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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

The l.. & N. offers 81 60 rate
June 10th TO Goth ard JHly 9Th to
7th limit < days to n lshville and
return account of the Peabody
Sumner Schools.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

Miss il HOn3 w lillt - Ni9 i'IiI Z
relatives here.
IudgeI. W Pethurum was Il
Louisville Wednesday,
Mrs Georgia Jones is visiting
her daughter Mrs. L. W. Bethu
rum.
Col. 7. w. Miller is here this
week looking after his farm and
orchard.
Mrs. Fannie Thompson visited
her mother, Mrs w. M. Poynter
this week.
Mrs E. B. Hanzel came Satur-
dav night to be with her mother,
Mrs. Colyer.
Cecil Williams. of Somerset,
spent Friday until Wednes day
with relatives here.
Supt. G NJ. Ballard is at Berea
attending the Educational Confer
ence in session there.
Atty. c. c. Williams lie /
Wednesday for the opening OF the
new town Chouteau, !. I.
John Fish, train dispatcher,
Blue Ridge, Ga, was a passenger
on Wednesday afternoons train.
Mrs S. c. Davis was able to &c
on the streets Sunday for the first
time in several months, as the re-
suit of fall.
Cashier J. w. Hutcheson, OF the
Citizens Bank, spent most OF the
week here assisting in getting the
new bank started.
Atty. and Mrs B. J Bethnruin
spent this week in Mt. Vernon
They will return to Somerset IN
the next few days.
Ella Woodall, al old RcCkcastle
boy who has been telegraphing at
Phelps, Mich for several years, IS
now located at Williams. Arizona
Tom French and his beautiful
daughter, Miss Bessie, came over
Wednesday to witness the mar
rage of Mr.. Henry Catron an'
Mrs. Forbes.
E II. Wheeler and G. c Miller
the handle men, were in Louisville
a few days since. making future
plans for the operation of thei
mills.
w. G. Smith is assisting in TIT
Peoples Bank. He will probabl,
remain here until about Juue Ist,
when he will 60 to Green count,
to take charge of bank,
Eugene Mullins writes us from
Durango Colo that his health
very much better and that be has
position with big nercantilecom
pany which pays him 500 pc
month.
John, Jim and Roscoe Colye
and Mrs. Mary Catron, all c
Louisville, were called shere Mon
day night on account of The seriou
illness of their mother Mrs. P. /
Colver. She is no better today.
w. M. Bullock one OF the mo:
trusted and faithful representative
of the E. R. Spottswood & Son
Lumber Co., with headquarters
Lime Greek was pleasant calle
at this Office few days ago. M
Bullock has been with the con
pany two years.
l. N. Grabeel, general manage
for E. R. Spottswood & Sons II
this section, was here Saturda
and left his subscription for II
SIGNAL, Mr.. Grabeel bought tn
first bill of lumber ever bought b
Spottswood & Sons in this count
eight years ago bnt since then /
has paid out something like $50
600.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

There lave been a few cases Of
smallpox at Brodhead but it was
no more than light case of chick
en-pox. All the afflicted are about
we'll.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
NEW EXPLOSIVE.
Twenty Times as Deadly as Dyna.
mite, Almost Kills Inventor.

ihlte, ALMOST Kills Inventor.
While, experimenting Monday
night at his labratory in East
Chester, Prof. Wurtenbcrger. In
ventor of marvellous new explo-
Sive, said to be twenty times more
powerful than dynamite, was prob.
| ably fatally injured by anexplosior.
The unfortunate scientist was TAX
n to the Mt. Vernon hospital,
where corps Of physicians are
working over him. His face aud
irms are terriably burned and the
lair Is completely gone from his
lead. The physicians say if he
survives he will probaly lose his
sight.
The labratory, on account Of the
dangerous experiments conducted
here, is located in a desolatae place
n the salt meadows, two miles
from East Chester. The inventor
vas alone when the explosion &C.
cured, and he raced up and down
The room shrieking with pain for
ully an hour before medical assist.
ince could be obtained.
J /. Creider, Division Engineer
If the New York, Weschester and
Boston Railway, was the first per
on to reach ME labratory. and be
describes the sLfferings of the in.
'entor as being something dreadful
70 see. He found him rushing
about the building calling for aid
While the burned skin was hanging
II tatters from his arms. His ears
were nearly burned off, while his
clothes had been taken off to the
waist by the force of the explosion.
Mr.. Creider ran to the nearest
telephone and called up DR.. Van
tenburg, of Mt. Vernon. He also
lot an ambulance, and. AFTER con-
siderable delay. the suffering mau
vas taken to the hospital, where
Ors. Shipnan and Sinnott worked
over him to late hour. The pa
lent was rational, but Was suffer-
ng such intense agony that he
>ould give no account Of the acct
lent.
Two monts ago the professor
gave demonstration for the
United States Government and the
officials of the New York, Yves.
hester and Boston Railroad at the
railroads excavations, a short dis.
lance from his labritory, with his
new exlosive. At that time about
80 prominent United States chem
lists attended the demonstration
and decided it was success. 1t is
said that the Government off
cials wanted Prof. Wurtenburger
20 perfect his invention to be
touched off by an electric spark in
stead of fuse, and that if he could
accomplish this the Government
would pay him one million dollars
tor the receipt for making the ex
2lo'Ive
Prof. Wurtenberger, it is believ.
I'd, was working with the electric
spark when the accident occurred
1t has been learned that he had
beer cloSited almost constantly II
his labritory since the visit of the
Government experts. and from
what he recently told intimate
friends he thought he had discov-
cred way of setting off tn. new
explosive by means OF the electric
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
This is Just the right sized town

