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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
THE kAlsER's HANDWRITING.

The favored few with whom the
German emperor deigns to CORE
spond find his writing almost, and
sometimes wholly, undecipherable.
The kaiser's is what is known in
boys schools as Large hand" and
the letters are formed nearly per-
pendicularly.
Since his memorable visits to Eng
land in 1891 and 1907, says the Lon
don Standard, many of his missives
have found their way to London, to
Lowther castle, and to other parts
of the country. That the emperor
has a remarkable command of our
language was seen by his long letter
to the late Lord Tweedmouth,
which was recently made public. II
contained only a very few minor
faults in spelling and in the con-
struction of sentences.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
someth,no Different.

With view to letting nothing es-
cape her. vigilance, Mrs. Muggins
the prospective house
maid. you are quite certain you
know your duties thoroughly" she
said. after deciding to engage her.
you will answer the door to visitors,
and wait at table, and" "Oh, yes,
num-" said Mary Jane. II am quite
sure I will know how to go about
them" Mrs. Muggins was on the
point Of turning away, when thought
struck her, and she suddenly swung
round to the girl. "Oh, by the way.
do you know your way to announce"
We'll, num-" replied Mary Jane, in
nocently, I'm not sure about that;
but think | know my weight to a
pound or sol"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
ACCENTS RIGHT AND WRONG
IN the End Matter Seems TO Come
Down to a Question OF Usage
and Custom.

The Office Window is asked why
people insist on accenting the words
"ally" and "allies" on the first syl-
liable instead of the second. There is
no dictionary authority for the pro-
nunciation of ally, with accent on
the first syllable, except that the
Century dictionary, which admits all
the new and alternative pronuncia-
tions, says in parenthesis, after CIV
ing the regular pronunciation allie,
soften ally" accent on first syllable.
One very seldom, in this country,
hears the accent of the substantive
"ally" placed on the second syllable,
where it belongs, though the verb ito
ally" is always accented on the Sec
ond syllable. The reason for the cur
rent INSTRUMENTATION is plain-lt
follows the universal tendency in this
country to accent word of two syl-
tables on the second when it is used
as a verb, and on the first when it is
used as a noun. This tendency
makes many people say ''his address
is 2O3 Broadway" though there is nc
authority for accenting this word, al
any time, on the first syllable; while
they say, "you may address me al
2O3 Broadway" The same American
tendency causes most people to &C
cent the verb "construe" on the sec
ond syllable; it should be accented
on the frst.-New York Mail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
OPPOSE NEW LUNAcY LAW.

There is likely to be considerable
opposition to the mental treatment
bill, which is down for second read
ing in the house of commons, says
the London Globe. The idea that
mental cases among wounded SOL
diers should be treated in hospitals
and nursing homes without the
necessity for formal certifcation UNI
der the lunacy acts is commendable
enough in itself, but there are very
great and obvious dangers in the pro-
posal. In effect, the act would place
the liberty of the individual at the
mercy of executive officials, besides
introducing into English law that
dangerous provision of an old but
still extant Scottish act under which
mental "cases" may undergo deten-
ton for six months, on the authority
of single medical man, and without
provision for any legal procedure or
appeal. 1t cannot be said that the
measure is of so urgent nature as
to require being rushed owing to ma
tional emergencies. The law relat-
ing to lunacy is of so delicate ma
ture that it would be in the highest
degree undesirable to make the
slightest change merely as the result
of war conditions.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
Rouoh on the Bishop.

The verger Of the little old coun-
try church was showing a party of
visitors round.
He pointed out the place where
Cromwell's cannon balls would have
hit the church, only 1t wasn't built
then, and all the usual sights Of the
place.
Then they assembled the belfry.
There the verger drew long
breath. and the visitors crowded
round eagerly. Evidently they were
to see the sight of sights.
Now, this ere beil." said the YER
ger proudly; "a bit remarkable this
bell is. II is only rung on the occa-
sion Of visit from the lord bishop.
a fire, a food. or any other such ca
amity!"-London Mail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
IT WAS A LOVELY SUNDAY
Which Was the Simple Explanation Of
Why Mr.. Wobbits Did Not Make
His Train.

