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Wires Are Down And Many
Places Are Cut Off From
Communication Today
LOSS HALF MILLION
IN THREE STATES
Fifteen Persons Are Drowned When
Boats Are Swamped Near Norfolk
Panic Is Caused When Lightning
Strikes Building Where Commence
ment Exercises Are Being Held.

New York, June 13.-The Atlantic
coast from Norfolk to New England
was visited by terrific electrical
storm last night and early today. The
telephone and telegraph wires are
down In many places, and several days
must elapse before the exact number
of deaths are known. Ii is estimated
that scNcnty-fiyc are dead as re-
suit of the storm.
Great Damage to Property.
The property damage in Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia alone is esti-
mated to be over one-half million
Three persons were killed by light
ming at Allentown, Penn. three at
Philadelphia and fifteen are missing
near Norfolk due to swamped boats.
-
Towns Cut OFF.
Washington and Baltimore are cut
off from direct wire communication
with the outside world. Along the
James river near Newport News, many
small craft were wrecked.
None of the bodies have as yet
been recovered.
Lightning Causes Panic.
Highstown, n. j., June 13.-While
the commencement exercises were In
progress here last night the lightning
struck the building and set fire to the
roof Hundreds of people were
thrown into panic and all rushed for
the exits. Women and children Were
trampled under foot and many death.
may result.
At Richmond
Richmond June 13.-The electrical
storm which swept the Lower PENN
sula left a path Of destruction on thc
coast and an unknown number o.
lives were lost.
Damage at Washington.
Washington, June 13.-One mar
was electrocuted and = many Others
were injured and much damage don,
by the storm which swept oyer this
city last night Today Washington il
almost isolated as no direct wires t.
New York and several other cities ar,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
One thousand
Will Attend Inauguration From
Madison.

As the date for the Inauguration Of
Governor-elect James B. McCreary
draws nearer greater interest is being
manifested by our citizens, and it is
estimated by those in position to know
that one thousand people from Madison
county will be present to witness the
ceremonies incident to the induction
into Office Of Madison 5 honored citizen.
Mr.. J.H Kennedy, lifelong friend and
admirer Of Governor McCreary, will act
as chief marshal of the parade, and is hav-
ing printed handsome badges of silk rib
bon, on which is inscribed: "McCreary' S
Home People," and in addition has had
prepared handsome banners TO be used
on this suspicious occasion
AS the Inauguration takes place next
Tuesday, Dec 18th. it will be well for
those who contemplate going to Frank
fort to notify Mr. Kennedy at once so
that enough badges may be provided, "a
all who march in the parade should
wear badge, in order that the visitors
in Frankfort on that day may form ar
opinion of the esteem in which Cover
nor-elect McCreary is held in his homo
countv
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
RI O. Memorial Service.

The order Of B. P. o. E. is an Ameri-
can institution and is not found in any
country except the Omitted States and its,
possessions. The first Sunday in Dec
ember Of each year is set aside as
Memorial Day on which to remembeiI
and pay respect to their departed dead.
This is mandatory and every lodge IN
the country observes the day.
The Richmond lodge observed the day
with appropriate services at the Pres
byterian church. The Elks met al
their lodge room and in procession
marched TO the church where reserved
seats had been arranged for them. The
address was delivered by Judge J. NJ.
Benton, one Of Madison county's sons,
Of whom we-are proud, now living j.
Winchester.
A beautiful and appropriate musicil
program had been arranged with Miss
Ruth Grove at the organ. Mesdames |
G. Ballard, Elmer Tate. Miss Elder ans
Messers. Arnold an4 Traynor Fenderes
on anthem. and Miss Elder and Mr.
Cecil Traynor a solo each Elder E. p
Barnes pronounced the invocation a
well as the benediction A large ara
appreciative audience enjoyed the occa
sion.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
New Officials
To Assume Duties Tomorrow
NIGHT.

