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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-09

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with two exceptions.
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President. Ilewellyn Barton, I'n:tl1ni:
trru.Urcr. Francis A. FOX, ErZlr Fans
SECRETARY, Clark Il. Eastman, Cumhcriant!
Mills.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-09
1904

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Retailers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Public Sale.

Monday March Dist, 1904, the I'M
dersigned Administrator of w. T.
Bonte, dec d. will on Monday 9 a.
m. March 2lst, 1904, at the old
stand of w. T. Ronte, dec d, on
Virginia and Ninth streets, sell to
the highest bidder the entire stock
OF phaetons, surries, buggies,
double and single harness, brides,
collars, hitch reins, lap robes,
whips, one roll top desk &c.
Terms; All sums $1,000 and UNI
der cash in hand. All sums over
$1,000 on a credit of three months
with bond and approved security.
IF the bonds are paid promptly at
maturity no interest will be charg.
ed, but if not paid when due inter
est will be charged at a rate of 6
per cent. per annum from date OF
sale until paid.
PLANTERS BANK & TRUST Co.,
Admir-. w. T. Bonte, Decd.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
CAT TRIBE AS sTALKERs.
Always Patiently Following and
Waiting for Time When the
Blow Cannot Fail.

The king Of animal stalkers is
the man who can get out on a
fOggy morning, and, beating up
and down the canyons of the low
er hills, bring in bObcat. OF all
animals, not even man excepted,
the cat tribe are the most expert
hunters. and their whole system
is based on stalking, says the
New York Herald.
From the lion stealing up on
the Gland in the African glade to
the lynx creeping through the
piny woods to seize a sleeping
grouse, the game is the same, al
ways patient following, always
waiting for a time when the blow
cannot fail.
Hunters from the Canadian
forests tell of being followed by
great tuft-eared lynx, trailing
like shadows from tree to tree,
ever following, never Offering to
attack, but merely sneaking
along behind from very Unborn
love of that style Of hunting.
The wolf tribes hunting in packs
seldom exceed by speed what the
cats capture by stalking.
The hardest thing for the
stalker to grasp at first is the
fact that unless Il hunted ami
mai catches his pursuer's eye in
seven cases out of ten he will not
see the hunter at all, and the
greatest art of the hunter is to
be able to see without being seen,
which, after all, is much like the
precept of the old merchant that
"to do without being done is the
cardinal point of success"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
NOtiCe!
Christian Circuit Court.

Jacob Hooser's executor, plaintiff,
vs.) order
South Kentucky Building d Loan
Association, &c, defendant.
In this case il is ordered that the
creditors of Jacob Hooser, decd. e,
appear before Frank Hives, Master
Commissioner of the Christian Cir
cult Court, on or before the 18th day
OF March, 1904, and prove their
claims against the estate of said
decedent, as required by law, and
that this notice be published in the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian, a paper
published ID Hopkinsville, Chris
tian County, Ky, for four issues Of
said paper.
Witness my hand as Clerk of the
Christian Circuit Court, this Feb
ruary 18th, 1904. G. r. CLARK.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
You Get the Best

When you travel over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Ry. Superior
equipment, excellent service, quick
time, beautiful scenery, finest din
ing car service. Every courtesy
extended passengers. New York
tickets permit stop-over OF ten days
at Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia. For special inform.
alton address w. A. WILGUs,
S. p. A, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Chesapeake and Ohio; Ry.

Most popular line to the East and
to all Virginia points. Magnificent
scenery, historic battle6elds and
many other points of interest. Some
thing to amuse and instruct along
the entire route. Ask for your
tickets via the G. & o. Ry. Special
information furnished by w. A.
WILGUs. s. p. A., Hopkinsville,
Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
STONE WORTH A MILLION.
Worlds largest Diamond Weighed
Nearly ] 900 Carats and Had to
Be Broken Up.

In jewelers. circles great inter
est has been awakened by the an
nouncement that cutting opera
tons have been commenced on
the great Jagersfontein Excel
siOr, the largest and finest dia-
mond in the world. The stone.
says South Africa, was held for
ten years before its owner could
make satisfactory arrange
ments for its cutting, which has
now being undertaken by firm
in Amsterdam, Holland. 1t was
transported from London TO
Amsterdam under special pellce
protection, and carpeted
room, with specially made safe,
has been provided for its care
during the progress of cutting
and polishing. The responsible
ity of handling and guarding so
precious Il stone may be gathered
from the fact that its value may
be almost anything. When dis
covered it was estimated to be
worth a million dollars, but in its
finished state it will command a
fabulous price.
The story Of the discovery of
this wonderful gem is of no little
interest. 1t was found on June
30, 1893, at JagersfOntein, in the
Orange Free State, South Africa.
The stone was picked up by a ma
tive while he was loading truck,
and although a white over
seer was standing near him, he
managed to secrete it and keep
it on his person for some time.
In. this case. however, it did not
appear that he proposed stealing
the gem, but only wished to de-
liver it personally TO the man
shodathd he did, and as Bonus
he received $3.50 and horse, sad
die and bride. The diamond
weighed in the rough exactly
9713 carats, or about z 1-3
ounces avoirdupOis. 1t is of
beautiful blush white color, and
shaped like the brOken-Off end of
an icicle. The diamOndiferOus
monster measures three inches
in length, one and One-half inch
es in thickness, two and One-half
inches in greatest and one and
One-third inches in least breadth.
The Excelsior has now been
broken into sixteen pieces, the
three largest of which are 15S,
147 and 100 carats, respectively.
These individual gems, in them
selves of extraordinary size, will
be, when fully cut and polished,
among the finest in the world,
and the value of the original
stone will thus be multiplied.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Cured Consumption.

