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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26
Three Years Without Drink.

Dunbar, Pa, April 15.-BeDj jamin
McGraw, Civil war veteran, has no
use whatever for water as beverage,
despite the statements Of scientists
that five pints Of the fluid per day
are required to lubricate the human
system.
Mr.. McGraw always Thought pretty
we'll of water until August, 1902. In
fact, he consumed enormous quanti-
ties Of it-drank 80 much that people
used to refer to him as the human
tank, although he never tasted drop
Of intoxicating liquor in his life.
On that fateful day in 1902 McGraw
took his last drink-of water. For
some reason it did not taste good to
him. The next day he tried to take
another drink, but even the sight OF
water caused nausea. From that time
to this he has not tasted water or any
fluid.
Within the last week McGraw be-
came i'll and physicians were called in
After an examination they declared
that his illness was caused by being
off the water wagon for 30 long. Ply
sicians declare that if he does no,
drink water soon he will die.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26
navigation and methods Of naval var

navigation and methods Of naval var
fare.
There remained in England an other
man who had got q screw in his brain.
This was Francis Pctt Smith. An
offer for the purchase Of his invention
was made by the pasha of Egypt, but
Smith, like other &C our badly used
gcniusos. was marvclously loyal to
the country which condemn his
skill and perseverance. Not only was
the admiralty against him; the whole
of the chipping interest rose in oppo-
sition to the new theory. The sur
vcyor Of the navy pledged his reputa-
tion that it was impossible to steer a
vessel which was impclled from the
stern. Sir William Symons, the off
cial in question, hated steam, was ut
tcrly opposed to iron ships, and de-
scribcd both schemes in his journals
as "monstrous.'
Even when, at the end of 1913, the
navy had at last got tiny screw
steamer of its own, they were not sat
isiicd, although the new mean Of pro-
pulsion had been tested by sending a
vessel to every port in the united
kingdom and to every capital in Eu-
rope.
The ridiculous spectacle was wit
messed Of two vessels hitched stern to
stern. Upon tug of war between
the screws and the paddle depended
the fate of the navy! The screw won
easily and dragged the paddle steamer
ignominiously into harbor, and then,
unwillingly, the new principle was
adopted.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26
Ambition Faded.

A young man who was anxious to
secure a. job as q railroad brakeman
wandered into one Of the local yards
the other day snd came across bunch
of railroad men who were sitting in
shanty. He made known his am
bitten and one Of the men, who is
quite joker, asked him few foolish
questions. The youth answered them
and then asked:
"How long before I'll be likely to
get job?"
''Sit down and watt said the
joker. "Thcre' ten or fifteen brake
men killed here every day and you
cant tell how soon we'll need you"
The young mans ambition seemed
to fade, and he remembered that he
had engagement elsewhere.-Colum-
bus Ledger.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26
Reason of His Objection.

There was merry company in the
smoking compartment Of the Pullman
sleeper on the Lowing Herd Limited
the other evening. A ministerial
looking citizen entered the oompart-
ment and was about to take drink of
the water from the cooler when he
paused suddenly, turned to the festive
company, and demanded:
"What man has had the audaoity to
drink whiskey out Of this glass7"
Il did" promptly replied travel
ing man who had his share CT courage
and hravado.
'Well, where are you concealipg
the bottle?'-san Francisco Chroni-
ole. S.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26
Why Popcorn Pops.

When the grains of maize or Indian
corn are gently roasted they burst
with pop and turn inside out. They
are then known as popcorn.
This popping is due to the evapora.
tion of the oil contained in the kor.
mel. Ordinary wheat docs not pop SO
readily, because the outer portion Of
the kernel is more porous, aud thus
permits the escape Of the oil as it
evapora4es. In the case of popcorn q
great pressure is developed in the ker-
mel by the confined oil, which is pros
ent in greater quantity, go that the
kernel is suddenly exploi,d d and re-
.yersed.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-04-26

"A woman would almost rather
write letter than man would rather
have somebody write him check.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
President Brown to Act.

