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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible to prepare for it
DR.. Thomas Electric OIL Monarch
over pain.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
Died in minnesota.

Col. Hart Gibson, of Lexington,
Ky, died at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs. Harrison Foster, in ST.
Paul, MINI.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
Trial Begun.

The trial of United States Sena-
tor Dietrich was begun at Omaha.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
Poultry Show.

The eighth annual show of the
Kentucky State Poultry Associa-
tion opened session at Music Hall,
Louisville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
To Cure a Cold in One Dax

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each
box. Csc.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
Rescued.

The wrecked members of the
Nordenskjoid Antarctic expedition
have been rescued.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08

That can show you will easily
convince the most skeptical that 1
can do the planning if you will tell
me the amount you want to spend
and send sketches with measure Of
inside of rooms.
You can plan, and plan well per-
haps, but you want some one to put
it on paper and prepare your speci-
6cations, Perhaps I can add to
your idea and together make you a
better building for less money. II
costs nothing to try.
Jas. L. Long,
Architect.
Office IN r. c. Building, Nam St
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-08
i313QAh
SUPPLEMENTARY.

Highest amount or indebted
ness of any stakeholder,
person, company or firm,
(including IN the liability
of the individual member
thereby directly or indi-
rectly, ia such indebted
ness exceeds 20 per cent.
of capital stock actually
i paid in and actual amount
n of surplus of the bank None
How is Indebtedness stated
in above item l secured?
(See Sec. $50, Kentucky
Statutes) ..
Highest amount of indebted
ness of any director or Of
6cer, if amount of such in
debtedness exceeds 10 per
cent. of paid-up capital
stock of bank. (See Sec.
5S3, Kentucky Statutes) None
Does amount ofindebtedness
of any person, company or
firm, including in the liza
bility of the company or
firm, the liability of the in
dividual members thereof,
exceed 80 per cent. of paid
up capaitl and actualsur-
plus3 ....,.......... go. No
If so, state amount of such
Indebtedness ...,...... None
Amount of last dividend. a 600 90
We're all expenses, losses,
interest and taxes deduct
ed from before declaring
dividend and was not less
than topper cent of net
profits of the bank for the
period covered by the div
idend carried to the sur -
plus fund before said dixi-
dend was declared?. 80. Yes
(See See. $40, Kentucky
Statutes.)
state OF Kentucky, County of Christian, IS.
lie. MCPHERSON, Cashier OF Bank OF Hop
kinsville Bank located and doing business
at No. 2 lain street, in the city of Hopkins
Vile, in said county, being duly sworn. says
that the foregoing report is in all respects q
true statement OF the condition of the said
Bank, at the closeof business on She 3lst day
Of Dec, 1908, to the best Of his knowledge and
belief, and further says that the business Of
said Bank has been transacted at the location
pamed and not elsew here and that the above
report is made in compliance with an official
notice received from the secretary OF state des-
ignating the 3ist day OF Dec; 1908, az the day
on which such report shall be made.
j. f MCPHERSON Cashier
Henry c Cant, Director.
- q. n Bush, Director.
" W.T.. Fowler, Director.
t5ubscribed and sworn to before me byJ. Il.
;McPhersOn the lst day of Jan, 1909.
J. 2. Braden, n. p.
In and for Christian County, Ky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
FRUIT TREES DANCED.
Cold Weather Has Serious Effect an
Interior Of the State.
rEE TELEGRAPH TO rHE TRIBUNE. J

Ithaca, y y, Feb. 5.--The effect Of the severe
cold OF the last week CT fruit trees viii be mani
tested IN various vays-frst, by killing fruit
buds OF tender varieties. In all interior sections,
a few miles distant from bodies Of water, peach
buds are badly injured totally destroyed
Japan plum buds show varying degrees Of in
jury. but the whole crop IS comparatively safe
I'D to this date Along Lakes Ontario. Erie and
Seneca bud injury thus far is not severe. In the
eastern part Of the State fruit buds OF peach
and. IN come places japan pluns appear TO be
completely destroyed.
Secon6-Winter killing OF tops. An unusual
amount OF killing back Of the young wood OF
relatively tender varieties 81 peach and plum is
expected. This VIII be more marked where trees
went into winter quarters IN IA immature con-
6ition.
Third-Root killing Of dwarf pears IS looked
for 10 : considerable extent, and OF cherries and
plums the latter on tender stocks 20 a Jess de-
gree. in interior regions where frost has been
severe and snowfall light The upper Hudson
Valley viii probably suffer from loss due this
type OF injury
Root killed trees blossom. make an attempt at
frost cracks in forks and trunks Of trees notably
cherry ana plum. on low, moist soils are being
noted here and there.
The severe and continued cold. accompanied
by high winds. has evapOrated moisture from
the trees. which results in the lowering q vital
ity. and IN severe cases amounts essentially 70
winter killing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
ODD CHARGE BY JUDGE.
He Tells Jury His Opinion on Iestt-
mong IN Minks Murder Case.
fry TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUSE-I


