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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
PAUL JONES FLAG IS FLOWN
Memento Of the Revolution 10 oncs
More Flung 10 the Breeze In
centervIlie, Nd.

A relic Of the Revolution has once
more been flung to the breeze in
Centerville, Nd, the flag carried by
the Ranger Of the Continental navy,
commanded by John Paul Jones.
This is said to have been the first
American flag ever thrown TO the
breeze in Europe, and is owned by
William Anthony. 1t has the origi-
nal 10 stars and stripes.
Though tattered and torn at its
end from whipping in the ocean
gales, the flag still is in a fairly good
state Of preservation.
The frigate Ranger was the first
vessel to carry the flag into Euro
pean waters. Paul Jones' flag was
made by the girls of Portsmouth,
N. H., from their silk gowns. The
first country in the old world to,
salute the Stars and Stripes was
France, one of her men-of-war fir
ing the salute as Jones came in sight
of the French coast. He carried the
dispatches announcing the surren-
der Of Burgoyne.
The 10 stars in the flag were cut
from the wedding gown Of Miss
Helen Seavey of Portsmouth, whol
had married an officer in the CONT
mental army. The great-grandfa-
Their of Mr.. Anthony was a sailor on
the Ranger and brought the flag
back to America. 1t is kept in an
iron chest and has never been out
of Mr.. Anthony's possession since it
was given him as a memento of the
Revolution.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
COAL RATIoNs BY TICKET.

The Berlin householder has one
more card to add to the many varie-
ties that already perplex him. Coal
tickets now regulate the coal rations.
The issue and use of these tickets
have pedagogic as well as social
economic advantages in addition to
their immediate aims. They are
teaching the people arithmetic,
method and thrift for the hard times
after the war. All coal found in any
mans cellar beyond his legitimate
ration is to be confscated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
GOOD DEMAND FOR CATSKINS
Gotham Fur Dealers Said to Be Offer
ing Sixty Cents to a Dollar
for Feline .Pelts. r.

New York fur dealers are adver-
Using for catskins, notes the Pat
terson Call. There are persons in
every neighborhood who will pray
that the fur dealers secure a goodly
supply; in fact, they will aid and
assist the dealers in securing the
skins of a few cats in the vicinity,
if advised how to proceed. But that
has nothing to do with the matter in
this instance, for this is a business
proposition and is not influenced by,
the prejudice against cats.
Catskins have not been highly
valued in the past, although their
fur is good and can be worked up
into merchandisable commodities
very readily. The skunk skin-and
the skunk is related to the cat
brings a good price, but the COM
mon house cat has not been in de-
mand for its fur until this time.
Now, however, the New York mer-
chants will pay so cents for the skin
of any old kind of a cat, and dollar
for the skin of MalteseA-ald twice
as much for the skin of perfectly
black cats.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
"Potter's Field"

"Potter's field" the graveyard In
which ere buried those who are in
tered at public expense, comes by its
name legitimately. In England and the
continent the clay used to make pot
terry was dug up in long trenches, which
were left untitled. Common consent
soon made 1t possible for these I'M
slightly stretches of ground to be put to
the useful purpose of interring the
bodies Of those who were cared for as
a charge upon the country.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
ACCIDENT NOT MOVIE THRILLER

When an unidentified man fell
from the bridge between Wheeling,
W. Va, and Bridgeport, Ohio, he
nearly drowned because spectators
thought his accident was a moving
picture thriller" The mans head
stuck in the mud and his legs, which
were cork, floated down the river.
When no camera man appeared the
spectators realized it was an acct
dent and rescued the helpless man.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
NEVADA RICH IN MINERALS.

