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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
OLD HATS PUT TO GOOD USE
Discarded Headwear Finally Winds
Up In Homes for the Aged
and Unfortunate.

A man wearing a derby hat went
into New York hat store the other
day to purchase a hat When he had
selected one that suited him he hand
ed the clerk the money for the new
hat, together with the derby.
Here, take this" said the purchas-
er. Il have some bundles to carry
home and do not want to add any
thing to my burden. Give me a check
and win call in for the hat on Mon
day"
The clerk gave a check to the man
and then remarked to a customer who
had overheard the conversation:
"He will never return for that old
hat. It is so old that he wouldn't be
bothered carrying II home, so he de-
cided to leave 1t here. excusing his
act by declaring that he had other
bundles to carry. Giving him a check
was just a mere formality; that's why
we made up the checks out Of cheap
material"
Men must leave a large number of
old hats here in a season." inquired
the customer
Eyes, they do" responded the clerk.
but we have a method of disposing
of them"
"How?" inquired the interested Gus
toner.
We'll, we hold all the hats left us
until the end of the season. Then we
send them to old mems homes, where
there is always demand for such
headgear. The officers of the institu-
tons divide the old hats among the
inmates, who are delighted to get
them. Isn't that a better plan than
throwing them in the waste heap?"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
COSTLY BICYCLE LESSON.

President Poincare of France, who
was present at the finish of a recent
cycle meet at Paris, the great BIZ
cycle race of the year, told the win
ner an amusing story of his own first
and only attempt to ride a bicycle.
81 have always been afraid of BIZ
cycles" he said, ''but IN 1892 a
friend, who is now a well-know law
yer, was very anxious that l should
learn to ride. He persuaded me to
mount his own bicycle on a quiet
path in his garden. He helped me
into the saddle, gave the machine a
little push, and waited to see what
would happen. He did not wait very
long. l rolled ten yards at great
speed and crashed into a rose bush
which had cost him 500. The rose
bush never recovered from the eff
fects of my visit and l have never
ridden bicycle since"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
PRECIOUS STONES IN DEMAND
From Earliest Times They Have Been
Accorded High Esteem and
Admiration.

In robberies now being reported
from day to day there is reminder
Of expenditures that defy the high
cost Of living, and Of trade that
prospers however Others may lam
guish. As civilization grows more
complex and populations multiply,
new sources Of precious stones are
sought out and fresh values utilized.
To the old vocabulary unfamiliar
names are being added. We know
all about sapphires, rubies and en-
eralds, about the beryl, the garnet,
the topaz, the chrysoprase and the
tourmaline. How many of us could
identify the california;, the vesu-
vianite, the beneotite, or pick out
from other gems genuine bits of
viriscite, amatrice, uthlite and chlor-
utahlite?s Yet the use Of all these
for decorative purposes is on the in
crease; in the United States alone
it has reached an output value of
over half a million dollars.
Turn to the most ancient of
precious stones, the diamond. Leg
end assures us that it was a power
to conjure with in the days of the
Mahabarata, 5000 years ago; it
flashed out from the breastplate of
the Jewish high priest in biblical
times. Long before the mines of
Golconda turned it out to be cut
and polished for the use of Indian
potentates the campaigns Of Alex
ander the Great had brought knowl-
edge Of it to Europe, and diamonds
were already priced by the Romans
in the first century of the Christian
era. But they were not fairly in
use until after the fourteenth. The
fuller modern supply began with the
discoveries in Brazil 800 years
later, and was extended by the dis
coveries in Australia, Borneo, Java,
Singapore and Siam. 1t eliminated
toward the later part of the nine
tenth century in the epoch-making
operations of the African mines,
which have already created a new
civilization and helped to build up
a new empire south of the equator
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
MILLIONS or TONS OF SODA
Natural Deposits IN British East A.
RIGA Form an Almost Inexhaust-
Ible Supply.

