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The Adair County news., 1906-11-28
LADIES FALL And
WINTER HEADGEAR."
View Taken By a Man About Town
Who is 0bServant.

Two or three weeks ago, said that
would write something about Ladies'
Fall and Winter Headgear, and so l
will, and since that time / have been
taking a general observation upon the
subject, so as not to be unfair in the
discussion of the matter. Some one
will be most certain to ask the question
as to why it interests me to make re-
marks on such subjects, and to such
persons l will simply state that the
styles are so unusual this Fall and Win
ter, as to excite the curiosity of the
men in general, as we'll as those who
are concerned in the payment of their
millinery bills, when taken into con-
sideration the amount of value received
for their money in this particular line.
There is no end to the shapes, colors,
sizes and kinds, and if a girl or wom-
an can be pleased with any kind of a
hat under the sun she can get it now.
Two weeks ago on Sunday morning 1
attended church, and took a general
survey of the situation, relative to this
line of thought, and out of 81 hats on
exhibition that day, no two so far as l
could see had assumed the same shape
or appearance. Some were little,
round felts about the size of a saucer,
with bird wing sticking out about
foot or so from one side-others were
fiat and looked as though theyhad been
unearthed from pile of debris and
then turned crosswise the head, while
the ''Peter Pans" were much in ev-
idence on the younger heads-careless-
ly pinned up in front, on one side or the
other or behind, to suit the notion.
There seems to be no similarity exist
ing bewteen any of the models upon
which the various articles of headwear
for the women and girls are formed
and fashioned for the Fall and Winter
-c-----
One day last week saw a young la
dy standing on the side walk with one
of those fiat contrivances neatly perch
ed on her head, and to look at it side
ways, it looked as though her hat had
met with mishap, and that hundred
or so of brick had fallen on it, and af-
ter it had been extricated, she had put
it on cross wise-the ends producing
out or inches on each side of her
head. Should fellow happen to get
seat in church sometime behind a lot
of girls who wore these hats, he could
not see anything in front of him ex-
cept the chandeliers hanging to the
ceiling along the center of the building,
the preacher would be excluded from
his view entirely. The most sensible
hat l have seen the girls and young
women wearing although they may not
look so stylish as the others, is wool
or felt hat on the manish order with in
dentures in the crown or turned into a
flat top. They seem to be worn mostly
for every day, but according to the
opinion of men they would make very
desirable church-going hat. Do men go
to church to see the hats worn by the
women and girls, or do they go to look
into the preachers face as he delivers
his sermon? contend that most of
them go for the latter purpose, but if
you can't see the preacher for hats,
how are you to see his face? Well I
am compelled to say that the hats are
mighty" pretty, but my, what curious
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ideas those that fashion them must
have in their minds.
I've said enough on the hat subject,
but should any one desire further in
formation call on the Misses Eubank
and Mrs. Bradshaw, who will gladly
furnish it. F. M. MCLEAN.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

If you have failed to pay your tax,
and have no property that can be levied
upon, you will be required to put in the
time on the county roads
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Mr.. VIM. Bird, of Gadberry, has pur-
chased machinery for saving shingles
and within short time will be ready
to meet the demands, in this line, of a
good large section. He will use 10
horse power steam engine.
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Begin the new year by enrolling your
name on our ''Honor Roll" Its move
IN the right direction.
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l have for sale, first-class flour
mill, in operation, also good saw mill.
Will sell reasonable. Call on or ad-
dress, D. ]. BOWEN,
(45-3m) Knifey, KY.
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If the public square is not given a
coat of rock or gravel soon the county
can go into the ferry business.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

The alley between the residences of
Mrs. H. N. Miller and Mayor w. w.
Bradshaw has been repaired.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

The proceeds of the Band entertain
ment are to go to help purchase new
set of instruments.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Our Dirigo correspondent reports q
s'panter" in his end of the county.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

We thank our correspondents for
their efforts and hope the good work
will continue.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Born, to the wife of Eber Moss, a
daughter, Wednesday, November 21st.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

The program for Union Thanksgiving
services is published in another column.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Search your heart and you will see
many causes for giving thanks.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Reserve seats for the Band enter
tainment on sale at S. w. Beck & Co.'S.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Mr.. J. R. Bell lost his black family
horse one day last week.
The Adair County news., 1906-11-28

Thursday is Turkey day.
The Washington times., 1906-12-30
Visited at "Master'so Home.

