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The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Rhodes Scholarship.

The result of the examination Of
young men for the Rhodes scholarship
to Oxford University, Finland, held il
the early part of October, have beer
received by President Arthur Yeager
of Georgetown College. chairman OF
the committee to select a man TO hole
the scholarship and shows that the fol.
lowing three. young men passed the ex
animation successfully:
Thomas H. Jones, of Georgetown.
member senior class Georgetown col
lege H. s. Hillev. of Ackworth, Ca,
and Gail D. Kelly, of Georgetown,
Ind. members of senior class at Tran
sylvania University.
The meeting of the committee to Sc
lect one of these three to go to Oxford
net October will be held in December
before the holidays.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Ex-Parisian May Buy Giants.

News which is current in New York
is to the effect that the New York
National Base Ball Club may be sold
by the heirs of the late Johr L. Brush.
1t is stated upon reliable information
that Edward A. Upton. former resi-
dent of Paris. and a brother of Mrs.
d. c. Parrish and Miss Maria Upton.
If this city, and we'll known horse
man, has about closed negotiations for
the purchase of the CLUB A certain
sum has been offered the heirs of
Brush for the club. G. X. G. Billings.
the millionaire hnrseman, is said to be
associated with Mr.. Upton in his en-
deay or TO purchase the club.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
MILLERSBURG ITEMS.

Miss Jennie Evans. of FlemiDgsbUrg,
is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Ashby
Leer.
Mrs. Ed Wilson and children return
ed yesterday to her home in Newport
attire visit to her mother, Mrs. Jesse
Letton.
The Thanksgiving services were
held at the Methodist church Thurs
day at 10 80 a. M. and were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. d. Redd.
There will be a junior recital at Nj.
F. G. Wednesday afternoon at three
O'Clock. All friends and patrons OF
the institution are invited to be pres.
ent.
Mr.. G. T. Cooper, of Shelbyville.
Ind. arrived yesterday to assist Mr..
c. B. Bastin in the reconstruction OF
the lines of the Bourbon Home Tele-
phone Company in this city.
Miss Frances Burroughs entertained
Friday afternoon from ] 80 to 8 with
a sewing party. the occasion being to
meet Mrs j. II. Burroughs and Miss
Nora Rucker. the latter of Cincinnati.
Mr.. Spencer Best, of San Francisco,
CAL. who has been at the bedside ,of
eral weeks, left Sunday for few days
visit to his brother, DR.. /. u. Best,
uf Cynthiana.
The Little Mission Band of the
Christian church gave a beautiful en-
tertainment at the church Sunday
evening. a good audience attended.
A collection was taken at the close
of the exercises and neat sum real
lzed.
The butchering of turkeys was re-
sumed here Friday and number are
being brought in daily. Judge L. 7
Waddell, representing Brett & Bro,
of Paris, was in Bath county from
Saturday until Monday, making ar
rangements with buyers for a large
number from that county.
Miss Esther K. Nell, instructor in
stringed instruments at M. +. c., and
Miss Blair, instI uctor IN voice, gave a
recital Thanksgiving night at Car
Isle. They were assisted by the Car
Isle orchestra. which is beng trained
by Miss Nell. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered.
The mary friends Of Miss Jennie
Marie Pepper will learn with pleasure
that she was one of the prominent
characters in an Indian play given by
the Schuster School of Expression at
the Cincinnati Grard Opera House
Friday afternoon for the benefit of the
Children's Charities. Miss Pepper was
graduate in dramatic art at VI f G.
last year.
The remains of Mr.. John Larue. who
died at his home at Shawhan Tuesday
afternoon, was inferred in the Mill
ersburg cemetery Friday afternoon.
The floral tributes ere numerous and
beautiful. Mr.. Larue was one of the
most popular men in Bourbon county
and large number of friends from
Maysville, Mayslick. Cynthiana.
Paris, Lexington and Winchester fol-
lowed his remains TO their last resting
place.
Mrs. Margaret Mitchell. who has
been among the sick for several days
was taken to st. Joseph Hospital. Lex
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03

