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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-26

but 1t is assumed these are without
foundation.
London Hears the News
London, Feb. PA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from
st. Petersburg, sent at IL o'clock
tonight, says that on Feb. 3 the
Japanese attempted to send four
steamers filled with explosives
among the Russian fleet in Port
Arthur harbor. These fire ships
did no damage and were themselves
destroyed, two being sunk and two
going ashore.
Two Japanese boats escorting the
hre ships were destroyed by Rus
sian guns.
Paris Says Six.
Paris Feb. pa dispatch to
the Havas Agency from Port Ar
thur says that four Japanese cruis-
ers and two transports have been
sunk in a fresh attack on Port
Arthur. The dispatch adds that
the Russian battleship Retyizan
covered herself with glory.
Details AnxiOusIy Awaited.
London, Feb. 25.-Viceroy Alex
left 5 dispatch to the Car OF Rus
sia, clearing up the doubts caused
by the numerous sensational YER
slons of the last Port Arthur affair,
was received in London too late 10
be published in the early editions
OF the morning papers, but it con.
firms the opinion founded upon
earlier advices that Admiral Togo
made d daring attempt to bottle up
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur
and, although Viceroy Alexleff as
serts that the entrance to the har-
Dor of Port Arthur is still free, the
fact that Admiral Togo's fleet,
minus the vessels injured in the
courageous exploit, seen stea ming
at full speed on a southeast course
from Wei-Hai-Wei is interpreted as
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-26
RUSSIAN VICTORY

an indication of the Japanese's Adj
miral's satisfaction with the ac-
complishment of bis design.
1t is pointed out here that it
would be difficult for the Russians
in the darkness of the night to as
certain just what had happened to
the Japanese, or to distinguish be-
tween hulks it was their intention
to sink and torpedo boats. As two
injured vessels were observed
steaming slowly away from Port
Arthur, and as the Japanese feet
was going at full speed off Wei
Aai.Wei, it is presumed that the
two injured vessels might have
gone elsewhere to repair.
Left Some On Guard.
Another explanation OF the in
completeness Of Admiral Togo's
squadron as seen off Wei-Hai-Wei
is that he possibly left some vessels
to watch off Port Arthur
Further details of this engage
ment from independent sources are
awaited with the greatest interest,
but it is believed that the reports
that battleships or transports were
sunk should be taken with a de-
gree of allowance.
A dispatch received here from
Toxic this morning explains the
recent suspension Of Japanese
naval operations to have been due
chiefly to bad weather prevailing
in the Gulf Of Pc Chi Ii, where
there have been heavy winds,
snowstorms and fogs
The general opinion in London is
that Admiral Togo, after possibly
returning to Japan to effect re-
pairs, will next devote his atten-
ton to the Russian Vladivostck
squadron.
It is officially announced from st.
Petersburg that the Russian Gov
eminent has expressed its warmest
thanks to Great Britain for the
help given the crews of the crusier
Variag and the torpedoed gunboat
Korietz by the British cruiser Tai
bot at Chemulpo.
Skirmishes With Chinese.
A dispatch from Che Foo, a cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says
5000 Russian troops have moved
from Mukden Hsin Min Ting. and
that skirmishes are reported be-
tween Chinese regulars and Russia
near Shan Hal Kwan.
1t is announced from Pekin, this
correspondent continues, that Paul
Lessar. the Russian Minister to
China, has offered written assur-
ances that the Russian gunboat
Mandjur shall not leave Shanghai
until the conclusion OF hostlities.
but Japan insisted that this vessel
be disabled.
Cabling from Toxic, a cores
pendent of the Time says the Rus
sian movements on the Yalu are
not considered serious IN Japan,
where the town OF Ping Yam, Corea,
is considered safe.
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FATALITY.
Charles johnson Killed At En-.
pirein a FusiIade.
Was Not Engaged In The ARRAY
That Cost Him His
Life.

