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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
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Ne offer One HundredlDoIlars Reward for any
sase Of Catarrh that cannot'be enreds by Hairs
Gatauh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Cheney
o. the last IS years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In ali business transactions and hnan-
ciany able TO carry out any obligations made by
firm. wALDISG, KINNAS a Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
aaITs Catarrh cure Is taken internally, acting
airsctly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces q
80 system. Tostimoniais seat lree. Prior IS
snnfa per bottiA. sod by All Druggists.
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~. cHEiGRE q CO., ToioAo. D.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Bought a wife at 90 Cents a Pound.

At Kolked, Hungary, the custom is
that bridegroom must pay the brides
parents a certain sum for the privilege
Of marrying their daughter Jan Koet-
woes was engaged IN dispute with his
6ancee's parents as to the amount he
should pay them, and the mayor was
called upon to arbltrate. Being an ex-
pert in cattle, but not in women, the
mayor decided the value Of the girl
should be estimated by weight and
thought that go cents a pound would
be fair price. After the girls weight
had been ascertained Koetvoes handed
over the morley and was soon married.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Solar system on ExhibItion.

An exhibit that arouses much curios-
lty at the American Museum of Nat
ular History, New York, is a model of
the solar system, formed Of electric
light bulbs moving upon almost invisl-
BILE wires. This exhibit has recently
been improved. The sun is now rep
resented by an illuminated globe three
inches in diameter The orbits of Mer-
curry, Venus and the earth and part
of the orbit of Mars are included in
the large foyer on the ground floor
Parts of the orbits Of Jupiter and
Saturn and the remainder of that of
Mars stretch across adjoining halls.
The planets are moved along their
wire orbits from day to day and gllm-
mer like stars in the air. - Youths
Companion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Gov. Wilson has announced that
he will consider applications for par
dons from tobacco growers who
we're forced into the associations,
# they are indicted for selling their
crops in violation of the Crec:lius
law. If proof of intimidation is
shown, the Governor promises a
pardon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Former Vice President Adlai E.
Stevenson is in declining health at
his home in Bloomington, Ill. He is
IA years old and has lost much
strength since the campaign of last
year, when he ran for Governor of
Illinois.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

This year. 1909. corresponds with
the year 74t7-lS Of the Byzantine era;
to 5669-70 Of the Jewish era; to 2G82
since the foundation OF Rome. accord
ing to yarrp; to $3.50 Of the Japanese
era; to 2Gs5 Of the Olympiads (the irst
year Of the six hundred and seventy
second Olympiad beginning July l..
1902; &c isee - Of ths HfohzmEasian
era.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Home For Negro Children

Frankfort, KY. Feb. 18.-In his
message to the next legislature,
Gov. Wilson will ask an appropria-
hon for the erection and conduct of
4 home for negro children of crimi-
nal parents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Carroll D. Wright, president of
Clark College and former Commits
sioner of Labor, died Saturday night
at Worcester, Mass, aged SO years.
He had been a sufferer from diabetes
for two years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Maj. H. w. Lindsey, of the First
Regiment, X. S. G. has been dismiss
ed from the service by Adjutant
General P. P. Johnston, because he
failed to report to the State Board
Of Examiners for examination.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Congress has at last made an ap.
preparation for raising the wreck of
Che battleship Maine, which has been
submerged in Havana harbor for
eleven years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

The jacksonville grand jury has
adjourned after returning so indict-
'ments, three of them for selling
pooled tobacco under the new Gre
tilius law, two for selling and one
for buying.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

More than 81 900 men will march
in the inaugural parade March 4,
according to official reports made to
the inauguration committee at a
meeting held in Washington.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

At the request of the Daughters
> Of the Confederacy, the Governor
Of Georgia has changed the date of
q negro hanging from Washingtons
Birthday to Feb. 26.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Girl May Recover.

Elkton, KY. Feb. l8.-The condi-
ton Of Miss Elizabeth Hawkins, the
daughter of Elder j. T. Hawklnss
shot herself with suicidal intent,
Feb. 8. and whose recovery was at
one time despaired. has undergone a
decided change for the better the
past week. and her physicians now
believe she is out Of danger unless
unforeseen complications should de-
velop.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Far Sounding Steamboat Whistle.

