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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-14
Winner of $50, 900
Picture Of Misery
PLAYER AT MONTE CARLO
AMUSES CROWD BY HIS
ODD DEMEANOR.

MONTE CARLO, May H.
Playing at trente ct quarante in
the Casino, Polish visitor, gam
bling at two tables at the same
time, won large sum, said to ex-
coed 100000. The banks funds
had to be replenished three times
within an hour and a half. The
same man the day before won
$4,000 and was playing again,
seemingly with equal success. A
peculiar point is the winners
extraordinary demeanor. When
he loses not muscle of his face
moves, but after winning he be-
comes the picture of misery, much
to the amusement of the huge
crowd surrounding him.
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PLOT AGAINST
PROSECUTOR.
HENEY

(By UmteQ ffe8S Leased WIRE.
SAN FRANCISCO, May A.
An interchange of kilograms be.
tween Attorney General George
w. Wickershaw and Francis j
Heney, made public today, reveal.
ed the fact that the calhoun de-
Tense Is ehdeavoring to gain pos
sesnton of data regarding pay.
ments made Heney for govern
ment work during the past four
years.
Francis J. Heney, San Francis
CO: Counsel for Calhoun makes
application to department for
leave to examine itemized bill
showing payments made by de-
partment of justice to you during
last four years, especially during
months of April and May, 1907
for use in motions to be made in
San Francisco. Have you any OBJ
lection to such information be-
ing furnished them?
GEORGE w. WICKERSHAM."
Heney replied that he had no
objection to the giving out of full
and complete information. but
said that he thought 1t was the
purpose of the Calhoun interests
to use the information for mali
cious personal attacks on him.
1t is thought that the Calhoun
defense will try to show that
Heney was in the salaried employ
of the government in the capacity
of assistant attorney general
while acting as assistant district
attorney in San Francisco.
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See U. s. navy yard. Steamer
leaves ". P. dock Sunday 10 a. m.
Round trip soc. go
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Clash IN WATER DEPT.
CAUSES SENSATION

tention to the fact that Whitney
had gone over the head of his
superior made the situation such
as not to be ignored.
Today rumors were flying
around the city hall that Whitney
had resigned, or that he had been
bounced bodily. He was still
working at 2 O'Clock today, how
ever, and showed no disposition
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NEW DEVICE FOR CHILDREN
AND ATHLETES BECOMES
POPULAR IN LONDON.

| LONDON, May 14.-Automatic
skipping is the latest form of
physical exercise. In the automat-
ic skipping machine, which has
just made its first public appear
ance, the rope is suspended
across a raised platform from two
uprights. Under the platform
are springs controlling the action
of the rope, which begins to re-
lvolve when the skipper jumps on
to the platform, and continues to
do so as long as the skip" is
maintained.
When the skipper stops the
'ope ceases to revolve and falls
larmlessly at the feet of the
skipper. Should the rope by any
;hance become entangled in the
feet of the skipper there is nc
fear of an accident, for the
slightest pressure causes the rope
to detach itself.
Fixed to one of the uprights Is
an indicator, which records accur-
ately every skip made, thus rem
dering a complete record of any
exercise ordered by the instructor
or doctor.
The idea of automatic skipping
came to w. T. Mackay, the in
ventor, who is a practical engi-
neer, one day when he was turn
ing the rope for a little child visi-
tor at his house. After nine
months experimenting the auto
matte skipping machine was
evolved.
1.-The automatic skipper is to be
seen at the Crystal palace and at
the Alexandra palace, and the
stage rights for the next twelve
months belong to F. Redfern,'
stated the manager of the Auto
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TRY THIS FOR
YOUR COUGH

MIX two ounces of Glycsrins with
compound pure and a half pine Of
straight Whisky. Shake well, and
take in doses Of q teaspoonful every
four hours. This mixture possess es
the healing, healthful properties Of
the Pines. and will break q cold In
cough that II durable. In HAVING
this formula put up, be sure that
your druggfse uses the genuine vir.
Gin Oil of Pine compounded pure
prepared and guaranteed only by the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-14

See U. s. navy yard. Steamer
leaves N. P. dock Sunday 10 a. m.
Round trip soc. SO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-14

For fishing tackle go to d. D..
Peterson, 924 Tacoma av. s'ss
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HIS THROAT WAS SO OBJ
STRUCTED THAT HE WAS
UNABLE TO TAKE FOOD.

