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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16
HANG ON
And Smash H Out of Trust
Is Advice Given.

The following somewhat impas-
stoned appeal appears in the Madi-
sonville Journal over the signature
of Carr Hawkins, Kelly, KY:
"Since Arnold's treason, history
has called him the greatest traitor
known in America, but l deny it..
We have in free America today
thousands of Benedict Arnolds and
gradually they are bartering away
our liberty.
We have in the dark tobacco dis
trict lot of hellish traitors that
want to pass our rights over to the
tobacco trust at 3, 2, /, on the loose
floor, and it is making it hard on the
association for a solid foundation.
l think it is best for me and the
farmers to dictate our interests and
try and smash h out of the trusts.
Some may nibble and bite at the
nasty bait that is found on the loose
floor, but / will suffer as Washington
did at Valley Forge, before | will
sell my liberty and the liberty of my
neighbors to an internal tobacco
trust. Some have told me that the
association is dead and it may be,
but when it is buried it will be fol-
lowed by big procession. l say it
is not dead, and it will never die,
because it is founded on the rock of
justice.
A few modern Benedict Arnolds
will not and cannot put the patriots
to flight.
Hang on to justice and never let
60"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16
THE REV. IRL R. HICKS
Almanac and Magazine

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KENTUCKIAN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16
The Christian County Loose
Tobacco Market

Auction sale of loose tobacco EVERY DAY througho,
the season. We have secured the large j. E. Cooperl
cry stable 3rd Ave. where we are prepared to ecei
all kinds of tobacco either stripped or on the stalk anC
will sell same for you privately at public acuton fol
highest market prices
Our house open for recevngtobacco every day in The
week Will receive tobacco hand-packed in hogsheads-
and sell it on the loose floor at highest market price
J.P. THOMPSONs& CO., Managers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16

It is always easier not to feel, than
always to feel rightly; and easier not
to act than always to act well. For
he that is determined to admire only
that which is beautiful, imposes a
much harder task upon himself than
he who, determined not to see that
which is contrary shuts his eyes
Cotton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16
Poultry Printing

We have a very large and com
plete line of poultry cuts and are
prepared to do any and all kinds OF
printing for poultry raisers at low
nrices.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
MESSER ARRIVES
 TO BEGIN WORK

The new physical director for the Bir- mingham public school system, Guerdon N. Messer, arrived last night on de- layed train, and will immediately make preparations for the beginning of his &C., tive work on September 20.
 MT. Messer will have full charge of the athletic department in all the schools, will coach the High school football and basketball teams, and assist in the track work He is a young man, graduate of the Springfield Training school of 1909 and is especially fitted for the work, hav- ing acted as assistant director in the Springfield schools.
 He coached the Asbury Athletic club last year, which won the. pennant in the basketball league. He was captain of the Springfield basketball team in 1908 and of the High school team in 1906 He was a. member of his varsity squad, and has coached both football and basketball teams.
 While the High school will not get many of it's last years stars back in the line, there will be plenty of new material and it is believed that MT. Messer can turn out a strong team. Birmingham now has five absolutely new physical d. rectors, and the prospects are good for season of exceedingly fine sport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
S5,OOO PEOPLE FOR
 MERIDIAN IN 1910

Meridian, Miss, September 3.-(Special) ) Meridian is now almost assured of a pop ulation of 35,o00 as the result of extend ing the corporate limits taking in sew eral of the most prosperous suburbs. AL together an area covering 1700 acres has been added to the city. This includes Asylum Heights and Marion park, two populous fashionable suburbs. With the newly acquired territory 1t is estimated that the population of Meridian has been suddenly increased about 6000 souls.
 A quantity of dynamite was found to- night in the coal bin of the power plant of the Meridian Light and Railway com pany The presence of the dynamite, a quantity sufficient to have wrecked the entire plant had 1t been exploded. at the plant Is mystery, but 1t is thought that 1t must have gotten itno the coal at the mines.
 Miss Annie Hall, daughter of Mrs. An nie Hall. of Twenty-second avenue and Ninth street, was thrown from a buggy today and badly injured. The horse tore through the streets at terrific pace, tho buggy collided with another vehicle and the young lady was thrown high in the air, and fell on the brick pavement. No bones were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination on Sep tember 29. 1909. to secure eligibles from which to make certifcation to fill a va cancy of marine steam engineer, s6O O month. in the customs service at the port of Key West. Fla, and vacancies re- quiring similar qualifications as they may occur there in that service, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstate- ment transfer or promotion.
 Each applicant for this position must submit with his application either his marine engineers license or a certificate from the proper steamboat inspectors that such license has been issued to him.
 No educational test will be given, and it will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 The United States civil service com mission announces an examination on September 22. 1909. to secure eligibles from which to make certiflcation to fill vacan- cies as they may occur in the position of assistant in grain standardization (male) bureau of plant industry, department of agriculture. at salaries ranging from $1200 to 5000 per annSlm. Competitors will not bs assembled for any of the tests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
PHI GAMMA DELTA
 OFFICERS ELECTED

