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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
Notice to Contractors.

Pursuant to an order Of the city
council of Hopkinsvile, KY, at reg
ular meeting April 3, 1908, sealed
bids will be received by the city en-
gineer of the city of Hopkinsville
KY, up to IL o'clock on Saturday
April 10, 1908, for the construction
of the following pavements:
CURLING and cinder walk. All the
unfinished portion Of the south side
of East 18th St., between Virginia
st. and L. & N. r. R north side w.
18th St., between Main and Canton
road.
South side E. 7th st. from G. O.
Thompson lot to alley east of S. X,
c., curbing and pavement.
North side w. 18th ST., curbing
and pavement.
South side E. 9TH st. from Bel
mont st. to alley east Of S. K. c.,
curbing and pavement.
North side of E. 18th St., concrete
pavement.
East side of Liberty st., concrete
or curbing and brick pavement.
South side of E. 18th St., concrete
pavement.
YIN. c. A. building, concrete
pavement.
B. F. M'CLAID. C. E.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

w. L. Wellington, of Lyon coun-
ty, raised the cover of his tobacco
bed to find it grown up with grass
which had been sown there by some
body. This will prevent Mr.. Wad-
lington from raising tobacco crop
this year, as the plants will not grow
with grass. Mr.. Wellington is a
member of the association.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
DEBATE CUT OFF.
Car Reed Outdone BY Dali
Zell and Cannon.

The Republicans squelched the fill
ibuster tactics of the Democratic
minority in the House by adopting a
sweeping cloture rule. Mr.. Dalzell
characterized the proceedings of che
minority as Jasmine, idiotic and a
disgrace" The Democrats were
not afforded an opportunity to de-
bate the rule, and were ridden over
roughshod. One of the few privi-
leges left to the minority was to
force a rollcall on adjournment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

County Judge Crumbaugh, Of Ed
dyville, has issued warrants against
five young men who are charged
with going to the homes of Jim
Carter and John Garrett, both col
ored, posting notices warning them
to leave and storming their cabins.
The warrants are against Robert
Peek, Thomas Henry, John Lee,
Charley Doom and Jimmy Henson.
The warrants are in the hands of the
sheriff. 1t was understood the &C.
cused men would be arrested Satur-
day but one was i'll with mersels.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

There are three brave county
judges in Western Kentucky whose
courage and determination in the
enforcement of law are attracting
the attention of the whole State.
They are in adjoining counties of
the Third judicial district and repre-
sent both of the political parties.
Their names are Chas. o. Prowse, of
Christian, wv. L. Crumbaugh, of
Lyon, and A. J. G. Wells, of Gallo
NOV
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
DIR. Stephens Honored.

Acting Gov. Cox on Saturday nam
ed 81 delegates to the National Con-
ference of Charities at Richmond,
Va, May Is. DR.. Milton Board and
DR.. j. W. Stephens are among the
number.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Nebraska Populists gave out a
statement in Omaha Saturday de
claring their belief that theSt. Louis
convention. which nominated Thos
E. Watson and S. w. Williams for
President and Vice President, was
financed by the Independence
League.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Here comes the Spring Winds to
chap, tan and freckle. Use Pine
salve Carbolized, (Acts like a poul-
tice) for cuts, sores, burns, chapped
lips, hands and face. 1t soothes and
heals. Sold by Anderson-Fowler
Drug Co., Incorporated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
Member of Negro Mob.

Ewing Bishop, one of the several
negroes charged with waylaying
and killing Jack Barry and wounding
P. B. Carter near Dixon on the
night of March IA, was arrested at
Princeton Saturday and taken to
Henderson, where the others are.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Gov. Wilson returned from the
East Saturday and resumed his Of
fetal duties, though he will not go to
Frankfort until after to-day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

