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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Mrs. Beulah Blankenship, wife Of
Walter Blankenship, probably the
youngest married woman in Ten
nessee, died at her home in Hender-
son county, at the age of Is years.
The couple runaway and were wed
in the fall of 1905, when the bride
was not Is years of age. The girl
was exceedingly large for one Of her
age, and but little trouble was ex-
perienced in securing the marriage
license.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

In four days-from July 81 to
Aug. 3-there were three killings in
Christian county. Still, some OF the
papers at that place would have the
outside world believe that Trieg
county is the home Of lawlessness.
Record.
There's this important difference.
In Christian county the negroes,
with but few exceptions, constilrt
the criminal element, and fight in
the open. In Trigg, the outlaws are
white people who wear masks and
operate when good people are asleep.
Another difference is that the Hop
kinsVille papers denounce crime,
while the Cadiz paper denounces the
Hopkinsyille papers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
COAL!
Notice to Stock Holders.

All Stockholders wagons will be
loaded at The New Mines and Triple
at Old Petersburg-on the
Madisonville and Hopkinsville big
road, just beyond Einpire-Good
road and plenty Of coal.
Call at office for order blanks for
coal.
By Order Board of Directors,
TERRY COAL & COKE co.
Incorporated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

The Nashville Banner says Dis
trict Attorney Tillman is Investigate
ing night riding and will present the
matter to the Federal grand jury if
the interstate commerce laws have
been violated. If the government
takes hold, many arrests will at once
take place in Kentucky counties on
evidence now in the hands of de-
tectives.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
TO NOCTURNAL
PEDESTRIANS.

For more than a week the night
riders have refrained from perpe-
5rating acts of violence and while |
seems that reason has reasserted
itself, we want to address to such of
chem as read the Kentuckian a few
friendly words of advice. Do not be
guilty Of any further violations OF
the law, if you are, as you claim,
friends of the Tobacco Association.
That organization is now so strong
chat its members are falling out
among themselves and its very or
ganization is being attacked, not by
the press that pleads only for law
and order, but by its own stump
speakers who are charging the Off
GERS with extravaganza. Attacked
from within and arraigned outside
at the bar ofpublic opinion for atroc-
tiles committed by it's members
TOR nobody will deny that most Of
the lawlessness is chargeable to the
irresponsible element in the associa-
tion--it cannot prosper in the face
# the fierce opposition it will arouse
everywhere if its night riders are
not suppressed. Kentucky has al
ceady been disgraced by crimes that
cause every good citizen to hang
ais head, in shame. Such acts of
violence IS the attacks on Barefield,
Hester, Edwards, Moseley and
Lockert have filled the press of the
whole country with editorials on the
lawlessness in Kentucky. Special
correspondents have been sent here
to write up the conditions that ex-
ist for eastern papers that are ever
ready to refer to Kentucky as a
''Darli ard Bloody Ground"
It may be interesting to some of
you TO know that there are those
who claim to have positive knowl-
edge of the identity of many of the
men who have been scraping plant
beds and shooting into houses. Sc
crets have not been we'll kept by all
of the members of the various bands.
Detectives who have spent much
time in visiting the localities where
YOU have operated, authorize the
statement that they have evidence
to convict 80 or 40 of you if a granC
iury can be found to do its duty anC
chance of venue is granted t
some county where night rider
themselves would not be on tn,
juries. A few more outrages, ant
public sentiment will force judges Il
hold as disqualified all jurors VIII
are in sympathy with night riding
Some cases are about ready for tb
Federal Courts and unless you ar
counting disaster to yourselves ant
destruction for the association, tn
time has come to stop and give bee
10 good advice, if not from the Ken
auckian at least from the leaders 0
the association in your own count
and district.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
Texas Wonder.

