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The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28

wants no man to, spend more than his
business can afford in his advertising
for he rea1zes that the merchants
best interest is ultimately the papers
best interests. He has already ad-
vised more than one prospective adj
vertiser against too large an adver-
Using expenditure. He wants the
merchants to feel that. he is at all
times trying to do the best he knows
low to secure to the patrons of this
paper, the largest return for their
money.
The News is now here to stay. The
experimental stage is passed. 1t ex-
oects to grow and prosper with the
growth and prosperity of this city
md of Eastern Kentucky. The News
believes that the next ten years will
see most wonderful development In
he mountain country and that Win
chester will increase In population
md business at rate far greater
han anything that has been done in
he past. And this paper expects to
10 its part in making possible that
new era.S
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
IS JEFFRIES READY
TO MEET JOHNSON?
Promoter Mcintosh Believes He
Gan Arrange Match.

Sydney, n. S. W., Dec. 2S.-Almost
the sole topic of conversation here
now is the Johnson-Burns fight and
the probability of getting James ].
Jeffries to emerge from retirement
and fight the new champion for the
laurels the Californian once held.
Whether 1t will be possible to ar
range battle to take place at Rush
cutters Bay between Johnson and
Jeffries is not known, but certainly
every effort to do so will be made by
Hugh Mcintosh, the fight promoter,
who adjures>that he will leave for the
United States by way Of England
January 2, and offer a purse Of $780,
900 in an endeavor to entice Jeffries
to come across the seas and meet
Johnson.
That Mcintosh can afford to offer
an enormous purse for another cham
pionship go" is shown by the fact
that the receipts from the Johnson
Burns fight aggregated $4,000.
Johnson is in perfect condition and
SHOWS no marks OF the battle with
Burns. While his end of the purse
for defeating the champion was small
in comparison with the amount re-
ceived by Burns, Johnson is now en-
abled to pick up a considerable sum
of money on the vaudeville stage. He
has been engaged by a Sidney muse
UNI for term Of five weeks. For each
week he will receive $1,750 per week.
Burns also is in good condition ex-
cept for discolorations about the eyes
and badly swollen jaw. At first it
was thought that the negro's heavy
swings had broken the white mans
jaw, but it now turns out that it was
only badly bruised The French Ca
madam adheres to the decision
he made prior to meeting Johnson
that that would be his last fight de-
spite the result He says he has
made during his fighting career $780,
600, and that this is enough to keep
him from want
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Merchant Shot by Robbers.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2S.-Samuel
Rodinsky was shot down and fatally
wounded on the doorstep of his home
and the assailant escaped. On the
ground near Rodinsky's body were
found a black mask, a black cap
and a black jack. Two shots were
fired at Rodinsky, one bullet through
the left temple being fatal. The
victim kept a dry goods store In
Pleasant street, and a saloon In the
same neighborhood. The police be-
heve robbery was the motive.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
sOuoLOGIsIS MEET TODAY

American Society TO Discuss Family
Life at Atlantic City.
Atlantic City, Dec. 28.-"The Fam
ilyrIn Modern Society" will be the
principal topic of discussion at the
eight sessions Of the American So
Geological society, which begins q
three days meeting here today
Among the social scientists who
will present papers are Professor E
A. Ross of Wisconsin, Professor W.
G. Sumner of Yale, Director 8. N. D.
North Of the census bureau. DR.. Ed
ward T. Devine Of New York and
Charles p. Neill, commissioner OF
labor.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
HEBREWS EXPELLED

Periodic Exodus Is Now In Progress In
Finland.
Helsingfors, Finland, Dec. 28.-One
Of the periodic explosions of Hebrews
is now going on in Finland. Thirty
families of this denomination, some
of whom have resided in this coun-
try for considerable period, have
been ordered to emigrate at once.
The senate on the basis of a narrow
Interpretation of the law, maintains
the right to issue individual licenses
emitting residence in Finland for six
months, these being renewable only
at the senate's discretion.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
France and Venezuela.