Mrs. Mary Doty Payne, aged 60.
died at her home Friday at 80 o. m. !,
after an illness Of ten weeks of par
alysis. She is the widow of the late
Jesse Payne. prominent carpenter
and builder. Her entire life has been
spent in and around Millersburg. Early
in life she was married to Mr.. Jesse
Payne and to this union three children
were born-Mrs. Joseph Insko, with
whom Mrs. Payne resided. being the
only surviving child. She leaves two
grandchildren, Lee and Howard Insko,
also four sisters. Mrs. p. L. Dimmitt,
Mrs. Lewis Merrimee. both of Millers-
burg. Mrs. James Tate. of Shawhan,
and Mrs. Fred Smelly, of MaysviIle,
and three brothers, James Doty, of
Paris, Richard Doty, of Shawhan, and
Noah Doty, of Millersburg. The
funeral will take place Sunday from
her late home. Rev. DIR. G. c. Fisher
will officiate. Interment in Millers-
burg cemetery.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
RELIGIOUS.

Sunday was observed as G. w. B..
M. day in the Paris Christian church,
the pastor. Rev. w. E. Ellis, preach
ing an eloquent sermon on the subject
of missions and floral Offering was
made to the cause. Elder Ellis has
accepted an invitation to preach for
the G. W. B. M. at Danville next Sum
day and the pulpit'of the Paris church
will be occupied by Elder II. c. Gar
risOn. pastor of the Danville church.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Ocean Bound Sold.

Ocean Bound, the good race mare
belonging TO Clay Bros, Of this coun-
ty. has been sold to j.. E. Widener, of
philadelphia. Pa. She will be shipped
from the Kentucky Association track
at Lexington, where she is quartered
with the Clay string, Wednesday, and
will go to France. The price obtained
for the mare was not stated.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Arriving Daily.

Novelties of every description arriv.
ing daily for the holiday trade. Games,
pictures, leather goods, copyright
books at so cents, fancy baskets at
all prices, Indian goods direct from a
large Indian reservation. Every
thing in stock that would make suit
abe holiday gift. See us before buy
ing.
26 If PARIS BOOK co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Wall Paper.

The largest and best stock of wall
paper in Central Kentucky to select
from, ranging in price from the cheap
est to the handsomest that can be had
any place. Expert decorators that
Will give satisfaction. Work guaran.
teed.
j. It. HINTON.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Appointed Postmaster.

Mr.. Harold Smell. has been ap.
pointed postmaster at Hutchison. to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the res
ignation of MIR. j. w. Lynch. Mr..
Lynch, Who has been acting as post
master. was connected with the gen.
eral store of Lynch & Virgins. at
Hutchinson, and the firm recently dis
Dosed of it's business to MIR. Smell.
Re etiring from the business Mr.. Lynch
resigned the postmastsrship.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Suitable Holiday Gifts.

Elegant line ofl..novelties just re-
ceived. Most suitable gifts. Music
rolls. leather bridge sets, hasty note
pads in leather, just the thing to slip
In your travelling bag. Cranes hand
some box paper.
26 If PARIS BOOK Co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
For the Holiday Trade.

Pictures of every description. hand.
somely framed, leather goods in the
latest novelties. Copyright books,
latest fiction, SO cents. Games for
the children as we'll as the grown uu
folks.
26 If PARIS BOOK CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Furniture, Carpets, Etc,

See the new furniture, carpets, rugs
and pictures that we are receiving
daily. We can make wonderful
change in the home for a little money
See US before purchasing.
]. T. HINTON
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Rugs.

Read these rug bargains. Elegant
Christmas gifts.
9x12 rug-$l2.75.
36X72 rug-S4.0O.
27x54 rug-$2.25.
tt A. F. WHEELER & CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03

ington, by DR.. Smith for treatment.
An operation may be necessary.
.. Full line of tarpaulins. Prices right.
Call and see us.
MILLERSBURG COAL & LUMBER
CO. 2t
:. Miss Belle Taylor Judy, who is Wis
iting relatives in Lexington was en-
tertained with box party at the Lex
ington Opera House last night to see
"Freckles.'
Owing to a rnling of the
Bank c Commissioner at Frank
fort we are compelled to stop
overlooking. We ask our
friends to assist us.
Respectfully,
EXCHANGE BANK.
Millersburg.
FARMERS BANK,
Millersburg.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
An Unusual Chance.

Ladies tailored suits. $25 quality al
SIS.
SIMON DEPT. STORE.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Tickets Now On Sale.

Tickets for the performance of "Mr.
Boo" at the Grand Opera House Thurs
day, Nov. 5, are now on sale.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
"Mr. Bob Thursday Night.

