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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21

the crib, and he went out to
drive the dog off, when it at
tackled him, springing at his
throat. Mr.. Hayes grabbed the
dog with both hands, and after
biting his suspenders in two the
brute tore large place in his
breast and bit him on the tenn
pie. A mad stone was applied to
the two wounds and adhered for
three hours to each one, but Mr..
Hayes family being very uneasy
about him persuaded him to take
other treatment, and he is now
at the Pastuer Institute in Chi
cago. It is said that the dog
travelled from Nelson county in
to Washington, and on the way
had bitten several other dogs.
After biting Mr.. Hayes the dog
was killed by neighbors who pur-
sued ii. -Harrodsburg Herald.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21
For The Farmer.

The Kansas corn crop is enor-
nous this year and in Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Nebras-
ks, Iowa and throughout the
corn belt the yield will be well
up to an average good crop.
Indiana is said to have a wheat
area estimated at $1,000, 900
acres. The average yield per
acre is low, and much of the
work of handling the crop is still
done in a primitive fashion.
The demand for young colts
and mule colts at Shelbyville,
Tenn, is heavier than ever known
at this season of the year and
higher prices are being demand
ed. Especially is this so with
mule colts. Every day last week
large numbers of these young
animals have been brought into
town for sale and high prices
have ruled. From 500 to SIPS
have been the prices demanded,
and many of the animals have
been sold at over $100.
The government crop report
for July places the average of
Irish potatoes for 1908 at 1885,
600 acres, which is "a per cent.
or $4,000 acres more than last
year. The condition of the crop
on July l was 1916 per cent of a
normal as compared with 90.2
per cent. a year ago.
It is said that at Cheshire,
Conn.,, stands an apple tree
which is know to be 100 yes rs
old and is believed to be still old
re than this. The tree is about
seventy feet high while the cir
conference at the trunk is sew
enteen feet. There are eight
large branches, five of which
bear fruit one year the other
three the next. One year this
giant tree bore 100 bushels of
apples. The tree is regular in
form, and the area shaded by it's
branches is 100 feet in diameter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21
Fight With Mad Dog.

Joseph Hayes, one of the best
known farmers in Washington
county, had an exciting and dan
gerous combat with mad dog.
Mr.. Hayes lives in the west end
of the county, and his children,
who were playing about the corn
crib, called his attention to the
fact that a strange dog was under
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21
Chairman Mack Predicts Success.

Norman E. Mack, chairman of
the Democratic National Com
mittee, has made known the rea-
sons upon which he bases bis pre-
diction that New York State may
safely be regarded as Democrat
ic this year, and they are as fol-
lows:
.'The Democratic party in New
York was never more united, not
even in 1892, than it is this year.
The State is never doubtful when
the Democrats stand together.
With a united party we find our
opponents all shot to pieces.
''Some Republicans are oppos-
ing Roosevelt others are against
Hughes, while another faction is
set against Taft. AS an instance
of the union of the Democratic
forces, the National Democratic
Club, of New York City, COM
posed of l, 400 members, made up
of bankers, merchants and pro-
fessional men, opposed Bryan al
most to a man in 1896 and 1900.
81 am told that 95 per cent. of
the club membership is ready to
support Bryan this year, and that
the club recently passed resolu-
tons indorsing him and has con-
tributed $500 with promise to
contribute a like amount later.
With this situation / feel that
New York is not only safe for
Bryan, but there will be DEM
ocratic landslide.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21
TO PEOPLE OF ADAIR COUNTY !!

1t takes money to run campaign and it takes
great deal of it successfully engineer of national
scope. The present altitude of the Democratic party
excludes contribution from the powerful corporations
and trusts and consequently must rely the loyalty,
patriotism and free-wl offerings of the great common
people to meet the demands of legitimate campaign
expenses and the this is met the life, en-
thusasm and effectiveness will be given the work nee
essary win 1t is the duty well privilege, for
every person who believes in and desires democratic sue
cess to contribute to this fund request has been
made that Democratic papers solicit for this purpose
and forward same to the National Committee We obey
the suggestion and ask every true Democrat to help in
this fight to restore great bulk of the people their
rights their privileges and the blessings of free gov
eminent. Any amount from dollar up will be cheer
fully received and promptly forwarded to the Commit
tee Fill out the following and enclose your contrbu
tion
EDITOR NEWS:
Enclose find 5 ........... my contribution to
Democratic Campaign Fund.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-10-21