Tomorrow night will see several
changes in the Richmond City Council
On that night the new council compos-
ed OF Ed Bybee. Robert Golden. W. T.
Vaughn; TT. Covington, JEFF Stone and
T. S. Todd, will be sworn into Office. the
three first named gentlemen taking the
places of Messrs. Emil Lohrisch, John
Sexton and Everett Berry.
The retiring Councilmen. Messrs.
Lohrisch, Sexton and Berry, have all
made good councilmen, and have given
good service to the city. The admins
tration just closing has been very sue
cessful one from an improvement stand
point. During the past two years, IN
der the able leadership of Mayor Samuel
Rice, the city officials have reconstruct
ed a number of streets. sewers have
been put in, and block after block Of
concrete walks have been put down, the
latter being accomplished without any
undue hardships on the owners Of the
abutting property. The Fire Depart
ment has been run in an economical
and business-like way and the efficiency
Of the service improved.
The new members of the council are
all well known and competent business
men of Richmond, and will work in
harmony with Councilmen Covington,
Stone and Todd, who were reelected to
a second term. The caucus held several
weeks ago in which the officials of the
city were selected for next two years
viii be ratif ed by the council at their
meeting tomorrow evening and the new
officials viii assume their duties on
January l.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Head-end Collision.

| The midnight passenger train from
Cincinnati Thursday night ran into a
freight train at Shearer. The freight
was going onto the switch to give the
through train the right of way when the
collision took place and was running at
Slow rate of speed when the passenger
came in contact with the freight engine.
The engineer Of the passenger train dis
covered the freight train in time to re-
verse his engine and had succeeded in
reducing the speed before the two train
came together. The engines were slight
ly damaged. causing delay of a few
hours in the arrival Of the fast trains
into this city. A number of our citi-
zens were aboard the passenger, but
aside from terrible jostling none of
them were any the worse for ware.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Extensive Ananeements.

The railroads Of the state have made
extensive arrangements for transporta-
ton of people from all parts OF Ken
lucky who wish to attend the inaugura-
ton at Frankfort on Dec. u.
The L. & N r. R.. ever alive TO the
accommodation OF the public and with
an eye to business. have put special
trains. well equipped as TO service. on
all OF its line. In many cases, parloE
cars will be attached and when needed
sleepers have been arranged for. A
special viii leave Richmond at "a, m.
and returning leave Frankfort at G p. m
Round trip fare $50. This rate, 81 50,
will also hold good on the regular train
leaving Richmond at 7:20 a. m. and re
turning leaving Frankfort at 4;30 p. m
Our readers are not interested in th'
schedules for other parts Of the state.
Suffice it 70 say that every town ana
hamlet in the state has been provide,
for
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Poultry Show BEGINS Today

The Madison County Poultry Show
will throw open TO the public the doors
Of the Mckee Skating RINK today for
the first annual exhibition Of poultry
Stock for this fair began TO arrive last
week, and the entries are going 10 ex-
coed the expectations OF those who
have worked faithfully and patiently
for the success Of this undertaking.
Those who have never attended =
poultry show should avail themselves OF
this opportunic y TO see this elegant dis
play OF fancy fowls. The finest bred
chickens, ducks. geese. turkeys. pig.
cons. ETC.. in the State of Kentucky Wi
be e exhibition al the rink day and
nigh during the remainder OF the week
It is 70 be hoped that our citizens vii
attend the poultry show and in thi'
manner contribute toward the success
OF the undertaking.
The arrangements made at the rink
for the exhibition Of the fowls IS yer,
attractive The wire fencing used q
make the stalls was furnished by D. b
Shackelf0rd 4 Co. and adds greatly Z
the appearance OF the display.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
DR.. COOmer Loses Hand in
Accident.

DR. R. c. COomer, Of Speedwell. this
county, met with a serious accident
while out hunting on last Tuesday He
shot and crippled a bird and while at
tempting to pick up the game with his
left hand, the gun which was in his
right hand at the time. was accidentally
discharged, the shot tearing his left
hand to such an extent that amputaiion
was necessary. Drs. Sandlin and Gibson
were summoned and performed th e
operation. DR. CoOmer is one Of the
most popular physicians in the county
and much sympathy is extended him in
his unfortunate accident
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Narrow Eseape from Death.

