The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-12-01
IN OUR OWN STATE
Mine Disaster Contest in 7th Dis
trict-kentuckY Corn Show-Supt.
Goats Pronotion-Enters for Gov
ernor.

eTnOTs
Congressman Ben Johnson of the
Fourth District opened his campaign
for Governor in a speech at Bowling
Green, Monday. He paid his respects TO
McCreary and others in characteristic
Kentucky Democratic fashion which
is an indication of what may be ex-
pected for the next year, possibly the
reenacting of the scenes and the
wrangle of 1899
WENDLING ON TRIAL
Joseph Vending was brought 10
trial in the Criminal court in Louis
vile, Monday. Some time was con
sumed in securing a jury and it is,
expected that all the delay tactics pos
sible will be used by the defense
GERRYMANDER STANDS
The Supreme Court of the United
States on Monday dismissed the case
of Charles Richardson against former
Secretary of State McChesney. The
purpose of this case was to test the
constitutionality of the so called
Gerrymander of 1900 by which the
legislature re-arranged and put to-
gether Democratic counties SO as TO
insure the election of Democratic rep
resentatives TO congress and Repubii-
can counties as TO make as few Repub-
lican representatives as possible, the
chief complaint being as to the 18th
Congressional District. The court did
not pass upon the merits of the case.
but dismissed it because the thing
il sought to remedy-the election of
November Sth-had already occurred.
KY. MINE DISASTER
A terrific explosion in a mine near
Providence, Ky. entombed ten min
ere last Friday. Nothing could De
done toward their rescue all night
owing to the escaping black damp.
The Government rescue car arrived
early Saturday morning and all the
ten were taken out dead.
Tha rescue officials will remain at
the scene of the disaster for some
days to give instruction to the min
ers and operators in the use of
helmets and other rescue apparatus.
RANKIN TO CONTEST
1t is reported that Secretary Of
Rankin, will contest the
seat of congressman Cantrill in the
62d congress. Rankin was defeated
by Cantrill in the late election. The
ground of contest is said to be the
old charge of bribery in connection
with the location of the capitol when
Cantrill was member of the State
Senate.
ANNUAL CORN SHOW
The First annual corn show will BE-
held at the College of Agriculture
in Lexington on Jan. to 6. There
will be good premiums for various
classes of corn, and special premiums
will be provided for members of
boys clubs that bring exhibits During
the show special lectures will be
given on the selection of seed and
the breeding and cultivation of corn
FOR GOOD ROADS
The committee appointed by the
Good Roads Association TO outline
4 bill to be submitted to the Legis-
ature, met in Louisville last week
and drew up tentative bill. The
bill provides for the appoint
nent of a highway commissioner and
.wo assistants who shall have super
vision and direction of the construc-
ion of all metal roads in the state.
The bill also provides for the levy of
| tax not to exceed 5 cents on 500
or the purpose of aiding the sever
Il counties in building roads.
The Good Roads Association will
meet in Louisville, Dec. 2S and 18th.
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