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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

The Democrats at the Nation
al headquarters at Chicago grow
more optimistic as the election
day draws near. Bryan continu-
es to gain heavily in every State.
Even Iowa is now considered in
the doubtful list. Ohio and In
diana are now beyond purchase
and New York reports say Bryan
will carry the Empire State.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

The town of Beattyville has
been sued in the Lee Circuit
Court by John w. Duncan, for
500, 900 damages. Duncan is
one of the Madison county jurors
summoned to Beattyville last No
vember to try B. F. French, and
fell over the railing of a bridge
into the creek while in the
city.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
Cure for RupubIlcanIsm.

Take IL ounces of the princi-
Piles of equal rights to all, one
pound of dislike for the trusts,
8 ounces of the powder of polite
al purity handful of hatred for
high tariff, a spoonful of julap
juice of Jeffersonian principles
and a large sprig of the present
panic.
Set these over the wild fire of
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

The Kentucky Valley Medical
Association is in session in this
city. About twenty doctors are in
attendance and are having roy
al good time. They are holding
their session in the Presbyterian
church. We extend them a hear
ty welcome and hope to have
them with us oftener.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
To the Democratic Voters OF the
3sth judicial District.

/ hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Com
monwealth's Attorney for the
25th Judicial District, subject to
the action of the Democratic
party. Thanking you for your
confidence and support in the
past, and, trusting that my, con-
duet as an officer, merits an en-
dorsement, l remain,
Very respectfully,
B. A. Crutcher.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
Stray Cali.

Male calf found on my place
Aug. u. Calf has slight signs of
Jersey with white spots in forehead
and between front legs, about three
months old. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying
charges. Jas. IL. Grow,
Spout Spring, Ky.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
Elder Ball, an evangelist from

Elder Ball, an evangelist from
Lee county, closed ten days
meeting with the Vaughn's Mill
Christian church Sunday, and
preached at the Christian church
in this city Sunday night. Ed.
M. P. Lowry preached at the
church here Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
j. B. EATON.

Langley has closed his head
quarters at Mt. Sterling leaving
1T now to the voters, hoping they
will vote for him and against
their best interest.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

The colored folks had speak
ing at their Lodge room Tuesday
night by --aMathews a colored
man. About-two-thirds of the
crowd were white. The same
night the white Democrats had a
big barbecue which was attend
ed by a number Of colored voters
most of whom wiz vote the Dem
ocratic ticket. Bryan will get
the largest coIcFed vote of any
Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent, and it seems that Clay City
will furnish her part.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Any thing you want can be
bought by mail. Try the Lexing-
ton Purchasing Agency for your
shopping. Best of References. For
particulars addres, Lexington Pur-
chasing Agency, Box Sc, Lexing-
ton, Ky.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

We wouldn't have a Democrat
vote illegally if he could. See
about the other side too.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Keep ever in mind: Cpd rath-
er be right than President, "then
go ahead, and when we get there
let's hold.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Don't fail to hear Robert II.
Friend at the Stanton Courthouse
Saturday afternoon at / O'Clock.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Democrats do your duty next
Tuesday and Amos Davis will go
to Congress.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29
GOOD Speeches.

Clay City bad lovely treat
last Friday night by having two
of the best speeches of the cam
paign delivered respectfully by
the Hons. j. II. Mcdaniel lead
ing attorney of Beattyville and
Commonweaifh's Attorney B. A.
Crutcher. Long before the hour
of speaking the house was pack
ed ready to receive the spakers.
Had it not have been for the
heavy rain the house would not
have furnished the crowd stand
ing room.
The speeches were fine, full of
force, eloquence, and telling eff
feet. They were well received
and the only regrets manifested
were that each speaker could not
have a full night all to himself.
Robt r. Friend, nominee for
the Tenth Congressional district
Presidential Elector has made a
complete tour of the district. He
has spoken IN every county and
made a great impression upon
his hearers. he will wind up the
campaign in aspeech at Stanton
Saturday, Oct. 3lst at l p. m.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Vote early, and vote but once
that is enough.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

The corruption fund has been
their surest holt, now then to
count us out. Let's make it so
big they won't try it.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Lost, from rig Of j. B. Eaton's
some where between Pilot Knob
and Clay City, Oct. ID, a lap robe.
Owner return to DR.. Smith at Clay
City and receive reward.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

Owing to some private business
matters we are one day late this
week, but for this reason we are
none the less enthusiastic over
the election of Bryan, Kern and
Davis next Tuesday.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1908-10-29

In a letter from Joe Vaughn
at Kansas City, Mo-, he says that
the grand old state will roll up a
majority of no less than 10000.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR W. A. TORREY
Will Be Held Thursday at Late
Residence on Eleventh
Street.