preJuulceU ulluu
Mr.. Roosevelt has linked his arm
with that of William Randolph Hearst
What Hearst has said about Senator
Foraker the president, without inves-
tigatiOn, has approved. But some
years ago, when Mr. Hearst was a
candidate for governor Of New York,
Mr.. Roosevelt sent Elihu Root to ex-
press his views to the voters Of that
state This is what Mr.. Root said:
81 say to you, with his (RoOSevelt's)
authority, he regards Mr.. Hearst as
wholly unfit to be governor, as an in
sincere, self seeking demagogue, who
is trying to deceive the workingmen
of New York by false promises and
phrases applied to Mr.. Hearst by
Root, speaking for Roosevelt, were
these: AExploiter of sensationalism,"
'crude. foolish visionary" "apolo-
gizer for crime And finally, in sum-
ming up, Mr. Root said, II say by the
presidents authority, in penning these
words with the horror of President
McKinley's murder fresh before him,
he had Mr. Hearst specifically in his
mind
But today what Hearst says of the
mosts stainless men in the United
States Mr.. Roosevelt accepts as gos-
pei and stamps with the hall mark of
the White Eouse.
Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
Truth
and Quality

appeal TO the Fell-Informed in every
walk Of life and are essential to per-
manent success and creditable stand
ing. Accordingly. 1t is not claimed
that Syrup of Figs and Elixir OF
Senna is the only remedy Of known
value. but one Of many reasons why
it is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it eleanses.
sweetens and relieves the internal
organs on which it acts without any
debilitating after effects and without
having to increase the quantity from
time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and it's component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all
Objectionable substances. To get it's
beneficial effects always purchase the
genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only. and GOr
sale by all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
CONNERS is RESENTFUL
New York Committee Chairman
Says Bryan Picked Kern

SPEClAL DISPATCH TO The CALL
DENVER. July 1O-"Bryan picked
Kern at the eleventh hour. and there
was nothing to it, He would not have
Gaynor nor Gray, and Mitchell de-
clined and Mcneil and the rest were
not in it,
In tones of mingled sadness and re-
sentiment Chairman Corners of the
New York democratic state committee
thus revealed how at the last moment
the candidate for president bowIed
over the men whom New York Illinois.
Connecticut and other states had sug-
gested for his companion on the ticket
and a few hours before the convention
met today issued the command that
the choice Of Tom" Taggart be nomi-
mated.
Rarely has a New York delegation
been more humiliated or completely
ignored. Until a few minutes before
the convention resumed its delibera-
tions this afternoon they We're unable
to secure the slightest information
from Bryan or his campaign conduc-
tors. and when about ] o'clock a mes
senger rushed UP to Chairman Arthur
Mclean, who was about to call the
New York caucus to order, and whis-
pered It's all over; Bryan has chosen
Kern" State Chairman Corners with
a savage look, calculated:
THAT means we're out OF it; the Jig
is ND"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
.CALIFORNIANS WILL
VISIT COMMONER
Delegates Arrange Pilgrimage
to Lincoln to COngratu-
late Nominee
By Edward F. O'Day
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