The exploitation of Nevada's Won
derful mineral deposits has made
greater strides during the past few
years than ever before in the history
of the region, due to the demand
brought about by the European war.
The annual production of gold, sill
yer and copper has increased from
$1, 100000 in 1901 to approximate
ly $5O,0OO,OOO at present.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
TIE THRGA:NfH
EDITION OF THE
new YORK WORLD
IN19i7


n Practically Daily at the price Iof a
Weekly. No other newspaper in the
world gives so much at so low a
price.
Theivalue and need Of newspaper
in the household was never greater
than at the present time. The great
war in Europe is now half way into
its third year, and whether peace be
at hand or yet be far off, it and the
events to follow it are sure to be Of
absorbing interest for many month
to come.
These are world shaking affairs, in
which the United States, willing or
unwilling, is compelled to take part.
No intelligent person can ignore such
issues.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular subscription price is $1.00
per year, and this pays for 156 papers,
We offer this unequalled newspaper
and the
,H0PKINSVILLE KENTUCKIAN
(Tri-weekly)
together for one year for $2.65.
The regular subscription price OF
the two papers is $500.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
EIreproof Paper Possible.

Documents written on paper made
from asbestos fiber, with inks prepared
from the nitrates Of iron and cobalt,
have withstood a red heat for two
hours without being damaged in any
way. No damage resulted until the
Intensity of the heat was exposed In
1t for ten hours. 1t is expected that
further experimentation and study
win result In the perfection of a paper
and Ink practically indestructible by
fire.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (30c
a box) act mildly on the liver and
bowels. At all drug stores.-Adver-
tisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
II Pays Dividends

Great books need hard, close repent.
ed study. and are not to be skinned
over like current fiction. When the
time which must in any case be ex-
pended on the mastery Of the thought
Is subtracted, a modest knowledge Of
the language does not represent 90
very formidable an extra investment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
TAKES THE PRIZE.

Keller understand that Yub-
bers took the prize in the slogan con-
test.
Feller-Yes; and when his credi-
tors found it out they sent him one /:
"Come across"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
SCARCE HAVENs OF REFUGE.

Lightning never strikes twice in
the same place."
"That's true; but in a thunder
storm what chance have you to find
a place that has been struck by light
ming once?"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
HOW HE FELT.

Did you feel lonesome, dear? ?"
asked the mother who had lust re-
turned from a visit.
eyes, mamma" answered the
little fellow; 81 felt just like a Wild
over without you"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
CONTROL NEEDED.

my kettle of preserves has ex-
ploded and is spouting all over the
kitchen. What had l better do?
"Send for one of these experts ON
food control"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
HE FOUND 1T.

Kindly Landlady Ito the new
boarder)-How did you find your
bed, Mr.. Inlate?
Mr.. Inlate (taken aback)-Oh,
dash it, ma'am, | was not as bad as
that London Tit-Bits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
Joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the family system tonic. Price $l.25.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
MORE ATTRACTIVE.

Tremendous crowd up at our
church last night"
"New minister2' ~
"No, it was burned down"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
1T ALL DEPENDS.

Wfey-Will always be the dear
est thing in the world to your
Hubby am sure you will unless
the landlord raises the rent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
THE NEW WAY,

Have you been drowning your
sorrows in drink again."
Eyes; but I can't help leaving a,
few traces"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
1T LOOKS THAT WAY.

Ma, what's call money!" -"
Il guess it's what you put in the
slot of the pay telephone machines"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04
THE REASON OF IT.

What a killing style that writer
hasP'
"Yes; I have noticed he does mur-
Ter the kings English"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04

Perhaps skatinx q
Nov which and of IN akg
of ice Kinks of Mnh. George Could
of oompesnt St Rink becoming
ardent sztR and enthusiastic
his for period Of
he hopes able eight and grind the bar" with
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04

Jessie-They say Mrs. Peck is q
'hypnOtist. Do you suppose it is
true.
Jack-Shouldn't wonder. She
has neither wealth nor beauty, yet
she got married.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-04

