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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
STRIKING EXAMPLE.

"Pa, what is an optimist5"
Gan optimist, son, is a man who
tries to do his own cooking when his
wife is out Of town"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01

The next Telephone
Directory will be printed
at an early date. II you
intend to put in a tele-
phone, or want your list
Ing changed i'm any way,
call the ManaOer at
once.
CHRISTIAN-T0DD TELEPHONE
COMPANY.
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For Sale.

One good second hand. H. P,
horizontal international gasoline en-.
CINE, in good running order, at a
bargin.
PLANTERS HARDWARE co.
Incorporated.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
THE WAY.

"How do you manage to keep such
a clean record with so many of your
cranky relationsY'
"Just use soft soap"
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ITS KIND.

"Why do you select this portrait of
your wife? 1t is anything but a
speaking likeness"
"That's why / prefer it,"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01

DR.. d. II Erkiletian. Residence
phone 27s. Office TO be announced
later. Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
Constitutional Amendment No. |

Are you in favor of
the proposed Constitu-
tional A m en- d m e n t
which will allow the en-
ployment of convict la
Dor upon public roads
and bridges?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01

Three women have announced that
they will run for aldermen in the
Spring elections in Chicago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
COUNCILMEN.

Senator Ollie James predicts a
Democratic victory in New Jersey.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
Preferred Locals.

FOR SALE.-New Singer Sewing
Machine. Phone 1063.-Advertise-
ment,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01

See ]. H. Dagg for contracting
building and general repair work of
all kinds. Phone 476.
Advertisement.
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Notice To Tax PAYERS

The tax books are;now ready and
taxes are due. Psy.now and avoid
the penalty.
LOWE JOHNSON, S. C. G.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01

"Why ls this man working so hardf"
"To hide his property and pay NO
taxes"
The same conditions exist in Ken
lucky to-day and the same opportunity
for a change presents itself and II is
time for 1.-THE Cow Counties" in Ken
lucky to show their power and force
a fair division OF taxation.
BY subjecting the millions Of dollars
OF personal property 20 the payment
OF taxes, farms and town lots would
be relieved as in other states with
modern tax laws. Ia Pennsylvania
there's 30 state tax Oh farm lands ard
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-11-01
YEs.[... ]
No..[..l
Constitutional Amendment No. z

Are you in favor of
the proposed Constitu- YES
tional Amendment to
Section III of the Con-
stitution of Kentucky,
which proposed amend
ment will allow the
classification of proper
ty for taxation, and
which provides that
laws passed pursuant
to said amendment
shall be submitted to a
vote of the people? NO..O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
LITTLE PROGRESS IN
VAND|VER TRIAL
Attorneys Wrangle Over
Submitting Certain
Evidence

Montgomery, April 1.-(Spe cial.)-
The question of whether certain evil
dence should be submitted by the state
brought little progress in the trial of
Henry f. Vandiyer in the criminal
court here today. When court con-
vened at $3.50 a. m. attorneys on both
sides began to contest over whether
certain witnesses for the defense should
be allowed to testify. This point was
brought up several times during the
morning and each time the jury was
sent from the room and the attorneys
delivered long arguments to the court.
The defense was endeavoring to show
the contested witness that insomuch
that the state had presented through
G. Walter Jones evidence tending TO
show that the latter was continually
harassed by Vandiver the defense had
right to introduce evidence to show
that Vandiver instead was endeavoring
to help Jones and continually worked
in his interest during his trial for the
murder of Sloan Rowan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
FATHER Of OXFORD
WOMAN IS LOST
Mrs. Jesse Mckee Loses
Parent in Terrible Catas-
trOphe in Dayton

Admission, April 1.-(SpeeiaD-The father
of Mrs Jesse Mckee of Oxford was
among the victims of the flood at Day
ton, O., according to news received by
Mr.. and Mrs Mckee. Mrs. Mckee also
had a brother in the same city, and no
information has been received as to his
whereabouts since the fatal disaster of
last Tuesday. Mr.. Mckee came to Ok
ford some time ago from Ohio and is
connected with the Square Deal Plumbing
company.
The Rev. w. T. Allan. pastor of st.
Dukes Episcopal church at Jacksonville.
who preached at Grace church in this
city Sunday, left Monday for Birming-
ham, in which city he will speak to the
White Cross Single Standard league chap
ters at st. Mary's church and at Howard
college. DR.. Allan is chairman for the
United States of this league. and has 1t
well organized over the SOUTH He pro-
poses to soon retire from the active min
istry and devote his entire time to the
work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
.DEMOPOL|S TO HAVE
$4,000 SCHOOL
Council Decides to Erect a
New Building-Equip-
ment Fund Raised