TIE first of April found "a night
rider indictments in two counties of
Western Kentucky, 8 in Christian
and 16 in Marshall. Galloway,
Lyon and other counties are yet to
be heard from.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Rev. BIB. Fuckerson and Miss Ida
Templetoa, who eloped from Hunts
Vile, Tenn, have been located and
arrested at Riverside, Cal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation weakens
the whole system. Doan's Regulets
Is cents per box) correct the liver,
tone the stomach, cure constipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Democrats of the Philippines held
a convention at Manila, condemned
the Taft administration, Endorsed
w. ]. Bryan for President and de-
clared for tariff reform.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
Beautify
YOUR HOME

and be in keeping with the season.
Buy your Paint, Wall Paper and.
Window Shades from us.
We sell the J. F. Kurfees Paint,'
which is made in one grade only
and that the best. There is no sec
ond grade. This paint has all the
good qualities that good paint can
have, durability, beauty in appear
ance, covering capacity and economi-
cal to consumer.
We also carry large stock of
Lead, Oils and Colors and also
Brushes. Our stock of Wall Paper
is much larger than ever before
and everything entirely new, having
closed out our old stock last season.
A large selection Of handsome and
beautiful designs.
We are selling these goods at pop
ular prices. Come and make your
selection now.
We have window shades in all
colors and to fit all windows and
mounted on the Harris Horn roller,
which is recognized to be the best
made, which is a very important
feature in shades. Give us call
before making your spring purchase.
w. A. P'POOI & Son,
No. 8, Main st.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

Gov. Johnson, of Minnesota, will
speak at Dollar Dinner in the roof
garden of Seelbach's hotel. Louis
vile, on the evening of April 18th.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Under new Postal law that went into effsct
an. /. the KentueSian will have to stop all pa
pers Apr / that are 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 3
cash basis by April l.
aS-wArCH THE LABEL ON YOUR PAPER.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
APRIL z, 1908.
The Weather.

Partly cloudy Tuesday. Not much
change in temperature.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
Wanted.

Ten heifer calves. Will take them
at weaving time. WALTER KELLY
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
For Rent.

Splendid stable, centrally located
Apply to this office.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07

On the Second Floor of our New Office
Building you will see the most complete
line Of High Grade, New Style, Buggies
Surveys, Run-a-bouts, Park Wagons, Stan
hopes Carriages and Road Wagons, ever
shown in Christian county.
We handle such we'll known makes as
Columbus Woodruff, Troy Delker An
chor Fisher and other good and cheaper
makes.
10000 Feet of floor space in our New
Repository This display room alone is
worth your visit Come and let us show
you through. Take the Elevator Up.
OurMotto: Reliable Goods atReEable Prices
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-07
Notice..

There will be a regular meeting of
the Woodmen of the World (tonight)
Tuesday, April 9TH, at 7;3O o'clock.
All members are urged to be pres
ent. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to visiting brothers.
The Marshall republican., 1908-10-09
ID AmhltIouo Mother.

"asseby." said the oSssrvant wife
'SAn tAnitsr OF these rats is a bach
a1B.s
"vre@ a hr'
= really tkish ~ n Becoming ~
esseses< In n oldest daughter"
-faere you 20 again with your pipe
epsaaas! Last week Il wal . Guke.~
The Marshall republican., 1908-10-09
A Perfect Ear of Corn.

