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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15
Why | Am Going to Vote
Against the Saloons Re-
turn to Richmond.

For every action, and especially every
action that affects great and sacred in
terests, a man should be able to give "A
reason that satisfies first himself, as he
sits in exacting judgment on his own
acts and as his acts affect others, he
should be able and willing TO defend
them openly.
NV vote on the saloon issued must be
answered for at the Bar of my own con
science, and as my vote affects the bust
ness, political, social, moral and relg-
ious interests of this community, and
especially as my vote affects the sacred
interests Of the housewives, mothers.
and helpless and innocent children.
wish to 90 on the record giving some
reasons why am going TO vote against
the saloon.
am going 10 vote against it because
the saloon decreases business and gener-
al healthful prosperity in all depart
ments of worthy trade. The testimony
of Richmond merchants, and other re
liable sources give abundant evidence of
this.
Because the saloon devours the earnings
OF the poor, giving nothing in re-
turn but hunger, nakedness, beg
gary MItlCucuutSS. dEu
Because the saloon is corrupter of pol
tics, an enemy TO good government,
a continual meanace to the peace of
the community, foul breeder of
crime-a leech and cancer on the
body polite.
Because the saloon is the destroyer Of
the home, clOuding its joys pollut-
ing its purity, corrupting its inno-
cence, blighting its hopes, breaking
It's loving and tender hearts. and
darkening its future with black de-
spair.
Because the saloon opens wide the door
OF temptation to our youth, and is
an ever inviting and enticing Temp
ter to its portals of death.
Because the saloon is the enemy of
freedom. 1t threatens, it brides. il
btycots. 1t would unman every
man that would vote his honest con-
victions against it.
Because the saloon is worse than
thievery. HE who steals my purse
steals trash, but he who steals my
good name, (character) robs me Of
that which does not enrich him, but
makes me poor indeed" The sa
loDn robs of character and life.
Because the saloon is worse than MUIR
der. When a man takes my ply
sifal life, he does not touch my
character-my true life. The sa-
LOON is numbering its thousands.
casting them soul and body into hell.
10 drunkard shall inherit the
kingdom of Heaven" The saloon
is a numbering institution. account
able for more deaths than war,
pestilence and famine together
lam going 70 vote against the sa-
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

one Of the oldest lawyers in Rich
mond, a man who has practiced law fol
50 years or more and who has been the
lawyer either defending or prosecuting
in as many or probably more murder
cases than any other man in the state OF
Kentucky recently made the statement
in public speech that in all of his prac-
tice there were but two cases in his
whole experience in which whisky did
not figure and that in large majority
Of the cases il was the direct cause Of
the killings. Now Mr.. Law Abiding
Citizen, you who honesty believe in
''Open saloons" land we give you credit
for being just as honest in your opinion
as We are ia ours what have you to say
Are you not in measure of least re-
spOnsible for this state Of affair Be
honest with yourself and answer.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

WHEN open saloons were in Richmond
there was a splendid business house on
First street offered far sale at $4,000. II
was on the market for several months
with not an offer at any price. After
saloons went out this same piece Of prop
erty was quickly bought at $780, an
advance Of 25 per cent. More recently
one Of our citizens had dwelling house
vacant in eastern part Of town. Within
a few days he had 25 applications for it.
The large business house on Main street,
recently built by DR.. Bert Gibson, was
eagerly sought for. He had eight az
plications for it long before it was com
pleted. Does this look like no saloons
has killed the town, as some Of our
good friends among the whiskey men
predicted and are still trying TO make
us believer
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

WELL maybe Ben johnson gave the
true reason why he withdrew from the
race for Governor but he will have &
hard time convincing the people thai
he really thought So He was bested any
way he looked at IL. At Frankfort wher
Judge Benton was holding a specia
term Of court, the petit jury took vote
on the race and all twelve voted for Nc
Creary. The Fish jury at Nicholasvill'
week before last. also voted while in the
jury room and all voted for NcCreary
This was before johnson had with
drawn.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