Demopolis. April 1.-(Special) THAT
Demopolis is to have fine new school
building up to date in every detail was
announced after recent meeting of the
city council The sum of $4,000 will be
expended on the building alone. The
Ladies' School Improvement association
has undertaken to raise $500 by subscrip-
tion for equipment.
For the first time in many weeks the
Tombigbee is again within its banks.
Hundreds of acres were inundated by the
two rivers Planting in the overfowed
section will be delayed several weeks
longer.
Indications are that more corn and less
cotton will be planted this season. The
high prices of fertilizers, especially nitrate
of soda, will be factor in reducing the
cotton acreage.
Many new residents from Ohio, Ken
tucky and Tennessee have moved into this
part of the alfalfa belt this spring.
large number of planters are seeking
new alfalfa farms. or enarging their
fields already started. All the alfalfa
made in this section was sold several
moIths ago. More cattIe. corn, oats and
alfalfa may be seen this spring than ever
before, showing that our people are
awake to the true means of meeting boil
weevil conditions.
One of the many useful activities of
the Boy Scouts is shown in their good
work now being carried on in connec-
tion with the construction of a new and
well equipped schoolhouse for Demopo-
lis. The boys are ready to put on but
ton sale, the proceeds to be applied to the
school equipment fund. There are two
contesting divisions and the boys are
each anxious to be on the winning side
1t is hoped to raise a large sum by this
method. The buttons are to be sold at
20 cents each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
FUG|TVES CAUGHT
AT HUNTSVILLE
Two Wanted at Chatta-
nOOga Charged With
Murder

[ Huntsville April 1.-(Special) Charged
with the murder of Hebrew merchant
in Chattanooga several days ago, John
and Gus Smith, negroes. were picked up
here and lodged In jail and are being
held for the sheriff at Chattanooga. They
have confessed the crime and will prob
ably waive thesrights of requisition.
The men were arrested by Deputy Sher-
iff N. L. Pierce as they were trying to get
through the Southern railway yards on
their tramp toward the west. A woman
named Maggie Goodrich accompanied
them. She said they had walked nearly
all of the way from Chattanooga, steal
ing ride for a short distance at time
and camping on the roadside at night.
The men confessed their crime to the ar
resting officer and John Smith admitted
that he was an escaped convict, for
whose capture a reward of Sl00 has been
offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
KIDNEY AND
BLADDER TROUBLES
Conquered By Kings
Royal Germetuer

II you start the day worried and tired,
sore. stiff legs and arms and muscles, an
aching head, burning and bearing down
pains in the back-worn out before the
fay begins, take Kings Royal Germe-
tuer; before and after meals and on
going to bed, you will be strong, we'll
and vigorous with no more bladder
trouble pains from stiff joints, sore
muscles, rheumatic suffering, aching
back or kidney disease.
For any form of bladder trouble or
kidney weakness the action of King's
Royal Germetuer is healing and cures
the worst cases. These sufferers who
are in and out of bed half dozen times
a night will appreciate the rest, COM
fort and strength Kings Royal Germe-
tuer gives.
This new treatment absolutely con-
quers all uric acid troubles by DESTROY
ing the germs, and gives the comfort
that always comes to those who have
perfect kidneys Kings Royal Germe-
tuer oyercomes the effect of uric acid
poison, drives 1t from the system and
prevents its cause so as to give perfect
health and strength.
Kings Royal Germetuer sold by all
druggists. 81 per large bottle, or sent
by express prepaid. Circular and medi-
cal advice free. Ellis, Lillybeck Drug
Company. Memphis. Tenn. Sold In
Birmingh ham by Collier Drug Company.
Twentieth street, North.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
THINKS CHARGE
FOR MAIL TUBE SERVICE HIGH