ST. LOUIS, May 14.--Edward
Noonan, Is years old, is dead at
the city hospital of starvation.
Surrounded by food, nurses and
every means of saving life, he
slowly starved for nearly two
weeks, until at last he died.
A cancer in Noonan's throat
was the cause of his starvation.
For a week he has been able to
take scarcely any food and for
three days has been able to take
none, not even liquid.
Noonan, who lived at 1920
North Eighteenth st., went to the
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The innocent looking recon-
1nendation of Water Superintend-
en- Whitney to the council We'd
nesday night asking that the
Maplewood springs water PROPOSE
ton be investigated has caused a
sensation at the city hall.
1t was like bombshell in the
administration camp. Council
man Bells vigorous calling of at
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CHILD SCALOED
TO DEATH

WALLA WiALLA, May H.
Mrs. P. Demaris, of Walker, is
Frustrated with grief today be-
cause of the death of her little
daughter who yesterday fell into
a basin of hot water which was
being used to clean woodwork in
the house. She was so severely
burned that death resulted in a
few hours.
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LIVED 152 YEARS

VIM. Parr-Englands Oldest man
married the third time at 1870,
lived 20 years longer. People should
be youthful at so. James Wright,
of Spurlock, KY. shows how to re-
main young. II feel just like a 16-
year-old boy" he writes. after TAX
For thirty years Kidney trouble
made life a burden, but the first
bottle of this wonderful medicine
convinced me I had found the great
est cure on EARTH" They're a god
send to weak, sickly rundown or old
people. Try them. soc at all drug
stores.
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ROPE SKIPPING MADE
EASY BY MACHINERY

matte Skipping Machine Co. at
will be seen at all the exhibitions
and at the seaside resorts this
season.
Skipping is recommended by
medical men as the very best
means of keeping the weight down
and the machine will be installed
in many football and athletic
clubs for this purpose"
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LICENSED TO WED

The following marriage licenses
have been granted: Vinczenzo
Monaco and Generi Marzarni, AL
bert Harmon and Josephine C.
Carlson.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Death Of Mr. Hugh Mitchell.

Last Monday afternoon, between
twelve and one O'Clock, Mr.. Hugh
Mitchell, who made his home with his
son, Mr.. S. H. Mitchell, near town,
closed his eyes in death. He was 81
years old, and was born in that part of
Barren county, now Metcalfe. He was
very active man during his whole
Ii until few years ago. For many
yeaks he was prominent and popular
citizen of metcalfe county, known to
every body in the county as an upright
man.
Many years ago he made a profession
of his faith in Christ, united with the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church and
was consistent until the end came.
He was not very well-known in
Adair county, but all who had the
pleasure of his acquaintance, had the
highest regard for him.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon and the remains were laid tc
rest in the city cemetery. The deceased
leaves his second wife, and two sons
and one daughter by his first wife.
The News extends sympathy to the
surviving relatives.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Piano Recital.

The Piano Recital given Tuesday
afternoon by Miss Mary Grissom' 8
pupils was indeed credit both to the
pupils and their teacher. The accomp-
lishments of some of the smaller pupils
were remarkable and demonstrated
both tact and superior training. Miss
Grissom has made a life study of piano
music and is an artist of excellent abili-
ty. In giving instructions to her pupils,
she demonstrates that sincere devotion
to the work that is always character
istic of a real artist. We hope to see
the musical interest of the town built
up considerably in future years, and
the recital was encouraging along that
line.-Greenfeld Tenn, Times.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
An Evening Of Pleasure.