Woodbury. " j. Feb AFTER hearing a re-
rrarkable charge By Justice Garrison. the jury
this afternoon returned a verdict Of manslauShter
against John Payne charged with the murder Of
Mr. Minks the father OF his sweetheart. Payne's
mother svoons6 when she heard the result OF the
trial.
The charge o. Justice Garrison IS regarded as
one of the most remarkable ever recorded IN
New-Jersey. He said:
While Il IS my province 70 advise you as TO me
law. II has also occurred to me that Judge sI0uIG
give Jury benefit OF his experience in critical
cases as / recognize this be- leaving to you al
fence. II has seemed that the sort or PROOF
which has been offered in the case with respect 70
murder In the first degree would not come up 70
the measure OF legal proof required am now
speaking of my experience in such matters
This does not bind you In any way. because,
while share IL with you to the extent OF advising
ven the responsibility Of your verdict Is entirely
with yoT But when you question yourselves on
the critical point whether this evidence jus
occurred was the result OF deliberate. wilful and
Iremedtated purpose the part OF Payne. that
he would take Mink's life, II you want 70 know
what I think about II, | say TO you ina u would
not seem so 10 me- Ii does not seem 70 that II
rises to the dignity Of proving that IL was wilfuL
Intentional and premeditated murder. Yet you are
I'm regard advice in the matter. l am your sjI-
perior In the matter OF law, and you are mine IN
the matter Of facts. and yet hold Il 70 De ny
duty IN case as critical as this 10 tel you my
opinion In the matter
The verdict was accompanied by recommended
ton fo- mercy. Payne will b sentenced on Tues
day. The maximum penalty IL fifteen years i'm
prisonment. Mr.. Minks objected 20 Payne as a
sutton for his daughters hand On the night OF
June . last the girls father ORDERED Fayne away
Payne down. and the young man. rising. shot and
killed his antagonist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
FIRST XVIII AMENDMENT VOTER DIES
Aged Negro Cast Ballot the Day After Proc
lamation Of Suffrage Was Published.

Perth Amboy. y. J.. Feb. 5.-Thomas Peter
son. said to be the FIRST cOlOred man 20 vote In
the United States under the amendment to the
federal Constitution giving his race the right
Of suffrage died at his home in this city last
night at the age OF eighty nine Peterson was
born IN Piscataway OF slave parents. who were
owned by the Mundy family.
The proclamation from the state Department
declaring the adoption Of the Fifteenth Amend
ment on March so 1870. appeared in the news
papers the next morning. on that day. March
II, there a special election for the ratiica-
ton CT q city charter. Early in the morning
Peterson was passing the City Hall. when one
OF the election officers called to him 10 vote.
The colored man read the paper and deposited
his ballot. II was aftervard questioned whether
he was the first negro voter. and a COMMITTEES
consisting OF J. L. kearny, Patrick Convery.
william Paterson. John FOthergin. J. l.
Boggs W. W. Watson and l. T Gold
inC investigated and satisfied themselves
that nowhere else I'm the United States was
an election held on the day on which Peterson
voted in Perth AmbOy. The COMMITTEES gave TO
him a gold medal. TO mark the event The
presentation Of the medal was made the occa-
sion Of a public meeting I'm the City Hall
Judge william Paterson made the address
The medal bears its reverse these words;
Presented by citizens Of Perth AmbOy, y. j..
10 Thomas Peterson. the first colored voter In
the United States under the Fifteenth Amend
rnent at an election held in that city. March u
1870" on the diverse side OK the mccall - the
portrait OF Abraham Lincoln
Peterson chosen one OF the committee 20
revise the charter for the adoption or Whlcn
he cast his first ballot. He had been several
times a delegate to Republican conventions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
SENsITIvENESS LED TO SUICIDE.
violinist Thought His Playing Was Not Ap-
preciated-Hanged Himself.

