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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11

Bowling Green, Ky. Sept 10. With
an o. ,oftuaity 10 live the people OF
Bowling Green cheaper coal the local
dealers have refused an offer Of the
Chamber Of Commerce to procure the
baiges owned by the Federal Govern
ment on Green and Barren rivers,
giving as a reason that they did not
have the required capital to finance
such deal
Recently the Chamber Of Commerce
b aimed permission of the national
government for the use OF the gov
eminent barges on the river for haul
ing coal TO this city in order to give
the people much cheaper coal. A
price of cents at the mines has been
obtained, " hich would permit coal to
be laid down at the city wharf at APP
proximateIy 10 cents for the run Of
the mine. This run OF the mine in
cludes all coal from lump to slack.
The opportunity was given the coal
dealers to handle the trade, but now
that they have refused, in all proba-
bility mutual company will be organ :
lied among citizens and coal, lying in
great Quantities within few miles of
Bowling Green, will be brought here.
The coal dealers in refusing also
stated that they had plenty Of coal on
hand to fill all orders, but the cheap
est they could sell their product at
was IS cents for lump and nut.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Malone Alone.

In protest against President Viii.
sons failure to advocate passage of
the female suffrage amendment and
because the President permitted in
prisonment of women who have been
picketing the White House, Dudley
Field Malone. Customs Collector of
New Yo k, rendered his resignation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Another Exposure.

The German charge at Buenos
Aires has been caught sending dis
patches through the Swedish lega-
ton, giving information about sailings
and even advising that Argentine
ships be sunk without leaving any
trace" The United States detectives
caught the guilty parties and first
class sensation has resulted. r+
Baron Lowen, the Swedish minis
ter, denies any knowledge OF the use o.
his privileges by the spies. He is said
to be in poor health and not very at
tentive to his duties.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Died in New Orleans.

Jane, the 9-months-old daughter OF
Rev. Charles L. Nourss and Mrs.
Nourse, of New Orleans, died at the
home of her parents Sunday, of in
testinal paralysis. The remains, ac-
companied By Mrs. Nourse and Miss
Ruth Baynham, aunt of the deceased,
are expected to arrive here this morn
ing and the interment will be made in
Riverside Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
: r. S. Mason On Board.

R. S. Mason, of Eddyville, succeeds
S. L. Dodds, of Hickman, on the
Western Kentucky District Exemp-
ton Board. Mr.. Dodds' resignation
was accepted and Gov. Stanley rec
commended Mr.. Mason, whose ap-
pointment was announced Saturday.
Clinton Touley, a prominent farmer
in nuremberg county hanged him.
self.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
SPEAKERS FOR
THIS WEEK.
Public information Orators
For Tonight at Theatres.

tOnly two patriotic speeches will be
de at the moving picture shows
week, on Tuesday and Saturday
AAsnts. Two speeches for each date
will be assigned. They will 90 to-
Qether and one will hold the watch on
The other. Each willspeak one time
nj each theatre. The speakers for
tonight are oglesby Soyars and Frank
Cunningham.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Brave Widow.
(New York Sum-

have given my boy and am not
sorry. But il is very hard. And
since he went from US to France one
of his sisters has died and his cousin
Arthur was killed in battle over there
it is hard, hard Thomas though,
is ready to take h place and if it be-
comes necessary one more of my boys
will take Thomas place. -(Mrs.
Sarah Burke, of Brooklyn
What a recruiting officer this brave
widow would make!
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Growing In TWO Places.

The Buck ira ID Overall factory of
Lewisburg, KY, ale installing a new
gas engine. The old oil one having
been displaced for the new one,
which viii be run by natural gas and
can be operated at considerably
less expense. -Lewisburg Leader.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
To Poison Children.

German aviators are continuing to
drop poisoned candy in France. Some
has been found wrapped up in paper
bags Other poisoned sweets are in
the form of chocolate cherries, en-
closed in lead-coiored paper.
Strict orders have been issued to
prevent the consumption Of this can
"A -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
HORRORS OF WAR.

First Village Bum-Labor's
mighty scarce about here
Second Village Bum-Terribul 4
had to help my wife with the pota-
toes this morning.-Life.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Be SociahIe.

Do the farmers and their wives and
families In your neighborhood get to-
gether for mutual improvement, enter
tainment and social intercourse as
much as they should?-Exchange.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Underwent Operation.