An enthusiastic meeting of the mem- bers of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity who reside in Birmingham was held yesterday afternoon in the Hillman hotel. Judge N. B. Feagin was called to the chair a graduate association was formed and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Judge N. B. Feagin; first vice presi- dent, Sterling A. Wood; second vice president, Col. Sumter Lea; secretary and treasurer, B. w. DuBose. The as- sociation will meet quarterly and a banquet for next Christmas was de- cided upon.
 Those who were present were Judge N B. Feagin, Washington and Lee; George H. Clark, Yale; E. c. Burton, Purdue; P. D. Thomas, Tennessee; E. J. Aye, Ohio Wesleyan; R. c. Poindex- ter, Richmond and Sterling A. Wood, Sumter Lea Charles E. Rice, B. w. DuBose, Clement R. Wood, Frank l.. Grove, R. S. Williams, c. c. Swindle, Robert c. Hemphill. Jr, and Charles w. Moffett from the University of Ala bama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
FINE EXHIBIT
 FOR STATE FAIR

It is thought the mineral exhibit which is now being collected for the State Fair will be more comprehensive than ever be- fore. It will be under the direction of an expert mineralogist of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company who is drawing on all the resources of the sec- tion to make the exhibit typical of the fact that the mineral resources of Ala bama are greater than any similar area in the world. The exhibit will be-. col lected and so grouped as to make it one of the most complete and effective of its kind ever shown in Alabama. sf
 A model dairy and a model COW barn will form a special exhibit which should do much for the rapidly growing dairy interests of this section. These buildings, which will be equipped with the most modern dairy machinery. such as coolers, separators, churns, butter-workers, etc., will be under the supervision of 8 dairy expert from the dairy branch of the United State department of agriculture.
 Probably no fair In the south is offer ing such attractive premiums for agrlcul- tural exhibits as the State Fair here in October. As a result, large number of counties have already engaged space, and the agricultural department of the fair promises to be most elaborate and satis- factory. One of the most successful farm CTS of Alabama. one who farms on the intensive system, stated a short time ago that he got his first idea of the possibili- ties in diversified farming in Alabama by a visit to the State Fair here several years ago.
 From the entries already made, 1t is felt that the collection of cattle, sheep swine and fancy stock will surpass any similar exhibit in Alabama. Some of the most conspicuous prize winners at the great fairs of the country have applied for ex- hibit space. Dairy cattle will be given scientific milk and butter tests at the model dairy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04

member of every camp in the state The statements that have been made have generally come from veterans who are not members of camps. and for the most part from those who are not in a posi- tion to be acquainted with the real facts in the case. Since the misunder- standing that has arisen over the mat ter has been brought to my attention have intended preparing an article and an appeal to Confederate veterans to treat them with contempt Every pen sioner in the state has been paid every cent due him, and in many cases the amount has been considerably more than was really due.
 At the last legislature the amount for each pensioner was considerably in- creased, and the payments have to be made quarterly instead of yearly, as heretofore Every veteran was paid in full until the first quarter, and then under the law the total pension fund that is left after the other stated amounts have been paid, must be divided pro rata among all the veterans. When the last quarterly payment was made under this law it was found that the pro rata share of each man was less than the other pay ments had been. But each man had been paid his shart under the law.
 "The reason for the decrease was that the number of pensioners had increased far beyond the expectations of the legis- lators, and sufficient appropriation had not been made. Still the appropriation was larger than in any preceding year. The legislature of Alabama has been gen. erous to a degree in making appropria- tions, and to censure it is unreasonable.
 'The amount to be appropriated has been increased each year, and at the same time the number of pensioners has been increasing. A rapid increase in the number of pensioners of the first class, men who are over 80 years of age, and who draw $1O0 per year, has been noted.
 Members of the organized camps of Alabama are not making any charges, and I was surprised and shocked today on reading of the complaint. The camps of veterans have been working for years along with the legislatures to increase the pensions, and we are thoroughly ac- uuainted with the situation. We have found the legislature perfectly fair, and we consider the charges others are malS- ing as unfair and unreasonable, and as a reflection on the efforts we have been making to look after the welfare of the soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
BUSH DISCREDITS
 VETERAN LETTERS
Contradcts Statements That Pensions Are UnpadSays No Camps Make Complaints Letters Written By Privates From Ranks, Who Are Not Members of Infu-
 ential Camps Cause Sensation