What kind Of sound travels farthest?
A discussion Of that question the other
evening resulted IN unanimous YER
dict finally being returned in favor Of
the steamboat whistle, one instance be-
ing given by man from western Ken
lucky who had heard steamboat on
the Ohio whistling for landing when
he was eighteen miles away from the
river. The deep, resonant tones of the
steamboat whistle seem to make the
air vlbrate as nothing else can. In
that respect it IS like many pipe or
gans in churches, the lower tones of
which make the churches throb from
floor to dome. The higher notes seem
to penetrate better for short distances,
while the lower ones carry better
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23

Clothing Shop Of United states.
New York Is now the clothing shon
Of The United States Lower FIN
avea,ia y the center OF the cloak and
'eiSshfg mnnela ussAg lRaNey'
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-23
Announcements.

We are authorized to announce
). NJ. RENsHAw.
as candidate i'r sheriff Of Carstian e,,,..
subject 70 the action Of the Republican o,-,.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Marguerite Rothwell Nelson
has gone 10 visit relatives in Keokuk,
Iowa, and Missouri. She will also
visit Arkansas City before returning
The Utopian Club entertained at
its first dancing party Thanksgiving
night at Dania hall. Their invitations
brought out large number of society
people who made the evening joyous
until after midnight The crowd was
Just right for enjoyment, and the
happy conjunction of congenial peo-
pie and good music left nothing TO be
desired, Many of the Utopians are in
the Denver postoffice. and they did
their prettiest to make everyone
happy. In next month there will be
another OF these affairs.
East Turner Hall was crowded with
Thanksgiving merry makers Thurs
day evening and until O'Clock. II
was the best time for many day.
Besides the Great Western Orchestra,
the Olympia Band was present and
furnished such music as made even
old seasoned dance goers sit up and
take notice. The band boys made a
hit for themselves in their entertain
ment in the near future.
Thanksgiving services in the morn
ing at Zion church and church enter
tainments in the evening at all OF
them. with dinner served at several,
was the order of the day with the
churches. Rev. Thomas Hazell was
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
SPUNPk MS VS.. Y. M. c. 3.

Thomas kic KS to Ward and he gain
action on the Y. NJ. C. B. 30-yard line.
They tried for gain and ball was
given to the ipunpkins. They gained
from 3 to yards ON downs. They
were forced to kick to Ward and
comes back o the center of field.
Robinson ma les good end run that
looks like a oal, but Mccormick was
there and do yned him on the 30-yard
line. They ose the ball and the
Spunpkins lii e buck Brown, the right
back, from 3 % yards a down. They
had the ball N the Y NJ. c. B. 3-yard
line and we left there. Robinson
kicked to Ty ldall Graves and he was
downed in his tracks. Robinson gets
the ball and tumble on their 25-yard
line, he was forced to kick and Cat
lett was there and blocked it and
made toucl down. Five to 0. Bud
kicked goal Score, 6 to 0.
Robinson icks to Ford and he
makes a rur of Is yards. Bud was
forced to kick Was blocked and he
gets it on a umble Y. NJ. C. B. was
penalized 5 yards for offside. Bud
was forced - kick to Robinson, who
was downed in his track. Robinson
began to thi lk seriously and tried a
left end pla for 8 TO yards. He
was forced t. kick and 1t was blocked
and Neil rec vers 1t on the Spunpkins
25-yard line Tyndall gives signal for
a center rus and they made 10 yards
on . downs Tried again but was
forced to XII k Roberts kicked from
25-yard line to Boone. The ball was
put in acton and Bud was forced to
kick to Rob, rts and he kicked it back
TO Tyndall The Spunpkins lose the
ball on a fulable and Roberts RECEIVERS
II. Roberts tries left end run and
lost the ball Tyndall tries for cen
ter rush an, gets the ball on 25-yard
line, and I'D kicks a touch back.
Score, S to =.
The ball vas on the Spunpkins 25-
yard line W en- time was called. Both
teams played good foot ball and Y.
NJ. C. B. wa good on defense but not
there on of nse. The features OF the
game was he playing of Tyndall
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
In Memory Of the Great Emaneipa