Because he feared that his musical selections
were not appreciated at the Swedish Church social
John Albin Idungstrom. twenty years old, Of Cedar
Road. New Rochelle. went home Thursday night
and hanged himself a bedpost. After Lung
strom started take his life. he evidently changed
his mind. but II too late. When his body was
found n was partly the bed. showing that he
had tried TO get back into bed when he found his
breath going y rope made OF torn sheets was used
FOR the hanging.
Liungstrom. who was well known IN New Ro-
chec had always had the reputation OF being over
sensitive. He had, been playing the violin at the
Swedish Church social. Ills selections were heart
lily cucored. but his way home he remarked to
friend that he did net think that the audience en-
Joyed them. After reaching home Re went directly
his room. where be took his life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
MISSING WIFE Will NOT RETURN
Started OH a Visit, but Writes That She Has
Found a Man She Likes Better.

ossining " Y. Feb. 5.-Nirs. julie Coddngton.
the wife OF Albert X Coddingtou. f.. whose father
IS superintendent Of BriarcifT Farm, the estate Of
Walter W. Law. has left her husband. and her
present whereabouts Is not known Sire and her
husband lived IN Pleasantvle. on the Law estate.
the latter assisting his father on the farm ON
Friday last she left Pleasantve. intending, so she
said 10 visit relative IN Newburg. on the same
train went John Weaver. who was an assistant n
the cowbarns on tho Law farm on Monday Cod
dingtons mother received a letter from her dausn-
ter-fu-law saying that she would so further than
Neyvburg and that she had found man whom she
loved better than Bert She added th2t She
would return only TO claim her child. which IS with
its RrandmOther.
1-he husband has disposed Of his household goods
and away. II IL thought he Is somewhere IN
New-Jersey. Before his departure he said that n
his wife wanted 20 away with a cOWOaIn
helper she was welcome 10 her choice. and that no
would not bother himself about her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
MANY CHILDREN PROTECTED
Gerry Society Gave Shelter, Food and Car,
to 1924 Last Year.

The twenty-ninth annual report Of tbs N.w-Yora
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to children
shows that in the last year 5294 children have "a.
ceived shelter and have been fed and cared FOR !,
the society's rooms. OF $40 cases prosecuted Nv
It. e.eS3 have resulted in conviction In This worn
nearly Sl14.000 have been expended leaving 4 bal
ance IN the treasury OF only about $3.50
This means" says President John D. IAnds,v
that careful and patient investigation has been
made by the society's agents OF every COMPLAINS
involving or affecting tbs life. health OF moral, o.
children. that prosecution has been Instituted In
every case where the facts justified It." He SAYS
that OF the chief obstacles with which the
society must contend Is the frequent attempts Of
the parents 70 get their children again after thay
are able 70 be Of service to the family.
y great many specific Instances are cited to
Illustrate the work. The president declares that
although the workers have learned that they can
not cease their vigilance for a day with safety
nevertheless there Is noticed a steady decrease In
the number OF cases OF atrOciOus cruelty tho
part OF parents toward children since the society
began its WORK The Chidren's Part OF the Cour-
Of Special Sessions - especially commended Re-
greet is expressed for the resignation OF julius ~
Mayer from the Special Sessions bench. and a
tribute paid 20 Tire all which, the society says. Ia
lent 20 its work. COnhdence in Justice Mayors
In the twenty-nlne years OF Its history, the So
ciety has received into custody 49, 50 childrsr
rescued and cared for 11oi69. and secured 5a7@
cOuVi-fiOnE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
TOO MUCH HOME WORK FOR CHILDREN
So School Teachers Report to Board of Su-
perintendents.

The subject Of home study for public school pu-
pills has been taken UP by the Board OF SIperin-
tendcnts OF the Department OF Education. as a
result ot numerous petitions and In natural
queuce TO the introduction OF ;he new courses OF
study. The question as to how long d child should
be required 10 work after school and the amount
Of result that IT should be required to show has
been discussed in the various teachers organizs-
months
The Neye-York Teachers Association cent COM
mittec 10 discuss the subject with the Board OF
Superintendents a couple OF days ago, composed
OF James NJ Kieran. lately appointed to the chair
OF pedagogy In the Normal College: Miss Alice Y.
Parle. principal OF Public School No. 50, and Miss
williams principal Of No. 50. They told the super
intendents that there altogether too much
home work required under the new courses.
The board then asked the committee to prepare
a report on the following points: WHAT items in
the courses constitute the excess OF work: how
many lessons should be given daily: In which OF
the fourteen grades the home work II excessive
how excessive II is; what time limits should bs
set and whether work should be assigned
home work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
SHIPBUILDING PLANT MAY CLOSE.
Receiver for Townsend & Downey Cannot
Get Cash for Operating Expenses