,Iary Ethel Harmed, little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harmed, OF
near the city, underwent an operation
at Jennie Stuart hospital last Thu s.
lay.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
PLENTY OF 1T.

'''Bragley says his new house is
heated with hot air."
"Then it is well heated. I've
heard Bragley talk"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
AND HE DID.

"Won't you give me kiss to re-
member you by3"
"Youll remember longer the kiss
you didn't get" said the wise girl.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
JAWlNG.

Mr.. Peewee-I suppose you're
very much annoyed by me.
His Wife, never allow myself
to be annoyed by trifes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
Stomach Troubles
Since Childhood
PERUNA Made Me Well

Mr.. VIM. w. Everly 1925 North
Hancock Street, Philadelphia Pa,
writes.
Il have been troubled with stomach
disorders since childhood, but after
taking six bottles Of your Peruna,
now enjoy the best of health. / also
had catarrh In the head, which prac-
tically has disappeared, thanks to
the Peruna Co. for their good work."
Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can procure Peruna Tablets.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11

Mr.. snd-Airs. C. C. Major, Jr.. and
Mss. Myra Word, motored home Sun.
azy from Paducah, after ten days
visit 10 friends.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11
THE WAY OF 1T.

/ She-This new writer's style il
just killing.
7 Hs-I've noticed he murders the
kings English.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-11

Marshall saw the doctor stop
at your house yesterday. Anything
serious?
Merryman-I should say SO. He
came to collect his bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27

On Thursday evening Nancy Lincoln
1ooge, Manchester Unity, I. o. o. F..
celebrated it's third anniversary in its
hall on Fairfield avenue. A. w. Ross,
deputy for this district was present
and presented past grand jewels to the
the chairs, Mrs. r. M. Ross, Mrs. F.
following ladies who had been through
ton, Mrs. E. Wilkinson, and Mrs. E.
Wharton, Mrs. D. Wilson, Mrs. S. Hor-
Whitaker. The program opened with
the singing Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner followed by songs by Miss E. M.
Wilson, and Miss R. M. Smith. The
Noble Grand of Loyal Abraham Lin
coin lodge was present and presented
the Nancy Lincoln lodge with a trunk.
T. O'Connell gave several humorous
recitations and there were songs by
Miss Julia Boehm and Miss Theresa
Lavery. H. Brenton and George
Rowell gave Rotations after which
dancing was enjoyed for the remainder
of the evening. 1t was voted to take
some Liberty bonds and the lodge is
in good financial standing and gaining
in membership.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
HELP
SUGAR SHORTAGE

The railroads are doing their bit to
relieve the sugar shortage.
kilograms just received from the
Sunset Central, The Texas and Pacific
and other railroads, in the sugar cane
belt state that a sufficient number of
empty cars are available throughout
Louisiana and other cane growing
territory to handle the entire cane
crop.
Hundreds of cars have also been
rGoved into the Northwest to protect
the sugar beet crop, which is already
moving. An adequate supply Of cars
is also on hand to move the Northwest
potato. crop.
In Texas, the railroads are bending
every energy to protect the cattIemen
from loss of livestock because of
drought. Thousands of heads Of cat
tie were moved from Eastern Texas
last week into more fertile pasturage.
and hundreds of stock cars are now
being rushed into the Southwestern
part Of the state in order to make
| possible a similar movement of cat
tles there.
In its efforts to get empty freight
cars into the districts where they are
lanost needed, the Railroads War
! Board, acting through the Commits
sion on Car Service, has moved 1885,
! $50 empty cars from one railroad tc
another, irrespective of ownership
since the first of May The orders
for these cars since September LIST
number 1905
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
From October Smart Shops

somewhat
It likely
in these washab
% be an
uncly
becoming
sometimes
a saio hat A justas
back will notbe
Clothes
relief
the pointed
of the
really
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
EMPIRE