United States wealth was estimated
officially in 1904 at $lO7, lO4, 600. 900.
and in 1912 at sls7, 100000,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
YOUNG CRtNSHAW
INDICTED AND BA|lEO
Arrangement Set for June 25, When
Accused Appears In Court In
Custody of Hospital Guard.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian. }
Charlottesville, Va. April 1.-Two
true bills were returned today by a
special grand jury of the circuit court
against S. u. Crenshaw, Jr., tho
former University of Virginia student.
charged with stealing platinum from
the chemica! laboratory of that insti-
tuition. and then burning the struc-
ture to cover the theft
The accused, in charge of a guard
from the asylum at williamsburg APP
peared in court late this afternoon,
but by agreement. his arrangement
was postponed until June 25. He was
bailed in the sum of $4,000, his
father becoming his surety.
Early in today's proceedings. Rob-
crt i. Scott, of counsel for defense.
suggested that an order be drawn and
entered reciting that the accused was
brought into court in the custody of
AN asylum guard, and recommitted
by the court, but to this Judge Duke
emphatically objected. stating that
this court did not have to take any
cognizance of the proceedings which
may have been taken in Richmond.
He Contendcd that all that was
proper was that the accused should be
brought into court in answer TO his
bail and duly arraigned for trial; then
he could plead and ask for a con-
tinuance
Judge Fishburne took this view Of
the matter and directed that Cren-
shaw should he brought into court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
DANSILJE ARRESTS
SHOW AN INCREASE

panVlc. Va, April Am increa so
in the number Of arrests during the
month OF March is shown in the re-
port by !. II. Bell, chief OF police. is
sued today In February there were
IS arrests and for the months just
closing there were las. or this num-
ber 115 were found guilty, 10 sent to
the grand Jury and 90 acquitted, The
amount In fines and costs imposed
was s479.10, those whose fines
amounted to S3795 being put in Jail
because they could not pay them. The
actual amount paid 20 the city treas
urer is $4l3.45.
The causes Of arrest follow:
Assault. 13; bad fame. / chauffeurs
without license, 8; contempt of court,
COW at large, ] , dogs at large, 4
L. s. dcserter !; defraud. .: distur-
hauoe =. drunkenness, 9; disorderly
conduct g. driving automobile while
drunk, fclonies. 3; fugitive from
Justice. - gaming %; larceny, IL:
nuisance. 3: receiving stolen goods. / :;
shooting ln city T.: speeding ! 5; tres
pass ID transfer without license. I ::
Migrants. 8, violate Alapp act 1h
pure food law, .. violate jim Grow
law
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
MAY OPEN RECRUITING
QUARTERS FOR WOMEN

Suffolk. April The establishment
of an Office to secure recruits for the
National, Organization of Women S
Service, WAS discussed at length at the
meeting of the educational committee
of the Give league, The enlistment
papers were carefully studied and the
possibilities OF securing a number OF
women who can devote, in case OF
war. their entire time or a portion
of tho time, to the various duties
mentioned in the enlistment papers,
were talked over and the matter Will
be submitted to the league at the
meeting Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock in the city circuit courtroom,
The educational committee also Ken
dorsed the introduction of military
training In the public schools and will
ask the entire league to endorse the
movement at the Wednesday meeting
Mrs. ]. J. Little made a report on
films for children's matinees. and was
asked to take the matter mp with the
local management of the Fotosho.
The educational committee also ex-
pressed great interest in the school
banks and appointed committee tC
confer with the school board to ask
that these school banks be introduced
in the Suffolk schools. If the matter
can be arranged at this time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
STRIBIdNG ENDORSED
TO HEAD THE T. r. \

Alexandria, Va, April 2.-E. NJ.
Striking. Norfolk's candidate for state
presidency OF the Travellers Protec-
tive association. was endorsed Satur-
day night by Post ~" T. +. A.. at
n meeting in Alexandra. This infor-
nation was received by G. f. Nor
rissett. whose term as president of
the Norfolk post expired last Friday.
in a long distance telephone CONVEX
sation with j. Y. Williams chairman
OF the national legislative committee.
Mr Stribling has been secretary and
one of the leading factors in the local
organization for the past eleven years.
He was the unanimous choice Of the
Norfolk ebay tsE. Members here feel
that Post "B' is entitled to reCog-
milton and reward for the services it
has rendered the state organization
and that no reward would be more
acceptable than Mr.. Stribling's cleo
tion
The Alexandria post is REGARDED as
one Of the most influential in the
state. Its action was construed as A
strong promise for similar steps by
other posts that will meet this week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
MAY FORM HOME GUARD
Await Directions Prom National In
campmcnt---taliN Meeting For
sunday.