While abroad, about eight years ago,
Miss Barney met one of the teachers
sent out by the Persian prophet. Alb
dul-Baha, and became a convert TO
this new religion Of the East, which
already numbers Mrs. Phoebe Hearst,
the mother of William Randolph
Hearst. among its disciples. Miss Bar
ney went 20 visit the Master at his
home in Acre. and remained for some
time a member OF the household. On
her return she was the most active
OF the members in town Of the new
cult, and at Eer own expense had
many writings translated. even pay
ing the expenses OF a Persian teach
er. who spent the whole winter here
About a year and half ago, Miss
Barney again went to Acre, and has
since spent most Of her time In the
Masters" own home, listening 10
mis- teachings and absorbing this faith
which teaches that. as Christ was the
Incarnation Of God the Son, Beha-Ul-
lah. the father OF Abdul-Baha, was
the Incarnation of God the Father,
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the smell from the galley. The cook
emerged bearing dinner TO the cabi~
then he returned and took a fine smol-
ing piece of boiled beef fauked with
carrots down 20 the f0recastIe Pri-
vata Bliss eyed him wistfuIIy, and his
mouth watered
can any o. you chaps lend me
pipe o. bacy7T ne asked, cheerfuIy.
Bill rummaged in his pocket and
found, "a little tobacco in a twist OF
paper
Bad thing to smoke on a empty
stomach" ne said. with his mouth fun.
"Taint my fault it's empty said
Private Bliss. pathetically.
"Taiu't mine, said Bill
I've card" said the cook. who was
a tender-hearted man, "as 'ow it's
good thing to go for a day or SO with
out food sometimes"
who said SOP" inquired Private
Bliss. houy.
"Din'rent people" replied the cook.
YOU can tell 'em from me they're
blamed fools said Mr.. Bliss.
There was an uncomfortable silence;
Mr.. Bliss lii his pipe, but it did not
seem TO draw well.
Did you like that pot O. siX-half I
stood YOU last uight2" he inquired
somewhat poLntedly Of Bob.
Bob hesitated and looked at his plate
NO, IL was a bit fiat" he said at
length.
We'll. I won't stop you chaps at
your grub said Private Bliss. bitter
ly, as ne turned TO depart.
You're not stopping us" said Ted.
cheerfully. I'd offer you bit,
only
"Only What2" demanded the other.
Shippers orders" said Ted. He
ses We're not 10. He ses If we do it's
helping a deseTter. and Wen all get
SIX months"
But you're helping me by having
me on board, said Private Bliss; be
sides, L don't wan to desert"
we couldn't elp you coming
aboard" said Bill, that's wot the old
man said, but e ses we can 'eip Civ
ing of him vittles, he ses."
well, have l got to starve?" ce-
manded the horTor-stricken Mr. Bliss.
Look ere" said Bill. frankly. ''go
and speak TO the Old man It's no
good talking 10 us. Go and have It
out with him.
l-tlNalS Bliss tHdNhtd MN ~ went
on deck, Old Thomas wa5 at the
wheel, and pleasant eIatter Of knives
and forks came up through the open
skylight of the cabin ignoring The
Old man. who waved him away. he
raised the open skylight sun higher.
and thrust his head in.
Go away" bawled the skipper.
pausing with his knife in his fist as
he caught sight of him.
Il want 10 know where I'm to have
my dinner" bawled back the thor
oughly reused Mr. Bliss.
Your dinner" said the skipper.
with an air of surprise; why, I didn't
know YOU ad any
Private Bliss took his head away.
holding it very erect, took in his
belt little and walked slowly up and
down the deck Then he went TO the
water-cask and took a long drink
ana an hour later a generous message
was received from the skipper that be
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might have as many biscuits as he
liked
on this plain fare Private Bliss lived
the whole OF that day and the next.
suarcliug a FEW hours troubled sleep
on the locker al nights. His peace Of
mind was by no means increased by
The Information Of Ted that Rystcr-
mouth was a garrison town, and feel
lng that in spite Of any explanation
he would be treated as a deserJer. he
resolved TO desert In good earnest at
the frst opportunity that offered.
BY the third day nobody took any
notice of him. and his presence on
board was almost forgotten, until Bob.
gong down TO the forecasue. created
"a stir by asking somewhat excitedly
what had become Of him,
He's on deck. I s-pose," said the
cook. who was having a pipe.
Hes not" said Bob. soIemnIy.
He's gone overheard. s'pose?'
said Bill. starting up
Touched by this morbid suggestion
they went I'd on deck and looked
round, Private Bliss was nowhere to
be seen, and Ted. who was steering.
had heard no splash. He seemed TO
have disappeared by magic, and the
cook. after a hurried search, ventured
aft. and. descending to the cabin, men
toned his fears to the skipper.
Nonsense said that gentleman
sharply, "TH lay I'll find him"
He came on deck and looked round
followed at a respectful distance by
the crew, but there was no sign OF
Mr. Bliss.
Then an idea. n horrid idea occurred
TO the cook. The color left his cheeks
and he Eazed helplessly at the skipper.
WI Is it?' bawled the latter.
The cook, incapable Of speech, raised
a trembling hand and pointed 10 the
galley The skipper started. and. rush
ing to the door, drew 1t hastily back.
Mr. Bliss had apparently finished,
though he still toyed Ianguidly with
mis- knife and fork as though loath 70
put them down. A half-emptied sauce
pan Of potatoes stood on the floor by
his side, and a bone, with a small frag-
ment Of meat adhering. was between
his legs on a saucepan LID which served
as a dish.
Rather underdone. cook" he said
severely, as he met that vyorthy's
horror-stricken gaze.
rs that the cabins or the mems
he's eaten2" vOclferated the skipper.
Cabins. replied Mr.. Bliss, before
the cook could speak; at looked the
best. Now. mas anybody got z nice
-gar?"
He drew back the door the other side
of the galley as he spoke, and went
ouJ that way. A move was made to-
ward him, but he backed. and pick
ing up a handspike swung It round
his head.
Let him be-" said the skipper in
a choking voice, '1et him be- He'll
have to answer for stealing my din
ner wEen I get I'm ashore. Cook,
take the mems dinner down into the
cabin III talk to you by and by" Z
He walked aft and disappeared be
low, while Private Bliss. still fond.s
the handspike, listened unmoVeC
lengthy vituperatiOn which BIZ
CONTINUED on Eighth
n - - -
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Sect Includes Cultured.

