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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
The Ink BAD Sduid.

When the squid is alarmed the ink
bag that connects with the siphon
opens its valve and a cloud of black
fluid is elected into the water. where
it becomes quickly diffused. forming
an effectual bar to pursuit. The squids
also have faculty of changing their
color with great rapidity, and when
laboring under great excitement waves
Of color seem to pass over them in
quick succession. Their motions are
extremely rapid. dartinS along with
the velocity of light, now rushing into
school of small fry tail first, turning
quickly to seize 4 victim and press il
against the hirdlike beak. where. by
making triangular nips, the vertebrate
is generally instantly severed Il is
interesting to note that the bite is al
ways in the same place-the neck
Charles Frederick Holder
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
A JOCULAR MONARCH.
Ivan the Terrible Had Cold 5looded
Notions About TESTING.

Ivan the Terrible forgot neither his
devotions nor his diversions. His pal
ace alternately resounded with pray
ing and carousing. He had a company
of testers, whose duty it vas to divert
him, especially before and after any
executions. but they often paid dearly
for an unreasonable joke
Among these none was more diStin-
guished than Prince GvOsdef, who held
a high rank at court
The car, being one day dissatisfied
with a jest. poured over the princes
head the boiling contents of a soup
basin. The agonized wretch prepared
to retreat from the table, but the ty-
rant struck him with a knife, and he
fell senseless to the floor. DR.. ArnOlph
was instantly called.
"Save my good servantp' cried the
,czar. 81 have TESTED with him a little
too hard"
$50 hard" replied the other, that
only God and your majesty can restore
him to life. He no longer breathes."
Ivan expressed his contempt. called
the deceased favOrite a dog and con-
tinued his amuSementS.
Another day, while he sat at table,
the waywode Of StaritZa, Boris Titof,
appeared, bowed to the ground and
saluted him after the customary man
ner.
"God save thee, my dear waywode.
Thou deservest a proof of my favor"
He seized knife and cut off an ear.
Titof thanked the car for his gracious
favor and wished him a happy. reign
Parsons Weekly.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
The White Ship.

The age of chivalry is supposed to
be that age when young men dressed
themselves up in armOr and pounded
one another with lances and swords.
1t is perhaps well to recall the story
Of the White Ship, which in the year
1920 carried to England the grandson
Of the Norman cOnqueror. This ship
was captained by the son of the man
who had steered across the 'conqueror
himself The ship sank. There was
only one lifebOat. The young prince
was put in that, to be rowed away.
His sister screamed. He put back to
save her also. So many leaped into
the boat from the sinking ship that all
were drowned except one butcher.
who chung to the mast. The passengers
on this ship were 40 picked and no
bic knights. guarding the person of
their future king.-Colliers Weekly.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
TRAVELLING Incoqnito,

Some investigator of curious subjects
has discovered that the inventor of
travelling incOgnito was Peter the Great
of Russia. The next after the famous
Russian sovereign to adopt the prac-
tice was Joseph II. of Austria, who in
l777 made little stay in Paris under
the title of Count Won Falkenstein
During the revolutionary period Louis
XVIII. buried his temporarily useless
royal dignity under the privacy of
Comte de Lille, while Charles X. pass
ed as the Comte de. Marles. The ex-
Empress Eugene in her splendor fire.
quently took little trips as the Comtesse
de Pierrefonds.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Last Words of the Great.

Half of the store of last words"
treasured by the curious are apocry-
phal Pitt cried out not as the records
have it as to the state of his country,
but for a pork pie. and Napoleon III.
uttered neither lamentation nor proph-
ecy, but desired to know if one stand
ing at his side had been at Sedan. The
failing lips of the great are expected
to frame some pious or patriotic aphOr
ism, and if they fail then phrases are
coined for them. "Deathbed avowals
and moralizing," said DisraeIi when
his own end was in sight. "are legacy
counted upon by the English public"
He did not contribute to the collection,
but one phrase escaped him Il have
suffered much" he sighed. Had
been a nihilist | should have confessed
all" What lay behind those words no
two critics can be found to agree
Dundee Advertiser.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
She Snubbed Napoleon.

