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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
CLOSING ON
BAPAUNE
Germans Again Driven Back
On A Three Mile
Front.
NO REST FOR THE TURKS
British Make Another Ad-
vance Directed Against
Bapaume.

Further notable guns have been
made by the British forces against the
Germans in the operations which have
as their object the capture of Bapaume
and a general bending back of the
German line eastward in the Somme
and Ancre regions of France.
According to the British war Office
communication, under terrific bonn
bardments the Germans have aband-
oned their main defensive system west
of Bapaume on front of three and
one half miles to a depth of mile.
North of the Ancre the left wing Of
the British in this particular operation
has bent back the German line on a
front of about mile east and north
east of Gommecourt and somewhat
Strengthened out the curve extending
from Eszarts-les-Bucquoy to the re-
gion northeast of Puisieuz au Mont.
To the north of this region, in the
vicinity of Armentieres, Souchez and
Neuville-St Vast and southwest Of
Neuve Chapelle, the Germans threw
forward raiding parties but all of these
met with repulse, according to Lon
don, except in the last named sector
where the Germans reached the Brit
ish trenches and made prisoner some
of the occupants.
Elsewhere ON the line in France
there have been only artillery engage
ments which were especially severe
in Champagne on the sectors of Mai
sons de Champagne, and Mausiges,
and at various points on both sides of
the Meuse in the region of Verdun.
The Turks evidently are being Civ
en- no rest by the British operating
against them north Of Bagdad along
the TigriS river. After the capture Of
Bagdad Sunday, the British cavalry
kept on the heels of the retreating
Turks and occupied the town OF
Hartman, five miles to the North, TAX
ing more than 100 prisoners. Gun
boats are proceeding up the river in
pursuit of the Turks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

insurance carried was 81 ,073, $3.50, 500.
This is an increase Of 81 1854 members
and SOB, 1897, 800 in insurance since
December 81, 1914. The total emer-
gency fund on December 81 was 49,
4S8, 435.07.
For Kentucky the report showed
total benefit certificates in force De-
cember 81, 1916, of 17,114 and the
amount Of insurance carried $40, &C.,
700. Claims paid to January 81 were
$685., 056,30. Receipts for the bene-
ficiary fund for 1916 were 1868, 472. 81
and the emergency fund $40, 1852. 81.
Secret work Tuesday night was put
on by two lodges. The Uniform
Rank of jacksonville was worked
first and then the Hopkinsville camp
gave an initiation. Both lodges did
splendid work. About 500 members
attended this session.
Wednesday morning the State Camp
! met at the Tabernacle and the election
of officers was the chief feature. The
following officers were chosen:
Head Consul-Hon. Alben w.
Barley, Congressman from the First
District.
| Head Adviser-H. w. Nichols, Of
Princeton.
Head Clerk-Geo. Miller, Louis
vile.
Head Banker-C. o. Harris, Hop
kins county.
Head Escort-Greeley Ford, Gallo
way county.
Head Sentry--W. L. Travis, Mar
shall county.
Head Managers-Dr. E. H. Gard
ner, Carlisle county; j. C. Bell
Daviess county; Shelby Dunn, Han
cock county; A. G. Coghill, McCracken
county; o. R. NARROW, Cadiz.
Delegates. d. Green, Louisville;
Archie Higgins, Hopkinsville.
Alternates A. A. Nelson and Geo.
WeatherS.
Greensboro, Ashland and Dawson
were nominated for the 1919 meeting
and Greensboro was selected.
An afternoon session was held for
winding up the routine business, re-
ceiving reports and adopting resolu-
tons, at the conclusion of which the
session adjourned.
The Women'S Circle also held two
sessions yesterday behind closed
doors.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
TWO DEATHS AT
W. S. HOSPITAL
Both Victims Of Measles,
Asthma Being Contribu-
tory In One Case.