While out hunting last weeF with his
father and Mr.. Dan Bretk, Neale Ben
nett, Jr., had very narrow escape from
death. Mr. Bennett discovered a
squirrel and suggested to his son that
he dismount and shoot the animal, and
in attempting TO get of Of his horse,
young Bennett's foot caught in the stir
rup and he fell TO the ground, suspend
ed BY one limb This frightened the
horse which began TO lunge. but FORUM
a'ely the young mans father, who was
also mounted. from some unaccountabie
cause, seized ne horse by the bit before
| his son attempted TO dismount and sue
ceeded 10 holding the frightened ANNA
until Mr. Breck came up and relieved
the young man from his perilous posi-
ton. Had il moi seen for the fore
Thought OF Mr. Bennett in taking hold
| Of the animal as he did the horse would
/ have run away and his son would have
met i horrible death
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Refuses RequiSitiOn For
Richmond Boy.

Gov. Wilson thinks a forgery IS not a
forgery unless il amounts 10 more Than
five dollars. Russell Winkler, Of Rich
mond, :or whom he refused requisi-
tion unless given a guarantee that 20
will cost the State nothing, is an ex-
convict and has served a term for for
gerry. He cashed at least Two forged
checks in this city but neither one was
for as much as five dollars. hence Gov
Wilson refuses 20 have him brought
back. According 20 these ethics a man
can forge al he desires IL he viii limit
the size Of his torgeries. Winchester
Democrat
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
SUNDAY School Convention

The annual convention Of the Madi-
son County Sunday School Association
convened in this city Monday night a.
the Christian church. Yesterday and
last night the meetings were held IN the
Presbyterian church. DIR. Crabbe, who
is president Of the association, had
planned an interesting program. which
was carried to completion. The adj
dresses of Rev. George A. Joplin, o.
Louisville, were among the features OF
the meeting. The various Sunday
schools Of the county were largely rep
resented, and interesting talks on al
forms Of modern Sunday school work
were heard
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

William Parrish. one Of our old Gill
zens. was buried Thanksgiving morning
in our -beautifal city Of the dead
Wednesday morning. He dieo in Lex
ington where he had lived several years.
A number Of friends met his body at the
railwU station. and went al once 70
the cemetery Elder +. c. McDocgle
made a few appropriate remarks. clos
ing with a beautiful prayer Mr. Par
rish's sisters, Mrs. Cy Fox. Mrs. sam
| Phelps and Miss Margaret Parrish. were
with him during bis illness and when
he passed away Billy Parrish. as
/ he was known to his friends Of long
ago. was at one time one Of our
most active. wide-awake business men.
/ He possessed that happy. genial naiurl
( thar always makes friends. He was
81 years Of age. but had been ool Of &C
| tive life for many years on account q
I'm health. Ills brother. John Parrish
Of Fayette. No. was notified Of ms
illness. and came a. once.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
BE Rush At Sheiffs Office.

The Office of Sheriff David McCord
did land Office business last Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday in the way Of
collecting county and state taxes, the
total amount collected on these days ex-
ceeding sixty thousand dollars. Sheriff
McCord and his deputies, Messrs. Sim
mons, Bush and Deatherage, were kept
busy from early morning until late in
the evening on these days receiving
money and writing receipts. The occasion
for this rush on the part of the tax-pay-
ers was to avoid the penalty which is
prescribed by law on all taxes not paid
by December /.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Cool Experience.

To spend the night in the chicken
house would prove very uncomfortable
when the mercury is low and wind
bowling and the snow falling. Yet this
our well known young farmers and chic
ken fanciers. In making the rounds OF
evening work, feeding. ETC., he was I'M
Intentionally locked in one OF his houses
by his brother On discovering his pre-
dicament he called manfully for help.
but in vain, and it was only by prizing
the door open that he gained his free
dom. He says he is very fond Of chic
kens but not TO the extent that he wants
to breathe so much fowl air these
cool nights
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Madisonian commits suicide.

A telegram from damlton, Onlo, gives
the following account Of the suicide Of
Marshall Parks of Berea, this county:
Marshall Parks, %. who came here
from Madison county. Kentucky, several
weeks ago discovered late today that an
old sweetheart had married in Hamil-
ton. The discovery made the young
man despondent and going to his room
he swallowed carbolic acid. dying just
as he reached Mercy Hospital After
taking the acid. Parks IS supposed to
have started towards the Miami and
Erie canal but dropped to the ground
before he could reach the water He
came here expecting 10 find his old
sweetheart and marry her. The boys
father is said to be wealthy.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
DESTROYED by Fire.

