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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24

Moths do not eat furs or cloths.
They lay their eggs in these rich
stuffs, and it is the worm from the
eggs that do the eating There are no
shooting stars. Stars are immense
bodies, many times larger than the
earth. The so-called shooting stars
that glide so splendidly across the
nocturnal sky are meteors-fragments
weighing as rule, but q few pounds.
Sunstroke is really heat apoplexy. II
is the moisture in the air, rather than
the actual rays Of the sun, that causes
sunstroke. In dry climates, such as
Cairo's with a summer temperature OF
122 degrees In the shade, sunstroke
is much rarer than with us.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
STANLEY BUSY
Ten New Bills Already In
troduced By Our Congress
man.

Congressman A. o. Stanley, of the
Second Kentucky district has been
acting since the great national body
opened its doors for business.
lie has presented the following
bills:
A bill for the erection of a public
building at Hopkinsvile, KY.
For the erection of a public build
ing at Madisonville, Ky.
To admit free of duty articles
manufactured in the United States.
Authorizing survey Of Pond Riv-
er, KY.
For the survey of Tradewater riv-
er, and for other purposes.
For the relief Of farmers and tc-
accoo growers.
Relating to punishment for con-
tempt Of federal courts.
For the relief Of the drafted men
of Henderson county, KY, and 9TH
er counties in the State.
For the relief of tobacco growers.
To establish q fish Matching and
fish cultural station in Christian
county, in southwestern Kentucky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
JOHNSON OF
MINNESOTA
Enters The Rsce For Presi-
dent on Dem cratic
Side.
wATTERsoN'S CHOICE
A Prominent Minneapolis
Physician Gives Out
a Statement.

Minneapolis, Miru.. Dec 2O--In a
statement given out Dr.. w. w. Mayo
who was recently IN St. Louis, Gov.
johnson Of Minnesota to d he physi-
can he certainly is "A candidate for
the Democratic nomination for presi-
dent. This coming from such eni n
ent source, gives practical appear
ance to the Jrhnson boom.
"Dr. Mayo asked Gov. johnson
if he might use this statement
publicly and Gov. Johnson re-
piled:
What l say is for everybody, and
you may say to Gov. Folk and every
one else that | am in the field for the
nomination.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
ADMIRALDEWRY
Anticipated Birthday So
President Could Attend.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Admiral
George Dewey gave a dinner tonight
at his home on K street in celebra-
tion of the SEVENTEEN anniversary of
his birth. The actual anniversary
does not occur until the Goth, buC the
celebration was advanced in order
that the President, who was anxious
to accept the AdmiraIs invitation to
attend, might be present, Mr.. Roose-
velt expecting to be away from the
city for a time next week. The din
ner was informal in character, there
being no set speeches, but many of
the Admiral's guests took advantage
of the opportunity in graceful fash
ion to congratulate him.
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
NEGRO HlGHWAYMAN
f. M. Knight, Hopkinsville
Tobacco Man, Robbed.

The fourth hold-up within a week
in which the victims were white men
a1d the highwaymen negroes, was
reported Monday night when Francis
M. Knight, a prominent tobacco
grower of Hopkinsyille, KY, was
bcutally assaulted by a negro in an
attempt at robbery, says the Louis
vile Times.
MIR. Knighthad Just left the Tenth
street station and was looking for
rooms for his aged mother and six
year-old child, when tall, yellow
negro volunteered to lead them to a
boarding house. They had gone but
a hundred feet with the negro when
he turned at the mouth of an alley
and delt Mr.. Knight a terrific blow
on the head with a blunt instrument.
Mr.. Knight was knocked to the
ground, but managed to rise to his
feet and battle with the negro who,
after struggling to get Mr., Knight s
wallet, fled in Tenth street.
Pedestrians hearing the groans Of
Knight hurried to the scene and car
ried him to the office of DR.. f. h.
Norton, at Twelfth street and
Broadway.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
Modern TurpentIne catherine.

Twenty million turpentine cups are
used in the pine forests Of the south
to catch the flow of resin from the
trees, and 100000 or 100000 are
added each year, These simple-look-
ing cups which are not unlike flower
pots in size and shape, indicate a
rapid and highly important change in
the American method Of gathering
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
One Has Been Organized at
Providence.