President Brown is contemplating
a reform in his corps of umpires and
says they must be little stricter
with the players.
From what | can learn" Prssi-
dent Brown stated, the umpires,
possibly with the exception Of Keifer,
are a little too lenient with players,
and this has got to be stopped. We
want umpires who will live up to the
rules, and this "rag-chewing" must
be stopped. | have received many
complaints that players are permit
ted to override umpires. aud this is
strictly against the rules and will be
stopped II have to make changes in
my stan of umpires."
II is understood that President
Brown intends to "let out" one UNI
pire and is looking out for success
sor. but nothing official has been Civ
en- out relative to this matter.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
suPT. EGAN HERE
Met MIR. McCourt and Discussed
Matters Pertaining 10 Division.

Supt A. H. Egan. Of the Louis
vile division cf the l. c., who came
to the city yesterday TO meet Mr.
Harry McCourt and look over local
terminals, is still In the city on bus
mess.
Mr. McCourt came here to look
after the steel, side dump cars used
between Louisville. Cedar Bluff and
Padueah for carrying rock. and also
looked after ether matters pertain
ing to the freight business generally.
Mr. Esan is one of the committee
appointed to look after the griev-
ance of the shop men here who
want an increased representation on
the board of directors OF the local
hospital He stated that nothing def
mite had been done relative 10 this
matter but IL Is understood the com
mittee Is preparing data to show that
the shop men here pay less than one
fourth of the entire amount paid In
on the district.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
GALLOWAY Tlmesl

AtdllONdN ilill'N+'
Wednesday seemed u b. a br1
day. or at least II was N her exciting
at times.
Down east of town lIammet Pnr-
dom and Rufe Jones fell out about
some calves and in the fracas Jones
received several bad cuts Purdom
surrendered and gave bond.
Ed. Gardner and Berry Willis. two
rather bad "coons." who we've in jail
for selling whiskey, escaped by saw
ing the iron bars IN one % the front
rooms. where they have 1een allow
I'd to spend the daf. Gardner was
recaptured.
Sheriff Holland aui Marshall nlu-
guild had quite chase after ~
Dickerson who had a scrap with inn
Hudspeth. both colorei, after chasint
Dickerson about half mile they
nabbed him In the woods near w. l..
Whitnell's.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
a Close Game.

Paducah lost yesterdays game,
but II is evident from the reports re-
ceived here that It played better
game than. Princeton, as the In
dians made no more errors, and
made one more hit The trouble
seems to have been in punching the
hits. No one expected Paducah to
take all the games on the trip. A
club away from home usually does
well If It breaks even.
The real tug of war comes now. II
Paducah loses today and Vincennes
wins. It will place Alice at the head
of the class Paducah goes to Vim
cennes tomorrow. and the two VII
then battle for three days for top
notch. Cairo seems TO be several
weeks journey from even second
place. so the fight for first place will
be uninterrupted.
Yesterdays summary was:'
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
TOBACCO BUYERS
Here Today, Onc From Antwerp,
BcIgium--Iiig Dark Tobacco
Buyer Visits paducah.

Mr. A. Pauwels. of Antwerp. Rel
gium, and Mr.. u. j. o'Briou, Of
Louisville. are in the city today at
tending the tobacco sales and mix
ing with the buyers. The gentleman
from Antwerp. whose name In Eng
fish Is simple Powell, Is a promi-
nent buyer, and Mr. OBricn. whose
headquarters are in LouiFyille, Is
said TO be the. largest buyer of dark
tobacco in the west He buys every
where, and was here 10 look over the
market and buy what he wants.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
X. ". r..
CONFERENCE ENDS.
Officers Elected by German Eyangei-
ical Delegates.