Inability Of Henry Ide the receiver for the Town
send d. Downey Shipbuding Company. raise
ready cash is said 20 threaten the closing down
OF the Plant. which is rushed with work until the
money situation is easier. week ago the work
did not receive their money. but expect TO be
paid to-day. 1t was announced at the yards yes
terday afternoon that about ten men in each de-
partment nearly 80 In ALL would be laid OF last
night. The men selected for the lay OF were told
their money.
1t is said the receiver has sufficient money to pay
the two weeks wages which will be due the entire
force to-day, but is determined that there shall
not be another delay In paying the worknen, even
81 he has to suspend operations. One of the yard
officials said yesterday afternoon that the plant
busy that IL should be twelve or four
teen hours day. IL is said there has been some
misunderstanding about the underwriting of the
receivers CERTIFICATES authorized by the and
that this has delayed the payment TO the receiver
Of the money he needs TO operate the plant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
ARREST ALLEGED COUNT.
Frenchman's Brother-in-LdJU Says
He Osoes Him So. $50.

Paul Siartel de Ia Chesnaye. said 20 be q
French count was arrested yesterday IN an ac-
ton brought by Claude sachs, his brother-in-
Law. 10 recover S12,IJ0. He gave bail
NJ. Sachs alleged that the defendant and he
married sisters. and all lived together az Colo
ra6o Syringe. De ia Cbesnaye had told him ne
vas entitled 10 share of the estate, amounting
TO over 100000 % his sister. Nine. Maxwell
TTeddle Cnee Hortense Leocsdie Leduc). Vho died
II, France. and Sachs therefore had accepted
prornissory note from Dc IA CEesnaye on the
F-ire. National Bank o. Colorado Springs Tor
$500. depositing as security 10000 shares of
stock in the King Edward Mining. milling and
Tunnel Company. The note WAS not met by tle
defendant and Sachs's stock was sold S1chs
says that De IA Chesnaye subsequently declared
his Interest in the estate would not aTnoIhL 70
more than S3oo00 after the expenses were I,alo.
Further allegations are MADE g 20 De .
Chesnaye's financial transactions, stciiS 49,
ing that his brotber-in-laW leN OoIui "No
Springs, saying ne was going 10 Denver 70 g
the papers referring 20 his interest ia -iiAlS-
HedCle's estate and never turned up again
Sachs asserts THAT the stock IN question > Nv
worth 10 cents each, the company haflis reen
reorganiZed. -, .-,.-
Madeline Msrtel de ia Chesraye, the former
wife Of The defendant who got divorce rom
him makes an affidavit thai she made an IN
,-ssfinstfcn al Paris which showed he had 40 IN
terest in the estate. or y he had The money
lenders got q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
FERRYBOAT DISABLED.
Staten Island Vessel Drifts, but
Makes Her Slip Unaided.

The Robert Garrett. Of the Staten Island
RAND Transit Line. on her way to the city
from St Georges, Staten Island. last evening
was disabled Off Governors Island, owing TO the
breaking Of her port paddlewheeL
The boat was making her slip on the tide and
just as she passed Governors Island ran into
an ice foe. she drifted. and. by careful man
agement on the part of Captain William Cole.
made her slip without accident. There was no
panic among the few passengers. After waiting
half an hour or So I'm which time the staten
Island boats used the slip OF the Baltimore ana
Ohio Railroad two tugs took her in charge. one
acting n rudder, and conveyed neF 10 IiS
docks of the line at Clifton staten Island.
II il believed that the repairs can be Indde III
time for her TO take her usual place to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
LIKES CITY FERRY PLAN.
Featherson You'd Spend s.. $50 nm
on Staten Island Traffic

