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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
Looked Like Ten Cents. "

The last joke of the season is on
one of our Main street professionals
who was so well pleased with his
originality that he gave it away to one
of his patrons. He was saving all the
dimes that came his way for Christ
mas Gift for his wife. 1t happens
that his patron is a female of the
species" and it also happens that
said patron did not shower him with
congratulations over his plan, but on
the contrary put on her thinking cap
and thought along these lines. SAY
ng dimes for his wife" Is not that
like a man? Why could he not save
dollars for her? Oh no! he could not
do that, he is too much of a man C)
All right Mister Man, will fix you.
And with this she made for the bank.
Guy, give me $40 worth of dimes,
nice, new bright dimes" in her heart
she wished she could make it 5000 in
dimes. Thus armed she made for
her "man." "What is my bill, doc
tor? All right, receipt 1t, there is
your money" She got her receipt
and proceeded to give him dimes.
She had dimes in her hand bag and
began to count, saying it would be so
nice for his wife's Christmas Gift.
Well, he did not die, but when he
came to himself he found two trained
nurses tanning him.
Hereafter he will beware Of the
''female of the species"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
American Defense Society
Warming.

Every German or Austrian in the
United States, unless known by years
of association to be absolutely loyal,
should be treated as a potential spy.
Be on the alert. Keep your eyes
and ears open. Take nothing for
granted. Energy and alertness may
save the life Of your son, your hus-
band or your brother.
The enemy is engaged in making
war in this country. in transmitting
news to Berlin and in spreading peace
propaganda as well as lies about the
condition and morale of American
military forces. s..
Whenever any suspicious act or
disloyal word comes to your notice
communicate at once with the police
department or with the local Office of
the Department of Justice.
Police Observation-Disclosures SO.
Department Of Justice-Telephone
532.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
The January Woman's Home
Companion

The new Years number of the
Woman's Home Companion is filled
with many interesting and stimulating
articles and stories. Margaret De-
land, the well known author, has writ
ten an article about the "Three SIS, !"
which she says are Sacrifice, Substi-
tute, and Save. Soldiers All, " the
Patriotic Department being conducted
by Mrs. Richardson, tells many inter-
esting things and gives many helpful
ideas. The number is especially rich
in fiction, "The Golden Block" by
Sophie Cerr, finishing in this number.
In addition there are stories by Eliza
beth Jordon, Ruth Sawyer and other
we'll known authors.
Grace Margaret Gould's Bulletin
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
Was Too Particular.

A Boonton IN. J) real estate man
was trying to sell a small farm by
mail to a possible purchaser in Man
haitian, very precise and particular
person. One day friend asked him
how he was making out on the deal.
"Oh, I've quit" he said In a tone Of
marked pleasure. "You see. he wrote
for so many details and kept insisting
on having more, that I got tired at last
and wrote, telling him If he would pay
the freight both ways would ship the
darn farm down to the city to look at,
and he never answered my letter.
Puck.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22

Board gives many helyful hints, as
does the rest Of her Fashion Depart
ment. The Pin-Money Club will help
you to earn money, and all the other
usual departments are up to their
monthly high standard, helping to
round out an unusual number.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
Needed ExperIenee.

A lady person has to live a good
bunch Of years before she is more
concerned about how her shoes feel to
her feet than about how they. make her
feet look to other women.-Houston
Post.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22

We are exclusive agents for
Hawks Cut Glass See the
newest conceptions. KOLB &
HOWE, Jewellers and Opt
clans.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22
TineCard
Effective Apr. Is, 1917.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH

TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
No. sc. G. N. o. Lin. 1921 a. m.
No. 51-St. L. Express 5:29 p. m.
No. 95-Dixie Flyer 9:32 a. m.
No. 55-Hopkinsville Ac. ZOO a. m.
No. 53-St. L. Fast Mail $3.50 a. m.
No. 91-Ev. and G. accom-. 8:58 a. m.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. &C. & St. L. Linn. 5:29 a. m.
No. 52-St. Louis Express 10:20a m.
No. 94-Dixie Flyer 7:05 p. M.
No. 56-Hopkinsville Ac. 8:55 p. m
No. 54-St. L. Fast Mail 1914 p. m.
No. Gov. and G. accom-. 1926 p. m.
No. 81 connects at Guthrie for
Memphis and points as far south as
Erin. and for Louisville, Cincinnati
and the East.
Nos. So and 55 make direct con.
nection at Guthrie for Louisville,
Cincinnati and all points north and
east thereof.
No. SO carries through sleepers to
Atlanta, Macon. Jacksonville, st.
Augustine, and Tampa, Fla. Also
Pullman sleepeIs to New Orleans.
Connect at Guthrie for points East
and West. No. SO will not carry 10.
cal passengers for points north Of
Nashville, Tenn.
w. N. CHANDLER. Ticket Agent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-22

Thought for the Day.
He who hardens his heart softens his
brains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
Work For Old
Men Plentiful
Chicago Nom
Business Mems
Committee Car
yies Campaign

CHICAGO, JAN 2.-The campaign un-
dertaken several weeks ago by the Chicago
business mems committee to prove that
men between forty-five and sixty-five years
of age are not too old for employment has
been successful, according to Reniamin }.
Rosenthal, chairman Of the committee, in
an announcement made by him today.
He stated that each of the several thou
sand men who applied to the committee
were provided with work. In the past few
days advertisements have appeared in pap
ers in this city for men upwards of forty
five years Of age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

MONTREAL, Can, Jan. 2.-Forty-s six
women were burned to death in fire that
destroyed St Ferdinand de Halifax Asy-
lum at st. Ferdinand de Halifax, Megantic
county, Quebec, late Saturday night, ac-
cording to report received here.
Patients of the asylum, of whom there
were $50, were all women.
ST. Ferdinand de Halifax is in an almost
inaccessible section of the province and
communications are poor.
Meager reports obtained from available
sources give no intimation of the cause
OF the fire, which started while the inmates
were asleep and apparently spread rapid
~.
The asylum which housed $50 women,
idiots, virtually was without Ne protection.
Reports received here described the
scenes attending the fire as horrifying.
The inmates Of the asylum we're uncontTol-
able and many of them were said to have
leaped from high windows. Others In be-
wilderment crouched in terror near the
windows until the flames caught them.
One af the sisters met death in an ef-
Sort to rescue several Of the unfortunate
girls who were trapped by the flames.
Owing to the intensely cold weather, the
mercury registering twenty below zero. the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
MONSTER BATTLESHIP WILL STARTLE
WORLD SAYS A BRITISH BOAT OFFICER

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. "A freak
warship whose size, speed and armament
will startle the naval architects Of the
world, has been built by the British gov
ernment, presumably for the purpose of
making dash up the Elbe river, according
to an officer of British merchant steam
er whose vessel came to Galveston to load
cargo.
He said the monster warship is of 10000
tons displacement, had actually developed
a speed OF more than forty knots on her
speed trials and mounted twenty -four 16-
inch guns.
~ saw this ship coming in from her
trials and can truthfully say there is no
other vessel af1oat that resembles her."
he declared. "You have only to glance at
her to form an idea Of how fast she will
move Thorough the water. am told that
she has very light draft despite her tre-
mendous size. However, just to what ex-
tent the ships draft represents distinct
departure in naval architecture, am not
prepared to say.
''The ship was not designed by govern
ment; she was designed by waM known
private concern whose name is sufficient
to guarantee the soupdness of her con-
] don't know what the specific
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
S0UeS Fortune in
JetUeLs-BMygldy
Scared Away

CHICAGO, Jan. "A burglar entered
the home Of John Borden, the millionaire
Arctic explorer, in Chicago, early this
morning and would have gotten away with a
jewel case containing S250,000 worth Of
jewels, had he not been discovered and
frightened away before he had obtained
access to the ease. Mrs. Borden, in whose
room the jewels were, was awakened by a
slight noise in her rom, in the early dawn.
She sat up in bed and exclaimed "Who's
there7" The burglar fled in the darkness
before she had time to give the alarm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
FIRST VIRGINIA
INFANTRY TRAIN
TO LEAVE TODAY