Paris, Dec. 2S.-The French gov
eminent is maintaining waiting at
titude in the matter of political de-
velopments in Venezuela. If the gov
eminent of President Gomez endures,
It will be recognized. France is anx-
ious to settle her diplomatic Difficult
ties with Venezuela, and IL Senior
Gaul, who is now on his way to
Europe, commissioned by the present
government to effect settlement Of
Venezuela's disputes with the powers,
can show proper credentials, he will
be received.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28

Milford and File Families Mix Things at
Reno, III.

Milford and File Families Mix Things at
Reno, III.
Reno, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-Ruby, File was
shot and killed and his brother, Noah
File, was wounded by John and
George Willeford. in the kitchen Of
/ the File home, while attempting to
prevent the Willeford brothers from
injuring Samuel File.
The Willefords, according to one
story, accused Samuel File of wrong
ing a relative. Ruby attempted to
make George put down his pistol and
was shot in tn eright temple. He
died three hours later. Noah attempt
ed to disarm John Willeford and was
shot in the right cheek. He will re-
cover
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
THE MEAT OF IT.

e. Claus Spreckles, 80, the million
aire sugar king, is dead at his home
In San Francisco.
The jury that tried Beach Hargis
at Orvene, KY, for the murder of his
father, disagreed and was discharged.
Admiral George Dewey, U. s. A.,
celebrated his list birthday at his
home in Washington.
Several members Of the Moscow
police force, including the chief,
Baron Cote, were killed In a battle
with revolutiohists.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
BOYS BADLY BURNED
cIgaret Stump and Powder Bottle Form
Dangerous Combination.

Cigaret Stump and Powder. Bottle Form
Dangerous Combination.
Fairmont, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-When
Oscar Harr ignited with a cigaret
stump a bottle containing mine pow
der, he and three companions living
at Belleview, suburb, were probably
fatally injured and several others
were seriously hurt by being burned
and cut by flying glass. The injured:
Oscar Harr, 16, burned about the face
and cut, probably will die; John
Laughlin, 16, cut about face and
arms, serious; Elmore Sidwell, 16,
burned about face and hands, proba-
bly, fatal Jennings Smith, IS, burned
and cut; Jesse Wilson, IA, head terri
bly, burned; John II, eyes possibly
destroyed by burns.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
paIzeII to Support oliver.

Pittsburg, Dec. %. = Congressman
John Dalzell, of this city, who last
week, at Washington, announced his
candidacy for election by the next
Pennsylvania legislature to succeed
Senator Knox, when the latter re
signs to enter the Taft cabinet as
secretary Of state, withrew and ten
dered his support to George T. Oliver
a newspaper publisher of Pittsburg
Mr.. Dalzell's decision to withraw
was made known in a letter to Mr.
Oliver.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28

ct cur juries be composed of more
uch men and until Kentucky can de-
Use some means whereby she can
ill her jury boxes in criminal trials
18th brave, fearless, honest, incur
uptible men, she will continue to
5ear her reputation as the State of
he poorest and worst enforced Grim
nal laws.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
New Phone No. 81.
MONDAY, DECEMBER %, 1903.
ADVERTISING AND THE GROWTH
OF WINCHESTER.