Funeral services for William A. Tor
rey, for thirty years a well-known groc-
er OF Washington, who died at his home.
SGI4 Eleventh street northwest. Monday
evening, after a brief illness, viii be
held Thursday at D IN. at his late
residence. Rev. Frederick ID. Powers,
of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, will conduct the services. The
Masons will also take part IN the fu-
neral services. Interment viii be in Glen
wood Cemetery.
Mr., Torrey had been in the grocery
business for thirty years, and at the
time of his death was proprietor OF two
of the best known grocery establish
ments In WashingtOn-One at Sixth and
. streets northwest, and the other at
31O2 Eleventh street northwest.
He was born IN Washing ton in 1872,
and was the son of Lafayette Torreys
who was a member of the distinguished
committee which welcomed General La
fayette TO America at Plattsburg. n.
Y, in 1925,
Until a year ago. Mr.. Torrey had
never been sick a day IN his life. He
was a large. robust man. On Friday he
attended the baseball game at the Am
erican League Park, and appeared to
be in good spirits. Early Saturday morn
ing he was taken III, and became UnCOn-
his death. Hardening Of the blood yes
sells was the immediate cause OF mis-
death.
He leaves a wife. Mrs. Ada Torrey. a
sister of c. Caywood, local real estate
man; a sister, Mrs. J.. II. MiliIken. and
a brother, Harry TOTrey. of the Ernest
NJ MeTTiCk Produce Company
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
WRIGHT AEROPLANE
NOT ARRIVED YET
Dayton Aeronaut May Not
Come Until Last of
the Month.

No one at Fort Myer has had word
from Orville Wright one OF the owners
OF the aerOplane which is TO participate
in the Fort Myer trials later In the
month. His aeroplane is supposed 10
have been shipped from Dayton, Ohio,
late last week, but had not arrived this
morning nor had Mr.. Wright communi-
Gated in any way with Fort Myer or
with BTigadier General Allen, chief sig
nal officer OF the army General Allen
does not believe thai the Wright ma
chine will be in Washington before the
2sth, the limit date
Owing 10 the high wind, Capt. Thomas
S. Baldwin, who used TO own the dirigi-
bic balloon now at Fort Myer didn I
start his school of instruction for army
signal officers at that point this morn
ing, although they were all at the bail
loon tent ready 90 ny and anxious TO
begin their lessons.
Lieutenants Lahm, selfridge, and Flu
lois. several enlisted men. and Captain
Baldwin were all working about the
machine this morning. and waiting for
the wind 10 die down. The time was
spent in looking over the engine and the
bag, and in explaining some OF the de
tails OF operation. II is probable that
al ascension VIII DO made late TINS AT
eTnoon or in the early evening. II has
not been decided which army officer
shall 90 up with Captain Baldwin the
flrst time. but ii is likely that it will
be Lieutenant Lahm.
Captain Baldwin is satisfied with the
award Of the War Department, but ad-
mits that nis machine cost more than
the S. 80 that is TO be given him for
IL The board OF signal officers found
that the captain had fulfilled all re
QuiTements, and that he had made
speed Of 1851 miles per hour in the
speed test. Under the specifications
Captain Baldwin was 10 receive IS, $50 II
he made twenty miles an hour, and 10
per cent OF So $50 was TO be added for
every mile over twenty miles an hour
bonus for speed.
The captain says It is enough to have
sold the first airship TO the United
States, and a little matter like few
hundred dollars isn't going to worry
MIN a bit
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
BABY'S FINGERS
BLINDED MOTHER

EASTPoRT. L. l.. Aug. 17.-Ciutcising
In her aims her baby, which she could
not see because Of the child having
blinded her by sticking its little finger
in her eye, Mrs. Clifford Barker. wife
OF an evangelist was brought in a sail
boat 10 the mainland today
Mrs. Barker, who was visiting at the
Moriches life-saying colony on the beach
opposite here. was playing with the child
when IL suddenly pressed a finger into
the left eye The eye Immediately swell
ed. the Inflammation extending TO the
other eye and producing total blindness.
There being 40 physician near, IL was
decided TO take the mother 10 this vi
lage for medical attention, Earl Suy-
dam being detailed 20 sail the boat.
Forgiv!ng and affectionate, as she ca
ressed The cause OF her misfortune,
Mrs. Bankers eyes were treated and
she was carried 70 the home OF 8 friend.
II Is hoped that under proper treatment
the eyesight may be restored.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
NEGROES WHITE WIFE
KILLED WITH RAZOR
Woman and Husband Roll Down
Stairs While Fighting With
Gun and Knife.

