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The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF ADAIR COUNTY.

l have just received from the State
Board of Equalization notice of the
property valuation as fixed by the
Board for Adair County. Before re-
ceiving this notice could not, under
the law, collect the taxes. AS the
time is so short in which to collect
them, ask the tax payers to be
prompt in the payment of them that
may be ready for the settlements and
payments required of me by law. My
Office at Columbia is open at all times
for the collection of taxes. / will also
fix times and places in the different
precincts at which I, or one of my
Deputies, will expect all parties who
have not paid before to meet us and
pay Under the present law Sheriffs
are required to report and pay the
Auditor State Taxes month earlier
than heretofore, and to report all per
sons delinquents who have not paid
before that time.
The above notice is intended for every
person owing Taxes in Adair county
owing Safe or county Taxes-for the
year 1906. Every tax payer is to be
treated alike no favorites in it. l am
not at the present time looking for
votes or promises, but Tases only.
w. B. PATERSON, Sheriff.
July 5, 1906.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
MUSIC HATH ITS CHARMS.

On last Thursday evening there was
a young folks gathering at the home of
Mr.. Junius Pickett, on Greensburg
Street. They had secured the pres
ence of Woody Henderson and Miss
Emma Thomas to furnish music for
the occasion. Mr.. Henderson is a ia
nous violinist, and Miss Thomas is
no less skillful as a pianist. About s
o'clock there was general awakening
and ingathering in that locality. AS
the soft and enchanting notes from the
violin and piano began to float out on
the balmy air of the night, the neigh
bors old and young began to gather to
that point like the children of Weiness
gathered to the music of the famous
piper. In less than thirty minutes
from the time the music began, the
yard was full, the fences were lined
with neighbors and friends, and even
the passers by stopped to listen until
the street was full. No more enjoy
able occasion has occurred in Columbia
for many day. Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett
received and welcomed all corners in
their usual good humored way, and
seemed themselves to enjoy the occa-
sion very much.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
new PRINCIPAL FOR THE M. & F.

The Trustees of the Columbia M. &
F. High School have engaged Prof. l..
K, Oppltz as principal of that institu-
tion. He is a graduate of Yale College
and has had several years experience
as a teacher. He comes highly recon-
mended by the Dean of Yale, and by
others. He is practical educator and
and will devote his whole time to school
work. The assistant teachers will be
announced as soon as he arrives on the
ground. .----,-,------.-.-..----...
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Mr.. T. r. Suits, the present County
Court Clerk of Adair County, is getting
collection of portraits of all the clerks
since the organization of the county.
They are life size and are in frames
2 by % feet. The following have been
clerks in the order named: VIM. Cald-
well, Sine Wheat, ]. w. Butler, Geo.
w. Nell, w. F. Neat, Mont Cravens,
L. B. Hurt and M. H. Marcum. Out
of this number Neat, Cravens and
Hurt are living.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
GALAXY OF ARENIC CHAMPIONS.

Among the so American and Europe
an arenic celebrities with the Great
Col. M. L. Clark circus will be found
such noted artists as La Bella Pearl,
the younest bareback rider, gymnast
contortionist and animal trainer the
world has ever seen. This young lady
has been the feature of several leading
circusses and has appeared before all
the crowned heads of Europe. Harry
La Sage, King of the bounding wire.
The Icons, aerialists extraordinary.
Jerome Abbey, the. world greatest foot
juggler, performing feats that are
marvellous indeed. Thos. Moss, Jug
gler of unusual skill and dexterity.
The Judge La Sage troupe of acrobats
performing feats of grand and lofty
tumbliDg that have gained for them the
unstinted applause of and approval of
the world.
Among the foolish boys will be found
such well-known clowns as Beretta,
Renalzo and Judge whose antics and
sayings are most overwhelmingly funny
and captivate the little folks every
where. The Orland troop of flying
trapeze performers and wire artists in
feats of equopoise that are most start
ling. An animal act that fascinates
the ladies and children is Miss Pearl
Clark's group of Lilipution Arabic High
School horses featuring the celebrated
steplechase ponies, "Sweet heart" and
Dixie. These little animal actors per-
form feats of almost human intelli-
gence at Miss PEARLS command do
everything but talk. Among the riders
will be found such renowned artists as
Madame Eerl, Abbey, Orland and Ber-
eta. Judge, Wilkes and Sloan, the
greatest equestrianennos and riders
that ever appeared on a circus hippo
drome track. Among the animal &C
tors will be found Prof. Lee Clark's
herd of educated elephants. Mr.. Clarks
ponderous elephants stand upon their
heads, walk erect upon their hind feet
and perform many other remarkable
gymnastics. A special feature for the
special benefit of the women and chill
dren is Harry Earls Dog and Monkey
circus. A group of dogs and monkeys
performing feats that are almost hui
man. This monkey and canine paradox
is the finest that ever appeared be-
meath circus canvass and is alone
worth the price of admission. This
vast and grand amusement enterprise
will give 2 exhibition daily as adver-
tised elsewhere in the News.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

