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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26

| gain the prize. The rubber stood game all anu
in favor of her opponents.
The dealer had nothing but some high cino anu
| an unguarded king OF diamonds; the rest were NOT
higher than nine spots She passed the make 10
her partner the poor player. who MADE II He'
When dummy laid down her hand II re'ed,eu
only three hearts headed by the jack good spaues
and weak diamonds. Winning with such Ihahe
was impossible.
The dealer said nothing. but her anger gre" as
she lost trick after trick. and saw the prize van"
ishing After the hand was played she leaheu o'ei
10 dummy and asked: .
Heavens name induced you TO make it hearts with
such cards. ,.,,,
Dummy" drew herself up and stihened Visipiy.
NY dear departed father taught me 10 play
rb;st she said with much dignity. He was
wonderful player. and told me always when IN
doubt to make it hearts He used 10 gel very Ho'
with me If I did not do exactly what he sain r
well" retorted her exasperated partner
sincerely hone your dear departed father is now
getting it just hot as he deserves.
They are no longer on speaking terms
4 spicy exchange of compliments between two
plavers was overheard at another brldge parry
given recently in Washington by the vile OF
Representative
One of the 1,lavers a bad loser insisted that the
honor score had been properly added 10 heI
and the player who was keeping the score TOOK
execution TO the remark. After a little argument
they played In peace until the last fuooer was
started and then the poor loser announced SUI
denly in a loud tone of voice;
1t is extraordinary, but true. that the player
who keeps the score always wins the prize II
has happened in that way at the last TWO pfiGse
r+iae 7 was invited to- And she laughed dis
agreeably.
This proved too much for the other woman's
temper.
oh then it is obvious that you must nave beeh
keeping the score" she retorted
The arrow struck home, for the bad losers meth
DDS AT the bridge table had often been questioned
and from then peace was at a discount at that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
4 NEEDED RESOLUTION.

The Rev. DR.. William r. Huntington. of New
York said recently that 1t more dangerous
to be a railway brakeman than to be a
derer and proved his assertion with statistics
showing that one murderer in seventy-three was
hanged whereas brakeman in thirty was
killed.
Discussing this startling fact the other day
DR.. Huntington said that the widespread spirit
of selfshness was doubt responsible.
I'VE incline" he said, Ito put ourselves too far
ahead OF other people. We could all make
better new year resolution than to be less
selfish. As ii is. too much like the art
student.
There was. you know, a poor Vermont art
student who shared a studio bedroom with q
journalist from Wisconsin.
THE Vermonter went out one morning to do
the marketing and brought home two chops
He laid them on the table, and the cal leaped I'D
and devoured one.
Hang it, he said to his Wisconsin friend
the cat has eaten your chop"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
NOT PLAYING FAVORITES.

One night early in February a large bridge party
given by the wife Of a wealthy Westerner.
Just before midnight supper was announced and
the guests stopped playing The individual scores
added and then the foOtnan entered with the
prizes on a silver salyer Before the hostess dis
tributed them she announced.
Just a moment, l you TO understand that
each of these prizes cost the same
The guests made no COMMENSURATE they had
left the house
During Lent bridge club o. eight members was
organized by many women. who were in mourn
ing They decided having prizes would be too much
like playing for stakes, each member put 80
cents the table and The person with the highest
score took the s.. These eight women have vehe-
rnently denounced the custom OF playing bridge
Cor money and would be Mortified if they were
accused Of gambling.
Z woman who gave bridge party recently in
vited good and bad players promscuousy. One table
had three good players and one Indifferent player.
although the last thought she played extremely
well When they were playing the last game OF
the final rubber the good player with the highest
score was the dealer. She very keen win
ming and only needed that particular rubber to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
BREAKS IN MAKES
AT BRIDGE TABLE
HAIR PCFFS THAT DIDN'T
MATCH.
Likescisc Some RePTtce and a
Pointer on Etiquette for tnin-
structed HOstesScs