Crofton, KY, Feb. 25.-A negro
named Charles Johnson, a miner in
the Empire coal mines, was killed
at festival at Jennie Campbell's
house last night. A row came up
between John Carter and Tissue
Paper Jack" an unknown negro
who has been working in the mines
for FIVE months. Jack went out at
the door and Carter started to fol-
low him, when Jack drew a pistol
and began shooting at Carter, who
returned the FIRE. In the fusilade
Johnson stopped three balls and was
fatally wounded. He died this
morning at six o'clock. Tissue
Paper Jack" has skipped out and
it is presumed his bullets were the
ones that killed Johnson.
Johnson leaves a family. He
came from St. Louis and but little
is known about him. Carter is
still here, but has not been arrest
ed. At this hour nc inquest has
been held over the dead body.
A Later Report.
The police here have been notified
that Tissue Paper Jacks" real
name is VIM. Harrison and that he
undou btedly did the killing. He
came this way and is supposed to
be making his way to Nashville,
his former home.
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but it is assumed these are without
foundation.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
The Korean Tongue.

They do not need to kill their mis-
sionaries in Korea; it appears to be
sufficient to let them leave the country
unrestrained. Bishop Corfe lately did
so. He found the Koreans at once
friendly and unapproachable, for they
listened with genuine interest to his
endeavors to preach the gospel in q
language which he could not use cor
rectly. He was, it seems, like other
missionaries who had preceded him,
distinctly amusing. Rapt congregations
in Korea have been told, not that Laz-
arus fell sick, but that he entered a
bottle; that hell is a cellar, and that the
careless sinner is like a donkey tine
preacher meant a butterfly in n spi-
der's web. Besides, there are seven
ways of saying so simple a thing as
Good morning." and you are in dam
ger of giving offense with the wrong
one. To a boy you must say 1T n
way, to an unmarried man younger
than yourself, and variously also 10
unmarried and married men ana Wom-
en- of different ages and different SOCIAL
standing. Otherwise the seed may fail
among thorns. The Rev. G. T. Collyer,
who is familiar with them all, says
that the Bishops resignation is no
shame to him. If he had first been able
TO speak Chinese or Japanese, these
and other hard things would have come
quite easy to him, but he tried to learn
one language by itself and had to give
it ND. East is East and West is West,
and never the twain shall meet
Pittsburg Gazette.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21

It's the jubilee time in Georgia now-the
crops are lone laid by
An you hear the songs of falltime every.
where;
There's the "Bob White of the partridge
in the sedge fields all aroun'
An the dronin' of the bees is in the air;
The folks is all a~-1utter an a-6xin' up
An maxim for the arbor made of bushes
an of trees,
An the baskets of provisions a regiment
would feed,
An there's happiness an laughter in the
breeze.
It's the jubilee time in Georgia-not a care
in ali the world,
There amt a worry that we'd call our
own;
The crops are all a-makin' an the harvest
amt far off,
An it's as easy for to laugh as it's to
groan.
The potatoes are a-waitin' for the silver
frost to fall,
An the corn is hardenin' faster every
day,
An the KILN times a-comin' an the hogs
are gittin' fat,
An the harvest time in Georgia's on the
way!
It's the jubilee time in Georgia-an' the
trees II all soon turn
An their yellow leaves Il scatter on the
groun',
An possum an potatoes IL be foatin'
through our dreams
An there II be a dozen smiles for every
frown,
An way off in the distance you can hear
the fiddler's call
An the SCUM of trippin' feet upon the
floor,
An the country's just as happy as a cooin'
babe in arms,
Cause the jubilee time in Georgia's here
once more!
Atlanta Constitution.
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Sheep Notes.

Glover aftermath is the best pasture
for lambs that have been weaned.
The sheep of whatever breed, wheth-
er we will it or not, is a general pur.
pose animal.
No one breed of sheep will succeed in
all soils and all situations.
Of all methods of improving the soil
and destroying weeds sheep are the
best.
Mutton of good quality usually sells
at a higher price than beef, and yet it
is produced at considerably less cost.
Only the very best animals which
are true to their specific varieties of
breeds and full Of promise should be
selected for breeding purposes.
If there are any unthrifty sheep in
the flock, separate them from the
Others, give them a little extra care,
and if possible fatten and market
Indiana Farmer.
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The Wismer Annie.

