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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
ASSOCIATION LOSS
In Fire of December 9TH Has
Been Paid.

The farmers who owned the twen-
ty-nine hogsheads Of tobacco which
was stored in the association ware
house of r. M. Woodbridge & Co.,
and which passed through the fire
when that building was burned on
the night of December 6, 1907, as
a result of the night rider raid upon
the city, are now receiving their
money on this tobacco.
The insurance has never been paid
or even adjusted, and the present
payment is being made by the firm
with which the tobacco was stored.
All of it was not destroyed entirely,
as it was packed in hogsheads, and
the most of it was only charred on
the outer edge, but all of it suffered
more or less from the heat and wat
er and smoke. Some of it has been
sold for what price it would bring.
Settlement was made at the grad
ed prices which had been set upon it
by the association officials and the
farmer received the same amounts
as if the tobacco had been sold as
usual.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
Preferred Stock
Dividend No. 8.

At meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Acme Mills & Elevator
Co., Incorporated. this day at its of
fee in the city of Hopkinsville there
was declared a semi-annual dividend
of 3 per cent. on the preferred stock
of the company out of the net earn
ings for the six months ending Feb.
20, 1908. This dividend is payable
at the Office of the company on de-
noanA l. r. GATHREATH.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
Mr.. Hiser Honored.

The Kentucky branch of the Order
of Gideons held meeting in Louis
vile Saturday and elected the fol-
lowing officers: George E. Hays
State president, r. M. Smith State
secretary. both of Louisville; T. C.
Beaur, of Henderson, State chaplain;
j. @. Alexander, of Campbellville,
first vice president; T. G. Hiser, of
Hopkinsville. second vice president;
E. C. Kerley. of Bowling Green,
third vice president; r. H. Creason,
of Mayfeld, fourth vice president;
A. L. Parish, of Owensboro, fifth
vice president.
GA. - N O IA 4 "a.
4 y. n. a
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

NJ. H. Thatcher was sworn in
yesterday as State Inspector to sue
ceed Henry B. Hines, who has filled
the place for eight years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

The Mason county special election
will be tame affair Saturday, since
the senatorial election is not an is
sue. The Democratic candidate
will probably win.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Pat Garrett, the famous frontiers
man who killed BILLY the Kid"
twenty years ago, was shot and
killed by Wayne Brazle, a youthful
ranchman, near Lar Cruces. N. M,
who got the drop on him in a quar-
rel.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Republicans are uneasy about
New York State and say Hughes is
the only man who can be relied upon
to carry it. If Hearst and his league
support Bryan, New York will go
Democratic.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Robbery and retaliation are the
latest developments in the lawless-
ness that is disgracing Kentucky
robbery in McCracken county and
retaliation in the Equity district.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Bradley is for Fairbanks and The
situation has changed so materially
that the Taft Republicans are really
in danger of losing Kentucky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

The Louisville & Nashville Rail-
road Co. has rescinded the order re-
ducing wages of conductors and en-
gineers 10 per cent. which was to
have gone into effect March 1st. 1t
was brought about by an appeal by
the anoinehrs .an<ba Intahnk. ia Coh,-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

The Legislature has only twelve
more working days and a vast ma
jorlty of the 500 bills in the hopper
will never be heard from again.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Torturing eczema spreads its burn
ing area every day. Doan's Oint-
ment quickly stops its spreading,
instantly relieves the itching, cures
it permanently. At any drug store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Mr.. VIM. H. Anderson, M. D., of
Soda Springs, Ida., says that Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup has relieved
coughs and Colds where all other
remedies failed. It's gentle laxative
effects especially recommend it for
children. 1t is pleasant to take.
For coughs, colds, ,hoarseness, whoop-
ing cough. Money refunded if not
satisfied. Sold by Anderson.F Fowler
Drug Co., Incorporated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
GOES TO FLORIDA.
Rev. Rasnake Accepts Call
to De Funiak Springs.

