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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Apia, a seaport of Upolu, Samoan
Islands, and capital of the German
part of the group, surrendered to a
British force from NewZealand.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Secretary McAdoo insists that the
the United States has the right to
buy the German merchant marine in
spite of the protests of the triple
intente.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Villa has made statement giving
= President Wilson credit for cement
Ning" the United States and Mexico
kas natural neighbors."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
War Insurance Bill.

The bill providing for Government
war risk insurance passed the House
Saturday in slightly different form
from the measure the Senate APP
proved. ~
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Adam Heimberger, "a prominent
Democratic politician of New Alba
ny, Ind, is critically i'll of Bright's
disease.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

A British official statement says
that of the 1000 men composing the
.6,rews of five German warships sunk
off Helgoland only 800 were saved.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

A Belgian Specia commission is on
its way to the United States to pro-
test against alleged German atroci
ties,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
Burglar Killed.

At Stanford, KY. A. T. Bromley
shot and killed Hugh Brown. COL.
who was caught in the act of burg
laring a store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
Paducah's Population.

The new directory gives Paducsh
80, 462 population. an increase Of 294
in two years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

The contest for pope has narrowed
down to four cardinals, with cardi-
nal Maffi the favorite.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
Our Foreign Population.

According to the Census Bureau
there are close to alnillion and half
foreign'born men in this country
over the age of n and iabIa e.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

It is announced that the American
troops will not leave for Vera Cruz
any time soon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Brig. Gen. Chas. T. Hotchkiss, a
Union veteran, died at Chicago last
week, aged 81.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Japan again announces that her
operations will be confined to the
Orient.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Congressman Stanley will make
speeches in Maine next week for the
Democratic ticket.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

The Kaiser admits that God is help
ing some in the fight his army is put
ting up.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

q Germany's army moving against
France is estimated at 10000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

A general election will be held in
Mexico in November.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

France has called out the boys and
old men, an additional 200, 900 troops.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03

Gov. McCreary is back from a
4 three weeks vacation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
Editorial Comments.

Rain spoiled the Mayfeld fair last
week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
Drowned.

john 5. Davis was drowned while
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-03
WATCH THE DATE

After your name. renew
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Der. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions to b
paid in advance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
TOO MUCH PRECEDENT.

President Wilson. in urging the improve
mcnt Of the law from within. III order ~
stem the tide Of popular criticism. struck
a vital note. Too much Difference Is paid
by modern lawyers 10 precedent. Instead
Of graphing with the ease IN hand. ana
deciding It upon it, merits. both lawyer
and Judge alike become f~errets, porting
over muSty tones to zee how some Judge.
generations ago, acted upon a similar case.
No mater what Kind of action may come
before the bar. some parallel may be
found III the history ot legal activities ii
only the law sleuth uses sufficient diligence.
But, a no two things under the sun were
ever known to BE- identical in al respects.
there are undoubtedly certain underlying
features m apparently similar eases which
should be taken into consideration. When
courts shake of the shackle> Of precedent.
and decide eases upon their findings,
American legal machinery will be- vastly
more eihcient.-Galyeston Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
STATE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

In every Texas community the efforts
Of the club women 10 raise funds for con
-truction of an institute building for the
proposed State Training School for Girls
should be rewarded by every person who
has both 4 dollar 10 spare and a sense -
the true obligation of citizenship and If
public duty. The question of locating the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IL shall be in Waco
or San Antonio or Fort Worth-ouehd not
to figure in this campaign for public sup
port nor be an obstacle in the women's
way. II l. a State Institution tina j. IN
prospect. and an institution inspired BY 4
principle that should require little urging.
There Is involved a measure of social bet
terment and moral uplift that will have
direct action for the benefit Of every com
munity IN the States.-San Antonio Ex-
press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
OPINIONS OF OTHERS.
SULzER TO THE FRONT AGAIN.