Tube Service company is anxious to sell
the government its franchises, tubes and
patents. They either want to make this
sale or get Congress now to agree to
renew the contract for another 10 year
period or longer. The commission Of
which / am democratic member from
the House, was appointed to investigate
the cost of this service, to Investigate
the question of the extent of the patents
the extent of the franchises, and what
1t would cost the government should thew
determine to continue this service after
the expiration of the 10 year contract to
put IN similar pneumatic tubes, or what
1t would cost the government to buy and
take over the tubes of the American
Pneumatic Tube Service company. From
the investigation up to the present II an
pears to me that the cost per mile for
the service rendered is excessive"
Mr.. Blackmon confirmed the appoint
ment of II. r. Rails to the postmaster
ship at Piedmont. Mr.. Rails is an uncle
of Mrs. Fred l.. Blackmon
Mr. Blackmon left Tuesday morning
on the Birmingham Special for Wash.
ington, where he is engaged in special
committee work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
INNOVATION IN
RELIGIOUS WORK
Two Entirely New Lines to
Be Presented at Sunday
School Convention

Montgomery, April 1.-(Special Two
lines of Sunday school work which are
entirely new to the majority of Alabama
Sunday school workers are to be present
ed at the approaching state Sunday
school convention to be held in Hunts
Vile, April IS, 16, IL One is THE Pock-
ct Testament League of the World, q
which has been in successful operation in
Birmingham for more than a year, and
is now to be brought before the Sunday
school workers of the entire state. r. A.
Clayton, superintendent of the Pocket
Testament league department of the Bir-
mngham Sunday School association, is
to give the address on this subject.
The other Is The Mothers depart
ment," one of the most recent of all
modern Sunday school developments. Sc
far as is known, there are only two
Mothers departments" in Alabama, one
in the Troy Methodist Sunday school, and
the other in the Southside Baptist Sun
day school of Birmingham. Mrs. b. I.
Douglas, the founder and superintendent
of the mothers department in the Troy
Methodist Sunday school will discuss this
subject at the elementary conference on
the second day of the conference
Another innovation in the State Sunday
school convention this year will be a
stereopticon lecture on Life and Work
in China, by Rev. A. Y. Napier, a mis-
sionary to China, who is at home on
furlough. This will be given the first
night of the convention and will be one
of the leading features.
State Secretary Palmer, on his return
from visits to various sections of the
state, finds that the interest in the state
cnnNanfina iey ore tat. fl,<,. ~,
any previous year, and that already three
cities have invited the 1914 convention.
Mobile, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa have
already extended invitations and guaran-
teed the expenses. Each of these cities
expects to send a carload or train load of
Boosters to Huntsville and the compe-
tition is already very KEEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
FOR MARBURY SCHOOL
Principal Receives Diploma From
Willingham-Means School Up
to Standard Glass

Marbury, April 1.-(SpeciaD-To the
school of Marbury, district No. q, be-
longs the distinction of holding the first
official diploma issued by the state board
OF education showing such school as Of
nclally recognized in this state as a stan
dard school,
The principal. Miss Alice Craig, re-
ceived from the superintendent of educa-
uon this morning an official diploma is
sued showing the school account of its
many excellencies in furnishing equip
ment anc nine months yearly mainten-
ance, as belonging to standas class. This
Is the first official diploma issued since
the state department of education put
iortn eHorts to determine how many Of
the public schools are worthy of being
recognized in this classification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

Admission, April 1.-7(speciaL) )-congress-
man Fred L. Blaekmon, who came down
from Washington to visit his mother,
who is i'll. says that in his opinion and
1toging from Investigations that have
been conducted. the cost per mile charged
the government for the pneumatic mail
tube service is excessive. Mr.. Black
mon is a member of the committee of
the House appointed to investigate the
cost of the service.
Mr.. Blaclsmon said: eThe American
Pneumatic Tube Service Company of
America has a contract of 10 years with
the government TO furnish pneumatic
service in the cities of New York, Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Chicago and st. Louis.
1t is now operating AZ miles of eight inch
tube between the central postoffices and
the terminal stations and congested busi-
ness centers in the cities named.
THE contract expires in 1916. The gov
ernment is now paying S17,00 per mile pei
annum for this service. The Pneumatic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
RAILS WILL BE GIVEN
PIEDMONT OFFICE
Despite Opposition, Black
mon Says Senate Will Con-
firm Appointment

