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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-29
Summertime-alI the time

The most perfect protection for the skin from
the summers sun can be had in our big stock
of toilet helps.
Ladies' dainty toilets are made to withstand
outdoor exposure and sunburn.
Baby's tender skin can be free from chafng
or any skin eruption or blemish.
Gentlemen find shaving helps here.
We have fine complete line of summer toilet
goods-every article and preparation being
new and true and satisfactory to degree.
L. L. ELGN B9s Mm0e 5 Of S 4s PGss
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-29

For bargains in real estate call on
j. F. ELLIS.
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20
HAVE FASCINATION FOR WOMEN
Captive Wild Animals and Snakes In
terest the Fair Sex.

"One of the most interesting things
to me in connection with this job
said the veteran keeper of the Zoo. lis
the peculiar fascination women have
for certain animals and their lack of
interest in Others Of course, as a rule,
men are more interested than women,
generally speaking, in wild animals.
But the masculine interest lies in an
admiration of the physical qualities or
a curiosity to find out at close range
how the creature lives. The woman's
feeling, on the other hand, nine times
out of ten, is one of rapt fascination
impossible to overcome when she is
close to certain creatures of the
woods
This emotion never manifests itself
for the eaters of grass. For the ele-
phant or deer the average woman
feels no real interest whatever. 1t is
toward the devourer of flesh, particu-
larly the felines, that your wife or sis
ter or cousin feels drawn in that mex
plicable way. You must spend days
in the lion house in order to appreci-
ate fully the way in which women
stand spellbound before these cages.
But the greatest of all is the fascina
tion of the reptiles. I have seen wom-
en- become absolutely unconscious of
the outer world in their contemplation
of motionless snakes. A few days ago
a woman stood for more than two
hours before the king cobras. She
looked like the wife of working man
who made fair pay. I'll bet that if you
gave her a book on snakes she
wouldn't read a hundred words of il"
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20

your
I'D stay in all day to marry such a
fine fellow as you Go ahead Re-
member what Gen. Grant said when
he first marched brigade against the
confederates.
''What'd he say?"
That he remembered the enemy
would likely be as much frightened
as he.''
"Oh, she won't be frightened. Gals
don't skeer worth cent"
He grabbed his whip and in a jiffy
was out of the house and striding
down the street.
wrote for an hour when my wife threw
open my study door, exclaiming:
They're coming!'
"Who?" | asked, not so readily
turning from my subject.
The young OK driver and his girl.
Come
went downstairs. and there in the
parlor were the pair. They had just
come in. The man looked as if he
were in a battle and was looking for
an enemy and an enemy was lColli =
for him. The girl, little country
beauty, was al smiles and bushes
with struggling tears.
Il done it, parsOn," said the OK
river, proudly.
$50 l perceive"
Ny wife stood them up before the
cntel and lad more trouble to get
lem placed prOr e~.y side by dt
han a pair of skittish horses Tn n
rnarr ed them.
Ny vie gave the bride kiss wh'c'
rened her heart and her lirs as we,
c" she tCld all about it. She IN
oved him a long while: but, althouy
be I'D often tried hard, she coal
.e,e. ilfdse courage el0urh in hi
ddce m to rrO~ose. Wtich 90
=, prove that wnen re said gals don
keer worth d cent" he was r,ght
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20
Teeth of Sperm Whale.

A teacher writes that after instruct
ing pupils for years that the toothless
condition of the sperm whale ac-
counted for the ability of Jonah to in
wade one without abrasion, she has
been informed that the sperm has
teeth, and wants to know if this is a
fact. 1t is. The sperm whale has a
score or more of teeth, according to
age. These protrude at least two
inches, making a really dangerous bar
rier to any scheme of using the place
for toboggan slide.
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20
JUDGE REED
Spanqied Scarfs.

The spangled or sequined scarfs are
IN great demand for neckwear, and
the girl who is quick at spangling or
beading can make one of these at lit.
tie cost
Buy figured, dotted, or ringed with
gold beads or white, in a supple
quality.
Outline each figure, dot or ring with
gold beads or tiny sequins, and you
will have the effect of the Syrian
scarfs which cost from SIS to $40.
These are heavy and suitable for
theater-goers of rather mature years.
The younger girl should content her
self with long, soft scarf of chiffon
cloth or figured net, trimmed with
lace, or, best of all, fine crepe de
chine in delicate colorings.
The latter may have deep hens
with the owners monogram embroid-
cred in self-tone on one end.
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20
Feminine Inconsistency.