Notwithstanding that lie was ~lmpeached
r. Governor of New York. n that he
failed TO receive a nomination from either
of the three principal parties, William
SuIzer j. making the people Of the Empire
State wake up in the present campaign.
In such straw votes a. ave been taken
he shows strength far in excess Of that de-
velopcd by Davenport, the Progressive
candidate. and il j. freely admitted by
Democratic leaders that they would feel
better were he to withdraw.
Indeed, ii i limited that ovcrturcs have
come from high quarters looking To his
elimination. and. although no names are
mentioned, some OF the papers come
these with Secretary Bryan's recent visit.
Instead Of being Il three-cornered race
between the Republicans, Democrats and
Progrc~sives. the New York gubernatorial
campaign j. a four-comered affair, with
Sulzer occupying what can not be regarded
a. the worst corner.
District Attorney Whitman, who J. lead
ing the Republicans. has the prestige of
Nalldnlt ~ffNltt- ftuutftu III lHt hulbIi-
ant office which he has held for several
years. He has been a successful and fear
less prosecutor. and, while his political
affiliations nave sometimes appeared i'll
defined. he has surrounded himself by q
large and enthusiastic following irrespec-
tive of party. and, besides, has secured
the united support Of the regular Republi-
ran organization.
Governor Glynn, who succeeded Sulzer,
on the %latter's summary removal from of
icc. j. leading the Democrats. lie. Of
course, i hacked by Tammauy Hall. and.
what j. more surprising still, has not only
been indorsed by the national administra-
tion. but w Mayor Mitchell and hi fol-
lowers ~ well.
Davenport. the Progressive candidate. l.
hacked bv Colonel Roosevelt.
In this ease, however. II j. the unexpcct-
Cd that j. happening. The New York press
agrees that his support among the Farmers
and in New York City i surprising
Houston Chronicle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
HOqwaIIow Politics.

Atlas Peek, AT one time favorably mem
toned a. 4 candidate for delegate at large
to the Methodist conference at Tickville.
has decided to direct hi> ambition into a
more profitable channel. and J. about ~
announce himself a. "A candidate for The
office of Coroner. He viii make an ideal
candidate, having all the qualifications
for surh-a iOndne-~ for shaking hands
with people and smiling at people h. doe
not like; and lastly. a strong Imagination
and he will h. kept in the race by the
large number VI votes ~ imagirc- hc will
get. While Atlas j. not al present what
You might call one OF our most prominent
citizens. he stands in line To rank d. such
ii he succeeds III landing the office. III
lays considerable stress upon his eonucc-
tion with the Dog Hill church. lie j. n
musician Of 40 mean ability. playing the
tuning fork during the singing exercises.
, While making up his miud TO run, Atlas
will I'll IN q deep study on a stump near
the Post Office. where hc may ~ ap-
iproached. solicited and closely Inspected.
lie has taken part in many funeral pro
cc~sEns. lie has also served. pa -Raly
coroner i~urie-, and ~, cfd-d in
ha, become an rEk. j%urists, tAAFhfc hti
believes he i-orhdroughiy MINI tbqAndlc
any ease, deciding in each instance whcth-
cr ar not the defendant u dead without
the aid or expense of n jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Subscribers nj the city who fail to re-
eeive The Herald regularly are requested
to notify the Office promptly. All papers
delivered in the city should be received, as
{. riIe, not later than 4 AS to q o'clock p.
Va. Unles- some accident to the press or
other untoward delay occurs at the print
ing office, the paper should be out not later
thar a 80 and the carriers should complete
their distributions, even to the most distant
subscribers, within not less than an hour
and thirty minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
NAPOLEON.
LID 80 nlBy 1IarItn BabeocklA a- fiA