Amusing stories Of queer plays at bridge are go
tng the rounds Of Washington society There have
many bridge parties during the winter and the
game has been played with undated zeal
Six weeks ago club formed, comprising
well known young married women, 10 meet once a
week during Lent There TO be no prizes at
Zach meeting but each member was 10 contribute
cents. the individual were to be kept, and
the last meeting the woman with the highest
score receive prize selected and purchased
by the hostess who entertained at that time.
The last meeting came in Easter week The
hostess was the wife of We'll known man She
rather undecided what TO buy for prize; sill
frames. and bonbon dishes had been used
SO often. Deciding be at least original. she
purchased set OF puffs for the hair. 1t will be
original, useful and ornamental she told her
husband. But the woman who won the prize had
q superabundance of bright red hair and the puffs
a dark brown. The guest took exception TO
the prize and refused 10 be pacifed- The hostess
volunteered to buy them from her and sent her a
check for the amount but the offer was declined,
and SO far no member Of the club has been able
10 straighten the tangle caused by the Inisfit
plIfre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM
Hoe Shall Man Get Food With
out York?
Hashimura Togo. In Golfers Weekly.

When Hon Taft make Presidential Speech to
idle laboring classes in n. " of recently one Hun
gty Man in audience send up following question TO
know:
How can 1 get job & food when I have not
got it?"
Hon. Taft. which had been answering with nronont
delivery such fearful difficult questions like "How
to shut up the Tarifr?" What was diving speech
OF Ralph Waldo Emerson WAS Hamlet insane ~
etc, make moment OF solum hesitation before large
simplicity OF that Hungry Man question
How can 1 get job g. food when | have not
got it?'
For sixty-four seconds OF clock-time he nause
wiping dew-drop from neck, then standing seri-
ously with elbows in pockets. he make following
famous reply:
God knowsi"
Mr. Editor. don't not believe that Hon Taft
referred that reply 10 higher authority because of
ignorance inside Of brain Hon Taft il kind G.
wise Judge OF considerable practice-then why lie
not able to answer In CT seconds that Question what
laboring classes have been enquiring to know in
North Dakota, South Dakota. Europe Asia and
Africa for e centuries? How can he be very nice
President for these L. S. If not?
Maype-so Hon. Taft will give some serious brain-
thought TO this problem before nomina ton day IL
he Is 100 busy with himself to do II, japanese Boy
VIII told him how to find out. Co. please at once
and read editorial-page OF Hon Hearst where all
Great Questions including marriage socialism M
derwear care OF teeth, religion horseracng etc Is
answered to delicious satisfaction Of sII nersops
who read nothing else. Hon. Taft would not say
God only knows!' after such instructive course
of reading.
But IN the mean while. what have happen to that
Hungry Man? II he is still waiting for mealtin,s
he must be enjoying considerable Social Unrest.
because Hunger and Social Unrest are vary ~.
ttonate chums. Hon. Wiltshire have heard If th,.
Hungry Man question How to get food whom nat
sos III ana hon. Wushirs answer with considara-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
BASEBALL
With Opening Of Season Nortal'ty
4mOng GrandmOthers Increases.

John # McCnteheon. In AppI-ton's Magazine for May
Once more the time has arrived when We the ma
ton hastily glance over the headlines on the nrst
mage of our morning paper, and then carefully
spread out the sheet at the sporting page tlt II
against the sugar bowl, anC almost forget that We
are at the table. We the nation taking our
baseball with our breakfast food, toast and coHee
Our wife uses sugar in her coffee She wants
the sugar bowl. We the head of the family frown
and grumble bit when our attention is taken
from the page long enough to pass the sugar bowl
and find something else against which to tilt the
paper. We haven't said word. Our wife has
muttered something but ali We hear is the crack
OF the the TRADE from the bleachers against
the murderous umpire. Finally do speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
THE OTERSTRICT LIBRARIAN

Postmaster General Meyer, at a dinner In
Washington was advocating postal banks
These banks" he said have SO many good
points and so few bad ones that they who find
fault with them have to exaggerate and dwell
their defects like old librarian used to
know.
This librarian was very strict and censorious
Once, when was a boy, L returned volume of
Scott to him. He, as usual, looked closely into
the books condition before marking 1t off on nv
card.
Page &c. he said. glaring at me over his
spectacles. "a hole Then he turned the leaf
Page co. he added. another hole"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
A LESSON IN GRAMMAR.

