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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

The inquiry conducted by Judge
Lands at Chicago into the standing
and financial resources of the Stand
ard Oil Company commenced and
was finished Saturday inside of two
hours. The evidence was taken des-
pite the strenuous objections Of the
attorneys. The chief witness was
John D. Rockefeller, president Of
the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey. Very little information was
derived from him. He declared he
had not been in active business for
twelve years. and said he had not
been in the offices of the Standard
Oil Company for eight years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
With Forbes Mfg Co.

Mr.John Ducker has accepted a po-
sition in the hardware department of
the Forbes Mfg Co. Mr.. Ducker is
the oldest son of C. w. Ducker, the
carriage man. He came here from
Warrenton, N. c., where he had been
in the hardware business for one
year and two years before going to
Warrenton he was in the same bust.
ness at Henderson, N. C. Mr.. Duck.
er is a competent and industrious
young man and there is no doubt
that he will make good" with the
large concern in which he may be
found.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

The Hopkinsville Kentuckian says:
"Madisonville is to have the third
bank to be called the Savings Bank. "
Wake up, Bro. Meacham. Madison
vile has had three banks for the
past six years and now has five,
namely: Morton's Bank. Hopkins
Co. Bank, The Kentucky Bank &
Trust Co., Morton's National Bank
and The Farmers National Bank
and the articles of Incorporation are
now being prepared for the Savings
Bank you speak of.-Madisonville
Hustler.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

Brian Hooker, a young writer
whose work has already begun to at
tract some attention, is the author
of the novelette, which opens in the
July Smart Set. His story is enti-
tied "Steel" and deals in quite an
original way with love affair on
ship-board. A situation of great
power is revealed at the outset and
the unusual method with which the
author carries his story along keeps
the unfagging interest of the read
err.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
AGED NEGRO
Dies While Sitting in His
Door Way.

10 Buckner, COL, aged about sixty
years, was found dead at his home
near Gates mill. When members of
the family retired, Buckner was sit
ting in the door. Later an attempt
was made to arouse him and it was
found that he had expired. He had
been complaining of pains in his
head for several days The coroner
held an inquest Sunday and the ver-
dict Of the jury was that death was
due to some unknown cause.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
Esley Quine, Of Lafayette,
Sustains Fatal Injuries
BY A Fall.
HE WAS HAULING HAY
Team Ran Off And Victims
Neck Was Broken And
Skull Crushed.

Mr.. j. Esley Quine, a farmer Of
near Lafayette. was instantly killed
about 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, his
neck being broken and his skull
crushed.
The fatal accident occurred on the
farm Of Mr.. J. w. McClain. one mile
north Of Lafayette.
Mr.. Quine and Mr.. McClain were
hauling hay, a little grandson of the
latter being on the loaded wagon
with Mr., Quine. The team Of mules
became frightened at some object
and started to run.
Mr.. Quine gathered the lines, but
seeing that he and the child would
fall, he threw the boy off and the
little fellow escaped with a few
bruises. Mr.. Quine, however, fell
between the mules and was killed
as above stated.
THE victim of the accident was
forty-three years old and a man liked
by every one who knew him. He
had been engaged in farming fol-
several years and moved to Lafay-
cite from the Julien neighborhood
some years ago.
He leaves a widow and two small
children.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
MR.. WILLIAM OLDHAM
The Aged Father of DR.. Jas.
E. Oldham, Died.

Mr.. William Oldham died at Elk
ton Sunday morning, about 8 O'Clock
of heart failure. Mr.. Oldham was
well advanced in years and died sud-
denly. The funeral services and
burial took place at Elktou yester-
day afternoon. DR.. James E. Old
ham, of this city, is one of the sons
of the deceased. DR.. and Mrs. Old
ham and daughter went to Elkton
Sunday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
TYPHOID FEVER
Was Cause of Death of Miss
Mary Harris.