SPECIAL DlSPAICH IO 1AE CALb
DENVER, July 1O-With the adjourn
ment this afternoon of the democratic
convention came the dispersal Of the
California delegation.
approaching campaign.
Several members of the delegation
have arranged a pilgrimage to Lincoln,
the Mecca of their prayers and hopes,
before returning to their homes. Among
those who will go to Ongratulate the
cOmmOner and inspect the famous Gut-
fey stained glass windows and other
curiOsities of the Fairview mansion are
Nathan Cole Jr., Judge William M. Con-
ley. Justus WardeI, Charles Edelman
and Hugo Hornlein. as well as Tom
O'Connor. +. Fl. Osler, Frank HaddOck
and Tim Spellacy. who have been here
as spectators of the convention.
Theodore A. Bell also goes to Lincoln
In addition to the other conspicuous
hOnors which the convention has
brought to him, Bell numbers the chair
manship of the committee to notify
John w. Kern of Indianapolis of his
nomination as vice president. This ap-
pOintment came in recognition OF
Bells success as the temporary pre-
siding officer Of the convention. In
that position he made a most favorable
Impression, rejecting credit on MS
state. From Lincoln Wardell and
O'COnnOr will go to Chicago and New
York before returning to San Fran
cisco.
Robert McKillican of Oakland goes
hence to New York to sail for Europe
where he will sight see for three
months in company OF John d. McGLl-
vray and family A party consisting
of Robert NJ. Fitzgerald. Mrs. David
son, Miss Jane Crellin, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. L. Laymance and Lewis T.. Bying-
ton will visit the Yellowstone park be-
fore returning home.
Nicholas BOwden of San Jose goes.
with his son, Pierce. to Annapolis.
and viii visit Boston and New York
before going home.
IsadOre DOckweiler will attend the
Elks' convention IN Dallas. Tex. before
returning TO Los Angeles.
s. j. Hill of Berkeley viii remain IN
Denver for two weeks before returning
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Quinn of Eureka,
Milton X. Young and Mattison Jones
of Los Angeles. Judge VI. K. Harris
of Fresno. H. A. Blanchard Of Santa
Clara. B. +. Thomas of Santa Barbara.
w. P. Lynch of Stirling and Thomas
]. Walsh will go, home from here
Eugene Z. Capps of San Diego will
visit New York before returning
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

LINCOLN, Neb., July 1O.-Heroic
measures We're resorted to in order
that Theodore Bell of California, the
temporary chairman of the democratic
national convention, should reach Den
yer in time to preside. He was
marooned in this city by a flood. which
put every railroad entering Lincoln out
of business and covered an area ex-
tending several miles beyond the city
limits in all directions.
William J. Bryan sought every means
of egress his resourcefulnesS could
suggest, and at one time it seemed
that Bell would be compelled to stay
here indefinitely. Finally the Rock
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
BRYAN ASKS MEETING
National Committee Will Visit
Nebraskan Next Monday

DENVER. July 1o.-The democratic
national committee viii confer with
William Jennings Bryan at Lincoln
Monday next. The committee met to-
day for the purpose of organizing, but
in view OF a telegraphed invitation
from Bryan, which was submitted to
the committee by Dr. Hall, the
Nebraska member, It was decided 70
deser action until the wishes of the
Sepaocraffc candidate could be ascer-
fained. Thomas Taggart Of Indiana
was elected temporary chairman and
REV Woodson OF Kentucky tenn
7orsrv secretary, to serve until per
5nanent campaign managers are Sc
lected.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
KERN ENDS YARN
WHEN NOMINATED
Preliminary WhOOps Fail to
Turn Him From Story of
"SOre Eyed Bill''
Tells Friends of Weeping jury
man Who Held Out for
Life imprisonment
SPECIAL DIspArOn TO THE GAIL

DENVER, July 10.-When news OF
his nomination for the vice presidency
reached John w. Kern of Indiana,
shortly after 4 o'clock this afternoon,
he was right in the middle of a yarn
about an old character down in POsey
county, but he finished the story
When he was nominated he was
sprawled out on cot in his bed
room. sans coat and vest, telling
stories to half a dozen intimate friends
THAT reminds me of a criminal case
1 once had down in PoSey county,
Kern was saying, as he thought1uIly
examined the ashes Of his cigar l was
defending, and 1 tell you what, 1 had
my hands full The case was golnS
against me all along, but 1 hoped to
arouse the sympathy of the jury Tor
my client. Even this seemed hopeless
for 1 was unable to make any impress
sion on any of them, with the eAcep-
tion of one.
HE was an old man, who seemed
deeply interested in the case Every
time I appealed for sympathy tears
would stream from his eyes and ne
would bury his face in his handker-
chief. / became confident that this OLD
man would save my client II the others
did not"
WILD WHOOP Is HEARD
The narrative was interrupted by
wild whoop from outside the ROOM IN
the corridor More Whoops followed
and finally in through the door purst q
red faced man with his coat covered
with badges.
got IL. Johnw shouted the man, seizing
both hands of the candidate, VINO had
risen. -.
Kern, in quiet. quizzical way
Moo, not yet" admitted ne Oh II thG
badges. but you will be. The roll
csI1ss down to illinois. and it's all your
way"
sumed Kern, relapsing into reclining
posture, 'the jury went out and wlthlh
an hour brought in verdict of guilty.
7 was astounded and made some IN
quiry as to how the jury had stood
How about the old man who wept
so much?" 1 asked.
".Ob. if IT had not been for the rest
of us he'd have voted a life sentence,
said the foreman. that's old Sore Eyed
Bill Jones, who thinks that nine-tenths
of the people in the world ought 10 De
in the penitentiary.
HEARS OF NOMINATION
The laughter that greeted this story
was drowned in another uproar or
whoops in the hallway and rain OF
knocks on the door. Kern jumped up
and opened it himself. Half dozen
cheering men were precipitated into the
room. the foremost, Albert Simmons,
delegate at large from Burton lnd'
landing in the candidates arms.
It's unanimous, john" cried the del
egate Immediately the little room was
filed with a confused hubbub of voices,
the visitors trying to shake the candi-
dates hand all at the same time and
tell him how it happened.
Kern hastily deposited his cigar on
the mantel piece and gave both hands
to the work of receiving congratulate
tions. His eyes were cleaning with
quiet gladness, while about his lips
played a smile that defed the conceal
ment of his bushy mUstache and chin
Whiskers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