Can 1 have piece Of pie. mother?"
Say may l. Johnny, not can l."
We'll. mother may / have a piece Of pie ?"
mo. Johnny, you cant"-Lippincotta
Arizona republican., 1908-10-18

Monday As leader for this particular day have selected lines of Trimmed Hats and shall them at $5 There included in this great collection of M
 several hundreds of the most elegant and stylish exclusive models The effects embrace copies Paris and London Hats which equaled beauty the productions of Mners well choice master Yors famed millinery OS m Just for Monday at, choice .c'OO
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
AMUSING.

Gov. J. R Hindman made rather an
amusing speech at the anti-tuberculo-
sis meeting held at the Methodist
church, few evenings ago. The Gov
ernor is in favor of stamping out the
disease, and would be glad If remedy
could be found that would be effective.
But when the doctors are all at sea, he
can see no remedy in sight. Since the
days of Adam it has been claimed that
the disease is hereditary now they say
it is not hereditary, but contagious. and
if the discussion IS kept up throughout
the country, said Governor Hindman,
sit will not be,iong until every person
with a tickling cough will be quaran-
tined" Continuing he said; "My wife
is now in California. She has slight
throat trouble-nothing the matter
with her lungs, and l do not want the
lines drawn so she can not get home"
He made number of other amusing
hits, keeping the audience in a fine hui
NOR. If the Governor would suggest
relief he would say give consumptiJ es
open air treatment.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
NOW and Then.

Two weeks ago Mr.. R. M. Briley,
who was born and reared in Russell
county, four miles from Greensboro,
arrived in Columbia with the view of
visiting his old home, and to spend a
few weeks with relatives in the neigh.
borhood, after being absent twenty
nine years. When he left this country
there were quite number of distillers
in Russell county, turning out annually
a great many gallons of apple and peach
brandy, Mr.. Brlley being small dis
tiller himself. He was anxious to get
few gallons of peach brandy to take
to Louisiana where he now resides.
Upon reaching Columbia he visited
the Office of Mr.. F R. Winfrey, whom
he had known from early boyhood, and
after hearty shake of the hand, his
mission was made known. Mr.. Win
frey informed him that his people were
all dead; that his old homestead had
been RACED, and there was not even a
sign of his old still-house left; that
this country was strictly temperance
locality, and that neither brandy nor
whisky could be procured for love nor
money.
"Well," said Mr.. Briley. eff my peo-
pie are all dead and every body is
preaching temperance-no peach hran-
dy in the country, I will return to
Louisiana" and he took the first hack
for his home in the Sunny South.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
THE N. & F. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.


Our number has been recruited in the
past week, and we now have nearly
sixty in attendance, With the excep-
ton of a few boarders, the pupils in
the school are residents of Columbia
and its vicinity.
Miss Fannie Smythe is now a men,
Der of our faculty. having taken charge
of the Normal Department.
Mr.. Ohlenmacher's class is again IA
nous in the history of our school, for
its enthusiasm, energy and interest.
The classes in Musical History and
Harmony have been organized, and
meet on Monday and Thursday after
moons. A lecture period has been ar
ranged also, in which the pupils Of the
department have the advantage of
short lecture on composers, with illus.
trating passages.
Miss Trabue has resumed her work
at the M. & F., and began work with
her class Monday, We are glad to
have the art studio open again, and
congratulate the management upon
Miss Trabue's services.
DR.. and Mrs. Grissom have several
boarders from Midtown and Bliss.
We are interested in new spelling
book called Words" which is an i'm
provement over McGuffey's.
A class in English History has been
formed for the Fifth grade.
Miss Mabel Conover has recovered
from an attack of Tonsilitis.
Miss Mary D. Patteson has been alb
sent from school since the new year,
on account of sickness.
Master Creel Beck is better, but
still confined to the house.
Master JarIes Hereford Is able to
be in school again after being absent
several weeks.
Mrs. Luther Williams of Montpelier,
spent Thursday night with her daught-
er, Miss Mary. who is attending school
= hsre.S
The pupils of the M. & F. thank the
courtesySf the News for this space al
lowed them, and are glad for opportu-
mites to show the public something Of
what we are doing, and something of the
spirit and pride we have in our school.
Ella Todd.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
BACK TO TIE OLD HOME.