The Lincoln Emancipation associa-
ton of Brooklyn. which was orgaD-
lied about fifteen months ago for the
purpose Of honoring the memory and
good deeds Of Abraham Lincoln by
celebrating Jan. | annually as emanci-
patton day. has begun active prepara-
tions for the forthcoming celebration
to be held Ian. !. 1910. The various
churches. benevolent and secret so
cieties will be invited TO assist Imam
cially and by committee representation
in the meetings Of the association.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
New Postmaster For ouindaro.

For the first time in the history Of
Kansas Negro has been appointed
postmaster. At the little village of
Quindaro. where the great Western
university is located. a postotiice has
been established, and our esteemed
friend Hon. ". W. Fisher is pastmas
ter The office has about 80 patrons.
besides 80 students Of the school. II
is awfully new TO Kansas 10 transact
business with Il Negro postmaster. but
old TO Mr., Fisher. he having served
Uncle Sam In the same CAPACITY in
South Carolina under McKinlpy's first
administrator Topeka rlaindeuler.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27

in Summit, n. J. During her stay IN
Summit she gained quite a reputation
as a church worker. literary critic and
social leader and attracted consider.
able attention among Afro Americans
In that fashionable little town. AS a
student Mrs Bowers was rated among
the brightest in her class. Her mar.
ringe to Mr.. Sandy W. Bowers at New.
ark. n. J.. about three years ago was
the social event OF the season and was
attended by the foremost society folk
OF the city. Mr.. Bowers is also a
graduate Of the same institution ms his
cstimablc wife and has travelled quite
extensively In the United States and
the Bermuda islands. He is a shrewd
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27

Miss OlIver at Skipwith. Va. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Bowers have beautiful home
Mr.. Bowers is devoted to farming. cat
tie and stock raising and is held in
high esteem by both races In the com
munity In which he lives. He has
turned his education to good account
and is rated among the well to do Afro
Americans OF Mecklenburg county.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
Robinson was

Brown and Thomas Robinson was
given the honors for kicking. Parks,
Langston and Wyman Ward are the
stars for the Y. NJ. c. B.
Too much credit cannot be given
the crowd for the conduct displayed
by both sets of partisans. The Y. NJ.
c. B. girls were the bright spot on the
field The cheers. the ribbons, the
good natured rivalry, made 1t like
the best games of the year. All will
look forward to another game next
year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
STUDIOUS YOUNG MaTRON.
Leader and Literary Critic.
BY N, g. DODSON
By N. 3. DODSOr

Mrs Carrie NJ. Bowers. nee Oliver.
is a native OF Boydton. Va She re-
ceived the rudiments Of her education
in the country schools of Mecklenburg
county, Va. which she supplemented
with the prescribed course of study at
Boydton institute, where she gradual
ed with honors few years ago. After
teaching in the public schools for a
short while she came north and settled
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27

the speaker the morning and he
was assisted in the services by the
other minist rs of the Ministerial
Alliance. Good crowds were in evil
dence at all hese.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
Afro Americans Are Forging Ahead.

After all that Is said Of he Negro
by his enrDii,-s in and out of the coun-
Try. he is still making progress. Wher-
ever there * bulletin Of progress
raised ulufl which is moi too much be
dllnmcd by-ihe-haze nnd nrtze Of pref
udirc to show IN nm iinlarth,! way the
writing thereon the good deeds OF the
Nerrn stand "ui IN fair proportion. for
ever convincing the world that he is
making headway Dallas Tex Ex-
press
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
PHONE MAIN 5o67

Nickel Refunded with all Phone Orders
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26
United Wooden Mills.
Sec.-'I'reaS.

