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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Purely Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. W. Long have
returned from a sojourn Of several
weeks in Florida.
Miss Ada Roberts. of Herndon,
spent last week with her aunt, Mrs.
C. F. Waters. at Edgoten.
Miss Reba Sipe, Of Harrisonville
Va. after a visit t o Miss Bet
Ware, returned home yesterday.
Miss Mary Goldthwaite has return.
ed from visit to her sister, Mrs.
Merrill Russell. OF Elkton.
Mrs. Lucy S. Mast. who was born
in Hopkinsville Sept. s. 1850, died in
Bowling Green Saturday.
Former policeman z. P. wilkins is
now connected with the williamson
Transfer Co.
Joseph R. Wolfe has a detective
position with the L. & N. Railroad
at Jackson. Tenn. but will still live
here.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Peaches to be Scarce.

Even at the risk of having the
statement taken with incredulity, it
can be stated almost positively that
the peach crop has been killed. An
examination of the buds will show
that the germs are all dead. Peaches
cannot stand zero weather and not
only the buds but many Of the twigs
will be found dead. Old fruit grow
ers at Grandview, Ind. report that
the peach crop for 1912 is ruined on
account of the severe January freeze
in that state.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Pension Tax $1.75 Per Capita

Washington, February 5.-The
pension appropriation bill carrying
about $l5S. 200. 900 passed the House
Saturday by a vote Of 245 to .8S.
after several Southern Democrats
had demanded a roll call vote. A
provision excluding pensioners who
live out of the United Stases was
defeated by 100 to 1873. The bill
abOlishes seventeen pension agencies
which have been maintained in Differ
emit cities.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
To Rebuild Again.

The Trustees of the College are
Geo. C. Long, T. L. Metcalfe, DR.. J
E. Stone, DIR. e. c. Anderson. C. H
Bush, w. P. WiDfree, j. H. Bell and
Jas. r. Rash. Of darlington.
The Board held a meeting Satur-
day and decided upon energetic steps
to rebuild at once the partly burned
ell in which the kitchen was located.
The lower floor and the walls of this
wing are in good condition and work
has already been begun to get it un-
der roof as quickly as possible, since
the cooking for the boarding pupils
was done in thisp part Of the building.
1t is expected to be under roof in q
few days.
The rest Of the building must
await financial arrangements to be
put on foot as soon as possible. The
furniture in the dormitory was own
ed By Prof. A. c. Kuykendall. who
had some insurance, but not enough
to cover his losses.
Prof. L E. Foster, Miss Jackman.
Miss Owsley and other teachers lost
some of their effects. Only one pu-
pill, Miss Ruby Smith. roomed in that
building.
Up to the time Of the second fire
the school was called South Kentuc-
ky College.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
MCCraCken Excited.

A bill has been introduced in the
legislature by a member from Fay.
cite county providing for a division
of the county road fund on the pro-
rata basis of taxable property in the
city and county.
The McCracken county Fiscal
court has passed a resolution pro-
testing against the measure, and
copies will be sent to Senator w. V.
Eaton and Representative Robert
Scott.
To back up the resolutions. and to
appear before the legislative com
mittee when the bill is taken up for
a report. the magistrates appointed
a committee to represent the county,
the members of which are: County
Judge Alben w. Barley. County
Attorney Sanders E. Clay. Magis-
trate G. W. Emery and Magistrate
C. M. Ross.
Seven-tenths of the revenue OF
McCracken county is paid by Padu.
cab. The measure would be OF
great benefit to HopkinsvilIe, which
pays about one-third of the county
taxes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Greatness Of Gotham.