Miss Mary Harris died at the
home of her mother, Mrs A. B. Har-
ris, East 18th street. Sunday night.
She was q victim of typhoid fever
and was i'll about ten days and pass
ed away in her goth year. The re-
mains were taken to Caledonia yes
terday for burial. The widowed
mother has the sincerest sympathy
of all friends and acquaintances in
her bereavement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

There is more Catarrh in this sec
tion Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
fncurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constant failing to cure with local
treatment pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh a consti-
tutional disease and therefore re-
ouires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by ~. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the
market. II is taken internally and
IN doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucus surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars fol
any case it fails to cure. Send fol
circulars and testimonials.
Address F. J. Cheney G. Co., Toledo
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipatiOn.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

That a hen.pecked man may die
was demonstrated at Anderson, Ind,
when Joseph B. Bryan, aged SO
years, retired building contractor,
died in great agony from blood
poisoning that developed at point
in his scalp. where a hen had pecked
him so fiercely that blood had flowed.
Bryan had undertaken to lift the
hen from her nest when she attack
ed him. Despite his efforts at de-
tense she flew upon his head and
sank her bill into his scalp.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
CRITICAL ILLNESS
Of Her Sister Calls Mrs. M.
B. King to Colorado.

A telegram was received by Mrs.
M. B. King, Sunday, stating that
her sister, Mrs. Geo. 7. Wharton,
formerly Miss Mary Henry, Of Cas-
ky, was critically i'll at her home in
Ordway, Colo, of peritonitis. An
other telegram was received yester-
day saying that a very serious oper-
alton was performed Sunday and
asking that Mrs. King come at once.
She expected to start last night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
How to Cure ChilbIains.

80 enjoy freedom from chill
blains, writes John Kemp, East Otis
field, Me-, 81 apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Have also used it for salt
rheum with excellent results. -
Guaranteed to cure fever sores,
indolent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds,
frost bites and skin diseases. 25c al
r. C. Harkwick's drug store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
BITTER AT CYNTHIANA.
Attempt Made This Morning
to Arrest Preachers and
Prominent Men.

Cynathiana, KY, July 6.-The
local option fight in this city and
county is becoming bitter. An at
tempt was made this morning to ar
rest the Rev. 7. H. Plemmons, the
Rev. J. L. Clark and several other
prominent men, on the charge Of
obstructing the highways.
They were erecting a tent for Local
option services in court square.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
The Right Name.

Mr.. August Sherpe, the popular
overseer of the poor, at Fort Madi-
son, la. says: "Dr, Kings New Life
Pills, are rightly named; they act
more agreeably, do more good and
make one feel better than any other
laxative" Guaranteed to cure bill
BUSINESS and constipation. 25c al
R. c. Hardwick's drug store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

In an alteration on the street at
Lexington, Saturday, ex-senator c..
j. Bronston fired four shots at w,
R. Milward, Sr. One was stopped
by keys in the latter's pocket, while
the others went wild. The arrest of
both men followed. The trouble
arose it is said, over recent domestic
troubles of Bronston. His wife,whC
was Miss Belle Wisdom, of Paducah
recently left him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

The campaign next year will be
pitched upon three great issues
Trusts, Tariff and Transportation
Mr.. Bryan says they all stand for
one idea, viz; Whether the govern
ment shall be administered in the
interest of a few favorites or in be-
half of the whole people.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
OVER A CENTURY
Aunt Judy Mason, Born In
Logan County, Lives to
ITO Years of Age.

Russellville, KY, July 6.-Aunt
Judy Mason, an old colored woman
born in Logan county in 1897, and
till the abolition of slavery a slave of
the Mason family, living on Mud
River, about five miles from town,
died yesterday from the infrmities
of old age.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
ORDINANCE NO. 60.

Be it ordained by the Board Of
Council of the city of Hopkinsville.
KY:
That the license tax on each auto
mobile, run for hire, within the city
of Hopkinsville, be and the same is
hereby fixed at the sum of $1,000 per
annum. All revenues derived from
licenses shall be paid into the city
Treasury and placed to the credit of
the general revenue fund of said
city.
Any person, firm or corporation
violating the provision of this ordi-
nance shall be fined not less than
$25. 90 and not more than $4,000 for
each offense.
All ordinances or parts of ordi-
nances in conflict herewith are here
by repealed.
This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its adOp-
ton, approval and publication.
Adopted, July 5th, 1907.
H. w. TIBBS, Clerk.
Approved, July, 9th, 1907.
CHAS. M. MEACHAM,
Mo1,oy
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
Lost Their Child.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Fears, of near
Barnes, lost their little child aged 9
months, last Saturday. The remains
were buried in Ebenezer grave yard
Sunday afternoon,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