Is there n perfect ear OF corn
in this county? II 80, and the
owner will send II To the Agrl-
cultural College at Columbia, II
will be Theoretically scaled In n
glass case and put In the copper
box that ls to DO deposited In
the cornerstone ~ the $780,
900 Agricultural Building now
being erected ON tho University
campus. The name and addrc' ~
of the grower AMI any other
information TINT eau bC furnish
cd in regrd to how 1t was grown
together with . score Of this car
by an expert cOrn JIlci viii
Ibe deposited with tho ear, 40 tlnt
1900 of moro years hence, when
this structure may bC torn down,
IL was grown, together with n
score OF this car by an expert
corn Judge, viii be- deposited
with the ear, 40 that 2DO of
more years hence, when this
structure mny he torn down.
tho people then living VIII have
an opportunity t. sec what we
at this time conceived t. De II
perfect ear Of corn, anl will
know who grow 1t.
The cornerstone viii br lnid
the latter part Of O'tpbHr, AMI
anyone having aIrcar of corn ON
hand or finding one in the mean
time that shows extra quality
p, should send it, carefully wrap
ped in paper, by mail or express,
/, Dean II. j. Waters, Missouri Agri
cultural College. Columbia, with
Ia number marked ON the outside
,ur the package AMI with the
, name Of the owner in scaled
ICnyo!opc on the inside ana n nam -
bCr corresponding to that ON the
outside OF the package by Octu-
, Dor 17th. A wholly d~isintCyCSt-
Jed committee, consisting of one
member of the faculty OF the
College Of Agriculture, ON" mem
Der or officer of the state Board
lOr Agriculture ami onN member
of the state Corn Growers As.
sorlatiun. uOuC OF whom shall hC
offering corn, shall select from
all the oars sent thu best typo
Tho corn not selected win bc put
In the Agricultural Ma cum Will
the name OF the grower or vii
be returned to him postpaid n
he may prefer,
Remember, corn may he al
the present or any previous,
crop, so long rs It Is spuni and
free from vermin, may hc OF any
color or variety Of Kind, So LONG
aS II II a very hiEh-claSs ear
An Illustrated pamphlet dcs
crlbinE n perfect ear of corn
which would bC very helpful II
making this selection, may h,
had free Of charge by writing I,
the Agricultural College,
Who Is TO have the honor @
contributing the most perfect
raj OF corn In Missouri?
The Marshall republican., 1908-10-09
Valuable Information.

The following i n complete
showing uf the taxes levied 10y
the County Court or Saline
County for the year 1908;
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
JACK TIE OLDEST DOG ALIVE.
He Was Born Nineteen Years AGO, But
Refuses to Think Of Dying.

Jack, mongrel terrier, but a breed
worth while, has been so used to fight.
ing all his life that he will not die.
Not he; he refuses to think of 1t, says
the Boston Globe.
His father was . cross between an
Irish terrier and skye terrier and his
mother . smooth.haired fox terrier.
Glorious combination, terrier OF the
terriers. He was born In Newton Low
or Falls In March. 1889.
Bought for IS. his owner, to keep
the peace in the family Of Noah A.
Plympton Of Wellesley Hills. said that
he had brought him bone for the baby.
On those terms and ON those alone
was he admitted to the household,
which he has ruled since to such an
extent that the members are grateful
that he does not know about the dis
cussion which 90 nearly kept Him from
the place where he belonged.
Faithful, affectionate. good to look
at. with his expressive eyes and shay
gy hair, intelligent to {. degree. good
tempered. though quick to resent an
insult like the accident Of having
moved ones foot anywhere near him,
Jack has been cheering companion
and devoted friend.
And Jack has had the unique honor
Of being present ut . Wellesley col
lege function. to which NO man ever
has been admitted. He came home
decked out with ribbons.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Additional L'Anse News

A meeting Of the Board OIL County
Road Commissioners was held in the
County clerks Office Tuesday. Several
important matters were brought before
the board at this time and carefully
dealt with. Those present were Chair
man Denomie: of Assinins, and: Members
James McKercher, Spur, and d. Nc
MILAN, Of Baraga. During the meet
ing negotiations were entered into
with salesman for q rockl crushing
machine.
A copy::of thesNormat Bulletin for the
Summer School Of the Northern State
Normal has reached our desk. The
pamphlet is neatly printed and contains
an abundance of information Of value
to those who contemplate taking the
summer course. The session this year
will commence on Monday, June 10Th
and continuesuntil August 7th. Instruc-
tons will be given in all departments
of the Normal school faculty, assisted
by extra instructors ofIability and skin
in special:lines Of work. Through the
addition Of buildings, equipments, and
enlarged faculty, this school has great
er facilities than everabefore for the
best work. The work Of the summer
school will be specially arranged for
students pursuing regular courses and
for teachers who wish to do special
work. A card to the school will bring
you bulletin.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

YES" said the telephone girl, -the
word Hello 10 going out - an intro
duction to wire talks. There was q
time when everybody used II, but
now people are trying to get away
from II, I guess. ] am for one, ]
know.
What are the substitutes? Well,
they are many and various. I've
Just used one. What 10 Il? Why, its
Well Lots Of folk announce them.
selves for Well nowadays. Others
say yes with rising infection. Men,
when they get connection, are apt
to say, That you! n I'll helps to
break up the monotony. and there's .
big field for originality in the limo
vskiars"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
PEVUAMiNG ITEMS.
Correspondence.

