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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
SPECIAL PROGRAM.

The w. C. I. u. will meet at the
Public Library tomarrow afternoon at
3 O'Clock. A special program in mem
DRY OF Miss Frances L. Willard, the
founder OF the order, has been pre-
pared. All are invited.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

"a band of 200 Villa bandits fell up
= the Carranza garrison of So at
zman, Saturday, and the report
VS. killed or wounded all but six.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

|, II begins to looks like the tubercu-
isis sanitorium authorized by vote
\ the people of Christian county sew
eal years ago will not be built.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

A report from Copenhagen says the
attempt to force Ambassador Gerard
to sign a ratification of an old treaty
ppf 1899 was due to wild rumors that
reached Berlin. When these were
found to be false, the matter was
dropped.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE.

Under the auspices of the Hopkins
vile district conference of Methodists
a missionary institute will be held at
Princeton tomorrow and the next day.
Rev. E. IL. Rawlings. OF Nashville, is
ON the program for an address.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

Tomorrow is the day set apart for
the Legislature to meet in special ses-
sion. There is 10 telling how long
the session will last
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

:. Sara Bernhardt and her COM
ave a notable performance in
ton Friday night. Nine. Bern
is a Tremendously interesting
j, gifted with a personality that
j prosaic American theatre-go-
/. re than thirty years ago with
Fonderful gifts. She is now
ban 70 years old and minus a
] was amputated a few years
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

; people of Dover, Tenn, will
in on good roads bond is
~ tuesday, March !, 1917, and
y insville Boosters are under
aade last fall to 90 to Dover,
pom, and speak for the pro-
ind issue. An election was
ear or more ago and the issue
st. This time there is a good
)sct to carry the bond issue of
1000, a part OF which would be
ed to complete the road from near
lfayette to Dover
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
Sailors Wanted

Immediate enlistment of 25,OCN. 50
as to bring the navy up to peace
strength, has been ordered by TIE
Navy Department Kentucky's quota
is 500.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

Yesterday was the anniversary of
ne birth of Abraham Lincoln, and a
gal holiday, but il was not observed
: such by the local banks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The Second Regiment is now being
mustered out at TT. Thomas.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

us. Cohen, Commissioner OF
Failure, will put out a publication
\ he Goth of February with a list
q sders of pure bred poultry in
ate of Kentucky. He wants all
7 ,ailable names and addresses and
,eed of Fowls, with the object of
ing the list in this bulletin. 1t
, iesult in the securing of some
Glory poultry orders for the
! ers listed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13
The Kaiser seems to have all the
neutrals bluffed except one.

Ambassador Gerard and party left
Berlin for Barcelona, Saturday night,
going through Switzerland.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

Prof. l.. b. CASTLE has closed his
school in Trigg and returned to the
city.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-13

John T. E. Sites, known TO ms
friends as Jack, who
N'now a resident of Paducah, is a
candidate for representative from
NcCracken county. He is a Hop
insville boy, a brother OF Capt.
enry ]. Sites. 1t would crafty his
"a riends here to see him realize
pition. He deserves any hon.
NAV be bestowed upon him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
BRITISH INTEREST !
CENTERS IN THE U. S.

London. Feb. 3.-England's inter,
est in What America is going L
do about It" was manifest today In
the foreign Office action in keeping
constantly In touch with American
Ambassador Page. No less was Il
apparent in British newspapers &C.
tion In subordinating even the news
OF the situation with which England
is confronted in the new blockade to
copious cabled dispatches from Am
erica.
Germany's announkement of un.
bridled submarine warfare has failed
to frighten the average Britisher.
Just such a step had been expected
tor months. II had been prepared
for by the government. Detailed
measures to combat It have long been
in preparation.
Aside from the German American
situation. interest here today cent
cred in three developments.
First. was the suspension Of traf-
fic from Scandinavia, In view OF
this, an appeal from Lord Davenport
for economy in food and conservation
of present supplies. assumed new
Lastly the whole empire
was keyed to attention to hear what
Premier Lloyd-George would say this
afternoon In speech he was sched-
uled to make at Carnaravon, on his
first visit to1his home town since he
became prime minister
Lord Davenport's appeal as food
dictator, was followed by the frank
belief that II England was not sue
cessful In establishing better condi-
tions at sea. conservation of food was
Imperative. People must eat less, he
said. and he suggested a limit Of four
pounds OF bread, az pounds Of meat
and three-Quarters OF a pound Of sug-
ar weekly for each individual
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
SINKING Of GERMAN
RAIDER IS REPORTED

