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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

was called upon. ALL this proved USE
less. Then Sir Martin Conway. came
nobly to the defense of the assaiied
British proprieties and delivered him
self thus:
The bulk of Englishmen are the de-
groups-an ancient group OF arctic peo-
pies and an ancient group of Mediter-
ranean peoples. Its the strong, big
law and order loving lot who are Gre
ating all this pother. Those gaunt,
red, cold folk have. deep down inside
them. the memory. of the glacial epoch
when they clothed themselves in skins
and hunted reindeer not far from the
edge of enormous glaciers. The poor
things in this miserable English eli
mate have not. in mere ten or TWEEN ty
thousand years, had time to get warm
through; consequently when they see
the representation Of a nude figure it
sets their teeth on edge. Let. there
FORE the happy English substratum OF
art lovers instead of railing at their
fellow countrymen with pleistocene
constitutions pray earnestly for much
hot weather.
a truce was finally effected by rails
ing screen around the figures until
further action. Mirabile dictu.
Another visiting artist is NJ. ]. Spero,
who has done some remarkable work
in illustration for a number of maga-
zines, and who is now on his way to
Paris to study for the next two years.
This young artist has been doing some
portrait work in red crayon, a medium
seldom if ever used by artists. on ac-
count of the difficulty Of erasure, and
q number of sketches Of society girl
type have been done for Sunset which
are extremely charming. The type of
girl which this artist uses is not mere
ly pretty, but, there is life, an
action, a character about the sketches
which renders, them of a high degree
OF interest. Strength and meaning are
prominent qualities in his work, and
his Illustrations done for various mag
azines and weeklies are unusual in
their complete adaptation to the SUBJ
ject. Mr.. Spero has had but one model
Ia young cousin in New York, who
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Ada Romer Shawhan has been busy
with portraits, too. having achieved q
distinct success with the picture of her
father. exhibited at the Art institute
last spring. Her latest work is a por-
trait of Andrew B. McCreery. philan-
thropist and art. lover, who has been
sitting for it and who is exceedingly
pleased with the result. The picture
is a three-quarter length and is pro-
nounced an excellent piece of work.
Prior to its installation in the public
library it viii be exhibited for a short
time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Cadenasso has presented one of his
recent pictures--the marsh at Lark
spur-to the Bohemian club. It is be-
ing suitably framed and will be hung
in few days.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
NAT1vE SONS, MEmonIAL

1t has been decided that the memo
rial exercises by the Native Sons of
the Golden West of this city, in mem-
ory of those who departed in the last
year. will be held in the Temple Sher-
ith Israel. at California and Webster
streets. on Sunday, October II. An
order of exercises is being prepared for
the occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

has posed for his different types. and
who has proved satisfactory The vivid
spirit of youth shines out in these girl
types. The portrait of a girl seated in
a chair oD the arms of which her
hands fall is remarkable in that the
stiffness OF pose does not in any way
detract from the impression OF re-
laxed repose- The same quality is
visible in all this artists drawings.
complete simplicity, an absence of ef-
fort, a charm Of pose and expression
which is strongly impressive. His red
crayon work is good in that the head
and hands are drawn with the red.
giving an effect of great softness and
lifelike coloring, while the harsher
tones of the black are used in the
drapery-
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
READY TO PAY DIVIDEND

Receiver 1looser of the Market street
bank announced yesterday that he is
now ready TO pay a dividend. He says
that before he can pay the dividend
the majority of the depositors viii have
20 file their claims. Up to the present
time the claims have been coming in
slowly. Mooser is keeping the hank open
Thursday and Saturday nights for the
convenience Of depositors who are un-
able 10 get around in the daytime TO
file their claims.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Such delicious satire on London's
reception of the nude in art. as pro-
duced by an American sculptor appeared
recently in Harper's Weekly. that an
opportunity should be given every one
TO read the politely yelled phrases in
which Sir Martin Conway scores the
chaste Inhabitants of the British isles.
citation has been erecting a new build
ing in London, and on the third story,
some so feet above the ground. are 9
or 10 large figures on either side the
windows. representing "Hygeia.' -
Chemical Research Youth" ..ManIi-
ness" Maternity and other figures of
youth, all in the nude
The figures are the work of a young
American sculptor, Jacob Epstein, who
had no training until he went to Paris
to. study under Rodin- Every one
knows what Robins ideas concerning
the human figure are-his drawings
and modelings, severe and savage
though they may be. are unexceIled.
He has bfoken away from the con-
strafning influence Of Greek pretti-
ness ana his apt pupil has followed
happily in his footsteps. No one in Lon
don noticed the nude figures perched
50 feet above ground. until one day an
enterprising British journalist, who
must have had some American blood in
his veins. happened TO direct spy
glass upward and, presto, all London
was agog.
Scotland yard was appealed 10, then
the London county council, and finally
the home secretary. Herbert Gladstone,
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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
koRNGoLD SPEAKS ON SOCIALISM,