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and
Rheumatism troubles; sold by all
druggists, or two months treatment
by mail for 81 DR.. E. w. Hall, 1926
Olive street, st. Louis Mo. Send for
Kentucky testimonials.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Barth and Bingham are in a row
over the Mayors horse" in Louis
Vile. 1t was bought for $3.50 for
the use of Mayor Barth and con-
dition was that it was to become his
private property at the end of his
term, provided he paid for its feed
Under this arrangement he claims
the horse, which Bingham claims
belongs to the city. Barth has the
animal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

The engagement of Miss Virginia
Lee, daughter of the late Gen.
FitzhugbLee, to Lieut.. Jno.C. Mont
gomery, U. S. A., has been announc-
ed. Lieut.. Montgomery is son Of
Judge A. B. Montgomery, of Eliza
BEETHOVEN, Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
WILL CAMP A WEEK
In the Woods On Little
River.

A party of about 20 of the High
School boys and girls will leave for
Jones' Mill on Little River next
Tuesday to spend a week in camp,
hunting and fishing They will be
chaperoned by Mrs. II. D. Wallace
and Miss Jean Mckee. They will
take camping outfits and expect to
live in the woods.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
Child Disemboweled.

Uniontown, KY, Aug. 15.-The
five-year-old-boy of AitAxr Hite, a
farmer, was accidentally disembow-
eled by his father. Mr.. Hite was
asing scythe and the child stepped
in the path of the blade. Death is
inevitable.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Gov. Folk, of Missouri, has COM
muted to life imprisonment the
death sentence Of Lord" Barring
ton. the Englishman who murder
ei Jas. P. McClann, of Lexington,
KY, in st. Louis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Miss Mary Sledge, of Bowling
Green, who was to wed Robt Floyd,
of Dallas, Texas, Thursday eloped
Wednesday with E E. Mckinney a
student Of Leland, Miss, and mar
ried him in Gallatin, Tenn. Floyd
had already arrived to claim his
bride.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
DIR. JENKENs' PULPIT.
Will be Filled by DR.. Kramer
Of Illinois.

Rev. DR.. Kramer. of Quincy, ILL.,,
will preach at the Baptist church
tomorrow morning and evening, in
the absence of the pastor. He comes
highly recommended as one of the
very able men of his denomination
in Illinois.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Henry G. Overstreet defeated
Judge b. 7. Birkhead for the Demo.
cratic nomination in the Daviess-
Mclean senatorial district. Birk-
head, who wanted a primary cleo
ton instead of a convention, will APP
peal to the central committee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Charlie F@t seems to have plenty
of nerve. he says he will not re-
sign, but is ready to die in the
bitches with the rest of the boy S
from the furrow,"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

The Democratic campaign will be
formally opened at Lexington on
Thursday August 20. Judge Hager
and others will speak.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Don't let the baby suffer from &C.
zema, sores or any itching of the
skin. Doan's Ointment gives instant
relief, cures quickly. Perfectly
safe for children. All druggists sell
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

The French are having serious
trouble with the Moors in Morocco.
Thousands have been killed in UNI
successful assaults on Casablacna.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Willie Potts, aged 10, and Maud
Wheatley, aged Is. were married at
Owensboro after an opposing par
ent relented.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

None of the Third Regiment
shots qualified to shoot in the sharp
shooters rifle range practice at Port
Clinton, la. the last of this month.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

The boarding houses of Bowling
Green have combined for the pur-
pose of raising the price Of board.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Jno. l. Routt, first Governor of
Colorado, native of Eddyville, KY,
is dead.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Herbert Wellerstein, a Paducah
young man. has lest his voice from
sleeping in a draught. Perhaps he
was waited on by nigh riders. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

Are impure matters which tine skin, liver,
kidneys and other organs cannot take care
OF without help.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other erup-
lions, loss Of appetite, that tired feeling.
bilious turns, fits Of indigestion, dull head
aches and many other troubles are due to
them. They are removed by
Hoods SaFsapariIIa
In usual liquid form OF in chocolated
tabletsknown as sarsatabs. lo0doses 81.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17

To the Voters of the I'd Ward
thereby announce myself candi-
date for councilman to represent the
I'd ward. Election November 9Th,
1907. G. H. CHAMPLIN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-17
The Weather.

Saturday, Occasional showers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
success with Small FIocks.