The woman who resents her huS-
band working overtime lest she be de-
prived of a pleasure is the sort that
in later years decries his poverty in
contemptuOus tones.-Chicago Record
IJa.o11
The Winslow mail., 1909-03-20
E...ssST SHALL
De LAST

Ghe was laughing
There's a young fellow downstair.
who says he wishes to see you abou
marrying him."
| didn't like to break off from the
,hreaj of my discourse; but, layin
down my pen, | went into the parlo..
There stood the you lgster, six feet il
hciSht, strong as Samson, light
haired, blue-eyed red and brown com
rleyion, shock hair. His trouser
were in his boots and were supporte
by a pair of country store galluses
over wooden shirt; no coat; a fel.
hat in his hand. Re had como in witt
An OK whip over his should r., Wh:c
he placed on the ms ntel. Evidently he
leEar,ed the turnitdle as too good tC
sir on; at any rate, he was standing.
Re you the parscn?' he asked
u am
gay, parsOn. if | figger roun' to-day
an 81 things fixed. could | come III
here 'long with gal an git married"
Certainly. | shall be here all the
morning. I have some parochi&l
duties for the afternoon, but if know
tie hour you would be here | would be
on hand"
Il amt done it all yet. l done it ex-
cert one thing l got my license.
Ii ats already. I got it more'n a
week ago
That's the only really important
matter" | replied to hep him on.
IN you got a certificate, hain't
you?"
Lots of them, in blank
Well, that's two things-the GER.
tificate and he license"
You're RIGHT that's two very i'm
rortant things, one Indispensable, an
the other convenient"
N here's a place to get marie
in"
Has your fiancee got her trous
seau?"
Whats them?"
"The first means sweetf cart, the
second the clothes brides usually 60
together so they won't have to call 9
their husbands for some time after The
W. id ng for such articles"
Fe stood thinking for a momen
then locked up and said with amin
ton:
BY crackey, parson, that's a good
idea. Never thought of O. that?"
Has she got it,
"Oh, | dent know nothin bout that
'Twouldn't be fust rate for me to TAX
about that. 'Twould be dead mea
chear'
There are more imrortant thin"
for the man to say, grant, and mor2
becoming"
Whit are they?'
" ell, the first thing is the pro
posal"
That's just the trouble with the
whole business"
Did you find it d ficu't?"
Difficult? You bet l hain't got
through with it yet"
"Phew." | look d at my wife. She
sat behind the young man and w2s
oramming her handkerchief into her
mouth to stop an outburst of laughter
My exclamation was made under my
breath, but the youth saw it.
Just you hold on, parson," he said
I'm good for it yet. Just gimme
time. But I'd rather drive my OK team
up a stone wall, | would She's IN
town to-day. | seen her in a store
buyin' some stockins That's why |
came up here"
Don't you think you'd have better
settled the matter with the girl first?"
Well" he frowned, there's differ
ent ways of doin' things. Eff I'd
asked her and she'd said yes what
in thunder would | a done with moth
if fixed?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
WINTHROP Is FOR
NAVAL RESERVES
Assistant Secretary of Navy Asks
Congress to Put Them on
Higher Footing.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy Winthrop would
have the naval militia increased from
$500 to 10000 men, and would have it
placed upon the same footing with ref
erence to the navy that the land mill
tia occupies toward the army. He was
before the house committee on naval
affairs yesterday and ADVOCATED an in
crease of $4,000 over the estimate of
100000 made by the department. Win
throp's views were apparently received
by the committee with favor
Washington, Dec. 15.-Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood, now in command
of the department of the east, has been
chosen for chief of staff Of the army
upo nthe expiration next spring of the
term of General J. Franklin Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
POPULAR RECIPE
This Home Made Cough Syrup
Stops Coughs Quickly