Buenos Aires, Feb. 3,---A Pernam.
buco dispatch today quotes Belgian
consular clerk as declaring that the
British cruisers Glasgow, Amethys,
and Kent sunk the German raider
In n lo-minute naval engagement.
The story is unconfirmed from any
other source,
According to the Pernambuco re-
port the three British cruisers laid
a trap for the raider. Her where.
abouts being rumored In certain 10,
cality on the British coast, the Brit
ish freight ship was used az bait
to draw the sea rover on. The war
ships kept Just out Of sight OF the
bait, which steamed slowly into the
locality where the raider was sup
posed to be. The raider sighted the
freightcr. ordered her to stop and
formally took possession. But BY this
time the freighter had wirelessed a
code message and In a short time the
three cruisers were within range Of
the captor,
According to the Belgian clerk the
cruiser Amethyst was badly damaged
In tho fight. hut the raider was sunk
with her entire crew.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04

chairman stone and members OF
the foreign relations committee we're
given places in the front row. Every
face showed deepest anxiety. There
was none OF the customary greetings
and handshakings. Every senator and
every representative sat tense and
expectant. many with heads bowed.
When the president was announced
there was an outburst Of applause
from the democratic side and the gal
leries.
As the president entered, all mem
bers of his cabinet also. filed in and
took seats adjoining those occupied
by members Of the supreme court.
The president greeted Speaker Clark
and vice-President Marshall with
drawn face and turned to the house
There was just trace Of a smile as
he acknowledged the welcome Of con-
gress when Speaker Clark announced:
Gentlemen of the sixty-fourth con-
gress, present the president OF the
United States"
But Il was only flash and as he
began reading. his face set again in
the grave lines that had marked II
as he entered the chamber As the
president read. there was scarcely a
sound from any part of the great au-
ditorium, until after reading how
Germany had withdrawn all former
pledges and given notice OF unre-
stricted submarine warfare, he de-
clared that he had already severed
diplomatic relations with the German
empire. Cheers and handclapping---
even a Chatauaua salute OF handker-
chiefs from the galleries--followed
He was interrupted from the big
gest demonstration when he said
slowly and solemnly;' shall take
the liberty Of coming again before
congress- to ask that authority be
given me In case Il may be necessary
for the protection Of our seamen and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
j. 5. INTERESTS
IN GERMANY IN
SPANS CARE
Washington. Feb. Spain will
care for American interests In Ger
many. now that diplomatic relations
are severed.

Washington. Feb. 3.--switxerland
has taken over Germany's interests
In the United States. Ambassador Won
Bernstorn raId today.
Bernstorff got into touch with DR..
Ritter. Swiss minister, as soon as he
received the news OF the break
through the press. At that time he
had not yet been officially notified.
He made permanent arrangements to
cover all Immediate details with Rit-
ter, The latter will call on Secretary
lansing as soon M notification OF
Bernstorff's recall has been given the
German envoy. TO discuss with Lam
sing the details OF his new interests.
To all questions this morning Bern
storff replied:
Please ask the Swiss minister. I
am only private citizen. have no
right to talk for my government now.
As n private citizen I have never de-
sired to talk"
When asked respecting the details
Of his coming journey. and OF the
transfer Of Germany's interests to
switxerland's minister. Bernstorff
said:
~ don't know. This is the first
experience Of this kind In my life and
the method OF procedure is therefore
new to me-"
He jocularly suggested fhat per-
haps with so many ships kept in
American ports" he would be sure
to have some boat to take him home.
As soon as Ritter learned that
Bernstorfr had been inquired for
him at the Swiss legation. he imme-
diately called at the German en-
bassy and the two diplomats talked
over the question OF transference.
Whether Switzerland will take
over German interests In England and
Russia, now represented by the
United States. Bernstorif was not pre-
pared to say.
Good morning boys" was the
smiling greeting Won Bernstorff gave
the score OF newspapermen who called
at the embassy after the news OF the
break became known.
Bernstorff, always suave. always
polite and apparently never worried,
at first frisked himself In and out
OF sight before any questions--and
there were hundreds ready--could he
asked.
He sent word he would "see you
boys later" When he returned, he
made the Swiss announcement.
Bernstorff was the only calm man
at the German embassy, Every other
man made no effort to conceal his
Bernstorff was asked what would
happen II President Wilson, as re-
ported. was given power by con-
gress to take necessary steps to pro-
tect American life and property at
sea. He expressively shrugged his
shoulders and said
III American warships are going
to convoy Americans to Europe
well | cant say what will happen"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE
PRESIDENT TO CONGRESS