A new Christian church has just
been organized at Providence and
starts off with a membership of Sc.
Evangelist w. j. Hudspeth, of this
city, is now engaged in a series of
meetings there, and is assisted by
his singer, W. E. Spain, of this place.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24

"Doan's Ointment cured me of
eczema that had annoyed me a long
time. The cure was permanent. -
Hon. S. w. Matthews, Commission er
Labor Statistics. Augusta, Me.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
The Magic No. 8

Number three is a wonderful mas
cot for Geo. Fl. Paris, Of Cedar
Grove, Me-. according to letter
which reads: After suffering much
18th liver and kidney trouble, and
coming greatly discouraged by
i|pre 70 fna ge|iAI 4 tried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
PRES. CHAMBERS EXPRESSES
 CONFIDENCE IN BALL TEAM


 last year. and he is believed to have reaehed his limit as hitter when pc rups around the .230 mark If RAtch- ford can smash nearer the coveted .soo mark. Macon will doubtless again achieve distinction for having furnish ca another recruit to the Southern com
 Winn cark. the Norfolk second base man and manager. will not come to the Memphif. His contract with Nortolk contained a non-reserve clause. Man aser Babb's check for draft money has been returned by National Secretary
 Forrest Piass, the mideet player of the local team, will be given every op- rartunity tf show he belongs to ire regular lineup by Charley Babb this coming season, Rabb will start nm off at second. PIass -roved valuable emergency player for the locals last year.
 Charley Shields. who has played Southern League engagements. is un- decided about returning to the Penn sylvania circuit which was recently ad- initted to organized baseball. Shields has Indirect offers frcm New Otleans and Memphis. but belon~s to Altoona where he would be forced to play at a great reduction in salary. Shields Is winterfng at his home hero.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
MEMPHIS ENTRIES.
Classic Events Wfli Re Run as Usual In Rlu6 City.

In Blu6 City.
 Memphis, Jan. 21.-Entries {" ten stakes for the twenty-one days m>'et. ing at Montgomery Park announcer from April IS to May 8, inclusive, by the New Memphis Jockey Club, closes tomorrow.
 The list includes the Tennessee Der by, the Tennessee Oaks. the MontRom- cry HandiraL, and other events that have been renewed for years. Locai turfmen anticipate that rasing com. mission will uo placed in control or racing in Tennessee
 The stakes closing tomorrow VIII not be re opened until any conditions according to announcement today. They
 Gaston Hotel Stakes. $i,0oo added; half mile; 2-year-old colts and geId- ings; Ardelle Stakes. $l.000 added hsit mile. for 2-year old filies; Memphis Stakes. Eve furlongs. for 2-year. olos' $1.260 added; Montgomery Han slcap, sds for 3-year-oids and upwards; SZ.oVu added, mile and sixteenth; Peaoooy Handicar, for 3-year-olds and upward. $I, ,00o added; mile and eighth.
 Tennessee Derby, for foals of lsO4 ss. .000 added. mile and an eighth; Ten, nessee Oaks for foals of 1904, $l,VVV added, mile; Hotel Gayoso Stakes, TOT 3-year-olds. S1.o00 added, one mile. Tennessee Brewing Company's StaKes, selling. for 3-year-olds and upwards s1 000 added, seven furlongs; Cotton Steeplechase Stakes, for 4-year- -oids ana up. $i,0O0 added. about two mI..es.
 Tn addition. over night handic5ps will be offered with purses or no value under S4O0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
AT WORK IN MEMPHIS.
New (irandstaud B>'Dg Built, and
 PIavera LimberIng Up.


 Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 27.-(Specialo work on the new grand stand that will serve baseball ratrons of the lodal Southern League Club the coming s9e- son has progressed far enough to give some idea of its appearance after com pletion Although there is nothing br- namental about the structure. visitors will! be surprised at the size Of the stand.
 Announcements sent out in advance to the effect that it would be an im- provement over the old structure are borne out Comfort has evidently 9een arranged for by the m-na agemenI as the new structure Is spacious with Vide aisles, and when the chairs are in Red Elm Park will boast of one ol the most serviceable stands In the r1n nor league circuit. x
 Manager Babb has si"ned ter of twenty three players listed for thehex spring try out. A few of the old Hay want increase in salaries. Mahh ger Babb and President Coleman hav9 de- cided on the increase In some lnstHces where the player showed willingness to work and improve last season
 Scoons Carev. the ve'eran first Pase, man, who saved the Memphn lneI9 many errors by wonderful spesis Of wide losses and scoops of undergoing throws, Is wintering Tn East Livefpool l; O., his home. The old war horsi wi l report early in the snlinE, but lhose who have seen the work Of PHng Ratchford, the Macon, South Alfntic League. first baseman. express odni2n tbat Carey will have to show alq his speed in order to hold his po1ti m. Manager Babb regards Carey the hest fieldfns first haseU an In the south. But Carey.s hitting was light
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
Coal and Coke.