Stimville's polite agent leaned
against a Bangitt unbreakable trunk
(ady.) and regarded expressionless-
ly the gentleman who was waiting
for train. For two hours and thir.
teen minutes by his cheap but de-
pendable Beerbury watch (adv.) he
had been expressionlessly regarding
the same gentleman as he paced inn
patiently and every now and then
looked either at his pocket timetable
or his gold Changer timepiece
(adv.).
Finally Wangheaver Wobbits (for
such was the impatient gentleman's
nancy STROBE over to the polite sta
ton agent. Yes, it was the famous
facetious Wangheaver Wobbits,
whose killing remarks had been the
life of so many dinner parties.
"My man." said Wobbits in his
best manner, "is this a railroad sta
ton or a perpetually endowed wait
ing room?"
cts a railroad station, sir" an
swered the polite station agent.
'Well, then, do the trains run on
tracks or speculation" demanded
Wobbits.
"On tracks, sir" replied the polite
station agent.
"Well, then, how is it that I've
been waiting here ever since two
o'clock for the 2:13 train, and it:
now Ais, and no train yet Take a
look at thi. timetable and at thi:
watch, please, and tell me why?"
The polite station agent looked as
| requested and then said softly, "Be
cause that's weekday timetable
sir"
1t was a lovely Sunday.-Indian
apolis Star.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
She Knew Hubby.

"My doctor says l mustn't worry"
said Mr.. Groucher. well, I'd get an
other doctor" replied the wife. First
he says you mustn't drink. Then he
SAYS you mustn't smoke. Now he says
you mustn't worry. He don't let you
do anything that you will enjoy
Washington Star.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
u,v. 70 Import Hard Wood.

Notwithstanding the great amount
of timber on the Pacific coast, there is
a very meager supply of hard wood.
and much of the oak made use of In
the western part of this country is
imported from the eastern countries Of
Asia.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
Not His Preference.

Little James was taken to lunch
con, and the hostess served roast
beef. He. had managed to put away
everything else she served, but left
the meat untouched on his plate. The
hostess asked him why he hadn't eaten
Il and he replied: II can't eat Sunday
meat" He doesn't like roasted meat.
and that is what they generally have
at his home on Sundays.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
A Cough Remedy
That Relieves

That Relieves
Us prepared from the healing Pine
leam, Tar and Honey-all mixed
pheasant. soothing Cough Syrup
d DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey.
sands have benefited by its use,
no need of you enduring that annoy
ing Auph or risking a dangerous
Cold. Go to your dealer. ask for a
25c original bottle DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-H ,ney. start using at once and
get rid of your Cough and Cold
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
CONTRADICTORY TRUTH.

"Why don't you put your flying
machine on the market, Bjones?"
81 can't start the thing on air, you
know" -Philadelphia Public Led
ger.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

We are authorized to announce
HON. JAMES B. ALLENSWORTH
of Christian county, as candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney, for the
Third Judicial district, composed of
Christian, Galloway. Trigg and Lyon
counties.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE GUS THOMAS

of Graves county as candidate for
the Democratic nomination for judge
of the Court of Appeals from the
First district. subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election Aug. 7. 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
THE GOLFER.

Knicker-What is Smiths score?
Bocker-He can't find the holes;
he says they must be psychological
depressions. New York Sun.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
WHICH,?

Bacon-Ever notice how long
woman is in coming to the point.
Egbert-Do you mean when she's
telling a story or sharpening a lead
pencil?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce

JUDGE j. T. HANBERY.
of Christian county, as a candidate
for reelection as Judge of the Third
Judicial District of Kentucky. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election Aug. z, 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
STARTING YOUNG.

