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The Florida agriculturist., 1909-03-01

fat and strong as they had never peeh
before in their cramped city home MY
dear wife, always delicate, likewise telt
the tonic effects of the free country lie,
nlentv of rich milk and cream, fresh
Vegetables and fruit, to say nothing OF
the new home interests. For every land
owner knows that it makes one feel proud
and contented to sit down under ones
own vine and fig tree, and to know
that no other fellow has the power to
turn him out, and that all the fixing up
and improvements are not for the benefit
of someone else. That's the way my
wife and felt about living in our own
home. and the work we did, and the work
we planned for the future was some
thing wonderful to us,-and to our
friends. We knew the latter folks were
having their fun out of our enthusiasm,
but little we cared for that.
The bulk of my stocks was in one
silver mine, the bonds those of certain
railroad. All at once the mine shut
down. The silver lode had come to an
abrupt end; it had been worked for
years. paying less and less, until all at
once it's stock owners found their stock
OAA'
That was fearful blow to me, my in
come reduced one-half. But we consoled
ourselves as best we might by the thought
of the railroad bonds and the sale of our
cattle and sheep in the spring. How could
we dream that, the railroad was so heav-
ily involved in debt that it would be
put in the hands of receiver, and
found utterly insolvent? Or that a
terrible blizzard and continuous snow
on the ground would freeze and starve
to death all our cattle and sheep? Yet
that is what happened Our income was
gone and gone beyond the hope of recov-
cry. The one thing left which could be
converted into money was our little
ranch, our home
Did we sit down in despair? No.
Left to myself, I might have done so,
being mere man, but [ had a better
half, you see, and she had woman's
moral courage, which, nine times out of
ten, is greater than mans.
Harry" said she, when we had real
lied the last stroke of our misfortunes,
the loss of our live stock, eve must
sell this place."
"Our home!" I exclaimed. "And
where shall we go? Don't forget that I
have no money left to go into business
again. The best [ could do would be to
get a clerkship and rent a small house
in town."
ooh, what a dear old goose you are!"
exclaimed the plucky little woman, her
big brown eyes fairly sparkling, "don't
you see what we can do when we have
sold this ranch and have shaken off the
lase of the fetters that have chained us
fast to this bleak spot %
She fourished the last copy of the good
old Florida Agriculturist over my head.
We had taken the paper for years, for,
by the way, we had always looked long
ingly towards a home in that sunny
land, but had never seen our way to
raise our anchor from it's old moorings.
But now the cable had been cut for us
most effectually, once for all.
"Now, don't you see what we can do
at last ?" asked my Mollie.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-03-01

where 1t Will grow Dlg. OO W HAoAAu',
and snap our fingers at stocks and
bonds and business risks and clerkships
and blizzards and all the other horrld
things that have tried to down U.S."
Lets do it!" cried I, catching her
hopeful spirit, and her hands. And then
we laughed like a couple of children,
who were planning a little frolic
And after all we were not much more,
for l was only twenty-five and Molhe
twenty three. but then we still had each
other and the twins, and plenty of pluck,
and over all this the good Lord to take
care Of us, as we never doubted He
would.
'Now. Henry Crawford" said my wife,
putting her hand on my shoulders, and
shaking me to and fro by way OF en-
phasis, Il want you to listen to my
words and make a note of them. All
these losses are blessing in disguise.
Some day you will see it, and then don't
forget that [, even little I, predicted it.
| shall remember and say. L told you
so.' Only for this upset, we would have
sat still and growled and grumbled at
the cold and the blizzards instead Of
turning our backs on them forever, and
our faces to sunny Florida. Dame For
tune has given us the Irish hint we
needed, to 60 hence and be happy in the
sunshine instead of supinely staying here
to freeze. Just think how happy the
children will be playing out doors all the
year round instead of being shut up in
the house more than half the time. And
l mean to get we'll and strong too.
Don't you worry, my boy, we are coming
out ON top yet"
And so it was settled, of course. 1t
was Mollie who said SO, and was she not
the ruler of all Of us, big and little?
Accordingly 1 offered my land for sale,
and as it was located conveniently to the
city, with good house, barn and out
buildings, it soon found purchaser, who
took over everything, furniture, farm
ing implements, horse and vehicles. When
everything was settled up, drew sigh
of relief. At last [ was free of busi-
ness cares and losses, and of worthless
stocks and bonds. Land was the only
kind of property that [ had really re-
lied on.a as lasting, provided that no mort
gage were put on it to sink it under it's
nominal owners feet. And, as you see,
it was my own little piece of land that
saved me from absolute ruin. At is was,
[ had clear two thousand dollars to
the good, and owed no man a dollar.
[ had friends, who urged me to remain
among them, and several positions as
clerk, bookkeeper or salesman were Of
fered But I gratefully declined them
all. My wife and [ had thought deeply
over our future course. We had not come
lightly to our decision, but had carefully
weighed the pros and cons from every
point of view. Setting aside the question
of climate altogether, important as it
was, we felt that there was always a
dangerous surplus of clerks, bookkeepers
and statesmen, with a dozen applicants
for every vacant position, with the ever
present possibility of the successful ap-
plicant eventually being thrown out,
because of the risks and vicissitudes of
business life. At the best, the clerk,
bookkeeper and salesman are likely to
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
SHAW DECLINES TO TALK OF
DOMESII( DIFFERENCES