While the Bahais of this city are not
many i'm number. the cult includes
some Of the most cultured persons in
Washington. The faith is being prop
agated by word Of mouth and the
members wish no notice 20 be taken
%. them in the press
In this movement Of Bahaism, the
zealots. assert God has second time
become Inc4rnate and this epoch Will
be one o. the fulhilment of Gods king
dom ou earth. as fOTetOld IN the scrip
lures.
They also aver that, at the time
when one OF two religious sects IN
America, IN the last century, were
looking Tor the second coming OF the
Savior believing such from the
prophecies OF the Bible. that the mis-
sion of Bahia Ullah was just commenc-
ing. all unknown 10 AMERICA, but thus
carrying out the scriptures.
II is also argued by some Christian
sccts that the present era is one OF
which great events in the spiritual
world are foretoId by the Jewish
prophets. and the prophecies OF the
Old Testament are given by the Sec
ond Day Adventists as the basis tor
their belief in the coming OF Christ To
earth at an early date. The Bahalsts
say that the prophecies which have
been searched by these Christian sects
Tor a hundred years, with expectations
of a Messiah. are fulfilled now in the
Persian prophet. Baha-Ullah, and that
i'm his son, the present Master, Abdul
BAHIA. the rock on which the new Ie-
Iigion which is TO regenerate the world.
is standing at present IN Acre. while
the adherents are the disciples from
which will grow a laith which will
n,.ers nahn.ur the whole world.
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well. Tn damned" said Private
Bliss; its a blooming miracle. open
the winder. it's a bit stuffy down here.
Who-whO brought me here2"
you come 20 see me last night"
said Bob, IAN tell down. : s'pose;
then YOU punched Bill ere in the eye
and me In the Jor."
Mr. Bliss, still feeling very sick and
faint. turned to Bill, and after critical
iy glancing at the eve turned on him
for inspection, transferred his regards
20 the ot.scr MN jaw.
I'm a devil when I'm boozed," ," he
said in a satisfied voice. wei.
must get ashore; ] shall get cells for
this, / expect"
He staggered TO the lauder and
with unsteady haste sainea the deck
and made for the sI1e. The heaving
waters mad him giddy to Jock at,
and he gazed for preference al a thin
line OF coast stretching away in the
distance
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LIGHT FREICHTS-- sa'VA'V pr W. W. 'iS6oBS ISooBS

