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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
BIG CONTRACT
Awarded BY City of Hender-
son to Local Company.

Contracts nave been awarded the
Meacham Contracting 60, of this
city and Henderson, for about $40.
600 of sidewalks and cutters, by the
city CT Henderson. The contracts
embrace three miles of granitoid
sidewalks and about three miles of
combined curb and gutter. This
company has done the bulk of the
concrete work in Henderson for the
last two years, maintaining a branch
Office in that city.
The following reference to the
cement to be used in their Hender.
son work this season is from the
journal:
BIG SALE TO MRACHAM co.
The Lambert Walker Company
has sold to the Meacham Contract
ing Company 5000 barrels of Kos
mos Portland cement, a total of 81
carloads, for delivery during the
summer and fall at Henderson for
their work in this city.
James L. Lambert, Jr., and Rod.
man Meacham returned from Lonis-
vile Saturday where they had gone
to close the deal.
Mr.. Meacham used the Kosmos
Cement last year on his contracts in
this city and finds that the cement
has stood the test so we'll that he
proposes to use it exclusively this
season.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
VERDICT FOR $1,000.
Negro at Mayfeld Gets Judg-
ment Against l. C. R. R.

Mayfield. KY, April 1.-THE first
verdict of any consequence in any of
the damage suits that have been
tried at the present term of the Cir.
cult Court was returned in the case
of Isham Mayes, colored, against
the Illinois Central railroad. Tne
jury awarded him damages in the
sum of $l,999. The amount sued
for was $1,000. The plaintiff was
unloading cinders from car near
the depot, and claimed that a train
backed against the, car and threw
him down and permanently injured
him,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
FELL FROM WINDMILL
And Sustained Many Painful
Injuries.

Mr.. T. A. Smithson is up again
after being disabled for several Gays
by injuries received by falling from
a WINDMILL. He was repairing a
windmill at Mr.. F. Il. Lacy's and fell
a distance of twenty feet. No bones
were broken, but he was badly bruis-
ed and scratched in many places. He
had very narrow escape from Sc
ricls injury.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
MAYSVILLE Girl
Miss Margaret Fitzgerald
Will Represent Wellesley
College in Tournament.

Boston, April 10 Miss Margaret
Fitzgerald. of MaysviIle, KY it was
announced by the Athletic Associa
tion has been chosen to compete for
the Lincoln Challenge Cup at the all
round tournament to be held this
month at Wellesley College. Miss
Fitzgerald will be on the junior
team of ten.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
Fruit Killed In Mountains.

Whitesburg, KY, April S.-There
was heavy frost over Eastern Ken.
lucky this morning and ice formed
in many sections to a considerable
thickness. The fruit prospects,
which were the brightest in years.
especially for heavy apple and
peach crop, are biighted. Vegeta.
ton, which was far advanced for
the time of year. has been checked
several weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
DECIDED TO
UNCLE SAM
Site For Future Government
Building On South Side
Ninth Street.
COST AMOUNTS TO $1,000
Several Residence Lots Are
Included In The
Sale.
COST AMOUNTS TO $1,000

The several lots on the corner of
Ninth and Liberty streets were
transferred to the U. S. Government
Friday, as the first step towards the
erection of the new government
building.
The property purchased belonged
to C. w. Ducker, Mrs. Anna Gum
and Mrs. Julia West. As finally ap
portioned and paid the three pay
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
WOOL POOL
Is Being Formed BY the
Farmers of Christian
County.

Messrs. M. B. King, Robt. c. Gary
and K. H. McGaughey, three of the
leading farmers of the county, are
forming wool pool and are meet
ing with such success that 5000
pounds has already been entered
and new applications are being re.
ceived every day. The sheep will be
snneared the first of May and the
plan is to make sale of the pool as
soon thereafter as possible.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
Hack Fare rs.

On and after this date all hacA or
ders, except weddings, will bG 25,
for each passenger. Pay the dri er
Tom STEPHENS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12
Animals Consume Little, are
Easily Domesticated and
Make 6 cd Food.
MULTIPLY RAPIDLY
William E. Curtis Gives Some
Interesting Facts About
Them.

