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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
CUMBERLAND AGREES
To Buy a Franchise With
Fixed Rates.

Elkton, KY, May 16.-The Cum
berland Telephone Company has
changed its tactics and agrees now to
buy franchise to operate in this
city. Last week the City Council
passed an ordinance imposing a fine
of $50 to $100 day for every day it
operated without a franchise. The
Cumberland company at once closed
its exchange and began taking out
instruments. The Home company
at once got busy and began hurry
ing up the construction of its plant,
now under way. On Tuesday the
Cumberland sent representative to
Elkton who agreed to buy fran
chise, stipulations and all and at
once began putting back the phones
moved out.
The telephone situation has been
very interesting, with frequent meet
ings of the council. The business
men, almost to man, stood by the
council and agreed to do without
service until the new plant could be
installed. The city attorney and
members of the council did in one
week what Paducah has been trying
to do for a year-forced the Cumber-
land to buy franchise. 1t is said
feeling runs so high that a great
many of the subscribers will not let
their phones be replaced, as they
feel that the Cumberland forfeited
their good opinion by cutting out the
phones.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
Miss Annie Todd Kelly Be
comes the Bride of Mr..
Nick Gather.
MANY NICE PRESENTS.
After Ceremony Bridal COu-
pie Left For Northern and
/. Eastern Cities.

A beautiful wedding ceremony
took place at the home of the brides
parents last Tuesday night. Mr..
Nick Gather and Miss Annie Todd
Kelly, oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Kelly, took upon them
selves the marriage vow in the pres
ence of a few near relatives of the
two families and closest friends.
Before the bridal couple entered
the room Miss Harriet Mcclure, Of
Frankfort, sang very sweetly, BE
loved, 1t Is Morn" by Florence Ayl-
waru, followed by Mr.. Guy Startling
in De Koven's 20 Promise Me-"
Miss Clara Bonte was accompanist,
Then as the first notes of Mendels-
sohn's Wedding March fell upon the
ear, Messrs. Jamie Mcpherson, OF
Louisville, and Wallace Kelly, OF
Houston, Texas, descended the stair
way in measured tread, followed by
Rev. E. H. Bull, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church; the brides
maids, Misses Mary Graeme Star
ling and Anna Landes, bearing lilies
preceded the groom and his besI
man, Mr.. Cant Gather; then came
the maid of honor, Miss Emily Kelly
sister of the bride, holding in >hel
hands large bouquet of bride roses
The bride, robed in imported French
batiste, trimmed with Valenciennes
and point lace, wearing diamonds
and pearls and carrying natura
lilies of the valley, looking as fail
as a dream, appeared leaning on the
arm of her father.
The contracting parties and at
tendants took a position in front Of
the minister, who, after her father
gave away the bride, in short and
impressive ceremony spoke the
words that united the young couple
for life, the ring being used during
the ceremony.
After congratulations and some
time spent in general conversation,
light refreshments were served.
Later the bride donned travelling
suit and the bride and groom, fol-
lowed by many friends, were driven
to the L. & N. station, taking the
1904 train for st. Louis. From
there they went North to spend a
short time and will then spend some
time in Washington and other East
ern cities. No definite time has
been fixed for returning to Hopkins
vile, but when they do they will
stop at the home of the bride. The
presents were numerous, appropriate
and valuable. The names of the
givers were not displayed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
For Trial in County Court
Yesterday Before Judge
Fowler.
A JURY is TO DECIDE IT.
Tennessee Central Condemn
atory Proceedings VS..
Crockett Heirs.

The case of the Tennessee Central
Railroad Company against the Crock
EFT heirs came up in the County
court yesterday morning. By agree
ment of parties Judge w. T. Fowler
sat as presiding judge. The belt
line road, which is being built by the
Tennessee Central runs through the
property of the defendant, and by
injunction proceedings instituted by
the said heirs the grading Of the
road was stopped. Commissioners
were appointed to value the property
who placed it at $500. This figure
being considered too low by the
heirs the case was again brought
up for adjudication. There was a
general disagreement by the attor-
neys on both sides when Judge
Fowler took up the case. Finally
the work of impaneling a jury was
underRken, but the required num-
Der OF men who were considered
competent to sit on the case were
not found until about II o'clock.
| The jurors selected were j. w. Yam
cey, c. T. Yancey, w. M. Wolfe,
Howard Brame, ]. G. Hord, and w.
| A. P'Pool. The trial began at once,
but the opinion prevailed that 1t
would take all of yesterday after
noon to conclude the case and give
it to the jury for settlement. The
Tennessee Central is represented
by Judges Trabue and Pitts, two
prominent Nashville lawyers, while
the Crockett heirs have Messrs.
Wood & Son and Downer & Russell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
COUNCIL TO MEET.
Semi-Monthly Meeting Will
Be Held Tomorrow Night.