Boston. April 30.-State Senator
James +. Shaw. OF Worcester. prcsi.
dent of the Worcester Consolidated
street railway. whose sou was taken
from his mother i'm santa Barbara.
cat, today. refused to make any state
ment regarding the affair until he had
consulted with his lawyers. He en-
pressed no surprise when informed OF
What had taken place.
senator shaw parted from his wifi,
about two years ago. Before marriag,
she was Miss Grace Eldridge, daugh-
ter of II Fisher Eldridge, a wealthy
brewer OF Portsmouth. n. H.. The
son Went with his mother to Ports
mouth and last summe an attempt
was made by the father to obtain pos
session OF the child, who was then in
Worcester. Before legal proceedings
could be instituted, the mother and
child lett the state, ana 1t is under.
stood went TO New York.
The young man, Marble, who Is
said To have been with Mrs, Shaw in
Santa Barbara, was Shaw's chauffeur.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
NEW SOVEREIGN DESCRIBED
A. lnDn jan Ill IA IA

London. AprIl 5U~ THO Dab INIH-
graphs Constantinople correspondent
IN 4 pen picture of the suitar as ht
appeared az The 5clamiik said.
Nobody knows what he thinks. H.
N.id nothing Many believe he feiRnrd
Ignorance ana Indifference Ia order to
save his own life aud 70 look NJ him
today it appears as II the situation wlli
continue one cun only re1d IN mis-
profrudiug eyes good natnfed ingcni
ousnrss and almost intanfile curiosity
which contrasts strangely with Dr.
aged appearance lie certainly is guu.i
but weak. ] was unable Ia see ln
him q sovereign Of the new epoch d.
reofganizer u Turkey, q sultan of
progress.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

tinople from the Mosque of St So
phia today. where the new sovereign
prayed for nearly an hour This SIM
plieity MS tn strong contrast with
the pomn with Which Abdul Hamid
was wont to 80 and say his prayers.
and Is taken as an evidence or the
democratic tendencies 81 the new
ruler. His majesty entered st So
phia through the sultan door. which
has not been opened for twenty six
years. the last occasion being when
Abdul lIamid took Rudolph, thr
crown prince Of Austria. TO tho
inosque.
The ome the sultan stepped out
Of his carriage on the red carpet
leading into The building q priest IN %
black robe cut ihs tbF9ats Of two
rams and the facrificial blood flowed
almost 10 the fcet Of the nov ruler.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
MOE IIAMOIsS iOH iIIE
OF pIspDSIp SULTAN. EfIDNI

Paris. Arm 30 -rciegraphing from
Constantinople the MATHIS correspond
cnt SAYS that Abdul Hand probnplN
VIII be transferred from salohlha Z"
Monastlr as furious mpha SURROUND
tie villa where he BE lodged. clamof-
ing for his head and the troops nave
alffieuttV In kceplng Them buck
sarhe former sultan the cores
pondent adds. Committed an nhomlh-
able crime on the day of the entry "i
The troops into Constnntiuopie Mao
with despair ana ioalouay he shot dead
his ~favofiie. a bcautlful GttoAssiaN
airi. eighteen years old
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
PRESIDENTS RELATIVE
DEFENDANT IN SUIT