This is just the right sized town
o settle down in and enjoy life.
Every thing for the comfort Of life
can be bought here and $40 will go
as far as SIS will in larger cities.
When you wart to leave the farm,
ONE to our town and build a nice
com Portable home ami be among
the best people in the world.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

1t is only duty and justice to en-
courage your home paper, extend
to 1t the nourishment to which it is
entitled Pay your subscriptions
promptly, aud send a few extra
copies to your relatives and friend
al a distance. They will appreci
ate the favor and so will we
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

Miss Sadie and Master Ramie
Richards entertained quite a mum
Der OF their little friends Saturday
afternoon. One of the most intel
esting features was the egg hunt, a
prize being given to the one who
found the largest number of the
nineteen eggs which were hidden
The prize YVES awarded to Everett
Mu lins. Refreshments were serv
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

The farmers are taking advan-
iagc Of the pretty weather by put
ting i'll iull time.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

II is about time for the Biodhead
Fair people to announce their
dates.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

The L. & n. will sell tickets to
New Orleans for SI4 As round trip
April 23rd TO Gath account of the
United Confederate Veterans Re-
union.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

T. J. Pennington has been ap-
pointed town marshall. For the
marshall we want TO urge upon the
people the same as we have for the
board. stand by him, assist and en-
courage MIN. give him lalr show
/ ,g and when he fails TO do, then
: time 10 kick.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

The L. s. ". offers a 81 IS fare
round trip TO Lexington, Ky. April
2aud and 23rd. limited to may end
also April 24'h 20 May Ist inclu-
sive, limited to thIee days after
date of sac account Lexington
Spring races.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

The newspaper is law book for
me indOlent, sermon for the
thoughtless, a library for the poo r
and an admOnisher for the lawless
1t may stimulate the most indiffer-
ent, but it cannot be published
without cost and sent free to the
subscribers. This is no joke.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

1t IS said that Eastern capitals IS
will build an electric railway from
CorOin to Jellico. Tenn, a part of
plans being utilization of the Cum
berland Falls for power.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
LOCAL

Do You want good roads? If so,
YOUR neighbors and friends would
like to have an expression from
you.
For SALE:-One 20 horse power
skid boiler, one 20 horse power
center crank engine. saw, grlst.
band mill. line shafts and re-sawS
All in good repair.
w. G.. NICELY,
apr-I3-4t hansiolo' Ny.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

MARRIED:-Mr. Henry Catron
md Mrs. Lottie Forbes were mar
RED Wednesday morning at the
home of Rev J. c. Carlnical, the
fficiatipg minister. Mrs. Catron
The eldest daughter of Mir. and
Mrs. Alva Malet and a very ST.
perb woman. To the people OF
Rockcastle no word of commen-
dation is necessary for Mr.. Catron,
who FOR many years was one OF the
staunch, progressive and prosper
JUS citizens of the county, serving
one term as Sheriff, the duties OF
which Office, he fulfilled to the en-
tire satisfaction of all. To the
people of Lincoln. with whom Mr.
and Mrs. Catron have cast their
lot, we heartily commend them
and may their lives be one of end
less happiness and prosperity.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

r. L. MCFerron hes his saw mill
going early and late trying 10 FIJI
his large orders for .he l.. & n
~ B. Whitehead is doing some OF
The saving for him.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
apr-2O3t