Everyone should attend "Mr. Bob
at the Grand Opera House Thursday
night. Nov. 5. Tickets now on sale.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
Special,

] dies desks in mahogany. oak or
1t for Christmas presents.
If A. f. WHEELER & CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-03
TURKEYS

TURKEYS
Bring in your turkeys. We
are now killing for Christmas
market.
CHAS. S. BRENT & BRO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
HSlLENT" METHOD is EFFECTIVE
Humane "Thlrd Degree" Plan Brought
Confession From Chicago
Murderer.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-Broken by Sc
hours OF silent treatment the hui
name but effective "third degree de-
vised by Capt Max Nootbaar Of the
Chicago police. Charles N. Kramer
confessed during the afternoon that
he killed Sophia Singer, the Baltimore
heiress found murdered here Monday
night.
Kramer, known generally BY MS
stage name Of Conway, IN the fnal
confession which cleared up the muir
der mystery, added q new feature to
the statement given BY his wife. He
said he struck Miss Singer down IL
seIf-defense when she attacked him
With razor. after he had rebuked
her for making. he said, suggestion
to Mrs. Kramer 70 60 out and meet
some men. Kramer exonerated his
wife from all blame II connection
With the crime.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
Beauty and Utility.

For the seventeenth time IN three
years the microscopic South American
state has undergone n change Of Ad'
ministration, and the new pOtentate
President Casper. the three hundred
and second, had summoned an artist
and was ordering new designs for oil
the onlcial uniforms.
II want something striking" no de-
clared- something SNOWY, even. My
people are impressed BY such things.
have here some sketches / made my
self. Look them over, and be guided
by these ideas a. far AZ possible"
The artist examined them care
fully.
They were gorgeous affairs. Green
coats We'd with crimson vests IN
brilIiancy, orange-colored trousers
with scarfs of Cambridge blue. All
the colors Of the rainbow were there.
"Ah!" he said, turning the pages
"Th!s Is evidently for the navy, this
for the army, this for--thiswhat ID
this for. with the long plume on the
three-cornered hat, the bright yellow
dress. trimmed with purple and"
That" explained the president,
bravely, ''is for the secret polIce!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
CITY TO REGULATE PROFANITY
Employees 81 philadelphia Depart
rnents Must Hereafter Get Per- y
nit TO Swear.

Philadelphia, New. 2,-Undsr the
rules laid down In general letter
lust issued by Director Cook, no EN-.
pIoye in the department OF public
works may hereafter use profane
language to himself, fellow EN-
ploye in the department Of public
getting a permit.
Director Cook explained tine rune as
4 movement largely for the benefit OF
the employees who frequently come IN
contace with contractors and other
outsiders. The letter was copied
promptly in manifold by the bureau
chiefs, to whom 1t was addressed,
and a transcript was handed to every
employe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
raklno TheIr Time.

'.It seems TO me said the man who
looked at his watch frequently, s'that
these pay-as-you-enter cars stop
longer to let Of passengers than tie
old-fashioned cara do. Am / right"
"You are" said the conductor. sand
the reason Is that people who wish 20
leave press the button and then at
stin tn the car stops, and We have to
wait TIL they walk the whole length
Of the car. Under the old system they
couldn't be SO independent Before
they could catch the eye Of the con
ductor most passengers not only had
70 stand up. but 70 walk half way back
10 the door, 20 BY the time the ear
stopped they were right there ready 20
step o.. The new way may be more
convenient but 4 eafa up time
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
MAN DIED FROM TIGHT LACING
Exertlon Of Putting on Act ImPer-
sonatlno Woman, Results IN
Death OF Actor In 81. Louis

ST. Louis, Nov. 5.--Too tight lac
ing caused the death Of Joseph Hen
neIla, 50 years old, an actor who was
stricken while impersonating a WON
an in South Jefferson avenue thea
ter Hennella was taken to the city
hospital and died there shortly after
wards from apoplexy.
Hennella had been in st. Louis two
weeks. When he went to the theater
he apparently was in perfect health.
His part required him to assume a
sylph-like appearance. He had been
accustomed to lacing tightly. The
exertion Of putting on his act is be-
lieved to have caused the rupture Of
q blood vessel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
AFTER KANSAS WHITE SLAvERS
Members Of Antl-Horse Thief Assoc
citation Searching for Girl Miss
ING Since Saturday.