Chicago. April 30-Mrs ANN sin
ION TAFT. wife of Charles = Tait OF
Cincinnati. and sistcr-in law Of irosl'
dent TAFT. Is made a defendant IN "a
ri1i Of Injunction filed here today 10y
Mort II. singer. president OF the ~
Sale theater company
The bill asks that Mra. Taft owner
Of the theater property be restrained
from interfering with the theatricht
company possession and asks the rN
tension for five years of a letse when
expires tomorrow nt midnight
II ~ alleged that Mrs Tart ana
Charles W Murphy, president of the
chicago National baseball club, nave
entered into a conspiracy TO dotraud
the complainant of his rights y Go
operate q thcntcr for their w bcno-
fit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
LIES WITH DYING BREATH
TO SAVE MURDER0US WIFE

Cleveland. April go Although hcl
husband declared in 20 DIVING breath
that he had committed suicide. Joy
shooting himself Mrs. l.. NJ bingham
admitted 10 the police here today shc
vas his murderer.
y shot him hocHusc hc threatened
10 desert me- said SHE He mas
treated me cruelty
Mrs bingham waived "a preliminary
hearing ana was locked up.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
WOMEN FIGHT DUEL
WITH KNIVES
One COMPLIANT Falls With Fatal
Cash Below Heart Other,
Badly Hurt Saved by Sur
9e0n,


Lester. WASH. April Mrs. Joe
Burncs ana AIRS :. Camrell. wives of
loggers. fought q bloody duel With
butcher knives late last night as a re-
suit of which the former mas a fatal
cash below the heart The others
life was saved by che quick arrival
on a special engine from Cteelum of a
doctor who seWed up an artery i'm hol
wrist barely In time to prevent her
bleeding to death. The women are
said to have quarrclcd over Kitchen
utensils which they had borrowed
suddenly each darted into her cabin
ana seized a butcher knife They met
In the dim light thrown 10y a lamp
through an open cabin door and be-
gan the combat which continued until
both fen.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

"a a man who can't see good In any
pcrson or thing, It's "A habit caused
by a dlsordefed liver. II yon ! mat
YOU are beginning TO see things
through blue spectacles, treat your
liver to a good cleaning out process
with Billiards. Herbine. a sure cure
for constipation, dyspepsia, indiges-
ton. sick headache. ~billousness, All
liver. stomach and bowel troubles.
For sale by j. n. O'Rielly Co.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

ST. Louis. April So.-rhe United
states circuit court Of appeals today
affirmed the sentence of five wears
imprisonment IN the federal peniten-
.tiary at LcaNcnworth against :. u
Harper. former cashier OF tac First
National bank at Miami. Okla Har.
per's offence was a false report or
the banks condition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

nate the whole magazine world for that month. Its contributors
are writers whose stories have made them famous the world over.
It's Illustrators have made their everlasting mark on the pages of his
tory. OF all the popular magazines it has had the largest number Of
paidin-advance subscriptions ever since its first number appeared.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

Oklahoma city, Okla, April go
John w. Gates purchased a block ol
land here today to be used as a term
inal for the Fort Smith y Western
railway which is to build to oklahoml
city from Prague. Okla
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

OUR WORK OF LAUNDERING
lon LADIES' COLLARS, SHIRT
WAISTS, SKIRTS AND DUCK
SUITS Is UNSURPASSED. IMPER-
IAL LAUNDRY, RACK OF POST
OFFICE
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

gamatod copper ana the United
Metals selling company. with "a NUM-
hcr Of strong independent Interests
are RHid 90 favor the project
The combination is suggested with
a Wow to regulating production,
eliminating competition and introduce
ing further economies IN the industry.
- -:
Those who may desire TO obtain re-
served seats for Col. Twitchclls lee
turo Monday evening next, can obtain
the same at Matson's.
Reserved Seats for COL Twltcholrs
lecture are now al sale at Matson s..
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Bourbon County Farm Notes.

Hogs are higher than before the days
of civil war and choice fat porkers are
bringing eight cents per pound.
All kinds of farm produce is selling
well. Dressed chickens are bringing
20 cents per pound. and turkeys from
q )-2 to % cents per pound.
The wife of tenant on the farm of
Mr.. Jas. E. Clay sold forty-two head
Of turkeys few days ago at 16 cents
per pound. Bringing him In Sl35 for
Christmas money.
Eggs are now higher than oranges.
Butter is scarce and is selling at from
80 to al cents per pound, with sweet
milk at 80 cents per gallon.
The corn crop is an excellent one
both as to quantity and quality. Jonn
Pridemore is shocking field of fifty
acres that is averaging one and a half
barrels TO the shock. Corn is being
delivered to merchants at prices from
$2.75 to So per barrel.
Hemp is rotting nicely and will be
ready for the break by January l. The
crop is better than last years and viii
add nearly $500, 200 to the bank &C
counts of Bourbon farmers.
+ Aimee and Mussinon have purchased
up to this time nearly two million
pounds of tobacco from Bourbon Farm
ers. paying them. an aggregate o.
$3.50, 900, and will turn over near $50,
600 more before the holidays are over
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Study OF the Consultations.