The Rev. J. M. Rasnake, who re-
Gently resigned the pastorate of the
local Universalist church and the
churches al Crofton and Consolation
has accepted a call to the church at
De Funiak Springs, Fla, and will
leave with his family about the 10th
inst, to enter his new field. He
will also have charge of the Univer-
salist church at Florida, Alabama.
Rev. Rasnake has made many
friends during his two years So
journ in this city and all regret that
he is to leave US. 1t is not yet
known who will succeed him here.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03

Don't cough your head off when
you can get a guaranteed Remedy
in Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t
is especially recommended for chill
dren, as it is pleasant to take, is a
gentle laxative thus expelling the
phlegm from the system. For
coughs, colds, Group, whooping-
cough, hoarseness and all Bronchial
trouble. Guaranteed. Sold by An.
derson-Fowler Drug Co., Incorpor-
ated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Under new Postal law that went into effsct
an. l. the Kentuckian will have TO stop all pa
pers April that in arrears more than six
months at that time and in future cannot send
any subscription longer than six mnths after the
time expires. If you owe be sure to get on 70
cash basis by April 1.
0%wATCH THE LABEL ON YOUR PAPER.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
AGED 65.
L. D. Merritt Passed Away
Sunday Morning

After suffering many months from
Bright's disease, Mr.. L. D. Merritt,
father of officer Marcus Merritt,
died at the Payne boarding house,
Seventh and Liberty streets, last
Sunday morning. Mr.. Merritt, who
had an attack of pneumonia. was
brought by his son from the country
to the city a few days ago and had
the best of medical attention of the
city, and most careful nursing. but
in vain. He was 65 years of age and
was brother of Mr.. George Mer-
ritt, of this city. He had made his
home in Paducah for many years.
His remains were shipped to Padu-
cab Sunday afternoon, accompanied
by Officer Merritt and his brother.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1908-03-03
MARCH 8, 1908.
The Weather.

Partly cloudy and colder Tuesday
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
HEN STOLE DIAMOND.
Visitor at Poultry Show Gets sparkler
After Fowl Dies.

A peculiar incident happened in the
exhibit of chickens in the state poul
try show at Mitchell, in which a spec
tator nearly lost valuable diamond
A. II. Belts, leading grain man, has
something of a fondness for chickens,
and while walking through the long
rows of coops, he stopped before one
in which a friendly hen of the Buff
Orpinston variety stuck out its head.
Mr.. Belts naturally patted the bird on
the side of the head. not thinking of
the possibility of the bird nipping him
Mr.. Belts wears a valuable diamond
ring, and it's sparkle attracted the eye
of the hen. Quick as flash its beak
struck the brilliant, and in second
the hen had transferred the diamond
from the setting of the ring to com
Portable corner in its craw. Mr.. Belts
hurried over to Secretary Scallin, and
wanted to know if that hen was for
sale, and explained the serious reason
he had for buying the bird. The own
er was not present and the secretary
could not say. 1t was necessary that
the diamond be secured, SO one or two
attendants poured some hot water
down the throat of the bird, expecting
it would make the hen sick, and that
she 9ould give up the diamond The
chicken went sick, sure enough. but
did not give up the diamond. Later
the hen died, and after little surgical
operation the diamond was secured
of Sioux Falls, and he could not be
reached over the telephone to ascer.
tain the value he placed on his bird
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
MONTANA A. O. U. IN COURT.
Receiver Is Asked When Demands
Are 100000 in Excess of Funds.

H. : Hepner. counsel for the lodge,
made application to the district court
at Helena for the appointment of a re-
ceivcr for the Montana grand lodge OF
the Ancient Order of United Work
men. The organization has death
claims amounting to approximately
$l00.o00, which it is unable to pay.
The petition was Immediately granted
by Judge Clements, and In accord.
ance with the request of the grand
lodge Robert H. Howey was appointed
receiver and his bond fixed at $1,000.
The request for the appointment OF
Mr.. Howey was made because he has
a fuller knowledge and information
as to assets, liabilities and all matters
connected with the grand and subordi-
nate lodges than outsiders would have
and because of the saving in expenses.
The grand lodge now has on hand
$1,400 Of beneficiary money. There is
also money in the hands of the Off.
GERS of the subordinate lodges. The
lodge also owns sundry furniture
which will be collected and disposed
of. The lodge has been in existence
seventeen years and has paid claims
Of 81 ,65Q 900
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
MONTANA NEWS
ENDS rwo.vEAR MYSTERY.
Sister Of Man Killed in Montana Us
Found In Connecticut.