for Virginia and to nominate w. G.
Conrad of Montana, when the latter
asked that his name be not used. He
closed by seconding Kern.
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma.
speaking for his state. which had at
It's request been passed in the rollcan,
indersed Kern, as did West Virginia
CONNECTICUT FALLS IN LINE
Rhode Island. through her spokes-
man, Governor Higgins, announced that
It's delegation had intended to support
Mcneil, but now. with the consent of
Connecticut desired to second Kern.
Ohio, having been passed earlier in
the call, sent John J. Lentz to the plat
form at this juncture to second the
nominee from its neighboring state of
Indiana. Washington and Wisconsin
both added their voices to the Kern
chorus.
George Fred williams of Massachu-
setts declared that his state had
planned to vote for Ollie James of Ken
lucky, but as that gentleman had de-
cltned to enter the contest it turned TO
Kern.
Every remaining state and territory
declared for Kern. including Montana
and New Jersey, which had been passed
at their request.
Senator Grady of New York asked
here that the state again be called.
The request was complied with, and
Daniel f. Cohalan, Tammany leader,
went to the platform and pledged the
democracy of the Empire state to sup
port Bryan and Kern.
NAMED BY ACCLAMATION
Connecticut then withdrew the name
of Mcneil and moved that the nomina-
tion of Kern be made by acclamation
Nebraska, which had been passed had
been forgotten, and the clerk asked
that it be called, and then seconded
Kern.
Gentlemen of the convention" said
James of Kentucky. who was again in
the chair, you have heard the motion.
Are you ready for the question:"
Question:" came from all parts Of
the hall.
James stated it, and at Ala p. m. a
roar of "ayes" made John w. Kern of
Indiana the nominee for vice president
of the democratic party.
Rev. p. T. Ramsey of Denver was in
vited to offer a benediction upon the
convention.
Ollie James of Kentucky made the
motion to adjourn sine die, and after
it was adopted the crowd made a rush
for the doors.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
MURPHY IS SATISFIED
Tammany Leader Pledges Sup
port to National Ticket

DENVER. July 1O.-Charles F. Muir
ply of New York. after the adjourn
ment of the convention, said:
Il am entirely satisfied with the
work of the convention. Its>enthusi-
asn, confidence and harmony were its
distinguishing features. There can be
no doubt that the candidates nomi-
mated were the first choice of a large
majority of the delegates and that the
platform adopted is declaration of
the principles which the delegates
heartily indorse.
"To both platform and ticket the
democracy of New York will give a
sincere, united and, believe. most eff
fective SUPPORT.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
TO INvEsTIGATE FIsBERIEs

EASTPORT, Me, July 10-The Brit
ish and American commissioners ap-
pointed I'm conformity with a treaty be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain TO investigate conditions and
recommend a uniform code of statutes
governing the international food fisher
les between the two countries, arrived
today TO begin their work.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
JOHNSON TO AID BRYAN
Minnesota Governor Sends Tel
egram of Congratulations