The annual study Of the constelIa-
tions by the class in astronomy at
Bourbon College Thursday night was
an enjoyable and Interesting event,
held in connection with an invitation
to former graduates of Daughters
College in Harrodsburg. to be present
of whom Mrs. Thompson, the lady
principal of the college was among the
number The night was beautiful,
clear and cold and afforded a splendid
view of the heavens.
Four ofsthe planets shown with I'M
usual splendor and during the hours
of observation more than forty constel-
latiOns were studied. interpreted with
lectures by the teacher of the class,
Mrs. Anna Belle Goddard.
A delightful luncheon was served al
midnight after which the study was
resumed until almost the dawn of day
in order that view of the late winter
considerations might be observed.
Those present as former graduates oil
Daughters College were Mrs. Nj. G.
Thompson, Mrs. Cassius NJ. Clay, Mrs
Laura Virgins. Mrs. Sallie Moran
Clay, Mrs. v. K. Ship. Mrs Brics
Steele, Mrs. Fanniebelle Sutherland
Mrs. w. L. Yerkes. Miss Etha Vanars
dale and Mrs. Rosa Payne.
Other guests for toe delightful
event were Miss Virginia Board, Mrs
T. G. Belle. Mrs. E. G. Saulsbery
Mrs. William Remington, Mrs. Ger
trude Smoot and MISS Ida Darsie.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Prosperous Citizens Patronize
Home Institution.

Mr.. ]. A. Wagner. one of Bourbon's
self-made men, who by thrift and in
dustry has accumulated a nice sum,
bought farm and erected handsome
home, has made his family an elegant
Christmas present in the shape of
several loads of fine furniture which
left the furniture emporium of J. T.
Hinton, in Paris, Friday morning.
Every thing needed in the way of fur
nirure, carpets. rugs. bric-a brac, filled
three of the Hinton furniture cars that
drove to Mr.. Wagner's new home to
decorate its rooms. brighten its walls
and to add cheer to the festivities of
the holiday season. Mr.. Wagner came
to Bourbon number of years ago ac-
companied by his brother, Mr.. George
w. Wagner. who also saved his earn
ings, erected new home anC
furnished it from the varied assert.
ment of goods shown by Mr.. Hinton,
/ whose store is unexcelled by any ir
Central Kentucky, and which is now
the advance headquarters of Santa
Claus, being stocked on four floors
with everything substantial and desir
able in the furniture line, including
household novelties of every descrip
| ton.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Biggest Week OF the 1909 Season
and the Biggest Average Was
Reached Week Ending Decem-
Der llth.

When the Lexington Tobacco Ware
house sold on Monday over 200, 900
pounds at an average of $l4 rs and on
Wednesday 2G3, 900 pounds makin an
average for entire week. of Sl4.3 with
large percentage of common tobacco
on SALE
The Lexington" was crowded the
entire week. but L. M. Land cashier
assisted by ]. S. Turner and W. II.
Reynolds. expert accountants from the
Eastern loose markets makes it possi-
BILE for him to pay each customer with
in 3 minutes after his tobacco is sold.
Our self registering scales in charge
of r. l.. Crenshaw and Roger Jones
makes a mistake in weighing impossi
bile.
j. N. Gibbons, the best Burley auc-
tloneer ON the market, with w. F.
Land and d. w. Peed as salesmen t
push your tobacco and b. E. Allen to
see that your every interest is pro-
tected.
w. A. Fowler and and Will Dale TO
unload and place your tobacco on the
floor in proper condition. makes the
Lexington Tobacco Warehouse the best
sales Hoor in Lexington.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14