Coal and Coke.
 The first month of the year has wit. messed a large production Of coal though the railroad car situation IS yet far from being altogether satiss factory. There is demand for every ton of coal and large consumers are keeping their fuel agents in this disf trict looking after the steady delivery of the product. Much development is under consideration in the Alabama coal fields. During the next few months there will be active develop ment in the western part of Jefferson county. in Walker county. in St. Clair county and in Shelby county.
 The new railroad, Atlanta, Birm- ingham and Atlantic Railroad. Is to bring about considerable development in the southern part of Jefferson and in Shelby county. This road will also strike 5ut for the western part or Jefferson county and will do as much If not more than any railroad that has been here heretofore in moving out the product promptly. There VIII be a large demand for Alabama coal from the Brunswick port. Coal oper- ators in the Birmingham district say that the prospects are exceedingly bright and that the present year should see the best production and the best prices for the commodity expe- rienced in many years.
 State Mine Inspector J. M. Cray IS now working on the statistics Tn the output for last year. It will pc three weeks and longer before he1wlli have compiled all the figures dealt with In his annual report. He does not make any change in his estimates mentioned recently. not vuite i2,5oo,- 900 tons. The thirteen million tons was prevented by the railroad car situation. during the past year.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company Is working hard to increase not only It's coal but its coke supplies New mines are to pc opened at once in the western part of the county several miles from Ensley. while coal washers recently built are now being placed in operation. Two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28

washers costing more than $40.0T0 have just been completed near Pratt City and will be in full operation be. fore the expiration of another week These washers will handle something like 2.500 tons of coal a day. Ther, is need for eevry ton of coke thal can be manufactured. especially nov that the effort is to be made to in crease the output at tho furnaces
 The sloss-sheffleld Steel and IroA Company expects to run its prSduc tion at the Bessie mines. in the yves, tern part of Jegerson county. up to one thousand tons of coal a day. Jones c Moore, who Is in charge of the mining operations with. the Sloss- Shefield Company states that the daily output now is above i've hundred tons but as quickly as the labor can be secured the production will be in- creased. The mines are equipped with the latest and best appurtenances and every effort was made to open the mines with the best of everything so that the largest possible output could be secured and maintained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
ROMANTIC WEDDING.
Runaway Couple Was Called Back
 u0rnN Tn Marry

Home To Marry.
 Union Springs. Jan. 27-(Special.)- Mir. Phillip Barabee and Miss Hattie Bessie Baker. were married Friday night
 There was a touch of romance con- nected with this marriage, growing out of the fact that the young woman's parents, while not objecting to the marriage, wished 1t put off while. but the young people had made up their minds to get married.
 So Friday night. about dark. the young couple went out to the home of Arch Smith, about three miles from town, leaving instructions for the bro ther of the groom to follow them with license and preacher, but the brother failed to obtain the licanse, and the parents of the young woman. hearing about the runaway, sent them word to come home to marry, which they did, the ceremony being performed about 12 o'clock at night by Rev F. H. Wat kins, pastor of the Baptist Church.
 MT Barbaree Is one of our suhStan- tial young merchants. with the ele- menrs of success in his character. while the bride is bright and winsome young woman. the daughter of MT. and M-s. R. L. Baker
 Saturday morning a freight train on the Central of Georgia was wrecked at Union Springs by running over a COW .. Four or five cars of freie-Nt were t,rn ed over and contents badly smashed up.
 Circuit Court convenes here Monday and the county of1cla's have been quite busy durin% the past week getting thines in shape.
 Three negro children were burned to l dea tn in a house near Mitchell's Station l in this county 2 few days ago. The ! rarents had zone Of locking the chill drAn up in the house MT and Mrs. Mcre-n hav5 Cdooted the l't+'e Nahv 'hat few months ago was mvsteriously placed on the porch of Sarah Cooper. colored. N'~e Or~~'o T-''~ 2 Newberne, is the guest of relatives here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
AMUSEMENTs. Montgomery Theatre Matinee Today 3 o'clock And Tonight,
Thomas Jefferson