DR CRABBK and other officials Of the
Normal School are constantly in receipt
Of letters from all over the state asking
IL there are open saloons in Richmond.
They conclude their letters by saying il
liquor is sold in Richmond they will not
send their daughters and sons here tC
school. The eyes Of the entire state are
upon US to see how we are going to vote
on March g. mo saloon" is undoubtedly
an important factor in the building up Of
our State, Normal School and Of OuI
Madison Female College, as well as Oul
splendid High Schools.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15
WEDNESDAY FEB. Is 1911

TIE local option election in this city
will be held on March 3rd. little more
than two weeks of. An tactive cam
paign is now on. The Climax, with its
entire force, has always espoused the
cause Of good morals and good citizen
ship. In the issue now before our people
we are taking stronger grounds, II pos
sible. than ever before. We want no
doubts 10 remain in the mind Of any one
as to cur positjoz. We expect, - a
paper and as individuals TO do all in our
power 10 further the cause Of no sa-
loon" The writer has been a citizen Of
Richmond for thirty-fivs years. de Is
acquainted with the conditions under
"open saloon and also under no sa-
loon" regime. BE has seen the tim
when it was dangerous for women and
children to appear on their front porches
or their front yards, much less on the
public streets, on DAYS when crowds OF
men were leaving town for their homes
in the county Again we have seen
women aud children taking pleasure
walks on our streets in the evening with
perfect safety.
Comparing the con dition of affairs IN
der "open saloon" with conditions IN
der no saloon" wo have strong cOnvic
lions as to which is best for the town
Personally, and we might say selfshly,
we have no interest save that Of good
citizenship in the outcome Of the cleo
tion, having no boys 10 become drunk
ards and no girls to have drunken hus-
bands. Our interest is solely that OF
good citizenship, good Of our town, good
Of the boys and girls of our neighbors.
To our mind there can be no argu.
ment in favor Of 'open saloon" but al
same time we accord TO others the same
right which we reserve to ourselves, &c
think for themselves, to express theii
opinions and to vote their sentiments.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

TIE delinquent tax list as published
in The Climax last week, was the small
se.erer in the historty Of this county, Of
at least within the m emory o I
the Oldest inhabitants. An examina.
ton Of she records show that under nc
saloon" regime the delinquent tar list
has grown smaller each year. There il
= reason. Can II be that mo saloon
has snythlne 70 do VITA III
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

AFTER six years Of patiently waiting,
hoping, believing, worrying, the Dan
vile people are occupying their Federal
building. Uncle Sam sure takes his
own time when it comes to matters OF
this sort. Even at that it lacks the ar
chitectural beauty Of the one here.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

How FOOLISH all this talk about
Owsley Stanley, VIII Young and W. o.
Head running against McCreary for the
nomination. II is to laugh.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15

CANDIDATES for state offices, who in
wade this county might DO well to have
their cards printed here. Hand the
printer a little job, it might get a few
votes
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-02-15
Notice.

Should the sale of spirituous, vinous,
or malt liquors again become lawful in
in the City of Richmond, by the vote to
be taken on March 3rd, 1911, the Gig
Council Of the City Of Richmond will be
petitioned to adopt the following as an
ordinance of the City Of Richmond, KY
BE IT ENACTED By THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, KENTUCKY:
First-That any person wishing to en-
gage in the sale of spirituous, vinous OIL
malt liquors by retail in any quantitie:
in the City Of Richmond, Kentucky
shall, before any license is granted tC
such person so to do, satisfy the City
Council by proof that he or she is a per
son of good moral character
Second-That the license fee TO sci
spirituous, vinouS or malt liquors by re
tail in any quantities in the City o
Richmond, Kentucky, shall be on,
thousand (SlOO0OO) dollars for a perioC
Of one year, and license to sell spiritu
Gus, vinous or malt liquors shall not bC
granted for shorter period than on,
year.
Third-That any person applying Il
the City Council of the City of Rich
mond, Ky, for license to sell spirituous
vinouS or malt liquors by retail in any
quantities in the City Of Richmond, Ky.
shall specify the place where such per
son desires to engage in such sale, and
shall pay into the City Treasury Of the
City of Richmond, Ky, the sum of one
thousand dollars when such license i,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-24