Mrs. b. w. Evans, Clearwater,
Kan, writes. MY, Husband lay
sick for three months. The doctors
said he had quick consumption. We
procured a bottle of Ballard S
Horehound Syrup, and it cured him.
That was six years ago and since
then we have always kept bottle
in the house, We cannot do with
out IT. For coughs and colds II
has no equal. 25c, SOC and 81 CO.
Sold by h. {. IIardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

the room with the beef, was TO re-
main there until be devouTed il and
was to be guarded day and night.
Even those who knew of his i'm
mense capacity advised him not to
undertake such a task, as they be-
lieved il would result in his death.
Melloy finished the job in eighteen
hours and when he emerged from
the room he did not seem any the
worse for his experience. The man
who kept watch outside the door
was dumfounded to find only the
bones Of the beef when he entered
the room.
One of the most amusing contests
in which Melloy has ever involved
tack place three months ago. Sew
eral Of the young sports of the town
proposed TO him that he undertake
to diminish the supply of food kept
on hand by a German restaurant
keeper in the northern part of the
city. On a sign displayed in front
Of the restaurant appears this an
nouncement; "All yod can eat for ST
and a little more. The German s
patrons seldom take advantage of
his generosity 10 the extent of in
vesting 81 for a meal, and when
Meloy and his friends entered the
offer still held good. The latter
whose Celtic wit is one fthe side
splitting order gives this version of
what happened in the Germans
restaurant: "First calls for lux
urles, which included a mince pie
that had been on the shift for three
months and he was glad to get rid
OF it. Thin / got three orders of
meat, and / could see the Dutchman
was gettin' mad. l. ordered again
and says he: Yez can have potatoes,
an if yez amt satisfied with thin,
there's some sauerkraut in the cell
lar.
Unfortunately MIR. Melloy did not
have any wager up this time. He
was then taken to another restau-
rant and accomplished the unpar-
alleled feat of eating twenty pounds
of mince meat pie in one hour. He
himself considered this one OF his
achievements, as the mince meat was
prepared especially for the occas-
ion and heavily spiced and made
much richer than usual.
The easiest task that Mr.. Melloy
was ever called upon to perform in
the eating line was toPut away two
gallons of oysters in ten minutes
and then ate three pound can Of
salmon. He was formerly a pros
porous stock raiser at Sylvia Switch,
just outside of Dubuque, and has
won much money on wagers in eat
ing contests, but his ability in this
line is so well known in Dubuque
that he is unable to get any more
bets His latest offer is to eat
quarter Of beef inside of twenty
four hours, the meat to be raw, and
if he is unable to do it he will for
lett $500.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
INEFFECTIVE STRATEGY.
Trick Cost Three Good Cigars Without
Getting Rid of Bad Smoke.


Mr.. N, whose taste in tobacco
is most exquisite, was travelling on
the railway the other day with pas
senger who was smoking a horrid
cigar. AS all hints and signs proved
unavailing, Mr.. N had recourse
to an often-tried experiment, says
London Tit-Bits.
Rising from his seat, he politely
said:
"Will you allow me to open the
Window"
At the same time he quite acct
dentally" brushed against the hand
of his fellow passenger, causing him
TO drop his cigar. Mr.. N had
the additional misfortune to step on
it, and said, in seeming alarm:
ooh! I beg your pardon a thou
sand times. Allow me to offer you
one of mine; they are not half bad"
"Never mind, sir; it's all right"
answered the other, quite pleased.
He coOlly took three cigars out Of
the case presented to him and put
them into his pocket, saying as he
did so:
"These are a first-rate brand, sir;
I'll smoke 'em on Sunday"
And with that he proceeded Ia
light another of his own.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
$500, 600 Damage.

1t is estimated that the damage
caused by the earthquake OF Fri
day will amount to $500, 600 IN the
city alone, says Herald dispatch
from Lime, Peru. Reports from
other cities have not been received.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Notice.