A reminder Of what q large city
New York has become is afforded by
the statement that the Borough Of
the Bronx is exceeded interpolation
by only eight cities in the United
States, it numbering more than
4SO, 900 inhabitants at the last CEN
sus. 1t also appears that there are
nine states in the Union, each Of
which possesses less population than
that fast growing section Of the
metropolis. which is now agitating
for home rule. -Springfield Union.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
For MiddieS' Benefit.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The Bates
bill to give Annapolis midshipmen
their commissions as ensigns in the
army. upon their graduation from
the naval academy was favorabIy
reported today by the house commit
tee on naval affairs. Two years
service as. passed midshipmen" now
is required before a graduate of the
academy receives a commission as
ensign.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

after being through the civil war
as an aide on Gen. Lees staff with
out receiving a wound. Col. Beverly
Winfred Wrenn lost his left leg in
New York as the result of stubbing
his toe a month ago. Blood poison
ing developed. ard it was found
necessary to amputate the limb just
below the thigh. Despite his adj
vanced years the colonel stood the
operation well, and it is believed
that he will recover.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Was Buried Here.

Bowling Green. KY, Feb.3.-Mrs.
Lucy S. Mast, after lingering i'll
ness, died at her home in this city.
She was born in Hopkinsville Sep
TENDER 9, 1850. She had resided in
this city for the past eighteen years.
with the exception of three years,
when she made her home in Hop
kinsville. The remains were taken
to Hopkinsville for interment Sun
day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
DISASTROUS
BIG FIRE.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE !
This The Third Fire.

When the fire was discovered the
announcement was made to the com
pany assembled for a recital by Miss
Parent and the crowd left the build
ing without undue excitement and
many at once went to work saving
effects from the building.
The fire department soon respond
ed and worked hard to save what it
could. but the building was doomed
from the first. The most effective
work was in saving the girls dormi-
tory, which was practically connect
ed with the main building by a low
frame building between them. The
firemen worked all night in the freez-
ing weather. the men being drench-
ed with water. Acting Chief E. p.
Fears was sick to begin with but
stayed with his men. John Thomp-
son. who had a chill during the day,
became so sick and had to quit at
Will Turner and Substi-
tute Fireman Herman Johnson each
stuck a nail in his foot and sustained
bad injuries. The walls fell about
as did the large columns
that had stood the other two fires.
Practically all of the old walls will
have to be taken down.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Theodore Roosevelt in an editorial
in the Outlook soys while he is gen.
orally in favor Of woman suffrage he
considers that: 1.-The vital need of
woman. is to war against frivolity
and cold selfshness. The vice and
folly of men and women which lead
to the divorce courts are the curse
of voluntary sterility and are funda-
mental evils Of crime. of capital inn
portance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Here and There

Eggs are 60 cents a dozen in Padu-
cab.
Charles Powell, negro who as
saulted and robbed a young white
woman at Macon, Ca, was taken
from officers and lynched by a mob.
An ice bridge at Niagara Fall
gave way and three people fell to
their death.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
How,s This Z

We ofter One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls 'catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY G CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. ].
Cheney for the last IS years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able 70 carry
out any obligations made by his Arm.
NATIONAL BANK or COMMERCE.
Toledo. o.
Halia catarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
~ all Druggists.
TAks Hall'S FAmily Pnls for constipation
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Very Successful Revival.

Rev. ]. A. McCord, formerly Of
this city, who has chargeof the First
Baptist church at Pinckneyville. ILL.,,
has just closed a three. weeks. revival
at his church, which resulted in
fifty-one additions. The present
membership of the church is nearly
five hundred.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Bryan'S Double Dead.

Manchester, Conn, Feb. 3d.
Frank Abby, William j. Bryan's
double" is dead at his home here,
aged fifty-eight years. Mr.. Abby
was frequently mistaken for Mr..
Bryan, and on occasions enjoyed
carrying out the error to his own
amusement and that of friends who
knew what was going on.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Mr.. James Breathitt. Jr.. an d
bride, nee Miss Natalie Martin. Of
Frankfort, arrived Saturday night
to make their home here.
DIR. T. .. Allen has sold his farms
at st. Elmo and moved into Penn
broke. The Morrison farm was sold
to Mr.. Newell, of Oklahoma, and an
other tract to C. E. Barker.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Accommodation Still Runs.