We call attention to the advertise
ment of L. A. Chapman in this issue.
A short time ago he opened up a stock
of groceries in the building formerly
occupied by the Post Office, and solicits
your trade on fair, square dealing.
When in need of groceries give him a
call.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
9th day Of August, 1906,

at O'Clock p m, or thereabout (being
County Court,) upon a credit of six
months the following described proper
ty, to wit: Two tracts of land located
in Adair county, KY, on the waters of
Russell creek. LIST tract contains 139
acres, the End tract contains 1O7 acres.
The two tracts join and was the home
farm of the late j. j. Epperson. The
two tracts will be offered separately
and then together, and will except the
bid or bids bringing the most money.
For the purchase price the purchaser,
with approved surety or securities.
must execute Bond, bearing legal in
terest from. the day of sale until paid.
H. T BAKER, Master Com,
JAS. GARNETT, Attorney.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Tin Work, roofing, guttering and all
kinds of work in tin done in first class
order. We are ready to meet the de-
mands in town or country. We make
well tubing, buckets etc. If you need
any tin work call on us. Located over
Benefits store. LOWE Bros. &
MOORE. Columbia, KY. 36-1 m
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

1t will be news to some of our read
ers to learn that Rev. G.. Dockery, who
many years ago, was pastor of the
Baptist Church, this place, is now an
.osteopath. At this writing he is at
Bradfordsville and is treating num-
Der of patients, Mr.. B. F. Hunter and
daughter being two Of the number.
Rev. Dockery is now identified with the
Methodist Church, but has no charge.
However, he breaches occasionally. A
large audience heard him at Bradfords-
vile recently.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
SURRENDERING OIL LEASES.

The indications are that there will be
no oil interest in Adair and Russell
counties in the near future. The Stand
ard Oil Company for several years has
had large number of acres leased,
paying rental Of ten cents per acre
annually. The company has ordered
the surrender of all the leases and men
are now going over the counties paying
one cent per acre and getting quit
claims.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
MISSES BAKER ENTERTAIN.

Misses Sallie and Mamie Baker en-
tertained the following friends at a six
o'clock dinner last Thursday. Misses
Mary Todd. Zelma and Lula Todd,
Pearl Hindman, Alice Hindman, of
Magnolia. Mo-, Viola Frazer. After
tea the company repaired to the par
lor and were entertained with music,
etc.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Miss Mont Walford entertained few
special friends at her home last Friday
evening. A most enjoyable lunchen
was spread, and the occasion otherwise
was full of merriment.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The social given at the home of Mr..
j. P. Dohoney, who lives two miles
out on Burkesville pike, last Wednes-
day evening, was largely attended.
Quite number of the young people of
Columbia attended, reporting a very
delightful time.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

DR.. j. T. Jones, who had an "ad.. in
the paper writes as follows: "Please
discontine cow ad. The News is pull.
er. 1t pulled her up at once"
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

A large audience heard Prof. T. c..
Cherry's lecture last Thursday night.
His subject was Ghosts" and all who
were present were well pleased with
the thoughts advanced by the speaker.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the Adair County Clerks
office last week: Willie Hawks to Eve
lyme Marshall, John H. Wilson to Ida
Lee Taylor.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Mclean Bros, are moving along rap
idly with Mr.. A. D. Patteson's dwell
ing. They are now weatherboarding,
and in about five or six weeks they ex-
pect to turn over the keys.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