The railroad builders in British
East Africa have just completed a
branch from the main Uganda line
to the shores of Lake Mogadi, where
there is a marvellous soda deposit.
Normally this strange lake appears
as if it had frozen and snow had
fallen, and that the snow had then
partially thawed and frozen solid
again. The heat is extreme. The
soda burns the feet through the boots
and the crystalline spikes, which look
like hoarfrost, viii pierce any but
the thickest sole. After the rains
there is a layer of water over the
greater part of the lake, which turns
a lovely pink color, giving the whole
a wonderfully beautiful appearance.
By moonlight the scene is most
weird and never to be forgotten. 1t
is estimated that the lake contains
at least 200,000,000 tons of crystal
line substances composed almost
equally of carbonate and bicarbonate
Of soda in the natural state, and con-
tinually fed by surface and under
ground streams of saturated soda
liquor. 1t is intended to begin tap
ping this inexhaustible store OF
wealth Immediately.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
lndlvlduallsm.

A condition OF society that will per-
nit the individual to acquire the full
measure OF reward for labor. be IL
done with brain or Drawn; that will
restrain the strong from impinging
on the weak; that viii nurture a
kindly humanity for the helpless and
Afflicted; that viii not coddle in in
dolence the degenerate progeny Of
worthy parents; that viii assure to
the thrifty the necessities and fair
share. of the pleasures Of life. and
yet permit of an accumulation TO this
end; and that they may provide for
themselves and their dear ones
against the time of the lengthening
shadows. when the days work shall
aave been done.-John b. Miller
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
rae REToRr coURrEoUs.

He (sareashcaly)-I like 'ths
soft pillow of a woman's mind"
She (coldly)-Yes, l suppose il
helps you to bolster your mind up
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
NOT A MONOPOLY.

at is one of the cruel prerogatiyel
of poverty that pinches people"
THAT'S nothing. So does a 20
licersn."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
THE POINT.

"Did that fellow insult you by
offering you a drink?"
"Yes, he did"
"But did you swallow the insultY
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
A coouETTE.

"Has petty Miss Flirting col.
Letting fad?"
"Yes, and l think it is for collect
ing engagement rings"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-09
! c. HOOE. ARt

Cultivate Voice With the Smile.
THE voice with the smile wins. "
Thus runs a sign in a telephone ex-
change where many persons work.
Its usefulness is not confined to tele
phone oYerators-Youth's Companion
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
WAR CLOUDS AGAIN LOOM
LARGE OVER FAR EAST
HeIat'ons Between Russia and Aus
trla In Dangerous state of Tension
Because Of Dispute over Albania.

London.-The danger Of q rupture
among the great European powers
over the Balkan imbroglio has not YET
passed. No progress is being made
by the ambassadors at their confer.
ences toward reconciling the widely
divergent Views of Austria-H hungary
and Russia regarding the boundaries
OF Albania. Present indications seem
to point to an early abandonment OF
the ambassadorial attempt to bring
the two powers on to the same plat
form.
Difficult and serious is the de-
scription OF the situation given In
diplomatic quarters In London on Sat.
urday.
Montenegro has further infamed
matters by making another appeal for
Russian support. This latest appeal
closes with the words. "Scutari or
death" Austria-Hungary continues
resolutely to refuse to consider the
severance Of Scutari from Albania.
No date has been set for the next
meeting OF the ambassadors, as no i'm
means of dissolving the dead
lock Is apparent.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
AMERICANS ARE
VICTIMS OF MOB
RESIDENTS OF MEXICO ASSAULT
ED WHILE PEACEFULLY PASS
ING THROUGH THE STREETS.
Populace Of Mexico City and Other
Parts Of the Republic lnflamed
Against Citizens Of This Country
by Prominent Mexican Officials.

Washington. - Measurements by
Mexican federal officials concerning
the intentions of the United States In
the present crisis, which SO infiamed
the populace in the capital Saturday
are being made throughout the repub-
lie with similar effect. Consul Kirk
reported to the state department Sun.
day that anti-American feeling ran
high in Manzanillo and throughout the
countryside on account of unauthor.
lied statements about the intended &C
ton of the American government,
Demonstrations against Americans
have been made in other Mexican Pa
cifc ports and 1t became necessary to
hold the cruiser Denver at Acapulco
until the arrival of the South Dakota
IN that port on Saturday, so bitter
outbreaks resulting in some
cases In assaults upon American citi-
who were ~peaceably passing
the streets.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
FOOD SUPPLY EXHAUSTED
LONG BEFORE DEATH CAME
Only a Small Quantity of Tea Found
When Bodies Of Captain Scott and
Companions Were Recovered.