ASBURY PARK. n. j., Aug. 49,
Hattie Scott, the white wife of a negro
named Randolph Riley. was killed by
the man at her hon.v here last night.
and in the melee, Riley was so serious
ly injured that it is thought he cannot
survive.
Riley and the woman had a falling
out late in the evening and the woman
drew a revolver. She shot Riley In the
abdomen. The negro Immediately pulled
a razor and rushed at his wife. He
slashed her terribly. Struggling and
fighting. the two tumbled headlong
down the stairs and rolled over and
over. the woman trying 10 get posses
sion OF the razor. The blade new from
Rileys hand and the woman let 20 her
hold. But the negro pulled another
razor and SLIT the WOman's throat.
The only eyewitness 10 the crime was
Florence Scott, the woman's sister.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
POLICE THINK CUNIFF
ATTEMPTED SWINDLE
Suspect Held for Trying to Cash
Bogus Draft for
$500.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Aug. 1S-De-
tectives made an important capture
this morning when they arrested a man
giving the name Of Patrick Cuniff
The police say that Cuniff's right name
is James Seaman, and that he also has
an alias of James Sims.
Some days ago, a business house OF
this city received a letter from a man
named Sims in Buffalo, in which he
said that he was employed by a WIDELY
known firm theTe. He enclosed d bogus
draft on a Buffalo bank and asked that
81 800 worth of goods be delivered 10
the Waldorf-AstOris in New York and
500 in cash 10 his sister, Laura Sims.
$3.50 Vine street. this city.
he was held in $3.50 bail by Magis-
uate Bealon for a further hearing on
Friday, when witnesses will he brought
here from Buffalo to Identify him
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
SLEEPY JUROR HELD
FOR CONTEMPT

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. Aug. Is
John Brogan, juror, fell asleep during
the hearing OF a case in the district
court here today, disrupted the proceed
ings, and was held 10 show cause why
he should not be fined for contempt OF
court
An Important damage case was before
the court that of Charles Hunter and
Charles Moore, both OF Philadelphia, in
which the latter sues for alleged illegal
etectment from the Hotel Maryland,
after receiving a seasons lease on the
house Brogan dropped or into a doEe
i'm the midst OF the testimony. and Il
required the combined efforts or Judge
fellnW-JuTors, and court attendants TO
arouse him. The case had to be post
pOned until tomorrow
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
RETURN OF PENSION
URGED FOR BARTEL
Commissioner West Recommends
Restoration of Name
TO Rolls.

Commissioned. West today recommend
ed that the name OF Charles Bartel, a
former member Of the Metropolitan pO-
lice force, who was dropped from the
pension roll because Of his failure TO
appear before the board OF police sur
geOns for examination, be restored to
the roll.
Mr.. BarteI has hled with the Com
missioners an affidavit in which he says
that he wrote TO the secretary of the
board. stating his inability to appear in
Washington. and suggesting that he be
permitted to forward a sworn certificate
as TO his condition from a reputable
physician Of Philadelphia, his present
residence. This request, he adds, was re-
fused.
Accompanying the affidavit is a certih-
cate from DR. Zerus SUPPLE Of Phila-
delphia, in which he says that Bartel
is suffering from an affection of the
heart which renders him unit for man
ual labor. In view of the fact that he
has now fled a certificate showing his
physical condition, Commissioner West
recommends that his pension of S35 a
month be restored TO him.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
VIOLATORS
FINED BY JUDGE

Judge Mullowny is still handing ont
gentle reminders in the shape Of SUBJ
stantial fines 70 violators OF the District
health laws. three offenders coming
under his ban IN the Police Court this
morning
Inspector Stoy testified to the hlthy
conditions in three stables utilized as
working and living rooms. George
Ofones and James CosselIa, two Greeks.
who peddle fruit. were fined s. each ana
ordered 70 improve the sanitary cOndi-
tons or their dwellings ia The rear or
81 Pennsylvania avenue
The third case was that Of BENJAMIN
April, who is the proprietor OF q bot
Ting establishment in the rear Of 81
Thirteenth street northeast The in
sDectors found the floors dirty. the Wip-
ing rags in hlJhy condition and testi-
ned that the place was decidedly un-
sanitary. April had little TO say on the
witness stand, and paid a fine Of so
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
MISS WILKES LAID
BY FATHERS GRAVE
Funeral Services for Woman
Long a Resident of District
Held in St. Johns.