wichita, KAN. Nov. b.--J, L. Jones
of Conway Springs. Kan, and w. M.
Grier Of Viola. KAN, members Of the
Anti-Horse Thief association. are in
wichita seeking Ethel Madison, 10
years old, who has been missing from
aome near Viola since last Saturday,
when she left bareheaded to walk ter
miles from her home to neighbours
aouse. The girls mother, widow,
sas received a letter from her say
.ng she was in the hands Of q young
man and the pursuers believe she is
being held in white slavery. The girl
s pretty. The letter was mailed on
(. ST. Louis & San Francisco train and
i Is believed 1t was mailed At some
ooint near wichita. The local police
aave been called into the case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
BOARG
IS AFTER BURNS
New York Officials Claim Voters We're
Mlslead BY advertisement.
wOMEN's VOTES A BIG FACTOR
Result Of Ballots In Six Western SUI.
frage states Being Watched
AnxiousIy--Flve Others vot-
Ing on Question.

New York, Nov. 5.--Activity among
detective forces and political mead
quarters to prevent fraud and disbar
illegal voters from the polls lent ex-
element to the campaign in New
York city.
The Progressive national head
quarters issued statement early IN
the day notifying voters that police
could be called upon by any citizen to
enforce the laws at the polling places.
In support OF this contention, George
w. Perkins made public letter from
Police Commissioner waldo stating
that the authority Of the police was
ample to cover any irregularities ct
the voting booths.
Move Against Burns.
J. d. Britt, president OF the board
OF elections, addressed letter to Dis
trlct Attorney whitman calling upon
him to take legal action against VIII
liam j. Burns, the detective commits
stoned by Col Roosevelt to ferret out
election frauds, for the publication OF
an advertisement alleged to be false
and misleading" The advertisement
offered $500 reward for information
leading to the conviction Of persons
who attempted to vote illegally and II
was stated that six months residence
In the county was accessory. Tee
board Of election citos that the law
requires only four months residence
hence the charge that the advertise
ment is false end misleading
AT Burns Office 1t was said u any
misstatement had been made, 1t had
been made unwittingly.
Lon-est Campaign. q
Few American campaigns have run
through a longer period Of heated con-
troversy. The fight for the presi-
aency was under way early In Feb
ruary and has scarcely Jagged since
that time.
Out Of the eight men who were &C.
tive candidates for presidential noml-
nations. early in the summer. three
leading candidates, representing three
parties. whose relative strength ls
etill matter Of conjecture. remain.
The influence OF women in the cam
pAign is probably greater than Ia any
previous election. Each national head
quarters has had an organized bureau
10 appeal to women workers, presided
over BY women known in public and
social life. In the six western states
where women are voting. Wyomins,
utah. Colorado, California, Idaho and
washington, their ballots win be an
important factor in the results. In
ave other, states, Arizona, Michigan.
Kansas. oregon and wisconsin. the
right Of women to vote 10 now an IT,
sue at the polls
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
pfDOLED BOOZE TO PRISONERS
When Men Wanted More and Were
Refused, They Told ofieers
Of sale.

wichita, Kan, Nov. 4.--Charles
Creighton was arrested here for sell
ing liquor. The complaining witnesses
against Creighton are four prisoners
in the city jail who got drunk on
whisky which Creighton took to them
through the police court, while the
court was in session, they allese. The
men wanted another quart Of liquor
on which to sober up in the morning,
When he refused they accused him to
the officers OF selling liquor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
FEAR REsuLToF HUNGER STRIKE
EnuIlsh suffrasette Released Be-
cause Government Anticipated
Dangerous Consequences"

London, Nov. 1.--Miss Helen Craggs,
daughter of Sir John Craggs. the mill.
tant suffragist, who was sentenced
October 10 to nine months imprison-
ment at hard labor on the charge Of
attempting to set fire to the house OF
Lewis ". Harcourt. the secretary OF
state for the colonies was released,
Reginald McKenna. the home sec
rotary, explained in the House OF
Commons that this action had been
taken because the woman was on .
hunger strike and was being fed by
the usual pumping method. She was
in III health and the government
feared there might be dangerous con-
sequences" If she was kept in jail any
longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07