London.-A dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Christchurch, N. e., says
that full details of Scott's return jour.
ney will reveal a still more glorious
page OF history when they are pub
lished than the brief official nara
tive.
1T is stated" says the Mail, that
Lieutenant Evans was assisted by his
comrades from the pole until his death
and that every n Of food was ex.
hausted long before death came to
SCOTS party. Only a small quantity
OF tea was found with the bodies.
which We're discovered in the follow.
ing positions:
Scott, sitting with his back to the
t%entpole. Between his head and the
tentpole he had placed his diary as a
support to his head. DR.. Wilson and
Lieutenant Bowers we're lying in their
sleeping bags.
POSSIBLY an expedition will be sent
Tor the bodies next summer. A me.
0SOIl, WllSOu and covers
was erected on Observation hill. II
was constructed of jarrah wood and
will last for ages.
Members of the expedition indicate
the possibility Of disappointment at
Amundsen forestalling them look the
'~suffening' out of SCOTS party for the
return journey.
While descending B~eardmora
glacier h route was found to be for.
rloly rough and many DISTINCTIONS
to twelve feet high had to be climb.
ed' which resulted in the explorers he.
badly bruised or strained Tho
of Lieutenant Camnba,1,s
party are in masn,f,c.n.
health considering the terrible nriva'
they underwent in an igloo
where they led a primitive existence
Ior SIX and one-half months. Thev
nad a regular physical drill. Their
only literature was David Conner
held OF. which one chapter was road
loud daily.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Trust Officials Sent to Jail.

Cincinnati.-President John H. Pat
terson Of the National Cash Register
company of Dayton, Ohio, was SEN
fenced to serve one year in the coun-
ty Jail at Troy, Ohio, and to pay a
line of $4,000 for violation of the Sher-
mar antitrust law. Twenty-eight
other officials and employees of the
company were given Jail sentences
varying from three months to one
year and were ordered to pay the
costs of prosecution.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
BROKEN
and WAR RESUMED
HEAVY cANNoNADINo RESUMED
IN MEXICAN CAPITAL AFTER
TRUCE or SUNDAY.
War Dstwssn the Followers o. Felix
oiax and Supporter Of President
Madsro Being Waosd In the Heart
Of the Mexican Capital.

Mexico Cty.-HostilitIes were re
s1med with renewed ferceness In thu
Mexican capital Sunday after a true,
which lasted only a few hours.
b armistice. signed at 2 O'Clock
Sunday morning by the representa-
tives OF both sides, agreeing to sus
pend operations for twenty-four hours
was broken before noon. Soon the
sound Of heavy cannonading and the
whir OF machine guns announced the
return OF the federal troops to their
posts In front OF the arsenal.
II appeared as II the words OF Ma.
dero and Diaz might prove prophetic
and that this time the battle would
be to n finish.
President Madero reiterated Sunday
morning his refusal to comply with
the suggestion OF the senators that he
resign. He declared that he was still
able TO dominate the situation and
that. II given time, he would crush
the rebel forces.
General Diaz had not shown himself
TO be greatly In favor OF the armistice.
but consented TO 1t out of respect for
The efforts OF the American embassa.
Tor and the ministers OF the powers
% bring about a cessation OF hostili-
les until foreigners and other non
still within the zone OF
he fighting could be removed to e. po-
itlon OF comparative safety.
Diaz regarded the truce merely as
delay In the accomplishment of his
lxed purpose to drive Madero out Ut
he presidency. The fighting Satur-
lay undoubtedly had gone in favor Of
rebels, who had resisted all as-
aults against them and had received
nto the ranks several hundred federal
eserters.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
TWO THOUSAND MARINES
ARE BEING RUSHED SOUTH
Men VIII be Established in camp :.
Guantanamo to Await Devotion.
ments In Mexico.