Mrs. Bette Mantloe, of Todd coun-
ty, died at the Western State Hospital
March 10 of measles, aged 70 years.
She had been here one month. Inter-
ment at the asylum burying ground.
Mary M. Grey, a patient from But
Ter county. died Monday of Measles,
asthma being contributory. She was
GA years old and was received here
about four years ago. The interment
took place near Morgantown.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
Provisions Of the Will Of
the Late W. A. Wilgus
Explained.
WILL PURCHASE A SITE
And Deed the Fairgrounds
to the City Of Hop
kinsviIle.

Following are the sections of the
will of the late w. A. Wilgus be-
queathing his estate to the city Of
Hopkinsville:
Section 5. ! bequeath all of my
property whatsoever to the beloved
city of Hopkinsville, KY, for the sole
and exclusive purpose of purchasing
public Fairgrounds for the white chill
dren only of the said city of Hopkins
vile, Ky.
Section 6. desire that all OF my
property shall be turned into one gen.
eral fund and said amount shall be
managed and expended for as many
play grounds as commission Of three
selected from the school board may
in their judgment deem proper to
purchase. These play grounds shall
be decided by said commission select
ed by the chairman of school board to
the city of Hopkinsville, forever"
According to the terms of the will
the chairman Of the school board, w.
A. Long, is to name commission OF
three from the school board" who
shall receive the property in the name
of the city and purchase the play
grounds, as many as they deem
proper" and deed them ITO the city
Of Hopkinsville, forever" No pro-
vision is made for the maintenance Of
the play grounds, which become pub.
lie grounds of the city, except that
their use is limited to white children.
The question of equipment is also in
doubt, since il is not clear that any
part of the money can be used for
improving the grounds.
The one place in the city that pos
sesses all of the requirements for a
public play ground is along the river
front. The city already owns both
banks Of the river north of Second
street, with good sized lots on both
sides of the stream. The land ada
cent on both sides can be purchased
and the grounds created into Edge
water Park five years ago could be
enlarged and made into beautiful play
grounds on both sides of the stream,
with boating and bathing in the river
when the floodgate of the dam is
closed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
Woman Kills Father.

Louisville, March l4-News reach
ed here that Mrs. Goldie Rehl. 80.
shot and killed her father, George
Washburn, SO, at their home near
Goshen, Oldham county late Sunday.
After the woman told the authorities
that Washburn had abused the family
and was advancing on her in a mem
acing manner, when she seized n
shot gun and fired, she was releasei1
on a $50 bond.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
BACK FROM
THE BORDER
Full List Of Soldiers Who
We're Mustered Out
This Week.

Hopkinsville soldiers of the Third
Regiment, who were mustered out
at Louisville this week have nearly all
come home. They are as follows:
Col. Jouett Henry, 1t. Col. E. B.
Bassett, Capt. B. S. Winfree, Capt.
B. G. Nelson, Lieut.. Robt. Hays,
Lieut.. Lawson Flack, Color Sergeant
Martin Underhill, Supply Sergeant
Scott Means, Sergeant Floyd Owen,
Sergeant Stanley Renshaw, Risdon
Thaxton, Sergeant A. d. Kemp and
- Morgan, VIII Gore, Clarence
Gray, Marvin Loveless and Ben Cow
an and Amos Guier, of Trigg county,
all members of Company d who had
been detailed to other duties. Mem
bers of the band were: James Hig-
gins, assistant bandsmaster, Sergeant
Wallace Anderson, Corporal Lewis
Clark, Make Bearden, Corbitt Roe,
Elmer Gerard, Philip Datillo and
BERTHE Witty.
The last to arrive were Capts. Mel
son and Winfree. Mrs. Winfree re-
turned week or more ago.
The only soldier. left behind was
Aaron 0mer. who was in a hospital
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
RESOLUTIONS
SCORING STONE
Transmission Sweet Privilege
to Denny B. Goode, He
Writes Senator.

Lexington, KY, March l2.-Denny
B. Goode, of the Board of Commerce,
today sent copies of the resolutions
adopted yesterday at the patriotic
mass meeting to Senator Stone, chair
man of the Foreign Relations Com
mittec, and to the two Kentucky Sen
ators. The resolutions asked the
Kentucky Senators to use all their in
fluence to prevent the reelection of
the committee.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
Decreasing Birth Rate.