A good dessert apple usually finds a
ready sale in any section where a large
city market can be readily reached.
The Wismer apple, or, as it is better
known, Wismer's Dessert, is pro-
nounced by experts one of the best, if
not the best, dessert apple grown. One
pleasing feature of the variety is that
the tree is absolutely hardy. being
classed among the iron-clad varieties.
1t makes a strong. vigorous growth
and, as yet, has not been seriously
troubled with disease Or insect enem-
les. 1t is quite regular in bearing,
comes early into fruit and is quite pro-
ductiye.
The fruit is medium to large in size,
and most attractive in appearance. be
ing smooth skinned and most brilliant
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F!&AE%
Sz9@E9Eytx

'Tourem says it only takes a cent to
run his auto a mile" 81 always Won
dered what the scent was or."-Cleve-
hnd Plain Dealer.
Mabel-"Mamma says Il con-
sciences should tell us when we are
naughty" Kittie-"Yeth, but / don't
lithen to gossip"-Harper's Bazaar.
Hope on, hope ever. once was thought !
To stimulate life's hustle;
But now, to such a pace we're wrought,
IT'S hustle-ever hustle.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Hare-"Your reputation for
slowness gives you a great advantage
at election time" The Tortoise-"In
what way?" The Hare-"They can't
accuse you of being a repeater"
MY ancestors came over in the May.
flower" said the young woman who
boasts. YES" answered Mrs. Pack
imam of Chicago; II understand that
travel was very cheap on that boat
Washington Star.
Gifie-"Dld you ever actually know
VI Il l1dA AudhlA6 u llOuAl0LA O0L VI q
molehill." Spinks-'Well, the proprie-
tor of the hotel I stopped at last sum-
mer came very near doing it in his
prospectus."-Puck.
isn't that orator always saying
something he will be sorry for?' "1ts
worse than that" answered the poll
tician. "He is always satisfied with
what he says. His political friends
are s-orry."-Washington Star.
His feelings he tried to Disguise
The girl, though, began to surmise,
That something like wooing
Was certainly doing,
Because of his looks and deep suise.
Cleveland Leader.
"But," said the Rev. DR.. BrOadley,
"you must remember the Bible tells
us to love our %neighbors." Its quite
impossible" replied Mrs. Upperten.
81 simply hate mine" "Well-er-then,
hate them in moderation "-Philadel-
phia Press.
Little Rodney-"Papa, what is the
difference between climate and
weather." Mr.. Wayout (of Dismal
hurst-on-the-Blin k)-"Climate, my son.
is what a locality has when you are
buying a home there, and weather is
what is has afterwards. Puck.
81 certainly did enjoy your Sermon"
said the hard case, who seldom at
tended church. Indeed" replied the
Rev. Mr.. Tawker, "and which part did
you enjoy the most?" II guess it was
the part where 1 dreamed 1 had a mil
lion dollars. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
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The Comb and Disease.

BY watching the appearance of the
comb the health Of the fowl may be
easily noticed when the comb looks
white, pale, or black something is
wrong. Great thirst is another sign,
and a nervous, restless disposition also
gives warning. Sometimes a hen will
go moping about with dropping wings
but with nc other signs of sickness.
When a comb, however, does not show
q bright scarlet in color, and the fowls
are not lively, they should be at once
examined. There is no particular color
for any disease that is indicated by the
comb. The pale or black depends upon
the stage of the disease. Very often
the comb will be pale and then turn
black, but the poultryman may depend
upon his fowls being in good health
when the combs are q bright scarlet,
especially during the laying season, as
the first sign a pullet gives of begin
ming to lay is the scarlet color of the
comb.
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Corn Fodder.

Corn is the greatest of all fattening
feeds for live stock, but, as is well
known, it will make a badly balanced
ration, being deficient in portein, and
consequently not suited as a sole ration
for growing animals.
1t has long been known that differ
ent samples Of corn vary much in
chemical composition, the softer and
more starchy having a lower protein
content than the linty varieties, as it
Is the germ and horny-appearing por-
tions and bran that contain the pro-
tein. Scientific plant-breeders have
been busy for several years with at
tempts to develop breeds of corn that
will come nearer yielding n well-bal-
anced fed. At it is we must balance
the corn ration with some food having
q much higher protein content, and
containing less Of carbohydrates and
fat. These efforts have measurably
succeeded but not perfectly. The ex-
pertinent stations are working on this
problem with every prospect of ulti-
mate success.
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RUSSIANS AGAIN RETREAT
General KurOpatkin Held in Check
and Forced Backwards.
SEVEREST ENGAGEMENT OF WAR