Miss Margaret Frey, of Denver,
Colorado, has been awarded the hon
or of being the most beautiful wo-
man in America. She is 10 years
old and blond of the purest type.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

For a mild, easy action of the
bowels, a single dose of Doan's
Regulets is enough. Treatment
cures habltual constipation. 25
cents box. Ask your druggist for
them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
To the Voters of the I'd Ward

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for councilman to represent the
I'd ward. Election November 5th,
1907 G. H. CHAMPLIN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
The Weather.
FOR KENTUCKY-Partly cloudy
and continued warm Tuesday.

George Essex, of Hardin county,
KY, has set the paragraphers to
saying some entirely original things
by marrying his mother -in-law.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
SIPS Nashville and Return

Sunday July 18th, leave Hopkins
vile on special train 1920 p. M,
over the Illinois Central railroad,
and returning leave Nashville,
8 p. M, Monday, July 18th. Tick
cts good only on special train. Ser
vice first class.
]. 3. MALLON, Agent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

A couple of Kansas City, admirers
of the Longworths. have named
their twins Alice and Nick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
Bonds for Sale.

For conservative Investors. Pal
ticulars on application.
WALTER F. GARNETT & co.
Financial Insurance Agents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
We are authorized to announce
E. H. ARMSTRONG

as a candidate for councilman in the Seventh
ward for the election TO be held Nov 5. 1907. sub
iect 70 the Democratic primary to be held July
q. 1907.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
We are authorized to announce

as a candidate for councilman in the Sixth ward
for the election TO be held November 5th. 1907.
subiectto the Democratic primary to be held Ju-
w. 1907.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE Il. Randi

as candidate for councilman in sixth ward for the
election to be acid Nov. s. 1907 subject TO- the
Democratic primary to be held July p, 1907.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

M. H. CARROLL

"A candidate for councilman in the Third ward
for the election to be held Nov s. 1907 subject to
abe Democratic primary, to be held July q. 1907.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
JULY 9, 1907.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

covornor-S. W. HAGER. Of Boyd.
ri, St Gov. SOUTH TRIAfBLE. of Franklin.
Atty.-Gen'i-J X. HENDRICKS Of MeCracken
stunt. Pub. Inst o. WINFREY, OF Bell.
rorr Agr--J. w NEWMAN. Of Noodtord'
kuditor-H. NJ. BoSWORTH. Of Fayette.
Secy. State-H. VREELAND, Of Jefferson
Treasurer-RUBY LAFF0ON. Of Hopkins.
Clerk Cr. Of Ap. j. b. CHENAULI, Madison.
~. S. SENATOR. G. w. BECKHAM. Nelson
FOR CoUNCILMEN.
Second Ward-Jno b. Galbreath
Fourth Ward-Bucian II. Davis
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09

"a a candidate for councilman in the First Ward
for the election to be held November s. 1907 sub
ect TO the Democratic Primary to be held July
D. 1897
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
We are authorized TO announce
IL.

az a candidate for reelection for Councilman IN
the First Ward. Subject to the Democratic Pr
mary July p. 1907.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
We are authorized to announce
VAN UJTIIN

As a candidate for Councilman in the Third Ward
for election to be held November s. 1907 subject
TO the Democratic primary TO be held July o. 1907
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
srANLEY,s ELooUENCE
Was Desired by the Braves
Of Tammany Hall.

Tammany Hall, New York, June
25, 1907
Hon. Augustus o. Stanley
Henderson, KY.
Dear Sir:
On the Fourth Of July next the
Society Of Tammany Hall. at 10
o'clock. a. M, will hold its cele-
bration of the One Hundred
and Thirty-frst Anniversary Of
American independence. The oc-
casion is designed to be of ex-
ceptional significance and extended
effect.
We earnestly desire the favor of
your personal presence and give
you this urgent invitation to at
tend and address the meeting.
Should your attendance be impos-
sible, we would value an expression
of your views appropriate to the
One Hundred and Thirty first Ami
versary Of our'Countrv's Independ.
ence.
Yours very respectfully,
THOS. F. SMITH, Secretary.
w. BOURKE COCHRAN,
Grand Sachem.
CHARLES F. MURPHY,
DANIEL F. MCMAHON,
LOUIS F. HAFFEN,
JOHN J. SCANNELL,
TIMOTHY D. SULLIVAN,
Committee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-07-09
Shorthand. Typewrit-
ing, Te1egraphy.