Christian Circuit Court. S. c
MERGERS Admrs., &c, plaintiff,
against S. G. Mercer, Sr., and 9TH
ers, defendants.
All persons holding claims
against the estate of S. c. Mercer,
Jr., will file them with me properly
proven according to law on or be-
fore the 2lst day of March, 1904.
FRANK RIvES,
Master Commissioner.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Invaluable for rheumatism.

have suffered for the past few
years with a severe attack of rheu-
matism and found that Billiards.
Snow Liniment was the only thing
that gave me satisfaction and tend
ed to alleviate my pains. March
oath, 1902, John c. Degnan, KIns-
man, Ills. 25c, SOC and 81. Sold
by r. G. Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

Hives are a terrible torment to
the little folks, and to some older
ones. Easily cured. Doan S ONT
ment never fails. Instant relief,
permanent cure. At any drug
store, so cents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

William ] Bryan, IN an article
in the Commoner, rldlcnlesfG rever
Cleveland, writing platform
which he offers tor the former
Presidents use.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Smoking on Railway Trains.

Smoking was not permitted in
English railway carriages until
1876. On many foreign lines
smoking is so general that car.
riages are set apart for nonsmok'
ers, and SO labeled.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

Martial law regulations at Vladl-
vostok betray great solicitude for
the food supply. Namber of Rus
sian troops IN the far East is over
estimated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Collapsed.

1t is said that the lodge building
at Kevil, the new town in Ballard
county, which was supposed to
have blown down in the wind storm
last week, collapsed, the casting
parting and letting the building
down.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Large Output.

At Frankfort the report of the
State Coal Nine Inspector shows
that the coal output in Kentucky
was about 72O, 900 tons more in 1908
than in 1902.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

81 owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores
covered my body. l seemed beyond
cure. B. B. Is. has made me a
perfectly we'll woman. Mrs.Chas.
Hutton. Berville, Mich.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Great Damage.

At St. Petersburg, there is no
doubt that the FIRE OF the Japanese
warships Sunday did much moge
damage than the Russian authora-
les are willing the world should
know.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Poisoned Candy.

At Pierre, S. D., after a week OF
intense suffering Miss Rena Nelson,
the victim of poisoned candy sent
from Boone, Ia, is dead.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

Suit Of Santos Dumont, the Bra
lillian aeronaut, for the hand OF
Miss Spreckels is opposed by the
young woman's parents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

A household necessity - DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Heals burns,
cuts, wounds of any sort: cures sore
throat, Group, catarrh, asthma;
never fails.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

Count Benckendorff's visit to the
Car clears away many clouds and
Russia believes King Edward is
candid in his profession Of neu-
tralIty.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

"A dose in time sayes lives" DR.,
Woods Norway Pine Syrup;
Natures remedy for coughs, colds
pulmonary diseases of every sort.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
AS to Liars.

An Irish philosopher says the
trouble with some men is that
they can't believe half the lies
they tell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Scholarship for Sale.

We have for sale at great bar
gain 500 scholarship in the
Southern School of Osteopathy
Franklin, Ky. Address KRNTucK.
IAN, HOpkinsville, Ny.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
w. w. GRAY,
TOnsOriaI Artist,

West Seventh Street, Elb Building
Clean towels and everything fresh,
Give us a call.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Q a - - - I=,L - 49,
R.s,.tb. a The Kind You Have Always BOughl
Signature Il N<s12z1Z

Baron Hayas Japanese Minis
ter to Great Britain, declares that
his country has no need for
foreign war loan.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

Connections: At Nashville with L. q n. and
n. e. & St. L. Ry.; at GAINESVILLE with L. & n.
r. r.. and at HOpkihsvile with l.. * y. and I.
e. R.R
Trains leave Nashville for Knoxville at a.
M, and go p. m; for Lebanon and Carthage at
same hours, and also at 1890 a. m. and 4:50 p. "a
E.H. HINSON. Traffic Manager,
NASHVILLE. TBNS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

But What They Don't Want.
Men spend lot of money for
things they don't want.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15

BErwEEN NASHVILLE AND cLAEKsvHLE.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-15
Quarter of a Beef in a Day.

Perhaps his greatest achieve
ment in food devourment was a year
ago. He bet $50 that he could eat
a quarter of beef in twenty-four
hours. According to the condition
of the wager be was to be placed in
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
TO FIGHT MICROBES.
The Government VIII Have an EIab-
crate Exhibit OF Hodsls at
Worlds Fair.