Constructive Socialism" will be the
subject of public lecture at Equality
hall this afternoon at 2:30 by Ralph
Korngold of Danville, ILL., The lecture
is free to the public.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Small Bet NobIy Paid.

Lord Falmouth-who bred horses,
knew all about them and had had for
trainer that paragon. John Scott-never
bet but once. He had Il promising
FLY, Queen Bertha. and she was the
favorite for the Oaks in 1862 She had
apparently fallen off in condition. and
her owner put no confidence in her.
Falmouth was inclined to scratch her,
when Mrs. Scott. John SCOTS wife.
spoke up for her favorite III lay
your lordship sixpence she wins" said
Mrs. Scott. laughing. For once Lord
Falmouth broke his rule never to bet
and exclaimed. Done, Mrs Scottr'
SO Queen Bertha, with Tom Aldcroft
up. appeared at the post and. thanks
to the brilliant riding of her jockey.
beat Marigold by short head for the
first place Lord Falmouth paid his
bet to Mrs. Scott in noble fashion. He
procured brand new sixpence from
the bank. had it set round with dia-
monds aud mounted as a brooch and
In that form presented it to the comely
mistress of Whitewall.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
A Good LOB.

THE late Andrew McNally of our
we'll known publishing firm once had
OCCASION" said a Chicago lawyer. "to
consult me about an infringed copy
right. Mr.. McNally said he thought
there would be no trouble about cor
recting this infringement. The thing
he believed. had been innocently DONE
The man who had done it was an am
ateur in publishing unsophisticated
like girl his father used to tell about
in Ireland
This girl was the daughter of a
poor man. and every week or so she
used to come to the village rectory
with pheasant or a hare to sell. The
price she asked was low. and for q
time the pastor bought of her. Then
somehow, his suspicious were aroused
The next time the girl called lie said
to her sternly:
1T is good. fresh game you bring,
my dear, and your price is always rea-
sonable. but do you come by all these
pheasants and hares honestly?
oh, shure. yes. your reverence.
said the young girl. My father is
poacher TO Lord Clare"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
An Odd Place of Worship.

Burma can show the oldest place of
worship to be found anywhere in the
world. Some miles out of Moulmein.
in the middle of great plain. stands
a lone rock so peculiar in form is
never to be forgotten after once seen.
Ages ago the caves which honeycomb
this fortress were transformed from
the habitats of bats and wild animals
into places of devotion. Thousands Of
images Of Buddha are carved on the
walls, and in every chamber bronze.
stone or wooden gods are standing. sit
ting or reclining in endless silence. 1t
is computed that many mi''ions of feet
have pressed the earthen floors of these
sacred caverns-Boston Transcript.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14

Hocus Poeuo snd That Sort of Thing
saw Hindoo out in the open street
take three good sized balls. larger and
heayier than hens eggs. and com
mence tossing them up in the air.
catching them as they returned Soon
his hands were motionless. but the
baiis kept ascending and. so far as |
Know. are ascending still. They did
not return. Were they demateriaIized
by some invisible psychic power? Such
Is my opinion. During my stay in
Madras there came down from a
mountain a genuine psychic and seer.
he was truly venerable mystic In a
bungalow on bright sunshiny day.
o CLOCK p. NJ, dozen present. this old
yogl burned incense. repeated some
mantras and said in substance. Now
! can move any object in this room by
my Will" Rejecting a few moments. |
said. Command those peacock plumes
up there to come to you." Focusing his
thought. his will upon them, they
leaped at his bidding from the case
and. sailing around the room. fell at
his feet Other objects were moved i'm
similar manner. This was genuine
white magic.-St James Gazette.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
The Worlds Best Climate.