The tobacco barn and contents Of B.
B. Million, six miles from Richmond,
was destroyed by fire last Sunday night.
The blaze is believed TO have originated
from a fire built by some hunters with
in a few feet of the barn. The loss is
estimated at about five thousand dollars
with small insurance.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Wills Probated.

In county court Monday last, the
wills of Greed Colt and Sidney Stocker
were probated. Mr. Colt left his prop
erty 70 his wife and two sons. Mr..
stocker left 275 acres of land near
Whitlock. which is to be divided
equally between his FIVE children
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Tobacco Growers Will Lose
Money.

Burley tobacco is now selling at a
price below the cost of production. But
few farmers will get a price this year
that viii net them profit, others will
break even on the proposition. while the
great bulk Of the growers will actually
lose money. What theme of the future.
The pooler is more convinced now than
ever that some sort of cooperative
method of handling and selling tobacco
must be devised in order to make its
production profitable. Lexington Her
old
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Thanks

The ladies Of the p A. C. Infrmary
Board and the nurses want to thank all
those who so generously and cheerfully
contributed on Donation day and also at
the churches on the first Sunday in Dec
emhpr
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Fine CeIeN.

With our Thanksgiving Turkey we
had celery fine and crisp and as good as
we have ever seen. 1t was from the
market garden of Mr.. Thos. j. Tribble
If you want celery that is all celery
crisp and tender and not stalk telephone
T. J. Tribble or better still, telephone
your grocer to send you Tribble's celery.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Fine R. |. Reds for Sale.

Having decided to discontinue house
keeping during the winter, I have for
sale al bargain several dozen Rhode
Island Red chickens. Address
Geo. G. Cornelius.
2J-3t Hotel Giyndon.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Stray Steer.

Red steer with straight horns; weigh
ilg COO 10 zoo pounds: disappeared
about November Il from Ernest Par
rish's place. Address
J. ". CHRIsTOPHUR.
Red House. Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Secretary Of State Bruner has issued
bank charters to The Peoples Bank Of
Dunnville and the Hargis Commercial
Bank. Of Jackson. The banks win be-
gin business within the next ten days
The Hargis Commercial Bank VIII be
managed by Alex Hargis-
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Christmas Razaar

The French Mission Circle Of the
First Presbyterian church viii hold a
Christmas Bazaar. December l6. Place
viii be announced later. 24-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Lecture on Japan.

Miss Stella Lewis, for many years a
missionary TO Japan, viii lecture We'd
nesday night at the Christian church at
Z o'clock. The lecture is free, and the
public is cordially invited
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
BIC SALE

Hats at cost and below cost in Bar
gain Basement. Now is the time &c
buy.
RICHMOND MILLINERY COMPANY.
23-4t Mckee Block.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
For Rent

Mrs. Ida Haggard's residence Of : OF
IS rooms on Broadway. Apply to
J. B. HARRIS.
2Lf Phone 526
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

William Ledford's store this year is
Headquarters FOR Santa Claus. ST.
Nicholas has left his choicest goods for
the little ones al his store. Call early
and gel the pick Of the large stock.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Elmer Watkins, Of Paris, brakeman
on an L. & \. freight train. was missed
when the train reached Richmond,
Thursday night. and search revealed
his mangled body thirty miles back. 1t
is believed he fell from the top Of the
frosn
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Office For Rent.

Office equipped with water and heat
10 our building on Second street. Pos
session given January lst, 1912.
2ET DOUGLAS & SIMMONS
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

I Col. "Cooney" NefF, Of Richmond, was
here yesterday and tells The Messenger
that everything Is in readiness for the
big poultry show TO be held ip his city
this week. Entries have been made
from al over the State, and the biggest
chicken show ever held in Kentucky is
assured Several local fanciers viii at
tend and make entries. -Danville Mes
senger.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
c. L. SEARcY,
BAZAAR.
Saturday. Dec. 9. 1911.