Anniston April -(SpeciaD-Some OF
the residents of Piedmont have been
loudly protesting against the appointment
of H. r. Rails to the postmastership at
that place. 1t is said, and there is some
speculation now as to how they will re-
ceive the confirmation of the appointment
by Congressman Fred l.. Blackmon, who
returned to Washington Tuesday. Mr..
Blackmon said the appointment would be
confirmed by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
MYSTERY SURROUNDS
YOUNG MANS DEATH
Turner South Found i'm Florence Sew
eral Days Since With Cash in
His Dead, Dies

Florence, April 1.-(SpeciaD-Turn
South, young man of this city, died at
the home of his uncle, Sheriff Jesse Dow
dy, this morning, under peculiar circum-
stances. Nearly two weeks ago his friends
found him in a livery stamle, hereft of
his mind, with a big cash in his head
He moved around among his friends in
this condition, apparently in semi-con-
scious condition. An operation was per-
formed on his head Saturday night, with
out avail. The mystery is, how was he
wounded?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

in this city April % to fill a contemplated
vacancy in the position of fourth class
postmaster at Isoachapoka, this county.
The compensation at this office for the
past fiscal year was SSH. Applicants for
examination must reside within the ter
ritory supplied by the post office. Any
information regarding this examination
can be secured from Dallas b. Smith,
Jr, the local secretary at Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
FRIENDS REGRET
ATLANTA SHOOTING
Wounding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson Graham Causes
Concern in Huntsville

Huntsville, April 1.-(Special. .)--Hunts-
vile friends of all parties concerned in
the shooting of Wilson Graham and his
wife by ID. Il. Guerrant have read of the
occurrance with a great deal of regret.
Graham was formerly manager of the
Graham Ice Cream company, and has
great many friends He is a son of the
late Capt. Albert S. Graham of the South
ern railway. His wife was Miss Cham
bliss Rand, daughter of Jackson Rand.
business man and capitalist. Both We're
members of the younger social set.
Guerrant is also a former resident of
Huntsville and was cashier of the South
ern Bell Telephone company. The af-
fair is all the more regretted because of
the fact that Graham and Guerrant are
both members of the Huntsville lodge of
Elks, and were heretofore good friends.
The Huntsville dispensary made 23520
sales during the "a days of February
and cleared net profit of $3,147.07 The
aggregate of the sales amounted to $3.50. 40.
the smallest days register showing s254.90
and the largest s11n.15. The months
business was slightly below the average.
Roy Hughes. city drummer for local
jobbing house, was thrown out of his
buggy yesterday afternoon when his
horse took fright at a train and his left
leg was broken.
Limestone county people expect to have
the greatest fair this year that they have
ever held before. There is more interest
among the farmers than ever and the
directors of the association will meet next
week to choose dates for the fair, which
Is usually held early in the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Ball Magnates Work Roads

Admission, April 1.-(Speclal. .)-John Can
eel, manager of the Rochester Hustlers;
silk" O'Lauchlin, the famous umpire,
and C. II. Mitchell, former president Of
the Admission club of the Southeastern,
got mired in a bog hole northwest of this
city Sunday and blocked the roadway for
several hours, having to work the roads
with brush and gravels before they could
pull their car out of the mire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
BURNING KEROSENE 4.
OVERTURNS IN LAP

Admission, April --(Special)-When an
oil lamp by which she was reading over
turned about quart of kerosene oil
poured into the lap Of Mrs. c. s. Kirk
patrick Monday night and caught fire.
She sustained no serious injuries, but
her cheek was painfully burned. The
woman was frightened and her escape
from death is considered miraculous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
KapIan Has Married

Admission, April -(Special)-A Apropos
of the announcement that Robert Kap-
Ian. son of the wealthy Admission He
brew. l.. H. Kaplan, who died several
wears ago, has withdrawn his contest of
his fathers will, 1t is stated that young
Kaplan has married, and he thereby falls
heir to $50 per month more under the
terms of the will, although he has not
claimed the extra allowance, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
CITY Court in Session

Admission, April 1.-tSpeclal 1.-THE Grim
1nal term of the city court of Admission
convened Monday afternoon. Most of the
cases on the docket are for alleged va
grancy and violations of the prohibition
law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
Sacred Harp Singing

oneonta April 1.-t Special )-The
sacred Harp singing Sunday at One
onfa drew large crowd to the city
Tnere We're perhaps 300 visitors from
out the city. Leaders in the singing
came from Birmingham, Gadsden. Gull
man and other points and put in the
day from a. m. to p m. singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