The L. & N. reconsidered the or
der to take off the Sunday accom-
mediation to Nashville and the train
ran as usual Sunday. and will con-
tinUe for the present.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Former governor Joseph W. Folk
begun an active speaking tour of
souri, as candidate for President.
preliminary contest between him
Ihamp Clark will be settled in a
ution to be held Feb, 20.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Barley and Robbins are already
in the race for Congress in the First
district and several others are want
ing TO run.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Joins The Navy.

Willie L. Nixon, age 10, OF Fruit
Hill, this county, passed the exami-
nation at the Evansville, Ind. naval
recruiting station a few days ago
and is being held at that place until
the consent of his parents is obtain
ed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

San Diego is to plant eucalyptus
fore st of 1000 acres as a municipal
asset. Ought to be a good place for
the politicians to go when they want
10 saw wood and say nothing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Making Good.

Rev. Jos. D. Armistead. a Hop
kinsville boy. now pastor of the
Christian church at Walla Walla,
Wash, has just held a revival in his
church. assisted by Evangelist Yuell.
in which there were 3O3 additions to
the church.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Nashville had the Russion dancers
Friday night with Helena Schmolz
in the leading role. The entire pro-
gram is the Interpretation of Panto-
mine dancing to thestrains of opera
tic music.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Maj. Breathitt'S Condition.

Maj. John W. Breathitt's condi-
ton is slightly improved but he is
still very low, with but small pros
pect Of surviving much longer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

A musical prodijy seven years old
is exciting all France. His name is
Rene Guillou and he halls from
Rennes. He is not only a vistuoso
but a natural composer. He is
hailed as a second Mozart, the great
musician who composed at FIVE years
old.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
Berea BeQueSt.

Under the will of Miss Katherine
Knapp, who was a Boston school
teacher, Berea College is given $1O,-
900 to perpetuate the memory of her
brother, Arthur Mason Knapp.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Raymond Poincaire, Frances new
premier. is said to be the ablest
Frencbman in public life and his
Cabinet the strongest France has
Known in many years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06
For Fourth Class Cities.

Mr.. Douglas, of Boyle. has intro
duced bill giving City Councils Of
fourth class cities the right to say
how the profits Of public utilities
owned by the city shall be used.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

The Indianapolis Federal Grand
jury is about to announce a batch OF
30 indictments against dynamiters
and there is much uneasiness in high
places.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

If you want the best of Dry Clean
ing and Laundry work, why Metcalfe
can give you the desired article at
the least possible cost. Same holds
good in florist line.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Bob Taylor has announced his
candidacy for reelection as senator
from Tennessee. He may be oppos-
ed by former Gov. Patterson.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

would you rather go with.
/, the American. who is to
TO cross the ocean in an air.
Ia More, the Frenchman.
VINO is TO try to fly across Sahara
desert in biplane?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

A British submarine with a crew
of eleven men was lost off Ports
mouth, England
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Mt. Aetna and Senator Hepburn
were both in a state Of eruption
again last week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

The Glidden tour has been abolish
ed, but the bridal tour grows in
popularity.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

1t begins to look like Marse Henry
was taken out sniping by the Down
East bunch.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

A two-faced boy was born in one
of the Eastern States the other day
and his parents are already mapping
out a political career for him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Eggs are 3S cents in Nashville. 30
In st. Louis and IS in New York.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-06

Score one for the grounding.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
DISC0VERY OF SOUTH POLE
 PRINCIPAL TOPIC IN LONDON

A wire directed to Captain Roald Amundsen yesterday who is now at Hobart. Tasmania. seeking informa tion about the Scott expedition and if in his estimation there was a possin;e chance of the British officer having reached the south pole ahead of him brought forth the following reply from the Norwegian explorer: Hobar-, March f1.-It is possible that Captatn Scott rcacehd the south pole ahead Q. me hut hardly probable. for had ho done so he would have erected som" monument. established some means of notifying other explorers he hal reached the spot. Having encounteee no traces of other explorers. and sser no markings over the regian of the south pole which we examined very carefully am of the opinion 1t is im- probable that Captain Scott was al the pole. in advance of my expedition.
 (signed) Roald Amundsen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
Special Nugget scev.ss