80 COMMISSIONER Festhersoa broslrh. .r-,.
Io' aoOep'anee oy the Sinking Fund e-o-,-,,-.,
q us meeting Yesterday the Staten Island s..
and terminal plans formulated nv NJ. 10y
Dock Commissioner Hawkes. ara of, - ~ IoV
year Mr.. FeathersOu approves the nl,,. -. az
gested That considerable money could t.e 49, -
cheapenlns some Of the srchitectrrai f...,,- "
the proposed new terminal buildings sd ~ ~
Richmond. - R0r
Staten Island was well repre,-ntss q.
ing Mr.. FeatherSon's report was in ~. g., :
long communication and irclosed MAJ.
specincStons OF the proposed new boats ara -
INITIALS City Chamberlain keenan, and prasss.-
ForHes Of the Board OF Aldermen seclaras -
had received the report too lata FOR exarrs,.,,.
Mr. Grout said he bad not had time 70 go 90 ~,
specifications. and IL was decided xr.,t-. =
the disappointment OF the Staten Isande-, - :.
journ the hearing until Thursday az ID a n,
Commissioner Featherson asked permission ., 49,
ahead and contract for the building OF Az. ~
twin screw ferryboats. Of high speed ard r,o,.-~
equipment to be owned and operated Sv n. -
They are to cost S70.O0o each or 81 x01o o., -,
FIVE and are to be ready for delivery vith,, =.
days Commissioners Hawkes. proposed ths =
penditure altogether OF q 35eOOa for the -, e.
terminal. now principally owned by the BaIt,os'
and Ohio Railroad Company: $4,000 fo- the s,,-ss
ton terminal. and 10000 for the one at Port p,s
mond- Mr.. Featherson says that he think. -
terminal plans @an Do so modified as to kse, -
cost down to s1.3oeeoo. The ConIrnlssic -.
says that II will cost the city $1,000
operate the boats. while the incor a ~
about $4,000 u year. On account Of ~. Snr."
ence between receipts and expenditure. IA =,
vored Cheapenins the terminals to SON. 49,.
The citys lease with tie private interest, now -.
trolling the Staten Island ferries expires IN mr.
OF this year. and it IS Imperative Co-nr,..so,.-
Featherson says. that the city should TAXI Dro~o.
action. The expenditures favored By Mr. rsath.-'
follows:
-.
Rebuilding -. George terminal. 500 -
Rebuilding Stapeton terminal ......-. 30 ~,
Alterations at Whitehall siip............. a..
Total "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
MERGER PLAN AGREED ON
Decision as to National Citisens and
Central National Banks.

A plan Of merger o. tho National Citizens bank
and the Central National Bank has been agreed
on by the committees which have been conducting
the negotiations as representatives o. the con-
trolling interests IN the two institutions. ana mas
been approved by the boards OF directors ana
specal meetings OF the Stockholders Of the two
banks have been called for March 70 take action
on the plan il s PROPOSED 10 increase the capital
noe. OF the National Citizens Bank from S55@~o
10 S25JOeca the additional Sl.oVae0 being the
amount Of the Central Nationals capital stock;
70 change the name Of the National Ciize1s' Bank
10 IN. Citizens Central National Bank OF New
York aud 20 provide for a larger number OF
directors Edwin +. SChenck. president OF the
National Citizens Bank. Is TO be president OF the
consolidated institution. For equality between the
shareholders Of the two banks IL VIII be arranged
that the bank, the assets o. which on liquidation
shall produce The larger proportion % surplus
shall be allowed TO distribute among its stock
holders o. record al the time OF consolidation al
assets fl excess Of the proportionate surplus rep
resented bv tho assets OF the other hank. Il has
been suggested that the present location OF the
Central National Bank shall be that q the con
sol6ated hank.
The National Citizens Bark. which about two
wears ago absorbed the Ninth National Bank, -
controlled by interests Identified with The Ma
tional City BANK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06
TO AID STOCK EXCHANGE EMPLOYEES.

The Stock Exchange Bsnsft and Fund COMMITTEES was
organized yesterday, 70 relieve exceptional dis
treEs among employees OF the Exchange and :or the r.
hei Of tie families az Policcnen aid frenen Who may
become injured killed n the discharge their duties
IL Is proposed 20 g1vs performances
amateur or pEoessionaleyery and every member
OF the Exchange VIII be asked contribute Tas o--
SANITATION was formed largely Of
George D. MacSay and J. a. Leopold who with he toI
loving, comprise TIC executive committee: = lu,-
well J. =. A9rrinlan. h ; ste5nberger Rudolph Repp-
l-r lc hoy frost, }. l1rtfner Wor6er. II. -.
Mlnttei2t berr = p bayeT. }. De wolf cutting {. r
nnoolaGch Ee1-ze :. Weaver and Ernest A.
heppler vi be the chairman q committee nr
sAcA->S wee -chsirn1sz Frust sscrstary. -