Sessue Hayakawa, the greatest OF
living japanese actors. will be seen
today in his latest Paramount won
derplay, THE Call of the East" fea-
tured at the Empire theatre, the
plays. This drama is one of the sort
that grips and holds the attention
from start to finish. The picture has
been voted in New York city to be
even greater than the masterplay
with this sterling star, The Cheat
shown sometime ago at this theatre.
The most popular stage and screen
of the day. Marguerite Clark, will be
seen in the first of Mary Roberts
Rhinehart's celebrated 'tSub-De5"
stories, "Bab's'' Diary" at the EN-
pire theatre tomorrow evening. The
production will be featured for four
days and is sure to prove to be one
of the most delightful productions
ever done with this charming, dimin-
utive little star. The Famous Play
ers company are doing all the Sub
Deb stories into motion pictures and
they are played in a most convincing
manner by Miss Clark. Don't fail to
see this play and then watch for the
rest of them which will be shown at
the Empire theatre first in this city.
And here's a live tip-get in line early
at the Empire on Sunday evening If
you want seat. To accommodate
the crowds the management have ar
ranged to give three shows Sunday
evening instead Of the usual two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
LYRIC

Next weeks attraction at the Lyric
theatre win be within the Law
he sensational crook melodrama OF
he underworld of New York. by Bay
ard WELLER.
Warda Howard VIII take the role
made famous by Jane Cowl In the
original production of several years
ago. The success of this play has
been SO great that hardly a week has
passed since the original production
That 1t has not been on the boards at
some theatre.
within the Law has been en-
1orsed by President Woodrow Will
son, David Belasco, and many others.
II unfolds q story Of love and crime
(which every working girl should see
and throws q great light upon the
lives of that great world (which moves
no an undercurrent In every big COM
munity
Manager Arvine of the Lyric So
cured the rights to this play at the
request of many OF the patrons of
this Poll house The Offering was
without doubt the forerunner OF all
Of the crook plays which have been
Fcen for the last three years on Broad
way.
On Sunday night at the Lyric In adj
fitlon to a musical concert, q frst-run
Triangle release "A Phantom Hus-
band" staring Ruths Stonehouse. will
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
POLI'S

: Hearst-Pathe News pictures of the
German submarine at New York, the
Roumanian battlefront with its snow
scenes. and the great IRE at the Kan
sas City stock yards is an attraction
Mt Polls this week where Harden
also mystifies by escaping from every
kind OF device used in prisons. Today
Is the last day TO witness this big
theatrical offering including other
vaudeville acts of prominence and a
seven-reel feature photoplay, "A
Sleeping Memory in which Miss
Emily Stevens appears.
Tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, the
Poll theatre will be the scene Of an
operate success. when the Verdi
Grand Opera Company. brought. to
this city under the auspices of the
Enrico Caruso lodge. Sons Of Italy,
will present, with a full cast, the
great Verdi Grand opera I'll Trova-
tore"
Forty~eight people including an
augmented orchestra will arrive In
this city tonight with two full car
loads OF scenery Among the artists
direct from Italy are B. Freeman, G..
Oppexzo, M. Rineto. M. Carrano, l..
Olivsro, q. Sord and A Haessler.
The musical direction will be under
tho eminent leader. Giovanni Leotti.
The stage management under E. Giac-
como. Gnisseppi Oppezzo, dramatic
tenor, has sung at LaScala, Milan
Opera Comtque, Paris Covent Garden.
London. and other notable opera
houses throughout thew orld. Bettina
Freeman. soprano. sang at the Royal
Opera. London, before the King and
Queen of England. Margaret Carreno,
n young artist, win be remembered by
Aida at the Forty-fourth Street
theatre recently where she achieved
great success. Others are of equal
not In the musdcal world and Bridge
port Ia assured of an artistic per-
Torrance throughout
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
PARAMOUNT PICTURE GIVES
SECRET AGENTS CLUE TO WORK
ON IN CAPTURING GERMAN SPY
'tThe Secret Game' Starring Sessue Hayakawa, Held
Idea That Served AS Suggestion in APP
pretending Real Culprit.

A Paramount. picture as first aid
to the United States government in
the apprehension Of a German spy
such is the basis of an interesting
story told in Los Angeles. by a Fed
eral official recently. For obvious
reasons his name cannot be given.
During the filming of THE Secret
Game" at the Lasky studios in Cali
fornia, the picture in which Sessue
Hayakawa, celebrated Paramount jap
nese star, will be seen shortly, the
official was a visitor and watched
with interest the work on Marian
Fairfax.s clever story.
For some time the Federal agents
in Southern California had had under
suspicion German known as Hugo
Pfefferman or Henry Pfirman, a
rancher living near Ontario, a short
distance from Los Angeles. He was
suspected of being in league with a
powerful clique Of German agents.
some of whom were convicted in Los
Angeles several months ago and
placed in Federal prisons. NO tan
gibla evidence had. been obtained
against the man, however, and it was
only when, through having witnessed
part Of the production of THE Secret
Came" the / government man was
given a clue to work upon that the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27