voice. don't 'urt I'm. He's a chap
wot said e was coming aboard TO see
mel met I'm in the Green Man this
evening. You was coming 10 see me,
mate. wasn't you?'
The soldier looked up stupidity, and
gripping hold of the injured Bill by
the shirt. staggered to his feet again,
and advancing toward the last speaker
let hy suddenly in his face.
Sort man ] am" he said, auto
Geographically. Peel my arm"
The indignant Bill took him by both,
and throwing himself upon him sud
denly fell with him 10 the floor. The
intruder's head met the boards with
a loud crash. and then there was 81
Ience.
You amt killed i'm. BnI?" said an
old seaman. STOPPING over him anX-
iousiy.
Course not" was the reply. give
Us some water
He threw some In the soldiers face,
and then poured some down his neck,
but with no result, Then he stood
upright. and exchanged glances Of con-
sternation with his friends.
Il don't like the way he's breath
ing he said. In a trembling voice
You always was pertikler, Bill,
said the coko. who had thankfully
got 10 the bottom Of his staircase
II I was you
He was not allowed TO proceed any
further; footsteps and a voice were
heard above. and as old Thomas hast
lily extinguished the lamp. the mates
head was thrust down the scuttle. and
the mates voice sounded a profane
reVeille.
''Wot are We goin TO do with it?'
inquired TED, as the mate walked
away.
lin. Ted" said Bill, nervousiy
Es alive all right"
If We put i'm ashore an 'e's dead,
said OLD Thomas. "tEeren be trouble
for somebody. Better let i'm be, and
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II 'e's dead why we don't none OF US
know nothing about it
The men ran up on deck, and BIZ.
being the last to leave. put boot un-
der the soldiers head before he left
Ten minutes later they were under
way. and standing about the deck.
discussed the situation in thrilling
whispers as opportunity offered.
At breakfast, by which time they
were in a dirty tumbling sea with the
More lightship. a brown. forlorn-look
ing object on their beam. the soldier
who had been breathing stertorously,
raised his heavy head from the boot
and with CLASSY eyes and tightly COM
pressed lips gazed wonderingly about
him.
'WOt cheer, mater said the delight
ed Bill. low goes it?'
Where am I2'' inquired Private
Harry Bliss. in a weak voice.
Brig Norman" said Bill: bound
for BysteTmOuth.
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To Increase in Number.