Mr.. Hardy of Fryeburg, Me-, whose
success with his flock of sheep last
season was noted in The New England
Farmer, says that from the II sheep
wintered he has, this season, sold in
wool and lambs, the value of 800, and
has kept lambs enough to keep his flock
good. While this is not an exceptional
ly high average per sheep, in net returns
il is very satisfactory. George H..
Walker of the same town who for many
years has made grand success with
sheep in a small way, having sold some
of his early lambs this season for nearly
$40 net, has bought large farm near
his own and will stock it with sheep.
1t is his purpose to keep at least 100
breeding ewes. The farm will be enclos-
ed with woven wire fences and every
precaution will be taken to maintain a
first class herd in every respect. There
is vet room for many more to go and
do likewise" The demand for the
products of the sheep fold is ever on the
increase, and the supply of wool and
mutton, the world over, is very limited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Schopenhauer on Hypocrisy.

Oh, for sore Asmodeus Of morality
to make not only roofs and walls trans
parent to hi favorites. but also TO lift
the veil Of discrimination, fraud. hypoc-
risy, pretense, falsehood and deception,
which IS spread over all things. to show
how little true honesty there IL in the
world and how often. even whore 1t IL
least to be expected, behind ail the ex'
terror outwork Of virtue, secretly and
In the inuermost recesses, unrighteous-
ness sits at the helm! 1t is just OH this
account that SO many men Of the bet
ter kind have four footed friends, for,
to be sure, how is man 10 got relief
from the endless dissimulation, falslty
and malice OF mankind II there were
no dogs into whose honest faces he can
look without dIstrust?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Helpful Suggestions on Dog Question.

That the present dog law is mad
equate few doubt, but to increase the
present tax on dogs will not make it
more adequate, but would work injustice
upon many people who would be obliged
to part with their pets or paw the ex-
cessive tax, which they could not afford
to do. The dog fund in cities and
boroughs is seldom drawn upon to pay
damages done by dogs for the simple
reason that there is but little within
those cities and boroughs to be damaged
and practically all money collected by the
levy upon dogs goes to pay other ex-
penses.
On the other hand, comparatively few
country dogs do damage to stock be-
cause they come in contact with sheep,
cattle and fowls daily, and accept their
presence as a matter of course, while the
city dogs straying to the country become
excited upon seeing these animals and
perpetrate 30 per cent of the damage,
leaving the small country towns with
depleted treasury to pay the bills, often
from necessity upon 80 per cent basis,
while the tax upon the really guilty ours
goes for urban improvements. By the
establishment of state treasury for the
dog fund into which every dollar collect
ed upon a dog would find its way there
would be sufficient money to pay all
damages on a 100 per cent basis, with
out increasing the present tax.
Let us not only pay for sheep killed
and bitten, but also for damage actually
done the remainder of the flock, fol-
where two or three only are killed out OF
so, the greater damage is sustained by
those remaining alone, even though they
be not scratched, for it takes them a
whole season to recover from the fright.
Make having sheep killed by dogs the
most profitable way they can be dispos-
ed of, and We will again see our hills be-
decked with this economic stock. To
increase the present tax alone would
not only fail to relieve the situation in
rural towns, but would cause the sacri-
flee of few pets and place few thou,
sand dollars at the disposal of the "city
fathers" to be used in paving streets oI
any purpose other than that for which il
was in,ended.-L. F. Armstrong in New
England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Nature Regulates Crops.

Mature has the habit of striking
averages" says writer in the New
York Mail. "Bumper crops every year
would mean overproduction, which, like
over-population, nature abhors and
regulates in its own time and way. 1t
would be false optimism not to recognize
the fact that this is one of the years
chosen to offset and average down such
fat seasons as that of 1906, when the
products of the soil glutted every mar
ket and choked every avenue OF trans
portation. But there is another error to
be avoided. Heed should not be given
to the Jeremiahs, who preach famine,
destitution and agricultural, financial
and industrial distress. The one true
Conclusion to be drawn from the reports
of farming conditions is that crops will
be sufficient, though not abundant, and
the season one neither of the best nor
worst"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Maine.
ARoosrooK POTATO UNCERTAINTIES.