result was accomplished. snzes
An incident in the scenario, which
deals with the efforts of a ring of
German spies to obtain news of the
sailing of American transports In the
Pacific, is the scheme of one of the
band OF carrying a cipher code con-
ceaIed in an ordinary appearing foun-
tain pen. Through the use of this
code the agent deciphered messages
which came from accompl.ces. ap-
pearing as ordinary letters from
German soldier and passed by the
censors.
Having seen these incidents in the
photodrama the Y. S. official at once
set to work to secure the personal eT-
fects of the suspected German. He
acted quickly and as a result in the
rancher's vest was. found a silver
handled pencil which was the secret
hiding place of a code by which the
agent had been decipherins his mes
sages. The evidence of the code and
discriminating letters also discovered
resulted in a conviction of espionage
The German agent, trapped through
the suggestion contained in a Para
mount drama of the screen, Is now
serving time in a Federal prison.
The Secret Came" meantime, has
been finished and will be a December
Paramount release.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27

N. z, and Miss Phyllis Rowe Of Bos-
ton. were the bridesmaids and their
costumes of orchid panne velvet with
silver lace bodices. added much to
the lovely effect of the color scheme
of the wedding party They also wore
silver slippers and stockings, carried
lavendar chrysanthemums, and wore
large grey nnaline hats like that Of the
maid Of honor.
Stuart Mclean of Danbury, waited
on Mr.. Wakeman as his best man and
the ushers were E. H Hawthorne.
John K Williamson, Isaac Ferris, NJ.
A Pollock. w. r. Lalley and b. G..
Lalley, brothers of the BRIDE
After the ceremony there was a
large reception at the Lalley home and
a wedding breakfast served. for which
Msresi Of New York. catered. In the
dining room the color scheme was
pink and white and large center
piece of roses graced the table.
The bridal dinner was held at the
Lal1ey home on Thursday evening and
at this time Miss LalIey gave to her
maid of honor, Miss Bannin, a large
silver vanity case, and to her bride
maids little gold powder boxes Mr.
Wakeman gave to his bride in add.
ton to the platinum and diamond bal
pin diamond circ1et as a guard ring
To his best man he gave a gold cigar.
cite case and to his ushers GOLD
knives. Miss La1leys gift to the
groom was a Greuen watch Mr.
Wakeman gave his bachelor dinner a
the Country Club last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. wakeman left earl,
in the evening for New York wher,
they were to stop at the Ritz. To
morrow they will leave for AsheviIle
N. c., where they will spend som,
time. Mrs. Wakeman wore a travelling
suit of brown velour trimmed will
bands Of fisher and neckpiece of tn
same. Her hat was of a harmonic
ing shade. Mr.. Wakeman is the pur
chasing agent for the Burns & Bassicl
Co. and both he and Mrs. Wakemal
are well known here. When they re
turn from their wedding trip they vii
reside on North avenue.
Yesterday afternoon, Miss Lalley
who has been much entertained i
the past few weeks, gave a yer
charming tea for her attendants, a
i the Brooklawn Country Club Mis-
Blister, Miss Bannin and Miss Row
presided at the urns. Miss Lalle
has been the recipient of a grea
many very beautiful gifts
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
GOOD TIME MONDAY EVENING.

Young people Of the city are prom
led an extra good time at the Colonial
ball room in Fairfield avenue next
Monday evening when the Singing
McEnellys make their nextl visit to
the city. This orchestra, the pioneer
OF the singing musicians. is too well
known here to need extended intro
duction, having been catering to
amusement lovers for the last ten
years. They will give the usual con-
cert FOLLOWED by dancing until mid
night, and will have all Of the latest
march and waltz songs In their roper
toire. The admission is at the old
popular figure, there will be a big
crowd and good time. Come and en-
joy yourself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
MISS MARY ROSAL IND LALLEY is
BRIDE TODAY OF j R. WAKEMAN;
MARRIED IN ST. PETERS CHURCH