ST. PAUL, July 1O.-Governor John
son said today that he would do all in
his power to bring about the election
OF Bryan.
Governor Johnson sent the follow
ing telegram:
"Hon. William J. Bryan. Lincoln.
Neb.: Please accept my heartiest con-
gratulations on your nomination and
the splendid victory which IT implies.
You will have no more earnest sup
porter than /, and I hope to be permit
ted to contribute TO your success and
to that of the party.
JOHN A. JOHNSON"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
URGE LAMB FOR MANAGER
Democrats Want Kern's Sup
porters to Organize Campaign

DENVER. July 1O.-John f. Lamb of
Terre Haute, Ind, is tonight promi-
nently mentioned for chairman of the
democratic national committee. The
skillful manner in which Lamb han
died the vice presidential campaign OF
John W. Kern has made him prOmi-
nent in the party. and his friends are
urging him as the most suitable man
to manage the national campaign.
No definite selection Of chairman
will be made until after the members
of the national committee have con-
ferred with Bryan at Lincoln on Mon
day next 1t is known. however. that
Lamb would be acceptable TO Bryan.
Lamb was for years a law partner or
the late Senator Voorhees,.
CULGoA REACHES Honolulu.
July 10-The supply ship CUlCoa of the Atlantic
fleet arrived here today from San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

Island railroad decided to attempt to
get him over the flooded portions of
track on a handcar.
Four sturdy sectionmen were Sc
lected for the work. and Bell was
taken through lake Of water for six
miles in order to reach a special train
that was waiting to carry him TO Bell
ville Kan, where he was able to catch
the regular train for Denver. The
water at times reached far over the
platform of the handcar.
Bell was accompanied by q faithful
correspondent" prepared to do his
whole duty at the propeller and four
railroad employees. who really forced
the handcar through the lake.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
HE FAVORS INJUNCTIONS
Kern UphoIds Roosevelt and
Practice of Courts
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

INDIANAPOLIS, July 1O.-John w.
Kern, twice defeated for governor of
Indiana and an opponent of free silver
at the convention of 1896. when Bryan
was nominated. is an admirer of Pres
ident Roosevelt and is in favor of in
junction by the courts. He said recent
ly: II think the present practice
should not be disturbed IN respect to
lawyer knows that there are cases
where no other remedy can be eouita-
hlV invoked"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
PRESIDENT OF PIONEERS DIES

SACRAMENTO, July 10.-David Me-
gowan, president of the Sacramento
Society of California Pioneers, who
came here in 40 across the plains. died
today. He was a native of Kentuckv
aged SO years After mining for a
time he located upon a Yolo county
ranch. where he lived 81 years
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
ODDS AGAINST BRYAN
Baltimore Man Wagers $1,000
to $500 on Taft and Sherman
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

CHICAGO, July 1O.-The first polit-
ical wager to be recorded In Chicago
on the presidential election was made
at the Auditorium hotel tonight be-
tween II. G. Merry of Baltimore and
N Il. Mcbride of the Auditorium An
mex .iotel.
AS soon as the nomination of Bryan
and Kern was made known at the hotel
Merry wagered $1,000 against $500
would be elected The money was
posted with Manager VIII Shafer of
the Auditorium hotel and locked in the
hotel office vaults.
Merry declared that he would accept
similar wagers to the amount of $780,
600.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
MOUNTAIN

MOUNTAIN sLDESt. Michael. Savoy
rrance Juav ia serious mountain shoe tock
rIsce near here last night. greaf deal cf
ssocf WAS hurled across the railroad track and
n is reported Two houses were demonsnec
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
IFAvEs FnRr1INE az rwrNrY !

lEA Lb TVH
Newport r. l.. July 10.-Although the will OF
the late William B. Leeds. who died abroad.
has not yet been offered for probate, Ii is
stated on apparently good authority here that
be has left fortune of about $50, 900. 600.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
John ". Kern Named for Vice President
at Denver Meeting Without Ballot

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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-06-19


AS the Journal was recently pleas
ed to publish report that the water
furnished by the Consumers com
pany for domestic use contained
typhoid fever germs, will It do the
company and the people the justice
of copying the report OF an eminent
bacterologist published in another
column of the Press? To frighten
the people into belief that they are
drinking typhoid fever germs GER
tainly calls for correction from any
fair person. The company has gone
to the expense Of ascertaining wheth-
er the statement is true and the re-
port places the Journal editor in a
very unenviable position from which
he can emerge only by doing the
honorable thing.