The New York Senate passed a
resolution providing for a referendum
on woman suffrage. Majority Leader
Brown, in changing to the support of
the proposition, declared he wanted
to see the issue settled and that it
would be easily defeated. He declared
that suffrage agitation was reducing
the birth rate in American homes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

The Democrats will fill their New
York congressional vacancy by a spec
al election April IL. The New Hamp-
shire vacancy cannot be filled by
April 10. The prospects are that the
Democrats will have 2l5 votes and the
Republicans PA when the special ses-
sion convenes. 1t will require 2l8
to elect Speaker. The five so-call-
ed Independents holding the balance
of power have been unable SO far to
agree on concerted course. but they
will meet again just before the be-
ginning Of The session.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
The American steamship,

The American steamship, Algon-
quin, was sunk by German sub
marine Mar. IL. 1t was torpedoed
without warning and after 20 shells
fired at 1000 yards failed to sink her,
she was boarded and blown up with
four bombs. The crew was saved,
but the cargo of foodstuffs valued at
sl,75O,OO0 was lost. She left New
York Feb. 20. The situation is UNI
changed until some armed ship clash
es with submarine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
ELECTION
APRIL Is
Judge Knight Sets the Date
For the Election AT
Pembroke.

The petition filed by the anti-pro-
hibitionists, has been acted upon by
Judge Knight and an election called
in the two Pembroke districts for
April Is. The district has been dry
for the last six years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
Complete Plans Of Brother
hoods for Nationwide
Railroad Strike.
DECISION UP TO OFFICIALS
Order Already Issued Will Be-
come Effective If Old De-
mands Are Not Granted.

Washington, Mar. l4.-Complete
plans Of the four railroad brother
hoods for a nationwide strike to be
inaugurated next Saturday evening
unless the railroads grant their eight
hour day demands were ratified here
today by local union leaders from
southeastern territory and by a SINH
lar conference of representatives OF
the southwest held at st. Louis.
OLD DEMANDS STAND
The brotherhood heads will ten the
railroad conference committee i'm
New York Thursday that if an agree
ment is not reached this week for
the establishment of an eight hour
basic day with time and half for
overtime, strike orders already issued
to local organizations will become
effective. The demands are just
what they were last fall when Presi-
dent Wilson averted a strike after
the.call was out by inducing congress-
to pass the Adamson law, which
never has been put into effect, pend
ING a decision on its constitutionality
by the supreme court.
There is every indication that the
president is prepared to move again
if it becomes apparent that the natiOnS
facing the gravest international crisis
of its history, is about to have it's,
transportation facilities paralyzed.
PRESIDENT HEARS REPORTS
Although still confined to his bed
with cold, the president heard re-
ports from Secretary Wilson on the
plans of the brotherhoods. There Was,
no statement as to what action he WAS,
contemplating, but it was understood
to be probable that his first step may
be an appeal to the employers and
employees to reach an agreement as a
patriotic duty.
II became known during the day
that on March z the brotherhoOG
chiefs wrote to the president, advis-
ing him of the meeting to be held with
the railroad committee March IS, and
assuring him that if the country
should become involved in war they
would cooperate with the govern
ment in every possible way.
The southeastern union officials
were told by the brotherhood chiefs
that the strike orders had been ar
ranged so as to have the walkout be-
gin on certain group of roads, az
Z p. m. eastern standard time) Sat-
urday, but gradually extended tIaiR
roads in the country by mexr We'd
nesday.
PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM ADO Els
Each twenty-four hours until We'd
nesday a new group would be feet
ed. This progressive syst,o', the
union men say, was adopted 80 void
paralyzing traffic suddenly Trough
out the entire country and 10 i've
railroads a chance to stop the 5ir.ke's
spread by meeting the union demands
if they wish,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

The Owensboro Messenger is the
first Kentucky paper that has under
taken a defense of Senator Stones
opposition to the Presidents program.
1t says the editor of the Lexington
Herald ought to be sent to jail for a
year for criminally libeling Stone.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

The Missouri Senate has passed the
prohibition constitutional amendment
to be voted on in 1918. The House
and Senate are still at variance as to
the time the measure shall become
effective, if adopted.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

China has severed diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany, seized all, about
six, German ships at Shanghai, placed
the crews ashore, put the seized ships
under guard and handed the German
minister his passports.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
Labor Loyal.