As noted elsewhere in The Homestead,
Names potato crop is threatened, par
ticularly that of Aroosto0k county
where it is one of such prime impor-
tance. While other portions OF the state
grow large quantities of potatoes,
Aroostook Is, of course, the leader,
sending out each year enormous quanti-
ties, not only to New England cities, but
also to the west and south for seed pur-
poses. As noted in The New England
Homestead's final report of the potato
crop for 1905, Maine was credited with
Is, $4,000 bushels of potatoes. The
acreage this year Is very large, In many
towns materially exceeding that OF a
year ago. Any disaster to the crop at
this time would be keenly felt.
Leading growers in ArOostook county,
in late advices to The Homestead bear
testimony regarding the unfsvorable
climatic conditions at the opening OF
August. E. e. Parkhurst of Presque
Isle, one of the pioneers in potato grow
| ing, sa,s the ground is soaked with
water as never before, and potato farm
ers are very s0licitous over the situation
e. L. Cleveland, with headquarters at
Houlton, and shipping stations at
number Of points, writes us that while
the stand is good, potatoes are two to
three weeks late and there is need OF dry
weather for bottoming. he considers
the rains excessive, but reports nc
blight up to August Q, and bugs moi
especially troublesome. j. NJ. Darling
Of Sherman Mills reports . very poor
stand in his vicinity, bugs plentiful, rair
every day since July 20, interfering with
spraying for blight and insect pests
He does not believe there will be more
than two-thirds Of crop In his town. =
New England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
A Tribute to the Man with the Hoe.

At a recent meeting of Mattapoisett
MASS. Grange, c. j. Tuthill, pastor of
the Congregational church, gave an in
teresting talk. Among other things he
said there are few men in the world who
would not like to own farm and taste
the joys of harvesting and shepherding
if the location could be desirable and if
there could be plenty of capital to con-
duct the affairs of the outdoor life. 1t
may not be the easiest sort of life to
milk the COWS, replenish the wood pile,
fill the corn crib and drain the meadow.
There are horny hands of toll for him
who grasps the hoe, the scythe and the
ak, but his sleep will be sweet at night.
Winter brings blockades, but the snow
is white and vision heightened. No one
knows better than the farmer the fact
that everything has its enemy as he
deals with the weeds, insects, grubs and
moths, hawks and foxes, but these all
teach him how to protect himself and
his possessions. He is also blessed with
numerous aids to his profession in agri-
cultural colleges, agricultural papers,
oranges, and even in natioual depart
ment of agriculture.
He who unlOcks the secrets of life has
vast opportunities. Observation teaches
how things grow and develop and bear
fruit. Farming is life getting, but it is
also life giving. Produce from the
fields is going hourly into markets and
is distributed in vast quantities every
where. Agriculture is the foundation
of civilization. Meat and vegetables
support human industries and inven-
tions. The primitive digging stick, pro-
genitor of hoe, spade, plow and modern
agricultural implements has been, after
all, the "big stick" for the service OF
humanity.
Questions are before us as to who
shall be permitted to own the land; how
men ought to be taxed; as to the amount
of personal wealth he may hold; ques'
tions as to the rights of corporations
and unions; concerning the powers and
federal government; questions OF edu.
cation, etc. The members of the grange
are all affected by each one of these
problems. The farmer must mediate
and act. He has learned in daily ex'
perience the necessity of being law-abid'
ing, and the men of our oranges ought
to prove men of sober, steady Judgment
New England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Good Jerseys In Denmark.

Henry Evans of Denmark, Me-, has a
fine small herd of Jerseys. He has
Flying Fox's Coomassie, grandson OF
Flying Fox, at its head. Among the
cows In the herd that have proved them
selves producers, are granddaughter
and double granddaughter of Kathlos.
Another COW, q daughter Of Brown
Bcssie's son, has given 1852 pounds Of
So per cent milk in year. Another, q
daughter of Merry Maiden's third son,
has tested 364 pounds of butter. The
herd is in excellent condition, frequent
sales of bull calves are made at good
prices. The herd will be exhibited at
the West Oxford fair and probably at
some other nearby fairs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
BONANZA POKER.
A Game That Staggered a Naughty
Commercial Traveller.