The Lee county pension warrants for
the quarter beginning April 1 have been
received at the probate Office here and
are ready for distribution today. The
warrants consist Of II in the first class,
S25 each; "A in the second class, $40 each;
24S in the third class, SIG each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
MODERN 4 STORY
HOTEL AT TROY
The New Building Will Be
Ready for Guests Some
time in August

Troy, April 1-(SpeciaD-James G..
Dowd, proprietor of the New Troy hotel.
has leased the new hotel being erected
by ]. f. Morgan. The new hotel will be
ready for occupancy by August, although
it will not be completed entirely until a
little later. The hotel is four stories high.
the offices. dining room, etc. to occupy
the first floor. There will be so rooms
above the first floor; private and public
baths. tseam heat and telephone in each
room.
Probate Judge Edmonson says that the
county has suffered loss of approxi-
matey $4,000 on account of the heavy
rains during the last few weeks.
x21.7O RICHMOND, VA,
AND RETURN, APRIL rs
9-13-14 LIMIT 23D.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
THROUGH SLEEPING CAR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

NICELY FURNISHED 5-ROON cor
TAGE. 11TH AVENUE. SOUTH. NEAR
SfH STREET.. FURNISHINGS AND
LEASE FOR SALE. BARGAIN. MUST
ELL tteMEDIATELY. ADDRESS B-Ss,
CARE AGE-HERALD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER OF ROSE
CROIy WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL
MEETING WEDNESDAY,, APRIL 2. Az
3 y. NJ. ELECTION AND INsTALLA-
TION OF OFFICERS.
N. l.. MEWHINNEY.
w. MASTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
CIVIL ENGINEERS
SURVEY DAM SITE
Little River Power Com
pany Will Erect Dam at
Fort Payne

Fort Payne, April 1.--(special. 20. N.
Orcutt has a group of civil engineers at
Little River falls on Lookout mountain,
near Fort Payne They are beginning
work surveying and arranging for the
erection of the dam at this place, which
has been in contemplation by the Little
River Power company for several years.
This company will use the power made
by this dam to furnish power and light
to the neighboring cities and towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

Work has been begun on the erection of
a new derrick by the Wills Valley Oil
and Gas company, TO replace the one
which was destroyed by the storm last
Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

The storehouse and entire stock of
goods of j. e. Hunt of Oakbowery, a
small village 10 miles north of this place,
were destroyed by fire Sunday morning
about 1:30 o'clock. rhe theory is that
the store was first robbed and then fired.
The loss is about $1,000 partially covered
by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

A civil service examination will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

DIR. j. 3. Harason, president of the De-
Kalb County bank at this place, has
returned home from Birmingham, where
he has been for several weeks for treat
ment at the st. Vincents hospital. He
is somewhat improved. but is not well.
He. accompanied by his wife, will leave
Tuesday for Brunswick. Ca, to spend
several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02

There is an epidemic of measles here,
there being at the present time some
thing over 100 cases. Mumps and whoop-
ing cough have also been prevalent in
town this winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-02
BISHOP bECKW|TH
GOING TO OPEL|KA
Episcopal Bishop Will Con-
firm Classes There and
at Auburn April 13
Spring Hats

Opelika, April 1.-(SpeciaD-Th Rt. Rev.
c.. NJ. Beckwith OF Montgomery, bishop
of the Alabama diocese Episcopal church
will confirm classes at Opelika and Au-
burn Sunday, April 13.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-02-10
CRUSHED TO DEATH
w. ID. CARAWAY. FRISCO CONDTC-
TOR LOSES. LIFE WHILE COUP
LING CARS AT VICTORIA.

- HHMEA NaWaE eE-tr HL. All na
w ID. Carraway, a Frisco conductor
well known on this end of the line, was
crushed to death between a motor car
and a trailer he was attempting to cou-
pie together on a curve at Victoria late
Saturday night. He died within ten
minutes after the accident. The funeral
was held at Victoria this afternoon.
Mr. carraway, who was 3S years old,
leaves an 1~l-year-Old son, who resides
with his grandparents at Seadrift.
Texas. Mr.. Carraway was a member Of
the Order of Railway Conductors. Di-
vision 593 at kingsville, and this order
conducted the funeral at Kingsvillc.
The victim Of the accident was reliev-
ing Conductor McLain at the time he was
killed.