Funeral services over the remains of
Miss Eliza Wilkes. a resident of the
District for more than half a century,
were held this morning at 10 O'Clock
at ST. Johns Episcopal Church.
Bishop Junius NJ. Horner, Of Ashe-
vile, \. c., conducted the services. and
was assisted by the Rev r. S. Dunlop,
assistant rector of St. Johns Church.
and the Rev. William T. Snyder, tenn
poraTily in charge Of the parish. Inter
ment was in Oak Hin Cemetery. where
Miss Wilkes father. Admiral Charles
Wilkes. famed as an explorer and com
mandeT. and her brother. John Wilkes.
also of the navy. are buried.
The pallbearers were James \. Wat
mough, James Nourse. Capt. John S
Tucker, Charles II. Woodruff. Dr.
Thomas E Ridgeway, Percy Meyers.
Admiral T. ". RiXey, and Peter F.
Wilson,
Mrs. Wilkes was born In New York
city in 1886. Her parents moved 20 this
city when she was but three years OIL.
Mrs. Wilkes was always active in
charity work.
The Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital in this city was conceived by
lcAB anu d1LeA years OF laiu NOIhr she
successfully inaugurated the project.
For more than forty years she and her
sister, Miss Jane Wilkes. had main
tanned a small Episcopal mission school
at High Shoals. y. c.. as a memorial
TO her father. who died I'm 49,. She
was a constant and faithful Communi-
cant Of St Johns Episcopal Church.
The Wilkes sisters We're constant COM
panions, and their devotion 10 each
other was notable. Miss Eliza Wilkes
died Sunday at Winchester Inn, Va.
She is also survived by q brother.
Edwin Wilkes, who lives in Salt Lake
City He will be unable to attend the
funeral. Miss Grace Wilkes, of New
York city, is a cousin, and there are
several cousins named RenW.ck.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
RECORD VOYAGE
BY GERMAN STEAMER
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse Ar
rives in Quarantine After
Fast Passage.

QUARA ETINE, n, Y, Aug lS,-The
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse
which arrived today from Bremen,
Southampton and CherbOurg came over
the short course OF S,047 miles, making
the passage in five days sixteen hours
and fifty-one minutes, thus arriving at
an unusually early hour at Quarantine,
where she was promptly cleared
Among the passengers we're Gustave
H. Schwab. II. Sanford, of the Trans
Steamship Conference; II. p.
Conner, Montague d. Cohen. c. r. Ed
dy. Col q. X. McGunnegie, Judge Ed
win B. eager. a H. Kurshe0t Louis
d. Mann, Candelaria de Leon, Countess
OF MiTafiores. General Consul H. Rieth
w. 5. Andrews. and ]. ID. WeIpIY.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
FURTHER DECREASE
IN IMMIGRATION
A Decrease of y Per Cent for
July Shown by Report
Today.

Figures made public by the Bureau of
Immigration today show a further de-
crease in the tide OF incoming aliens.
During July, only ESQ immigrants
were admitted. decrease of Y per
cent, as compared with the figures for
July 1907. The number debarred from
entry-535 last months q decrease OF
year.
Russia still furnishes the largest rum
Der Of aliens, z3,9U coming to this coun-
toy in July. Italy remains second, with
19, az. During July only ass Japanese
were admitted, as against LIZA IN the
same month last year.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
LOVES, WEEDS,
ALL IN TWO DAYS

PITTSBURG, Aug. lS.-Sol Hirsch. a
travelling salesman from New York. has
just made new speed record In court
ship,
On last Saturday afternoon Hirsch
called on Abraham Cohen, a wen-known
business man Of Pittsburg. While in
his place a young woman entered, Co
hen introduced the young woman 20
Hirsch as his daughter. Ann Cohen.
and the New York man forgot all about
business.
He spent a very busy Saturday even
ing counting and lost no time Sunday.
On Monday Alderman James Y. Mac
Masters was called into the conference
and that evening, the Cohen family re-
ceived the following message from Al
tOona-
Don't Worry. Sol and 7 are married
and on our way TO New York Ann"
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
CHIEF CLERK NAMED
AS BANK EXAMINER