Make a plain syrup by taking one
pint of granulated sugar, add one
half pint of warm water and stir for
two minutes. Put two and one-half
ounces of pure Pinex in pint bottle
and fill it up with the granulated
sugar syrup. Take a teaspoonful ev-
cry one, two or three hours. Keep
well corked and it will never spoil.
The effectiveness of this simple
home made article is surprising It
usually stops a deep-seated cough in
"a hours. 1t is also excellent for
colds, whooping coughs. pain in the
chest. bronchial troubles and similar
ailments.
Use the real Ptnex In making it.,
however. 1t is the most valuable
concentrated compound of Norway
white pine extract, and it is far su-
perior to the numerous pine oil and
pine tar preparations. If your drug
gist does not have it, he can get it
for you without trouble.
The proportion above suggested
makes a full pint of the best cold
and cough remedy. The taste is so
pleasant that children take it will
ngly. The total cost is about "a
tents.
Strained honey can be used instead
bf the syrup, and makes very fine
honey and pine tar cough syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
needed are merely unlocked and re-
placed at will.
When Grandma Goes Visiting.

When Grandma Goes Visiting.
Grandmother will appreciate sew
ing bag as a Christmas gift perhaps
more than anything else you can give
her This bag is especially suited for
a sewing bag. as it is easily folded and
can be carried in a small hand bag
when she goes visiting. One yard and
a quarter each of plain pink tafreta and
Dresden silks are required. Both silks
are cut on the bias and divided into
three pieces. then sewed together alter
nately. thus-first pink, then Dresden.
then pink, and so on. The foundation
of the bag is a circle of soft cardboard
five inches In circumference. This is
covered neatly with pink taffeta silk
on both sides. for which a quarter yard
of pink tafreta silk is required After
base is covered gather silk and sew
on to base. This forms the bottom of
bag. To make top. turn in silk about
two inches from the top and stitch
down neatly, then make another row
of stitching one-half inch above this
row. This forms place through
which the running string is run. One
yard of narrow soft taffeta ribbon is
used for a running string.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
PICTURE TRAY.

tray is Of mahogany or any wood you
care to purchase and Is a convenient
size to send up an tnValid's breakfast
upon or for the serving of afternoon
tea. The unique part OF the gift is to
be found In the piece of old world
embroidery-or modern, if you prefer
which is made on crash or satin the
exact size of the tray and covered with
a piece of glass. The home carpenter
could easily make the tray, which Is
of oblong shape, with rather low rail
all about 1t, and decorative brass han
dies may be bought to make the tray
very handsome and professional look
ing as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
ELLEN M'CARTY,
927 Fifteenth street.

lin the Santa Claus mail that comes
to The Argus each year at this time
there are detected communications
written by the public smart aleck; the
individual who seeks to hold up a ma
ture acquaintance to public ridicule,
attaching his signature to an appeal 70
Santa Claus couched in childish senti-
ment. The Argus investigates as far
as possible each one of the Christmas
messages before publication, realizing
that the aforesaid smart aleck. the
self-appointed public joker. Is busying
himself in an effort to put one over
on his friends If this funny fellow
would fill out one of the blanks appear
ing in The Argus and assume the OBJ
legation of buying presents for few
of the little ones who are appealing in
earnest for remembrances from the
patron saint of toyland they might feel
a greater sense of satisfaction in the
fulfillment of the duties of real man.
hood.-Ed.]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
is EXPELLED FROM COLON
American DepOrted for Enticing
Canal Employees to Quit Jobs.

Colon, Dec. lev. G. Spiller. an
American, proprietor of the Astor
house here and alleged owner of the
Cuban steamer Otori, was expelled
from Panama territory yesterday.
He was put aboard the Royal Mail
steamer Magdalena, found for ia
maica and New York, by decree of
President Obaldia.
The Otori has made several trips
to Brazil, taking a large number of
canal employees, all Of whom, Spiller
asserts, left the isthmus of their own
volition.
He is charged with having enticed
them to leave their work on the canal
to take employment in South Amer
lea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Christmas Presents
F/r@s.sssSsN FOR
II r. 49, )GRANDMA
III - AND
l\~I AUNTIE j

