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The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
FIERCE FIGHTING
AROUND vERDUN
SUDDEN SMASH IN CHAMPAGNE
GIVES TEUToNs MILE
OF LINE.
RUSSIANS GAIN IN ASIA
GERMANS HURLED BACK BY
FRENCH, ACCORDING TO
PARIS REPORT.
western Newspaper Union News Service.


Paris, Feb. 29.-The tide of battle
around Verdun apparently has not
turned in favor of either side. While
the Germans claim further advances,
the French are equally emphatic in
their assertion that they checked the
attacks of the masses of German in
fantry sent against them. Fort Dou-
aumont has fallen to the Germans,
but it is reported to be ruins. Around
this position the most desperate
fighting of the battle has been going
on since Friday. Here French coun-
ter attacks were delivered with such
crushing force that some of the Ger
man detachments were driven back,
and one regiment is almost encircled.
To the west of this fort, in hand-to-
hand encounter, the French have
elected the Germans from small re-
doubt which they had captured.
Throughout the entire sector of
Verdun, except on the western bank
Of the Meuse river, where the Ger
man bombardment has slackened
somewhat, the artillery duels are
still of vast proportions. To the
southeast the French at Fresnes, in
the Woevre region, have put down
two German attacks against that
town, but the Germans have inaugu-
rated an important movement in the
Champagne district where by a sur
prise attack they succeeded in enter
ing French advance positions Of a
supporting trench over front of
nearly mile, capturing more than q
thousand men.
Notwithstanding the fresh reserves
the French have thrown into the af-
fray at Fort Douaumont, the German
war office declares that their efforts
have been fruitless and that the Ger
mans have advanced their lines to-
ward Bras and Vacherauville. 1t
also is claimed that the Germans
have entirely expelled the French
from the Meuse peninsula, southwark
from Samogneux and west of Vacher-
awhile.
Paris military critics predict that
few of the original attacking force,
100000 Germans, will be left after the
first fighting" and assert that all
this sacrifice by the Kaiser is for an
empty Shell as the French have "un-
classed" Verdun and sent all provi-
sions and arms to the rear.
On the Russian front around Fried
richstadt and Illoukst there have
been heavy artillery, machine gun and
rifle firing. In Galicia the Russians
repulsed an attempt by the Austrians
to capture trenches
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
HOW TO SUCCEED

During the last few years, conditions in
all lines of business, even professional
life, have changed so completely that ev.
cry man is waking up to the fact that in
order to win success he must specialize
and learn to do some one thing and do il
well.
So it is with any article that is sold to
the people. 1t must have genuine merit
or no amount of advertising will maintain
the demand for the article.
For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Rem.
edy. From the very beginning the proprie.
tors had so much confidence in it that they
invited every one to test it.
It is physicians prescription.
They have on file thousands of unso.
Iicited letters received from former suf.
ferers who claim they are now enjoying
good health as result of its use.
However, if you wish first to try sam.
pie bottle, address DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, enclose ten cents and
mention this paper. They will promptly
forward you sample bottle by Parcels
Post.
Regular sizes for sale at all druggists
hfty-cents and e-dollar.-Adv.
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shows that I stand it real well. took
the Compound when my ten year old
daughter came and it helped me lot.
I have also had my oldest girl take it
and it did her lots Of good. / keep it in
the house all the time and recommend
it. Mrs. DEWITT SNcEBAUGH, West
Dandy, N. Y.
Sleeplessness, nervousness, irritabil-
ity, backacbe, headaches, dragging sem
sations, all point to female derange-
ments which may be overcome by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be amost valuable tonic
and invigoratorof the female organism.
Women everywhere bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vege'able Compound.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
GEN. FELIX DlAZ ENTERS MEXICO
Reported That Nephew Of Iron Ruler
Will Start New Revolution.