Because Hampton Fox is an Attor-
ney. .at-Law' and is the only one in
Hopkinsville who teaches the Benn
Pitman system of shorthand, with
Court Reporting annexed. which
not only prepares his pupils for
minor places, but to fill official
positions. Also teaches actual book
keeping from the start.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
LAPS FEAR AMERICANS

New York. May 23-In an in- terview regarding the possibility ot war between the United States and Japan, Gen kLroki declared that the Japs would run away if they saw q conflict coming with the Americans. He says they have too .a.uch respect for the ability of the American people as fighters, and will not risk a fight with them.
 San Francisco, May 23-Yester- day three jurors for the Mayor schm;tz trial were accepted It will probably be week before the case can go to trial.
 San Francisco, May 23-Abc Ruef says that in every case where bribes were given for the granting of franchises, the millionaire appIi- cants were the first to make over lures and offer brlbes
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
O'BR1EN WAS A FAKIR

Los Angeles, May 23-Philadel- phla O'Brien has signed confes- sion stating that dozens of the fights which he has had in past years were fakes. The confession duplicates all of the we'll known boxers who are in the ring today.
 New York, May 23 - Wilson Minzer announces this morning that he will bring suit for damages against his divorced wife, claiming that the allegations made by her were not proven and have dam- aged his reputation materially.
 New York. May 23-The city detectives employed by Gould to secure evidence to blacken the character of his wife so he could secure a divorce, have all been dis missed, having been unable to sc- cure the desired evidence.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
Ordinance No. AS

AN ORDINANCE fRCNIIlNG FOR IRE
 CONSTRUCTIONS OF SIDEWALKS Be it ordained by the Common Council of the Town of valdez, Alaska
 Sec. l. That whenever the owners of two thirds in value os the property nbuttiug upon and affected by tch i'm prov 'faeut. shall pcti- tion the Common Council for she cons ructi0n of ii sideWGik, along and in front oi the lols owned hy such persons, the Council may, in their discretion, rHU,e >ueh sidewalks tn be constructed, and two-tlirIs of jht. cost ot the same may, in the discretion of the Council be collected hy the assessment and levy of the tax aga ust he HbuttuE propert. and such tx >hal. bc lien upau ths- same and may be collected as other ieal estate taxes are col lected.
 Sec. Sidewalks rrques ed sh,,'l hp If the size ana character designated bg Ordiu- ance No. 26 in the Town e: Valdez, Alaska.
 See. ,. This Ordinance shall take effect ana be il foTre from and after it's passage, approval and public ton
 Passed and approved his 2oth day of May, 4. D. 1907
 T. c QUINN, Mayor.
 W. II. Crary, Clerk.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
COREY LOST HIS JOB

Chicago, May 23 - President Corey, of the steel trust, has lost his office in that corporation, hav- ing been requested by the stock holders to hand in his resignation. The statement was made in the application for his resignation that his conduct had been such as to shock the whole country. E. Buf- fngton will succeed him as presi- dent.
 Seoul, May 23-Korea'~ sacred shrine, which has been standing unmolested here for thousands of years. has been stolen by Japanese noblemen. The whole country is wild over the occurrence and the Japanese are all leaving this town for fear of an attack by the infuri- ated natives.
 Capt. George B. Piilsbury, of the Alaska road commission is at Wraugell making a survey of Dry straits.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-23
ROAST JACK LONDON

