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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03

The Republican enthusiast who
predict that the Democratic
party will soon pass out of ex-
istence; that no earthly power
can check the force and prestige
of his party reckons only on hope
and imagination, not taking in
to>council the history of the past.
There is nothing wrong with the
party. it is only in the minority
and minority party of to-day
may become a majority party
tomorrow so to speak. There is
no official power to bind the peo-
pie to one party and no people
have ever been able to keep
truth crushed to the ground.
The perpetuity of the govern
ment, the freedom of the peo-
pie can not and will not be en-
trusted to one party. only. The
powers that be may be retained
for a season and they may ut
terly be overthrown. Democra-
cy will never disappear and if
it fails to acquire ruling power
in the nation it will still per-
form it's duty as a minority. The
policies advocated by the Dem
ocracy of recent years have large
ly been taken up by the party in
power, not through it's platform
pledges, but in response to the
great awakening of the people.
There are no reasons to justify
the prediction that the Demo-
cratic party has fulfilled it's mis-
sion and that it will soon cease
to exist. It's great ACHIEVEMENTS
of the past, it's wunderful vital
ity through disastrous defeats
and it's power in changing pub
lie opinion on the great issues in
these days of perplexing propo-
sitions are but evidence that it is
neither dead nor asleep, but is
fast impressing the people that
it is necessity in the perpetui-
ty of the government. Long
live Democracy to resume it's old
time power and prestige in the
affairs Of government. Cuba is
again left to paddle her own
canoe. without the guidance Of
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03

day, after spending three months
with her daughter, Mrs. Wanna
Phelps, at Glensfork.
Mr.. and Mrs. x. 10y, of Gro
Gus, is visiting at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Stotts, of
Bliss, visited at this place last
week.
Mr.. j. w. Bird is confined to
his bed with pneumonia.
Jimmie, the little son of Mr..
S. L. Murrell, has whooping
cough.
Mr.. Dallas Morrison, visited
relatives at Glensfork last week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03

Gen. Gomez was inaugurated
President of Cuba with impress
sive ceremonies last Thursday.
Provisional Governor Magoon,
after turning over the Govern
ment to the new administration.
sailed for the United States on
the new Maine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce that
w. j. Bottom, of the Knifey section,
is candidate for the office OF Assessor
of Adair County, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce that
Mr.. j. G. Carter, of Monroe county, is
a candidate for the office of Circuit
Court Judge in this the 29th district,
subject to the action of the Republican
party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

We are authorized to announce that
Mrs. Georgia R. Shelton is candidate
for reelection to the office of County
School Superintendent, subject TO the
action of the Repuplican.party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR COUNTY, JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce N. HI.
Moss, of the Gradyville country, a
candidate for the office of County Judge
of Adair county, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Fred
Mclean a candidate for the office of
clerk of the Adair circuit court, sub
jest to the action of the Republican
party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
WE'D, FEB. 3, 1909.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce that
N. II. w. Aaron, of Casey county, is
candidate for Circuit Judge in this the
18th Judicial district, subject to the
action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

We are authorized to announce that
Miss Pearl Hindman, is candidate for
Superintendent Of Schools of Adair
county. subject to the action of the
Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce that
w. T. Price is candidate for Circuit
Court Clerk of Adair county, subject to
the action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce that
Geo. q. Flowers, Jr., is candidate for
Sheriff of Adair County, subject to the
action of.the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce G. P.
Smythe candidate for Ne-election to
the office of County Attorney, subject
to the action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
COUNTY CLERK OF RUSSELL.

We are authorized to announce that
Attis Mcfarland is candidate for
County Court Clerk of Russell county,
subject to the action of a Republican
primary to be held Saturday, February
27, 1909.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR JAILER.x

We are authorized to announce T. C.
Davidson a candidate for Jailer of
Adair county, subject to the action of
the Republican party.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-02-03
FOR ASSESSOR,

We are authorized to announce J. M.
Wolford a candidate for Assessor of
Adalr county, subject to the action of
the Republican party.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
The Peace Congress.