Mr.. S. G. McClister, wife and chill
dren, who have been living in EIida,
New Mexico, for the past two years,
returned to this county last Saturday
night and Sunday morning went out to
their former neighborhocd
A News man met Mr. McCisrer at
the Columbia Hotel and made inquiry
about all Adair county people now 10
Gated at Elida. He stated that some
of them were getting along nicely, ma
king little money, and that others
were not doing so well. He thinks that
New Mexico will eventually be great
country; and that Kentuckians who are
there with some capital will be rich
some day if they will hold their proper
ty. Mr.. McClister had a deed to 160
acres which he sold to Mr.. Gee. w.
Robertson for a fair price. Mr.. Nc
Clister further said that the panic
struck the moneyless men hard in and
about Elida, but they hoped for better
times in few months.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

while using all his available means to
educate himself, Mr.. Reed could not give
as freely as he desired. but told Mr..
Conover that later on he would contrib
ute. The check is proof Of his stead
fastness of purpose, is evidence of sue
cess, and marks him as a. true man in
the right road that leads to desirable
end. Too many young men forget, or
become utterly Indifferent to the well
fare of the old home and it's institu-
tions, while only few give manifesto
lions of their love when up against the
battles of life in a distant land. 'Kob
Reed as we call him, is an exception
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
DIDN'T MAKE MUCH EFFORT.

Mr.. w. R Lyon, native Columbian,
who now resides at Campbellsville,
should feel proud, and justly so,
of the record he made last year as a
travelling salesman.
He represents HI. Wedekind & Co.,
wholesale grocers Of Louisville, and du-
ing the year 1907 he sold 500, 600 worth
of groceries. 1t is impossible to head a
boy who received his training at Column
bia. Wherever you find them, matters
not their avocation. they are in the lead.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
NIGHT RIDING.

This night ridin' business in Kentucky
Is keeping the Governor awake
o'nights,
And l don't blame him one iota
In using force to put down their spite.
What's the use of burning up good to-
bacco,
When it can be sold for ready cash,
Just because you won't join the Society
And let them cause you to crash?
There is one thing most certain
When Augustus E. Wilson sets his
head
About the tobacco situation,
The Night Riders had better be in
their beds.
Fred Mclean.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
COMMENDABLE.

Mr.. Robert Reed, son of Mr..
E. w. Reed, of this city, holds
a good position in Port Arthur,
Texas, and while performing the
duties that make him a valuable man
for the large firm with which he is as
ISOLATED, yet he has not forgotten his
old home, and his obligations hereto
fore assumed. Last week Mr.. Ray
Conover, Treasurer of the Columbia
Christian Church, received letter
from the above mentioned young man
with q check for $40, and instructed
him to place it to his credit in the
church. Before leaving Columbia, and
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
THE FAITHFUL FEW.

Last Sunday was very disagreeable
day, and but few people ventured out
from their respected homes. Notwith-
standing the fierce winds and the steady
down pour of chilly rain, Rev. J. C.
Cook went to Zion and filled his regular
appointment. We learn from Bro.
Cook that the most attentive listeners
to his discourse were Mr.. Burton Yates
and wife, Mr.. 10 Willis and Mr.. Melvin
ConOver.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
FOR SALE.

l have 10 acres of land, half in culti-
walton, the rest in timber, well watered,
a good 5-room house, good out building,
a store house, % by 46a feet, with a
stock of goods that will invoice from
$1,000 to $1,000. Post office in store. AS
good stand as can be secured in Taylor
county. l want to sell on account of
my health. Call or write me if inter-
ested in an investment of this kind.
(7-2m) w. T. ELDER, Atchison, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

DIR. w. R. Grissom and wife enter
tanned all the physicians in Columbia,
Rev. A. R. Kasey and Mr.. j. H. Young
last Thursday. A magnificent dinner
was spread, consisting of substantials
and all the deIicacies of the season.
DIR. and Mrs. Grissom sent invitations
to every physician in the county, and
those absent, were very much regretted.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