1t is the purpose of our organization
to give the support and cooperation tC
our members an. those who have ever
shown themselves friendly to the better
ment and welfare Of the working people
and who have shown proper interest in
the cause of organized labor. 1t is n
duty that owe ourselves even more
than our friends. The force of public
opinion is stronger than the narrow opin-
ions and actions of those who fail to ap-
preciate their obligations to their fellow
men and their employees in particular, and
it is no more than right that we should
be grateful in a material and helping
sense to those who have proved themselves
our friends and fair and just in their
relations with the public generally.
Among our many and worthy enter
prises that have grown up in this city
and aided materially in the growth and
prosperity of this section is the well
known establishment of the United
Woolen Mills Co. who conduct one of
the most modern tailoring establishments
in the city. All their products carry the
union label and we are glad to give them
special mention in this issue.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26

and one dollar for the shanty TO sup
port his statement he produced the above
contract, which, if you take the time to
look over, will verify his word, as it very
plainly states on the bottom "No
Strike. - What became of those who did
not escape is hard to tell. No doubt, at
the present time they are in the stockade
of the company at the mills under armed
guard to prevent their escape.
Mr.. Mcclure, after escaping at
Youngstown, walked to Pittsburge and
complained of the treatment to the Presi-
dent of the Bill Posters here, George Alb
ernathy.>- Mcclure was in such an ex-
hausted condition on account of lack of
food and his experiences, that he had to
be sent to hospital, his feet being alb
normally swollen.
Arrangements were made for him to
be taken to the Allegheny General Hos
pltal, where he was treated. He could
not remain there account of his not
being a resident OF Allegheny county He
was given Il ticket to Philadelphia, his
home city, and was placed on a train
on Wednesday morning
Tactics of this kind, employed by large
and small corporations, should cause the
American public to blush with shame
Talk about Il land of the free, there is
surely no freedom in Il country where oc-
currances of this kind are allowed to
be practiccd. Workingmcn should seek
their own employment and keep away
from unscrupulous- employment agencies
that promise you everything and give
YOU nothing. People should realize that
It is against tactics such as these that
labor is organized; that the Amalgamat-
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Workers, in their present fight with the
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
are fighting for the upholdng of Amcri
ployecs with the employer, and that they
should arouse themselves aud help the
Amalgamated Association to win this
struggle and defeat the dastardly tact les
of this giant octopus, the United States
Steel Corporation, and its auxiliary com
panies from annihilating the American
working man. 1t is up to you, Mr..
Workingman, Mr.. Merchant and the pub
lie in general. to support the honest man
in this controversy. If the Amalgamatcd
Association should lose this struggle You
Will be compelled to share the burden
with them. When YOUR American prin-
ciples are appealed to we hope you will
not be found wanting.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26
**JACK'' PURCELL
RECEIVES TOKEN
Of Esteem From His Fellow Workers.
Is Well Known in This Section and
Has Many Friends Here.

At the meeting of Local No. 90 In
Union of Electric Workers.
held in Costello 5 hall, Thursday night
the members of the local sprang Il sur
prise on John J. Purcell. their business
agent, by presenting to him Il handsomely
engraved hunting case gold watch. as a
slight token of the esteem in which he is
held by the membership of No. 90. Presi-
dent Chris. Ieabowcr made the presenta-
ton speech. to which Mr.. Purcell in ac-
ccptlng the gift. made appropriate re
Sponse. The office of business agent for
any organization is not always the most
pleasant. and an appreciation of his work
by the local he serves seldom takes the
form Of a handsome watch-more often
it is expressed in kicks and knocks More
Of this kind of brotherly feeling is cx-
hibted in the world of labor would get
better results. Well. the members of the
local are happy. Jack 5 happy, and it is
popular now to ask him the time
o day. Washington Cd. c. Trades
Unionist
Jack s West Virginia friends tender
him congratulations. He made many
warm friends in the Kanawha Valley
last fall during his stay. a represen-
tative of the y. F. of L.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26
INVESTIGATION
IS DEMANDED
By Secretary Morrison of the A. F. of
L. of the Situation at the Works of
the Pressed Steel Car Works.