Washington. Feb. s.-The presi-
dents speech follows;
Gentlemen Of the congress: The
imperial German government on the
thirty-hrst of January announced to
this government and to the govern
ments OF the other neutral nations
that on and after the first day Of Feb
ruary. the present month. It would
adopt policy with regard to the use
OF submarines against all shipping
seeking 70 pass through certain desig-
mated areas Of the high seas to which
1t is clearly my duty to call your at
tention. A1N stG
LET me remind the congress that
on the eighteenth Of April last, In
view OF the sinking on the twenty
fourth Of March OF the channel
CONTINUED on Page SKI M
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
GERARD IS RECALLED FROM Berlin
AND BERNST0RFF GIVEN PASSPORTS
MORE ZEPPELIN
RAIDS THREATENED

Copenhagen. Feb. 3.-Dispatches
from Berlin this afternoon declared
there was the greatest excitement
throughout Germany because OF the
intensity OF the German-American
situation. II was said that Germans
agree the worst Of the war has ar
rived; that Zeppelin raids are the
next In order"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04

The above dispatch. was. OF course.
filed before the news OF the dfpIo-
matte break had become known
abroad.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
BAKER AND DANIELS
CONFER WITH PRESIDENT

Washington, Feb, 3.---lmmediately 3.
upon returning 20 the White House
from the capitol, President Wilson
called Secretary OF War Baker and
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels into
his Office for u conference
Beyond stating that every precau.
tionary measure would be taken to
protect all naval work and other
properties directly affected In the
tense situation, against possible ac-
tivitlea OF cranlss, neither Daniels
nor Baker would say anything after
their conference with the president.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
Actual Warfare May Net Follow Unless lie Kaisa's War
ships Sink American Vessels q Destroy he Lives
Of American Citizens, i Following Oa dc
Announced Submarine Policy

Washington Feb. 3.-Diplomatc relations between
the United States and Germany are severed German
Ambassador Won Bernstorf handed his passports at
1:57 this afternoon
few moments later President Wilson appeared be-
fore joint session of the house and senate informed
congress OF the action that had been TAKEN and looking
toward the future said:
III American ships and american lives should in
fact be sacrificed - sin needless contravention
OF the just and reasonable understanding of international
law and the obvious dictates of humanity shall take the
liberty of coming again before congress to ask that a
thorlty De given me to any that viii be neces
sary for the protection of and people in the
prosecution Of their peaceful and legitimate interests on
the high seas. can do nothing else. take it for grant
ed that all neutral governments will take the same
course
This statement of the president left no doubt in any
ones mind who heard him that he meant that he would
ask for sanction on declaration Of war; if he is com
PEELED to again visit the capitol on the subject
When the president closed he was met with a great
outbreak Of cheering and applause from both sides Of the
chamber and from the galleres-republicans and dem
ocrats alike
The presidents action in calling upon neutrals to
take similar action characterized by some as spec
acuar effort to bring the people of the neutral world to
bear on Germany in the hope that she may alter unin
tied submarine threats.
BY others it was regarded as a tremendous move to
bring about peace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04

lNTERNED SHIP IS
TAKEN OVER BY !. S.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 3,---united
States officials today boarded the In
termed ship Appam, brought into port
by German prize crew. and form
ally took possession.
During the proceedings the United
states revenue cutter Yamacraw NOV
I'd up into position and trained her
bow guns on the Appam, The Ger
man crew aboard Ia expected to be
landed this afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
AN AMERICAN
SHIP IS SUNK
The housatonc, With Crew Of Is Americans Aboard, Is
Victim Of Cermanys New Warfare Being Tor.
pedoed OF the SciIy Islands