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the council will be held tomorrow
night and some very important bust
ness will come up. City Assessor j.
G. Cooper has about completed his
work and will make report to the
council and the board of equalization
will be appointed. An agreement
with the sewer company has about
been reached and this and other i'm
portant matters will be called up by
the Corporations committee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
Lumber Company IncOrpor-
ated.

Articles Of incorporation of the
Dering-Frank Lumber Company have
been filed here. The capital is $20.-
600. The corporation is formed for
the purpose Of enlarging the plant
and business formerly operated under
the name of Dering, Frank & Lewis.
The incorporators are w. b, Lewis,
of this place, and parties in Indiana
and Illinois.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
MONEY WANTED
BY Young Ladies of Bethel
College For Gymnasium.

The young ladies of Bethel Female
College are preparing for present.
alton of Shakespeare's comedy, "As
You Like It." The presentation will
take place on the night of Thursday,
May oath, in the college chapel.
Fifty cents will be charged and it is
hoped that our people will literally
encourage the ladies in their lauda-
BILE endeavor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
Rock Rolled Upon Him.

William Sims, a colored boy, of
near Sinking Fork, died Sunday from
internal injuries caused by large
rock falling upon him while he was
attempting to get some young foxes
out of den.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
rs TOWN LOTS
Were to Be Sold Yesterday
Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock,
the auction sale of 25 town lots in
Bells southside addition to the city
was to have begun. At the time of
closing our forms the sale had not
progressed sufficiently for US to give
a satisfactory account of it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17
Telephone Company IncOr
pOrates.

The Crofton and Palestine Tele-
phone Company has filed articles of
incorporation with the county clerk,
The capital stock is given at $3.50 and
the object of the company is to build
and operate in Christian and other
counties a telephone system.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17

Mrs. f. c. Phelps left this morn
ing for Cincinnati. where she viii
spend several weeks visiting her son,
Mr.. Geo. w. Phelps.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-05-17

Barred and Buff Plymouth Rock
eggs from choice pens. Barred
cockerel or pullet mating pen, $1.0Os
Bluffs $3.50 for Is eggs. Standard
Poultry Co. Phone "a or 1922.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Running Full Time.

With reference to reports that
Mere being circulated in many quar-
ters that the Mississippi Mills at Wes-
son, were going to close, Receiver
hampton said: ain every department
the machinery is running. Not one
machine is standing for want Of work,
but some were for want of operators.
Every foreman was clamring for help.
The management is very much worried
owing to lack Of sufficient labor, as
The business has so increased in the
past months that they must have more
help. They are paying the highest
wages in a mill of such magnitude,
making such a varied assortment of
goods, they can offer employment for
experienced labor in machine shops,
cotton mill, woolen mill, dyehouse,
weaveroom, packing, finishing and
sample department. The pay roll at
present amounts TO about 100000 a
week, distributed among the 800 ope-
ratives. There is more machinery now
in operation than any time in the past
SIX months and 6 the present help
can be increased, which the manage
ment is endeavoring to do, the spring
shipments this year will be the largest
The mills ever made.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Gained His Point.