The meat supply Of the country
might be increased considerably if
the wild elk which are now giving so
much trouble to the authorities and
ranchmen Of Wyoming were to be
domesticated, and bred for the cattle
market. Droves of more than 50,-
600 elk inhabit the Yellowstone Park
during the summer months, and,
when the winter snow covers the VAL
leys there, they migrate southwark
into Jackson's Hole and other sec
tions of Wyoming, where they have
grazed for centuries. But their feed
ing grounds are now occupied by
farms, and are inclosed with wire
fences SO that it is not only very diff.
ficult for them to get food, but
Thousands starve to death every win
ter.
The legislature of Wyoming has
humanely appropriated money to
buy food for them, and several be-
nevolent associations have been try
ing to get Congress to set apart
permanent pasture for them in one
of the forest reserves. But the most
practical solution of this little prob
lem that has yet been suggested is
to distribute the animals in small
punches among farmers who will be
willing to breed them for meat. The
venison Of the elk is not so tender as
that of the deer, but is quite as good
as that Of the antelope, and has an
excellent flavor. 1t sells for high
price, 60 cents snd rs cents, and
sometimes a dollar a pound in the
city markets, and is considered a
great luxury. 1t is as good as half
the beef that is sold in the ordinary
market, and both the fiber and the
flavor can be Improved by feeding
and breeding. An ordinary elk
weighs about as much as the aver
age steer, and the meat supply Of
the country might be increased very
much in that way.
No wild animal is more easily
domesticated. The elk is naturally
tame and dociLe, and requires the
same feed as ordinary cattle. Elk
breed regularly and rapidly and the
young reach maturity in three years.
There are three gamefarms in the
United States where venison is
raised for the market. One is in
Main, another IN Pennsylvania, and
a third, near Mason City, Iowa.
lis kept by a man named John w.
Briggs, who makes considerable
money selling animals to park COM
missioners and private preserves and
for venisOn in the market. He
realizes from $50 to $35 per head for
his deer, and when he kills a buck
for market he sells the antlers for
$5 additional. He has a corral in |
closed by eight feet OF woven wire, |
with sheds for shelter. The natural |
food is 80 enforced by corn, alfalfa
and clover, but deer does not need
moro thoS7 Ona fifth of tho fodGar of |
an ordinary steer; and hence they
are not SO expensive to maintain.
They breed rapidly. averaging one
lawn per doe per year. The mating
season is in November, the fawns
are born in May or June, and usually
he young does have single fawns.
1ut when they are four or FIVE years
I'D they usually have wins.-Wm
.. Curtis in Chicago Record-Herald.
|
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12

W. 7. Cooper, & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail GrOCers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12

m. Home, 1913.
nVnss sACumb. 81.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-04-12

The government appropriation
was for $4,000 and the rest was
subscribed by property owners in
the vicinity Of the site, The sale
was negotiated through the real es-
tate agency of ]. F. Ellis, who
worked long and tirelessly to over
come obstacles and bring it about.
There were a number of sites under
consideration and the competition
was very active.
Messrs. w. A. Wilgus and j. 7.
Edmunds also rendered valuable as
sistance in raising the balance need
ed and is getting the titles cleared
on the property.
The governments possession Of
the residence property permits the
occupants to remain in the houses
until the lots are actually needed for
building purposes. This is a matter
Of uncertainty, as the bill for the
appropriation has not yet passed.
Mr.. Stanley is pushing a bill for
100000 and hopes to get it through
at the present session.
The government will be paid q fair
rental for the use of the property
in the meantime and when full pos
session is required the buildings on
the two Ninth street lots will have
to be moved away at the expense of
the former owners. Mrs. Vests
building on Liberty street will have
to be moved only a few feet. The
one serious objection to the lot is
that it does not 60 from street to
street, bat leaves narrow strip on
Tenth street that will prevent the
new building from having entrances
on three sides.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
DR.. HYDE ARRESTED.
Warrant Charges Murder in First
Degree IN Swope Case.