The National Peace Congress,
which has just opened its sessions In
Chicago, is an educational movement
which, If consistently pursued, is des-
tined to exert a wide influence on
world affairs. Similar associations
are organized in other nations, all
striving to the same end, the educa-
tion of public sentiment to a point
which will make war impossible.
Whatever we may believe as to eradi-
eating war completely, all Will agree
that education along right lines can
exercise a restraining influence upon
nations as well as upon individuals
and in this way minimize the danger
of international conflicts.
How many wars have been averted
by the growth Of the arbitration idea
can be only estimated, but many dis
agreements which a century ago
would have resulted in armed clashes
have thus beer settled and the waste
and horrors of war avoided. It is by
cultivating this sentiment of give and
take that nations can make this agency
for the worlds progress still more
effective. The growth of representa-
tive government has largely put 1t be-
yond the power of the individual ruler
of a nation to plunge his country into
war at his own caprice and the con-
flicts of the recent past and those OF
the future have been and will be be-
cause the people of the nation de-
manded it, our own struggle with
Spain being a case in point. Enlight-
ened public sentiments not likely to
push a nation into a needless or wan
ton war, but more likely to count the
cost and clearly understand the neces-
sity before resorting to the final arbi-
trament of the sword.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
Don't Get Muddled.

A systematic effort seems to be in
progress to confuse the voters because
the court has required the use of the
paper ballot instead of the voting ma
chine in our city election.
There is no cas- why any one
should get muddled about this, as the
ballot is the regular ballot to which
all voters are accustomed. 1t Is made
up with party circles at the top for
those who wish to vote straight tick
cts, and a square opposite the name OF
each candidate for those who wish to
express an individual choice.
A cross in the party circle at the
top of the ballot will vote for all can
didates nominated by that party. Don't
let any one mislead you into the be-
lief that you must make additional
crosses in order to have your vote
counted for any particular Office.
A cross in the republican circle al
the top OF the ballot will do the whole
job, except on the bond propositions
where you should vote yes" or no
as vol see At.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
TAYLOR, the Untamed.

Taylor of Custer, the real reform
leader of Nebraska's late demo-pop
legislature. is still standing by his
guns. During the session the corpo-
rations and their representatives put
in most of the time trying to tame
and bring Taylor into the corporation
corral. but failed and now his neigh
bors with corporation leanings have
undertaken the task. The last photo
graph from the Custer county battle
field shows Mr.. Taylor calmly picking
his teeth after a hearty meal off the
opposition and a satisfied smile illum-
mating his countenance
A thoughtful survey of the work OF
the late legislature would have con-
vinced those who went out of their
way to make this assault that good
strategy dictated the selection or
some other method of attack. Mr.,
TAYLOR was on the ground and in he
thick of the fight and in addition to
being in a position to know the inside,
had previously demonstrated that he
is not afraid. Any time the corpora
ton contingent in Custer county or
elsewhere becomes lonesome and
wants to stir Mr.. Taylor up, they ave
republican permission to proceed. No
republican property is endangered
and onlookers are assured of a fight
which is worth every cent of the ad-
mission price.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
REMINDERS FOR OMAHA.