Rev VIM Bourquin and Mr.. Louis
Kolb. of the German Evangeliea
church, have returned from Louis
Vile. where they attended the annu.
al conference of the Indiana district.
II adjourned 'after electing the fol-
lowing officers: Rev. ] Y. Schnider.
Evansville. Ind, president; Rev
Christian Peters. indianapolis. Ind.
president Rev. A Egli, Soy
mour. Ind, secretary; Rev. George
Goebel. Elmwood Place. o.. treasurer.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The National League is to stop
"ras-chewing" among ball players. A
New York dispatch says; President
Pulllam, OF the National League Base
bail clubs, has sent 10 the umpires of
the National league an order 10 en-
force the'two league rules which pro-
vide that captains only shall have the
right to protest against decision of
the Umpire, and that the accuracy OF
the umpire shall be unquestioned,
Presidept Pulliam also warns the
umDires TO recognize no one as a cap
tain unless he Is a player actively en-
gagged in game, and declares that
the manager. viii not be allowed to
question a construction Of the rules
unless he be also captain and playing
in the game."
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
ANOTHER I. &. MAN
Goes 10 Engineer Wallace ON the
Panama Canal.

J. H. Travis, who was formerly
employed under J. +. Wallace, on
the Illinois Central. has been APP
pointed superintendent of buildings
and docks of the Panama canal and
railway with headquarters Mt Colon.
Mr.. Travis was in the !, c. bridge
department and is we'll known in
Paducah.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Barney Dreyfuss, a cousin OF Col
Ben Weille. and former Paducah-
an, who was here recently with his
club, the Pittsburg Nationals, has
preferred charges with President
Puliam against John McGraw, man
ager of the New York Giants. Nc
Graw ischarged with using very in
sulting language without proyoca-
ton, to the Pittsburs magnate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
Killed by "a Cat.

Evansville. Ind. May IA
large house cat attacked the infant
child OF Preston Ilmaine, sleeping
In It's crib. and so badly lacerated It's
face that the child died In a short
time The face was an unrecogniza-
BILE mass of flesh.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The frantic glee with which Cairo
papers tell of Great Piatt Loses Is
not Justified. Plat pitched a better
game than Taylor. The defeat OF
Paducah was due to bad luck, not
bad playing.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
THE BIG LEAGUES.


Milwaukee, 8; Louisville, 0.
Minneapolis, 10; Toledo. /.
Kansas City, 16; Indianapolis 3.
st. Paul. 4 Columbus, 5.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Cairo papers. and wagner had to be
substituted in the middle Of the game
The Cairo papers don't say what all
ed Wagner. but the Ioppers landed
on him, too.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Dugan Is peach. Yesterday he
allowed but one hit and famed ten
mon. Long was the only man in the
Henderson team who got as far a.
second. And Just think. tomorrow
the Indians have to go to vincennes
and face this Dugan, Nonemaker and
Duffy
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Meridian, 3; Baton Rouge, 0.
Vicksburg, 2; Pine Bluff, 0.
Greenville, 3; Natchez, 1
Jacksonville, 81 Hattiesburg, o,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
Southern League.

Montgomery, 4; Memphis, 3, ten
innings.
Little Rock A Atlanta, 3. ten in
nings.
Shreveport, Z; Nashville, |.
New Orleans, 8 Shreveport, /.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
south Atlantic League.

Savannah, 3; Charleston, 0.
Columbia-Augusta. rain
Jacksonville. D; Macon, 3.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
TOday's Schedule.

Paducah at Princeton.
Cairo at Hopkinsville.
Henderson at Vincennes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The summary shows that Paducah
played a better game than Princeton,
getting one more hit and only the
same number of errors. The game Is
usually decided by how hits are
punched.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The only consolation is to know
that the Hoppers beat Cairo.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

It's nip and tuck now between Pa
ducah and Vincennes for first place.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Big Taylor, who was canned last
season by Paducah, did the work
yesterday for Princeton. Revenge is
sweet.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The first triple play of the season
was made by Princeton Saturday in
the game with Hopkinsville, and
was made by O'Leary catching line
drive and getting the ball away in
time to retire two other men.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
SCRAMBLE NOW FOR THE TOP
Yesterdays Results.