Miss Louise Davis and Mr.. Charles
Offutt Boardman were united in mar
riage on Friday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. SnowdeB, in
Covington. The announcement of the
marriage of this popular young couple
was a great surprise to their many
friends. The bride and Mrs. Snowden,
who was formerly Miss Ella Kriener,
of this city, were intimate friends, the
latter having recently married. She
was guest at the SnOwden home,
where the preparations for the we'd
ding were arranged. The groom left
Paris Friday afternoon at 3 80 or
Louisville and Nashville, his destina.
ton being unknown, until long dis.
lance telephone message later in the
evening announced the marriage.
The bride is the pretty and attrac
tive daughter of Mrs. Mary IRELAND
Davis, and is a niece of MIR. John T.
Ireland, of Lexington, and Mr.. Franz
Ireland, of Texas, and is a grea
favorite in large circle of friends
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]
U. Boardman, and is popular youni
business man.
/ The happy couple will spend severa
days in Cincinnati before returnin,
home.
Invitations to the wedding of Mrs
Sallie M. Barnett to Mr.. Albert Allel
have been received by Bourbon rela
tives. The wedding will take place a
the home of Mrs. Barnett, in Lexing
ton, on Wednesday, December Is.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14

After sending a bullet crashing
through his brain. which apparently
for time failed to produce the de-
sired result Mr.. John Duley. of Mas
vile, at one time teller in the State
National Bank and former president Of
the Board of trade of that city. erded
his life with his own hand by firing
second shot, which penetrated his
heart, in q room in boarding house
at 308 South Broadway. Lexington,
Saturday afternoon at 4 lis O'Clock.
Mr.. Duley's mind had been unba!anc-
ed for the last two years and desDond-
ency over his mental condition is as
signed as the cause of ms act.
He has been a mental sufferer Trore
or less for two years and had been in
Lexington for the last two weeks I'LL
der treatment of DIR. E. B. Johns, of
3iS South Broadway He was stopping
at a boarding house at 308, South
Broadway just two doors north of his
attending physicians home and Office
Mr.. Duley was left alone for a few
minutes Saturday afternoon while his
nurse. Mr.. g. M. Hucke, went 10 the
postoffice to mail letter to Mr.. Duly s
wife. During the nurses absences Mr..
0uley left his room going across the
hall into another room occupied by Mr..
Meredith Moore, manager of the Farley
Transfer Company and Mr.. Bob Young,
salesman at Brewers furniture
store. There procuring 80 caiibre
Smith & Wesson revolver from a scab-
bard which was hanging on the wall,
he fired two shots, either of which
would have proved fatal.
He leaves wife. one brother Editor
Hiram DuIey, of Flemingsburg, anC
one. sister. Mrs. John Lee, of TiIton.
He was one of the most prominent
| citizens of his home TOWN
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14

Extensive plans have been made by
the Louisville and Nashville for the
junction of the Kentucky Highlands
railroad with the Louisville and Allan
tic road at Versailles. which, when
completed. will give direct line from
Frankfort to the mountains.
In order to cut out all of the curves
possiblel and effect the junction of the
two roads in most convenient way, the
management has purchased fifty-four
town lots in Versailles. on many of
which there are houses. in order to get
right Of way on at Straight line to the
depot.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Attention Ladies.

You are cordially invited to visit our
store on Thursday. December Is. We
want you to drink cup of our Max
well House Blend Coffee. This is a
strong. old southern coffee, rich in
flavor and aroma. We will serve all
day and will be very glad if you will
stop in and try this coffee as it may
prove to be the very one you have been
looking for.
G. P. COOK & co.
THE Home of Good Groceries.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
True Values.

We are determined to give the very
best values possible. You will never
find this out. until you wear @-our
clothes-they are good for your ap-
pearance and good for your pocket
book-you will agree with US when you
Look through our stock and fully realize
it when you wear them. Suits $40 to
S35; overcoats Sl2. so to $40.
If MITCHELL Il BLAKEMORE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Favors Waterways Improvement

Beginning its session with warm
welcome to President Taft who de-
livered an address strongly in favor of
waterways improvement. the sixth
convention of the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress assembled in Wash
ington Wednesday. The great banquet
room of the New Willard presented
picturesque appearance as the many
delegations took their places beneath
their State banners, showing that
every section of the United States as
well represented.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
Vast Array

Of the very latest in neckwear, mag
nificent assortment especially selected
for the holiday season, nicely boxed.
Holiday suspenders. muffiers, hand.
kerchiefs, OF fancy vest. A visit to
our store is worth your while.
If MITCHELL & BLAKEMORE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-12-14
No place has finer goods
than Winters.
Insurance Company Wins.

At Mt. Sterling, Circuit Judge Allie
w. Young has rendered decision CIV
ing the Equitable Life Assurance Com
pany judgment for $751; against the
estate of C. w. Howe and j. G. john
son, of Mt. Streilng. 1t was alleged
that fraud was used in getting insur-
ance on the life of Morris Griffin, the
defendants being the beneficiaries.
Trade with Winters for fine
goods.