Special Nugget scev.ss
 FAIRBANKS March i2-Thr r.- publican primaries were held in the city Saturday. and being well adver iised every person in town who had
 vote that is republicans. and many from the creeks came in c. cast their ballot for t was test of local strength between the Wickersham and Marqtam forces. in this division.
 Thr total number oI votes cast in the primaries being four hundred and seventy four. and the Marquan tick et won on an averag. majority of six ty-fvc all the way through The wickersham ticket went down in d.. feat all the way through in his own city
 Thomas Marquam. who headed one of the tickets Is an attorney of Fair bank. and has been fighter against thu "Gugg for sometime. He is m attorney who has always been fighting the cause of the miners against the capitalists. and was lambastcd land hogs" as he calls claim jumpers. also pencil and hatchet locators, whose aim both from the first. now and Is.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
KILLS MAN WHO
 J|LTEO HER
Special Nugget Service

LOS ANGELES. March l2.-Miss Violet Carver Of Tacoma. Wash. this morning shot and killed J. Edward Edge. a prominent musician, who had tilted her. and refused to marry her after having secured her promise to become his wife and arrangements for the wedding nearly completed.
 The woman Is now unedr arrest charged with murder, Miss Carver having killed her lover on the spot the bullet striking a vital organ, caus ing instant death.
 At the police station Miss Carver stated the man had rejected her and the circumstances warranted her in killing him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
Special Nugget Service.

SEATTLE. March ll.-Saturday morning when Charles Hufford. the drummer. came up for sentence. hay ing been found guilty of killing Miss Gladys Tesche. the judge pronounced life imprisonment up"n the guilty person.
 The crime was committed by Huf- ford on New Years eve when a crowd of merry makers were enjoying the celebrations that would ring our tho old. and ring in the New Year"
 Miss Tesche had been bothered by c. II. Hufford. the salesman. for some time and whenever he was In town could not leave the house without be- ing accosted by him
 New Years evening she knew the
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
ASQu|TH TRYING
 TO END STRIKE
Spse,sI Nugget Service.

Pps~tut Nbb5cN ''e"'
 LONDON. March l2.-Prims Minia t,r Asquith is working ;o bring 10 an end ,h. coan -trikc now on. He ha- secured an agreement of the coal op. orttors to meet with him and the l,v-ramcnt representative" tn see If som, agreement cannot he reached
 The representative ot tho miner have also agreed ,o meet with the gov crnmont officials and 10 avoid any complications. and allow either side to gay the other cay, in the operators and strike representatives are signing an agreement to meet in conference by what IS termed thc round robin" il being impossible to tell who ~"r" the first to sign the agreement
 Asquith believes the bringing 'o- gether of the operators and miner. also the government representatives will ba the means of having the StirKe adjusted
 World Wide Strike Antie, pa,ed.
 LONDON. March l2.-It is believed that q world wide trlkc in the anthra cite coal industry will b. the outcom" of the coal strike now on in the Uni ted Kingdom \ general .trike throughout the world Is anticipated
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
Special Nugget Service.

FRANKFORT. March l2.-Speaker of the House Champ Clark addressed the members of tn legislature yes terday afternoon and stated the only issue in the coming national campaisn between the republicans and denc- crats was that of the tariff.
 We can trump up many blanks an3 advance many theories for the coming election. but there will only he cloaks 10 modify the real issue, to prevent it standing forth in bold relief. Fcr my part I rather come out fair ar square and maket the fight on the question of tariff. That is about tEe only difference between the two ns . tIonal parties today. Insurgency. ir- dependents. progressives. and all such are merely political-'clap-tr to catch certain voters I for one would
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
Special Nugget Service.