Jefferson City, Mo.-Atty-Gen. Had
lay and two of his staff of deputies
left for St. Louis tonight where the
inquiry into the operation OF the
Standard Oil Trust will be resumed.
1t is confdentially believed that At
torney General Hadley will procure
such knowledge of the affairs of the
company that criminal proceedings
will follok. This belief is strengthen
ed by the recent decision Of the SUI
preme court of Missouri that witnesses
cannot refuse to answer material
questions and that the company must
produce all books. Mr.. Hadley will go
to New York next Friday to resume the
hearing there and there he will again
call H. H. Rogers to the stand and
compel him to answer all questions.
Before leaving for St. Louis to-
night Mr.. Hadley declared that he
expects to put some Of the high finan-
ciers of the Standard Oil Trust behind
the bars before he gets through.
The investigation into the affairs OF
this big concern has been in progress
several weeks and H. H. Rogers, vice
president of the Standard Oil Com
pany has refused to divulge any facts
sought by the prosecutors of the in
quiry. The resumption Of the hear.
ing in New York is awaited with in
tense interest.
The Whole Outfit Overcome by the
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
MISSISSIPPI STATE
HAPPENINGS
ITEMS OFINTENEST FROM
ALL SECTIONS
AN EPITOME OF THE NEWS
Culled From the Important Hap.
peninss Throughout the State
During the Past Week and Re-
viewed in Brief.
Have Selected Delegates.

After the special orders are dis
posed of in the house this week the
judiciary committee will be given the
right-of-way on chapters recently re-
ported, and one Of the most important
to be taken up is the chapter on
crimes and misdemeanors, in which
the committee has re-instated the
child labor law proposed by the code
commission, and stricken out IN the
Senate.
Unless the house has changed its
mind on this very important subject
since the last session, the recommen-
dation Of the committee will be
adopted by good majority. A child
labor bill was passed in the lower
body in 1904, but it failed to reach the
Senate in time for consideration.
The cotton mill managers evidently
realize that there is some likelihood OF
the House re-instating the child labor
section, for large amount of litera-
ture bearing on the subject has been
placed on the desks of members dur
ing the past few days, and one or two
lobbyists have been fitting about in
performance of mission that is not
difficult to guess.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
TOO INoUIsITIvE.

New Orleans, March 1S.-Advices
were received here this afternoon
from passengers ON the steamship Ex-
celsior that the American residents
on the Isle of Pine held mass meet
ing Friday and decided to petition
the United States Government, for a
military governor, with full execu-
tive powers on the island until the
United States fully decides if this
country or Cuba has jurisdiction over
the disputed land.
An incident showing how strongly
opposed the Cuban government is to
have the Isle of Pines annexed to
the United States occurred when
Dryden Fulton, prominent American
resident was arrested when he at.
tempted to take census OF the place.
He was not incarcerated but he was
given imperative orders to give up
the work or else go to Jail. How
ever, enough of the census was taken
to enable the annexation leaders to
complete their petition.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Title to Property.

Suit which aims to dispossess forty
or fifty families of property they have
occupied for years, and on which they
have paid taxes has been fled at
Vicksburg by W. r. Craig and others,
the value of the land involved being
placed at $4,000. The property in
controversy is in the Barefield Sec
ton, five miles north Of Vicksburg.
In 1895 the present occupants of the
tract bought lots, paying fancy prices,
the purchasers having since paid all
taxes. Five years prior to the sale
of these lots through an error, all Of
fractional section 40, in which this
property lies, was taken by the state
for taxes, at the same time being as
sessed to individual parties. In 1901,
for 1870, C. H. Fife bought from the
state all of fractional section 40. A
short time thereafter it came into the
possession of w. r. Craig. Craig and
Fife now endeavor to dispossess the
original owners of the land.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Susan B. Anthony Dead.

Rochester, N. Y. The long and
eventful life of Susan B. Anthony
ended Tuesday. The end came peace
fully. Miss Anthony had been uncon-
scious practically for twenty-four
hours and her death had been momen-
tarily expected since Sunday night.
Only her wonderful constitution kept
her alive. DR.. M. S. Kicker her at
tending physician, said Miss Anthony
died of heart failure, induced by
double pneumonia.
Miss Anthony's life in later years
since her retirement from active par
ticipation in the affairs of the Ma
tional Suffrage Association has been
comparatively quiet, but her interest
in the work to which she had given
the best years of her long life did
not abate. She devoted more of her
time to the pen and wrote many his
torical and reminiscent articles on the
woman suffrage movement. In spite
Of her SO years her mind to within
a day has been clear and strong, and
even in her last sickness she was ac-
lively engaged in planning for the
future.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Federal Court.