CNeill Frontiers: II Omaha expects any
concessions from the state it's representa-
tives should show q disposition to re-
ciprocate.
Schuyler Free Lance: The Columbus
Telegram editor classes Omaha and hell in
the same list and then tries to prove that
Omaha is a degree worse.
Riverton Review; 1t will be many a day
before Omaha sends Ransom, Howell OF
Tanner back to the state senate orwell
what's the use of further criticism of that
other senator.
Beatrice Sun: If Omaha doesn't like the
daylight saloon law. it will not have to go
far to lay the blame at the door OF the
responsible parties. People who send such
a delegation to the legislature as Omaha
sent should expect results.
Beatrice Sun: The Omaha Bee asks for
the repression Of hideous bill-ooards as a
step towards a more beautiful city. Al
bill-boards in the business section Of a
city are unsightly and IN time wiL be
removed at the instance OF improved public
taste.
Nelson Herald: Omaha ministers are get
ting so alfred good they say they do not
want " ~ a. vi ouihdN w nt
1t gets to where a minister. or anyone else
for that matter. becomes so sanctimonious
that they cannot do a good act on Sunday,
we begin to doubt their religion.
Papillion Times: One of the Omaha col
onels on, Governor Shallenberger's staff
has hung up his sword because his com
mander-in-chief has signed the eight-o clock
closing law. Now. isn't that terrible for
a colonel to do, and what will the country
do without the services of this colonel.
whose patriotism reaches its zenith between
s o'clock and some time before sunrise.
The dignity of some Of those colonies is
something noble and sublime.
Kearney Hub: Possibly. gentle reader. you
may have observed that while Omaha is q
great stickler for home rule she is also
not adverse to ruling all the balance of
the roost. so it mas happened that several
of Omaha's chickens have returned to the
incubator from which they started. To
which, also, it may be added that Omaha
is a fine town and has a mighty live lot OF
citizens who will be all right when they
fully realize that beyond the Lane Cutoff
lies Greater Nebraska.
Stromsburg News: The city OF Omaha
knows how to boost. Last year they were
but a short day raising $50, on, for nthe
corn exposition. This year they will raise
100000. With such public spirit as that.
we have no doubt the Corn exposition will
remain a permanent feature Of this Ne
eraska metropolis. This has been the spirit
OF Omaha for several years; and is the
precise cause Of her growth. It would be
our preference TO see Lincoln outstrip ON
aha, but the city which has neither push
nor public spirit must stay behind-that is
Lincoln's inevitable fate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
Double Shutting the Figures.

For years the railroads have played
fast and loose with traffic figures in
fighting regulation and taxation.
When Il was a question of rates the
traffic men had one set of statistics
boosting the valuation high to justify
high transportation charges and when
the assessor came around property
values suddenly shrunk and the tax
agent had an entirely different set of
books from those used by the rate
makers.
When the Missouri roads went into
| court to have the two-cent fare law
set aside and the freight schedule for
local traffic raised they won out on
a showing that but for the profit on
interstate business the companies
would not have been able to earn
dividends. On this showing the local
rates in Missouri were declared to be
commemorative. Now the Interstate
| Commerce commission is to be asked
to lower the interstate rates on the
! contention hat according to the
claims made in the state case, these
rates must be excessive to produce the
dividends declared when the compan-
les we're losing money on the intra-
state traffic.
1t will be interesting to see Just
how the railroad statisticians will fig
ure themselves out of the hole, but
that they will nave a plausible plea is
not to be doubted. No three card
monte man was eve more dextrous
with the pasteboards than a railroad
lawyer with figures, but it would
seem that somewhere or somehow II
should be possible to compel them ia
make a correct showing and stand
k- IL
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
TodaH,s CITY Election.

The people Of Omaha are again
about to determine by their votes
what kind Of an administration of
municipal affairs they will have for
the next three years.
The democratic ticket, headed by
Cowboy Jim is made up almost en-
tirely Of present city officials asking
for endorsement of their record by re-
election, but have beer unable to
make out a case emitting them to a
vote of confidence.
Against them the republicans have
presented a ticket headed by John P.
Breen for mayor, which, man for man
down the ticket, is notably superior.
The injection of q lot of petition
candidates for city engineer and police
commission does not in any way alter
the situation, but makes it all the
more important that friends of good,
clean government should vote the
republican ballot. The quickest,
safest and only sure way to do this is
to put a cross in the republican party
circle at the top.
Two other propositions are sub
mitted to the voters: One to plaster
the city with a mortgage of S6,50O,-
600 to pay the award of the appraisers
in the water works case, denounced
by the Water board as fraudulent and
excessive, without even waiting for
the court to pass on it. To vote these
bonds O would be entirely prema-
ture.
Another bond proposition is for the
purpose of erecting new fire engine
houses, for which $145,000 is asked.
On this proposition the taxpayers will
have to exercise their own judgment
as to the need of the city for addi>
tional engine houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
Day of Great Things.