ashlngton, May 23-President Roosevelt, in an interview pub lishcd in Evrrybody's magazine. severely criticizes Dr. Long and Jack London for their nature stud- ies, saying that they are not true to life. Long says that the prcsi- dent Is sore at him for his com ments on the indiscriminate slaughter of animals by the prcsi- dent, and this is an attempt to get even. The whole country is taking an interest in the contro- versy and many letters on the sub- lect are being received for publica- tlon daily.
 Los Angeles, May 23-The South- ern Pacific roaI has offered re- ward oi $l0,0OO for the bodies dead or alive, oi the men who wrecked the Shriner train recently. A posse oi men with bloodhounds is now on the track of the guilty parties.
 Los Angeles May 23-Philadel- phia Jack O'Brirn has confessed that all his fights in the Yukon Country were fakes, having been arranged beforehand.
 san Francisco, May 23-Burns and Squire> met today and posted | five thousand forfeit each for their meeting.
 San Francisco May 23-The strikers have ,o~t out all along the inc. Many of the Union men are Ir-crtjto he organization and go- ing back to work
 Seattle, May 23-Govcrnor Hog att, of Alaska, l. expected To de- iycr the principa, address st the ceremonies attending the first
 reakiug grounI at tAe exposition site June 1st.
 Seattle, May 22-A photographer with a moving picture machine leaves here today for Alaska to secure pictures of all the towns and workings on the various creeks throughout the district, as well as the railroads for exhibition at the Alaska fair in 1909.
 New York, May 22- Hearst is making preparations to assume the chair of mayor, believing that the recount of the votes will be decided in his favor by July.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-01
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION SUSTAINED

Washington, May 28.--A decision
favorable to the interstate commerce
commission has been rendered by the
supreme court Of the United States in
the case Of the Southern Railway
Company against Georgia lumber
firm. G. 81. Tiff & Co., involving the
right Of the commission to prohibit
the railroad company from advancing
freight rates ON pine lumber from the
South to Ohio river points. The de-
cision Is regarded by the interstate
commission a. greatly strengthening
its hands.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-01
PONCE DE 1EoH's SPRING.

Woman Has Refused to Sell thA
Property for $4,000.
There are ten acres of ground sur.
rounding the spot where Ponce de
Leon, on his second visit to what ID
now st. Augustine, discovered the
spring that he claimed would give
eternal youth, says the Cincinnati En-
ouirer. History tells that he failed TO
locate it on his first visit from Spain
to this section, but that on second
trip, in 1913, he was more success
full. The property called Neptune
Springs, il owned by widow, who
with her daughter, stands at the Poncs
spring, which is now boxed up, old
fashioned well affair, and sells the
water to tourists who visit her In
great numbers. The water IL the pur-
eft kind Of lithia, cool and pleasant to
the taste. Recently she was offered
$4,000 for Neptune spring. which has
other good springs aside from Poncs
on It It IL located short distance
from the ruins Of the old stone wan
and gates Of the city Of st. Augustine
used when this was q province Of Spain
and when a Spanish governor general
occupied az residence the building
now used by Uncle Sam as a postomca
Not far away are the ruins Of the
old Spanish Fort Marion. wrecked and
ruined by shell from the gunners who
foueht under the stars and stripes
Ponce de Icons find IL now well with
IN the confines Of the city. The widow
thought 1t too valuable to dispose OF
80 she refused the offer Of $4,000 and
GOES on ladling out water from Ponce's
we'll az though she had not tossed asids'
a small fortune.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-01
Don't Cry, Go Eat.

II don't cry any more about any
thing" said the bachelor girl. "When
I get 10 sad I don't know what to do
I go out and get me something to eat
A little fellow was very fond Of once
taught me that. He asked me to take
luncheon with him to talk over quar-
rel we were having. During the talk
Ing Of It over i got to crying. I cried
all over my fish. He ordered me some
more fish and scolded me while they
were getting it ready.
Never cry, Frances he said. as
long as you've got good luncheon or
dinner before you. It isn't worth
WHILE
sNo. 1 never saw him again, but
whenever want to cry think OF him
and get me something good to eat In
stead"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-06-01
Single Mile Close

Bellingham, May 25.-Two hundred
single mills in Snohoimsh, Skagit
and Whatcom couniest counties have
smut down and will remain closed I'M
I'll July 10. This action was decided
upon by the manufacturers here dur
ing the week and was made necessary
oy the inability of the mills to secure
cars for shipping the products to the
Eastern markets. During the last
nine months 10. 200 fewer cars have
zee. oeen received by the mills than for
.ne same period last year. Two
thousand men will be thrown out Of
employment in the mills and as many
more in the logging camps.