Arthur Gail, :Jr., has been i'll with
lagrippe for several days.
Mrs. Tfsflieaf H0hier, who has been
III the greater part Of the winter, Tut
was able to be aboutsf . few weeks,
/, again confined tosher bed.
Miss Marjorie Davis returned to her
home In Marquette, this week after IN
extended visit with relatives in Pequarn-
ing.
The fences along Front street are
being given general overhauling and
put into pressntabDe appearance for the
summer.
A number Of excellent repairs wers
made this week upon the base ball
park preparatory for The Seasons gameo.
a quantity Of clay W. sproan over To
diamond and levsIed, mailing Il one Of
TIE fastest b he countxy. he menbefs
Of ths tssm sre Shgag5 . b herd practice
ig xsssasnis' this scnnss.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Arctic Doo LIE.

Nowhere In the world has the dog
such unrestricted right Of way a. in
our most northerly ession-Alas-
la In winter. when the more than
100000 square miles Of territory are
sealed up In solid Ice. dogs are almost
the sole means Of getting from place
to place--in fact, they seem necessary
to life itself.
The aristocrats Of Arctic dog life
are the mail teams in the service Of
the United States government They
are to-day q superior breed to the
dogs employed some half dozen years
ago before great gold discoveries de-
manded increased mail service St.
Nicholas.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
War 10 Evil

War suspends the rules Of moral
obligation. and what IL long suspend
ed Is In danger OF being totally abro-
gated. Civil wars strike deepest Of
all into the manners Of the people
They vitiate their politics; they cor.
rupt their morals; they pervert even
the natural taste and relish OF equity
and justice. BY teaching us to con-
alder our fellow creatures In hostile
light the whole body of our nation
becomes gradually less dear to US.
The very names Of affection and kin.
dred. whieS were the bond Of charity
while we agreed, become new incen-
tives to hatred and rage when the
communion Of our country 10 dis
solved. Edmund Burke.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

WorGs u VIA an intsnf V1lltm -
every line Of his lace.
yHes rather : bed littls boy" ~
marked Joyce. uneasily.
"Never mind him." said; but also
had presentimsnt Of coming dis,
aster.
Master Green reached n. He. too.
had evidently eluded his nurse.
"Boo!". he observed, Justify eddrsssins
Joyce. who eyed him haushtily.
He began to dance. hrst on one leg
and then ON the other, you've got
q silly old grannie!" he shouted, indi-
eating Joyce's middle coat-button with
an extremely dirty fore-nnSer.
Joyce's face turned scarlet. How
dare you!" she snorted.
Pore little girl! Your grannie's .
silly old grannie! your grannie's .
silly old grannie!" he sang. with .
short pas seul between each sentence.
must just remark that Master
Green has not the personal &C
quaintance Of the lady In question;
but In moment Of indiscretion Joyce
had confided to him that her grannie
was. without exception. the best In the
world.
Joyce gave . long-drawn scream Of
fury and collapsed into bitter wall
ings. Wicked, wicked boy, how dare
he'll He said my beautiful grannie
was silly! Take me away! oh, take
me away"
We were becoming quite center Of
interest. and think that Joyce's grief
was much intensified BY the fact that
her grannie's reputation was being
dragged in the dust before 10 many
spectators.
Master Green, entirely delighted
with his evil work, was describing tn
umphant circles upon the path. SILLY
old grannie! silly old grannis!" hs
chanted.
turned to him. Little monster!"
I said. go away!"
He was about to retort when .
strong arm seized him from behind,
and his nurse, in q voice Of thunder,
commanded him to come away. From
her face l could read pretty plainly
what his ultimate fate would be. l
felt glad, but turned my attention to
my hysterici niece.
Come. come" ! said, I'VE win 60
home" We managed to edge our way
through the staring children who were
gazing at Joyce in round-eyed aston.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

