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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
lie WAY to EaSy Street..

You often hear people talk about op
portunity knocking at ones door. In
theory il is all right, but lots Of times
when Opportunity knocks il is only to
leave gold brick. More than one poor
devil has jumped up and rushed to the
door on hearing the knock and grabbed
the brick. Opportunity has all kinds of
packages 10 distribute. Some Of them
you want 70 let alone. II you are out
hustling in the vineyard when Oppor-
tunify knocks al your humble door, you
won't lose anything. The fellow who
lays around all day waiting for Oppor-
tunity is the one who gets stung. Wait
ing for Opportunity is a good deal like
takiug milk pail and going out into
the pasture and waiting for the old
5rindie COW 70 back up 70 you to be
MIXED. Every fellow who has a gold
brick 70 sell masquerades under the
guise Of Opportunity. They knock and
knock, and eventually some sucker
comes 70 the door. There are as many
counterfeit Opportunities as there are
bogus gold mines. II you are indus
irious. honest and fair. you won't have
70 vail for the knock Of Opportunity
before you find guide 70 show you The
way q ''E.sy street."
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Representative Harrington In
PRODUCES Important Bills.

Representative L. B. Harrington,
Of this county, has introduced a num-
Der of important bills in the lower
House, among which is a bill freeing
the State Board of Health from DONNA
ton by the schools Of medicine and CIV
ing the Governor free reign in appoint
msnts. Also the following:
Act to define duty of common car
riers Of freight respecting the speed of
cars Of live stock.
Act establishing and governing a geo.
logical survey Of Kentucky and remoy-
ing present survey and museum from
Lexington to Frankfort.
Act to regulate lobbying and conduct
Of legislative counsel and agents in Ken
lucky, requiring names of counsel and
agents TO be entered in a legislative
docket and names of their employers.
Also requiring that employers at close
of session, file with the Secretary Of
State a sworn statement Of the amount
paid counsel and agents.
Mr.. Harrington was placed on some
Of the most important committees
within the gift of the Speaker. His as
signments we're as follows: Judiciary.
State University and No NAL Schools,
Corporate Institutions. Insurance, Fish
and Game and Executive Affairs.
Speaker Terrill published state
ments Of fairness in selecting commit
tees. He did not give Representatives
Harrington. Perry, Mahin, Craig and
several olher cd members (all Scho-
berth mem a single chairmanship.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Death Is No ReSpector Of
Persons.

But a glance at our death column will
convince one of the old and oft repeated
truth: Death is no respector of per-
sons" With one grim sweep Of his
CHASTITY hand he hung Grape on the doors
of four homes in our city, and claimed
alike the young and the old. A tiny
five-months old babe, recently dropped
like feather into the lap of mother
hood, and innocent Of everything, save
a mothers fondling and cuddling; an
aged great-grandmother, who, by reason
of strength, had long since passed her
three score and ten years and looked up
on life as tale that was told; a hand
some young man, in the very glow of
manhood, claiming only a few weeks
ago the bride of his youth with every
promise of love and happiness in front
Of him; the lovely mother, past the
prime and yet not old-these all were
claimed and have joined the silent
majority. Such as the above causes US
to pause and think how great is the sor-
row of the world.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Momen's feet Lareer.

WOmen's feet are bigger than they
used to be, and still growing. say shoe
manufacturers Of America, who held
their fifth annual fair in Boston, Mass,
not long since. A canvas Of opinions
among the dealers revealed that the
average size Of sizes that women wear
today is from No. 70 No. 8, whereas
twenty years ago the average was from
No. 10 No. 5. The No. 2 size in
women's shoes has practically disap-
peared. Oaly one in twenty retailers
handle them. 1t is also said that many
hrms are sending their products out
with a code number in place Of the
actual size number that fitted them.
Now, whatever size they ask for
whether il be No. 2. No. or No. G, the
dealer gives them the shoe that fits
them, and he alone knows what size
they wear.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
To The Voters of City of
Richmond.