London, Feb. Sit officially announced that the
American ship Housatenic summarized of the Scilly
islands British yacht rescued the captain and four
mates from the crew Of l5 all Americans who were
aboard The ship carried wheat
The Housatonc was o steel screw steamer of 3l43
TONS formerly named the Georgia and the Pickhuben She
was the property Of the Housatonc Steamship company
New York The vessel 329 feet in length and was reg
stored at the port Of New York She was built in 1891
WAR SECRETARYAND PRECEDENT CONFER
Washington, Feb Secretary Of War Baker went
to the White House at 1920 o'clock to confer with the
president concerning the torpedong Of the Housatonc
MOBILIZE AVIATION FORCES
New York, Feb SIT was authoritatively learned TO-
night that the United States aviation forces would be mo-
bilized Tuesday.
M0NROEs BATTERIES MANNED
Norfolk, Feb. 3-The commander of Fortress Monroe
ordered all batteries manned tonight
NEW YORK NAVAL RESERVE TO MOBILIZE
New York, Feb 3.-The New York naval reserves
have been ordered mobzed and the militia instructed to
be prepared for duty
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
WHITE STAR LINER
SAILS FOR LIvERpo0L

New York, Feb. a,--The White
Star liner Adriatic. largest British
ship now in transatlantic service,
sailed for Liverpool this afternoon,
Her a. passengers gave three cheers
for the United States as she pulled
AWAY from her pier ib.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
GERARD TOLD TO GET
AMERICANS OUT OF GERMANY

Washington, Feb. S.--Cabled In
structions have been sent to Ambassa-
dor Gerard at Berlin to get all Am
ericans who wish to leave out OF
Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
INTERNED AUSTRIAN SHIP
PUT OUT OF COMMISSION

New York, Feb. 3.---The Austrian
sreighter HImalaya, interncd In
Newark bay, has had her cylinder
heads removed and her engines
smashed by crowbars. according to
reports OF neutrality agents this after
noon, Collector Malone refused to
dIscuss the case, N. a,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04

our people in the prosecution OF their
peaceful and legitimate errands ON
the high seas
He paused moment to let that
sink in. There was a moment Of ST.
lence. Then from all sides Of the
house there broke storm OF cheers.
1t was the biggest moment Of the
day.
As the president finished the cheer
ing was renewed. The house. SEN
ate and galleries arose. standing ST.
lently. with bowed heads. as he passed
from the chamber to the speakers
room and the White House.
Then the house. as II nothing had
happened, re-met. resolved itself In
to committee Of the whole on the
state Of the union and resumed de-
bate on the navy bill with the usual
smattering of members on the floor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
PROTEST. TO HOLDING
AMERICANS ny GERMANY

Washington, Feb. 3,--Havlng
learned positively that Americans
were among the passengers taken in
recent German aiding operations, the
state department made a protes,
against their detention several days
ago. Il was officially announced to-
day. NJ
The Hat showed 90 prisoners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
SAXON MOTOR CAR Plant
Is BURNED TO GROUND

Detroit, Feb. 3.--The plant Of the
Saxon Motor Car company burned to
the ground early this morning, The
blaze threw 1000 men out Of work
and caused a loss Of 5000. 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-04
NEUTRAL NATIONS HEAR
OF WILSON'S REQUEST

Washington, Feb. 3.---All neutral
nations were formally notified today
through their representatives here OF
the. presidents request for parallel
action on their part.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

distributed here yesterday inviting
all owners Of foreign property to re-
turn to that part Of northern Mexico
now held by Villa ASA offering guar
antees TO All who returned as we'll
as protection for their properties.
The circular was signed by the Amer
lean agent OF villa.
Persistent runners that Parral had
been captured by . Villa force from
the state Of Durango We're in cifcu-
iation here today. Refugees arris-
ing from Parral yesterday reported
Manuel Medinayeitsa. Villa cont
nlander. near parral with q small
force, Carsanza officials denied the
rumor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26
AID MEN MEET TO dag
NOSE THEMSELVES