Miss Mary Rosalind Lalley, daugh-a
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Lalley
OF Fairfield avenue. and4J. r. Wake
man of Fairfield, were quietly mar
ried this afternoon, the ceremony be-
Ing performed by Rev. Thomas Kelly
at the rectory of ST. Peters church at
A O'Clock. Only the families of the
couple and the members of the bridal
party witnessed the ceremony. but a
large reception followed at the Lalley
home at which guests from many cit
les were present, including Boston,
New York. New Haven, and as far
south as Kentucky. x
The LalIey home which is, very at
tractive. was made doubly SO by the
lavish use of southern smilax and
palms interspersed with chrysanthe-
NUNS in an orchid shade. The color
scheme for the wedding was orchid
and IL was very thoroughly carried
out. as the decorations were in charge
of John Reck a. Son In the room
where Mr.. and Mrs Wakeman re-
ceived. following the ceremony, palms
we're banked and the walls and chan
delier gracefully festooned with smi-
lax. Speidel played selected pro-
Miss Lalley made very attractive
bride gowned in ivory white satin. Her
dress was made on simple. straight
lines bodice being trimmed with
Duchess lace and the sleeves were
made entirely Of this lovely fabric.
The court train was of net from the
shoulders to the waistline and then OF
satin She was yelled and fine white
net composed all of the veil except
on the head when it merged into a
eononet of Duchess lace. Her bou-
quet was OF lavendar orchids and ILL
lies of the valley. Mr.. Lalley gave
his daughter in marriage. Her only
ornaments were diamond and pla-
tinum bar pin, the gift of Mr.. Wake
man, and a beautiful necklace OF
pearls, the gift OF ke- father Mrs
Lalley. mother OF the bride, wore 9
very handsome gown Of black panne
velvet.
Miss Elizabeth Bannin of Brooklyn
". Y, was the, maid of honor and she
wore orchid satin combined will
taupe tulle. the tulle being used fol
the sleeves and around the neck. Sill
yer slippers and stockings and 1argt
grey maline hat trimmed with silvel
ribbon completed her costume. Sh.
carried chfysanthemums of an orchit
shade.
Miss Maria Blister Of Mamaroneck
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
= ~
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTE BOOK
(By Lee Pas,c)
By Lee Pa2c,


Maud Jonson had a berthday party
last mite, and we was all setting err
round looking at each other like you
wen parties ferst start, and Maud jon
son sed, Well, everybody, wat shall we
play?
None of US fellows saying enything,
on account of not wunting to men
ton kissing games SO soon. and Pubs
Simkinses sissy cuzzin Persey sed,
Lets play shrades.
Wat are they? sed Lew Davis, and
Persey sed, You jest get up and do
sumthing and its. Supposed to be the
name of some animal or sumthing. Ill
go ferst to show you how. and who
ever gesses it, it's their tern
And he got up, saying. Wat kind OF
froot Is this? And he started to per-
tend to dig a hole In the floor. saying,
% mersey, how I hate to berry all
this straw.
Straw berry, yelled Pubs Simkins.'
That's rite. sed Persey. and Pubs
a berd is this? And he started to
stretch himself as if he was sleepy
as enything, saying, o, O., 0.
WITCH we all gave it up, and Pubs
sed, Ostrich, A stretch, see?
Aw heck. all US fellows sed.
And Pubs took another tern on &C
count Of nobody hadent gessed it, say
ing, Wat kind of bug is this, I'm a
kittin. And he layed down on the
floor, saying, Lay down. pussy, lay
down.
WITCH we all gave it up, and Pubs
| sed, caterpillar, see, the cat layed
down on the piller.
Ware was the piller? sed Sam
Cross.
! You had to imagine it, sed Pubs
now I get another tern.
| No, sir, no sir, we all yelled, ano
we got up a game of going to Jeroos-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-27
ONLY SINGING ORCHESTRA

The McEnelly Singing Orchestra
which will make its next visit to the
Colonial ball room in Fairfield ave-
nue. next Monday evening is the pio-
neer Of the singing and travelling or
chestras, and is so far in advance Of
all others that it may be truthfully
called the only singing orchestra.
There Is a snap and vim to the play
ing and singing of tia McEnellys
which makes their music especially
pleasing to the dancers, and they are
immensely popular here. They will
rlay and sing for short concert Mon
day evening and then for the dane
ing which will fellow until midnight
The usual big crowd and good time is
assured, and the usual prices of ad-
mission prevail Enjoy yourself with
the McEnellys Monday evening.