One of the most enjoyable evenings
of the Christmas holidays was INDUCED
in by the following young ladies and
gentlemen at the home of Mr.. Ed Eu-
bank, Cane Valley KY.
The reception was given in honor of
Miss Eubank's visitors Miss Maud
Dulin and Mr.. Frank Dulin, of Edmon-
ton, KY.
An elegant luncheon was served at
II o'clock consisting of salads, walters,
pickles, nuts, fruits cakes. So swiftly
the hours passed away that the "wee'
hours crept upon them unawares and at
once the good nights" rang through
the parlors and the crowd dispersed
assured that the evening was most
pleasantly spent. Those present were:
Misses Maud Dulin, Sadie Kepler.
Mira Todd, Annie Todd, Ina Dohoney,
Annie Farris, Cecil Farris, Fon Han
cock, Ruth Sublett, Mamie M. Dud-
geon, Mary Dudgeon, Ethel Jackman,
Lila Jackman, Pink Callison, Julia
Moore, Clara Faulkner, Bette Faux
mel, Clara Griffin, Maggie Burress,
Mary Tupman, Lizzie Blevins, Mrs.
Rose D. Starks, Messrs Frank Dulin,
Will Callison, Will Hancock, Robert
Hancock, Charlie Rice, Robert Sublett,
Leslie Mcfarland Emmit McAllister,
Ernest Cundiff, Perry Cundiff, Bingham
Moore, Rollin Todd, Joe Callison, Eu-
gene Rice, John Faulkner, Leslie Tup-
man, Tyler Tupman. Ollie Bault, Fred
Farris, Charlie Paxton, Bruce Kerr,
George Hendrickson, Louard Smith,
Will Wilson, Montgomery Ellis and
Force Hood.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
A FOX CHASE.
Long And Loud, Lasting for Many
Hours.

So far as we have heard the greatest
fox race ever had in this part of the
country was made a few weeks ago.
Mr.. A. w. Tarter, the Jailer, who has
one of the best pack of hounds in this
vicinity, also has good farm about
ten miles west of Columbia and his in
terests on it necessitate a visit there
occasionally. One morning he took
his bunch of fox chasers with him.
After the day was spent he fed the
dogs but failed to put them up, believing
that they would be content to haye a
good rest, but early next morning ne
missed them, so he mounted and rode
to high point where he heard them
some miles west of his place. He push
ed on to the chase arriving about sun
up, just as the dogs had cought and
killed red fox. He blew his horn and
when they all arrived he was surprised
to find Gov. j. R. Hindman's dogs
with his and so far from their home
and hunting ground, being fully sixteen
miles distant.
On the night before Gov. Hindman
put his dogs mp at eight O'Clock and by
some means unknown they made the
race as above stated. 1t is believed
that the Governors dogs went out a
mile or so from Columbia, on their own
accord, and started the fox that had
wondered from that section and when
in hearing Mr.. Tarters joined in. The
chase was in progress in that part of
the country all the latter part of the
night making a circuit of several miles
five or six times. If Governors dogs
started the fox near Columbia the best
estimate would make the distance
covered by his dogs from forty to fifty,
miles, if started there by MIR. Tarters
and brought to the hearing of the
Governors, the distance would be ten
to fifteen miles more for Mr.. Tarter's.
1t was chase-one of distance and to
death but every dog stayed till the job
was complete.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Death Of Laura P. SaIIee.

The subject of this sketch, Laura
Pinkie Sallee, second daughter of j.
P. and Kate Sallee, was born July 10Th,
1868 and died Jan. 9Th, 1909.
She was laid to rest in the cemetery
at Bethel church Taylor county Jan. 9Th,
1909.
Having been left motherless at an
early age, she devoted herself to her
father and younger sisters and broth
ers, proving an effectionate and faith
full daughter and sister until death.
She united with the Presbyterian
church some years ago, and lived quiet
christian life, setting worthy exam
pie to those around her.
During the long and wearisome
months of suffering she displayed the
greatest patience and christian forti-
tude.
Ali that loving and tender hands
could do was done, but her Master said
"Come up higher" and quietly she
obeyed.
Grieve not Father, brothers and sis
ter, SIT is better farther on - Let US
live so that we shall meet her again in
''The Sweet By and By"
Cousin Fannie.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Still they Come.