Nine. de Chevreuse, representative
of one of the noblest families in
France. declined the honor which Ma
poleon wished to confer on her. that of
being maid of honor to his sister-in-
law, the queen of Spain. The after
ward became, Josephine's dame du pa
lais. but always affected to look down
on the imperial court. One day she
went to a reception at the Tuileries
blazing with diamonds. what splen-
did jewelsr' remarked Napoleon. Are
they all real?' Mon Dieu, sire. real
ly don't know. but at any rate they are
quite good enough to wear herep"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
FIRST AMERICAN HEROINE.
Gunner Corbin's Widow, Who Fought
at Mount Washington.

at Mount Washington.
The first woman who fought for
American liberty was Gunner Corbin's
widow, at the capture of Mount Wash
ingtOn by the Scotch and Hessians In
the midst Of the Fight Gunner Corbin,
struck by ball, fell dead at his wife's
feet as she was aiding him in his du-
ties.
1t was not IN uncommon occurrence
for IrishwOG'un (as at Limerick) to
share the dangers of the bivouacks, as
instance tn deeds of that other hero
inc, Molly iitcher. Instantly, without
a word, she stepped into his place and
worked the gun with redoubled skill
and vigor, fighting bravely until she
sank to the earth, pierced by three
grapeshot! Though terribly wounded,
she finally recovered. but was disabled
for life.
A soldiers half pay and the value of
a soldiers suit of clothes annually vot-
ed her by the Continental congress but
soon discontinued were all the reward
that the first woman who fought for
American liberty ever received for such
heroic love. courage and suffering.-E.
F. Delaney in Magazine of American
History.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Salmon Loaf.

For a delicious salmon loaf use two
cans of salmon and a loaf of stale
bread. Reject the crusts of the bread
and remove the bones from the salmon.
Break the bread into crumbs and the
salmon into flakes and mix them to-
gether. Moisten with two beaten eggs,
a tablespoonful of melted butter and
one or two teaspoonfuls of lemon juice.
with salt and pepper to taste. Add a
tablespoonful of cream if not moist
enough Butter a bread tin and put
the mixture into it. Bake the loaf for
an hour or until thoroughly done
Serve with a cream sauce or white
sauce sprinkled with minced parsley
New York Tribune
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
a Successful Interview.

The late Arthur McEwan when he
was working on San Francisco news
paper was attracted by the activities
of politician who was vulgar, Hitter
ate and hideOusly ungrammatical in
his method of expression. McEwan
looked mp this man and had talk
with him Then he went back to the
office and wrote the interview in the
most perfect English, brilliant. polish
ed and crammed the story full of elias.
steal allnsions, quotations and big
words 1t was a most scholarly pro-
duction. and McEwan considered the
satire great. Next day McEwan had a
call from the politician. Il wanter
thank yez for that interview" he said.
Its bully Just what | said You
must be Il grand shorthand reporter"-
Saturday Evening Post
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
DOGS OF ALASKA.
A Story That illustrates Their Won
derful Intelligence.

A Story That illustrates Their Won
derful intelligence.
Dogs on the trail often display intel
ligence that seems almost human. On
one occasion I remember was driving
a team of dogs down the Yukon river
and had one dog in the team called
Tommy, who was 2 good dog in his
way, but who showed strong dislike
to being harnessed-tO such an extent
that in the morning, when all the other
dogs We're hitched TO the sleigh, Tommy
would hide himself under a cabin or
bury himself in the snow.
This continued for several mornings,
and beating him seemed to have no eff
feet. One morning, however. the team
had been standing in the cold waiting
for Master Tommy. | finally discov-
cred him hiding under the roots of 4
tree, and as soon as 1 came in sight.
dragging the dog, the entire team, NOV
ed by common impulse. bounded to-
ward me and at once administered 4
terrible thraShing TO Tommy.
l finally rescued him from his ancry
companions. and after that Tommy
was always the first to put his head
In the collar in answer to my whistle.
Wide World Magazine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
LIVING MILK CARTS,
The Goats of Athens and Their Tend
ers With Their Tin Cups.


