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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
PLAN OF MAIN TRUNK LINES
California is Spending $4,000 900 on
Two Chief Highways From
Oregon to Mexico.

John A Wilson, president of the
American Automobile association. says
Of the federal good roads law recently
passed.
'"Thirty-fOur states have now out
lined in some form a system of main
trunk lines, which is now an augdry
for the success of the federal-aid plan
just inaugurated. In this connection
It is worthy to note that California
was the first state TO apply for it's ap.
pOrtionment of the money, and Cali
fornia is expending $1SOOO,OO0 on two
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
BUILDING GOOD EARTH ROADS
Can Be Constructed at Low Cost, but
They Require Constant and Costly
Attention.

Good earth roads can be constructed
at very low cost; however, they re-
quire constant maintenance, which may
be expensive where the travel is heavy.
A well-built and properly maintained
earth road will serve some sections as
well as the most expensive types of
hard-surfaced roads will serve other
sections. Where this fact is realized
more attention will be paid to earth
roads, and the money spent on them
will not be regarded as lost.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
ROOM IN THE WORLD FOR ALI
Some, Like Young Man With Moro
Dollars Than He Can Count, Claim
Special Rights Of Way.

There is plenty Of room in the
world for everybody. Who claims
any special right Of way for himself3
There are such claimants in plenty.
The great, burly fellow, for instance
Whose name might be spelled with
three letters) wants it. In the sub
way, recently, he was waiting for a
train. 1t came and he made for it,
brushing frail women and small chill
dren right and left. He claimed the
right of way, says Pennsylvania
Grit.
A young man, whose dollars are
more than he can count, claims the
right Of way because Of his dollars.
Not that he has earned them; he,
doesn't know their cost; he only
cares that they are his and will help.
him to the right Of way he seeks.
Money talks, and he seems to be
saying, through its voice: "Stand
aside 1 ride in a golden auto; there
fore the highway of life belongs to
me. Out of my way, or I'll run you
down !" 4
What is the resultp He fourishes
for a time; but by and by he runs
against the chariot of character.
There is a collision. He discovers
that his auto wasn't genuine, that it
was made Of FOOLS gold.
Here is a youth with claims of an
other sort. His dollars are few and
hard-earned, and yet he wants the
right of way to some of the oppor-
tunities of life. He has eyes to see
with, ears to hear with, and hands
to do with. His motive power is the
purpose to merit the things he seeks;
He decides that the train Of his con-
duct shall be needed by the engine Of
principles. And so he seeks the way
Of right and finds glorious right Of
way. l
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22

1t looks as If nobody in the world
need lack for something TO eat next
yoT, If the crop promise Of the United
States for the coming harvest is full
filled. According to the forecast of the
department Of agriculture, food crops
this season will be greater by billion
bushels than last year. This does not
take into account the thousands of
home gardens that will produce their
millions of bushels of potatoes and
other vegetables. The governments
crop report is probably the seyerest
blow that has been struck at Prussian-
ism in several days, at least.-Chris-
tion Science Monitor
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
Soldiers Of One Army.

"Are not all true men that live, or
that ever lived, soldiers Of the same
army, enlisted under heavens captain
cy, TO do battle against the same enc
my, the empire of darkness and wrong?
Why should we misknOw one another,
fight not against tie enemy, but against
ourselves, from mere difference of uni
form? All uniforms shall be good, so
they hold in them true, valiant men,
Carlyle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22

main highways extending from the
Oregon TO the Mexican line. II should
be kept in mind that an application
for federal aid in the Improvement of
any road must be made by the high
way department of the state. Con-
seQuently if anybody in the state de-
sires TO have a road improved at the
aid Of federal funds it is necessary
that the matter be taken up with the
state highway department and not with
the federal government"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22

To kill insects on fruits or flowers
that are TO be picked within "a few
days, such ms roses, currants, etc.:
Use as dust, ounce of white he'll
lebore mixed with 8 ounces Of flour. If
desired in liquid form, use 1 ounce
white hellebore TO 1 gallon of water.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
Removing Insects From Ear.

Insects that i've crawled into the
baby's ear may U suffocated by drop
ping sweet oil or castor oil into the
ear, which after 20 minutes should be
washed out by gentle Swinging with
warm water from a fountain syringe
hung one foot above the child's head.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
INGENIOUS.