Patience-Isn't she very young to
be married?
Patrice-Yes, but on account of
the war they're starting to fight
younger now.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

Hindus venerate the common mari
gold and Frequently adorn their
idols With wreatbs of its golden
flowers. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
FALSE REPORT.

81 hear Mr.. Buzz is a polyglot."
absolutely false. He never, to
my certain knowledge, touches a
drop of anything"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

We are authorized to announce
HON. HENRY M. BOSWORTH
of Fayette County, as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor of Kentucky, subject to
the primary election August 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
A LIEN ON A TOWER.

Chureh-What do you suppose
made the Tower of Pisa lean so?
Gotham-Why, it was probably
the heavy mortgage on it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

HON. DENNY P. SMITH,
of Trigg county, candidate for re-
election as Commonwealth Attor-
ney of the Third Judicial District of
Kentucky, subject TO the action of
the Democratic party at the primary
ele .tion, Saturday, August 7th, 1915,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
HARD TO UNDERSTAND.

Belle-Betty says she speaks some
French.
Beulah-Well, I'D surely like to
know what French it is.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce
CLAUDE r. CLARK

as candidate for the Republican
nomination for Clerk of the Chris
tan County Circuit Court. Primary
August 7, 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
He CERTAINLY DOES.

Bacon-When woman loses her
temper, uhere does it go?
Egbert-Her husband generally
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
HON. JOHN c. DUFFY,

of Christian county, as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Attorney General. subject to the ac-
ton of the August.primary election.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

Maude-Jack proposed to me yes
terday while we were automobiling.
Grace-Poor fellow! He is just
learning to run his fathers car, and
probably didn't know what he was
driving at.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce
HON. A. o. STANLEY,

a candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for Governor, subject to the
action of the primary August 7th,
IQI6
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce
HON. THOS, S. RHEA

as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Auditor of Public
Accounts, subject to the primary
August 7. 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

We are authorized to announce
BARKSDALE HAMLET
A candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Secretary of State, subje ct
to the action of the primary August
7th, 1915.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Kentuc khan is authorized to
announce
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01

Rumania is a little larger than
England without Wales.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-01
We are authorized to announce

counties.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-19

watch-dial to the Twirley Twins and
exclaiming: "Oh, that watch-case? It's
just souvenir" as he saw their eyes
| riveted on the wrinkled skin in his
other hand.
Mrs. Twirley shifted cautiously
twice, glinted her eyes at Poe, and
stepped back quickly to seat herself
on two suit-cases in corner, covering
them completely with her skirts. Her
husband stood stupefied, shifting the
air also, and staring at the unique
| watch-case.
Game from Paris" continued Poe
pleasantly, rubbing the skin between
his fingers fondly. You know. it's just
what's left OF one Of these little harle,
quin hladders they use on a string to
smash each other over the head with
in team work. Didn't you use them in
that pantomime acrohatic stunt saw
you in three years ago at Frisco?"
yes. believe we did" Mrs. Twir.
ley cleared her throat harshly, and
continued: But it didn't amell OF
chic" She ended in stified scream,
and rushed toward the man she had
heard Of as . theatrical banker, cry.
ing: Lock out! That picture behind
You Is falling"
Poe made q quick move as II to look
but instead stepped forward, and
caught Mrs. Twirley's hand as il
emerged from beneath a newspaper on
tbs table, containing the butt Of a
small revolver.
| Poe, holding her hand SO the iron
| was directed at her amazed husband
who had stepped back involuntarily
| sized up the weapon in a sharp
scrutiny, dropped her hand, and
laughed: only a property pistol!
You may resume your seat On those
two suit-cases you were guarding"
"Twirlsy," he turned to the young
man. who, face dough-like, was trying
to master his Quivering frame. "Twir
ley, want to talk business with you
| ait over thera"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-19