Norfolk. Va. April Spanish
American War veterans 'of Fltzhugh
Lee camp. No g. may organize a
borne guard company Tor service in
Norfolk IN the event II Il declaration
If war with Germany All discussion
at the monthly meeting held vester-
day afternoon al odd Fellows halt,
OH CAnleh street favored slIeh a step.
but definite action was withheld pend
ing tho receipt of directions from the
national oucampment. Thee are ex-
pec1ea ibis week, $40 a special meeting
ut the camp has been called for next
sunday afternoon
They decided 10 participate and on
ter float ia the patriotic parade 81
next Thursday Commander T.. g
Houck, OF scs-Barre, Pa. will DC
here sunday to address the specla
meeting
Commander II. Johnson White pre-
sided over Yesterdays session and in
troduced the speakers, among whom
were Major +, Moore. William Park
ar and J J Thompson. Commando
White himself aroused the patriot
ism Of the members by declaring they
would respond Ia the call OF tn,
president now as willingly as they die
twenty wears ago.
The principal speaker of the after
noon was jacob kempie who enpha
sized the need Of a great navy--th'
greatest m the world. he saidl-not 70
The purposes of aggression, htt to de
fend our long and open coast from
unlawful invasion, He declared him
self also in favor OF universal rniitar
training After reviewing the man
unlawful acts Of war commute,
against rs by Germany, Mr.. kempl
sald the man who VIII not stand IL
ROW and he counted for his Countr
must Of necessity be counted aealns
IT,
Tho meeting was largely attended
Imuch more SO than usual Withou
exception the former vets or 'q8 wer
fan Of patriotic fervor and seelne
r., more than willing to fight once agail
| for the cause OF democracy ana @
/ freedom
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
SUFFOLK HERALD IS
NOW IN NEW HANDS
Weekly Newspaper Is Purchased BY
j, 4. Osborne Who Recently
Moved tn Town.

Suffolk, April "A business change
of considerable Importance took
place Saturday when the Suffolk
Herald. the only paper published in
Nansemond and Isle of Wight coun-
ties, was purchased by J. A. Osborne,
who has recently moved to Suffolk.
Mr.. Osborne is a newspaper man of
considerable experience and 1T is felt
that ne will make the Suffolk Herald
one OF the best weekly papers in the
state Of Virginia.
Mr.. Osborne Is the great Erandson
OF DR.. Mcllmoyle, who was surgeon
general of the United States navy and
served under General George Wash
ington in the Revolutionary war His
grandmother was native of Fairfax
county, Virginia.
Mr. Osborne stated that his inten-
ton WAC TO organize II company and
To have associated with him represen-
tative citizens of the counties in this
immediate vicinity He said that his
aim would he to give this community
a weekly paper of which it might feel
proud.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
DESP0NOENT, IN JAIL,
KILLS SELF AND WIFE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Harrison burg Va. April DE
spondent over the prospect of term
in prison, Harry Lang, twenty-six
years old. killed his wife Saturday in
Shenandoah city. and then blew his
own brains out. Both died instantly.
Lang was on the inside OF a cell in
he jail and his wife was on the
outside on the ground talking to him.
1T is believed that the murder and
suicide were planned by the couple
and that Mrs. Lang carried the pistol
20 Lang Mrs. Lang was Miss Car
RE Dean. twenty-three years old.
daughter Of Mrs Kebccca Dean, OF
Shenandoah City. They leave one
child, three years old.
Lang had been arrested Friday on
n charge of obtaining goods two years
ago under false pretenses from &c !.
Strickler & Co He left a note. party
iillegible, saying: II would rather die
than go to prison" During the two
wears interval he left the state and
his wherea bouts were unknown.
Lang left a request that he and his
wife be buried in the same grave. Con-
trarv to this request IAng's body was
sent to Martinsburg Sunday to his
mother and the wife was buried in
Shenandoah City.
1 n coroner inquest was FeEaFueu
! unnecessary 90 no third person knew
| of the affair and both man and wife
died instantly. Lang had no pistol
when he was searched upon his ar
| rest
He pointed the pistol through q
crack in the wall and sent a bullet
Into hls'wifes heart. Then he put the
weapon to his own head. The wife
had evidently given the man the pis-
tol through the window, though there
is no evidence of il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
WHISTLE BY CEMETERY.
Distiilers Say Bone-Dry Law win
Aid Them