The bootblacks and newsboys OF
Athens are numberless and omnipres-
ent, yelling out in Shrill tones the lat.
est edition or inviting customers in
equally strident tones to have a
shine" Hot chestnut men. with char.
coal braziers and stock in trade of
a hundred big nuts. doxe "--. their
little fires or sell pistachiu ua;, ~esamp
seed or pumpkin seeds at the street
corners. Much of the merchandise is
carried by diminutive gray donkeys or
by old women, who are almost lost un-
der their huge loads of oranges or lem
ons or caulifowers or brushwood.
The goats are a familiar sight of
modern as doubtless they were of an
cient Athens, and one sees them skip
ping over the rocks of Mars hill or the
Pnyx or picking their way gingerly
over the ruins of some ancient temple
like chamois in their native wilds.
They are all muzzIed and attended
in t1ocks of ten or a dozen by O goat
herd, who goes armed with three little
tin cups, one holding about pint, an
other a half pint and another a gill.
When he finds a. customer he stops g
section of his living milk cart, mi!ks it,
hands over the diminutive amount Of
the tactical fluid Dit certainly is fresh
milk to the customer and receives his
or 10 lepta Il or 2 cents in return
Christian Herald.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
IL Was ChanOeabIe-

One of the large Kansas City stores
owes its success in q great measure to
its policy of exchanging goods if re-
turned in salable condition. An eX-
ception is made when dress materials
have been cut from the bolt One day
recently Il customer purchased ten
yards of a two toned silk, which the
clerk assured her was the most fash
ionable fabric of the season. When
she reached home with her purchase
she decided, on reflection. that a wool
en- material would be more seryicca BILE
Accordingly she returned to the store
the next day and requested the eX.
change. The clerk explained that it
was an impossihility, as the goods had
been cut.
"Why. ! bought this with the dis
tinct understanding" demonstrated the
woman, that | could return it. Did
you not tell me it was a changeable
taffeta?"
The exchange was made.-Kansas
City Star.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
OUR EARLY RAILROADS.
Rules That Used to Be In Force Half {
Century Ago.

Rules nat OSed 10 BE In orce nan
Century Ago.
A curious relic of railroad operation
some fifty years ago in Tennessee and
Georgia is exhibited in the following
extracts from the rules then III force:
Each engineman viii keep watch,
which must be regulated by the time of
his conductor at the commencement of
each trip and will always have in his
possession the current schedule book.
Should any stock be killed which
may be likely to endanger the safety
of the next train passing, the engine
man will stop his train until track is
cleared.
As a general rule. when trains meet
between stations the train nearest the
turnout will run back Any dispute
as to which train has to retire is to be
determined at once by the conductors
without any Interference on the part
of the enginemen. This rule is re-
quired to be varied in favor of heaviest
loaded engine or the worst grades. If
they meet near the center. in case of
backing, man must be placed on the
lookout, so that any danger to the rear
most part of the train may be seen and
the engineman at once receive notice.
The backing must be done cautiously
Railroad Mans Magazine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
SERVED IN A COLD PIE.
Sir Jeffrey Hudson's introduction to
Queen Henrietta.

0uCCn T1CTTlCllds
Perhaps the most remarkable dwarf
on record was Sir Jeffrey Hudson, the
little fellow whom Scott introduces in
"Peyeril Of the Peak" He was born
in Rutlandshire, England, in 1919.
When eight years Of age he was pre-
sented by the Duke of Buckingham to
Queen Henrietta in cold pie. He aft
erward became attached to the court of
Charles |. At one Of the court masks
the kings porter, man of gigantic
size. who used TO torment the little
dwarf, pulled from one pocket loaf of
bread and from the other Jeffrey, much
to the surprise and amusement Of the
company present. Jeffrey was at this
time only eighteen inches in height.
He remained at this stature until he
was thirty years Of age, after which
curious exception TO the laws of growth
took place, since Jeffrey rapidly grew
to be three feet nine inches in height,
whereas most men do not grow a quar-
ter Of an inch after the age Of thirty.
This dwarf had an enormous head and
very large hands and feet; otherwise
his proportions were symmetrical and
his face was considered handsome.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
HENRY BELLS COMET,
The First Steamer That Piled For Hire
In Great Britain.