Comprising two sections and consisting
of about forty Pullman, baggage and equip
ment coaches and ears, the train carrying
the First Virginia regiment home is sched-
uled to leave Brownsville at and 5 80
o'clock this afternoon.
The matter of providing equipment for
the departure home of the troops was COM
pleted by the district quartermaster de-
partment the latter part of the old year,
in cooperation with the railroad com
panies, and the necessary baggage cars
were placed on the track opposite the camp
early today, when loading was begun. The
striking Of tents and loading the train oc-
cupicd this morning and gave to the camp
an aspect of interesting and strenuous ac-
tivity.
The troops marched into town this af-
tcrnoon and are now in their Pullmans in
the Gulf Coast lines yards ready for the
signal to start.
The first section will move out, accord
ing to schedule, at o'clock. The section
will carry Colonel W. J. Perry, command
ing the regiment, the headquarters COM
pany, the second battalion under Leuten-
ant Colonel Craighill and the first battal-
ion under Major Bright The second Sec
ton will include the third battalion under
Major Martin, and will include the supply
and hospital corps.
AT New Orleans the regiment will parade
the streets. The remainder of the trip will
be made without stop until the train
reaches Richmond, where the troops will
be mustered out.
The regiment arrived at Brownsville the
morning of July 10, last year, shortly after
the call Of President Wilson for troops was
made. II was among the first national
guard organizations TO reach the border,
haxing been preceded about five days by
the First Illinois cavalry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
Sparrow Lures
Cat Up A Tree
S. o. S. Police

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Jan. 2.-The rnlice
Of the Ralph avenue station have notified
the S. p. G. A. that a big white tom eat,
which has been decorating the topmost
limb of tree in the rear of 73 Patchen
avenue for the past five days and nights
is weary of his lofty station and should
be- returned to the baek fences. Five days
ago the Tom was chasing a sparrow. The
birdie hoped along until it had enticed
Tom to the jumping off place.
"Now jump it said, and flapplng its
wings it was borne away Oh breeze. Tom
lacked the nerve to jump. He also lacks
the hsains to back down and does not
seem able to turn around. Neighbors have
tried to induce him to come down, but he
stays right up there and sings his death
song Policemen climbed ladders, but Tom
spit in their faces and clawed at them.
Then they quit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. Com
gress convcLed today to face great mass
Of business. including railroad legislation
urged by pr.sidcn; Wilson to supplement
the Adainson act and the problem Of how
10 meet big treasury deficit for the fis-
cal year 1918
The salient issues mast be given con-
sidera.ion, together with the annual appro-
priation bills, only one Of which has pass
cd both hous.s and many general Iegis-
lative measures thai long have been await
iEg action As les than two months re-
main in the life Of the present session, ad-
ninistration leaders returning from the
holiday vacation are inclined to view the
legislation accumulation with desnair and
to fear that an extra session of the new
and politically somewhat uncertain con-
gress will be demanded.
M President Wilson on Saturday, in again
emphasizing his earnest desire for railroad
strike prevention legislation bv a visit to
Senator Newlands MT the capital served 10
quicken intense interest in the subject In
terest. however, is not one-sided and strong
opposition in both houses to the measure
which would make railroad strikes illegal
pending extensive official investigation
gives assurance Of keen legislative contest
with the result in doubt
Senator Newlands, who, as chairman of
the interstate commerce committee, is lead
ing the fight for the presidents railroad
program. already has declared that the
matter Is Of sufficient Importance to war
rant an extra session if it can not be set
tied before March 4. Whether the presi-
dent holds this view is unknown, hut he
indicated forcibly to the senator Saturday
his desire that consideration of the issue
be expedited
The other oversiiadowing problem before
congress, the revenue producing necessity.
will be taken up by the ways and means
committee Immediately. Suggestions 10 be-
submitted to the com nittee include a pro-
posed increase in the normal income tax,
restoration of tariff duties on wool. rub
Der. and coffee, increased liquor and other
internal revenue taxes, customs increases
and many other proposals. The committee
will endeavor TO work out the problem while
other legislation is being disposed Of and
ultimate revenue action probably will be
the last work before the March adjourn
mcnt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