In the reading contest, at the insti-
tute Thursday night, Miss Birdie Far
ris, of Cane Valley, won the medal.
She will wear it until the next institute
and if turned down she will hand it
over to her successor.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Frank Jackman keeps a first-class
stock of family groceries-fresh meat
two or three times week. He has a
large assortment of tobacco. Two
twists of regular home grown for s
cents.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The Fairs over the State are being
Largely attended and an immense crowd
is expected in Columbia four days, be-
ginning August FL.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Mr.. Frank Sinclair has in his posses
sion half dollar, United States money,
dated 1906, making it one hundred
years old. The front has the face of a
man, the word Liberty and thirteen
stars. designating the thirteen original
States. < On the other side is an eagle
and shield, also thirteen stars. On the
rim the words fifty cents or a half
dollar" Mr.. Sinclair also has a num-
Der of one and two cents copper pieces,
Canadian money.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Your account or note is now due.
must collect it, if not paid by July LIST
you may expect personal dun or state
ment. w. L. WALKER.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

WANTED:-Two white girls for wait
ers at the Columbia Hotel Come well
recommended SMITH & NELL.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Read the announcement elsewhere in
this paper published by the Trustees of
the M. and F. High School.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
NOTICE.

If you want bargain call on Mrs.
Birdie Strange. She is closing her
Spring and Summer millinery and no.
tions out at cost. 35-2t
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Mr.. E. T. Willis has gone into the /,
drug business at. Glasgow, having
bought the stock of goods formerly
owned by the Lock Drug Co.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The town Council has purchased from
Allen Walker stone quarry and will
soon be crushing rock for the streets.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The teachers of common schools will
be gratifed to learn that the school
per capita for this year is $3.50. This
is the largest per capita since the COM
mon school system was inaugurated.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The blackberry crop is larger than
for years. The berries are now COM
ing to market and they are large and
fine. Jam for winter use is assured.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Mr.. Butler Jones has exhibited at
this office hen egg no larger than the
smallest bird egg.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Clark's Circus will be here Thursday.
1t is said to be one of the best shows
on the road.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Are you coming to the circus? It will
be here Thursday. See ''ad'' else
where in this paper.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Miss Trabues art class meets at her
home, Willow Glen, every afternoon of
each week.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Triplett and Strange caught another
cstfsh Saturday night, measuring 81
inches in length and weighing q
pounds.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Born, to the wife of Henry Mullen
nix, the 10th inst, daughter.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The Fair Grounds will be put in great
shape, and an enjoyable time is antici-
pated.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

For SALE:-A second hand organ
Apply to DR.. Jas. Triplett.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Miss Eddie Coleman, of Edmonton,
recited in a faultless manner at the
Lindsay Wilson Chapel last Wednesday
evening.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Circuit Court is in session at Burkes-
vile, Judge H. C. Baker on the bench.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
COMMISSIONERS
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT
OF KENTUCKY

T. j. EPPERSON, ETC, Plaintiff,
VS.
c. F. EPPERSON, DEPENDENT,
By virture of Judgment and Order
of Sale of .Adair Circuit Court, render
ed at the May Term, thereof, 1906, in
the above cause, shall proceed to Of
fer for sale at the Courthouse door in
Columbia KY, to the highest bidder, at
Public Auction, on Monday the
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

l have today marked down lot of
lawns and white goods to close out at
bargain. 8sc lawns go at 5; 123 lawns,
q cents. w. L. WALKER.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The date of the big circus is Thurs
day July 10Th. Come to town.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
BARGAINS.

In order to make room for my Fall
and Winter stock of goods am selling
at cost. MRS. BIRDIE STRANGE.
35-2t
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Remember the big sale of town lots
in this place July 26th.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

Born, to the wife of Rev. w. A..
Hines, the 10Th. daughter.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

The program for the Sunday School
Convention is published in to-day's pa
per.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18
LOCALS.
Big Circus Thursday.
Thirty-four days until the Fair.

There will be no fair at Lebanon this
year.
The Adair County news., 1906-07-18

evening.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-08-13

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fi9 sesen sebn nbr Ibenbs Der unfau
in Der Hdbe bon 3ap @risnea ereigs
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tpel6e 23a Stanben betriis, um Die
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8ahnftrede f9tper bef6abist. Die
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fern ertannte Die 9efabr, Die Dem balo
oaruuf folsenoen 3use an Der llnfan.
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rel, Regen> unb 6aselpetters Dem bon
podau bereits abgegansenen 3uge ents
segen uno brahte ibn Bel Der 9alteftene
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Gefabr eliidli9 absepenbet tpurbe.
Ote t0nigli4e Capitalization Der
fGaFfden Staatseifenbahnen bot Der
braben Trau unter Q~nertennans TIRES
uufopferuben WerbaItens eine Belobs
nuns bon 100 Mart bespiIist.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-08-13