Among the curiOsities of advertising
may surely be placed the first adver-
tisement of the first steamer that piled
for hire in Great Britain-namely,
Henry Bells Comet. Thus ran the ad-
vertisement in the Glasgow Courier of
1912:
Steam passage boat, the Comet. be-
tween Glasgow. Greenock and Helens-
burg. For passengers only The sub
scriher having at much expense fitted
up handsome vessel to ply upon the
river Clyde between Glasgow and
Greenock-tO sail by the power of
wind. air and steam-he intends that
the vessel shall leave the Broomielaw
on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days abOut midday or at such time
thereafter as may answer from the
state of the tide and to leave Green
ock on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days in the morning to suit the tide.
The eleTance. comfort, safety and
speed of this vessel require only to be
proved TO meet the appreciation Of
the public. and the proprietor is de-
termined to do everything in his power
to merit public encouragement. The
terms are for the present shillings
for the best cabin and shillings for
the second, but beyond these rates
nothing is to be allowed to servants or
any other person employed about the
vessel
What would poor neglected Henry
Bell have said could he have seen his
humble little Comet, of whose ele-
gance. comfort and speed he was so
proud. alongside a modern ocean
racer or one Of the latest palatial river
steamers of the Clyde or Thames, all
so we'll advertised ?-Chambers Jour
nal
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
THE MENACE OF RABIES.
Shut Up Your Dog When These Symp-
toms BEGIN to Show,


The first striking symptom in a rabid
dog is almost invariably a decided
change in its disposition. 1t either be-
comes more cross, irritable and sulky
or shows unusual friendliness and
wants to be continually petted. OBJ
viously in the latter state it is a most
dangerous menace to its owner, who
easily may be infected through a
scratch on the hand or by a bite dur
ing unusual playfulness. In either case
the dog soon becomes extremely rest
less, lying down, then almost immedi-
OuSly for a few seconds and again ly-
ing down. This rotation it keeps up
without interruption for some time.
The dog is easily startled, grOwls and
barks at the least provOcation. The
owner or keeper who knows its dispo-
sitiOn will easily discern this change
and by simply shutting up the dog Sc
cgrely for observation will obviate all
further danger.
The Pasteur treatment has been
proved beyond peradventure to be a
specific prophylactic against rabies. 1t
will prevent the development Of the
disease if administered properly and
if used in time. The report Of the
Pasteur institute of Paris (Annales de
PInstitut Pasteur) states that during
the past ten years 1880 persons have
been treated. of whom only twenty
one have died from all causes, a NOR
tality of IS per cent. The record in
this country is almost as good.-Wal-
ter Peet in Harper's Weekly.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
THE G0LDFINCH.
Changes In PIumaee That Are Puz-
zling to the Novice.

Changes In PIumaee That Are Puz-
zling to the Novice.
Most every one in America is ac-
Quainted with the goldf1nch. but many
people know the bird by the name Of
lettuce bird on account of its bright
yellow color. Goldfnch is a very ap-
propriate name, as the bright yellow
of the male when he is in breeding
plumage is like FURNISHED gold. The
female goldfnch is more modestly
dressed than her mate The changes
in Plumage of the male are very inter
eSting and TO the novice somewhat puz-
ing.
Until the student becomes acquainted
with the bird he may wonder why he
sees no males during the winter. The
truth is at this season the flocks of sup
posed female goldfnches are really of
both sexes, the male bird having as
sumed in the previous fall. usually
by the end of October. plumage close
ly resembling that Of the female and
young bird of the year. The male re
tains this inconspicuous dress until
late in February, when one can notice
gradual change taking place in some
of the birds.
This renewal of feathers is actively
continued through March and April.
and By May ! our Respondent bird is
with US again. The song period with
the male goldfnch continues as long as
he wears his gold and black livery. for
it commences as early as the middle of
March and ends late in August
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Msrtyrdor1 of the Bride.

A peculiar and barbaric marriage Gus
tom Of rhe Kaby!e women Of Africa
consists III the martyrdom of the bride,
who. clad in her wedding finery, stands
Tn nigh an entire morning against a
pillar i'll The village square, her eyes
closed. her arms pressed TO her sides
and with only the narrow base of the
column for Il fOotht!d. the while a ring
of Villagers criticiSe and comment on
her appearance. ArgOnauL
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Eton and Harrow.

One Of the Elton and Harrow school
cricket matches recalls an amusing in
cident- Elton had mOnotOnoUs Sc
ries of wins for some years. and one
day the Harrow captain received the
following:
o We boys of Harrow school,
OF cricket We have no knOwledsel
1t is not cricket. but the fool.
You play against Elton college.
The Harrow school poet was hunted
out and commanded TO send a fitting
reply. This clever response made him
famous; p e. g..
II, as you say. we play the fool.
No wonder we were beaten,
For at that game no other school
Could e'er compete with Etop-
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Aliens In old London.