Organized labor in America,
through its representatives in confer
ence at Washington, offered its SER
vices to the country in every field of
activity il the United States should be
drawn into war.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
To Seat 400.

Final plans for the proposed public
auditorium, which will be of Renais-
sance design, with seating capacity
of 4.1O0, have been approved by the
directors Of the Louisville Auditorium
Association. The building will cost
approximately s265, 900.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

too ill to travel.
Lieut.. Flaek, who has been suffer
ing from huge corbuncle o. bis lsft
temple for many weeks, is now5 al
most well. The rest of the returned
soldiers from Col. Henry down ares
in fine physical condition aud all ars.
delighted to be home again. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

Former President Gomez, leader
of the Cuban insurgents, has been
captured and is awaiting trial. Four
hundred American marines have
landed at several points.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

President Wilson has made at least
one unpopular move. Democratic
leaders have heard much to their re-
greet the Presidents order extending
postmasters to civil service will in
clude all such office holders, and ex-
aminations will be given for every
office that becomes vacant.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

A strike on the eve of what may be
a foreign war, would be little less
than treason. The public is tired of
bluffing. If it must come, let it come
without further action by the sick
President and let the railroads meet
il in their own way.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
$4,000 Trunk Missing.

Boston, March l4.-A trunk con-
tanning iewelry valued at $50, 900 and
belonging to David Ullman, jeweler
of 80 Maiden Lane, New York, disap-
peared from the baggage room at
South station today. t
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
twenty-five Brought Down.

The French have recaptured posi-
tons previously taken by the Ger
mans on Ridge 1876 and the British
entered German trenches north Of
Peronne. Berlin reports the destruc-
ton of sixteen Entente airplanes,
while London announces that nine
German machines were brought
down.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

Cuban authorities have seized the
property Of Jose Miguel Gomez, revo-
lutionary leader, valued at more than
100000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

A monument of Buffalo Bill"
Cody, on horseback, is to be erected
on Lookout Mountain, Colorado, 1000
feet higher than Denver, where the
spectator can see into Colorado, Kan
sas, Wyoming and Nebraska, the
four states the scout operated in.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

The Germans are about to retreat
from the fortress of Bapaume, having
abandoned the defensive system west
of the town. The British are now
within mile and half OF their goal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

Gen. Hunter 1iggett, aged SO, has
been promoted to Major General to
succeed Gen. Funston.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

Acco. ding to the Arctomys Monax,
winter will officially end and Spring
begin next Saturday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

/ A drop in eggs from 90 cents to 20
reits a dozen helps some, II you are
a Buyer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

The moon is now all right and as
soon as the ground will do, plant your
potatoes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15

Even the girl babies can be named
kiter Gen. Maude, the conquerer Of
Bagdad.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Germany would-no doubt hail with
pleasure a railroad strike in America.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
Pump lonu in Use.

In the beginning, when primitive man wanted to lift water from low CT to higher level, or to transport 1t any little distance, he carried 1t In an earthen jar, or In crude pail made of bark or skins. It wasn't very long, however, before the first spark of in- sentive genius began to burn and prob ably one of the first mechanical de- vices ever produced by man was a pump. Man needs but little water for himself, and he needed even less in those distant days, so what he re- quired for drinking or cooking was easily carried in a jar. It was only when water had to be lifted and car ricd for agricultural purposes that the pump was born. Irrigation re- qHires enormous quantities of water aad pumps are absolutely necessary when 1t has to be raised from one level to another to water the growing crops.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
COSTS Or BUILDING MATERIALS.