Secretary Morrison. of the American
Federation of Labor, viii ask the De
Partment of Commerce and Labor to in
vestlgate the conditions under which men
are working for the Pressed Steel Car
Company at McKees Rocks, Pa. Not one
OF the men now on strike. he said. is af-
hiiated with the Federation of Labor
These workers. he said TODAY.
have been coufounded with the strik-
crs of tlS Iron and Steel Workers of
America There is no relation whatever
between these two classes of workers.
he Pressed Steel workers are car work
erS. and If organized would come under
the jurisdiction of the Car Workers In
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26

and worthy of the cause which it repre-
Scnts.
The different local unions are gladly
cooperating with the committee, the best
of harmony prevails and no reason ex-
lists why the committee should not rea-
lize their happicst expectations in the
success of the event.
The arrangements for floats have not
been definitely announced, but enough
has been heard from, and enough is
known at this time to venture the predic-
ton that this feature of tho big parade
will be especially attractive. In the way
of amusemcnts everything has been and
will be provided to please everybody.
The speakers for the occasion will be
Indiana, Campbell, of Kentucky, and
International Organizers Little.john, of
President Ben Davis and others.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26
THE DAY WE
CELEBRATE.
Its Deep Significance to Those
Who Ioi1--Wage Farmers Must
Unite.

1t ought to be unnecessary to empha-
size the fact that all honest labor is hon
orable, but there is such haste to be rich
and such fawning before inherited and
suddenly acquired wealth that it requires
all the influence that Labor Day can
exert to relieve manual labor of the obi
um into which it seems to be falling
There is Il Bible text which is especially
appropriated for consideration on Labor
Day 1t is a part of the old Mosaic law,
but it is twice quoted with approval in
the New Testament. 1t reads: - Muzzle
not the mouth of the that treadeth out
the corn If the dumb beasts whose
physical strength we utilize must not be
neglected, with how much greater force
does the injunction apply to our breth-
rem of flesh and blood whose Drawn and
muscle furnish society with food and fuel
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26

CALL FOR
Third Annual Convention of the
West Virginia State Federation
of Labor on October 18th.
Charleston, w. Va,

Monday, August %, 1909.
To the Central Bodies and Local
Unions of the State of West Virginia.
Greeting:
In compliance with our Constitution
you are hereby notified that the Third
Annual Convention of the West Virginia
State Federation of Labor will convene
in the city of Charleston on Monday, Oc
tober 18th, 1909, at 10 clock a. m., for
the transaction Of such business as may
be legally brought before it.
The basis of representation will be
provided in Article 4, Section ! as fol
lows:
"Section l. The Central Labor Unions
shall be entitled to one delegate. Local
Unions shall be entitled to one delegate
for each 100 members and one additional
delegate for each majority fraction there
of, and no local union shall be entitled to
a delegate whose membership does not cx
cced five
Realizing the necessity of strengthen
ing our organization to place it in
a position to put up stronger and more
determined fight for organized labor we
urge upon every central body and local
union in the State to send representa-
tivcs to this convention, so that organic
ed labor of the State may unite and main
tain Il thorough organization.
Hotel accommodations and railroad
rates are being arranged for and you
will be notified of the arrangements at an,
early date.
Enclosed herewith you will find crcdcn-
tials, duplicate to be filled out and re
turned to Secretary Treasurer in enclos
ed envelope Immediately after selection
Of delegate
Trusting that your local will be repre-
sented and that you will use your intlu
encc to have all locals in your locality
affiliate and send delegates, we remain,
Yours Fraternally,
WILLIAM +. WEIGH,
President.
Attest:
FRANK w SNYDER,
See. Treas.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-08-26

ternational Union. Investigation has
shown me that there is not member of
that union working for the Pressed Steel
Car Company.
''By the introduction of foreign labor
that company has reduced the wages and
conditions of these men to such an extent
that these aliens, who do not speak our
language, have revolted and are strug
Cling to obtain living conditions. An in,
vestigation of these conditions by the
government would reveal astonishing
methods. L have in mind now Il request
to the Department of Commerce and La
Dor to investigate these conditions.