Tu asRap Van Wrinkle"
 Thomas Jefferson, the Legitimate and laudable successor to the late Joseph Jefferson, comes to the Montgomery Theatre matinee today o'clock and to- night as Rip Van Wrinkle" from ms triupmhs at the Boston Theatre, Wal lacks. New. York City, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, McVicker's $ Theatre. Chicago and the National The atre, Washington, D. C.. five nf the fa- nous and historic play m produced here in the same superb man. ner that characterized its great success in these critical centres. Rip Van Winkle'' Is a play that has won the hearts of both present day plaJ. J.goers and their ancestors. A most lavish scenic and electrical production Is promised.
 Seats now on sale for both matinee and night performances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
JournaIssts Made to order.

They are talking about founding a college of journalism In Missouri and Cornell University pretends to gradu- ate journalists every year. If you q m turn cut Journalists" like gloves and gruhbtng hoes. slate pencils. trace oh aims. jack knives and other articles neces- sary to domestic economy, 1t Is a great thing for the noblest of professions But you can no more make Journalist by hand than you can make a poet by hand. The place to teach and to learn journalism Is in a newspaper office. II may be a little country weekly or a great big city daily. and then the man must be born journalist or the Job will be hopelessly bctched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28

and Captain D. W. McIver temporary Secretary. The motion was carried. and in motion of Colonel Bricken, the temporary organization was made per manent and the officers requested to confer with the commissioned omcers and ask their approval and co-opera- ton in the movement which promises much to the organization Of the state,
 The meeting was ost enthusiastic and if fig believed much future good to the Guard in this State will be the re- suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
Famine in Te"ch~rs.
FF4-tYYN

Good teachers are getting scarrA Citirs which evact h'gh standare nt ou7'ncatton find the'- eligible lists depleted and no immediate supply fin sight This state of tn Is In a measure accounted for bv the prevail ing shabbiness in the remuneration of teachers The rewards are not such as to induce enough ambitious young men tO invest their time and strength fin thorough preparatory course. The increase of money-earning opportuni- ties for working women has still fur ,ther reduced the influx ot desirable material The situation is a serious
 me. Thousands of efficient teachers | cave school every year for more re- nhInerative labor. They feel that they
 es1 not afford the luxury of teaching | Me nwhile, the number of inefficient
 on" must of necessity increase
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
CHEROKEE GRAND JURY.
County Has Comfortable Balance fin
 the TReaHury.

Centre. Jan. 27.-(Special) )-The grand jury. empaneled at the present term of the Circuit Court. made their final report yesterday and were dis charged.
 As a result of their deliberations, flfty-three true bills were returned into the court, two of this number being for felonies and the remainder for misdemeanors.
 The report of the grand jury showed the county to be free from debt and a balance in the treasury to the credit of the general fund of $6,7S725, and to the credit of the special fund $3,131.2s, The public roads of the county were reported to be in better condition than usual.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
LOW RATES

To New Orleans. Mobile and Pensa- cola account Mardi Gras. Round trip tickets on sale tFebruary 9th to 1lth inc, at rate of one fare plus 25 cents: limited February 18th. Extended limit March 2nd by depositing ticket and payment of 50 cents. Liberal stop. overs. For further information and sleeping car reservations apply to C. L. Wolf, c. P. A, No. 102 Montgomery Street Phone l25. adv-11t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
WANT RIFLE RANGE
NATIONAL GUARD COMMANDERS
 HOLD CONFERENCE
Pnnw Resolutions Urging Immediate Use of Government Appropriation for Marksmen--Ferm State
 Association.