When Prof. Pickering suggested that by
the expenditure of $1,000, 900 a set of mir
rors might be established by which a mes
sage of light might be flashed to Mars he
thought he had applied the reductio ad
absurdum to the talk of Marian commune
cation. But he didn't set his figures high
enough. What are so, OOO, 600 in these days?
II millions are spent for the discovery Of
the frigid poles of this planet. what is
there absurd about spending a few mil
lions to get in touch with another world?
The Harvard professor seems to be sur
prised that he has been taken seriously.
He does not seem to appreciate what a
big world we have got to be and that mil
lions are like marbles to the mental
processes OF some people.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
PERSONAL NOTES.

Levi Dodge Of Manchester. n. H., has
just celebrated the s9th anniversary Of his
birthday by giving a party, at which he
danced with Mrs. Mansur, who is 50 years
old.
James Mcdonald of Syracuse, n. Y, IS
years old, the oldest member of the Order
Of Elks, in point OF age, in New York
state, died suddenly at the Palmer house at
Herkimer. He was a commercial traveller.
Mrs. Tom Thumb has gone abroad. where
she is known as the Countess Mag1. The
little lady is 81 years old, and shortly be-
fore she left the White House Mrs. Roose-
welt received her there. Her American
home is in Middleboro, Mass.
News comes from Atlantic City that a
lady who had refused $4,000. proffered as
a compromise to- a dispute with the mu-
nicipa'ity, has been awarded 81 In lieu OF
the sum she might have had. There is
nothing said as to what she intends to do
with the money.
Though daily surrounded by an album
dance Of the choicest food, as chef in the
Buchtel hotel, Akron, o.. William NJ. An
drews, SO years old, college graduate and
former minister, was secretly dying Of
starvation for the last week. He was found
dead in his room.
The spread Of prohibition is held re-
sponsible for the closing Of a large glass
tumbler factory at Huntington, W. Va. Yet
Atlanta, Ga, under prohibition claims to
have lOoo places where liquor Is sold, and
one OF the express companies there is doub-
ling the capacity OF IT'S warehouse 10 ac-
commodste the immense business coming
TO il since the traffic was outlawed.
Mrs. W. J.. Beggs Of Seattle. Wash. Il
credited with having grown a thornles,
rose. She is said TO have man. rosebushe,
without a thorn, and which bear a ross
which Is almost perfection in shape and
coloring. A thOrnless rose has been one Of
the dreams Of horticultuTists for many
wears, and the success reported for Mrs
Beggs is expected to draw the attention o.
rose growers in all parts or the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
PETER F. COLLIER, PUBLISHER.
Sons Tribute to the Life work of His
Father.

Robert j. Collier, in Golfers Weekly.
II was my fathers wish to die in har-
ness, and so it came to pass. His gallant
spirit went forth TO meet death with the
same smile Win which he faced the new
country as a poor Irish boy over forty
years ago. He worked his way to success
with his strong hands (as a carpenter once
In Dayton, o., and at other humble, hon
orable tasks, and with his unflinching
courage and with his big. open, boyish
heart.
He was absolutely fearless, vet the gem
tlest, the most easily moved, of men. lie
had friends I'm all walks in life, sprinkled
all over the world. He worked hard and
played hard, and he loved his fellow men.
not theoretically. but with a hearty and
personal affection.
This business he built, this PAPER he
founded, are now thrust upon my shout
ders. II Is In memory Of the most loving
comrdde in the world that I dedicate them
to clean causes such as those for which he
would have had me fight. God grant me
strength to be worthy of him whom / loved
so much,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
PRESERVING WATER POWER.
Public Rights Protected Within
Limits of Public Domain.
rbfcazn Nawe