At Masonic Temple. by Ladies Aid
Society Of Baptist Church
Doors open al $50
Go and See.
Take your purse along with you and
loosen the string. You have no idea,
until you have tried it. how good you
wiil feel in having helped a good cause
along.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
Goose Bone Presented To
Climax.

Mr.. Phil Arbuckle brought to THE
CLIMAX Office Monday a goose bone, one
of the finest specimens we have seen IN
many years. This bone is taken from
the breast OF the goose and with the
older citizens is never failing baromet-
or. Mr. Arbuckle. realizing our ignor-
ance when we attempted to read The
forecast Of the weather, gave Us instruc-
tons as TO how proceed. According to
she bone, as interpreted BY Mr.. Ar
buckle, winter would not begin until
late, as the cold weather signal was far
back on the breast plate. Right here
we stopped our friend and told him he
evidently had reversed the bone. as win
ter has been with US for over a month,
and in very severe form
SPECIAL attention has been given K
tie selection CT our goods for Christ
mas We have everything in the Jew
olry line, and TIE prices are right
VINES & WWTTINcToS.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

An persons having claims Of any
character against the estate Of Lucien
r. Griggs are hereby notified 10 present
them, proved as required by law. TO the
undersigned executors at the Waco De
post Bank. Waco, Kentucky, on or be-
fore February /. 1912, or such claims
viii be barred.
c. L. SEARcY,
VIZ. BENTON.
Executors Of Lucien 7. GrigEs.
This December /. 1911 25-4l
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Open-face silver watch; Elgin move
ueut, liberal reward
gJF JOHN A. TODD.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

only actors and poets really live.
says a noted Parisenne. But why over
look the coal dealer at this time Of the
YEAR
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

The game of football advertised for
last week between Danville and Cald-
well High school was called of on &C
count Of snow.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

II ''an eye for an eye and a tooth
for tooth held good all dentists
would be wearing porcelain grinders
and the oculists would be blind
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

An Eastern woman says that Ameri-
can husbands are bores. Still they
make perfectly lovely waist hOokers,
don't they?
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

When in need Of Blacksmithing IN
any Of its branches, Farming lmple-
meuts Buggies. Carriages. Wagons,
Rubber tires &C, get prices from r. E
Miller. Uuion City. KY If.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06
For Sale.
Lost Watch.

Two red Shorthorn bull calves.
NJ B. ARBUCEIE.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Forty-six young men injured and thir-
teen killed, and one girl injured is the
record of the 1911 foot ball season.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Come to Owen Mckee, Richmond
Ky. for dry goods and notions. Others
do and why not you. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Girls, don't get rash in your infatu-
ton; when the gilt wears of the shall
low little gods. you are sure TO discover
they are merely brass after all.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

It's not much for a man to say he
never had any enemy. You could write
that over cabbage.head' Il would be
appropriate in an essay on mush or a
panegyric on putty. 1t makes first
class epitaph above the grave Of an OK
II you never did anything 10 make any
body mad al you, you have been called
a man through courtesy. You should
apply for place as a dummy in win
dow in clothing store.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

The regular monthly meeting OF the
city council win be held in the city
hall tomorrow evening. The mayor and
members of the council are always
glad to have our citizens attend these
meetings and see for themselves how
their affairs, which are intrusted 70
these officials. are conducted.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

II you are interested in Richmond's
welfare, go TO the Commercial Club
meeting next Monday night.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

Elder G. P. Simmons, formerly Of this
city. but now a resident Of Nicholas
vile. has been selected as one OF four
delegates to represent the Anti-Saloon
League Of Kentucky at the National
Convention which meets in Washington
CITY. December Ills.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

If you are going TO use holly for Christ
mas decoration. telephone your order
TO James Shaw at cemetery. 25-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

The handsomest Christmas presents
are to be found at Wines < Whiting
tons.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

The United Sons Of Confederate Yeter-
ans viii raise $2OO.OOO to erect monu-
ments to the memory Of Southern sol
dsers and Southern women.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-12-06

SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERs-YOu
make a great mistake If YOU fail TO call
at LedfOrd's store