on the return Of Miss Barney in
February. after a prolonged stay Ina
the very household of the Prophet.
it Is promised that the efforts of the
Bahais, as the sect collectively IS called,
will be redoubled. and that. regarding
themselves as they do. as the first
disciples in the birth of a new religion
which is soon TO spread over the whole
earth. that the number Of adhercnts
will be greatly Increased
The meetings of The Bthais now are
held each Friday evening in room
in the CoTcoran building, but there Is
no set service, OF creed, 10 be sub
scribed TO. other than a belief in the
following history OF the movement and
its purpose.
In May Of the year 1Sii, teacher
appeared in Persia calling himself he
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T half past nine the crew of
" the Norman were buried in
~ slumber at 9:32 three Of the
members were awake with
heads protrudIng out of their hunks.
trying to peer through the gloom,
while the fourth dreamt that a tea
tray was falling down a uever-ending
staircase. ON the floor OF the fore
castle something was cursing prettily
and rubbing itself
Did you ear anything. Ted2' in
uuired a voice in an interval of silence.
who is it?'' demanded Ted, ignoring
The question. ''fEot dyer want?
"Tu let YOU know who I am" said
a thick and angry voice. I've broke
my blarsted back"
Light the lamp. Bill" said Ted.
Bin struck "A taudsucl1er match. and
carefully nursing the tiny sulphurous
flame with his hand saw dimly some
high-colored object on the floor. He
got out OF his bunk and lit the lamp
and an angry and very drunken mem
Der of her majesty's foot forces be
came visible,
''Wot are you doin' 'ere?" inquired
Ted. sharply. 'this amt the guard
room" "
'Who knocked me over2" demanded
the soldier sternly, take your CO.
coat of lIlk man"
He rose to his feet and swayed un-
steadily 10 and fro
IF you keep your III 'eads still" he
said gravely. 70 Bill ''IlI punch 'em."
BY a stroke of good fortune ne Sc
lected the real head, and gave Il a
blow which sent il crashing against
the woodwork. For a moment the sea-
man stood gathering his scattered
senses. then with an oath he spFang
forward. and in the lightes- of fight
ing trim waited until his adversary.
who was by this time on the floor
again. should have regained his feet.
He's drunk Bill, said another
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The startled mate. who was steer
ing. gave him a hail. but he made no
reply a little fishing boat was ju.ap-
ing about iu way 10 make a seasick
man crazy. and ~ closed his eyes
with groau. Then The skipper,
aroused by the mates hail, came up
from below. and walking up To him
put a heavy hand ON his shoulder
WHAT are y0a doing aboard this
ship?" he demanded. austerely.
Go away" said Private Bliss. faint
lv. take your paw OF my tUnic;
youN spoil IT,"
He chung miserably 10 the side, Ieav-
ing the incensed skipper TO demand
explanations from the crew. The
crew knew nothing about him, and
said that he must have slowed him
self away In an empty bUak; the skip
per pointed out Coarsely that there
were no empty hunks, whereupon BIZ
said that he had not occupied his the
previous evening. but had fallen asleep
sitting on the locker and had injured
his eve against the corner OF bunk
in consequence In proof whereof he
produced the eve.
Look here, old man" said Private
Bliss, who suddenly felt better. He
turned and patted the skipper on the
back. You just turn 10 the left a biz
and put me ashore, viii you?"
"IH put YOU ashore at BystermOuth."
said thu skipper, with a grin. You're
q deserter, that's what YOU are. and
III take care you're took care Of"
You put me ashoreI' roared Private
Bliss, with a very fine imitation Of
the sergeant majors parade voice.
Get out and walk" said the skipper
contemptuOusly. over his shoulder.
as walked OF.
Here" said Mr.. Bliss. unbuckIing
his belt. hold my tunic one OF you.
I'll learn i'm"
3efOre the paTalyzed crew could pre-
vent him he had flung his coat into
BuTs arms and followed the master of
the Norman aft. As a lightweight he
was rather faacted at the gymnasium.
and In the all too brief exhibition
which followed he displayed fine form
and a knowledge of anatomy which
even the slIlPpers tailor was powerless
70 Illustrate.
The frenzy of the skipper as Ted
assisted him 10 his feet and he saw his
antagonist struggling IN the arms of
the crew was terrible TO behold Strong
men shlvered at his words, but Mr..
Bliss. addressing him as 'Whiskers.
told him To call his crew off and to
come on, and shaping as well as two
pairs of bTawny arms round his mid
die would permit, endeayored in vain
reach him
This" said the skipper, bitterly, as
he turned TO the mate, lis what you
an me have 10 pay 10 keep up. 1
wouldn't let YOU go now, my lad not
for a Fl pun note. Deserter. that's
what you are"'
He turned and went below. ana P-i-
vate Bliss. after an insulting address
10 the mate. was hauled forward,
struggling fiercely, and seated on the
deck to recover. The excitement
passed, he lost his color again, and.
struggling into his tunic, Wen an 1
brooded over the side.
BY dinner time his faintaess mad
passed, and he shifted with relish at
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Persecution of BAHIA IIah.


The Bab had been dead but a short
time when the one whose coming iJ
was believed ne had forctold, appeared
in the person Of Baha-Ullah. Bahia
Tilah was prosecuted and with scy-
eral of his disciples was eXiled 10
Turkey IA Europe. ana afterwa~d
sent IT. IS6S 10 the town of Acre.
From this prison, Baha-Ullah sent
letters announcing his divine mission
TO the kings and rulers of the various
nations or earth, aud ir was here that
hc died in 1892. leaving as ms success
sor 10 continue his mission, his son.
AbdM-BaEa, and about whom the
disciples OF the faith now center.
Abdul-Baha vas born iu May, lS44.
the very Jime ln which the Bah had
FIRST begun his mission. but ABDUL
Baha claims Tor himself only that OF
service iR the Path OF God. while
il IS 10 his father BaEa-Ullah, that
that the Bahais look for the indwell-
nag in humanity OF the very esseIee
Of the Creator. another incarnation Of
the same divinity which. the Bahai~
allcge. orCc before appeared in this
world under thu form OF Christ.
Mrs. Barney. while devoting much
OF her time Co art, especially paint
ing. is also said 10 be- deeply intel
ested IN occulusII and the religion of
the Bahais. Recently, however, The
concerts given IN her home by col
ored musicians cI the city. have og-
Cu9ied many Of Mrs 8Erney.s spare
moments.
Mira Ahmed. a well-known Persian,
residing in Washington. is said to Doe
an enthusiastic follower oI the teach
ings of Abdul Bahia