Napoleon IN stature was no bigger than
N boy. Beside Goliath he'd have looked
Just like a human toy; but none the les
he got pulled up. and swclled in mental
girth. until he took u notion that twas
him 70 rule the earth. He organized an
army. and he set out al it, head. They
strewed the fields Of Europe with u mil
lion hostile dead. lie sacrificed 20 many
human lives, 20 history saith, that lac be-
came regarded a. the right hand man III
Death. And still he wasn't satisfied with
spilling seas of gore. Although he'd con-
qucrcd all around he longe6 t. conquer
more. He dared the British l%cgions. with
ms stomach out of whack. and figured that
he'd finish them at one t~rcmcnduu. crack,
But that was where hc figured wrong. NV
humans sometimes do. and got just what
They captured poor Napoleon. and Danish
"a him alone onto an island where The
vine and waves did sob and moan. lii
dream Of empire glim-ring went. in truth
he proved a iluke. receiving i'll the end
an awful licking from 4 duke. IIe said
IN starting, "All the world shall know Ma
poleon's worth" lie finished with one
>nit ~ clothes and Xix short feet M
earth. SO gentle reader. when You start
10 clean zap lett and right; 10 rule the
roost and conquer al and everything in
sight, just bark back to Napoleon the
Great, and Waterloo. Don't bc like him
and mp and bite of more than Won can
chew! A ..Bab- Rallal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Considering how little has been accom-
pli>hed during the thTd special session.
one has little difficulty in agreeing with
Governor Colquitt that II would be useless
To waste any more of the peoples money
in attempting to secure favorable action
on his pet measures. Considering. too. the
fact that the Legislators could deliberate
only upon matters presented them by the
Governor. and the further fact that the
most conspicuous Of the measures recon-.
mended to them would not nave subscrved
the public good, the failure of the law
makers IL accomplish anything tangible
rebounds To their credit rather than TO
their di~credit. But If the Governor has
concluded To practice economy with re-
-pect to time and the puhlic's funds, il j.
difficult To see how hat purpose could he
served by letting the people decide whether
q fourth extra session Of the Legislature
shall be held. For il would cost about a.
much TO get an expression from the voters
on that matter a. il would To convene the
law makers again without referring the
question 10 the people. Perhaps ia the
end the former procedure would be about
twice a. costly. for even ii the voter
were IN favor NJ q fourth special session
the Legislators might refuse again to enact
the laws recommended by the Governor
San Antonio Light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Don't be- afraid 10 contribute your mite
To any good cause. just cut of some of
your customary trivial expenditures for
non-esscntials and you will never feel the
cost. A cigar less a day for a short time
would pay for most Of the c9pfributicns
required for charitable ea&tprises. A
soft drink or Il glass of beer. or any ether
small indulgence Of a similar nature, ieft
off each day would enable most of ~ "a
accumulate q fund which would meet all
such demands. II j. only right that those
who enjoy health and even = moderate
share of prosperity should pay something
towards the maintenance of charities for
the relief II the unfortunate ones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
BACILLI WORSE THAN BULLETS.

"The bacillus j. more deadly than the
bullet Thus declared Sir William O~ler.
III, great surg epn. m an address to the
British army recently. The doctor was
urging the men. about 10 embark for thu
continent 10 crs for their health along
sensible aud -fTentiiic lines. Typhoid,
dySentery. smallpox and other contagious
disease ,lav NOR men IN wars than the
fire OF the enemy This fact was brought
home 10 the soldier and their commanders
by Sir William IN telling fashion. In words
aliterative-thne not elegant. perhaps
he said: TIN army today marches on
ITS brains, not on Its belly. The bacillus
is more deadly than the bullet"
The truth J. arc which All the world be
side the soldiers should assimilate. Clean
Ines, temperapee, regular habit. whole
some food, with vaccination 10 prevent
mall pox or typhoid, and the drinking 81
pure water. VIII make the soldier very
largely bacillus proof. If not bullet proof.
loctured the great surgeon. The same
regimen viii r. 2 great way towards in
surins good health and long life for most
anyone who adopts Il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