The painting for advertisements
upon rocks, fences and other out
door places, although still practiced
to some extent, is not nearly so pop
ular as it once was, for about the
only effect it produced was the dis
figuring of scenery which no one
liked. Public spirited citizens and
civic leagues throughout the country
have protested against such signs
and have gradually educated the pub
lie against them. But more than any
other cause. contributing to their
elimination, was the fact that as an
advertising medium it was found to
be next door to an absolute failure.
The shrewd business man has
learned by experience that for bus
mess success and that is the object
of advertising, there is nothing like
attractive advertisements in the daily
paper of his home city. People do
not have to journey far and wide to
read such advertisements are
brought into the house for everyone
to read.
And the daily in town like Win
chester earns twice over every dol
liar it receives. 1t is second to no
enterprise In contributing to the up
building of a community. It's pat
rons reap far more benefits from its
pages than do its publishers. In
asking for the support of Winchester,
The News believes that it is asking
no more than in all fairness belongs
70 it. 1t distributes In this city over
1900 per week for wages and neces-
Sary supplies. 1t is refusing from
week to week from $50 to $50 in out
side advertising because it is de-
sirous of helping the local trade. A
leading merchant Of this city said to
us Saturday that we were foolish In
not admitting to the columns of The
News all legitimate business that
came, whether from Lexington, Gin
cinnati or elsewhere. He said that
he and the rest Of the merchants
would advertise just the same and, in
fact, might be compelled to use lar
ger space than if no outside adver-
tisements appeared. Another bust
ness man has told us that in his
opinion we were contributing more
in dollars and cents directly out of
our pockets by turning down this out
side business than any other indi-
vidual concern in Winchester.
The News Is willing to stand this
loss, it is willing to contribute this
amount to the advancement of the
Winchester merchants; but it thinks
that In return it should receive the
cordial support of all merchants and
business men. The new year is at
hand. All ought to be making their
plans for the coming year., Do. not
forget your advertising appropria-
zion. The manager Of this paper
stands ready at all times to give his
advice and assistance in arranging
zsr an advertising campaign. He
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
State Will Finish TODAY.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 28.-Hear.
ing Of testimony was resumed today
in the night rider trial and it is
thought that when three more wit
nesses have told what they. know OF
outrages in the Reelfoot lake region
with special reference to the killing
of Captain Rankin, the state will rest
its case. The defense will begin its
presentation Of evidence either this
evening or tomorrow morning.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Early and Short Session the Plan

Washington, Dec. 2S.-if the lead
ers in congress Of bith political par
ties are able to bring sufficient in
fuence upon President-elect Taft, the
special session to revise the tariff
will be called almost Immediately af-
ter Inauguration. The president will
cut the special session as short as
possible and secure an adjournment
before the extremely hot weather sets
in. Several members of congress
who have discussed the subject with
Mr.. Taft believe that his views in re-
gard to an early and short session
coincide with the plan suggested.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
NATIVES REVOLT

Chinese Object to Order to Cease Plant
Ing Poppy Bulbs.
Annoy, Dec. 28.-Orders were is
sued to number of natives at Tun-
gan, twenty miles north Of Annoy, to
cease planting opium peoples. They
declined to acquiesce and riot fol-
lowed in which one officer and ten
civilians were killed.
The populaee of Tunguan is up in
arms and 500 troops have been sent
there to restore order. The authori-
ties announce their determination to
enforce the >anti-opium edict
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28

Mexico, Mo-, Dec 20. = Fred Hen
derson, who confesses that he killed
Deputy Marshal Magruder of Hig-
bee, Mo-, ON the night Of Dec. Is,
and that he went to Mexico from
Centralia, Mo-, where he held up the
Chicago & Alton station agent, is
under arrest.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
EnoIand's Unempioyed.

London, Dec 2S.-The dark side of
the English Christmas was the great
number Of unemployed and the dis
tressing prevalence of restitution and
suffering. This is seen principally in
London and at Glasgow and along
the Tyne and other shipbuilding cent
ers where many establishments have
been closed and thousands of men
are out of work
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Murder Suspected.

New York, Dec 2S.-Found dead in
the kitchen of his home, Samuel Nc
Creole, AZ, is believed by the police
to have been murdered. The police
have detained the dead mans wife
and his son Harry. 81 years. pending
an investigation.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Frozen to Death.