object was in building such vessel, but
am informed that she will make dash up
the Elbe. Perhaps other ships Of the
same type will be built before this one II
put in action.
81 don't know anything about the de-
tailed specifications Of the vessel, but the
naval world has surprise !. store when
the facts become known"
From other sources it has also been re-
ported that England is building, or al-
ready built warships that will outstrip the
proposed American battle cruisers by sew
eral knots.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
FORTY-SIX WOMEN BURN TO DEATH
WHEN FIRE TAKES QUEBEC ASYLUM

water in the hydrants about the building
was frozen and little could be done to
stay the progress of the flames.
According to the advices many Of the
girls who fled from the scene were located
by villagers who took them to their homes.
Thirty girls, who were students at con.
vent adjoining the asylum, which also was
burned, are said to have had narrow es-
capes.
The property damage is estimated at
100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
Inaugural Ball
Without Governor
Objects tODancing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. 2.-Flor-
idas inaugular ball will take place tonight
without the presence Of the governor or his
family. Governor Cats, who was former
" Baptist minister, objects to dancing.
He has opposed no obstacle to the observ-
ance of the time e-honored custom of hold
ing an inaugural ball, merely indicating his
objection by remaining away and not per-
hitting the men members of his family to
attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
Three Potatoes
Fare TOMOUieS
On Long Island
Especial to The Hcrald.)

HUNTINGTO, l.. l., Jan. 2-Does this
high cost of business seem like anything
but a matter for levity, when You wonder
how in the world you are going to feed
those fourteen little ones Of yoursi w. d.
Eccleston has fourteen little ones, but the
high ccst of living does not bother him at
all. Mr.. Eccleston has movie theatre at
Huntington. His supply of potatoes was
getting low and the price Of potatoes was
getiin. higher.
That's WHY vou could get into his thea
tire on Christmas Day for three large po-
tatoes. Seven bushels were taken In.
Huntington movie fans hope that Mr.. Ec-
cleston's children won't demand eggs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
NEW CORRUPT PRACTICE BILL.

!
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2.-The new
corrupt practices bill limiting the total
contributions that may be made 10 n pres
idential campaign to one million five hun
dred thousands dollars, holding individ-
ual contributions to five thousands dol
lars and absolutely prohibiting personal
contributions by corporations was laid be-
fore the senate committee today for ap-
proval.
The new corrupt practices bill will be re-
ported on tomorrow. Its passage j. pre-
dicted under an agreement said to have
been reached by leaders Of both parties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
SENATOR SCORES INFORMANT.
(By Associated Press.}

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2.-Senator
Stone, democrat, spoke today upon the
subject of alleged ''leaksH on on President
Wilson's peace note and the alleged Wall
Street "cIean up" declaring that any Of
fetal who would divulge such information
was scoundrel. Thomas Lawson and
Representative Henry conferred and Hen
ry reported that Lawson's information
warranted no action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
EXPOSITION CLOSES
after TWO YEARS RUN

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Jan. 2.-More than
$3.50, 900 persons visited, during the year,
the Panama California International ex-
position, which closed its doors at midnight
last night, after two years Of existence.
The main buildings and landscape effects
will be preserved. The attendance for last
year was slightly lower than that for 1915.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
HEAVIEST WAR BLOWS.
STRUCK BY TEUTONSI
lBy Associated l'ressl

LONDON, JON 2.-Further advances by
the TeutonIc troops in Moldavia, Walla-
chia and Dobrudia are the outstanding
features of today's news. Some of the
heaviest blows of the war are being struck
by Won Mackensen's armies and the threat
against the northeast end OF the Russian
front appears to be serious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
P0ST0FFICE DEPARTMENT ASKS
$3.50 600 900 FOR YEAR 1918

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. 2.-The an
nual postoffice Appropriation bill which
was reported to the house today asks for
approximately $33O,OOO,OOO for the next
fiscal year.
The bill proposes to increas the rate on
newspaper postage, second class mail, by
a graduated system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
CAPTURE lao vILLISTAS.