Is not entirely free from disease, on
the high elevations fever prevails,
while on the lower level malaria is en-
countered to greater or less extent,
according to the altitude. To overcome
climate affections lassitude, malaria,
Jaundiee, bliiousness. fever and ague,
and general debility, the most effective
remedy Is Electric Bitters. the great
alte alive aad bio ii purifier; the anti
dote for every form of bodily weak
mss. nervousness, and insomnia. Sold
Under guarantt e at Oberdorier S drug
sore. Price so cents. July
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
County Court Days.

Below is a list of County Courts
leld each month in counties tributary
o Paris:
Anderson, Lawrenceburg, Sd Monday.
Bath, Owingsville, I'd Monday.
Bourbon, Paris, 1st Monday.
Boyle, Danville, Sd Monday.
Breathitt, Jackson, 4th Monday.
Clark, Winchester. 4th Monday.
Estill, Irvine, Sd Monday.
Fayette, Lexington, I'd Monday.
Fleming, Flemingsburg, 4th Monday.
Franklin, Frankfort, LIST Monday.
Garrard, Lancaster, 4th Monday.
Grant, Williamstown, End Monday.
Harrison, Cynthiana, 4th Monday.
Henry, Newcastle, lst Monday.
Jessamine, Nicholasville, Sd Monday.
Lee, Beattyville, 4th Monday.
Lincoln, Stanford, End Monday.
Madison, Richmond, 1st Monday.
Mason, Maysville, I'd Monday.
Mercer, Harrodsburg, 1st Monday.
Montgomery, Mt. Sterling, Sd Monday.
Nicholas, Carlisle, End Monday.
Oldham, Lagrange. 4th Monday.
Owen. Owenton, 9TH Monday.
Plendletown, Falmouth, Is Monday.
Powell, Stanton, 1st Monday.
Pulaski, Somerset, Sd Monday.
Scott, Georgetown, Sd Monday.
Shelby, Shelbyville, End Monday.
Wayne, Monticello, 4th Monday.
Woodford, Versailles. 4th Monday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
The CAMPAIGN Is ON.
Who Will Be President ?

To form your opinions and keep in
touch with the progress of the cam
naign. you will need first-ciass news
paners. We have made special ar
Tangements whereby you can get the
Daily Courier-Journai or Daily Louis
Vile Times and The Bourbon News
from now until December l, 1908. for
$500.
This gives you live metropolitan
paper through the campaign and the
election. Order to-day, as subscription
will start with issue of day order is
received. No back numbers can be
sent.
This special campaign offer is in
effect only during June. July and
August. and no subscriptions will be
received at the reduced rate after
August 81 under any circumstances.
Send your subscription orders to this
paper-not to the Courier-Journal or
Times. II
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
She Was Too Quick.

She had buried three husbands, and
the fourth lay cold while the under
taker measured him. She was known
in the Kentish village to have put
aside something more than husbands.
at isn't p'r'aps the right time to men
ton such a NATTER" said the under
taker to the widow, 'but if you was
thinking of taking a fifth
NOW, that comes of being precipi-
tous.'' replied the widow Eve just
took the barber what come to shave
the corpse"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Measured.

Mistress-Did any one call while I
was out?
New Girl-Yes, mum; Mrs. Green
called
did she seem disappointed when
you said | was not at home?
We'll. she did look little queer but
l told her she needn't get cross about
it. cause it was really true this time"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14

The great art in life consists in for
titude and perseverance, The mis-
chance of those who fall behind.
though flung upon fortune, more fire.
quently arises from want of skill and
perseverance.-Sir Walter Scott
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
YOUARE NEXT AT BUCKS"

When in need of first class shave
call at Bucks place and you will be
given first-class service. You can al
ways catch turn. Three polite bar
bers to wait on you. Bucks new bath
room is complete, nice porcelain tubs.
hot water at all times and polite al
ten dnts to take care of your wants.
If.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
A CaIifornian's Luck.

1.-The luckiest day of my life was
when / bought box of Bucklen's Ar
n'ca Salve;;' writes Charles F. Bud
hln, of Tracy, California. Two 25-
cent boxes cured me of an annoying
case of itching piles, which had
t Dubbed me for years and that yielded
10 no other treatment" Sold under
guarantee at Oberdorfer's drug
store. july
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Her Powers.

Blank was accosted by fellow citi-
zen the other night. who said: II
heard your wife lecture. Her power
of diction is wonderful"
Yes. fair. But it's nothing to her
power of contradiction"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Important Factors.

1.-THE case had. to be postponed
again."
Weren't the lawyers ready?"
Eyes. but the dressmakers demanded
more time."-Philadelph Bulletin.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Household Hint.