Independence. No, Feb. I0.-Dr B.
Clark Hyde was arrested late this after
noon on a warrant charging first degree
murder in connection with the death OF
Col. Thomas Swope. Dr.. Hyde, with his
attorneys, was waiting al the Criminal
Courts building in Kansas City for the
deputy 10 arrive from Independence with
the warrant. Dr.. Hyde was brought 10
Independence TO be arraigned before Jus
tice OF the Peace Loar and his bail bond
decided upon.
Following . conference between Judge
Latshaw, Of the Criminal Court; Prose-
cutor Conkling. and James A Reed, at
torney for the Swope family. Judge Lat
shaw. at Kansas City. decided 10 call Il
special grand jury for Saturday TO investi-
gate the Swope case.
Attorney Frank Walsh, in behalf OF
DR.. Hyde, to-day dismissed the libel suit
against the Pulitzer Publishing Company.
John G. Paxton. DR.. z. L. Stewart and
DR.. F. J. Hall.
DR.. Hyde gave bond in the sum OF
$4,000 The hearing IS set for Febru-
airy L.
The sureties on the bond are; II. D.
Scruggs. vice president Of the Kansas
City Live Stock Commission Company;
F. =. Neal, president OF the Southwest
National Bank. and Herbert Hall, presi-
dent of the HaI-Baker Grain Company.
Frank p. Walsh. John \. Cleary. and
J. D. Lucas, attorneys for Or. Hyde,
Joined in signing the bond, which was
twice as large as was suggested by
Prosecuting Attorney Conkling.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
POLAR TRIP SUCCESS.
French Expedition Bringing ImpOr
tant News from Antarctic.

Buenos Ayres. Feb. 10.-The steamship
Pourquis Pas, of the French South Polar
Expedition. headed by DR.. J. N. Char
cot, was spoken by the steamer Sud,
which reached Punta Arenas to-day.
The Sud passed the explorers ship at
Port Gallant in the Straits of Magellen,
but was refused news OF the result OF
the expedition.
The report spread here that the
Frenchmen had actually discovered the
south pole. The silence Of the explor-
ers was taken TO mean that their trip
had been so successful they were await
ing a more favorable time TO make an
nouncement of the results.
1t was this ship that both American
and English experts were awaiting word
from most eagerly on the eve of prepa-
rations for further south pole expedi-
tions.
The Pourquis Pas sailed from Havre
August l.. 1905, and from Punta Arenas
on December Il, 1903 Her prime object,
It was declared then. was to make scien-
tife observations, and she was fitted for
q two years cruise,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
BRIDEGROOM STINGY.
New Yorker Refuses to Pay Quarter
for License.

New York. Feb. l0-"Thats the st'n-
giest. meanest man ever saw" said
.Doorkeeper Julius Lubbert. Of the Jersey
City city hall. to-day, when q man who
had just been married refused to pay
Justice Of the Peace Lehare a fee. and
also refused to make good" TO Lubbert
25 cents the latter paid for marriage
certificate so the wedding could take
place.
"I stood up with him. too" continued
the doorkeeper, "and so did Patrick ].
Murphy, the water department clerk. and
while neither Of Us expected any pay for
that. I never would have paid for that
certificate il I'd supposed I'd be stung
ike that I pity the girl"
William Engel, who claimed to live at
432 Third street. Albany. and said he IS
divorced, and Miss Elizabeth Maletzke, of
Jersey City, were the contracting par
ties.
I don't pay any fee for getting mar
ried; marriage should be encouraged and
no fee charged for it." was Engers re-
ply when reminded he had forgotten
something"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
FATHER ILL; WIFE BLIND.
PitifuI Plight of Family Living on
the East Side.

New York, Feb. 10.-In two small
rooms at 456 East Tenth street lives Mrs
Anna Simon and her six little children
five boys and one girl. ranging from two
to thirteen years of age. Her husband
is patient on the Bellevue boat for per-
sons having tuberculosis, and she is 60
ing blind. The doctors have forbidden
her to do any work.
when I do the washing the steam
gets in my eyes and I lie in bed for
three days" Mrs. Simon explains, "They
say I mustn't go near the stove. but
the children have TO eat
The two oldest boys are sick and
have been operated on.
The husband formerly had a tailor
shop and was able to support the family
comfortably. but now that he is a help
less invalid and the woman is on the
verge of losing her sight, nothing but
aid from outside can prevent the separa-
ton OF the children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
TRAIN CONDUCTOR
HAS BUSY JOURNEY
Takes Hand in Three Near
tragedies En- Route.
dal 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rock Island. I'll, Feb. 1o-Conductor a
F. Barber, in charge Of the northbouud
st. Louis-st. Paul train on the Burling-
ton. arriving here tonight, had a busy
afternoon on the way in, having taken q
hand IN three near-tragedies en- route.
Between Astoria and Vermont an in
toxicated passenger attempted to shoot
his wife after a quarrel but the woman
took the gun away from him. and the
conductor came on the scene In time tC
take possession Of tRe weapon.
Jumps from Train.
Between Ophien and LINN an insane
man being taken 70 the Illinois Western
Hospital for the Insane, at Watertown,
got permission TO go into the toilet room
After waiting IN vain for him 20 return,
the conductor broke open the door and
found that the man had jumped out Of a
window while the train was in motion.
After a half hours search the train
proceeded. It was learned later that the
patient was found with a broken leg
and other serious injuries
Near Orion another passenger was
seized with hemorrhage and it was neces-
sary to stop the train and send for q
physician. He recovered sufficiently to
continue 20 hts destination. Moline
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER
MEN ITO ENTER NEW FIELDS
Richard v OuIahan and Allen D. Albert, Jr., VIII
VaCate Their Posts Here