CLUBBING OFFER: Until further
notice we will furnish he Signal
and Weekly Courier Journal Tor
81 so a year, or the Signal and
Louisville Herald Daily for s. 90
Cash must accompany ali orders
under this arrangement.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

Hon. James |. Hamilton, of Ian
caster, democratic candidate fer
Congress, addressed the citizens in
the court house here Saturda,
night in the interest of h is candid
CIV. Mr.. Hamilton is making hi
fight on the grounds that the weak
should have recognition. that IS.
that Gar1ard or Rock castle or some
of the weaker counties of the dis
trict should be given showing
Mr.. Hamilton is known thr, II ,hOut
the State as one Of the great demo
cratic wire pullers and to him
more than anyone else Is due the
success of .the party in Garrard.
Mr.. Hamilton's speech was well
received and from the many favor
able expressions heard upon the
streets, one would be led 10 believe
that he will have a strong following
II the county.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

To THE TAX-PAYERS: You are
hereby notified that YOUR town tax
es for 1905 are due and you are re-
specially requested to be prepared
! to pay same when called upon.
T J. Pennington,
apr-2o At Marshal
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

EGGs. Highest class p a k
Minorcas, Plymouth Rocks, al SOC
per setting Of IS eggs.
Mrs. A T. Fish,
mCh-22 st Wilde XIV
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
PatrOniZe home institutions.

A tennis club is being oigan;zed
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
mcb-25 ct.

From what we have been able to
earn the bridge at Orlando will be
\ sure go. The citizens are willing
TO do their part and the Fiscal
Court IS ready to make The allow
nee ard therefore it seems that
there should be no hinderanCe
The Rev. Percival d. McCullum,
Of Lexington. has been called as
pastor for the Christian church, for
wO Sundays. He will preach on
h Second and Fourth Sundays in
each month. His subjects for DeXl
Surdav will be the Three Tribu
nals' in the morning and The
Gospel at evening.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

Judgin from The rate of postage
which the Postoffice Department has
seen cause to make uspay on our
little Christmas nu N Der issued Dec.
22. 1905, it must have been dandy.
Instead OF allowing it to go at the
regular rate of one cent per pound
on all papers out OF the county and
free for those in the county, we
nave been CO mpelled to pay third
class rate on the entire edition.
This may be just ruling of the
department but I'VE are from Mis-
souri, and before we are satisfied
we will have to be shown If this
ruling is to hold good, then the
newspaper boys who want to do a
little extra had better buy an auto
mobile and just take few weeks
off TO make house. to- house deliv.
cry, it will be lots the cheapest.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
ROCKCASTLF CIRCUIT Court.

J. Fish, Admir-. Etc, P. ". Clark,
deceased, ........... Plaintiffs,
VS.. Notice.
Nartilla Bowman, Etc ......Deft.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 5oth day Of April 1906, l will
hold sitiings at the Office of the
Sheriff of Rockcastle county, KY,
at Mt. Vernon, Ky. to hear proof
Of claims against the estate OF P
W. Clark, deceased, and ali persons
holding such claims will present the
same to me upon said date properly
proven.
g G GP1FEIN NJ e r G
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20

Entered at the Mt Vernon, KY. PostOffice
as second class mail matter.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-04-20
p + r s ON A l.

Miss Rhoda White is visiting
relatives here.
JudgeI. W Pethurum was u
Louisville Wednesday,
New-York tribune., 1906-10-19
HUMANE SoCIETY's REPORT.
Rejoices at Downfall of Mr.. Haines-Seeks
Police Cooperation.

The New York City Humane Society, formerly
the Henry Bergh Humane Society, has Just issued
the second annual report of It's president David
accomplished by the society since the Legislature
at Albany broke down the monopoly humane
work for animals enjoyed by the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals Says Mr.. Belais
The first reason for rejoicing among animal lovers
has 1ust been given in detal-i. e. the achievement
OF our charter. The second reason for congratula-
whose adninstra ton Of the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had become
so obnoxious that his resignation necessary in
order 70 prevent the dslntegraton OF the society.
The New York City Humane Society plans the
erection Of number of drinking fountains at
which men and animals can refresh themselves
Contributions amounting to Sis have been received
for the fountain fund. and besides there is con-
tribution of 500 from Mr. Belais. The designs for
the fountains have been passed upon by the Mu-
ncipal Art Commission. and permission to erect
hydrants on four sites of the ten submitted
has been given
The society has also distributed in large ouentitv
humane Hterature% The New York City Humane
Society now seeks the active cooperation Of fhS
In fhe three months that the societvs two sneo4a,
agents have been on the street they have Tnada
forty-nne arrests, OF which forty-six cases were
The directors OF the New York CITY Humane ca
cetV for the coming year follows Tudu,i1
Nissen president; Major F. H. r. Ebsten VtcA
president; Mrs. David Belais, secretary and traeS
urer Daniel Bedell Mrs. Edward c. Homans 6r
H M IeipZiger. James W. Nelson, w. w Mex1aIi
and John De Witt Warner
New-York tribune., 1906-10-19