Here is a curious report of the aliens
in London in the year 1861: There
being a great increase of foreigners in
the city. her majesty ordered the lord
mayor to take the name, quality and
profession of all strangers residing
within the city Of London" The list
was headed by the item, Scots, 90"
Other nations were represented by
French, 42S: Spaniards and Portu-
guese, 40; Italians, 40; Dutch, 2,O30;
Burgundians. Al; Danes. 2; Iiegeois, l."
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Practical Results.

There may be something in this the
DRY of telepathy." said the mystical
person.
You mean thought concentration
that enables you TO impress your ideas
on othersY inquired Senator Sorghum
Yes"
We'll. there may be something in it,
But don't depend on it, For practical
results in impressing people, telepathy
will never compare with a brass band
and a parade Washington Star.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
The Genuine Article.

81 understand that Mr.. Grabwell
started in life by borrowing $50. You
must admire a man with courage like
that
mo, l don't" replied Mr.. Growcher.
The man / admire is the one who had
the courage to lend him the fifty."-
Washington Star.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Her Costume

MARIE" asked the star of her maid.
gazing perpleXedly at her reflection in
the mirror, what was about to do
step into the bathtub or go on the
stage?'
Marie shrugged Der shoulders. How
can / tell? Mademoiselle is dressed
for either "-Judge.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
HER TWO QUESTIONS,
ose Was Answered Before and tho
Other After MARRIAGE.

OtHcT HtleF Marriage
A silvery summer moon shOne sweet
ly on the likewise silvery sands.
The summer sweethearts sat in ST.
lence. She was gazing up at the dim
blue vault over them, where the little
stars twinkled in a million tiny points
of flame. He was gazing at her as If
he'd like to eat her.
"Dearie. what makes the stars shine
so dimly tOnight:' she gurgled.
They are Outshone by the glorious
light of your eyes, my darling" he
whispered fOOlishly, "and so they pale
in their splendOr and-er-and"-
He didn't know how to go on, so be
kissed her instead. And she was quite
satisfied, perfectly content and glad
And solemn silence enWrapped the
summer night.
Same moon. same sands, same peo-
ple-Only they are married now
II wonder how many telegraph
poles" she murmured thoughtfully, 1T
would take to reach from here to the
moon
He looked at her as if he'd like to
bite her.
'One. if it was long enough he
snapped. Don't ask such silly ques-
tionsr'
And a solemn silence enwrapped the
summer night-London Answers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
A Lovers Quarrel,

Korter turned up at the Office one
morning with black eye and a miss
ing front tooth.
Just a lovers quarrel" he explain
ed airily to his brother cierks-"a Low
ers' quarrel, that's ALL
But, Korter," cried the bookkeeper,
you don't mean TO tell me that dainty
Marie Lanigan did all that to your
No" Korter admitted; sit was her
other lover" Exchange.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
CONSULTING Papa-

Papa, you know that George, who
proposed to me last night is coming
for his answer this evening. don't your
YES"
''Oh. thank you. papa! That was
the answer l was going to give him
anywayp--ChicagoT Tribune.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Took It as a Commitment.

Magistrate about to commit for trial,
You certainly effected the robbery IN
a remarkably ingenious way--in fact.
with quite exceptional cunning. Pris-
Oner-Now. yer honor. no iattery
please; no dattery. begs yer.-London
Sketch
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Baqqy Pants.

why do you spend so much care on
the crease of your pants. heyy'
''It is important. dad. not to wear
baggy trousers"
Important. is it? Why. you young
cub, look here Did you ever see
statue to man who didn't wear baggy
pants ?-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Maxine Good

The Guest-When asked you if you
had given me quiet room you said
that after o'clock l could hear pin
drop. and now I find it's right over a
bowling alley. The Night Clerk
Well, can't you hear 'em drop?-Ex-
change <:
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-21
Evinence to the Contrary.

You've had Il bad cold in the head.
have you. BrOoks?" said Rivers. We'll.
doesn't make you cough"
WhereupOn Brooks. without a word.
exhibited the doctor bill he had just
received Exchange