How to cut your gas bill in two-in-
sert it between the blades of pair of
scissors and press together the blades.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14

Or. Green arranges with the Niece of DR.. Be.
schee to handle her famous Uncle's Great
Throat and Lung Cure.
gThe best family safeguard is reliable
household medicine that will cure Group,
coughs, colds, chilly sensations, running
eyes and nose, sore throat and bronchial
affections-that will keep the children
proof against all contagious diseases.
qSuch a medicine is Boschees German
Syrup, which has record of IS years in
the cure of consumption, catarrh and all
lung and bronchial troubles.
QThe fame of German Syrup as a con-
su1nptive cure, since its purchase by DR..
Green from the niece of the famous DR..
Boschee, has extended to all parts of the
earth. 1t has big sales everywhere. 10
qTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists
G S. WARDEN & SON, Paris Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14

Most men think indistinctly and
therefore, cannot speak with exactness.
johnson.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Residence for Sale

/ desire to sell privately my house
and lot on corner Of Second and Chaplin
streets. Two story frame, five large
rooms, with kitchen and pantry, back
porches, front veranda, etc. Good
cistern and water works. Stable and
buggy house. grape arbors and some
fruit trees. Apply at this office or on
the premises to
Lot go feet front, 81 feet back, 17C
feet deep. - :.
e-tf BAILEY ARKLE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14
Attention, LADIES'!
Telephone By if You Need a
MasSeur.

Will call at any address in city of
Paris. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Prompt service will be given out of
town partons at the parlors at Mrs.
Corne Watson Baird's if it does not
suit to have calls made at their
homes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-14

yz,ge CT Silence:
Silence never makes a bluEder, and
once in while makes splendid
bit.-HCme Note.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11
ALFONSO GETS
GREAT OVATION
FIRST DAY AT BARCELONA ONE
OF REMARKABLE ACTIVITY
KING GIVEN OVATION AT AN
OPERA LAST NIGHT.

Barcelona March 10.-The first day
of King Alfonso's visit to Barcelona
was unmarried by a single regrettable
Incident True to their promise. r
publieans and separatists not only re.
Trained frcm any hostile manifesto
tions. but all classes among the people
apparently joined in acclaiming the
sovereign.
Kings Day was one Of remarkable
activity. It concluded with his at
tendance at a special and brilliant per
Torrance at the opera, where he re-
ceived an ovation, the applause that
greeted his arrival lasting many min
utes. There was an imposing display
OF troops and police throughout the
city. which. while testifying to the
of authorities, seemed 10
be out of place amidst numerous
friendly demonstrations of the multi
tude The king was greatly pleased a.
his enthusiastic reception. which he
believes will have marked effect In
winning over the affections Of Catalon-
Ians.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11
BOLD ATTEMPT
TO ROB A BANK
MAN MENACES VICE PRESIDENT
WITH BOTTLE SUPPOSED TO
CONTAIN NITRO GLYCERlNE-
STUFF WAS HARMLESS.

Omaha. March lo-A bold attempt
was made this morning to rob the
Merchants National bank ut Thir
teenth and Farnam streets, by man
" no, although at first thought to be a
desperate criminal is now believed
by the police to be a lunatic. The
man gave his name as L. L. Fee, for
merry of Rockford, Ill.,
He walked into the bank soon after
II opened and menacing Vice Presi,
dent Drake with a bottle which he
said contained nitro glycerine. de-
manded 5000 cash Drake. though
believing for the moment that the
lives Of all in the bank were in i'm.
minent danger. conferred calmly with
the would-be robber until other off,
Gals called the police and the man
was taken into custody. Tests by the
rolice seem to show that the contents
OF the bottle were harmless.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11
WITHIN S9OO,OOO,OO
NilI Present Congress Keep Appro.
priations-ExclusiVe of Money
For Batteships.

Washington. March 10.-At the
White House today Representative
Tawney, chairman of the house com
mittee on apprc priations. who had
called on the president at the latter.
request to discuss legislation, express
ed the opinion that the appropriations
of congress at this session would be
kept within S9000O0.000 exclusive OF
the appropriation for battleships
If there are two new battleships he
said. the total would be about $500.
100000 and If there are four would
reach 940000,O00. Total appropria
tiOns last congress, he pointed OUT.
were about S920,4l4000 and it was
hoped to reduce the appropriations
this year about $20,00o.000.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11
ENGLISH SEEM
DISSATISFIED
OBJECT TO HARRiidAN'S PLANS
TO OPPOSE CENTRAL OF
GEORGIA DEAL.
PROTECTIVE COMMITTEE
OF Illinois Central Stockholders viii
Be Formed-Georgia Road
Considered Bad Bargain
az Price.