All the members Of the immediate
1amiIy were at his bedside. In add.
giOn to Mrs. Sherman, there were in
ahe death chamber their three sons.
GherrilI, Richard U. and Thomas M.
sherman, and their wives: r. M. and
Naagord Sherman. brothers OF Mr..
8hsrman, and Mrs. L. B. Moore and
ms. H. ]. Cocklnharn, sisters Of Mr..
sherman.
The News In Washington.
washington, Oct S1.--News OF Vice
President Sherman's death. though It
ma been expected hourly, was re-
nelved with profound sorrow 10 official
washington
president Taft will Immediately To-
.mue proclamation directing that for
10 days all the United States en-
naasles and legations abroad shall
Ahserye mourning
Whe nags over the White house. the
aume Of the Capitol, and the public
buIldings in washington will be half
aannted until the day OF the funeral
senator Bacon ID NJ preside over the
sonats when congress feassemblsn
H,ecember 3 and until December 10.
According to the constitution, the
nmsCesslOn to the vice-preaidency now
nDen TO Secretary Knox Of the state
department. who also figures 40 .
nrasidentiai possibility should the
slection throw the contest into the
house.
Mr.. Sherman was the seventh vice
president whose death in once
shocked the Nation, Vlce-P President
Clinton died in Madlson's first admin
fntration and vice-President Gerry in
Handlson's second term. Vice-Presi-
cent king died In Pierce's administra-
zion; Vice President Wilson In that Of
Grant. vice.President Hendricks In
that Of Cleveland and Vice-President
Hobart IN NcKinley's first term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
Auto Took Lono Jump.

With the ease OF . veteran hunter
taking hurdle, q Sydney. N. 8. W.,
taxicab recently cleared 105k-foot
ditch, landing ON the opposite side
with every tire burst, front doors
telescoped. axles badly bent. and the
framework strained and knocked out
OF gear. The, chauffeur and inmates.
however, were quite unhurt save for
severe shaking. Workmen were en-
gagged IN taking out 3 culyert on the
road at this point. and had removed
the decking. At noon they had left
work to eat lunch in q nearby field;
and Ct was at this juncture that the
car came speeding along. the chaut-
feur falling to notice the condition Of
che road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
lESSTuBERCULOSIS IN KANSAS
DEATHS FROM DISEASE SHOW
MARKED DECREASE.
state Board Of Health Preparing to
Fight Cancer in Same Syste-
matte Manner.

topeka, Nov. 4.-There were three
times more births in Kansas last
month than deaths, according to the
figures just given out BY the vital
statistics department of the. state
board OF health.
There were 1885 births, the largest
number ever recorded in Kansas in a
month, and there were 1,1S4 deaths.
or the births 1884 we're boys and
1892 were girls. OF the deaths 274
were OF children less than two years
old and 296 were OF children under
school age.
The statistics on the deaths indi-
cate that tuberculosis 10 decreasing.
That probably Is due to the persistent
fight being made on the disease by
the board and various societies.
There were 81 deaths from tuber-
culosis, SO from typhoid fever and
73 from cancer, the disease that APP
parently is spreading rapidly.
The board Is going to ask for spe-
cial appropriation from the legisla-
ture to carry on an investigation and
flght against cancer, the same as II
had to carry on It's fight against tuDer-
culosis for three years.
There were 10 suicides, IL muir
ders and rs fatal accidents In the
month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07
NCE-PRESIDENT
SHERMAN |SDEAD
Quietly Passed Away at His Home 10
Utica, After Long illness.
wGSsURROuNDED BY HIS FAMILY
Death, Though Expected, Caused Pro-
found Sorrow In Washington
Nations Flags at Half Mast
In all Countries.

utica, y. Y, Oct. Slater . long
gilness James Schoolcraft Sherman.
xice-president OF the United States.
aied at S:42 p. m. at his home in this
city.
Death was due TO Brights disease.
He had been sinking since early morn
ang and II was realized that death was
! question Of only a few hours.
At 8 o'clock the patients tempera-
ture rose to 1O6. From that time his
condition rapidly passed from bad to
worse until the end. Mr. Sherman
vas unconscious when the end came
and had been in that condition sew
eral hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-07

Gary. Ind. Nov. 4.-Three more
men, her father. her brother and her
gance. gave up 50 square inches Of
skin for the burned body Of Miss
Ethel Smith. for whom Billy Rugh.
the crippled neweboy, gave his life By
allowing useless limb to be am.
putated for It's skin. The operation
wss performed at local hospital
When Rugh gave his limb not enough
akin was obtained. II ID said Miss
smith will be well in a month.