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Thomas A. Edison
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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

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purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
odors by sponge bathing.
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves and strengthens tired, weak,
infiamedeyes. Heals sorethroat, wounds
and cuts. rs and so cts. box, druggists
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
the PAXTON TOILET 90. eosvon. ssss
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

a
nao tine eey TO that door too got I
out Of the kitchen"
you have not spoken OF going int,
the kitchen"
II have not spoken OF coming down
stairs"
you went into the kitchen?"
"Yes."
"when?"
when I first came down"
This IL not in accordance with your
direct testimony. On the contrary. you
said that on coming downstairs you
went straight to the rack for your
overcoat. Stenographer. read what the
prisoner said on this topic"
rustllng of leaves. distinctly to be
heard in the deathlike silence Of the
room. was followed by the reading OF
this reply and answer:
"Yet you cannot say which OF these
two overcoats you put on when you
left your home an hour or so after fin
ishing your dinner%
81 cannot was in no condition to
notice. was bent on going into town,
and on coming downstairs ! went
straight to the rack and pulled on the
first things that offered"
The prisoner stood immobile. but with
a deepening line gathering on his brow.
until the last word fell. Then he said:
II forgot went for the key before I
put on my overcoat. wanted to see
how the sick horse looked"
did you drop this key into your
pocket too?"
mo; carried II into the hall"
what did you do with IL thereT
II don't know. Put it on the table, I
suppose"
Don't you remember? There were
other keys lying on this table. Don't
you remember what you did with the
one in your hand while you took the
clubhouse key from the midst of Mr.
Ranelagh's bunch?"
81 laid 1t on the table. must have
there was no other place to put It,"
Laid it down by itselfT
EYES"
"And took it up when you went outp
"Of course"
Carrying it straight to the stable?"
Naturally"
what did You do with 1t when you
came out?"
81 left II in the stable door"
"You did? What excuse have you to
give for that?"
"None. | was reckless and didn't
care for anything-that's ALL"
"Yet you took several minutes. for all
your hurry and your indifference, to
get the stable key and look in at a
horse that wasn't sick enough to keep
your coachman home from a dance"
The prisoner was silent.
You have no further explanation
to give on this subjectY'
mo. All fellows who love horses
will understand"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13
CHAPTER XXI.

81 SUMMON CARMEL CUMBERLAND"
T<HE district attorney shrugged
this answer away before he
a went on TO say: You have lis
tened to Zadok Browns testi
mony. When he returned at he found
the stable door locked and the key
hanging up on its usual nail in the
kitchen. How do you account fol
this?'
There are two ways"
Mention them. If you please"
"Zadok had been to dance and may
not have been quite clear as to what
he saw. or. finding the stable dooI
open. may have blamed himself for the
fact and sought to cover up his fault
with a lie."
Have you ever caught him in lie?
NO But there's always first
time"
You would impeach his testimony
them"
mo. You have asked me how this
discrepancy could be explained, and |
have tried to show you"
MIR. Cumberland, the gray mare was
out that night. This has been amply
proved"
IF you believe Zadok. yes"
"You have heard other testimony
corroborative of this fact. She was
seen on the clubhouse road that night
by person amply qualified to identify
her."
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

which he. as well as /. had done and
left undone. suffered and suppressed
had been in vain.
Mr.. Moffat. with no eye for him or
for me. conducted his witness to a
chair Then as she loosened her veil
and let II drop in her lap he cried in
tones which rang from end to end Of
the courtroom. IL summon Carmel
Cumberland TO the stand to witness
In her brothers defense"
The surprise was complete. II was
n great moment for Mr.. Moffat, but
for me all was confusion. dread, a veil
Of misty darkness through which
shone her face. marred by its inefface-
able scar, but calm as l had never ex-
pected to see II again In this life and
beautiful with a smile under which
her deeply shaken and hardly con-
scious brother sank slowly back into
his seat amid silence as profound as
the hold she had Immediately taken
10 be Continued
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13
The House of the
BY ANNA
KATHARINE
GREEN
Copyright 1870.
By Anna kathssine Robifs
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE SYLLABLE OF DOOM.