Grandmother will appreciate sew
ing basket of the straw variety. which
will save her the trouble of hunting
about in the depths of a bag for her
sewing materials. This convenient
model is carried out with a straw bas-
ket somewhat on the order of a mat
ting tray, which IS to be purchased in
the shops for fitting with utensils. The
basket has an openwork rim of straw,
through which ribbon an inch and a
half is threaded On the inside at In
tervals the ribbon is passed through
spools of silk and then threaded in and
out of the straw beading until the next
position is reached. About six spools
of silk or cotton are supplied, and a
paper of needles is attached in the
same fashion. The ribbon threading
ends at the sides of the basket in
prettily tied bows. The bottom Of the
basket is fitted with a sachet pad of
silk, and In the center is tomato-like
pincushion OF the same silk. To the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

pin va e. For
this receptacle a
pre- S S e d glass
flower holder is
used. A p a i II
surface is best.
but a cut vase
will answer the
same purpose. Al
the haring part
of the vase are
pasted rose pet
ais made of pink
satin ribbon, and
about the petals
to stimulate the
calyx are bunch
es of green baby
ribbon. Hanging
pendent from the
rose are | O n &
loops of the rib
bon, and at the
base of the vase
are other punches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

was marked by the throwing Of bomb
at the bishop of Braganza The bishop
was not injured. No popular political
significance is attached to the act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Corn and Oats Liohter.

Washington, D c. 16.-The depart
ment of agriculture today estimates
the average weight per measured
bushel of the various crops to be:
Spring wheat. ST. pounds; winter
wheat. 58.4 and oats 1927, as against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

a chimney Of concrete block was re-
Gently built in Germany without the
use OF scafolding. which represents a
great economy in the cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

wires entering the town of Paol. rob
bers early yesterday dynamited the state
bank, secured $500 and escaped. A
posse is in pursuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Why Quality?
BecauSeItPayS

Even if there was no
added satisfaction to be
had from extra quality
teas, coffees and grocer
les, it would pay in cold
cash to buy them.
They "go farther" for
there is no waste and the
extra cost is slight.
We are sticklers for
quality, it's a matter of
principle whit us. We
won't handle anything
that we cannot honestly
recommend. That's one
reason our trade is grow
ing SO rapidly.
You can send the chill
dren here or phone with
perfect assurance, know
ing that your order will
receive the same careful
attention that a personal
call would.
And by the way, it's
only a few days now until
Christmas, SO why not or
der your holiday groceries
at once and have the ben
eft Of first choice. Wen
deliver whenever you say.
Don't you think that a
barrel of nice apples
would make a splendid
gift? We have them.
II. R. Battles ( Co.
Teas, Coffees and Groceries.
1906 Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Looking Ones Best.

It's a woman's delight to look her
best, but pimples, skin eruptions. sores
and boils robs life OF joy Listeni
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them;
makes the skin soft and velvety. 1t
glorifies the face. Cures pimples, sore
eyes, cold sores, cracked lips, chapped
hands. Try it. Infallible for piles. 25
cents, at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

SIS, 5SS and 29S pounds respect
lively last year. The quality of corn
is S4.2 per cent, as against 500 last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
A Smart Rreakfast TRAY.

II you are handy with your embroid-
cry needle make one of the smart trays
that are the most up to date Christmas
presents the shops are showing. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
BOMB THROWN AT
BISHOP AT LISBON

Lisbon. Dec. 16.-Yesterday. anniver-
sary of the revolt of the seminarists,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
The Hatpin Vase.

"Auntie' will doubtless be charmed
If some of her relations give her hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

bon. 1t is a pretty little hatpin holder
and something quite novel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
CUT WIRES AND ROB BANK

Bandits Make Successful Raid at
PaOli. Okla, Getting $500.
Ardmore. Okla, Dec. 16.-After cut
ting all the telegraph and telephone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

inside rim is attached with baby nib
bon an emery, and a small pair of
scissors have their handles decorated
with a rosette of baby ribbon, and on
the underside is white dress hook
which is secured to a loop OF silk made
In TIE ribbon. The scissors when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: VIII you please
bring me story book and a game and
a flexible flyer sled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
MESSAGES TO
SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa: Please send me a pair
of red top boots, sled, a pair of
skates. a blackboard and some candy
and nuts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
927 Fifteenth street.