"Your wife is ingenious"
81 should say so. She finds a new
place to hide my dress-shirt studs
every time"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
KENTUCKY FAIRS.

Following are the dates of Ken
lucky fairs as far as reported to us.
Secretaries are requested to correct
any errors of omissions:
Mw ray, SEPT. 26, A days.
Paducah, o 'tober 2, 4 days.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
Engine Sometimes Ralks.

A gasoline engine sometimes balks
but SO does horse. You can find out
what's the matter with the engine, but
no one has ever yet discovered the
workings of the mind Of balky horse.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
DIFFERENCE or DIAGNOSIS.

81 think our friend Jiggers has
IN aggravated case of egoism."
Nothing of the sort. It's just
plain, ordinary fits"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
APPROPRIATE PLACE.

"Where is Belle entertaining her
aviator friend?"
81 think she took him to the sky
parlor."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22
NOTHING TO SAY,

Mrs. Brown Ito neighbor)-I ami
not a woman who talks about nv
neighbors. When | can say nothing
good OF folks | say nothing. !
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-22

Mr.. Knagg-I can't see why you
failed to find that place. l told you
it was Just stones throw from the
corner.
Mrs. Knagg-I know you did, but
l couldn't find stone to throw, and
if l had found one it wouldn't have
done any good because l can't throw
to save my life. "a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
KONCKAPOT ANAUH
TRIBE Will ]. HOLD
BIC PARADE 4 HERE |
Great Welcome Planned for
Visiting Officers at State
Convention.

Much enthusiasm was displayed at
the meeting Of Konckapotanauh tribe,
No. 80. Improved Order of Red Men,
last night in their wigwam, 1887
Broad street, over the plans for the
state convention to be held in this
city next Wednesday morning. The
entertainment committee. of which
John w. Stirk Is the chairman. an
nounced that all ARRANGEMENTS have
been perfected for the big street pa
rade through the city center Tuesday
evening In honor OF the visiting chiefs
who will arrive during the afternoon
and evening for the council on the
next morning at 10 o'clock in the Odd
Fellows building.
It is expected that George M
Barnes. present great senior saga
more, will be elevated to the nosi-
ton OF great .sachem, the highest gift
within the power OF the Red Men of
the state. Mr.. Barnes lis chief of
records of Konckapotanauh tribe. and
holds several positions within the
state organization He is president
OF the chiefs Of records association
and holds a high position in the Hav-
makers. sy.
All members Of Konckapotananh
tribe are asked to turn out next Tua~
day night for the parade. as II :.
hoped that the entertaining tribe will
do fitting honor to the visiting broth
ers and the coming great sachem.
The present state officers are: Great
sachem, Alfred Ligourie, New Lon
don; senior sycamore, George M.
Barnes. Bridgeport; Junior saga
more, st. Claire r. Corson. New Ha-
ven; prophet, Walter G.. Austin.
Stamford; chief Of records. William,
Saunders. Waterbury; keeper of
wampum, A. C.. Kistner, Middletown:
sannap, F. B. Maxim. Norwalk !:
n11shinewa, l.. D. Brennan. Torrfne-
ton: guard Of the wigwam.E l.. =.
Toocker,5 Milford; guard Of the for
est, Charles B. Field, New London:
great representatives., Walter G. Aus
tin, Glenbrook; Franklin N. Wells.
Waterbury; George A. Fairchild
Stratford land John Oetzel, Dan
bury.
Great Incohonee Thomas p. JEFF
fries and his wife, of Atlanta, Ga. will
attend the session. They will be
house guests Of Judge and Mrs. Carl
Foster. Judge Foster is a past great
incohoneef Of the order.
Ladies' night was held by the tribe
last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
Andrew Pellath and
Miss Gallagher Wed