sister OF man NiiieO IN "o"Ns -
Found In Connecticut.
On Feb. %. 1906, a young man
known as Harvey Wilson. who was
employed on ranch near Red Lodge,
died in hospital there, after lying
unconscious ten days from injuries re-
ceived by kicks from his saddle horse.
Wilson was a comparative stranger,
and nothing was known of him or MS
family. The body was embalmed ana
held for forty-one days in the enort TO
locate relatives. but without avail, and
il was finally inferred in the Red
Lodge cemetery.
Two months ago Postmaster Walter
Anderson received letter from a
woman in Wisconsin, stating that her
brother, Arvid Wilson, had disappear
ed about the time Harvey Wilson had
been killed in Red Lodge, and she
thought it might be the same man.
She stated that she understood Har'
yey Wilson's effects had been shipped
to Lincoln. Neb. AS Harvey Wilson
had no effects, and as the first names
were not alike, the authorities did not
believe them to refer to the same per.
son. Recently, however, Mr.. Under
wood receive a letter from Mrs. Laura
buckingham of New Haven, Conn,
which cleared up the mystery.
Mrs buckingham wrote that she
was the only surviving sister OF Arvid
Wilson. the Wisconsin sister having
died month ago; that her brother
had told her that his real Christian
name being unusual, he had gone by
the name of Harvey" Wilson in Mon
tana and her description fitted that
of the dead man. She wrote that her
brother carried a small amount Of in
surance on which she had kept up the
payments, and she was anxious, if pos
sible. TO prove the identity Of the dead
man. Ofiicals here believe now that
Arvid Wilson and Harvey Wilson We're
the same.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
BREEDERS OPEN SESSION.
Live Stock and Poultry Raisers Hold
Meetings.

The convention of the South Dakota
Improved Live Stock Breeders associ-
alton and the South Dakota poultry
show took place at Mitchell last week.
There were more than l25 head of cat
tie and hogs shipped for the show.
Judges were selected to inspect the
animals as they were entered for the
sale The state poultry show opened
with large exhibit of birds from this
state and the four adjoining states.
The show was held in the city hall au-
ditorium, where there was accommo-
tations for more than 1000 birds.
Nearly every kind of fancy chickens is
represented in the show, and the dis
play is said to be the best the associa-
ton ever has held.
The aggregate amount OF sales OF
live stock was not as large AS year
ago, but the average price was much
higher. Over 1000 men attended the
sale, crowding the pavilion away be-
yond its capacity The aggregate sales
amounted to $3.50. G.. f. Raymond OF
Mitchell topped the Hereford class
when his yearling bull sold to A.
Williamson of Artesian for $3.50. In
the Aberdeen Angus class r. +. Park
er of Winired topped the sale with his
five-year-old bull, Equerry, selling to
|. w. S. Seamon of Mitchell for 1855.
II. O. Schusster of kidder paid 1925
for a SborthOrn bull as the highest
price in that class
The following officers were elected:
President. John M Erion of Mitchell;
vice presidents, A. S. Hill of Alexan-
dria, p. w. Peterson of Vermillion, j..
NJ Dunmdc OF Scotland, f. l.. Squirting
of Bookings, T. n. BabcOck of Water
town; ecretary-treasurer, James W..
Wilson, BrOokings. Some strong reso-
lutions were adopted memorializing
congress to take immediate action on
securing reciprocal relations with for.
eign countries for a market for the
livestock of the Northwest, which is
now being usurped by Canada. Also,
demanding that the legislature pass
stringent laws on the inspection OF
breeding stock that is brought into
this state. The system of inspection
of stock brought to the Mitchell show
was changed from a personal inspec-
ton of stock on the farm to inspecting
the same when il is brought to the
sale pavilion. The convention and sale
was great success
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
LAND BUSINESS PICKS UP.
State Receives Many FinaAP ayments
and Demand Increases.