Sheridan, Wyo., Dec. 2S.lThe body
of John S. Taylor, who was serving
mis- fifth term as mayor of this city,
was found in a clump Of bushes a
mile north of town, where he had
evidently frozen to death. He had
been missing for several days.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Killed by Unknown Man.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. %. = Samuel
Ylasanvich of GAINESVILLE, near here,
man who called upon him at his
home A motive for the shooting Is
lacking, but four suspects have been
arrested.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Miss Mills to Wed An Earl,

New York, Dec. %. = It was an
nounced that the wedding of Miss
Beatrice Mills and the Earl Of Gran
ard would take place on Thursday,
Jan. IA, at the city home Of the
bride-elect's father, Odgen Mills. The
ceremony will be private.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
THE BEACH HARGIS TRIAL.

The Beach Hargis trial is over and
nine members of a Kentucky jury
have caused the old Commonwealth
to again hang her head in shame,
and another mitch has been cut in her
reputation of lax and inefficient en-
forcement of the criminal laws.
The result is nothing more than
the daily reports from the trial have
prepared the public to expect. In
fact. we would not have been sur
prised had there have been an ac-
prised had there been an ac-
ouittal. We have become so accus-
toned to acquittal in important MUIR
der trials that we have come to ex-
pect that result a foregone conclu
sion, where the defendant is mem
Der of a wealthy or influential fam
lily. ~
Thirty-fve years ago a most afro
cious murder was committed in Pa
ris, France. A son of wealthy par
ents murdered his father in cold
| blood. The entire city was shocked
at the crime and the press demanded
speedy trial and just punishment.
The young patricide surrounded him
tself with the ablest lawyers to be
found, who by their skill and ingenu-
lity obtained delays and continuances
until the public had ceased to think
of the revolving crime. Finally the
trial came off, and the accused was
acquitted. When the verdict was an
nounced the people were astounded.
The shock of the acquittal was even
greater than the shock occasioned by
the murder. A distinguished author
and writer of that time in Trying to
find some palliation for the jury's ac-
ton wrote as follows:
GAS the march Of civilization
goes on, juries in important
criminal trials will become more
timid and hesitating and when
ever the jury can find peg to
hang a doubt on, they will wash
their hands of the responsibility
of condemnation. Every juror
from the moment he is sworn,
weighs infinitely less, the evil
dence he had come to listen to,
than the risk he runs of incur
ring the pangs of remorse."
And how true this is OF the'present
time, we have but to recount the ac-
quittals In the many important Grim
NAL trials of the last few years.
1t was weak defense of that jury's
action and yet were we called upon to
defend the action Of the nine mem
bers of the Estill county jury who
voted fort acquittal of Beach Har-
gis, it would be the best and most
charitable that we could make. What
Kentucky needs-oh! shame that we
have to write it-are brave, fearless,
honest, conscientious, incorruptible,
men to do jury service in criminal
eases and until we get twelve such
on our juries, the rich and influential
criminal will go UNPUBLISHED and the
red-handed murderer permitted to go
stalking about unrestrained, killing
whom he may slay.
1t grieves us sorely to write this
of Cur beloved State but the records
of our criminal courts testify too I'M
errinsly to the truth of these state
ments. We cannot see how there
could be the slightest doubt-much
less reasonable doubt-of the re-
suit of Beach Hargis in the minds
of any honest, fearless, brave man,
and we would that there were more
such men on all of our iuries as the
three Estill county farmers, who re-
fused to acquit this young patricide.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Go.s TO CHICAGO.

Toledo, o., Dec. 2S.-Rev. r. p. Nc
Donald for 10 years rector Of st.
Marks Episcopal church here, has
received a call to the Church Of the
Epiphany, the second largest parish
in Chicago, to succeed the Rev. John
Henry Hopkins, ID.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Furniture Warehouse Burns,

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 20. = The large
furniture warehouse Of M. w. Strick-
land & Co. together with its con-
tents were burned here. Loss $780,
600. partially insured. The Origin Of
the fire Is unknown.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Eire Threatens oneonta.