Ginem eisenartisen
getrus lit man in Oeutf4lanb auf
bic Spur setommer. gs tit ndmli9
fsftgeiteqt tporben, bab &rantenabs
tbeils britter &lufe NIT ba~suseh6ri>
gen &rantenbetten bon seiunben perz
fpnen beiteM unb benubt porben finb,
BITE auf btie Betfs biGis unb bequem
reifen unb namentlid ni9t umfteisen
polten. @egen bic 9etreffenben iou,
bd bic 8efttmmunsen lebteIi9 fir
trarte perfonen unh gu beren Gum
item, ni4t aber fiir gefunbe 2eute sez
troffen ftno, 4n5eige ipegen 8etrugs
eri fattet tperben. Die 9a6n6ofsz unb
3ugbeamten itnb a~nsepiefen tporben.
itrense barduf gu a9ten, bab bic
&raHtenabtbeile unb >8etten = abge>
tehen bon ben 8e9leitern - MIR BON
tranten perfonen benubt perben, unb
baB ft9 MibbrGu6e pte bic gei9iIz
oerten ni9t pteberbolen.
: Die a pDIfiGbriae Sod
ter Marie bes 8rtsbefbers 2obbe in
Sanberborten BEL 8~artenitein tn Dit
preuben bat bieier Sage unter eiaener
2~e5ensgefabr bic brei 5-12iGbriqen
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bes Srtes ~selegenen Sei9e Elm 8ab
unb befttegen babel etn i'm Wafer
f4tptmmenbes Slob, UNI bamtt bic
tfefte Stele bes Seides at befabren.
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INN, urb BITE barauf febemben MGbz
den ftelen in bas WaFer. Die tleine
Robbe, pel9e ben 0prfaH pom liter
aus beo6adtet bate, entlebigte ii9 TO-
fort fhrer &leiber unb fprang in ben
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pfenben erret6t battle, fletterte bic Gl>
teite Der S4tpeftern arf ibren Riiden,
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f4ptmmenb NIT ibrer Birbe unter
srbbter 4mftrsnsitns bus GloB su err
ret8en unb BE @erettsten gliidli9 81
lGnben; bterauf bradte fe AUDI BE
jiinsffe Der S4peftern, bic bereits bas
pepubrefn perloren batte, auf's Srp=
ders. 2eiber 9elang es ihr nt9t, aud
bic bierte Sdnefter sri retten; bitfe
mar tn51rtf4en untergegansen unb
fonnte troB mehrfa9er San4ung ni4t
gefunben perben. S1re 8ei9e tpurbe
fpdter aelarrbet. She brabe Qebensret,
term tehrte p6nta erfd0pft an 9arb
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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-08-13

V a. NV
19peRoun9 bes Neutrality-suspicious.,
bic Offentli9 serigt gu psrbsn bers
btent. Sas @lei6e gilt aud fir bic
S4onurg Der 8ldbbiibner, Sau9er
unb Sdger. sSsbre @ertileung miibts
ben Sif9ern unb Sorftbeamten ni9t
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tel S~eitattet iein, ionbern bur9 bo6e
prGmien gefOrbert peroen!
Cine WaHerias6 bou bobsr ppeiie
lit Der Inftb auf Gnten nm Serbf.
Denn Die langen, pstben Gdben Der
Wanoerfptnne bur6 bte 9tft feeeln
unb bas 2aub In allen 5ar6en er8lib,
Ddnn ntmmt Der Sommer bon uns
&bf9teD. Die meiften @6sel, bic ben
Wtrtter I'm Siiben berbringen, 6dben
uns beretts Derlufen, nun treffen BITE
@Gite aus benz Roroen Elm unb raiten
eintse Sage, bon Der anitrensenben
2uftfabrt ermiibet, ebe lie tpeiter aies
ben. Die WaferbOael tpeilen lGnaer:
Die lsBten berlaFsn OsutIdlunS erit,
penn bte erpben 9efpGFer sufrieren.
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bic Gnten in S6ddren bon 5unberten
uuf fetner Wttte. Grit na9 Sonmn>
untersang berlafen tie BITE ii4ers 3liz
flu9tsftdtte, un auf Gliifen nnb 8d=
den RaArung gu Tu6en.
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peftlide 6tmmel ftar, 10 bab Elm fra6s
lenbes Mbenbrpt6 su ertparten lift, bann
ma9t Der Sdger fi9 auf ben @eg, Inn
setttg Dor Sonnenuntersa1g ON Ort
limb Steae 81 fein. Sin Strau9 am
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fernt Die 3petge, bic tbn am freien
9ebrau9 Der Slinte binbern.
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tur ltsbt. tpirb Die Stunbe, in Der bic
Ratur 5uriifte ge6t, obne 9epub berlez
BEN. Sffenbart lie tbm bod pieles,
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S9lupflo6 unb i9ptmmt bin unb
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beln, bon Der dnoeren Settle bes sslu5z
fes lodt Der &ebbabn feline S9dar -.
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aufbIinft, erf9einen bic Gnten. paar>
petie ober in gansen &etten fommen
tie nit pfeifenbem Sliiseli9lag in
fansler Sabrt angeiauit. 0t9t Dor
benz Stunb bes SGeers fenfen fie fid
berdb, befdreiben mod einen petteu
3reis, Inn ben S6pung au oerminz
bern, unb fallen bann rauf9enb aui
benz ittlen Waheripiegel ein. @ineu
Iusenblid ii6ern bann ale nit bod
geredten &opfen, ehe lie gu buboeln Be-
sinnen. N1in iffs 3eit! 2angium tpirt
bas 9etpebr an Die 9ade sehoben. =
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Der pulperbampf fid ber5ieht, bat fif
f6on Rtmrob IN bas fulte WaHer &c.
first, Inn bte 8eute su apportiren.
Wafbmdnnsheil!
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
PIECE or GOBLIN TAPESTRY FROM FRANCE