Princeton 3. Paducah 2.
Hopkinsville A, Cairo 3.
Vincennes 3. Henderson 0.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Cairo Is blaming its defeat of yes
ferday TO zinklns decisions. No one
who knows Ned zinklns believes any
thing Of the kind He is a fair,
square man, and does as well as an
umpire could do He is all right, and
fans over the circuit would rather
take his decisions than those OF the
Cairo bunch who accuses him of being
unfair, and threaten to mob him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Batteries, Eason, Doscher and Rlt.
ter Thielman ano Warner.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Paducah at Vincennes.
Cairo at Henderson.
Hopkinsville at Princeton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Just 10 show that the best playing
doesn't win the game, yesterday Pits
burg got i've hits and made only one
error and Boston got five hits aud
made four errors yet Boston made
the only score made In the game aud
won.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

ting and fights featured in Satur-
days game, which was won by the
Kolbites. The fights resulted from
the dirtiest kind of work on the part
of the Hens. In sliding home in the
third Donovan was put Qua by
French and the latter then hit Don
ny several times with the ball. Don
ny got up, soaked French twice in
the ribs and walked to the bench. In
the fifth, Asher. in running to first
succeeded by the dirtiest kind of
work in spiking Wilkinson. This
caused another row. the players of
both teams lining up for battle.
Several officers and spectatorsrushed
between the men and prevented
what appeared to be a small riot.
During the roman der of the game
bitter feeling was shown, and be-
cause of it being feared that Asher
would be the target for Vincennes'
spikes in the game at Vincennes he
will probably be left at home"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
OouIdnt Tonch Duggan.

The league should al once nip
rowdy ball playing In the bud A
Henderson dispatch says OF satur-
days game with Nincennes.
Two timely singles by kolb that
scored four runs, Wilkinson's bat
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

The summary of yesterdays game
shows that Wiley Piatt did his part,
and held the Terrible Infants down
to five hits.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Henderson has released right
fielder Quinn and signed Dick Dun
can of the Independent Martinsville,
Ind. team.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Subscribe for The Srs
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
WouIdn't This Tickle You?

Hopkinsyille, KY May 24.7rThe
Egyptians were outhit aud lost east
ly. The summary; ra f
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Ashley mad stage fright" at Hop
kinsrille rostardnu. accordina u Ia
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Batteries, Killian and Doran; Grill
fifth, Powell and Mcclure.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-24

Yesterday's summary Was''
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
Weak in orthography.

Col. Phil Thompson tells Of the
trials experienced by a friend Of his
who recently acquired a new stenOgra-
pher. The dear little thing is a trifie
weak in photography. but ThompsOn's
friend has been lOath to call her down,
in view of the fact that she tries so
hard to please. He is too big hearted
to discharge the girl, for she needs
the money; so he cOrrects the spelling
himself
Recently, however, he was forced to
call her attention to the fact that in
letter Of some seventy-five words, she
had committed eight errors, among
which was "fOurty."
MY. my!' exclaimed the friend.
This won't do, you know; I can't
stand for forty spelled this way!"
The willing worker looked over his
shoulder at the offending word. era
cious!" she exclaimed, how careless
Of me! left out the 'gh,' didn't I?'-
Golfers
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
&c Freneh "a Ministers.

Gen. Andre, who was recently Gust
ed from his position as minister Of
war in the French government, is now
thought to regard his removal with
equanimity. At first he was naturally
indignant, but the quiet Of his present
mode of life is a welcome change
from the turmoil and pOmp of the war
department. His successor. n BeT-
teaux, is a strange mixtuTe-deputy,
Socialist and acute financier. He re-
ceives his constituents three times a
week and listens to the poorest. Peas
ants in blOuses are often among the
number and they make a strange
show in his luxuriOusly furnished
abode, which is located in a fashion
able neighborhOOd. They look even
still more out of place in the impress,
i've premises of the minister of war.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
The Thrifty japanese.