meeting or much lnporIdhCo to siie Alabama National Guard was held m Montgomery yesterday In respense so q request from General Graves, the commandine officers of the different organizations met in conference and discussed matters of importance. ana for the best interest of the Guard.
 The Ist regiment was represented by Captain F. NJ Maddox, the Adjutant. Colonel DuMont being unable to at- tend; Colonel c. R. Bricken: the 3rd bs Colonel ". H. McKieroy and the Ar tiilery by Major S. T. Weseott Genera, Louis V. Clark, commanding the lst Brigade came on a delayed train. and was not at the meeting, but when in formed of its action. expressed him self as being in full accord therew'tn. Captain B. F. Noble. Ad1utant of the First Cavalry, did not get to the meet ing. but he also approved what was done.
 Legislation was discussed in gen. eral way, and 1t wss decided that only q few changes were desirable or nee assary. and these were to be embod- fed in the general bin now pending be- fore the military committee of the House.
 The most important subject. and the main reason for the conference, was The erection and maintenance of ranges for rifle practice at convenient places, and the best and most expeditions way to spend the money now available. Under the appropriation of the general government for that purpose. The matter was thoroughly discussed, and --tt was the consensus of opinion thai immediate steps should be taken to es' tablish complete rifle ranges at Birn- ingham, Mobile and Montgomery first and then later local ranges at the diff ferent home stations, so far as pos sibie, to be convenient to the largest number of men,
 Want Immediate Action.
 The sentiment of the conference wal embodied in the following resolutions which was unanimously adopted:
 '.Resolved. That 1t Is the sense and Feouest of the commanding officers oi the Alabama National Guard that tht money available for Rifle Practice bt expended as rapidly as possibly for thu purpose intended. in the way and man ner to be hereafter determined by thu Commander in chief. and that he b' requested to appoint a committee O. i've officers to be composed of the fiv' commanding officers If the Alabam; National Guard. viz, Colonel R. B. dl Mont, Colonel C. R. Brickeu, Coloue W. H. McKleroy, Majt S. T. Westcot and Major V. B. Atkins. the Ad1utan General to be Chairman, who shall talk into consideration the subjects of rif ranges and a permanent camp site, ant make report with recommendations a 10 the best course to be pursued, at tn earliest possible moment.
 Resolved. further, That the Com mander-in Chief be requested to pro vide fer the erection and maintenance of three principal ranges; first, to b as complete as money available wil permit; one at Birmin gham, one a Mobile and one at MontEomery; am then local rar ges to be established an, m" .ined as rapidly as practicable.
 Governor was requested also t
 immediate steps to secure tn
 so that it may be expende
 t unnecessary delay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
Biiou Tonight Fantasma. No Advance in Prices
BATTERY B. THE WINNER
A Ar.,,Ierv Marksmep Defeat Opponent'
 su Riae Match.

in Rifle Match. -
 At the usual Sunday afternoon tar ractice between teams represent sne three local companies of the Ala hama National Guard, the team rom Battery B. won with score of S2S out of a possible 500, while the True Blues s onS inc Governors Guards were tied Tor second place, each team securing 301 points. A. h,, The lie was immediately shot on by the teams representing the infantry and cavalry organizations, resuitins m . victorv for the infantry by a score of s3 to n.
 The shoot took place at the Electric Park rife range, with Krag-Jorgensen rifles. The score follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
RrsT ow PtANrs.

The steam P'~vt o~~-~+ed Ny HoIt'x
 Dvp VV~rtrs.
 Tbe hest n1ent io the State fn~ staa rn- o'aan'ro dveirF nreee'ne and ranaIr- 'n~ clothes Is located at 109 Sou+h Court Strnet adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
From the State Association.

tate National Guard Association rganizeo at the meeting yester- d the following resolution adopt jolved. That in order to have na represented in the National Association of the United States held at Columbia, s. C., March )7. that we. the officers of the na National Guard present do organize ourselves Into the llal Guard Association. and that nent organization be at once per
 linking to the permanent or .tion of the Association"
 mel Bricken moved that Genera be chosen temporary President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
NOTHING PRETrIER

Than a he'd of Pansies In early spring. Plant them now. 25c. per dOsen plants.
 s. E. STERN G CO.,, II Dexter Ave Phone 1901 sat-mo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28

time. By the end of this year, 1t is hoped. the new steel plant will nave been completed and in operauon: This will mean largely increasee production of steel rail and VIII aaa considerably to the pay rolls or tne district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
BijOu Tonight Fantasma. No Advance In Prices
Ip4Ormatton of ths wrong Hxind.

Washington Herald.
 It was certainly very careless in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union officially to say there are seventy three different and distinct kinds of cock tails This Is sure to start the old rounders, who never heard of more than a half-dozen kinds, on a persist ent search for the missing varieties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28
wednenday Night

ssThe Rogers Brothers In Ireland"
 Seat sale opens Tuesday morning Tor Rogers Brothers In their big musical comedy success, 'The Rogers Brothers Tn IrefandV adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-28

ST. LOUIS LEADING HOTEL. ..When el St Louis stop at the Plant ers' Hotel. you'll meet your friends there. sat-mc-wed