Statistics recently compiled by experts employed by the four greatest industries in the United Stated producing construction ma terials throw an interesting light on the matter of how wartime necessities have affected the nor nal course of their market. Prices on three of these articles. cement, brick and steel show considerable advances during the past five-year period, 1912 having been selected as the basic year on which caleu- lltions were made.
 As was expected, steel has de- veloped the most pronounced sky rocketing tendency, steel prices to- day being 1485 per cent above 1912. Cement comes next with a 5 5.5 per cent advance, and brick third, 58.1 per cent up. Yellow pine lumber trails the procession f r in the rear, with an added cost of only lZ.z per cent, and retains b greater margin than ever it's place as the cheapest of all build ing materials.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
She Knew a WjndfalI.

Why, these apples are dirty" com platned the young housekeeper. Well yes, they are," admitted the farmer You see they are windfalls, and that Is why I can sell them so cheap"
 You mean they've fallen from the tree on the ground. but they are other wise all right?" the customer inquired ; then, proud of her ready understand ing, she bought them. Several days later she called the farmers wife on the telephone. "I ordered the best cu- cumbers for pickling." she said sharp iy, and you've sent me windfalls r'
 Sent whatT gasped the farmers wife. "Windfall cucumbers! can tell; you needn't think I can't. There's dirt on them l"-Youth's Companion.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
Notice.

The Union Saw Mill Company will pay $5O.OO as reward to any one, not in it's employ, who will fur nish information from which any person shall be convicted of depre- dating or trespassing upon the tim Der of said Company.
 This 1st, day of February, 1oO6.
 UNION SAW MILL Go.
 By F. w. Scott,
 Secv. and Treas
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
I5f.
 
 Novel Water Heater

Che of the numerous new electric heaters has tile form of nickel tube seven inches long. with the usual cord ihd plug connecting to lamp socket. The resistance coil in the tube becomes intensely hot very quickly, and 1t is claimed that shaving water in which the tube is immersed will be heated Ill less than minute. In little longer time small quantities of water or other liquids can be raised to boiling.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

Rev A. Turrentine left Friday for Waldo to attend the district conference of the Methodist church. There will be no preach ing at the church Sunday morning, but the Epworth league will have charge of the services Sunday night which will be in the nature of a song service.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
In Praise of Work.

Work is the salvation of the race. q man Is too old for work, his useful ness in this world is practically at an end. Work is good, old-time word, conceived in honesty of purpose. Work drives the devil away. All honor to the working man and sorrow for the working man who is ashamed of his title-Pittsfield Eagle.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

F. W. Scott and c. A. Berry the Huttig members of the executive committee of the Union County Council of Defense attended a com mittee meeting in Fl Dorado Fri day afternoon to assist in perfect ing the organization an account of which will be..pubished in this paper next week.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

c. Howard arrived home Sunday from Denver, Cola, where he had accompanied his wife and daugh- ter, who will spend the summer there for the benefit of Mrs. How ards health.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

The membership campaign of Sweet Bay Camp No. All, Wood men of the World, closed last Sat urday night by initiating eleven new members after which the Reds treated the Blues to ice cream and
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

Tom Norman, who was electri- clan here for a number of years but moved to May, Idaho, about five years ago, was here this week wis ting old time friends.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
service.

Since the mayor of Newport and other officials cannot see the dis-reputable resorts which have reused Secretary Daniels, we pre- sume they are eligible to exemp- tion for defective eyeslght.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

John Collett left Saturday for Little Rock where he enlisted in the regular army so he could choose the branch of the service he desired without waiting for the draft.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

Rev. J. A. Sage, presiding elder of the Camden district of the Methodist church, occupied the pulpit here both Sunday morning and evening and held his third quarterly conference at 4 O clock that afternoon.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07
He Had Been Ohserxant.

The teacher asked the class "Who knows what the four seasons are?" After spell of silence, little boy whose mother was putting up preserves raised his hand and cried eagerly, Pepper, salt, mustard. vlnegar'
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

H. c. Bedford has accepted position as sawyer at Columbus, Miss, and will leave for there in a few days. His family will remain here until fall.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

Rev. E. F. Cole was at Marion this week assisting his brother, who is pastor of the Baptist church there in a revival meeting.
The Huttig news., 1917-07-07

". s. Lewis, living on Route sent four Irish potatoes to this of fee Thursday which averaged near ly one pound each.