CLEVELAND, Jan. 26.-Proh-
lens OF the advertising man We're
TO be met and disposed of at the
convention OF the Advertising Adj
Mation opening here today in the Ho-
tel Static. Three meetings are
scheduled. craftsmanship viii be
discussed this afternoon; tomorrow
tbs advertising man viii be diag-
nosed. and tomorrow night they Will
dine aud listen TO Secretary Of the
Navy Daniels, John Kenarichs Banss
and Charles NJ. Sehwab.
Although not associated With the
Associated Advertising Clubs Of tbs
World, this aialiation serves as 8
district meeting" of that gatehrins
Member clubs are the Adcrafs Cleo
OF Canton, o.. Cleveland Advertis-
ing Club, Buffalo Aa Club; Roches-
ter Al Club and the Syracuse Adj
yer.ising Mems Club. Clubs from
London, Ont; Toronto. Alliance, q;
Toledo, Youngstown, Akron, Erie
ana I.orain, Ohio were represented,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

actor to a little circus rider. girl
In her teens, who is pursued by mis-
fortune almost as bitter as the ar
tors. Is the theme Of the story. II
the end he gives his life for her.
The play Is fittingly called
stranded and viii be shown here
on the Triangle program at the Dixie
theater today. Supporting Mr.. Hop
per are Bessie Love and strong Tri-
angle cast.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

jovial personality and unbroken years
Of comedy success to the long
haired and pompous spouter Shake
spearan blank verse, he has done the
thing with consummate skill Hop
per has humanized the ham He
has given him soula very gentle
and self-saerificing one and made
his pride and his poverty a thing for
Infinite pity, Also he has created II
figure that may well become classic
Of motion picture characterization,
alongside Wilfred Lucas old bank
clerk in Acquitted and Sir Herbert
Trees Macbeth. F"
The heroic devotion of a proud old
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26
COMB SAGE TEA
INTO GRAY HAIR
rarkens beautifully and Restores
Its Natural Color and
Iustre act Once.

Common garden sage brewed into
q heavy tea, with sulphur and alco-
hol added, will turn gray, sfreaked
and faded hair beautifully dark and
luxuriant. Mixing the Sage Tea and
Sulphur recipe at home. thousi',
troublesome An easier way is to
get the ready-to-nse preparation
improved by the addition of other
Ingredients, costing about SO cents
q large bottle, ct drug stores. known
rs Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound
While cray, faded hair is rot sin
ful, We all desire TO retain OR
youthful appearance and attrae
ness. BY darkening your hair with
Wyeth' S Sage and Sulphur Com
pound, no one can tell, because it
does 1t SO naturally, SO evenly.
You just dampen q sponge or soft
brrsh with it and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand
Il time; by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared. After an
other application or two your hair
becomes beautifully dark. glossy. soft
and luxuriant and you appear years
younger. Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound Is delightful
toilet requisite. II is not intended
for the cure. mitigation or preven-
ton OF disease, adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

@. 5. STEVENS. practical nurse from
Provident sanirarium. Waco, is now
located in Waxahachse. VIII be glad
TO set in touch with any one need
ing male nurse New phone 1922
rings. 2e6pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

Between washing il, doing it In
accordance With the latest fashion,
Worrying because II is thin, or
greasy. and being heartsick because
il is turning gray the average wo-
man deyotes two-tNirds Of her life
to her hair.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-26

just as you would like TO have 1T,
With all the modern convenieuees
uppIiedg If not, let US look ii ever
and suggest to you how 1t can be
improved. We do good plumbing
and know how to fit mp bathroom
we'll. Give us chance to prove that
we know our business
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Phone lis for Tucker, tbs print
er. Estimates eheerfuliy given. -
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FOREIGNERS INVITED
10 RETURN RS VILLA

81 PASo. Texas, ian. 26s-Gifeu.
lars printed in English We're being