Much disquiet has been caused by reports
that President Taft was developing a luke
warm attitude toward the conservation
policy which was a striking feature of the
administration of his predecessor. Certain
acts Of the present administrator gave
color TO these reports. II is gratifying 10
see a return to the Roosevelt policy in this
respect, If there ever was a disposition to
depart from II.
Under the direction Of President Roose-
welt government and embracing valuable
water-power sites was Withdrawn from
entry. Secretary Ballinger Of the Interior
d%epartment recently restored much OF this
land to entry. Now another order has
been issued by which lands In Utah,
Wyoming. Montana, Idaho and oregon
containing water-power sites are to be
retained by the government, at least until
satisfactory provision has been made for
preserving public rights In the water
power. II is declared 10 be the purpose
Of the administration ito prevent these
natural resources from passing under the
control OF monopolistic or speculative in
~terests,' and to secure the development
and utilization OF these resources in ways
to bring the greatest benefit to the public.
The nation should show more wisdom In
dealing with the water-power uestion than
IL has manifested with reference TO contro
Of the great coal deposits, which originally
we're the property Of The government
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
HENRY BLAKE'S FATHER.

j. W. Foley in Golfers Weekly.
Henry. Blske's father goes fishing with
him,
And goes in the creek SOS TO teach him to
swim;
He talks TO him just like they's awful close
chums
And sometimes al night he helps Henry to
sum;
And once he showed Henry how he used
to make
A basket by whiting a peach stone and
The bark off OF willows for whistles al
though
He hadn't made one since a long time ago.
Henry Blake's father is just like his chum,
And when he goes fishing he lets Henry
come;
He fixes two seats on the bank of the
And shows Henry how to put frogs on the
hook;
And sometimes he laughs in the joliIest
way
At some little thing that he hears Henry
say,
And dips up a drink in his hat like you do
When only just boys go a-fishing with you.
Henry Blake's father will take him and
Somewhere in the woods for a half holt
day
And wear his old clothes and bring home a
big sack
OF hick'ries and walnuts to help Henry
crack;
And sit on a dead log somewhere in the
shade
To cat big sandwiches his mother has
made;
And ren,y Blake's father, he don't seem ms
though
He's more than his uncle, he likes Henry
so!
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
LAUGHING LINES.

Long hands, they say, are a sisu Of 10
finement."
Yes. / have noticed that fellows who
Boston Transcript.
Adam had just put the blame on Eve.
Il am too early to put It up TO the sen
ate" he exclaimed.
Herewith all agreed he had done his best
under the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES York Sun.
You persuaded your husband to Join a
glee club?'
Yes" answered Mrs. Bliggins when
he starts TO stag at home | can now advise
him not to tire his voice, and when he sings
in the club I cant hear im."-Washington
Star.
Artist-Yes. I keep peggiug away. Some
times | get discouraged and say to myself,
What's the use?"
cant do worst than you've done, you
know Judge.
THAT young fellow hasn't been married
so very long" remarked the first passen-
ger.
He goes to the buffet car a good deal"
objected the second passenger.
Yes: but he comes back TO his wife a
good deal, too. '-Louisville Courier-Journal
Damon was Overwhelming PythiaS with
thanks for having returned just In time To
save him from death,
"Pshaw!' said Pythias, you were not in
a particle of danger. Ihad 1t all fixed with
the pardon board"
Hereupon they organized the first fra
ternaI order.-ChicHgo Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04

Our people have been using paper
ballots every year right along at pri-
mary elections and for. school board
and special bond elections, and there
will be no hardship in using the paper
ballot in the impending city election.
The only hardship will be on the cleo
ton officers, who will have to count
he votes Instead of having them al
ready counted for them by the ma
chine.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04
Unique and Antique.
Boston Herald

Archaeology proves the antiquity of the
book" as used and spoken on the modern
stage. A Scratching lately deciphered
among the Pompeiian excavations reads:
"Hurrah for the Puteolsneoans; good luck
to all Nucerlans; athook for the Pompelians
uncum Pompeianis) and Pitheeusan!" The
hook OF the anoients Is supposed to have
dragged oft dead glsdiators. There's moth
ing new under the sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-04

Don't get stampeded by the fake
cards and stories about pretended
deals between candidates on the differ
ent tickets. Put your cross in the re-
publican circle at the top and stop at
that, except to make one more ross to
vote no" on the water bonds.