LONDON. March 12-The United Kingdom is now expericncing lots of excitement over the discovery Of the south pole many contending that Cap tain Robert Falcon Scott of the Royal navy. was at the pole ahead of Cap tain Roald Amundsen the subject of King Haakon.
 lively interest K taken in the controversy and the papers are mka- ing much out of the contention. Wires are flashed back and forth and wag- CTS are being placed on the British captain having reached the south pole ahead of Amundsen.
 The London Times has offered q reward of considerable size to the first person sending to that paper an au- thentic account of the whereabouts of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. the ex- plorer in charge of the British exped- ition.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
AGREES
 ON CANAL RATES
Special Nusse. Scr" cs

wASHINGTON. March ii.-Thc house committee having in charge the bill for providing rates through the Panama canal. for all merchandise. have agreed upon a maximum rate of $i.2e per ton.
 This is an international rate for all tonnage through the canal. when com pleted. and the commission having the rates in charge can lower the amount. the minimum being within their jor- isdiction to lower to such amounts that will provide sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the canal. No preference is allowed to American bottoms
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
YUAN TO TAKE OATH
 OF OFFICE AT PEkIN

people electinG delegates instructed fo the national convention, or by sending proxies
 The date for the ealing of na' ,ional election has not been set. nor will !t until the present crisis has passed and all uprising stamped out. President Yuan will have full charge. in conjunction with the cabinet and Dr Sen. during the reconstruction period. and the moving Of the provis- ional capital from Ranking 10 Pekin ia believed will put stop to the up rising so frequent Of late.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
Special Nugget Service.

HAWKING. March 1i.-Acting Pres lden Yuan Shi Kai will take the oath of office as executive of the provis- ional government in Pekin. The mern- bers of the cabinet of the provisional government are now preparing to journey to Pekin to make that the capital of the new republic. and there they will administer the oath to Presi- dent Yuan.
 Later the assembly will choose q permanent president. and this will be brought about by an election. with the
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
PETITION
 FOR WAR VESSELS

man was in town hut wanted 10 toin the merry makers, So invited her mother 70 20 along with her for pro- lection IL was beautiful Sunday evening. the mother and daughter were strolling down town when Hut- ford. came down a side street. rushed up to his sweetheart" who spurned his love. fired four shots into her body killing her almost Instantly The mother grappled with the murderer. and screamed to the top Of s,er voice. but the crazed lover broke away and dashed down rhe stree; only to b. overtakcn and knocked down by a policeman on a motor cycle
 The home paper is the N"ms os'iy AunnAS
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
W|CkERSHAm TICKET DEFEATED
MAR0UAN OF FAIRBANKS WON
 AVERAGE MAJORITY OF 65

to do the prospector and miner ou' oi his just rights
 Tom" Marauam. a. he h well known in the Fairbanks country. is the friend of the miner and it is well known fact he and the ticket headed by him was the only me hat could have been placed In the acid that would have downed the delegate.
 The complete victory O: q. NJ quam ticket is another proof that Delegate Wickersham's poou'autS E e. the wan here in his owc district Last fall in a Joint debate ,t,. people voted against his bone ful" bii and |, ok the delegate to task for having accomplished nothing since hc has rep rc.cuied Alaska for uearl, ~, .a- il. ,cnsress
 (. as Heron a,r,ved |, tsrosnka.
 FAIRBANKS. siarch i:.--S,nity tho day following the repuhl.eaH sri maries. Chas Heron. of Eon',. whp IS en route to the republican tps.t. .rioi convention to he held at Cordova on the 30th arrived. and received Q fine ovation. He ia travelling with . sled bearing the symbol Of the G. O..
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-03-12
MEXICAN REBELS ROUTED. Special Nugget Ser.'ies

MEXICO CITY. March 12.-A battle took place yesterday afternoon be- tween the government forces and the rebels undre Gomez. The insurrectoS were routed after a fierce battle. rnak- ing their escape into the country leav- ing one hundred and fifty os the mum Der dead upon the field