After an Advance of His Entire Army of
Over Two Hundred Thousand Men the
Russian Commander is Worsted His
Troops Were Scattered and Democrat
ized-Japs Take Thirty Cannon.
Toxic, Japan. General Kuropatkin
has been decisively whipped and Sc
verely punished, according to all re-
ports from the front, and his entire
army began retiring along its whole
line.
Though it was too early to fully meas
ure the results of the tremendous
struggle which has been in progress
some days and still it is evident that
the Russian Commandments was
caught with his forces scattered and
beaten before he could recover.
The latest kilograms from the field
report uninterrupted success for the
japanese arms.
More troops are engaged on. each
side than in any previous battle, and
the fighting at some points has sur
passed in desperation anything seen
since the war began. The japanese
commanders in making their reports
express admiration of Russian valor.
The losses in men are not even
limited at, but they must be very
great.
Major-General Murui is among the
japanese wounded and one Japanese
colonel is known to have been killed.
General Oku has captured twenty
five Russian guns, making a total of
about thirty Russian guns which have
fallen into the hands of the Japan
ese.
A single section of General NodZu's
army took $50 prisoners.
The Japanese began q desperate eff
fort to turn the Russian right, and if
it should succeed it would carry disas-
ter to the Russian arms.
The struggle around Bensihu is be-
ing followed with intense interest here
The Russian force there is estimated
at five thousand, and its isolation OIL
loss would be a severe blow to Kuro.
patkin.
London, Eng.-The Standards cor
respondent in the field with Genera.
KurOki says:
"After two days heavy fighting, the
enemy's resistance was broken, anC
the Russians are now in full retreat
Describing a fight for a rock sur
mounted by a picturesque temple, thu
correspondent says:
"At times it was q h~and-to-han(
conflict. The Russians fought hare
and desperately, but were no mattel
for the japanese infantry. On thu
other hand, we suffered at a disad
vantage. Our guns were out of range
and were reduced to silence for thu
greater part of the day. A timel!
mist enabled the Japanese to draw
near, comparatively without damage
to the hills of the Russian position
and from which they were forced II
withdraw. The retirement was very
leisurely, and the guns in particular
remained on the ground longer thai
seemed safe"
The Daily Nails Toxic correspond
ent asserts that the pursuit by thu
Japanese is working great havoc II
the dispirited Russians, who left theil
dead and wounded ON the field. ThC
Russian forces are estimated at two
hundred thousand, with one thousand
guns, and the correspondent says tina
the fighting was the most severe anC
terrible of the whole war.
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Minerals For Pigs.

A hog grower who is a great believer
In alfalfa for pigs says that it is an ex-
cellent feed, but it will not supply all
the mineral matter necessary for good
bone development. They should have
all the charcoal and corncob ashes
and coal they will eat in addition to
alfalfa. Experiments show that pigs
fed ON charcoal in addition to alfalfa
made much more rapid gains than
those without charcoal. 1t is not nee
cssary to feed anything else besides
alfalfa to most other young growing
animals. But pigs require more min
eral in their food than do calves or
colts.
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Some women Would.

"The Chinese woman is ridiculed for
her small feet" she said.
'Srue,:. he replied. Civilization does
not sanction foot binding"
"And the woman with large feet is
also ridiculed."
True again."
"Oh, dear" she sighed. woman
does have a hard time in this world,
doesn't she? / wonder if she wouldn't
be better of without feet"
Possibly" he replied, "but l can't
help thinking she would attract consid-
cradle unfavorable comment walking
on her hands."-New York Press.
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Newly GleanInrs.

After two weeks of unreasonable
heat a cold wave struck Texas.
The parcel post treaty between the
United States and Japan has gone into
force.
Contrary to the usual practice the
protected cruiser Chattanooga will be
commissioned before given her trial
trip.
A rumor that the Dime Savings
Bank. at Canton, Ohio, had lost $40, 600
hy-a local failure started a run on the
Institution
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
News of the Toilers.

The Egg Testers Union was admit
ted into the Central Federated Union.
Marine hremen are in demand by the
Government service.
Union laborers at the port of Toulon,
France. have decided upon a general
strike.
To manufacture tobacco grown in
Canada a factory is about to be opened
at Winnipeg.
Three hundred coal wagon drivers
went on strike for higher wages at Gill
ciDnati. Ohio.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Clean Up.