ment Of come forceful idea. His pose
was histrionic; he appeared to have
thrown himself into q part he was
about to play.
Soon stealthy footsteps from above
shufiled through the silence. Poe re-
moved his derby. outer coat, tie and
shoes In series Of quick movements
Running firm fingers through his neat
hair. he rnussed ii up, and with the
same motion snatched fawn-colored
theatric raincoat from the hall-rack,
loosened his suspenders, turned up the
collar OF the raineoat he had donned,
and sneaked silently upstairs, his man.
ner that of a drowsy lodgor wakened
against his will to make an early train
On tho second floor he paused, toGx
out his watch. deliberately set 1t back
half an hour, wrapped 1t in the
wrinkled. skiAlike object he had re-
moved from Alert's collar, and. having
located the sounds in a rear room, ap
preached the door with audible tread.
and knocked lightly.
The shufliing steps within ceased,
There came no answer.
Il say-pardon me--you folks goin'
take the six-fitty, too?,a he said sleep
lily. "Can borrow q collar? Heard
you kickin' around sed-"
The door was abruptly opened a
crack by a wiry young man. short. and
with pleasant face. A small femi-
nine hand rested on his shoulder, and
seemed 10 be tugging him back.
"A collars Sure thing. What size
do you wear" asked the short, flush.
faced young fellow through a crack in
the door.
six an seven-eighths. mean fif.
| teen an quarter. Say. you amt the
Twirley Twins, are youF" asked the
man In the passageway, throwing back
one side of the fawn-colored cravenette
to remove wallet from his hip-pocket.
The very same," cried the amiable
young .snan. squirting his eyes profess
| sionalH through the gloom. and open
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-19

the man had slipped in and out nm
noticed, due to his plain appearance
| ana his matter-offact manner.
The square-chested man in the black
derby was Christopher Poe. the promi.
nent banker from the north, enjoying
his second weeks vacation In the car
nfyal city. He had no sooner shut the
Dubois gate behind him. and stuffed
the skinlike object into his pocket,
than he slipped through the collecting
crowd. without touching any OF the
onlookers or. attracting attention by
any unusual move. He walked to the
corner without once turning around,
crossed the street, and returned brisk
ly to the edge OF the crowd Just In
time to hear Hopkins cross-question-
ing the small boy.
Poe nodded his head with the rest,
and agreed quickly with somebody
who had pointed out at random the d..
rection he had taken. As a member
OF the crowd. as an unobtrusive unit,
he was utterly unnoticeable He stayed
no longer than the rest. and said, Just
like everybody else in parting from
the man who stood next him:
"I'll bet It was the Teller In the derby
hat. Wonder what 1t was the kid said
he took of the dog" &c..
Having heard all the facts and con-
lectures, Poe walked to the corner
again, turned up the side street, and
paced slowly down Bourbon past q
block Of cheap lodging houses. largely
occupied by vaudeville artists, travel.
ing takers, and other true Bohemians.
Each old house had, like SO many Of
the dwellings In the French quarter Of
New Orleans, courtyard In the rear,
divided from the courts on the next
street by high brick walls.
Stopping at the house which backed
directly against old Dubois, Christie
pher Poe inserted key. twisted 1t
sharply twice, glanced up and down
the street. opened the door, and
stepped In, closing IL quickly after him,
and standing motionless at the spot
where his first step had brought him.
That he was listening intently was
disclosed by his suspended breath. In
that moment one hardly would have
described him as Hopkins had--a hui
man blank. His eyes were focused in.
tently toward the top of the dim, wind.
ing old staircase In front of him: his
mouth was drawn into firm, pur-
poseful line: his form was 1.-the and
strong: he seemed the very embodi-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-19