this Ta4ry telegraph station by fasten-
ing II to belt around his waist.
From this travelling station he sent
messages from country road to his
folks at home eight miles away in
town. telling them where he was and
where he was going and that he would
reach home in time for supper.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

ishment, for she was known to be one
of the most self-possessed young wom-
en- who frequented the gardens. As
soon as we were outside we took a
cab. ] tried to dry her tears, but they
only came the faster she is-7is--is
isn't so-s-silly, is she?" she sobbed.
"Of course not-yOu know she Is
not. Why, that stupid little boy has
never even seen her. Now. be true to
your philosophy" j said.
BY the time we reached home,
Joyce's sobs had almost ceased, but It
was q very bedraggled, tear-stained
little lady who flung into the draw
fng-rpom and collapsed again In
grannie's arms.
Granaie. almost in tears herself,
begged to hear the story. mo, no."
sobbed Joyce; 1T wonld hur--hurt
your feelings most d-d-d-drefully." But
grannie smiled and declared that Il
should not, and the tale was recited
to the assembled company, including
mummie and daddie, with occasional
intersections from Joyce, such as:
Wicked, wicked thing! how &C.
could he? You amt silly grannie
darling!" When It was concluded
Joyce Rugged her grannie passionate
": Isis your feelings hurts" she
whispered.
Grannie assured her that they were
not, and pointed out to her in an elab.
crate hut unconv1ncing speech that
Master Green was the person to be
pitied.
Then daddie, after some application
Of his handkerchief to his mouth,
looked At Joyce solemnly. rTf ever"
he began with awful firmness, III ever
Mr.. Green says such . thing a. that
again, tell him that your daddie will
come and knock him down and teach
him better manners,"
Joyce sighed deeply. YES, wilI,"
she said. Il don't believe he'll dare
then"
That evening clause was added to
Joyce's prayers. which was briefly:
Please God. bless al my kind friends.
butt advise you to have nothing
whatever to do with Billy Green
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

tai number or years elapsed since. in
the light Of best geological evidence,
men first appeared upon earth at
2sS,000. or this. $4,000 belong to the
pre-glacial epoch, 100000 years to
the glacial, $4,000 to the interval be-
tween the glacial epoch and the proto-
historic and neolithic. 10000 years to
the two last named epochs. and 5000
years to tAe time elapsed since the be.
ginning Of the historic period in
Egypt.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

my dear" said the old man to his
daughter on thst tporning OF siieE we'd
ding day, Il don't sec how am going
70 get along without you
Nov. don't LEI that worry you,
papa" replied the fair maid - shc adj
justed her bridal veil. George con-
fssssA to ne last night that he hadn't
enough money even to buy second
hand stove, 70 instead Of losing me Il
looks ~ II We we're going TO stay right
With you"
TIE PslnelpsI Thing. 4
my. the way you theatrical people
travel from place to place!" sxclAims5d
the unsophistieated person. Il should
think II would take great deal Of en-
durance 70 BE- en actor"
oh" replied etornsr Barnes ab-
sent-mindedly. Tong practlce has
made 4 possibls for me y ct 49,
vith-vsry little tools ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Exempia oratia.

1T 10 not enough" said the man
who was fond Of moralixing, that q
man should be prudent most OF the
time; he must be 30 all the time. The
foolish action OF few minutes may
spoil the prospects Of lifetime"
That's So" put in Henpeck, 1T
only takes . few minutes to set mar
Tied."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

The theatsr was in an unfashion-
able, consested part, and the visitor
from afar had much diniculty IN And
ing IT, To the man in the boz once
he made complaint. You have No
direction painted mp 70 point the way.
At the end Of this tillainous street II
. notice, TO the Baptist Chapel but
never word ~ to your thsater." The
man 1t the paS boz weighed his
words. The chapelsoers may need
directing; our patrons find the way
easily enough" There may or may
not ~ . moral to TIE talei