New York, March l0.-Opnosition is
forming among the stockholders OF
the Illinois Central railroad to the
plan Of Edward H. Hartman to turn
over to that company the control of
the Central of Georgia railroad, which
he purchased last spring from Oak.
leigh Thorne and NJ. ]. Perry.
A cable dispatch was received In
Wall street today which brought the
information that the English stock.
holders had decided to form com,
mittee to prevent the ratification of
the purchase and that a representa-
tive Of the committee would be sent
To Chicago armed with the proxies OF
the majority Of the English stock.
holders, to vote them against ratifca-
ton
1t was said in Wall street today that
a protective committee of American
stockholders in Illinois Central would
probably be formed for similar pur-
poses.
Early last fall it was charged that
the S500d,000 stock which Messrs
Thorn and Perry had bought from
the Southern railroad had been ac
quired for the account Of e. II. Harri
man, who intended to turn it over to
the Illinois Central If he succeeded
in defeating Mr.. Fish This state
ment was denied at the time at Mr.
tlarrimans office 1t has since been
admitted that this was merely a
technical" denial
In railroad circles the opinion is
expressed that the Illinois Central is
tc be called upon to help Mr., Harri.
man out of very bad bargain. II
Is declared that Mr. Hartman paid
an eXorbitaut price for the Central Ct
Georgia control
The par value of the stool that he
bought is 100000. which. at the
purchase price of 100000. repre-
sents cost og 500 a share. Railroad
experts point out that the stock is
not worth any such price
Mr.. Hartman is planning to raise
$330o0,009 for the Illinois Contra
railroad, cstensibly for necessary i'm.
provements Now that Stuyvesant
Fish, who fought tre Plan to issue
new securities. is forced out of the
board, the plan seems likely to be
carried out.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11

3 ~ ~ . -.
'i'''"' ~ p'' ~ "0o''''
lAstead Of IRON poles on West twenty
eighth street In order that ali wires
might be placed on the same poles
VOC refa,,rad "a stroct nor,,,ittao
o.n.. ....,. 60, -.
Va ''''''''''' % ''''''''7 ''''' 81 ''i'''
ielephone company fieHt 10 Greer
and maintain poles in streets Cf city
fcl twenty yaars was road FIRST time
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-03-11

inspection Of Miss Grantley. and be-
come aware of the stranger under the
sofa. With a growl and a dash he
was upon him. Miss Grantley
screamed Lester rushed into the
melee, got hold of Jock by the tail.
and dragged him of the masQuerader
Then he looked at Miss Grantley.
Humiliation. distress and reproach
were some of the expressions he read
in her face.
You had no right" she began in
dignantIy.
Il know" he lnterposed with contri-
ton. Il wish hadn't, but
Il should prefer not to hear your ex-
cuses, Mr.. Lester You meant me to
go away under the impression that
the dog | found was yours"
"On the contrary, | meant you to
stop and be assured that he was"
How do you mean?" she asked
stifily. He is stranger to you He
bit you"
Il don't think you ought to hold me
responsible for either of those facts"
he pleaded.
Miss Grantley relented little Her
tone became less indignant. What
ever must you think OF me?" she
flushed.
IF were to tell you, you might be
angry"
81 don't think that would distress
you much she pouted.
Its because you think me a fraud
that | must tell you" he said, earnest
ly, drawing nearer. I'm self-defense, I
won't go as far as to say that I'd rath-
er die than that you should have a bad
opinion of me, because IL did you'd
think me an ass: but don't you see
it's just because | have a very great
regard for you that | didn't like to
undeceive your"
She kept silence.
Are you very angry with me?" he
went on.
I'm not really angry with you.
But l must go now" she said, picking
up her dog.
Lester stopped her. you can't have
your dog bsck-unless you'll have me
as welI-Claire!"
She turned away to hide a rosy
flush. Il didn't ask for the reward"
she murmured demurely.
I'm a poor sort of a reward"
"But-Ill take it-in kind!" abe
hesitated, turning to him.
iii pay now!" he said, as he
kissed her.