In an interview yesterday Gen. J. W. Bush of Birmingham. a former com mander of Camp Hardee, United Confed- crate Veterans. was quoted as follows:
 Every pensioner in the state has been paid every cent due him, and in many cases the amounts have been consider ably more than was really due"
 Again in the same interview he Is quoted as follows: "The statements that have been made have generally come from veterans who are not members of camps, and for the most part from those who are not in position to be acquainted with the real facts in the case.
 Members of organized camps of Ala bama are not making any charges" con- tinues the interview, 'and I was sur prised and shocked today on reading of tke complaint
 Were Private Soldiers.
 General Bush was speaking concerning the publication in The Age-H Herald yes- terday morning of a number of letters from Confederate veterans who did not hesitate to tell the public that they had not received all of the pension money due them.
 These letters came from all portions of the state, and the writers, in the most part, are not members of camps or other organizations, which, in certain respects are influential.
 But they are Confederate veterans, and they are feeble, it is probable, and in distress.
 They were, it is believed. of the ranks the private soldiers of the Confederacy, who with gallantry unparalleled barred their breasts in defense of Alabama and the southland to the spears of the enemy.
 The letters were read doubtless by everyone in Birmingham and throughout the state, and from morning to night proved the subject of discussion.
 In the most part they were entirely free of criticism. The veterans spoke simply of what they termed their neglect by the state which they had defended.
 It is understood that N. A. Stuart, who received all the letters, has others which arrived yesterday.
 These, too state that certain old sol diers in Alabama have not received their pensions.
 The Bush Interview.
 The following is the interview of Gen eral Bush:
 a reflection upon the efforts of every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
JUDGE COLEMAN
 MAKES STATEMENT

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Tn this mornings issue of The Age Herald there appears a statement headed Judge Coleman on Prohibition" dated Chattanooga, September g.
 I wish to say that had no consulta- tion or interview with anyone in Chat tanooga. I met no one that I knew, and your special is surely without authority from me, or without my knowledge that any such statement had been made.
 I have been absent from the state for a month, and was simply returning home. The only expression that have made in regard to the pending issue on prohibition is summed up in the following reply to a telegram from Emmet ONeal of Au- gust 21 1909. which was as follows:
 East Brook Springs Tenn,
 August 21, 1909. Emmet O'Neal, Montgomery, Ala.
 Your message delivered by telephone. Before advising as to proper course of action prefer more information. Will await final adjournment of legislature and give the question more thought be- fore acting.
 THOMAS w. COLEMAN. No one has any authority to quote me beyond what is contained in the above reply. If any other paper has copied this state ment of yours or any other statement, other than that including in the above telegram, hope they will make the cor rection by publishing this statement. I cannot conceive how the candidacy of Judge Weakley can be affected by the result of the election for constitutional prohibition any more than it would the other announced candidates for governor. as they all stand on the same platform. thought Judge Weakleys card an- nouncing his candidacy for governor so clearly separating the prohibition ques- tion from his candidacy for governor was well expressed and very timely.
 THOMAS w. COLEMAN. Birmingham, September 8, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Bank Cashier Arrested.

Alexandria, La, September 3.-Upon the request of the sheriff of Barton county, Missouri, w. s. Morrow, for. merly cashier of bank at Lamar, Mo, was arrested at the home of his broth CT, near here, late today. The telegram from the Missouri sheriff merely men, tioned that requisition papers had been issued and did not state the charge against Morrow. Morrow says that he is probably wanted for some technical violation of the Missouri state banking laws, and that the mat ter will be adjusted as soon as he gets back to Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
POLICE IA VE BEEN BUSY

It is certain that the total number of arrests in 1909 will largely exceed the record for last year.
 For eight months of this year 72S0 ar rests were made by the local police de- partment.
 For the entire 12 months of the preced- ing year the number of arrests was 729S, being only IS above the total for this year to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
FARMERS UNION HOLDS CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM More Than 2000 Visitors Are Expected Ry Monday
 Afternoon PROGRAM OUTLINED
 FOR THE FOUR DAYS Prominent Men Will Make Addresses. President Barrett Will Be Re- eIected-Plans Are Now
 Completed.