=, Aofo Orfords splendid steerinr .,,,,.. -,
' sa1eiy INTO the stable yard OF ~. IT, ,o,
clann.a =. f1oau the gates OF which were
scene hus arrived upon the
He was most intimate friend ana ~. < a..
,.es usi'es OF Lord Beaoonsfeld who was
,,,,al~s suest az her wonderful Sunday
HSheons' which are a recognized ,,s...,.. - -,
London season, Tories and pos,-t'u'loh s1'u'loh OF the
u actors. Cabinet ministers ora :, ,,,1
sils himself. and princes ana nrincsssas % 49,
~. 1le newest miliionaires and bishops rn.etiny
H- on ha- srouho around her hospitable board
Asf muse Is in Charles street Msv,.,r
Lazy Dorothy Possesses IN q Nv. ...,..
..t,oI. surrey lost art OF dinner-table CONVEX
oa,+,- her presence is addition to every
a.+G.. 80 sne mas an endless store of amusing
necootes' mingled with bright vet trit. or,,o,-os
age mas not destroyed the trim Irb+n... =, - g.
NOR the piquancy OF her face She has adontea
q oisunotive style Of dress quaint mob can va,,,o,
~ S1' io"S OF coral or amber beads worn with a
eo"h OF o4d brocade. Although pa.rioian IN the
hnser tips. she prdes herself ON her 6.rooo~, -. s
ooheHiahisrn. and loves to relate how she trayels
.iifo-ciass. and on tho tops Of omnibuses Her
use is fiied with objects OF interest and curious
0oieotions. She has travelled much. and at each
s'oppilis place has acquired china plate or CUP
laoe OF the special ware Of the country while her
Sofleht OF autograph letters OF celebrities Is of
the most varied description
Her daughter. Miss Meresia Ney,u. .. ,. -
great character as herself. and Is one Of The
moving spirits OF that great Tory organization
KNOWN as the Primrose League OF which indesd
she was one OF the principal founders LADY
Ooro'ly is an aunt OF the present Earl Of Oxford
anu OF MS American wife, who was Miss Louise
Corbin, of New York. She Ia a dauxbte- OF tba
lhiro earl That eccentric peer was It may be
Fenlefnpered, succeeded in tho family honors by
an almost equally odd yet gifted Individual The
Fourth earls principal title to fame was his clone
fnent with the wife of the fifth Duka of Newcssti.
MI Gladstone, who was an intimate friend of the
ouke' went abroad with the object OF persuading
her TO return After much difficulty he discovered
that she was living in villa at Lake Como with
LORD Oxford. under the assumed name of Law
renee but he found 1t impossible to obtain access
TO her. The Divorce Court had not bean INSTITUTED
IN those days. and the matter had to be brought
before the House OF Lords which, on the strenrth
OK MI Gfadstone's evidence granted a dissolution
OF the dukes marriage, mulctng Lord Oxford in
enormous damages. TO the tune OF nearly s5OoO00
LORD Oxford was already married at the
time but 1t is hardly necessary to say, did not
live with his wife having Quarreled. so It used to
De alleged on the subject OF the of sugar
tongs which the countess declined TO employ, pre-
ferring her fingers, to which he objected
MARQUISE DE FONTENOY.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-19
LIKES PRESENT MANAGEMENT.
New York Life Policyholder Does Not Be.
lieve in Swapping in Streams Middle.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Siri AS a policyholder OF the New York Life In
surance Company. I beg space TO state in your
valued columns the attitude OF many who like
myself, are bombarded with appeals and exhorta-
tons to aid in turning out the present adminstra-
ton and supplantng It with an assorted bunch OF
able. ambitious gentlemen who know little abou.
lie insurance, but who willing TO assume full
charge Of some s425YoOOOoo of assets
Like Lincoln. am averse to swapping horses
while crossing a stream The men now In charge
Of New York Life affairs were put there to clean
house, and they have done itl
Is that the reason why are asked to turn
them down and out and transfer their great re-
spoqsibllties to new and inexperienced hands ?
Seshiers OF the Bank Of England and OF own
Chemical National Bank were found guilty OF
grave irregularities and were sunmarily punished.
What would have been thought of anybody who
Historically invited deposiTors and stockholders
Of these Institutions get together and displace
all the officers and directors that had detected and
] am more confirmed in my view after having
TO me their expectation Of getting soft snaps II
the ipternational committees ticket should be
elected. One Of them is the of gentleman re-
siding in New England, the other is confidential
clerk to a gentleman residing in New york and
nepotism as propuIsive force behind it The gen
tiona ticket give no pledge Of adherence to any
mean 70 grab the spoGs 9f Victory should they
win and such intent or action Is not caloulated to
York Life poncyholders.
The good ship being disnfected and IN charge Of
TO burn scutte her. even at the earnest solicia
ton of some eminent and, OF course, disinterested
lawyers and capitalists who are itching 10 handle
the treasure in the hold2 HENRY F. GILLIG.
New York, Oct IL, 1906
New-York tribune., 1906-10-19
Many TRACHOMA CASES.
Thousands of School Children Suf-
fering-M0re Clinics Needed.