Japan has fOTty-seven postal savings
banks. in which. Nay 81 last, there
was ass. 5,645 yen Cs229,479, S22) on
deposit. Since the war began these
deposits have increased by $500, 5O4
yen Cs2,651. 252). deposited by 543, 264
persons. This vast deposit by the
general run of Japan's population
would seem to explain the ease with
which each war loan is subscribed
many times over when il is offered
for home subscription Between April,
1903. and September, 1904, the num-
Der of depOsitOrs increased from
1884. 1888 TO 4,1s1. 293. This is a prac-
teal demonstration Of the proverbial
thrift
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
cnnsiderzta Irishman

A French chauffeur was driving in
Ireland when he rode over a cyclist.
The injured man apOlOgized. Pray
continue your journey" said he I
am really ashamed to have i1cOmmOd-
ed such a sportsman Next day the
chauffeur received 2 letter from this
sympathetic stranger fun Of regrets
and making tender Inquiries about the
state Of the automobile. - must tell
you" it proceeded, that as a result
Of yesterdays accident, for which I
alone ana responsible. I expect TO die
soon BFt am arranging to leave
you a third OF my property so that you
can embellish your automobile with
ali the latest improvements
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
SHIPS OF THE WORLD.
Total Tonnage $3.50, COO Tens-Eng-
land Leads; America Second.

land Leads; America Second.
Recent statistics published in
France estimate the total tonnage
of the worlds merchant marine at g.
$4,000 tons. says the New York
World, and the number of vessels at
. ,S53, of which 1851 are steam
ships, with 27,1S4.OOO tons, and r.
1S2 are sailing vessels, with 6,459, 900
tons. This gives an average Of about
1,540 tons for steamers and 53S tons
for sailing vessels.
Although the construction Of large
ships has greatly developed during
late years, the greater part of the
worlds goods is still carried by yes
sells of average tonnage. The num-
Der Of ships Of over 10000 tons is only
eighty-nine.
The tonnage Of the principal coun-
tries is as follows: England. 1906
374: America, 3,6T1, $50; Germany, s.
2S3,247; Norway, L653.74O; France,
L,622,O16; Italy, 1,1S0,335: Russia,
SO9, 64S; Spain, 714,447; Japan, $685.
S45; Denmark, 5S1,247; Austria-Hun-
gary. 578,697; Greece, 37S.199; Bel
GUM, 157,O47; Brazil. 155.OS6; Tur-
key, 154, 494; Chile, 1O3.75S; Portugal.
101,4O4; Argentina, $3.50.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
Central African Lakes Drying Up.

In 1859, some distance southeast of
Lake Nyassa, in central Africa, Liv-
ingstone discovered Lake ShirEa, a
body Of water about thirty miles
long and fifteen miles wide. which has
now entirely disappeared with the ex-
ceptiOn Of a few ponds. Lake Nyami,
discovered by Livingstone at the same
time, has also disappeared. The cause
Of the change appears to be a grad
ual drying up Of bodies of water in
Central Africa. As marking the re-
suits Of a single balf-centuTy the
changes named show rapidity Of mu-
tation in those inland waters not
equaled elsewhere in the contempt
rary zeOgrapher's survey, though the
shrinking of Salt lake in Utah is also
very remarkable.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-01-13
Open the Door of Your Heart.


Open the door OF your heart. my lad.
To the angels Of love and truth:
When the world IS fun Of unnunbered
joys
In the beautiful dawn Of youth.
Casting aside all things that mar,
Saying TO wrong Depart
To the voices Of hope that are calling
You
Open the doors Of your heart
Open the door OF your heart. my lass.
To the things that shall abide;
To the holy thoughts that lift your soul
Like the stars at eyentide.
All Of the fadeleSS flowers that bloom
In the realms Of song and art
Are yours il you'll only give them room.
Open the door Of your heart
Open the door Of your heart. my friend.
Needless Of class or creed.
When you hear the CRY Of brothers voice.
The sob Of a child IN need
To the shining heaven that DER you
bends
You need no map or chart.
But only the love the Master gave
Open the door Of your heart
Edward Everett Hale