ing the door another notch in spite Of
the restraining hand on his shoulder.
| Saw you work down In San Antoine
Good act that! Where's the missis
Clever kid"
Thanks! VIII this collar dor" A
forced feminine voice came from with
in, and q mate to the hand on the Twir
ley shoulder pushed a stiff, starchy
circle Of white quiveringly through the
opening.
THAT amt collar. That's q cuff"
cried Poe, quickly dropping behind
him the article he had asked for and
selecting card from his wallet which
bore the name OF Hardy. He handed
1t to the man with a laugh as an ex.
clamation OF disappointment came
from the woman.
Thomas Hardy" read the Twirley
Twin. mot the Thomas Hardy, angel
OF the Merry Whirl shown
THE very same. What's left OF
him." said Poe promptly, smiling to
himself at being called angel OF q
company he had formed under his as.
sumed name only as an adjunct to a
scheme for running down one OF the
cleverest bank-swindlers in New York.
He drew the raincoat closer about him
and edged into the doorway. ..
Come In. Come In. Glad to see
YOU" cried the young fellow. VINO had
been with the Merry Whirl company
and to whom Its hacker was q great
man.
A cry Of alarm from the woman,
I'm not dressed! Dick, don't let him
In. I'm not dressed"
But her husband Ia twin only in the
profession) had already thrown the
door open, and disclosed her to the
keen eyes Of Christopher Poe, fully
gowned in somewhat worn travelling
suit.
by George, I'm glad to see you,
Mr.. Hardy. Kid, shake hands with the
best in the business. A game hacker
and a good loser. I'd tell you to take
of your hat to him II I thought you'd
ever get 1t back on straight"
Mrs. Twirley bowed stiltedly, and
said in q very stacy aside:
Dick. we must be going. Wen
miss that train"
What time you got, Mr.. Hardy?'
asked the Twirley Twin.
Christopher Poe drew out his watch,
and with a comfortable yawn removed
1t from the thin skin covering. Five
thirty" he announced, exhibiting the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-17
Austrian Note Aimed to
Aid BRYAN Propaganda

Berne, July Is dispatch to The
London Morning Post"D.-I learn on
the best authority that the Austrian
note TO America was sent at German
instigation and drafted by Won Beth
Hollweg and Herr Jagow. One
reason for thus using Austria as a
pawn is that she did not, as did Ger
many. supply England with war mate
rial during the Boer War. and conse-
quently cannot Immediately be ac-
cused of Directing 70 Americas doing
precisely what she did herself.
Other reasons are that Austria did
not sink the Lusitania, and that, as
she was far less unpopular with Amer
leans than Germany, her note might
have an effect in helping Bryan's prop
uganda which no German note could
have.
In Austrian official circles little
tangible result is expected, but the
note. nevertheless, is considered a
clever move. II is also intended TO
have the effect of an intimation to
America that should she break with
Germany she must also break with
Austria and Turkey.
Anothe, reason for the intervention
of Austria in the American German dis
pute is thai Rumania was lately re-
quired 10 allow the transit of German
war material to Turkey. | learn also
that it was only owing 10 strong press
ure from Germany that Austria con-
scented TO dispatch the note.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-17
HAS SECRET TO END
COUNTERFEITING
Detroit Prisoner Offers TO Make
Money Safe in Return
for Liberty.

Detroit, July 16.--If the claims OF
Peter Feldkamp, now a prisoner IN me
Wayne County jail under a seven
year sentence 10 Fort Leayenworth ior
counterfeiting, are correct, he may De
the means of revolutionizing the en-
tire issue of United states paper
money.
A week ago Feldkamp wrote 70 Sec
rotary of the Treasury McAdoo ofer-
ing, in exchange for his liberty and
Job with the Treasury Department q
chemical secret he had discovered
which, according to him, Will make
counterfeiting impossible.
Feldkamp is a photographer ana 81
amateur chemist of no slight attain
ments. While experimenting IN rsis,
ing 81 bills TO $40 ones he stumbled
on his process, which since his arrest
he asserts, he has perfected. 80,
Feldkamp's process so colors tne on
that il cannot be bleached and thus
halts evildoers from making even tne
paper. Even with the paper theey
would still be up against a stone wal"
unable to duplicate his tint.
That the Washington authorizes ere
taking Feldkamp's assertions serious.y
IL shown by the fact that James sloan,
head of the Treasury Department a.
Detroit, has been instructed to inter-
view Feldkamp at once.