Washington Confirmation of re-
ports that Gen. Felix Diaz had left
the United States for Mexico to start
new revolution was received at the
Department of Justice from several
different quarters. He is nephew
of Porfirio Diaz, who was known as
the "Iron Ruler" of Mexico. He fought
Madero with Huerta and later was
virtually banished by Huerta, ostensi-
bly, On a mission to Japan"
On his staff when he left was Gen.
Lee Christmas, an American fighting
man who has figured in several wars
in Latln-AW eric an countries
Gen. Diaz left New Orleans Friday
for Havana, where several Mexicans
whose names have been associated
with his in reports of revolutionary
movement, were understood to be
awaiting him. Teodoro Dehesa, for
mer governor of Vera Cruz, and Gen.
Aureliano Banquet, war minister un-
Ger Huerta, were reported to be
among them.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast.

Why is man and woman, half the
time, feeling nervous, despondent,
worried; some days headachy, dull and
unstrung; some days really incapaci-
tated by illness.
five all would practice inside-bath.
ing, what a gratifying change would
take place. Instead of thousands of
half-sick, anaemic-looking souls with
pasty, muddy compilations we should
see crowds Of happy, healthy, rosy
checked people everywhere. The rea-
son is that the human system does not
rid itself each day Of all the waste
which it accumulates under our pres
ent mode of living. For every ounce
of food and drink taken into the sys-
tenn nearly an ounce of waste material
must be carried out, else it ferments
and forms ptomaine-like poisons which
are absorbed into the blood.
Just as necessary as it is to clean
the ashes from the furnace each day,
before the fire will burn bright and
hot, so we must each morning clear
@AAO AA0AOO VA 60A0 I'll LAO p4OVAOu0 00y -
accumulation of indigestible waste and
body toxins. Men and women, wheth-
er sick or well, are advised to drink
each morning, before breakfast, a
glass of real hot water with tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate in
it, as harmless means of washing
out Of the stomach. liver, kidneys and
bowels the indigestible material,
waste, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before put
ting more food into the stomach.
Millions of people who had their
turn at constipation, bilious attacks,
acid stomach. nervous days and sleep
less nights have become real cranks
about the morning inside-bath. A quar-
ter pound of limestone phosphate will
not cost much from your druggist or
at the store, but is sufficient to DEM
onstrate to anyone, its cleansing,
sweetening and freshening effect upon
the system.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Union Men Have Riqht to Strike.

Castle Rock.-Organized workmen
in Colorado have legal right to
go on strike, said Judge John H. Den
ison, in instructing the jury in the
case of four former strikers on trial
here since Jan. on the charge OF
murder growing out Of the killing of
Mai. P. P. Lester of the Colorado Ma
tional Guard in the battle of the
"hogback." Judge Denison instruct
ed the jury not to consider alleged
evidence relating to the looting of
stores and mining property by the
strikers
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

Mr.. ]. M. Sinclair ed for four years
and was in a nervous state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me, so I decided to
try Dodds Kidney Pills, and cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness, as they cured me. Dia.
mend Dinner Pills cured me of Con.
stipation."
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved
SOC. per box.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

Inflammation of
the bladder. La
ter l became so
much worse that
/ consulted a
doctor, who said
that l had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was af-
fected. ! suffer
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Two Miners Slain Near wa'senbure

Walsenburg. A. Estanizoa, %,
and Joe Rames, 80, Mexicans, were
murdered while at work in the jack
son mine eight miles west of Wal
senburg. The bodies were found in
the east entry of the mine. A min
er's pick had been driven into
Rames' head and the head and neck
were terribly mashed. Estanizoa's s
head was crushed and his face was
covered with bruises. The bodies
were found thirty-five feet apart
with loaded coal car between them.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
In Upper Circles.

In Upper Circles.
Was Mrs Frittersby satisfied with
the alimony awarded her?'
mo, indeed"
Wasn't it large enough?"
She declares it wouldn't be suffi-
cient to maintain her poodle in the
style to which it Is accustomed"
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
LOOKING to the Future.

'I guess I'll make lawyer Of Josh,
said Farmer Bates. my wife wants
him to be a doctor, and he's sure
going to be a professional man; but
we'd want to show our confidence ir
him, and | think it would be heal
safer to take Josh's law than his medi
cine.''-Y outh's Companion.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

Lydia E. Pinkham's
v g eg etable Com
pound for nerves
and for female trou-
bles and it straight
ened me out in good
shape. Iwork nearly
all the time, as we
live ON a farm and I
have four girls. / do
all my sewing and
other work with
~ .
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Got ON His Nerves

II understand you have moved your
Office
Yes. l had to get away or suffer
q nervous breakdown"
What was the matter?"
II was next door to a painless dent
ist and l couldn't stand the yells OF
his patients
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
F FRECKLES
Row 10 the Time to Get Bid of These
UAylY SnnfA.

Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles. the
prescription othine-double strengths
yuaranteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength--from your druggist, and apply O.
little Of II night and morning and you
yhould soon see that even the worst freckies
aave begun to disappear, while the lighter
snes have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce Is needed to COM
oietely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
slear complexion
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee of
money back IL 1t fails to remove freckles.--
Adv.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
In the Suburbs.

In the Suburbs.
why do you believe your neighbor
is a confirmed bachelor?"
''By the language Of flowers"
How does that tell you?"
Yesterday he dug up the matri-
mony vine on the wall, and this morn
ing l caught him sowing bachelors
buttons"
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Lots of Fun,

Society in Plunkville is so hollow"
Still, a lot of folks seem to enjoy
themselves rattling around"
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair of Olivehill,
Tenn, writes: II strained my pack,
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Not Induluinu.

Youth-Love is intoxicating.
Old Bach-I'm on the water wagon
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
His Status.

What a funny sort Of fellow thai
young surgeon isl"
"Yes: he's a regular little cut-up.'
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Hope.

Knicker-After prison reform, what
Bocker-Perhaps some day they will
reform the home.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel a cold coming on, take LAXA
TIVE BROMO QUININH. 1t removes caEse o
Colds and Grip. Only One BROMO QUININE.
w GROVES signature ON box. 25c.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
WOMAN HAD
NERVOUS TROUBLE.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound Helped Her.

West Dandy, N. Y.-"I have had
nervous trouble all my life until took
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

The Seventh Age Of Man.
HE is very old man, isn't he?"
"Well, he is in his second dance
aood."
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04
Behind the Scenes.

Behind the Scenes.
Juliet-Packson says he is drawing
full houses.
Romeo-Only on his own DEAL
Judge.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

An egg in the cup is worth two in
the nest.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

About the only ulnerenCe DeLW6VN
repartee and impudence Is In the size
Of the man who says it.
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

April I2.-State Teachers Association
meeting at Tucson.
Nov. 3-18.-Arizona State Fair at
Phoenix
The Benson signal., 1916-03-04

AIEAiEk corn, fruit livest1ck pax best IN adas the
mo Hoods B. F. Kiefer Grand Junction, Colorado
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
Want to Take One or Two
More Trips Before Roads
Get Bad.
MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT
To Discuss One Probably To
Princeton and Dawson
Springs.

Plans are on foot for fourth boost
er trip to be taken Thursday of next
week to Princeton, Dawson and Nor
tonville. Such trip via cambridge,
Friendship, Princeton, Dawson, ST.
Charles, Nortonville and probably
other Hopkins, towns and back TO En-
pire and Crofton would be about so
miles and could be made in about ten
hours.
A meeting will be held tomorrow
night to discuss the details. This ter
ritory is important and requests have
come from both Princeton and Daw-
son for the boosters to visit those
places.
Good results of the other trips are
already being felt and the business
men want at least one more trip and
if the roads continue good two more
may be taken. One could be taken
Thursday and the other Saturday OF
next week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
In The Poultry Club Work
For The Nineteen Six
teen Season.
GETS FOX SILVER CUP
Pembroke Second Gets A
Similar Trophy For Their
Reward Of Labor.

The two silver loving cups award
ed to the Poultry clubs by The Fox
Bros. Co. were awarded this week.
The club at Edwards Mill would
have secured both cups, one for the
best reports and the other for the
most birds raised, but both could
not 90 to the same club. AS it was,
Edwards Mill was awarded first hon.
ors and Pembroke second, with
Crofton a close second.
The cups are TO be held until some
other club wins them.
The generosity of the Fox Bros.
Co. is greatly appreciated and the
handsome silver cups are highly
priced. Mrs. Eloise Graves, the
county demonstration, is much graft
fed at the first years work in stand
ardizing White Wyandottes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
THE MICROBE OF LOVE-"