E LPAS0, Tex, Ian. 2.-ln a
battle rear Guerrero yesterday
Carrancista forces captured lao
viIIistas who had recently occupied
Chihuahua City, and killed twen-
ty-five others, according to re-
ports received here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
QUINN MAY BUY NATIONAL.
(By Associated press.)

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 2.-It was learn
ed today that Robert Quinn, formerly Of
the Columbus, ,yOhio, American association
club, probably will make an offer within
the next day or two to buy the st. Louis
National league club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
ARRED0ND0 WILL Leave
TONIGHT FOR MEXICO:
NO EXPLANATION GIVEN

- -"
WAShMTON, 2-Eseo
Mckee, goodbye today Secretary Of State Lansing and TO-
night viii Washington for Mexico City The for his depart
made clear though recently denied report that he
Denege general for Mexico at San
Fracsco will take charge Of the embassy during Mr. Adondos alb
seNce.
his for notifications the
the American Mexican commission reported that
he withdraw Aredondo mark Of his dipase at the attitude
American commissioners demanding final decision by December
tsmy-sh regarding the departure OF the ambassador
designate rushed at the embassy today
WASHINGTON c. an -Sending Ambassador Henry p Fletcher
City, subsequent the withdrawal Of the American expedition,
expected a0nu developments the Mexican situation be-
though official confirmation withheld This not
affected absence of Ambassador Designate Aredondo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
STATEWIDE IS TOPIC
SUFFRAGE

ST. POUL, Mimi, Jan. 2.-Statewide
prohibition and woman suffrage were
among the questions confronting the leg
islature which convened in this capital to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
MILLIONS USE LINES
NO FATALITIES OCCUR
(Ry Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-Nearly 200,-
100000 persons travelled on the Pennsyl-
vana railroad system last year without
loss of one life in train accidents, accord
ing to statistics made public here today by
that system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
-TEXASlEADS IN CROPS
over OF Err STATES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-United States
crops brought nine billion dollars last year
and Texas led all states, the department
of agriculture said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
TO PRESIDENTS
NOTE TO WAIT WEEK

PARIS, Jan. 2.-The allies reply 70
President Wilson's peace note will not be
published until the end Of the present #eck.
it is understood here. The text of the re-
ply has been completed, il il stated, and
is now being considered by the various cab
inets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

WASHINGTON, D. c, Jan 2-The Senate interstate committee TODAY
began public hearing President Wilson's for railroad
legislation supplement the Adamen Faulkner for
the railways said that they did oppose principals presidents
recommendation but might desire make suggestions The labor M
ca indicated opposition deviation from the bill compuon
OF any character
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
TORPEDO SINKS GREEK
STEAMER, NINE SAVED
(Ry Associated Press.)

BREST, Jan. 2.-The Greek steamer
Sappho has been torpedoed. Nine members
Of the crew were saved. The fate Of the
others is unknown here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
TINE WEATHER FORECAST.

Ths following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley 10 issued by the United
States weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight and Wednesday unsettled
with light to gentle southerly winds.
LEGAL weather Observations.
The following local weather observa-
tions are issued today by Mrs. A. w. Reed,
United States official weather observer at
Brownsville, and covers the period Of
twenty -four hours ending at 2 a. IN. today:
Maximum temperature ,...... $40
Minimum temperature ....... 65.5
Barometric pressure ......... 3O.03
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

Jack Dillon and Bob Moha are billed
to box for the lightweight championship
at Dayton on New Years Day. The con-
tract calls for 15-round bout.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

WASHINGTON c. Jan 1.-The house naval committee expects 10
begin tomorrow the work drafting the million
dollar naval appropriation bill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02

CALL FOR BANK STATEMENT.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. PA call
has been issued for the national bank
statement, December "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-02
CORRUPT PRACTICE bill
and ADAmS0N LAW ENGAGE
WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS


(By Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON c, Jan 2-coness conened today after tho
holiday