It seems as if it may be Federal
and not the State courts that will take
the lead in going into the alleged lum-
Der trust in Mississippi, which the
majority of the Special Investigation
Committee, or the McAlister Commit
tee, declares to exist. The majority
report as adopted by the Senate has
been sent to the House and is on the
calendar Of that body, and meantime
the fact having come to the attention
of the Department of Justice OF the
United States, the matter has been
taken up there.
Chairman McAlister received a let
ter from the Office of Attorney Cen
eral Moody asking for information
of specific nature. The letter con-
tains the following:
~ am in receipt of what purports
to be a copy of a report of an inves-
tigation made by committee OF your
legislature relative to the lumber trust
in your state. 1t appears that the
combinations are operating in viola
ton of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
l should appreciate it very much If
you will furnish me with such other
information as may be in the posses
sion of your Committee relative to
the alleged trust. Anything which
you may see fit to furnish the FEEDER
al government will be treated as con-
fldential if you so desire. The pur-
pose of this request is to obtain suffi-
cient data to serve as a basis for an
Independent investigation by the Fed
eral government.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
THERE WAS NO
YELLOW FEVER
NEW ORLEANS SUSPECT DIES
OF DISSIPATION.
ALL AUTHORITIES AGREE
Health Authorities From Various
Southern States Agree on Autopsy
and Commend the Prompt Action
of New Orleans in Reporting Case.

New Orlans, La, March 18th
The people all over Louisiana and
the South are overjoyed when the
official announcement was made that
the suspicious fever case in the Charl-
ty Hospital was not yellow fever.
The patient was Jules Ebernz and
he died at the Charity Hospital.
Yesterday health authorities from
Texas Alabama and Mississippi were
invited to come here and inspect the
case. there being difference of opin-
ion as to its nature by local physf,
clans.
Soon after his death was announced
an autopsy was held and it was proved
to the satisfaction Of all that Ebernz
died from catarrhal jaundice and dis
sipation. All of the visiting health
officers approved this report and will
return home tonight.
The prompt manner in which the
authorities have called in the health
officers from adjoining states Is reas-
suring not only to the people OF this
state but to the entire south.
The health board here declare that
at any time fever case shows up
where there is even the slightest
chance for doubt as to the species that
notice will be sent to the health
boards of the three states adjoining
and joint investigation made.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Petitions Prepared.

Jackson, Miss, March 18-Pardon
petitions in behalf of the following
convicts have been prepared for pre-
sentation to the Governor, and will be
hled for consideration during the next
Few days:
Matt Luster, sent up from Sundow-
Or county to serve a ten year term
for manslaughter. All of the officials
On the Parchman farm have endorsed
Luster's appeal for clemency.
Orlando Sanders, sent up from
Prentiss county about thirty days ago
to serve term of one year for per
Jury. 1t is claimed that Sanders has
wife and three small children who
need his care, and that his offense
was committed through ignorance and
not willful intent.
Leon Taylor, sent up from Copiah
county in November, 1905, to serve
eighteen months for assault and bat
terry. Good character is the chief
ground of appeal.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Votes for Street Railway.

The board of aldermen ordered the
mayor Of Yazoo City to appoint a
committee of three aldermen and citi-
zens to secure plans and specifca-
tions and ascertain the cost of build
ing street railway. They are to re-
port at the next meeting Of the board
when the bonds will be issued for the
erection of the road, providing it will
not cost over $4,000. The power
will be furnished by the city light
plant.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Railroads Tied Up and Stock Dying
on the Plains Of Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, March 1s.-The
heaviest snow storm of the season is
falling in Kansas and in all the mid
die west. The temperature is very
low and there is much suffering
among the poorer classes. Stock is
dying by the hundreds and railway
traffic is practically at stand still.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
New Bank Organized.

The Bank of Bond was organized
with the election of F. w. Foote, of
Hattissburg, President; DIR. E. M.
Cowart, Vice President and Cashier
Mcdonald. The bank is capitalized
at $4,000, all of which is subscribed
and $4,000 paid in. A modern one
story brick building has just been
completed and the institution will
open for business March 25th.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Stolen From Her Bosom.