Poker, say those who can remember
back to the times Of the old west, has
seen its best days. No longer are such
royal battles waged over the green
cloth as when the newly fiedged min
ing millionaires met with money to
burn and with plenty Of sporting spirit
to burn 1t.
1T was I'm the famous Silver Bow
club at Helena, Mont, that they used
to play big poker" says man who re-
members. "At the game one night
sat Marcus DAILY, Senator Hearst and
j. b. Haggin when there burst In a
radiant New York drummer who had
a two weeks card to the institution.
He marched up to the players and po-
litely asked il he might take hand.
"'Why, yes: come right in said
DAILY.
The drummer threw hundred dol
lar note OH the table. Let me have
chips for that lie said gravely.
"He went to hang up his coat aud
hat. When he returned the bill still
lay Oh the table.
What's the matter, gentlemeny
the travelling man haughtily inquired.
Amt my money goodT
"'Why. yes. to be sure. said DAILY.
Hearst, give the gentleman one wE!to
chip Scrap Book.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
HUM0RS OF WAR.
A Federal Lieutenant Who Was Worse
Than Surprised.

Than Surprised.
During the civil war the commander
Of marching detachment looked along
his line, scowled at its irregularity,
then shouted aloud: "Close up! Close
ap, you fellows! Why, il the enemy
were 10 fire on us now they couldn't
hit one of you." Another commander.
while battle was in progress, came
upon a straggIer who was running
away, with tears streaming down his
cheeks. my man, don't be q baby"
HE general demonstrated. thinking to
IhLme the renegade. "Boo-hoo! Wisht
was baby, and gal baby at that"
was the answer that showed him the
ease was hopeless.
That is less humanity amusing than
the answer OF guileless lieutenant
who with half company had been
captured and paroled by the ubiquitous
JOHN Morgan. Upon reaching Federal
territory the lieutenant made haste to
report to the nearest post commander.
who, after duly welcoming the new
conner, said: Tell me how all this
happened Were you surprised"
SURPRISED. \ heap worse'n that. l
tell you, was plum astonished to see
them gray fellers. | was, fer a fact,
colonel" the lieutenant answered, with
the air Of one who fully covers the
case.-Success Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-08-20
Handling the Potato crop.


If possible it is better to leave the
potatoes in the ground until the vines
are dead, but not too long afterward.
The vine and yellow worms do very
little work before the vines die. 1t is
better to leave the potatoes thrown up
lightly on the ground before storing, to
let them thoroughly dry. This gives
the surface soil chance to dry on the
tubers so little handling cleans it off
pretty well. Four or five hours sun and
wind also tougher the skin 80 it is not
loosened as much by handling, espe-
cially if the potatoes are dug little be-
fore ripe.
Potatoes dug in the afternoon are not
hauled in until the next day unless it
looks like rainy weather. The hauling
in is simply matter of least labor and
time. We generally drive the team into
the field with long platform on the
wagon on which barrels are placed.
The horses are driven so they, as we'll as
the wagons, 60 astride of double row.
The potatoes are picked out and poured
directly into the barrels and when these
are all filled, driven to the cellar where
two men can very quickly unload by
taking barrel at time and dumping
it down the shute into the bins. Ripe
potatoes put dry into cool cellars re-
quire little or no subsequent care. 1t is
well to have current of air passing
through the cellar for week or two.
There is, however, little tendency in
potatoes to heat. When harvested in
this way, house and outbuilding cellars
are generally used for storing. In Nova
Scotia the greater part of the crop is
sold direct from the field and, consider
ed from all standpoints, this is the most
satisfactory method of handling the
crop. Last fall, potatoes sold for 81 a
sack of 10 pounds, the sack being fur
nished by the buyer. This will give
about 40 cents bushel. Tubers are
sacked and loaded on the wagons as
they are picked up, thus saving the
extra handling necessary to put them in
the cellar, pick over and carry out again.
There is also a certain amount of shrink
age in cellaring, liability to rot, ETC., as
we'll as having the use of the money in
the fall. Taking everything into con-
sideration, 35 to 40 cents in the fall is
as good as so cents in the spring follow
ing, in my opinion.-Cor. in New Eng
land Homestead.