Keep the poultry house clean now;
the entire seasons success may depend
upon it. Clean out the d~roppings!
whitewash the walls and perches, and
sprinkle lime over the floor. This
should be done several times during
the season, and as the sultry nights
come, look well to the ventilation. Kill
the mites, clean the house. give good
ventilation, and permit the fowls to
live at home in comfort and health,
both winter and summer. That is the
better plan.
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GIVES 100000 TO TUsKAGEE.
Booker t. washington's Work Remen

Booker I. Washington's Work Remem-
bered in VIII of James Callahan.
Des MoineS, Iowa.-MOre than $780,
600 was given to various public char
tiles, schools and churches by James
Callahan, of Des Moines. At the head
of the list is Booker L. Washington's
Tuskegee Institution, which receives
100000. There are many requests to
local charities, and the remainder Of
the $1,000, 900 estate goes to heirs.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21

Agricultural.
The Dust Bath.

Don't neglect the dust bath W. in
the fall time. In the summer time
when everything is dry the fowls will
find a dust bath for themselves, but
In fall time when showers are frequent,
dust out doors may be scarce. Have
some corner in the hen house where
dust may always be found, and see
to it that 1t be frequently renewed.
Ii a little lime mot too much), or ashes,
wood or coal, be added to the dust
bath, it will be all the better.
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BLOCKADE RUNNER CAPTURED.
japanese Get Another Ship Carrying
Munitions For Port Arthur.

Toxic, Japan.-The British steamer
Flu Ping was captured by the Japanese
off Port Arthur.
Admiral Hosoya, commanding the
third squadron of the japanese feet,
reports that a wireless telegram has
been received from the guardship
Otowa stating that the Flu Ping was
captured by the destroyer Shirataka.
The Flu Ping, which was carrying a
great quantity of munitions of wal,
was attempting to violate the blockade
of Port Arthur.
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SnlIr,s Daughters Bills.

At the hearing in bankruptcy of
Daniel j. Sully it was learned that the
cotton plunger's little daughter, barely
in her teens, ran up a bill of $685. 500
for jewels she sem as gifts TO her
mother.
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Paid $4,000 For Horse.

At the Whitney horse sale Harry
Payne Whitney, with a bid of $4,000.
kept Hamburg from the late W. G.
Whitney's turf rival. James r. Aeene.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Baltic Elect Again Sails.

The Baltic feet sailed from Reval for
Libau, and will, it is reported, start for
the Far East in a few days.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21

Receivers For Big Dry Goods House.
Receivers were appointed on the Pc
titiOn of creditors to wind up the affairs
of the big dry goods house of Sweetser
Pembroke & Co., of New York City.
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For Big r. r. Bond Issue

President Fowler, of the Ontario and
Western, proposed a bond issue of S12,-
100000, promising a dividend of three
per cent.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21

A Western newspaper springs this
headline upon an unsuspecting public:
Wait Weber Weds Wrinkle Wood
Wednesday, Chicago Journal.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Essig Testifies at Trial

George J. Essig testified at the trial
OF Philip Weinseimer, the ex-labor
leader, in New York City, that he paid
the accused $1,000 in cash and $500 in
notes to call off a strike.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Fifteen Old Burglar.

Mc1ris Epstein, aged fifteen, was sem
fenced to six years in the House of
Refuge in New York City, for highway
robbery.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Japan's Recent Losses.

General Stoessel said that the Jap
anese lost 10000 men in attacks on
Port Arthur from September 10 to
September %.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Lord Miner RESIGNS.

|. Lord Miner has resigned his post
of British High Commissioner in South
Africa.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Rarges Caught in Storm

Two barges in New York Harbor
which had broken away were saved
by a tug; q third sank.
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mo- increase Their Stock

The British South Africa Company
at a, stormy meeting Of shareholders
voted to increase the capital stock by
$5,O00,O0
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End of War Distant.

The Japanese Emperor. in an address
to the nation, said that the end of the
war is still far distant.
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Germnn.Russian Alliance.

Rumors of a secret alliance between
Germany and Russia were revived at
st. Petersburg.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Peace Congress Reception.

A reception to the members of the In
ternational Peace Congress was held
in Cooper Union, New York City.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Japs Float Domestic Loan.

The Japanese Government decided
to float a domestic loan of $40,O00,000
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21
Woman's Big Insurance.

Mrs. Charles Netcher, a Chicago, Ill.
widow, insured her life for $500, 600.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-10-21

Argentine's New President.
Manuel Quintana was inaugurated
President of Argentina.
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After an Advance of His Entire Army of
Over Two Hundred Thousand Men the
Russian Commander is WOrsted His
Troops Were Scattered and Democrat
ized-Japs Take Thirty Cannon.