In the presence Of many relatives
and friends Miss Mary l.. Gallagher,
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Gallagher of As Scofield avenue be-
came the bride Of Andrew Pellath, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Pellath of
142 Milne street, at 8 O'Clock this
morning, at st. Peters Re. G. church.
Rev. John F. Ryan. a native Of the
city and a life long friend Of the
bride, solemnized the marriage and
sang the nuptial mass. Miss Bessie
Gallagher, sister Of the bride. and
Charles Fitzgerald attended the prin-
cipals. The bride was most becom-
ingly gowned in ivory white crepe
meteor with a veil trimmed with
orange blossoms. She carried a cor
sage Of white. roses. The bridesmaid
was attired IN gown Of pink crepe
de chine. She wore a gray hat trim
med with pink and carried a corsage
Of pink roses.
The church was artistically decor
ated for the occasion. The music Of
the mass was under the direction of
Mrs. j. Kennedy. AS the bridal party
were entering the edifice Lohrengrin's
wedding march was played. During
the mass 80 Promise Me-" "Prauneri"
and "a Perfect Day" were played on
the organ. The wedding march from
Mendelssohn was rendered as the
bridal party were leaving the church.
Relatives from New York, Detroit,
Springfield and Brooklyn were present.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party, relativesI and intimate friends
of the family returned to the home Of
the brides parents where a wedding
breakfast was served. Early this
afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Pellath left
on three weeks honeymoon trip
through the South. On their return
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

The, engagement Is announced Of
Miss Helen May Fox, daughter OF
Mrs. sarah Grant Fox OF ITO Fairfield
avenue to Louis Myron Pawlett, OF
the George B. Wuestefeld Co. The
wedding viii take place early in May.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
Sketch of Career
of New President

The new president of the New Ha-
ven, A. J. Pearson, since March 8,
1916, has been vice-resident of the
New Haven road. with headquarters
in Boston.
He has acted as general assistant
to Mr.. Elliott, and in particular has
had charge of all matters relating to
construction, operation and mainten-
ance.
Mr.. Pearson is So years old and
of New England stock. In 1888 he
was graduated from Cornell with the
degree Of Civil Engineer. His mother
was born in East Corfnth. Maine, and
the family later moved to Branford,
Connecticut. His father was born at
Byfield near Newburyport, Massachu-
sets. Like many New England fam
lilies, they moved to the West, but
Mr.. Pearson always kept up his as
Hsociations with New England.
|. When in the service Of the North
ern Pacific, he made a complete ex-
animation of the wharf and dock
properties of the New Haven road all
the way from New York to Boston
50 that he could be helpful in the con-
struction of similar facilities at Du-
luth and Puget Sound.
Before his appointment as a vice.
president of the New Haven he walk
ed the greater part Of the distance
from New York to Springfield for the
purpose of examining New Haven
track and maintenance methods.
His previous experience in railroad
life had been as follows:
On the Northern Pacific: Assistant
engineer( two years; engineering SUI
pervisor, four years; division en-
gineer, two years; principal assistant
engineer, at Chicago, two years-in
this position he had entire charge OF
the building Of the Wisconsin Central
Terminal, which, at that time, was
leased to the Northern Pacific; divi-
sion superintendent on three difficult
divisions, eight years; assistant gen.
eral superintendent, two years; chief
engineer, two years.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul: He
was in charge of building the Puget
Sound extension Of the ST. Paul road,
an important piece Of work taking
over five years.
Missouri Pacific system: He was
vice-president under Mr.. Bush, in
charge of maintenance, operation and
construction and did much in re-
building and developing the line and
in introducing economical operating
methods, for four years.
Texas & Pacific: He was vice
president in charge Of that property
and all Of it's departments, with. head
quarters at New Orleans. for one year
Mr.. Pearson has had a large ex-
perience in construction and opera.
ton, particularly in terminal work,
not only on the railroads mentioned
but also on the New Haven and in
New England cities, and in Chicago,
St: Louis, Kansas City and New Or
leans. where the Texas e. Pacific has
completed important terminals He
also has had a long training in the
analysis Of operating problems, and in
economical methods Of carrying on
railway business.
r. A. Pearson, brother of the newly
elected president Of the New Haven,
has recently been designated as chief
assistant to the secretary OF agricul-
ture at Washington, in the matter Of
the increased food p reduction Of the
nation. He was former commissioner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

they will take up their residence at
Riverside Drive, Fairfield, where the
bride groom has fitted up cosy home
for his bride. Both persons were the
recipients Of many beautiful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pellath have a large ac-
quaintance throughout the city. She
was formerly employed in the Office
of the record department Of the
American Graphophone Co. Mr.. Pei
lath is in the employ Of the New Ha-
ven railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
Newspaper Publishers
Open Big Convention