Distillers Of the United States con-
tinue TO whistle as they go by the
graveyard. At a meeting or the
stock holders of the Distliers Securi-
ties Corporation held at Jersey City
\. j., the President, Julius kessier.
said the bone-dry law was a blessing
in disguise. He declared that several
states now under prohibition might
go wet again If the bone-dry law We're
enforced. thus giving the lie to the
liquor claim that prohibition doosn'
prohibit and that more liquor is sold
in dry territory than in wet.
Mr.. kessler, however, showed that
there was real appointment among
the liquor men and fear of further
prohibition when he added that IN
the event of nation wide prohibition
the Distillers' Securities Corporation
would still have a big field in the
production of alcohol for medicinal
land industrial purposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
TRAITORS FEARED
AROUND NORFOLK

Norfolk, Va, April An example
OF the steps being taken in Norfolk
to prevent operations against the
United States government by disloyal
persons is shown in a letter addressed
by Major Charles X. kiser. chief OF
police, 10 the captains and sergeants
in charge and posted in every police
station in the city. Tho notice fol-
lows
You VIII instruct your officers to
make a written report to you to he
forwarded to this Office of the name
and address of any party or parties
who express themselves as not being
loyal supporters of this government.
by this 7 mean any suspicious
characters who give cause on which
to report their disloyalty. or any per-
son whom the officers have reason 10
suspect"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03

Heights school auditorium tonight, at
so O'Clock.
He has assisting him such we'll
known amateurs as Charlie Vaughan,
Sidney clay Earl Humphrey Cole
man Andrews viii he the interlocu-
tor. Bryan ErauCh Scoisf, and a
quartet consisting Of stephen Chasie
Jack Burns Albert Tillery, Meredith
owens Ellis Smith viii have charge
OF he nsuaital end, and excellent mu-
sic has been selected for the dancing.
Important Meeting To-day.
The board of managers Of the AS
sotiati6N for the Preservation OF Nir-
4luia Antiquities will meet this morn
INK at - e'clocE in the John Marshall
house
Phi Kappa Epsilon Entcrtains.
Tho Phi Kappa Epsilon Literary So
ctcfv ~ John Marshall High school,
svill give their annual monthly soiree
IN the gymnasium tins evening at 9
.o.tlo@k Archibald Is. Amos is chair
oan and an interesting program is
prumi scd AL members and their
friends are invited
Returns To North Carolina.
Mrs OTTO Meyer, of Enfield, X. G.
who has been visiting in Richmond
for the past three weeks. returned to
her home yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
SALOONTST TEARS SIGN.
Church People Indignant Because oi
Destruction OF Banner

Church people at Lima, Ohio. are
indignant at the destruction of sign
advertising a lecture on booze" by
Rev. Q. F., Hamilton, an evangelist.
and may file an affidavit against Max
Braun, saloonkeeper.
1t is charged that Braun took the
sign from two small boys who are
displaying II IN front OF his saloon
and destroyed it. Braun SAYS he
thrice ordered the boys to get away
from his entrance, and that when he
offered to take the sign inside the ga
loon the boys held TO it and it was
ripped
The front OF saloon Is no place
for little boys to stand" said Braun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
PLAN TO ORGANIZE
A NEGRO REGIMENT

Roanoke. Va, April 2.-W. Q.
Trenor. a Roanoke lawyer. who served
in Cuba and the Philippines during
the Spanish American war. and who
has been under fire both as an en-
listed man and a commissioned off,
Ger, is organizing negro regiment,
whose services will be offered as
United States volunteers in case war
is declared against Germany. Mr..
Trenor has been perfecting the or
ganzation for very nearly year.
Such n regiment, well Differed,
would undoubtedly be one of the
crack regiments in the service. as the
colored man is a natural born soldier.
cool under fire, and has always given
a good account of himself in battle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-03
DRY Bill Advanced

After long debate and filibustering.
the Wisconsin assembly by n vote of
fifty-two to forty-four. on the after
noon of March %. advanced the Evjue
statewide prohibition referendum bill
to engrossment. Should the bill final
~ pass the election will be held at the
April polls in 1918. and should the
referendum carry saloons will go out
of business July /, 1929. II is believed
the bill will be passed.