To THE DEMOCRATIC VoTERs AND CTR
zENs OF RICHMOND, KENTUCKY
hereby announce that l am a candi-
date for the nomination for the Office OF
Judge of the Police Court Of the City OF
Richmond, KY, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The only reason / have for making
such an early announcement is that two
highly esteemed gentlemen who will be
my opponents ia the race, have already
announced in the new papers, and de
sire 10 have my candidacy considered
while the claims are being presented.
lam soliciting and shall appreciate
the support Of all persons who are 10
participate in a primary election that
viii be held for the purpose Of selecting
Democratic nominees for city Offices 10
be voted for at the regular November
election, 1918.
hope that in the minds of the voters
l shall be deemed qualified to fll this
important position IN the city govern
ment In this connection perhaps
should state that graduated from Cen
trial University in the class OF 1899,
Afterwards studied law in the Law De-
partmenf Of said university, was admit
ted 10 the practice Of law in Nay, 1910.
and am now practicing attorney at the
Richmond Bar.
II nominated and elected 10 the Office
Of Judge Of The Police Court, pledge
myself 10 an Efficient faithful and con-
scientious peri ormance Of the duties Of
that Office
JoHN NorAND.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
We sold for Amo Prewitt his entire
crop at an average of $3.50.
MADISON TOBACCO WAREHOUSE Co.
L. & A. Depot.
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Soft
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL = = =
Items Of Interest Reenrdin6 Home
felix and Others.

DIR. J. G. Morgan left Saturday for a
business trip TO Tennessee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Walker left
Monday for Florida.
Miss Mary Erie Oldham has gone TO
Atlanta, Ga, to visit her cousin, Mrs. ].
o. Tyler.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Weisenburg,
formerly Of Richmond, are spending the
winter at Gulf Port, Miss.
Hon. Tbos.J. Smith. of Frankfort, sec
rotary 10 Governor McCreary, spent
Sunday with relatives in this city.
Mrs. Lucy Hersperger has returned
from a two weeks visit to friends and
relatives in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Journal
Mrs. Mamie Embry viii leave today
for Dallas, Texas, where she will spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Jas.
Dunlop.
Miss Estha Walker has returned to
her home in Garrard county, after a
pleasant visit to Miss Dorcas Francis,
near town.
Mrs WoOten, of Winchester. ad-
dressed the French Mission circle which
met with Miss Bessie Miller on Tues
day afternoon.
The Woman's Missionary society Of
the Presbyterian church will meet with
Mrs. ID. II. Scanlon at the manse at 8
O'Clock Friday afternoon.
Prof. d. W. Bridges and Mrs. Waller
Bennett have been appointed to repre-
sent the Presbyterian church on the As
ISOLATED Charities Of this city.
Miss Margaret Stuart, of Elizabeth
town, spent last week with Mrs. J. w.
Stuart, who is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. L. Searcy, at Waco.
Mrs. James Smith and Master Har-
vey Smith have returned 20 Richmond
from a Christmas visit 70 Mrs. Newton
Combs and family.-Lexington Leader.
Miss Willie Taylor has returned home
from visit with her parents. DR.. and
Mrs. w. S. Taylor, in Madison county.
-Burgin Correspondent Harrodsburg
Leader.
Mrs. Nj. G. Kellogg. who has been Sc
riously Ill for he past week, is some
what improved as we 60 TO press. Her
mother, Mrs. Morgan, arrived from New
York, Monday, where she had been Wis
iting, and is at the bedside Of Mrs. KEEL
lOgg.
DR.. ID. n. ScanlOn desires all the ladies
Of ms church 10 meet him in the Sab
bath school room tomorrow Thursday
az 3 o'clack. This will be one of the
most important meetings of the year.
and DIR. Scanlon earnestly desires a full
attendance Of his membership.
Clarence Woods, Of Richmond, is TO
move 70 Florida 10 make his home. He
carries with him the love and esteem of
every editor in Rentucky-that is,
everyone Of the old guard, who best
know him and are acquainted with his
ability.-Danville Messenger.
Mr.. n. B. Gentry, former Richmond
man, who for a number Of years has
been associated with some Of the largest
wholesale sash and door firms, in the
country as travelling salesman. has
accepted position with large whole
sale lumber firm in Toledo, Ohio. The
position carries with il a substantial
increase in salary.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

a SEVEN DAYS FISHERMAN
KING.