New York, April 25-The annual
convention Of the American Newspa-
per Publishers association opened
here this morning. A discussion ON
news print paper is the principal
event on the afternoon program.
The recognized board of directors
Of the Associated Press met this
morning to elect officers and the ex-
ecutive committee for the ensuing
year, thereby concluding the business
Of that organization. At the annual
meeting yesterday a resolution was
adopted pledging support to the ex-
ecutives of the government in carry.
ing out the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
Bridgeport May Be
Able to Furnish
Machinists for NAVY

A call has been issued by the navy
department in Bridgeport for able
machinists to be assigned in active
work on the new battleships Bridge
port. with its host Of mechanicians,
familiar with all classes Of work is
looked upon as likely place to re-
cruit the large number Of men now
urgently needed in the service.
It Is said by recruiting officers here
that the branch of the naval service
is one of the best opened to men pay
ing large government wage and rank
ing them as petty : officers almost
from the inception Of enlistment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
ASKS $35 A WEEK
FROM HUSBANDS ESTATE

Marie Aurilio, widow Of Samuel
Aurillo, has asked thep rebate court
to allow her $35 a week from her
husbands estate. He conducted a
saloon in Pembroke street and died
recently from injuries received in a
fall from a motor truck. Besides his
widow four boys and five girls whose
ages range from 1 to 20 years, sur
Svive him.
Walter Anderson has been appoint
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

ed administrator Of the estate Of Paul
J. Anderson, who formerly conducted
a saloon in Main street. Besides the
saloon business the decedent had
some $500 in the bank. Christopher
A. LaCroix and William J. Barrett
were named appraisers. TX
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

mentS has been made and much Q
the work is going on. $1S,258, 900
has been spent for equipment, add
tions and improvements and the pro
lection of subordinate properties since
June 80, 1914. The operating re
suits Of the New Haven and Contra
New England roads, which are man.
aged as one property, compare for the
years ending December 81, 1913 an6
1916 as follows:
...... $72,356,5S562 $85,640,365.1O
$500. 16,715,O56.o0 25,125, 26S.54
ing in
80. 1880 ee.e2ao
''In 1916 a greater voIme of bust.
ness could have been handled if the
facilities of the company had been
better in the matt.r Of tracks, ter
minals and powerful locomotives, and
If the facilities Of the receivers OF
freight had been such that loading
and unloading of cars could have been
made without delay.
The results for the three months
ending March 81, 1917, show an in
crease in gross revenues Of $1,625, 200
and in net Of about s1,000,O0O. Gross
revenues for April are showing good
increases. Increases in net c:nnot
be continued unless substantial in
creases in rates are permitted, be-
cause the company is beginning to
feel the effect Of the increased wages
and prices Of material, which effect
will be cumulative and amount to
large sums.
Public opinion is much more fav-
ofable to the company than four years
ago, and the relations Of the company
to the state and federal governments
are harmonious and cooperative.
Feeling the need of an occupation
that will permit me little more time
for my family and myself, and the ne
cessity Of less severe work after nearly
81 years of almost continuous service,
have asked to be relieved Of the
work and responsibility with which I
have been burdened for nearly four
years.
IT have given Of my best in an ef-
fort to solve the company's problems.
1 feel that much has been accomplish
ed, and hope to be Of some assist
ance in the future.
t'I shall remain a director as long
as desired and help in any way can
about The financial plan, the sale of the
outside properties the general policy
of the company, and will advise with
the officers as frequently as desired by
them.
'As a member of the committee of
Five Railway executives appointed at
the request of the national council Of
defense. shall endeavor to help New
England obtain the necessary fuel,
food and supplies.
81 want to express my thanks to the
many men in The service, officers and
employees, who have worked hard and
loyalty to help carry the company
along up to theNpresent time-to the
public service commissions that have
been helpful, and to the press that has
been most cordial and helpful in
pointing out the great necessity of re-
facilitating the company in the in
terest of New England, and to many
public bodies and patrons of the road"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
The wednesday Musical club closed
d season Of exceptionally splendid con-