While the friend of Hon. jeff McLemore
rejoice most heartily Mt his success in be-
me declared the lcral nominee Of the party
for Congressman M large. Vet the friends
Of Hon. W. y Lane must gricve equally al
his defeat tor the honor. especially since
he made such = very close race Tor il. To
those who stand III the position Of friends
10 bah parties 10 the contest which has
Just been ended. however. the situation
has been \ peculiarly perplcxlng ono. IL
rejoice AZ The nrce~~ 81 one, would IN Il
measure appear IA hc 10 rejoice AT the
failure ~ The other. The Herald having
stood this relation a. both men. has felt
the situation 10 he au awkward one. While
II admircs and hold, JEFF McLemore in af
fectionatc regard. Net ID also = 4 friend II
Nj. Lane, v has been I'M along ~ SYM
pathy with prohibition, against which Mr..
McLemore IN been bitterly opposed. Yet
The Herald Is -tll loyal 10 ~ old friend
Ieh Still, had Mr. Lame been elected. The
Herald would have rcioiced for the addi-
tionsl strength gained thereby for the
cause Whick Il holds dear. Thus. para
do1icsl though i mas appear. The Herald
can sincerely say that It i glad of Mr.
McLemoreE succes,, while il - also sorry
that Mr.. Iane could uot realize biz amhi-
ton II = a pity that both could not h.
elected
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
THL woRLl STILL NEEDS OUR
HORTON.

Judging BY 4 large contracts being
placed ~ the BfnSH mfhe Tinted States
for clothin-. 4,eet-, tents, HANDBAGS and
varlou- other artvieS- 10 he made Of cot
ton fabric. il looks a. II American mills
should develop a rycry much larger demand
for the cotton prgduccd by the South than
ever before. Thd fact j.. the demand for
cotton ahouli N improved BY the very
large increase III The use of such goods a.
those describaa.n ht, instead Of starving
cut the gre1sg m.Ai Try Of the South. the
war should ia lsp IN beneficial effect. Per
hap It wa,the cotton exchanges that be-
came PANE stricken necdlesSly. instead
Of any great slump IL the demand for cot
ton Pchaps. again. the fact that the
South bad produced an unusually abund-
ant crop ci ihr snowy staple may have had
something ~ H. with the closing a the cx-
change. IA investigation Of The whole
situation might discover some things which
would dear up The situation. anyway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Coffee Meek" Is beng observed over
the countrf'this week. Which reminds n
that coffee weak l. very often observed
in various places over the couniry-with-
ont the ~insiigaticn of the National Roast
ers assoeia'ioa most probably. although
the practice trs2mnily calls forth consid-
cradle "roastinr~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

The Chicago school board has ruled that
the public school children may be per-
mitted Ia dance the "hcsitaiion so long
~ they are not permitted Ia ''play hockey
indulgence in the new variety OF dance
perhaps may not Interfere materially
with the pursuit Of knowledge-which j.
till supposed to be the primary object of
our educational system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
THE PATIENCE OF MAN.

MAGISTRATE-I understand that YOU
overhead The quarrel between the
defendant and his wife?
WithncSs-Yes. sir.
Magistrate-Tell me. il You can.what
he seemed 10 be- doing.
Withness-lie seemed 10 be doing the
listening, sir.-National Monthly. =.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

IN tie case Of n sewer pumping plant IN
vesi,gation. the nose (noes) should carry
(ayc-l may vote. Thus IL i self evident
that il j. important that the investigators
.ic endowed with a good SET of oliactory
netvea. n well n a sharp pair of eyes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

General Carranza docs well to refuse to
20 tn Aguas Calientes. Most any man
world hesitate 20 place himself in the pow
er of an open enemy when the latter had
the rlacc to which one was invited sur
rounded with a hostile army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Mrs. Peavish says that although il en-
harnesses her ~ reflect that Mr.. Peavish
doesn't support hi own family. he i
proud to hear him tell how to finance the
1911 cotton crop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Nevertheless. Texas will send n generous
contribution Of her delicious pccans to the
children over in war-stricken Europe.
Great old Texas!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