The Bureau Of Public Health and
the Marine Hospital SarTiee will show
many practical models. Among these
viii be a model showing how q well
is contaminated with typhoid fever or
cholera by proximity to neighbOring
eesspOOl; models Of drawings Of prac-
teal improved tenement houses to re-
place the unsanitary dwellings which
crowd eongested portions Of some Of
our cities, and models showing how
the publication Of water diminishes
the number OF cases, and the death
rate from typhoid fever and CASTRO
intestinal disease in general
There viii be a model OF a Quaran-
tine Station; q display Of improved
disinfecting machinery, showing use Of
steam, sulphur, formaIdehyde and
chemical disinfectants In solution; q
model Of q floating quarantine plant
or disinfecting barge; a field bacteria
logical outfit and phOtO-micrOgraphi
apparatus; a model Of yellow fever
detention camp with the display Of the
X-ray and projection apparatus; a
model OF a public health and Marine
Hospital Service operating room
The wall space viii contain photo.
graphs illustrating marine hospitals
domestic quarantine, foreign quaran-
tine, immigration service, ssnitarium
for tuberculosis, etc.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
Shortage In Stoeksrs and Feeders Makes
Price Higher.

Shortage In stoeksrs and Feeders Makes
Price Higher.
Kansas City, No, June 2S.-There
were 5000 fewer cattle received here
last week than during the previous
week, but the number Of beef steers
was not any less, the shortage consist
ing mainly of stock stuff and grass
cattle.
Beef grades sold weak after Tuesday
and best grass cattle as well as stOckers
gained 10 to 20 cents during the week
Feeders were unchanged, but more or
less dull, as many country buyers con-
slider prices for good feeders too high,
and demand was not urgent.
Supply of cattle this week is mOder-
ate, and prices are a little better than
close Of last week on the best cattle.
Best steers to-day are at S6.15, and
best grass steers brought $3.50 yester-
day. Good to choice she stuff is as
high as ever, and sells at $3.50 to s.. go
for cows and $500 to S5.25 for heifers.
Grass cows range from $3.50 to s.. 25
for those above Gamers, and veal calves
are so to IS cents higher than a week
ago. although best seldom get above
$3.50.
StOckers and feeders range from s.. 90
to $4.65. The light run so far this week
has been the result of weather condi-
tons, and should there be a liberal
supply at Chicago on Wednesday, &C
comPanied by plenty of cattle at other
points. prices may shade of a little
toward the end of the week, particular
ly as next Monday is a holiday.
After continued rise in hog values,
averaging 20 cents a week for three OF
four weeks, market was lower yesterday
and is to-day, from to 10 cents. Low
er provisions is the main cause, as the
packers cannot conceal their anxiety
for supplies very long at time, and q
late sale to-day was at the top price,
SS.271z. Bulk of sales were sos to
Sis, and best for weights under zoo
pounds was S5.I21<.
Sheep and lamb prices are IS to 40
cents lower than a week ago. A good
many half fat lambs have made their
appearance and such are very hard to
sell, as IS inferior stuff of all kinds.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
IT IS TO EAT.
Big Pure Food Exhibit at the Worlds
Fair Covering Three Acres.

Three acres Of everything that IS
good to eat and drink This is one of
the attractive features Of the great pal
ace Of agriculture at the worlds fair.
And the best part Of it is that the visitor
is invited to sample the dainty yiands or
wholesome beverages and satisfy him
self as to their merits.
Chief Taylor appointed Paul Pierce to
superintend this food exhibit, the first
Of universal scope ever to be made.
Dir. Pierce is a son Of the late United
States Senator Pierce, Of North Dakota,
and for ten years has been editor and
publisher Of a journal devoted to the
interests Of pure foods.
Space for this attractive exhibit has
been assigned in the central nave Of the
Agricultural building, the largest Of the
exposition structures, and one Of the
most appetizing exposition displays
ever contemplated is shown every day
Of the fair.
Not only are the foods Of the world
shown, but each exhibitor gives demon
STATIONS Of the qualities Of his wares.
Thus the breakfast food manufacturers
Of packages, and their food in bulk, but
neatly-elad girls prepared and serve all
the dainty dishes Of which the food is
the principal ingredient Baking pow
der manufacturers employ experts who
serve the lightest and fuf6est Of bis
cults, and IN order to make them in
greater demand serve them with the
best creamery butter and syrup or fruit
The fruit preservers and the pickle
manufacturers have taken large blocks
Of space and have several hundred
varieties that the worlds fair visitor
may select samples from at will.
The chocolate and cocoa interests
make a great bid for popularity. A cup
Of rich chocolate, and any Of the tooth
some desserts Of which the products Of
the chocolate bean form a component
part, are served in its most enticing
form, while the one who prefers cocoa
may have his want supplied for the
mere suggestion
If the housewife observes keenly the
tricks Of the experts who make the
delicious coffees that are served from
the artistic booths she must learn much
Of the art Of coffee-making. And as for
tea, the growers from all climes exert
their best efforts to prove that their tea
has the most delightful favor
And so it is all down the line OF
edfbles. The same thing is true Of soft
drinkables.