The wednesday Musical club closed
season Of exceptionally splendid con-
certs with a particularly enjoyable
members musicale held at $3.50 this
afternoon in the First, M. E. church.
Under the direction Of Mrs. William
st. Comleyl Jr., an enjoyable program
had been arranged. DIR. George Cow
az vassar college, who was to have
given his concluding lecture before
the club, was unable to be present
because of illness, but the interesting
musicale made up in part for his alb
sence.
Mrs. Lillian Fairchild Of Laurel
Beach entertained at bridge this at
ternoon for>Miss Helen C. Havens, OF
222s Main street, who will be married
to Howard l.. Stone en- Saturday, May
(. Miss Alice e. Curtis OF Main
street, Stratford. will give luncheon
at her home on Friday for Miss Ha-
VEINS, who 10 her niece.
DIR. Daniel C. Patterson OF this city,
who will marry Miss Marion p. Glib
ney OF this city and New York, Satur-
day, will be attended by his brother,
Arthur Fl. Patterson. as best man. HIS
usl,ers will include pr. Dorland Smith,
DR.. Fl. IeBaron Peters, Robert Glib
ney. brother OF Miss Gibney, and VIII
mot f. Wheeler, a. Of this city and
Loring Hubbell and Charles NJ Young
of New York.
The engagement Is announced Of
Miss Helen May Fox, daughter OF
Mrs. sarah Grant Fox OF ITO Fairfield
avenue, to Louis Myron Pawlett, OF
the George B. Wuestefeld Co The
wedding will take place early IN May.
BURT-STETNWALD
The wedding OF Miss Gertrude
Steinwald Of Norwa1k and Robert
Arthur Burt. Of 434 East Main ST..
this city, which took place at $3.50 p.
m. Thursday at the home of the
brides parents in South Main street,
NorwAlk, is Of interest to many in this
city. Rev. James Benton Warner,
rector of Grace Episcopal church OF
that town, performed the ceremony in
the presence Of a large number Of
guests. Miss Steinwald's gown had a
patriotic combination Of colors, red.
white and blue predominating. Miss
Edna Burt Of this city, sister OF the
bridegroom was maid Of honor and
Frank Burt, a brother, was best man.
Mrs. John w. Theis Of Norwalk play
ed nuptia1 music during the ceremony
and at the reception which followed
It, Mr.. and Mrs. Burt are spending
their honeymoon IN Washington, D.
C.. They will reside in this city when
they return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

of agriculture of New York state and
is now presirent of the Ohio State
College, having been recently APP
pointed by the governor in charge of
the increased food production of that
state 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

THE American aviator, Sergt. Du-
gan, who was reported missing, es-
capped death, and has finally got back
- the French Line,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
THE FARMER: APRIL %, 1917
ELLIOTT, PRESENTING RESIGNATION,
DECL ARES OUTLOOK FOR FUTURE OF
new HAVEN ROAD is MUCH BRIGHTER

New York, April 25-In presenting
his resignation as president of the
New Haven Road, at a meeting of the
directors here yesterday, Howard
Elliott made the following statement:
with much regret I have come to
the conclusion that it is for the best
interest of my family and myself to
relieve myself of the work incident to
the executive management of the New
Haven Road and it's associated prop
Operating revenue
Operating income
Ratio of operating expenses to operat
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-03
MuRPHY'S DAILY GARDEN LETTER

Ground Is dry enough to pillow now,
and everyone should Ca busy with his
garden.
Purchase your garden seeds and be
ready to plant them this week. Dalay
may mean failure.
A few suggestions for the home gar
den are:
Irish potatoes, swest potatoes.
onions. radishes. lettuce. tomatoes.
beets. cabbage. cauliflower, cucumbera,
cress. dwarf pears. peppers. spinach.
string beans, carrots, parAley, dwarf
lima beans, asparagus. rhubarb. horse
radish. parsnips. celery. turnips. sweet
corn and so forth.
Select the variety Of vegetables that
suits your taste and the sfze of your
garden. II you have only q. small
backyard garden, you can hardly az
ford space for such crops az sweet