his new work next Monday morning. He
has a host of friends In this city, who
are certain that he will make most sue
cessful publisher. No announcement has
yet been made regarding his successor
here.
Allen D. Albert, jr.. who for many years
has been prominently connected with the
Washington Times, will leave here on
Sunday 70 become editor and publisher
of the Columbus COhio) News, an after
noon paper in which he has purchased n
controlling interest. Mr.. Alberts work
upon the Times has given him both a
local and a national reputation, and in
Washington he has not only achieved dis
tinction in the Journalistic field, but he
has identified himself in large degree with
civic affairs. He is. one of the leading
members of the Chamber Of Comerce, be
ing one Of the executive committee Of that
organization. His industry, energy. and
experience assure his success in his new
venture.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11

Two OF the best-known newspaper men
in Washington are about to leave this
city to enter upon important duties else
where
Richard V. Oulahan. for many years
the efficient washington correspondent Of
the New York Sun, has been elected pub
Usher Of the New York sun, 10 succeed
the late William NJ. Laffan. This is one
OF the most important and influential po-
sitions in the newspaper world. and the
selection OF Mr.. Oulahan for the position
is a deserved tribute to his ability. He
has been engaged in newspaper work
all of his life, with the exception Of the
year during which he managed the lit
erary bureau of the Republican National
Committee in the Taft campaign
His work in that connection won him
high praise. He is vice president of the
Gridiron Club, but at the regular monthly
meeting of that organization tomorrow he
will ask that he be placed upon the non
resident list inasmuch as he will begin
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
BURGLARS REAL NICE
Two Thieves Assist Sick Man, Then
Ransack House.

Chicago. Feb. 1O.-Two thieves stopped
in their work Of ransacking a fat to-day
to wait upon a sick man who was alone in
the rooms. They gave him his medicine,
took him a glass OF water, set it on a
chair. and then turned his pillow.
The ROBBERS patient was J. s. MeCul-
lough. 431 Indiana avenue.
If you make a noise, we will kill you. -
said one of the thieves. Now, be good,
and Wen treat you right"
After they had ranSacked a bureau in
the bedroom, one of the robbers went to
other rooms in quest of valuables, and
his companion remained with the sick
man. Observing the helplessness of the
patient. the burglar volunteered to give
him medicine. He called 10 a'- pal 10
bring a glass Of water some ar
ticles Of jeweIry were taken by the
thieves, who politely bowed themselves
out
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
GUNP0wDER STARTS BLAZE.
Several Stores and Lodge Rooms in
Lancaster Burned.

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 10.-A fire which
threatened the business center Of Ian
caster this morning caused damage esti-
mated at half million dollars. 1t started
with an explosion. presumably of gun
powder, in the middle Of the hardware
store of Reilly Brothers & Raub.
This establishment was completely de-
stroyed, as were also the stores Of Henry
Gerhart. merchant tailor; W, ". APPEL.
jeweler; Catharine Myers. millinery. and
the lodge rooms of George II, Thomas
Post. No. 81. and Admiral Reynolds Post.
No. 205, G. A R.; the Red Mems, Odd
Fellows. and knights Of the Golden
Eagles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
BOARDER NABBED
WHO WE'D AND FLED
Birmingham Police Wire
Capture of Fred. Carlton.