Since financial matters over the
country have been showing an lin
provement the change Is apparent In
the state land department. With the
opening days Of January there were
no final payments on state lands
showing up, and the situation did not
look like any great number coming in.
But the last two weeks has brought in
a number of payments, and in one day
last week the department sent out
more than fifty patents to those who
had closed their accounts with the
state.
This gives the department the ready
cash to make new loans which have
been held up until the money was on
hand to supply the requests.
The same thing can be said Of the
probabilities in the way Of sales at
the offerings which will be made in
March this year. Every day brings
queries as to the probable location Of
the offerings and the terms of sale,
many of them coming from Eastern
states where investors look upon
South Dakota real estate as good in
veStment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
DlVORCEE SEEKS BRIDE.
Mrs. Mary Grant Pfeifer Said to Have
Left Husband Owjno to Church

There seems TO be little doubt that
Mrs. Mary Grant Pfeifer, the young
woman who two days after her mar
rage TO Lewis Pfeifer in Denver early
this month deserted him. is in Helena
or has been in that city very recently
Accompanied by his lawyer. Pfeifer
spent two days at Helena in a vain
search and has returned to Denver.
A report gained circulation that she
was enscOnccd at st. Tincent's acade.
my in that city, but the Sister Supe-
rior refused to affirm or deny this re-
port. Bishop Carroll and Vicar Gen.
eral Day also decline to talk on the
subject.
1t appears that the cause of the de-
sertion lies in the fact that the young
wife learned after marriage that her
husband was a divorced man. and her
purpose TOW is to have the marriage
annulled and be restored to standing
in the church.
From the fact that the officials OF
The various Catholic institutions re.
fuse to discuss the matter or be quot
ed, the assumption is general that
they at least know the whereabouts
of the woman
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
WILL INSPECT GUARD.
Gen. EngIesby Will Begin Work Al
WATERFOWL on Feb. 7.


Adjt. Gen. Charles H. Englesby OF
WATERFOWL, commanding the South
Dakota National guard, has issued a
general order for the annual irSpec-
ton of the guard during the month of
February. Capt. Edward r. Crisman,
Sixteenth infantry, United States
army, has been detailed from head
quarters at Omaha, Neb., for this duty.
The officers will inspect on the follow
ing dates in the following cities:
WATERFOWL, Feb. Z, Fourth infantry
band and permanent camp ground;
Sisseton, Feb. 10, Company |, Capt. F.
w. Whipple; Britton, Feb. IL, Com
pany A, Capt. w w. Thorpe; Aber-
deem. Feb. Is. Company L. Selby, Feb.
IA. Troop A, Capt r. w. Renolds; Red.
field, Feb. II, Company G, Lieut.. Geo.
Hurst; Brookings, Feb. IS, Company
c, Capt Aubrey Lawrence; Dell Rap
ids, Feb. 10, Company F, Capt. E. Ken.
efick; Sioux Falls, Feb. 20, Company
b, Lieut.. A. B. Fosdick: Canton, Feb.
81, Company f. Capt. 0. e. Berg;
Yankton, Feb. %, Company NJ, Capt.
Fred B. Ray; Mitchell, Feb. "a, Com
pany D, Capt. Ross H. Rathbun;
Sturgis, Feb. 26, Company X, Capt.
Charles s. Hunt; Spearfish, Feb. %.
Company H, Capt. Ralph B. Coats.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13

blocks Of regular size, so that they
will pack solidly into the ice house
without leaving spaces between them.
A regular cross-cut saw with one han
die removed will answer the purpose.
The ice derrick is convenient and
safer 10 use for lifting the cakes from
the water and hosting into the wagon
or sleigh box. Use two strong white
oak poles 10 make the derrick and
sweep. The upright. b, may be cut
from any strong piece of lumber. or
made up by spiking together two
pieces of 2X4 studding. 1t should be
II TO IS feet long and well braced at
the base, as shown in the sketch The
bottom should be smooth in order to
slide freely over the ice.
The sweep, c, should be about 1G
feet long. or over, with rope at
tached 10 each end. The sweep is
pivoted on top of the upright. b, from
one-quarter TO one-third projecting
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
Ms FATHERS SON.
Violent Death Of Handsome Elk Re-
calls Similar End OF His Father.