- ECESS followed. Clifton and
Il had the opportunity Of ex-
changing few words. HI
was voluble; was reticent.
He has laid him open to attack on
every side. Fox has but TO follow bis
lead and the thing Is done. Poor AR.
thur may be guilty, but he certainly
should have every chance q careful
lawyer could give him. have never
thought much of Moffat myself. He
wins his cases, but
HE will win this" l muttered.
Clifton started, looked at me very
closely for minute, paled q little-I
fear that was very pale myself-but
did not ask the question rising to his
lips
There is method In the madness Of
q man like that" | pursued with q
gloom could not entirely conceal.
"He has come upon some evidence
which be has not even communicated
to his client. At least. fear so. We
must be prepared for any untoward
event"
"Elwood," said Clifton, you've not
been quite open with me-"
You have a right to reproach me-"
said |. but not wholly. | did not de
ceive sou in essentials. You may still
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13
you've sor BEEN QUITE OPEN WITH ME

'-You'vE sor BEEN QUITE OPEN WITH ME-
believe me as guiltless Of Adelaide's
violent death as man can be who
drove her and hers into misery which
death alone could end"
II will believe it," he muttered; II
must" And be dropped the subject,
Us he made me see. forever.
drew a deep breath Of relief
had come very near to revealing my
secret
When we returned to the courtroom
we found 1t already packed with a
very subdued and breathless crowd. 1t
differed somewhat from the one which
had faced Us in the morning, but Ella
and her parents were there and many
Others of the acknowledged friends of
the accused and his family.
As he took the witness chair and
prepared to meet the cross examina-
ton of the district attorney solemn
hush settled upon the room.
WAS the visit you made to the wine
vault on the evening of the I'd of De-
cember the first one you had ever paid
there?" asked Mr. Fox.
''No; | had been there once before.
But / always paid for my depreda-
TONS" he added proudly.
'Then you knew the wayT
Perfectly"
"And the lock?"
Sufficiently well TO open it without
difficulty"
How long do you think you were in
entering the house and procuring these
bottles?"
II cannot say. | have no means of
knowing. | never thought of looking
ut my watch"
"But you know when you left the
clubhouse to go back?"
"Only by this-it had not yet begun
to snow. I'm told that the first fakes
fell that night at ten minutes TO IL. |
was on the golf links when this hap
pened."
Mr.. Fox asked: Whereabouts on
the golf links? They extend for some
distance. you remember"
''They are COO yards across from first
tee to the third hole, which is the
nearest one to Cuthbert road" Arthur
particularized. 81 was-no. | can't tell
you just where | was AT that moment
II was good way from the house
The snow came on very fiercely. For
a little while / could not see my way"
How not see your wayT
1.-THE snow few into my eyes"
Crossing the links?l
"Yes, sir; crossing the links"
But the storm came from the west.
II should have beaten against your
back"
Back or front, II bothered me.
could not get on as fast as wished"
Mr.. Fox cast a look at the jury. Did
they remember the testimony Of the
landlord that Mr.. Cumberland's coat
was as thickly plastered with snow on
the front as II had been on the back ?
He seemed TO gather that they did, for
he went on at once TO say:
"You are accustomed TO the links?
You have crossed them oftenT'
Eyes; play golf there all summer"
"I'm not abiding TO the times when
you play. | mean TO ask whether or
not you had ever before crossed them
directly TO Cuthbert roadr
Eyes. / had"
"In a stormT
"No. not In a storm"
"How long did IL take you that time
>sach Cuthbert road from the Whis-
/. \PinesT
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