Sought by the police for five months
for marrying an aged widow and robbing
her Of the savings Of a lifetime, Fred
erick L. Carlton, aged thirty-oue years,
was arrested last night in Birmingham.
Ala.
Carlton will be accompanied 10 Wash
ington TO face the charges in a few days.
He will be accompanied by Detective YER
million. who leaves this morning for
Birmingham. News Of the arrest reached
police headquarters in q telegram signed
by George H Bodeker, chief Of police ca
Birmingham
The story which eliminated in the ar
rest dates back several months. On Sep
tember %, Mrs. Annie Smith. of S23 Eighth
street northeast apeared at the Ninth
precinct police station and said she had
been robbed. She had sold q house for
ST. sIl. and she told the police the money
was taken by a boarder. Frederick L.
Carlton. alias DR.. F. c. Ackert. She said
the boarder had induced her 10 marry
him
The money was in bills Of large de-
nominations. 1t had been taken from a
bureau drawer in Mrs. Smiths bedroom.
She put il there fOr safekeeping, and IL
is alleged her husband was the only one
who knew OF the hiding place except
herself
A search was made for Carlton. Word
was sent 10 the police Of other cities. and
in this way it was learned that Carlton
was in Birmingham. The police say they
were informed he went there from this
city and was married a short time after
the robbery.
The police say a charge Of bigamy will
be made against Carlton. Mrs Smith. as
she calls herself. intends 10 press both
charges, II is said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
BLAST KILLS SEVEN.
Nineteen Children Left FatherleSs
in Bay City, Mich.

Bay City. Mich. Feb. le-Seven men
are dead. one probably fatally injured,
and six more or less seriously injured. as
the result OF the explosion to-day Of the
boiler in L. L. Princing's saw mill, near
Crump.
Apparently there was not enough steam
10 run the mill at fun speed, for the en-
gineer had shut down. The killed were
all in the boiler room. having gone there
TO keep warm when the machinery was
stopped.
Nineteen children were left fatherless
by the explosion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
Lawmakers Split on Court order.
Two Newspaper Men Depart.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. TO Wed.
President Wilson Upheld
Conductor Has Busy Journey.
medals for the Wrights.
3-Sugar Trust Man Goes to Prison.
Taft to Address Financiers.
+Hepburn Wins a Point.
Income Tax Defended.
5-SOciety in Lent
Another Style Show Planned.
editorial
Feminine Fads and Gossip.
S-News Of the Sporting World
-COnger Investigation.
Meat Sold in This City.
11-Commercial and Financial
12-CarTie Nation Wins Suit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
Vision of Slain Mother Prompts Her
SeIf-destructfOn,

SeI-destructfOn.
Philadelphia. Feb. 10-On the ami
versary of her mothers Staying by her
father. Miss Frances D. Floerckey,
talented, wealthy, recently graduated
from the Notre Dame Convent, in Ritten-
house square, put a bullet in her heart
to-day She left a note saying: "The
smiling face of my loving mother
beckoned me into the Silly darkness
The girl, who was inseparable from her
mother prior to the latter's tragic death,
telephoned her intention of suicide to her
lawyer and guardian Just before she fired
the fatal bullet, telling him she was
lonely"
When the lawyer, Frank Stokeley
reached the house a few minutes later IN
q taxicab. that was rushed through the
streets at fifty miles an hour. he found
several policemen and women in the
girls room. She was stretched on q bed
Just under a large picture Of her mother.
In one hand was a crucifix, which she
had evidently held to her lips as she fired
the fatal shot. She had died instantly.
Miss Floerckey. although supplied with
every luxury that money could buy, was
never truly happy from the night that
her father blew out the brains of her
mother and then killed himself while she
was attending the first dance of her life.
When she returned to her home. early
the next morning, with some companions
she was light-hearted and gay. In the
parlor she found the bodies Of her mother
and father. She never recovered from the
shock or the loss.
Her father and mother had been sepa-
rated long time before the murder and
suicide. He returned from New York
and sought an interview with her mother.
As she approached him he fired bullet
in her head. killing her instantly. Then
he fired another into his own head and
dropped lifeless over her body.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-11
OLD FEUDIST ACTIVE.
"0ld Cap" Hatfelds Trigger Finger
Not So Steady.

Bluefeld. W. Va. Feb. 10.-"Old
Cap" Hatfield, eighty years old, head
of the family OF Hatfeld-McCoy feud
fame, says his finger is not so steady
on the trigger as IT might be-
Cap" was visited by United States
deputy marshals, who were searching
for an Illicit still. The old feudist stood
in his doorway and pumped shot after
shot in the direction of the fleeing of
ficers. His unsteady hand was his ex-
cuse for not hitting them
1t is thought that Hatfield is hiding
in the mountains. and a posse has been
formed to storm the Hatfield house some
time to-day.