The National Farmers Cooperative union will convene in Birmingham Tues day morning, September T. with $50 dele- gates and about 2000 farmers in attendance. The local arrangement committee of which J. B. Drake is chairman has been busily engaged in preparations for the entertainment of the citys guests
 The programme has been completed and IS in the hands of the printer All meetings will be held in the city hall and everything will be in executive session except the opening meeting.
 Tuesday morning at 93O o'clock the con vention will be called to order with J. B. Drake in the chair Welcome ad dresses will be delivered by Will IT. winn president of the Trades Council; White E. Gibson for the State Federation of La bor w. A. Morris, president of the State Fairmers' union, Frank P. Chaffee. sec retary of the Business Mems league; ]. D. Collins, president of the Board of Trade, and John B. Lennon, treasurer of the American Federation of Labor
 Barrett To Respond.
 The response will be by Charles S. Barrett, the president of the National Farmers union. Congressman Oscar R. Underwood will then deliver an address on Good Roads," after which the union will adjourn for lunch. Reconvening at ? o'clock the union will go into executive session and hear the report of the cre- dentia1s committee.
 Tuesday night addresses will be de- Ivered at the city hall by Tom E. Wat son of Georgia and several local speak, CTS
 Wednesday morning at o'clock the delegates will go into executive session, holding meetings both morning and after noon. At o'clock they will be ten- dered a trolley ride over the district, ending up at East Lake where an elab- oidle DdrDecue VIII De prepared TOT o'clock p. m.
 Thursday morning the farmers will hear the addresses of fraterna delegates in executive session. Among them will be John B. Lennon, of the American Fedora tion of Labor; George W. Jones, of the State Federation of Labor; J. D. Patter- son and Andy Marx of the State Feder- ation of Labor, and Miss Annie F'itzger- ald of Chicago, head of the Ladies' Ma tional Labor league
 The Other Details.
 The lady delegates and visitors will be entertained Thursday afternoon at East Lake by the Ladies' Labor league.
 Friday morning will be occupied by the election of officers. It is generally be- lieved that President Barrett will be elected for another term.
 The committee states that other plans for social entertainment are under way and will be announced shortly
 Everything is ready for the Labor Day parade and celebration at the Fair grounds. An elaborate programme has been prepared.
 The committee in charge announces that the picnic and celebration at the Fair grounds is the only one under the auspices and indorsement of the organ ized labor of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
RATcLIFF TO TALK.
"A Practical Religion" His Subject at
 the Pastime.

P. c. Ratcliff will address the meeting for men at the Pastime theatre tomorrow afternoon. "A Practical Religion will be the subject of his address. This meet ing will be conducted by the First Bap- tist church Baraca class under the aus pices Of the Young Mems Christian as- sociation and is one of a number of simi- lar meetings.
 The opening song service will be an in- teresting feature and will include some special music.
 These meetings are being largely att tended and all young men arc cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04

Leaving only IS arrests to be made dur ing this year to equal the total for the full year of 1908, it Is very probable that the total for the entire year will be as great even as that of 1907, when the num- Der amounted to 11,664.
 These figures are significant in view of the plan of Chief Bodeker, in effect this year. to arrest only those people the arrest of whom is deemed necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
REV. EAvEs' SERMON.
To Discuss Relationship of Church and
 Politics

Sunday night services at the Air-Dome theatre will be discontinued during the month of September. meetings of the Pil- grim. Congregational church being held regularly at the chapel. 725 North Nine teenth street. The pastor. the Rev. George Eaves, will preach every Sunday night during this month on "The Church and Political Affairs
 The sermon to be preached tomorrow night will be on ''The Christian Citizen: His Aims and His Freedom"
 On Sunday, September 12, the sermon theme will be '"rhe Failure of Law" on September 19, "The Kingdom of God and the Politics of Men;' and on September 26 "The Church and Society,""
 During the greater part of October the Rev. Eaves will be away on vacation in Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Reporter Inspects He
 AiYship @ /. C. Odem

An Age-Herald reporter was yesterday allowed to inspect the airship being con- structed by J. c. Odom and found that the inventor has the frame work almost complete. His secret workshop was very neatly hidden at point where many peo- pie pass each day.
 There seems to be very little doubt but that MT. Odom will fly. His machine is reproduction of the aeroplanes which have been successful, in many particulars, with a number of very marked improvements which he has added.
 He has the steel frame runners, the light but well braced frame work holding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
lniured In Runaway.

Lawton. Okla, September 3.-Mrs. Scott Ferris and Mrs. Ann Ferris, wife and sister-in-law, respectively, of Con- gressman Scott Ferris of this city, were thrown out of their buggy and badly bruised today, when the horse they were driving became frightened at an automobile and ran away.