rOOm DeyOnu mao
brought its pos
SCISSOR W 1T | n
sight and l per-
ceived the tall,
b / a C K rob d,
heavily ell g d
W o m an W b o
reached for Mr..
Moffat's sustain
ing arm / did
not need the
startling picture
of the prisoner,
standing upright
with outheld and
repellant hands,
to realize that
I b e impossible
b a d happened
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

a brick dust Sedi-
ment, or settling,
stringy or milky
appearanceof often
indicates an un-
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
pass il or painiu
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13
Instead Of Liquid
Antiseptics or Peroxide
many people are now using
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet germicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it is
better and more economical.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect il
How To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

the back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge SO
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulflls almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled TO go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night The mild and
immediate effect OF Swamp-Root is
soon realized. II stands the highest be-
cause ofits remarkable
health restoring prop /6uuTiTEnSS
critics. If you need a fsss1e::Is:.Iv.-
medicine you should k:s.....:sa.....:.3
have the best. Sold by tn10o1fsxmNEH1I
druggists in fifty-cent
and one-dollar sizes. Hon. af B. .n,. Ssss
You may have sample bottle sent free
by mail. Address DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
harnton, N. " Mention this paper and
remember the name, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton.
N. y, on every bottle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-09-13

To cleanse and whiten the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
bridQework clean. odorless
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-09-19
A PADEREWSKI STORY.
Tho Great Musicians First important
Engagement In Paris.

Tho Great Musicians First important
Engagement In Paris.
Paderewskis first really importan
engagement as pianist was in Paris.
He was engaged to play in the draw
ing room OF lady famous for her mu-
sicales. and his fee. which seemed to
him enormous, was 500 He managed
10 persuade the humane agent to pay
him in advance, and when Paderew-
ski had redeemed his dress suit from
pawn and paid for shoes, gloves. tie
and other essentials he had no money
left for cab hire. SO he was forced to
walk to the scene of his engagement.
The music loving audience inspired
him. He played with feeling, passion
and mastery of his instrument as new
er before. His success was instant
and unmistakable. The poor player
had suddenly become the lion of the
hour. his dream had become q reality.
and fame and fortune were assured
him.
At last after disengaging himself
from his admirers be turned to leave
when his hostess. remembering with
regret the smallness Of the fee for so
marvellous 4 performance. offered him
her carriage for his return home But
Paderewskrs pride came to tue rescue
In his courteous yet reserved way be-
made a formal bow. and. saying, No
thank you. madame: my own is wait
ing" be stepped out for his long walk
homewa I'd -I'earscu's Weekly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-09-19
HIS HAPPY THOUGHT.
u Let The New Train Dispatcher Oh
Without an Accident.

% let the New Train Dispatcher Oh
Without an Accident.
An operator for western railroad
who had served HE company long and
well was called into the ONCE one day
and asked II he thought he could hold
down the Job Of night dispatcher. He
promptly replied that he could and
was told to report for duty that night.
and his chief instructed him in what
he was to do. Just after the chief left
the ofilce it began to blow and snow.
and the trains commenced to run late
The new night dispatcher soon had de-
veloped q bad case Of ''rattles" and al
most cried. He did not want an acct
dent and he could not handle the
trains. So happy thought struck
him. As fast as . report came in he
replied. directing the conductor to take
. siding and wait for orders, and ii
was not . great while until he had
every train on the division sidetracked
Then he took a book. lighted his pipe
and sat down to wait for daylight. In
the morning the chief appeared. with
anxiety written all over his face.
ANY accidents. johnny" asked the
chief.
"Not an accident I've got 'em all on
the sidetrack. showed in and waiting
for orders. and you will have to get
'em out. am going to blow this Job"
1t took the chief and his force nearly
all day to get the trains Strengthened
out and traffic resumed on the road.