II i, always darkest Just. befot0 Sidney
Hooks lights hi lantern.
Miss Flute Belcher j. again being both
cred ~ the attentions Of RAJ Barlow. She
has read several novels and finds that Raj
i not the type of man she could love with
true devotion. Raj Says he does not keep
up with books much. but he believes that
ii he keeps on he can get her. Washington
Hooks, who j. getting along IN years, has
had lots Of experience, and IL believes
most any fellow can win 4 woman II ~
keeps insisting. even ii she does not like
him clear ON To the time she decides t.
change her mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Charges we're made by the vilhstas tina.
Carranza tad packed the peace conven-
tion, but it renamed Tor Villa to mobilize
an army to ; care the peace commissioner
into shouting 'Nssa Villa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

49,
way South to spend the winter. Tobe
says they appeared much benefited By
their stay in the north.
The Exec. Tor Fiddling Band walked
itself almost down last week irving "a
learn to play a march.
The barber at Tickville still cutS hair
on Saturdays. Before entering upon 4
job he takes the precaution 10 place fcnd-
err over the customers ears.
Atlas Peck has taken advantage az the
fall weather this week by filling a lot of
jugs with cool air which he will turn loose
around his house next summer when such
gets scarce.
Vi people would quit drowning young
kittens by the sackful the rat trap fac
tories would have to 90 Ia making mule
muzzlcs.
Poke Eazlev has made up hi mind 20
quit farming. he having some doubt n to
how 1t ought To be done since reading sew
eral different farm journals.
A man living in the Calf Ribs neigh
borhood subscribed for the Tickvillc lid
ings one day last week. lie has been act
ing strangely for some time, but nothing
much was thought of il.
The storm party scheduled 10 take place
al the Hog Ford preachers house Tuesday
night was postponed ON account of the
pretty weather.
Miss RoSyola Moselcy was overcome
with emotion one day last week while com-
posing sentimental poems.
An unknown, p~hoto-haper wa IN our
midst Friday of last week and took Frisby
lImcock's picture iand his best mule.
lSIi>S Frnzie Allsop i working night and
day OF a home inient play TO he staged at
the Wild Onion school house in the intense
~ anticipated future. The play has eight
acts, and the title of IT i "RcSolved. Why
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

The Exec. Tor Fiddling Band walked
almost down last week trying "a
10 play a march.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

A flock Of Wild geese spent Monday at
lobe Moseley's pond. They are on their
way South to spend the winter. Tobe
says they appeared much benefited BY
their stay in the north.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Halloween parties are next on the social
calendar. Jack % Lantern viii have his
day-or rather. his night-thcn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Another reason why We don't care mucI
q romantic novel Is because it never
tells what the heroine feel. hike after "A,
has about seven children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Considering the -warlikc appearance Of
the surroundings NJ Aguas calicntes, Gen
cral Carranza may be- entirely iustifiable
in declining to attend the peace confer
cnce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

The colonel thoraX has recovered suf-
hclentIN for, him 90 make a speech. hut be
evidently III has a bitter taste N his
mouth
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Moreover, when a mar says ~ has
contempt for public opinion it l. q sig
that public opinion contcmpted hum first.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
SNAP SHOTS.

From Galveston Ncw-.)
Y When 4 man fishes for 4 living prob.
ably he thinks it j. hard work to moistcr
the bait with biz mouth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23
HodwalIow News

Did the Robin Drive the Little Ones from
lHome!"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

The barber at Tickville still cuts hair
on Saturdays. Before entering upon a
job he takes the precaution TO place fcnd-
err over the customers ears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Fruzie Allsop j. working night and
day on a home tnicnt play TO he staged at
~ anticipated future. The play has eight
acts. and the title of IL i "Rcsolyed. Why
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-23

Atlas Peek has taken advantage of the
fall weather this week by filling a lot of
Jugs with cool air which he will turn loose
around his house next summer when such
gets scarce.