This delightful home talent play, a
rare comedy, replete with catchy
songs and local hits, will be given
Nov. II at the Tabernacle under the
auspicies of the Women's Club of the
town. With the proceeds they will
furnish the Library basement with
comfortable chairs, carpets, rugs and
draperies, beautify the walls and in
every way possible make'of this bare
room a convenient and beautiful audi
torium, where clubs and other as
semblages may be held.
Miss Corrinne Parent will coach the
play and the "Old Maids Convention"
and the Bachelors Club" will be
features. Practices are being held at
the Library and the cast will be made
up of the best home talent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
KICK ON
THE PRICE
Refuse To Stand Short Haul
Cut on Hauling
Gravel.
ON LAFAYETTE co. ROAD
Work Is Suspended Pending
Efforts To Get More
Teams.
ON LAFAYETTE co. ROAD

About fifty teams on the road be-
tween Lafayette and GAINESVILLE, en-
gagged in building a gravel road from
the Tennessee line to Lafayette, to
connect with the pike to GAINESVILLE,
quit work Monday on strike. The
teams had been hauling gravel from
the creek below Lafayette at SIPS a
yard and as the haul was shortened
the price was cut to 81. This caused
the trouble and some of the teamsters
demanded as high as $3.50 The
strike leaders forced all wagons to
stop.
The strike had not been adjusted
yesterday. A further complication
has arisen by the refusal of the owner
of the gravel pit to let any more gray
ell be taken at the proposed price OF
81. The work is being done under
the direction OF Esq. Rogers and an
effort is being made get gravel else.
where and resume business with a
new set of teams.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
The Democrats Fire Their
Last Big Gun in Local
Campaign.
ENTHUSIASM IS HIGH
County Speaking Every Night
This Week By Local
Orators.

Next Saturday night Congressman
Thomas j. Hefin, of Alabama, one of
the real big guns of the Democratic
firing line, will speak at the Taber-
nacle. Not only is it expected that
local people will turn out to hear him
in great numbers but many from adj
Joining counties say they will be here.
Saturday afternoon former Cover
nor A. E. Wilson will speak at tine
Tabernacle for the Republicans and
Mr.. Heflin's address will be in the
nature of reply to him.
Local speakers are holding speak
ings at several places every night.
Judge Bush is on the stump and
such old-time favorites as w. X.
Howell and Jas. B. Allensworth are
speaking every day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
VIRGINIA DRY,
Is 18TH STATE
Law One of Most Drastic Ever
Passed by a legislature
800 Saloons Closed.

Richmond, Va, Nov. Virginia
the eighteenth state to ban the sale of
intoxicating beverages, closed all
saloons at midnight last night. Al
though a large part of the old dorhin-
ion previously had been voted dry in
local option elections, the new state
law closed more than 800 saloons,
mostly in Richmond, Norfolk, New
port News, Lynchburg, Petersburg,
Roanoke and Bristol.
The law is one of the most drastic
ever passed by,a state legislature Nc
beverage except cider can be sold
that shows trace of alcohol and pos
session of more than one gallon OF
whisky, one gallon of wine, or three
gallons of beer would be regarded as
prima facie evidence of intent to VIC
late the law. This provision prob
ably will receive an early test ii
court, as vast quantities OF liquor have
been stored in private homes.
Along with the prohibition measurt
and to insure its enforcement, the leg
islature passed a bill which provided
tn a t custer proceedings may b.
brought against state or municipa
authorities who show a laxity in put
ting it, or any other measure into eff
feet. In additions commissioner wa
provided TO see that the law was OBJ
served
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
PASTOR RUSSELL
DIES ON TRAIN
Noted Independent Minister
and Writer Succumbs
on Train.

Canadian, Tex, Nov. Charles
Taze Russell, known as Pastor"
Russell, an independent minister, ed
itor of the Watch Tower and promi-
nent author of studies on Scriptures,
died at 2:30 o. clock last afternoon on
an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe train
en- route from Los Angeles to New
York. Heart disease was given as
the cause.
Pastor Russell complained of feel
ing ill after leaving Los Angeles, his
secretary said, and gradually grew
worse. The end came while the
train was stopped at Pampa, Texas,
near here. The body is being sent tc
Kansas City.
Pastor Russell was born in Pitts.
burg, Pa, Feb 16, 1852, He was
president Of the Watch Tower Bible
and Tract society of Pennsylvania, the
international Bible Students associa
tion of London and the Peoples Pul
pit association of New York.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
BIG SUIT
BYL. & N.
Against Western Union For
Rental Of Right Of
I Way.