o. 1917, when the kingdom q
Naples waa under the grinding
reie % Spain, . fisherman Of
Sorrento was stuna 70 madness
BY the indlrnitlss offered his
wife BY Spanish efieIals. be-
cause she had attempted 10
smuanle 4 few handfuls Of -four.
ee furieus was he that he tore
down an edlet that had just
been posted BY the authorities.
The whole population. including
women and children, rallied
around him. Forty years Of
Spanish oppression had made
them frantic. They terrified the
Vleeroy, resisted the soldiers
successfully, and killed many Of
the Spanish resIdents. They Sc
cured q revocation Of many OBJ
noxious edlets, the abolishment
Of oppressive taxes, and full
pardon for all who engaged In
the lnsurreetIen. The fisherman,
whoae name WA Mssanlsle. was
the leader IN all thls, and be-
came the Idol Of the people. He
ruled Naples fer seven days, but
HE success seems to have
turned HE head. He became
dIetatorlaI and oppressive, and
wee put TO death BY the popu-
lace. Hence he 10 called the
seven Days King.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

they are not afraid Of the investigation
as they have. done nothing OF which
they are ashamed. They also say that
they have lively and sensational tes-
timony that they will offer to offset
the testimony that may be introduced
against them.
The revenue agents say that the
investigation will not be one-sided by
any means. and that they propose to
show a motive for the investigation.
There promise to be several angles
to the investigation and before it is
finished 1t win involve many men and
many measures. The present auditor
does not want the Office of auditors
agents abolished. although he is will
ing to have notifications in the exist
ing law made. He does not want to
give up the power to collect delinquent
taxes by means Of his agents and says
that the agents are necessary, to a GER
tain extent.
Be this as it may, the fight against
the present system OF auditors agents
Is to be one to the death, and every
effort Is to be made to have the Offices
abolished, the middle ground not be-
ing considered. In the fight against
the auditors agents. the Louisville
Times is taking a big part and has
been leading with editorials attacking
the system.
A bill will be followed in the senate
this week that may solve the problem
OF how to elect prison commissioners.
The bill proposes to have four COM
missioners, two to be elected at the
present session of the legislature, by
the legislature and two every
two years thereafter, the law
expressly stating that no commits
sioner shrall be eligible to succeed
himself. 1t is stated by the author
Of the bill. that this would give Finley
FoEg, who is candidate for commits
sioner, a chance to be elected at the
present session, as he expected, and
will give the other commissioners the
remainder Of their term. or two years
more on the commission. It may be
that both sides win accept this solu-
ton OF the problem; at any rate the
members Of the legislature will be
given chance to vote for or against
IT,
Frank Kavanaugh. State Librarian,
made his first real speech when he
was nominated by the Democrats of
the house and senate in joint caucus
Thursday night Mr.. Kavanaugh, who
has been librarian for four years and
assistant librarian since the time when
the memory Of man runneth not
to the contrary. is the most modest and
dimdent young man in the state, and
he surprised everybody BY making a
speech after his nomination. Il was
not as though he was caught mapping
and was given an unexpected nomina-
ton. He has had ample time for prep
aration. He has been working for
votes ever since the last caucus which
nominated him. four years since, and
he had them ali corralled; that Is all
but six out Of the 10s. and the six real
" were for him. He was not content
with a majority Of the Democratic
members Of the two houses. but went
after them all He was nominated by
reclamation, his opponent failing to
get anybody to make the nomination
against Mr.. Kavansugh.
No EFFORT was made BY the prison
commission % have q nomination for
prison commissioners made at the
Joint caucus and It Is likely that thosn |
to the governor appointine /
tie commissioners win lay low and SAP
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