Oneonta, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Fire,
which for time threatened the
whole business section Of Oneonta,
destroyed the Arlington hotel and
seven other buildings in the heart of
the city, causing loss of 100000.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Heir to Fortune a Warrant.

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 2S.-Heir to
half million dollars, and entitld to
position in Baltimore society, Will
liam Jefferson Powell has been SEN
fenced to serve $50 days in the city
workhouse on vagrancy charge.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-28
Daily. Except Stunt ay.

"Entered as second-class matter,
November %, 1908 at the post Office
1t Winchester, Kentucky under the
Act of March 3, 1879"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-13

tie, now Mrs. Russell Collins, of East
Montpelier; Warner l.. of Nashua, y. II.
and Carl F., who remains on the farm.
The funeral was held at his home Fri
dav ,November6, Rev J. W. Mclaughlin
OF Lyndonville officiating, it being only
few months ago that he was called to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Ball. The
flowers were beautiful, among them a
pillow with the word Father, also a
wreath, from the children; palms and
chrysanthemum Mrs. Hale, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Gardner pillow with the words
sOur friend, Mr.. Dorian and son hou-
quet of carnations Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Bourisse; carnations Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Goss. Much sympathy to the families
in their second sorrow so soon is ex-
pressed by their many friends Those
from out of town TO attend the funeral
were MIR. John Thomas AMI daughter
Marion from Lyndonville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Woodruff, West Burke, Mr.. and
Mrs. Coe, Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts, MIR.
Corey Ball and Mr.. Albro Ball, Newark.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-13

a bill permitting the taking of suckers
by the use OF net. That's no joke.
Several Of the committees have been
away on trips to the different state IT.
stitutious during the past week. 1t
makes h very pleasant diversion for them.
g. +. Clarke of Island Pond was in
Montpelier Monday to attend the pull
lie hearing Of the Committee on Taxa
ton.
Senator Vance is back at his desk aft
er a weeks absence on account of illness
The Senator has made many friends
among the members and all were glad
OF his speedy recovery.
COLBY STODDARD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-13
EAST HAVEN

! Dexter Woodward and children OF
Lyndon are visiting friends and relatives
in town for while.
! Dale Donahue will accompany his
father to Montpelier for weeks stay.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
iiosford is i'll and it is feared he has
whooping cough.
Mrs. Fred Berry and little girls OF
Newark are stopping with her sister
Mrs. James Donahue, for a week.
Mrs. Jessie McFarling of St. Johns.
bury was with her mother, Mrs. Fidelis
| Foster, part OF last Week.
Mrs. Hattie (BalD Collins has re.
turned to her home at Montpelier. She
/ was called here by the death of hel
father, Arnold Ball. Warner Ball has
also returned to his home at Nashua, n
II.
Mrs. r. j. NJ. Gage and daughter,
Helen Martin, of Keene, N. H., are visit
ing relatives aud friends in town.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Foster and baby
visited at Edmond Smiths last Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Boulrisse visited friends
at Lyndonvlle last Sunday.
Arnold Bali was born in Newark, Vt,
May 1926, a son of Lucius and Harriet
Humphrey Ball, and died at his late
home in this place Tuesday evening,
November 8, after an illness Of few
weeks of cancer of the stomach. Mr.
Ball settled in East Haven more than
thirty years ago, and has always been
an active, energetic man, who has ever
taken lively interest in all matters that
would aid his town. He was frequently
called upon to hoid public office, always
to the satisfaction of his townspeople.
tie served his town twenty.three years
as constable and collector, four years as
lister, six years as road commissioner,
and in 1902 was elected to represent East
Haven in the General Assembly. lie
was also ever ready with willing hand
to assist in sickness. Mr.. Bali was an
honest, upright man, respected by ali,
In 1868 he married Amelia l.. Walter
and their union has been blessed by four
children, three of whom are living Hat