For the past ten days students have
been pouring into the Lindsey Wilson,
and at this time the Hill is fairly alive
with humanity. The number of stu
dents now enrolled is two hundred and
seventy-five and many others are ex-
pected. There is ample room for all
who may come and a corps of teachers
sufficient to meet all demands. At this
time it looks like this year will be the
most satisfactory one the Lindsey Will
son has ever experienced. There are no
better teachers than the ones employed
in this institution, and there is not a
school in Kentucky, in its class, that
is giving the same service for the same
amount of mony.
The people of Columbia and Adair
county are proud of the Lindsey Wilson
and the great work it is doing.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

gather in and at twelve the following
were present to partake of the bounti.
full dinner spread by Mrs. Royse.
Bessie and Lena Williams, Nellie anG
Oracle Huffaker, Flora and Addie East,
Myrtle and Lettie Bennett, Willard and
Ada Neat, Eva Lou Redmon and sister,
Nancy Royse, Daisy Reynolds, Mary
Lee Smith, Lucy Rigney, Olive Leach,
Eva Sallee, Mary Breeding, Mary,
Matte, Fannie and Ben Evans, J. R.
and Minnie Tupman
They engaged in quite number of
games during the day and quite num-
Der of presents were given Ulster in
honor of the occasion. Taking it all
together it was very enjoyable day
for both the little hostess and her
guests. am sure every one present
wishes her many happy returns.
A cousin.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Married..

Last Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, Mr.. c. w. Young and Miss
Clara Garrett were happily married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Garrett. The ceremony
was impressively said by Rev. A. R.
Kasey. The attendants were Mr. Rollin
Willis and Miss Pearl Neat.
Only relatives and a few intimate
friends were present.
The bride and groom have been popu-
lar shcool teachers for several years
and they have many friends throughout
the county. For the present the cou-
pie will reside at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Young.
The News extends it's best wishes.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

Mr.. j. O. Russell purchased, last
Wednesday, from Capt. w. w. Brad
shaw the house in which Bradshaw &
Jones conducts an undertaking bust
ness, for 1,200. Mr.. Russell sells Mr.
N. M. Tut ID foot front off this lot
for 5000 cash and the land running
from RusselPs part back to the alley.
This deal gives Mr.. Russell frontage
for two business houses, both to be
built this year.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

The present price of tobacco makes
it profitable crop and if the real set
ting is as large as the winter planting
financial conditions will be greatly
strengthened in the county of Adair.
No one can tell what the price will be
for the next crop. 1t may be high and
it may be low, but if every farmer
would put out small crop, just what
can be well handled without interfering
with the production of grain, it would
distribute large amount of money in
this part of the state that has hereto
fore but feebly drawn from that crop.
Prepare your ground thoroughly and
produce a high grade and you will
evidently be well paid,
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
The Lowest in the United States

The mortality list of the United
States for the year 1908 is out. 1t
shows that Columbia is given the low
est number of deaths of any town of
twelve hundred inhabitants in the en-
tire country. There were only ten
deaths in the town and, two of them,
the subjects were taken sick away
from home. Columbia should feel
proud of her sanitary condition. AS an
evidence that the cleanliness of our
streets are noticeable, Columbian who
is teaching away from home. came in
for the holidays, and meeting friend,
she said: 'The streets of Columbia
look like they had been swept
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Died at Versailles.

Josh T. Stone, who was known to a
great many Columbians, died one day
last week. He was visiting his mother
in-law at Versailles when taken i'll and
where the end came. The deceased
finished his education in C. C. College
this place, Ed. w. K. Azbill being the
principal of then fourishing inistitu-
ton. Mr.. Stone was born and reared
near Liberty. and for many years he
was clerk in the Sixth Auditor
office, Washington, D. G. We remem-
Der him as fine young man.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Dwelling Burned.

Last Sunday night between eleven
and twelve o'clock the residence and
nearly all the contents of"Uncle" Jim
Campbell was consumedfby fire. 1t was
located on Harrodsfork about four miles
to the left of Sparksville. The fire
started from a defective fiue in the
kitchen. No insurance.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
COLUMBIA'S GOOD
CONDITION.
Endorsement of The Council Com.
posed Of Wideawake Bust.
ness Men.