In the proper column in todaY's Cir
max will be found the announcement Of
Judge w. R. shackellord for e-election
10 the Office Of Judge of the Madison
County Court. subject to the &C ion Of
the Democratic party. Judge Shackel-
ford is serving his first term as County
Judge. having been elected to this re-
sponsible and important Office two years
ago. His administration thus far has
been one OF the best ever administered
BY any official in this capaci y. lie has
succeeded in putting the county on an
excellent financial basis, and has adj
ministered the affairs Of the county in a
most economical manner. and has ap-
piled the law to all alike. He has full
flied every promise made before ) is
election and has. indeed. been the Judge
Of his court during his tenure Of Office.
As result the community has benefit
ed greatly by his wise business-like
measures, aud no one can doubt the fact
that Judge Shackelford, dCring his two
years in office. has faithfully discharged
the difficult duties with patience, indus
try and talent. He has given to the tax
payers of the county stric ly business
administration, and the fiscal affairs are
in firstclass condition today as a result
of his vigilance and business sagacity.
Madison county is now on a cash basis,
paying cash for pike and other work,
credit for which must largely be given
to this official. Judge Shackelford will
appreciate en- endorsement of his admin
istration and solicits the influence and
support of every Democrat in the coun-
ty. and p omises in the event of his cleo
ton to continue to serve his constitu.
ents with the same ability and zeal that
has characterized his present admins.
tration.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

ONE OF the Chicago, H., packers in
the trial now going on in that city, com
planned that Swift infringed on our
territory" The disputed territory was
in New York and Vermont and the
question naturally arises: How did
that territory or any other territory
come 70 be the exclusive property Of
Swift or anybody else, The answer is
simple. Because Swift and the other
packers, after driving the butchers in
the local communities in New York and
Vermont out Of business, by undersell-
ing them, divided up the territory thus
seized and called il their own. OF
course, 50 It was theirs. Having stifed
all competitors. both from within and
without the district. they were left free
10 advance prices Of meat to suit the
dividends desired, and 10 call the terri
tory their own"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
AN ORDINANCE

Be IL ordained by the Board Of coun-
ell Of Richmond. KY. that It shall be
unlawful for any person to leave stand
ing an unreasonable length OF time upon
the streets Of the city between Septem-
Der LIST, Of any year and Nay Isl. OF the
following year any horse or mule With
out blanket or some sufficient cover for
protection from bad weather Any per-
son violating The provision Of this ordin-
ance shall be fined not less than 50. 90 or
more than $1,000 for each ofense.
sAN'L Rlcz. Mayor.
Attest Ed PtAzEOr, City Clerk.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Grand Opera in Lexington.

1t is a long time since Kentucky has
been treated to a performance of grand
opera in English, and consequently the
coming of the Aborn English Grand
Opera Company to Lexington, following
its highly successful engagements in
Louisville and Cincinnati, is creating
widespread interest in this part of the
State.
This company will give three per-
formances at the Lexington Opera
House on Monday and Tuesday, Jsnu-
airy 22nd and 25rd, embracing a roper
toire of three operas of widely different
character, and by three different COM
posers. offenbach's famous opera conf
que, 'The Tales of Hoffman, which
was one of the most decided successes
Of Hammerstein's memorable career at
the Manhattan Opera House in New
York, will be given as the initial offer
ing on Monday night. Yerdi's immortal
III Trovatore, one Of the most richly
melodiOus and universally popular
works of all times, will occupy the Tues
day matinee. Puccini's masterpiece,
Madam Butterfly probably the great
est work by any living composer, and
one about which residents of this part
Of the country have heard great deal
without having an opportunity to see
and hear it before. will be given for the
third performance on Tuesday night.
The Aborn forces number one hun
dred singers and musicians altogether
in its double cast, large chorus and
grand opera orchestra, and carries sever
al carloads Of scenery, costumes and eff
fects. The double cast arrangement in
cludes two sets Of principal artists, who
alternate with one another. each singer
appearing at only four performances OF
each week. The entire array of talent
viii be heard during the three perform
ances in Lexington, some at one per-
Torrance, and others at another, includ-
ing Edith Helena, Jane Aborcombie,
Elaine De Sellem, Roe Fulton, Leonard
Samoloff, Domenico Russi. Louis Krei-
der, Morton Adkins, William schuster,
Phillip Fein and others, with Carlo Mic
oSia as conductor.
On account of the many inquiries
Manager Scott Of the Lexington Opera
House has received concerning this
event, he has decided TO inaugurate a
special system for the filling Of mail
orders from music lovers in the cities
and towns within convenient distance of
Lexington, and the orders are coming
in rapidly from many points within q
radius Of thirty " forty miles of that
city. All mail orders should be accom-
panied by money orders for the required
amount for seats specified, made out 10
Charles Scott. Manager Lexington Opera
House, Lexington, Ky.
The price for seats at the two evening
viii be- $500 and 81 so on
the lower floor. and sl.60, 81, 90 and 75c.
in the balcony, while those for the Tues
day matinee win be $50 and SI.O0 on
the lower floor, and slO0. 75c and SOC
in the balcony.
Patronize your home market. There
IS none better.
MADISON ToBAcCo WAREHOUSE Co.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Administrators Notice.