Harrison Nesbit chief clerk OF the
Department Of Commerce and Labor,
has resigned that position TO accept an
appointment as special bank examiner.
Mr.. Nesbit viii be stationed in Pitts
burg, Pa. He has grown up with the
civil service In Washington and has a
large circle Of acquaintances in the de-
partInents
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
ASSASSIN TRIED
TO SHOOT PRIEST
Bullets Fired Through Window at
Father Marianaro During
Feast Celebration.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. Aug. IS
Several thousand Italians who are eel
ebrating the feast of san Rocco are
convulsed today over an attempt TO
kill Father Marianaro, priest Of the
Church OF Our Lady OF Mt Carmel
The priest, because OF the hard times
had urged his congregation 10 give up
the feast and by doing so had aroused
much bitter feeling. Its result was an
attempt 10 Kill him. Two bullets We're
fired through the window Of his bed
room, aud had the priest been in his
accustomed chair he would have been
shot. Serious trouble is anticipated.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
BATHING POOLS
NOT UNSANITARY
Examination Of Water Does Not
Warrant Closing Them
10 Public.

A chemical examination OF the water
in the bathing pools. made BY Chemist
Curtis, Of the Health Department, does
not show conditions which would war
rant the closing Of the pools al this
time. says Health officer Woodward.
who is conducting an investigation OF
the bathing beach.
Another Inspector viii be appointed
TO investigate all other phases Of the
beach question, and on receiving his
report Mr.. Woodward win advise the
Commissioners whether he thinks the
pools are dangerous 70 the health OF
the bathers
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
ADVERTISING MAN
WOULD BE PROPHET

PHILADELPHIA, Aug l8.-Mrs.
George Henry Smith, of Cedar Grove,
n. J., said last night that she had re-
ceived word from Knoxville Tenn, to
the effect that her husband. an advert.s-
ing agent who has worked in this city,
has been placed in a sanitarium IN
Knoxville
She said that Mr.. Smith fed from O.
train upon which he was travelling with
several friends and went into the noun
famous country in Tennessee, where he
prOfessed TO be a prophet. Before going
South Mr.. Smith attracted attention
near his home through his statements
regarding his gifts OF prophecy.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
SWANSON APPOINTS
VIRGINIA DELEGATES

RICHMOND, Va. Aug 1S.-Virginia' $
representatives TO the Lakes 10 the Gulf
Deep Waterways Congress, which meets
in Chicago for three-day session Oc-
tober z have been named by Governor
Swanson.
They are J. Y. Williams, Alexandria
W. r. Allan. COvington; Walter Min
yea, Radford, A. p. CraddOCk, Lynch
burg; r. B. Semrie. MaTinsville, II.
A. Barrow. Farmville; J, G. Freeman,
Richmond: E r. Barksdale Ports
mouth; r. W Perkins. Newport News.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
MAN TRYING WINDOW
RUNS WHEN SEEN

3. Mathews, IF 1928 Turner street
northeast, reported to the police today
that an attempt was made to enter his
home about $50 o'clock this morning.
Aroused b. an unusual noise in the
rear Of the house, Mathews discovered
a man trying TO force a window on the
first floor The man ran when Mathews
spoke to him.
Mathews was unable to see whether
the intruder was white or colored.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
TWO EARTHQUAKES
JAR COAST CITY

EUREKA. Cal. Aug Is.-Resideuts Of
this city were terror stricken at 3:45
o'clock this morning by two distinct
earthquake shocks.
The whole city was Jared by the
tremGTs
No serious damage 20 property is re-
ported.
The Washington times., 1908-08-18
DUTCH CRUISERS
BOUND FOR CURACAO
Netherlands Will Soon Have
Squadron of Five Ships
in Caribbean.

THE HAGUE, Aug 1s.-The Dutch
cruisers Holland and Utrecht were to-
day ordered fitted for as speedy dis
patch as possible to Curacao. August
p Is the date now set for the sailing OF
the Holland: October Is for the Utrecht
When these two cruisers reach Cura-
Gao. the Netherlands win have I'VE for
midable ships in Caribbean waters; the
others being the battleships Jacob Won
Heemskerch and Friestland. and tns
cruiser Gelderlard