We learn from Mr.. John @. Alexan-
der, who spent Monday night in Co
lumbia, that our old friend, Mr.. Creed
Haskins, is quite sick at his home in
Campbellsville. We are real sorry to
chronicle this information, but trust
that in very short time we, will be
able to announce that he has fully re-
covered; and we are sure that Adair
county will join us in the wish, as Mr..
Haskins is known and very much liked
throughout it's domain.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

First grand concert of the season
given by ,le Columbia Brass Band,
Saturday night Jan 18th at the court
house, assisted by best local talent of
the city and their new director, Prof.
A. J. Boyer, musician of acknowledged
ability, also an accomplished violinist.
Program will consist of violin solo, vocal
selections, recitations and Brass quar-
tets and duets
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

An opportunity is now presented the
Adair county young ladies to convince
the public of their popularity. Enter
the News contest and secure handsome
gold watch, bracelet, ring or brooch.
1t is a merit contest, not the hanson
est young lady, but the one who can
command the most friends. Read the
advertisement in the News
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
NEEDED LEGISLATION.

There ought to be some legislation on
the mode of travel and transporting ov-
er pixies. For instance the pike from
here to Campbellsville. For some time
this highway has been in fearful con-
dition, especially from Cane Valley to
Campbellsville, and there is a reason
for it, and it is not neglect on the part
of the President of the pike, but on &C
count of the manner logs are hauled
from Cane Valley to Campbellsville
For some time the Mclean Lumber
Company has been hauling logs from
the Page land to the railroad, using a
traction engine to which is hooked three
large wagons loaded with logs. AS a
result, the pike is cut to pieces, MAX
ing travel very rough for light vehicles.
The law fixes the toll for traction en-
CINE, but at the time the rate was fixed,
the character of work the engine is do
ing between Cane Valley and Campbells-
vile was not considered. The stock
holders Of pixies ought to be protected
The week Of prayer closed last Sun.
day night at the Christian Church with
two short and interesting talks from
Rev. J. C. Cook and Rev. A. r. Kasey.
The services during the week were fair
ly well attended and very much enjoyed.
At these meetings laymen were given
an opportunity to express their views,
and speeches were made by Judge H.
C. Baker, Gov. J. R. Hindman and MIR.
PAUL Smythe.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

have good 2 story z room dwelling
near my mill for sale. Near an acre of
ground embracing yard and garden goes
with it, Good out buildings and every
thing in good repair. also have
a good building lot for sale. and will
build house on it to suit the purchaser.
w. R. Myres,
8-4t Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY.

The Lindsey Wilson now has $50 pu-
pills in attendance, large majority of
them from distance. The dormitories
are full, but the management has rent
ed rooms near the campus, from good
families, and are ready to take care of
all that will come. The January OPEN
ing was the largest the institution has
ever had.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

If you know yourself to be as much as
one year in arrears to The News send in
the amount at once as we are forced
to obey the order of the Postmaster
General which means that every SUBJ
scriber due the office as much as a
dollar will be cut from our list the first
of February.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

w. H. C. Sandidge, Union.
]. F. Roach, Pierces chapel.
j. F. Barger, Pleasant Hill.
2. 7. Williams, Mt Pleasant.
H. T. lessee, Smiths grove.
j. M. Pierce, Freedom.
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
7. ]. Wade, Cane Valley.
j. A. Johnston. iElroy
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15
CIRCUIT COURT.

The following number of cases are
locked for Circuit Court, beginning
next Monday:
Nine appearances.
Eleven equity.
There are seventy commonwealth
cases, twenty.six felony and forty-four
misdemeanor. Only three or four Of
the twenty-six felony cases will be be-
fore the court.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Hutchinson who fell in the fire last
week and was badly burned about the
face and hands, is getting along very
nicely. 1t is gratifying to state that
the little fellow will not be disfgured.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

Mr.. A. r. Feese finished a tobacco
bed, 80 yards square, the first day of
January. On the same day his ewes
found nine lambs. MIR. Feese thinks
this good omen.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-01-15

Mrs. James Edwards, whose maiden
name was Tut, died at her late home,
in Hart county, last week. She was a
first cousin Of Mr.. N. M. Tut, and
was in Columbia during the session Of
the last Louisville Conference.