All persons having claims against the
estate Of w. b. Tatem, deceased. are
requested TO file same properly proven
as required by law, on or before March
I, 1912, or same will be barred. Those
knowing themselves indebted 70 the
estate are urged to call and settle sane
at once
W. T. TATEM, Administrator.
March 1, 1912. Silver Creek. XIV
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies. It
subdues the pain and heals hurts. J3-Im
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Dissolution.

At the close Of business December 30,
1911, the firm of White & Gibson was
dissolved by mutual consent, n. V.
White retiring. The business will here
after be conducted by John r. Gibson
& Co. All persons indebted to the late
firm of White & Gibson are requested
to call and settle with John r. Gibson
as he alone IS authorized to settle up
the business of the old firm. Mr.. Glib
son invites a continuance of the patron
age that has been so literally extended
to the old firm.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
RICE & ARNOLD.

Horses are reported as dying in some
sections as the result Of eating rotten
corn. After several deaths an ivestiga-
ton revealed the causeto be the decayed
corn that had been fed 10 the animals.
Much of the 1911 corn rotted because Of
ahe wet weather. and rather. than lose
so much Of the crop farmers have taken
a chance in feeding the corn to stock.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

WY talk about placing any Of the
necessaries Of life on the free lists'
is the cry that goes up from the Stand
pstters every now and then. IF this
were done, they ask, how could the
government raise revenue TO meet its
expenses" This is how: By levying
an income tax and an inheritance tax.
as does every first class nation on the
face Of the globe, save the United States
Of America.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17
Come and see the old reliable
MADISON TOBACCO WAREHOUSE Co.
L. & A. Depot.

We want our subscribers to SEND or
TELEPHONE Us ANY KEws they may
have. We are under MANY OBLIGATIONS
TO those who do it. We cannot get all
the news, so help us to GET OUT A GOOD
PAPER by sending in an item once in a
while. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

The crop Of Woolford Agee, also of
Edenton, this county, $500 pounds, sold
at an average of Il l-2c. The market
is very strong on all grades espscia ly
the colorY ones which are possibly 4c
higher than last year at this time.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

TIE Chicago packers, now on trial,
are having sent out by press agentsa LOT
Of junk attempting to prove that the
meat robbers are blessing TO the con-
sumers aud producers. Ii should 60
into the waste basket with like commu.
nicafionS
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

OLLIE n. JAMES was overwhelmingly
elected United States Senator by the
Kentucky Legislature, Thursday last.
M. James succeeds Thomas II. Paynter.
whose term expires March 4. 1913.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

TIE next National Democratic Con-
vention viii be held in Baltimore, Nd,
and June % is the date selected for the
great powwow. The National Repub-
licsn Convention meets in Chicago, H.,
June IS
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-01-17

ABOUT the easiest way for the bud
ding and aspiring young statesmen in
the Kentucky Legislature 70 destroy
their hopes and blast their ambitions is
70 vote against any single plank in the
Democratic platform when it takes the
form Of a ElizabethtOwn News.