AS matter of pride and for the
benefit of all who are interested in the
municipal government and financial
condition of Columbia we take pleasure
in giving the true facts as shown by the
council at its last meeting for the year
1908. Within that period considerable
improvement has been made, both by
the council and the citizens of the
town, and Of such nature as to elicit
the approval of all public spirited
people. To give the exact number of
rods of concrete walk made last year
by the owners of property, is not at
our command. but the number far ex-
ceeded all previous years. This, in a
large part, come through the DEGREES
of the council, though several citizens
responded to the promptings of their
judgment and pride, and built walks in
keeping with the most approved meth.
DDS. During the year there were 756
loads of gravel and 1880 perch of crush.
ed stone put on the streets. A large
part Of this was spread on the weak or
rough places but some new street was
made and a gravel walk bordering the
City Cemetery built. Several addition
al lights were secured and at places
badly needed. The figures as we get
them show that $1072.1 IL stands to the
credit of the town and every debt
paid.
While the work was done for the
public good is not phenomenal, yet it is
a decided advance over other years
and of such nature as to be permanent
and invigorating to the citizens of Co
lumbia. All this has been accomplished
through the good judgment, conserva-
tive action Of the Council and the Town
Marshal and not a dollar has been
spent without bringing full worth. This
year more can be accomplished for the
revenue will be increased through the
advance in assessed valuation of pro-
perry the total being $571,OO The re-
cord made by the present officials is one
that every citizen of the town should
feel proud and one that merits word
of praise for duty well and honestly
performed ought to be commended.
The details of collections and expenses
have from time to time, been published
in The News and therefore, we merely
speak of the lump sum-the main items
of the years work. That the good
work will continue we have no doubt
and that the council will meet hearty
cooperation in it's efforts is not ques-
toned. Here's hoping that 1909 will
prove record breaker for Columbia in
public improvements. in industrial adj
vancement and in moral and intellectual
growth.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Secure a Free Scholarship.

All persons who contemplate entering
the Western Kentucky State Normal
School on free scholarship should see
their County Superintendent and make
application at once, provided they have
not already done so. Appointments may
be made at any time to enter. Catalog
furnished upon application. Write H.
II. Cherry, President State Normal
School, Bowling Green, KY.
(9-2t)
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

Next Monday will be the first day of
the Adair circuit court. Every thing
is in readiness and the term will pro-
badly continue the full two weeks. A
very large crowd is, expected to be in
town, and business in general will be
lively. Traders from all the adjoining
counties will be here and many mules
and horses will change hands.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

There will be a Republican primary
in Russell county Saturday, February
9th, to select county candidates, to be
voted for at the coming November
election. There are quite a number of
candidates before the party.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

Mr.. w. w. McClister, of Hillsboro,
Tex, who has been visiting his parents,
relatives and many friends in this coun-
ty for the last three weeks, left for his
home to-day. Mr.. McClister loves the
old home country, but the business of
west is the alluring figure. He has
succeeded in his undertakings and has
prospered and prefers that section to
this.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

sides the husband, she leaves one son
and great many relatives.
The interment was at Mt. Pleasant
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
May the blessings of God attend
those who have been so sorely bereaved.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

The January opening of Miss Sallie
Stewards school saw many new faces.
This school is being conducted without
any special effort upon the part of the
teacher to secure pupils, but it is a
good one, presided over by one of the
best teachers in the county.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

Subscribers to the News should re-
member that there is a handsome
calander in the Office for every patron
who renews his subscription. Also one
for every new subscriber. Next Mon
day will be the beginning of circuit
court, and if you are in town on that
day, and this notice fits you, call at the
office.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

w. F. Jeffries & Sons purchased last
week of Russell & Co., their entire
stock of hardware and removed it to
their store. This gives them the largest
stock of hardware in all this country.
Every thing IS new and the stock is
complete. 1t matters not what you
need in this line the firm of w. F.
Jeffries & Sons can furnish it, and at
rock bottom prices. Give them a call
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

Miss Mary Montgomery. who was
the telephone operator at Greensburg,
rendered her resignation last week, and
will attend business college at Bowl.
ing Green. She was very efficient
operator. exceedingly pleasing to the
management and the patrons of the
lines, and as token of their apprecia-
ton for her valuable services, the citi-
zens of Greensburg and the company
presented her with fine gold watch.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13
Birthday Dinner.

The birthday dinner given by Mrs.
B. L. Royse near Garlin, on January
1, 1909, in honor of her little daughter,
Vister's, twelfth birthday, was greatly
enjoyed by her little friends of this
community. About nine o'clock Vister's
little school mates and friends began to
The Adair County news., 1909-01-13

A communication has been received
at this Office from Russell Springs, KY,
on Odd-Fellowshlp, etc The writer
failed to sign it, hence it can not be
published. Besides, we doubt the pro
priety of some expressions of the writer
going to the public.