proceedings
were instituted through Attorneys Lambert
& Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
Selling and Storing Furniture.

SeII1HB anu StUIIuR uruICure.
We do both. Brown & Tolson. Aucts.. 1912
H ST. Experienced and reliable.
au3-w, tn fam