John Dillon, a business man Of the
new town Of kennebec, Lyman county,
has been arrested on the serious
charge Of manslaughter in connection
with the recent death Of Ben Hand
some Elk, . Sioux Indian belonging on
the Lower Brule reservation.
AS the result of trouble between
young Handsome Elk and Dillon while
the Indian and . number Of his breth-
rem were 1t Kennebeck, the Indian Is
alleged to have followed Dillon to his
home gate. where Dillon is charged
with having struck him violent blow
on tho head with . piece Of board or
club. It was afterward found that
Handsome Elk's skull was fractured.
He was taken to the sanitarium at
Chamberlain where he died without
regaining consciousness.
It is said that Dillon Is confident
that when the case comes to trial he
will be able to make out a clear case
Of selfdefense. Stories Of the encoun.
ter between himself and the Indian
have it that the Indian was armed
with a club and was about to strike
Dillon when the white man himself
used a club upon the Indian.
Dillon, following his arrest, was TAX
en- before q Justice Of the peace for
his preliminary examination. The pre-
liminary hearing resulted In the de-
PENDANT being held for appearance at
the next term of state circuit court in
Lyman county. Bonds for his appear
ance at that time were fixed at $4,000.
The defendant was able to furnish a
bond in that amount and now is at lib
crty pendine his trial at the next term
Of court.
The case has aroused wide interest
in Lyman county. Dillon was pio-
neer resident Of the county. and years
ago, before the settlement Of Lyman
county by homesteaders. was connect
ed with big cattle companies which
ranged their cattle in that county.
Young Handsome Elk was the son
Of Handsome Elk, a noted Lower Brule
Sioux Indian, who, after lawless ca
reer extending over many years was
few years ago shot and killed by In
dian police while resisting arrest. The
elder Handsome Elk was known as
the Apache Kid of the Sioux Nation"
by reason OF his desperate character
and unflinching courage.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
MAY BUILD OWN SYSTEM.
City Resists Demands Made by Private
Water Company.

wafer company.
Watertown is in the throes of a
water works controversy, which grows
more serious with every attempt to
settle 1t. A crisis was reached when
the city council in regular session
unanimously refused to renew the
charter of the Watertown Water, Light
and Power company foI a period of
twenty years as asked by that com
pany. Every indication is that a new
water works system will be built by
the city unless the management of
the present system beats hasty re-
treat from their present position.
The company will not sell its plant
to the city for less than 100000, while
an estimate by disinterested engineers
places its present value at from $780,
600 to $4,000. The present owners
paid $4,000 and in hydrant rentals
alone have been receiving annually
more than $4,000 from the city. The
city has received two bids for con-
for $4,000.
The company demands $48 year
rental for every hydrant, amounting to
$4,000 per year, while the city thinks
$24 year ample pay for the water it
uses for fire protection from each of
the 100 hydrants. The city demands
more pressure than the company
seems disposed to guarantee with its
old standpipe and mains.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13

over, where the Ice tongs are At
tached. The remaining portion, with
the rope. ID, attached gives plenty or
leverage for lifting the heavy cakes.
After season" of cutting ice, the
two icemen proceed 10 lift out and
load up. One seiZes the tOngs and
catches on to the floating cakes, while
the other man presides at the rope.
ID. The sleigh should be in the handi-
est position to swing the sweep
around and land the cake of Ice into
the box.
The combination style of ice-hOuse
represented in the illustration is not
the best for all purposes, yet has
some features to recommend IL. Tho
sides OF the building are nine feet
above the ground and the height OF
the dairy seven feet. The outside
walls of the ice.house are made Of
two inch planks, ten inches wide, set
upright, with inch and half planks
nailed on the inside. They are wealth
er boarded on the outside and tilled
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-02-13
THE HANDLING
OF SEED CORN
BY Prof. A. T. Wiancke.

All seed corn should be gathered
may be safely done as soon as the
corn is well denied. This year much
of the corn is very late and many
fields are liable to be damaged by the
first severe frost, and this makes ii all
the more important to act promptly
A good way to do is to take handy
basket on the arm or sling, a grain
bag over the shoulder by means
of stout cord and go into the best
and ripest corn field and select the
best ears from the best hills, taking
care to select only from stalks of stout
development under normal conditions
and which bear the ear in a good pc.
s:tion. The selected ears should be
at once put up in a dry, airy place,
where they can dry out naturally.
ed to unless in cases where there is
not time for natural drying before
severe fyosts are liable 10 occur.
When the ears are still sappy the ap-
plication of artificial heat may easily
do harm by inducing fermentation, a
vely little of which will injure the
germs and cause weakness. There
are many ways in which corn may be
safely put up for drying. A good
rack may be made of pieces Of five or
six ;rch fence lumber set on end and
common plastering laths nailed across
the edges on either side opposite each