United States Ambassadors and Min
listers in the various capitals Of the
world. Two governments. those OF
Cuba and France had already made
all arrangements for governmental
gifts ere the intimation came from
Washington aud CT course, in each case
the original plan was carried out but
at the other courts Of the world the
governments took no action but mere
ly left matters in the hands Of the
rulers who were, to be sure, at entire
liberty to send presents provided they
paid for them out Of their own pockets.
Incompatible Cobeiin Tapestry.
OF the thousands Of wedding pre-
sents valued at hundreds CT thousands
of dollars which arrived at the White
House during the first half OF the
month Of February undoubtedly one
Of the most attractive was the won
derful pieces of Gobelin Tapestry, the
gift of the Republic of France and
which was presented to Miss Roosevelt
In person by NJ. Jusserand, the French
Ambassador to the United States
This gift has especial Significance from
the fact that the factory where II
was manufactured was established by
Louis XIV and Is Under the dire"t con-
troll Of the government OF France.
Never before have the looms In this
French governmental tapestry plant
produced Q werk Of art that WAS not
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
Tiled Celebrities.

Edward VII, King OF England and
Emperor of India, is imposing enough
but such a slender collection Of words
would never serve to fire the Oriental
imagination. and the Sultan Of Turkey
is known as The Finest Pearl Of the
Age and the Esteemed Centre Of the
Universe, at Whose Grand Portals
Stand the Camels of J-stice and Mercy
and to Whom the Eyes Of the Kings
and Peoples in the West have been
Drawn: Lord and Master. the Sultan
of Two Shores and the High King of
Two Seas, the Crown of Ages and the
Pride of All Countries, the Greatest of
all Khalifs, the Shadow Of God on
Earth, the Successor of the Apostle of
the Lord Of the Universe and the Vic
torious ConQuerer Sultan Abdul-Hamid
Khan"
The kings Of Ava and Ceylon each
calmly appropriated to themselves the
attributes Of divinity and proclaimed
themselves God" to which His
Majesty Of Ava added King Of Kings,
whom all others must obey, n he Il
the Preserver of all Animals, the Re
gulater Of Seasons, the Absolute Mas
Ter VI lie EkpD duQ T INV "a tAC kC0
Brother to the Sun and King Of the
Four and Twenty Umbrellas" an anti.
climax essentially Oriental.
The Persian Shah takes his title
upon the instalment plan. making up
n number what each lacks in length
He is "Shahin Shah" king of Kings"
The Rose Of DELIGHT" The Branch Of
Honor" and others of note. to say
nothing Of what his subjects call him
among themselves.
Perhaps the oldest and most truth
ful Of them all Is the title Of the King
Of Monomopotapa, who was STYLED
Lord Of the Sun and the Moon, Great
Magician and Great Thief"
After such glories as these European
monarchs might be forgiven envy.
though 1t is not apparent that such
has developed. and democratic King
Edward Is content with Your Majesty
or even "Sir."