Notwithstanding thousand United
States marines from various barracs.
along the Atlantic coast, were orders
to Cuba on Monday, there to be bals
in readiness for possible use in Mo-
leo.
Guantanamo is the present Objective
point of the marines, who will be 90
tablished in camp in connectin with
the feet under the command of Roo.
Admiral Badger. Whether these NOV
will get further than Guantanamo win
depend upon Mexican developments
Besides the movements of the ma.
rines, two army transports were ~.
dered to proceed at once from Non
port News to Galveston, Texas. WHERE
they might be close at hand for tbs
movement Of troops from the border
should any unexpected emergencv
arise. Early in the day the Third cav.
airy at Fort Sam Houston was direct.
ed to hold itself in readiness to on.
train for Galveston prepared for. for.
eign service.
The government has no TRANSPORTS
available in gulf waters and inyestig..
ton disclosed that to engage com.
mercial vessels in time of emergency
would entail enormous expense and
delay would result in preparing them
transport service. 1t was, there.
fore, determined to send two of tba
transports at Newport News to the
Texas port to await further orders
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
REBELS APPLY THE TORCH
Spare Schoolhouse and One Home in
Raid on Colonia Diaz.

El Paso, Texas.-Dr. w. W. Cav ar.
rived here Sunday from the Mormon
colonies in chihuahua and confirmed
the reported burning of Colonia Diaz
by the rebels. He is the first Ameri.
a direct from the colonies since the
fre. He understands that the school.
mousse and the home of Charles Evans
were spared and all others burned
A japanese merchant in the colonies
entrusted him with $500 to bring to
FL Paso for safety, but rebels held I'D
the doctor and a companion at Ascen.
sion and took the money.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Soldiers Attack Turkish Leader.

London Turkish soldiers early
Monday attempted to assassinate
n succeeded in badly w%ounding En-
YER Bey, the young Turk leader. A
news agency dispatch by wireless
from Constantinople says that Enver
Bey was stabbed severely several
INES, but gives no further details.
Enver was one of the leaders in the
recent revolt of the Young Turks
winch led to a renewal of the war De
tween Turkey and the Balkan states
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
FEDERAL SOLDIERS APATHErIc
While Tide Of War Seems to he T,,rr.
ing In Favor Of Madero, a Rebel
Victory Would Not be SURPRISING.

ing In Favor OF Madero, a Rebel
Victory Would Not be Surprising.
Mexico City.-While the tide of war
seems to be turning steadily toward
the federals both on account of rein.
forcements and aggressive operations
few would be surprised to see a rebel
victory in spite of the governments
superior forces. The federal soldiers
are a%pathetic, as they believe that a
change in the administration will
bring at least a temporary cessation
of bloodshed.
Great quantities of dynamite have
been carried into the nations capital
in the last few days and it was an.
nounced Monday that the govern.
ment had sent a force of men into
the sewerage system to plant dyna-
mite under the arsenal. At the same
time the federals made use of biz
iron water pipes not yet placed u.
foreground. They formed these into
tunnels and barricades and were thus
enabled to approach closer to the
rebel positions than hitherto.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
MENINGITIS HALrs LEGISLATURE
Ravases Among Texas Lawmakers
Causes Recess Of Both Houses,

Austin, Texas.-Cerebrospinal men,
nights rayages among Texas legisla-
tors caused a halt In the work OF both
houses on Saturday. During the pre-
vious three days two members OF the
house had died OF the disease, and
Saturday. when II was reported that
Representative John 8. Hunt was
stricken with the malady, proceedings
" the two houses yer stopped by the
presiding officers. The senate will
not meet again until February "a nor
the house until March 8.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
BANQUET FOR JUNGLE JOE"
Government Officials Honor Veteran
Republican Leader OF the House.

Washington.-President Taft, cabi
net officials. Chief Justice White
members of both houses of
past. present and prospective, and a
host OF other political and personal
friends of Representative Joseph G,
Cannon OF Illinois, former speaker of
the house. featured the programme
and guest list of the farewell dinner
to him Saturday night.
Plans had been made for approx
mately 500 guests. Ii was a feast of
nun and a tribute of affection. The
programme %abounded with novel fea-
lures merrily announced by the toast
master. The dinner was the culmina.
ton of plans laid many weeks ago to
make 1t n of the most notable ban
quets ever given in Washington.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Asiatic Exclusion LEAGUE R.nor+.

san f'rancisco.-The Asiatic Exc,u.
sion league adopted a report sunda,
on the influx of Japanese into tho
United States within the last civ
lon'ns OF the year 1912 which it will
sehd 10 every member of the state
legislatures and every member NJ oau
sress' According to the report, the
arrivals in this period were 5.61s and
the departures $40. o'oio ana
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
10 Solve High Cost of ,,;..

onicago.-"The great paradox of DIR
tha r.; people are complaining of
the nigh cost of living and the farmer
a. .ne same time is finding that his
business Is not profitable" is r;von
as the basis for a call issued snnn
i iOr a national conference on market.
ing and farm credits to be held 49,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Morgan's Health Improved.