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a doll and a go-cart and a game of
checkers and a set Of dishes and d
book and sled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
EARLE IHRIG,

1413 Twelfth street.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-17
NOTICIAS De BAYAMON.
DeStile de bueyeS yiejOs y pan
malO'
De nuestro corresponsaL

Mayo 15.-Se hace va inso-
portable el .transito de veh;-
culos por la carretera de Toa
alta-Corosal, trozo compren-
dido entire la casa de Goyco
Nieves Y la de Magin, X. l
al 3d.
No es necesario gastar SUI
mas considerables de dinero
en- recorrer un par de kilome-
tros de camino. maxine, cuan
do de no hacerlo con tempo,
Sc ha de echar a perder el resto
de Ia carretera. No creemos q.
por que no Sc haya votado el
presupuesto falte dinero para
tan poca cosa.
Sc hace necesario que la
policis, tome medidas con un
muchedumbre de chiquillos
y de muieres de nal vivir, que
las nocheslde noyenas Sc van
q las puertas del temple,
no tan solo d imPOrtunsr q los
fleles con sus Conversations
sIno con aetos impropios de Ia
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-17
INTERVIEW"
DECL|NADA.
Acerca del asunto tt
burones no Sc sirvio
el Sr, Bordas, con-
ferenciarl ] con un
Reporter de LA
Correspondencia,' ~
81 ell prOmedie es mas o me-
nos" de 5,400 cuerdas y Ia
menSura eS de 1920, ode
deude sacara ell dePartamen-
to las 1900 q que faltariaH2
de nuestro corresponsall

Arecibo, Mayo 15.-El Sr.
Borda ha declinado que un re-
porter de La Correspondence
tenga con 6l una interview pa
ra que asi pudiera el pdblico
juzgar imparcialmente del a
sunto "Cano Tiburones" del
cual resulta, que muchos infe-
Ices han sido eXpropiados de
terrenos q. usufructaban, con
sus frutos sembrados en- esta-
do de recolectarse, y que, por
defenderlos, puesto que MIN
gun tribunal los habia desalo-
jado de ellos con arreglo a 10
que disponen las leyes, Sc les
ha condenado d fuertes mul-
tas o a il a la carcel.
De otro ladO resulta ell Sr.
Bordas con terrenos compile
tamente desecados con ante
rioridad a la concession, pudi6n
dolos disfrutar por espacio de
40 amos, aGn hay mas: de la
mensura hecha por la comi-
sion q. vino por orden del de-
partamento del Interior, ha
resutado un compute de 1900
cuerdas y la concession es
por 5000 cuerdas mas o me-
nos; suponiendo que ese mas
o menoS equivalga a un l0fo,
tenemos que el Sr. Bordas tie
ne derecho a rs, 400 cuerdas.
DE d6nde sacara el departa-
mento del Interior las 1000
cuerdas que faltan para GU
brir las 5,400 de la concession
al Sr. Bordas?
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-17

en- que fae muertssQn hombre y he
ridos dos mas por uno de los policias
de aquel puesto,
En- ell juicio que Sc celebr6 en-
Mayaguez contra Gonzalez Clemen-
te, por ell deiito de mutilaci6n, el
jurado 10 declare culpabie, pero pi-
diendo clemencia al tribunal para
el acusado.
En- el tren de hoy llegaran a
Mayaguez mas de 200 eXcursionis-
tas, los cuaIes van a asistir al dcsa-
flo que Sc celebrara esta tarde cn
aqueIla ciudad, entire los teams
"Herve' Y" Yaguez."
-Tr4tase de fundar en- Guavama
una sociedad recreativa. In conf
t6 provisional ha celebrado algunas
sesiones con Ell prop6sito dc reunir
los fondos necesarios para dar CO.
mienzo a la obra. Dicha sociedad
llevara por nombre "Choza amiga
-Ha failecido en- Manati Ia res
petable senora Consueio CeboIiero
de Astor.
-Desde hace una semana no ce-
sa de Hover en- toda la costa SUIT.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-17
ADVERTISEMENT.
Department of the interior.

San Juan, Porto Rico, May
II 1909.
SEALED proposals for the
furnishing of all labor and ma
terials necessary for the bull
ding of cess pool and the ms
tallatlon Of plumbing in the
Playa School at AIayagilcz,
Porto Rico, will be received at
His office until 10 A. NJ, of
the % day of May 1909, and
then publicly opened.
A certified check for one
hundretd Dollars $4,000, J.,
payable to the order of the
Commissioner of the Interior,
must accompany each bid as
guaranty.
Plans, specifications, blank
forms and all available infOr-
nation will be furnished on
to this office.
The right to reject any or all
bids is reserved.
L. H. Grahame.
Commissioner of the Interi-
0r.