One of the largest suits ever insti-
tuted in the Fayette circuit court was
filed by the L. G. N. Railroad Compa-
ny, of Louisville, against the Western
Union Telegraph Company, of New
York, for 1914, 125. 80, alleged due as
rental for the poles and wires of the
telegraph company on the railroads
right of way and for space used in the
company's depots and stations during
the period from August Is, 1915, to
August II, 1915.
The railroad alleges that at the
termination of its contract for twenty
five years with the telegraph cOmpa-
ny for the use of its grounds for the
erection of poles and other convey
ances, notice was given by the rail-
road to the telegraph company to va
cate and as a result a restraining ord
er, which was granted, and was filed
in the United States District Court of
Western Kentucky to prevent the
railroad from making good its threat
to the telegraph company.
Also at this time notice was given
the telegraph company that during
the period pending, the sum OF 500
per mile would be charged over the
distance which the defendant oDera=
ted, amounting to 3,44S.6l miles.
1t is also charged that owing o the
wrongful holding and continual rclusal
of the telegraph company to vaca'e its
property il should be allowed double
this value, according to the laws of
Illinois, Florida, Georgia and TcHnes=
see.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
BARNES-BRACKR0GGE
Pretty Home Wedding Yes
terday Afternoon at Five
O'clock.

Miss Verna Katherine Brackrogge
and Mr.. Joseph Lynn Barnes were
married yesterday afternoon at 5
o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Brack-
rogge, on East Ninth street.
II was a quiet home wedding with
simple formalities. Miss Mary Ellen
Eshman played Memberships we'd
ding march and as prelude Miss
Margaret Dalton sang 81 love Thee
Truly"
The ring ceremony was performed
by Rev.J. B. Eshman, of the Gum
berland Presbyterian church.
The bride was attired in blue
coat suit with gray hat and shoes.
The groom wore the convention black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes left at $50
for the South and will be at home
next week at 1915 Division street,
Nashville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
CASKY SCHOOL
ENTERTAINMENT
Halloween Party. Enjoyed by
Very Large Crowd Tues
day Night.

Casky school, of which Miss Halle
Clark is principal and Miss Sudie
Backus assistant, gave a Hailowe en-
party Tuesday Night and the enter
tainment proved a most delightful one
in all respects The building was
decorated with Halloween emblems
and g merry crowd of witches, ghosts
and COLLINS added TO the attractive
scene and "spooky" effect. There
was a House of Mystery" ''Fish
Pond" ETC.. and all were literally
patronized. In the box supper de-
partment there were nearly one hun
dred pies and mach home made
candy, a feast for all. DR.. W. S.
Sandbach acted well the role of auc-
tioneer and a nice little sum was
realized. The proceeds will be used
in improvements on the school build
ing. Music, both vocal and instru-
mental, was pleasing feature More
than one hundred people attended
and typical Halloween merriment
featured the evening.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
BRASHER- ANDERSON.
Hopkinsville Man Marries
Young Lady Of Tennessee.

Oscar Brasher sprung a surprise
upon his friends yesterday by giving
out the information that he was mar
ried on Saturday, Oct 81, to Miss
Artie Anderson, young lady OF near
Dover. Tenn.4.sAi day-or twoafter the
Gedding, Mr.. Brasher returned to
his city. Hswen back last Satur-
day TO the home OF his bride and he
and Mrs. 'Brasher returned here Sum-
day night. They have gone to house.
keeping on the corner of Durreti
ayspue and Beach street.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-02
Campaign Lie Nailed.

Senator Lodge has backed down
on his statement that H. C. Breckin-
ridge told two men that the Lusitania
note had postscript saying it was
not to be taken seriously. The Presi-
dent said the note had no postscript
and MIR. Breckenridge denounced as
false the statement attributed to him.