CAIRO. Egypt. Pierpont Morgan
VINO had been suffering from indiges-
lion' both before and since he left tne
United States, has much improved III
since his return from us
trip up the Nile.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
May Pass Bill over Veto

TRANSFORMATIONS and senate
leaders. aroused over President Taft's
disapproval of the Burnett-Dillingham
immigration bill, began making a can
vass Saturday preparatory to an effort
to pass it over his veto.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Ocean Pressure Bursts caisson.

f1onolulu.-Ocean pressure puis'
tne bottom of the great caisson which
nau been sunk for the construction VI
Tue Pearl harbor dry dock. The'
were no fatalities, but the loss in his
chinery was heavy
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Rebel Chief Executed.

III Paso, Texas.-Juan N. Porras' :
rebel chief, and twenty of his follow
CTS were executed Saturday on w
me OF the Orient railway near W
f'anua City, Federal troops also coy
1ren f~orty-seven others
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
bul9ars RepuJse rurk.

Aonaon'-Two attempted sorties hv
oeleaguered Turkish garrison q,
A1rlanopie on two days of this u-oo,-
We're repulsed by the Bulp.rian. week
wounded. ' hhied and
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Port Striving for Peace.

Constantinople.-The grand vizier.
Mahmoud Schefket Pasha, on Wed.
nesday admitted that, while continu.
ing the war, the porte would strive
to conclude peace on the basis of its
recent note to the powers.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20

Nosales' Ariz.-orders received h,
.ne ARIZONA collector of customs Wy
.ne FEDERAL bureau of animal ind,,s. oi1
WIN almost prohibit the sbipninn =,
tsd e numbers of cattle into the TINT u
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Prisoners Want to Go to War.

san Francisco.-The possibility u
intervention in Mexico has stirred uu
Iest among the military prisoners w
Aicatraz island. In an open le''e'
published here Monday they ask 'ons
more chance"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Building Bill Reported.

Washington.-The omnibus public
building bill. carrying total apropria.
tions of $25,643, 800, was reported Sat.
urday to the house. 1t proposes a ney
building for the interior department
to exceed in cost $4,000, 900.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
POET OF sIERRAs CALLED.
Joaquin Miller Answers Summons In
Little Cabin In Piedmont Hills. ..

Little Cabin In Piedmont Hills. +.
San Francisco, Cal.-Joaquin Miller,
the poet Of the Sierras," died Mon
day in his one-room cabin, which he
built with his own hands in the Pied.
mont hills many years ago. His daugh'
ter, Juanita Miller, and his wife were
with him. The end came at 3 O'Clock
in the afternoon with warm sunshine
flooding the room where lay the author
Of Songs of the Sunland."
Miller was in his 72d year. The
cause of his death is given as senil.
ity,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Wilson to Follow Ancient cu.+or

Princeton, N. J-President-elect
Wilson announced definitely Wednes.
day that he would not make public
the names of his cabinet until he sent
them to the senate for confirmation
March 4.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
FRAcAs HALrs ACTIVITY.
Congress Prepared to Handle Issue Il
Situation Makes u Necessary,

Washington.-With the shadow of
possible Intervention lowering over
congress legislative activity In both
houses practically has come to a stand.
still. No immediate need to take up
the question OF warlike moves against
Mexico Is anticipated. but both houses
OF congress- are prepared I o receive
the Issue should It be thrust upon
them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20
Warship Called Home.

Valparaiso, Chile.-The Mexican
warship Morales. which arrived here
several days ago, sailed at full speed
for the west coast of Mexico on orders
o the Mexican minister of marine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-02-20

Charles s.. Thomas, the newly elect.
ed senator from Colorado, 10 a ceoroI.
an oy birth, q graduate Of the Univer.
sity OF Michigan, and has practIced law
In Colorado since 1871. He served on.
term a. governor Of the state.