It was learned yesterday that the constantly
increasing and dangerous spread in Manhattan
and Brooklyn of trachoma or granular Ids"
one of the most formidable of the extrinsio
diseases of the eye. has almost overwhelmed the
many thousands OF cases. which they barely
able to handle At some Of the clinics at this
hospital many 1000 children have been
examined in day.
Tribune reporter told at the hospital
yesterday that in the past summer, when the
schools were closed, from two hundred TO three
hundred children treated daily at the
hospital. Since the opening OF the schools and
the examinations of the school inspectors have
been made from four hundred to one thousand,
however were examined and treated every day
except Sunday
The children that have to be operated upon
sent to the hospital at 11Sth street and
Pleasant avenue. conducted by the Health De-
partment. About six hundred children were
treated on Wednesday and about as many yes
terday.
The work of the surgeons at Gouverneur Hos
pita1, under the direction Of DR.. III. W. Wooton,
is said to show excellent results, hundreds Of
cures having been effected. It was said at the
hospital yesterday however, that the number
of cases is increasing so rapidly that additional
clinics should at be established and that
a number of emergency hospitals are required
for operations
A surgeon at the Gouverneur Hospital said
yesterday that 1t was pretty strenuous work 10
handle one thousand cases day, and that bet
ter accommodations than the little portable
house at Gouverneur should at once be provided
to check this disease from spreading at stu
more dangerous rate in Manhattan and IN
RrOOllYn.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
COST OF HALL OF RECORDS.
Horgan G. slattery Answer Charges of Ex-
travaganoe and Delay.
"a Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; The news article In morning paper, not
The Tribune on the new Hall OF Records building
contains errors and nisstataments which. IL un-
challenged, would mislead the public and injure
US to wit that the structure cost S0.ooOo0, the
furniture 100000, and that delays began when We
assumed charge
not 100000 The freproof metallic fling cases
for the departments OF Finance and Taxes and
Assessments. the Surrogates' Court, the Register
and the Corporation Counsel cost $4,000; the ma
drHperies and window shades, $4,000 sales. S,0OOI
book typewriting machines and bookbindlng ma
chimes for the Register. A1,0O0; being a total or
Ss2, 900 for metallic wood and other furnishings.
and 100000
An additional contract for $4,000 was awarded
about three months ago for decorative mosaic cell
tngs IN the main vestibuIes.
OF the above total, s.o3 600, contracts amounting
administration. The contract for the building was
awarded IN 1887, and we, after the death OF Mr..
Thomas, assumed charge. In January. 1902
been erected only TO the sidewalk level and sub
sequently fourteen mcnths' time was lost through
labor troubles.
The only contract awarded under us was for
the furnishings and the changes Of partitions to
which said contract Will be finished absolutely with
in the contract time.
The contract awarded under the Strong admin
istraton was drawn that we have been IN
formed by the authorities, penalty could be
exacted against the contractor for delays.
Of the efs SWared az 'Ha nnd.r M 6a
he latter having received 2a per cent OF the cost
ont OF the S PbSsdng ba Ling previous to his DEATH end per
dra wings.
All Of the interior decorative work uncluding
from our designs. Mr.. Thomas probsbly not hav-
fwnfs s haa ss fo to bis death to prepare
New York, Oct. IS. 1908. q 0l'<N 1'i'i l.