Before retiring, Mrs. P. A. Crook,
residing at Fifth street and Thirty
ninth avenue, Meridian pinned more
than 500 in paper money inside the
bosom Of her night robe, taking this
precaution against the possibility Of
a visit from burglars. On awakening
the lady felt for her money. 1t was
gone. Mrs. Crook is satisfied the roll
was stolen, but can furnish the officers
90 clue.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22

Mr.. Martinez, the Chilian minister,
by direction of his government has
rendered Secretary Root an invitation
to visit Valparaiso on his coming
trip to the Rio conference. The min
lister said his government has not pre-
sented the invitation earlier because
it was not known Secretary Root
would extend his trip beyond Buenos
IAyres. Secretary Root took the in
1itatiop under adxisement.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Southern congressman Believe Mr.
Parker Talking for Himself.

Washington, March 1S.-The sug-
gestion by Judge Alton B. Parker that
the time has come for the democratic
party to go south for presidential
candidate is not received with any
great enthusiasm by Southern Con-
gressmen.
They think his statement is inspired
by desire to shut off competition
with himself from Bryan or Hearst.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Sheriff Acquitted.

Sheriff Turnage, who shot and IA
tally wounded Jehn Ross, while at
tempting to arrest the man, was acquit
ted before Judge Monroe Mathes, at
Collins. Ross was charged with send
ing a disrespectful letter to a lady re.
siding near Mount Carmel.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
Smoke From Fire they Started.

Shawnee, Okla, March 18.-Several
desperate prisoners in Jail here made
a desperate attempt tonight to break
jail here. They set fire to one portion
Of the Jail. Their plans for escape
met with hitch and practically all
Of the prisoners in Jail were uncon-
scious from smoke before help arrived
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22
New Corporations.

The following new industries have
been organized in the state during the
past few days and will shortly submit
their charters to the governor for ap-
proval:
Success Brick and Tile Company,
Greenwood, Lef1ore county, capitaliz-
ed at $4,000; r. F. Friermood, Frank
Fl. Reid, w. M. Hammer and others,
incorporators.
Berry Drug Company, Columbia,
Marion county, capitalized at $4,000
J. r. Berry, M. R. Berry and others,
incorporators.
Nearly all the local camps of Con-
federate Veterans in Mississippi have
selected their delegates for the an
nual reunion to take place in New
Orleans next Monday, and reports re-
ceived at the headquarters Of Maj
Gen. l.. Lowry, commander of the
state division, indicate that Mississip-
pi will have several thousand visitors
in attendance.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-03-22

A movement has been started in
Congress to stop the free distribution
Of seed.
Representatives Richardson, Mann
and Hepburn, members Of the house
rivers and harbors committees, re-
turned to Washington from their
Southern tour.
By a vote of 126 to 80 the repub-
lican caucus Of the house voted to
stand by the house statehood bill.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-26
HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS for re

HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS for rent
Two unfinished rooms. with electric
lights. bath, city water and modern
conveniences: close in; no objection
to children. Cali at cottage on Trinity
street, between Sycamore and Mag
nolia. II
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-11-26
A LONE ROBBER
GETS IN HIS WORK
BUT is TAKEN IN BY A PULLMAN
CONDUCTOR AND TURNED OVER
TO THE AUTHORITIES.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Kansas City, Mo, Nov. pa lone
bandit held up and robbed the pas
sengers in the smoker and chair car
on the Chicago and Alton train which
left this city at o'clock last night,
while the train was running between
Slater and Armstrong, Mo. At Glas-
gov he left the train and climbed on
the rear end of the sleeper and was
about to enter and rob the passengers
when Conductor E. B. Haywood over
powered him and took his revolver
away from him.
With the assistance of passengers
the bandit was bound and taken from
the train at Armstrong and placed in
Jail
He gave his name as Claud Randall,
but he is believed to be Clyde True
hart. He says his brother recently
robbed the Golden Gate limited at
Slater 1t is reported that the bandit
taken in last night had secured $4,000
in money and jewelry, which the Pull
man conductor took from him.
While robbing the passengers in that
smoker and chair car the bandit said
he would take nothing from a laboring
man or a woman.
The bandit has confessed to being
the same man who held up a Rock
Island train recently. Last night he
forced the conductor and porter to ac-
company him through the car. and the
conductor was made to hold out his
cap to receive the loot.