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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
FLED FROM HIS BRIDE.
Romantic Story Of the Marriage Of
General Sam Houston.


In "As Remember Recollections of
American Society During the Nine
teenth Century is a romantic story Of
General Sam Houston. whose appear
ance was patrician and courtesy that
Of the Unborn gentleman"
81 have spoken of General Houston's
appearance. l now wish to refer to his
fine sense of honor. He was married
on Jan. %. 1929. to Miss Eliza Allen
and separated from her directly after
the marriage ceremony in, it is said
the most painful circumstances. The
wedding guests had departed and Gen.
eral Houston and his bride were sitting
alone by the fire when he suddenly dis
covered that she was weeping. he
asked the cause of her tears and was
told that she never loved him and
never could, but had married him sole
~ to please her father.
~ love DR.. Douglas she added. but
1 will try my best to be dutiful wife
to you
miss said General Houston, even
waving the fact that he had just mar
ried her, no white woman shall be my
slave. Good night
at is said that he mounted his horse
and rode to Nashville. where he re-
signed at once his Office as governor
and departed for the Cherokee country.
where and elsewhere his subsequent
career is well known. Having pro-
cured a divorce from his wife. he mar
ried Margaret Moffette in the spring of
1910"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
DoDGED THE TRAP.
The Way Or. Wayfand Was Not Cor
nersd by His Son.

DR.. James r. Angel tells in his
"reminiscences the following enjoyable
story Of his college days at Brown uni
yersity under the presidency Of DR..
Wayland:
The doctors son, Heman Lincoln
Wayland, one of my classmates, inher-
fted from his father very keen wit
The passages between father and son
were often entertaining to the class.
One day. when we were considering a
chapter in the fathers textbook on
moral philosophy, Lincoln rose with an
expression of great solemnity and re-
spect and said:
''Sir, would like to PROFOUND a
question"
"Well, sir. what is it?' was the re-
ply.
"Well, sir" said the son, in the
learned authors work which we are
now perusing observe the following
remark" and then he quoted.
The class saw that fun was at hand
and began to laugh.
"Well, what of it," asked the father,
with merry twinkle In his eye
"Why," continued the son, ''in an
other work of the same learned author,
entitled On the Limitation Of Human
Responsibility I find the following
passage"
He quoted again. Clearly the two
passages We're irreconcilable. The boys
were delighted to see that the doctor
was in trap and broke into loud
laughter.
well, what Of itP' asked the doctor.
and his eyes twinkled still more mer-
rily.
why" said the son. with the ut
most gravity, lit has occurred to me
that l should like to know how the
learned author recOnciles the two state
ments."
"Oh," said the father. "that is SIM
pie enough. 1t only shows that since
he wrote the first book the learned au-
thor has learned something"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Rudest Man of His Ace.

John Hunter, the famous British sur
geon, anatOmist, psychologist and med
ical writer, who died in 1893. was one
Of the rudest men of his age. He re
turned home late one evening from his
round of professional calls and found
his wife entertaining n few friends.
Grimly he walked into the center of
the room, stopped and looked around.
81 knew nothing of this kick up be
said. land / ought to have been in
formed. As I have returned home for
the purpose OF studying, 1 hope the
present company will retire at once"
They retired.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Craycrah.

I Wheat sowing is about over,
sorghum making is in full blast.
Misses Irene Murrell and Stella
Richard is on the sick list.
The box supper at Oak Grove
last Thursday night was largely
attended and highly enjoyed by
all present. Some of the boxes
sold for SIPS.
Mr.. Solomon Mckinley sold
"a boundry of timber to Mr.,
Whitney, Campbellsville, con-
sideratioD four hundred dollars.
Mr.. Felix Mckinley while
hauling logs got a good horse
killed.
Mr.. Clifford CaDly of Danville,
is visiting Mr.. S. /. Blair.
Mrs. Lilly Moore and son-in-
law, of Louisville, who have
been visiting in this neighbor-
hood have returned home.
Mrs. Ethol Bryant of Terre
Haunte Ind. who has been visit
ing her parents Mr.. and Mrs,
Valentine Bryant has returned
home.
Maupin & Sons have removed
their saw mill to the Mckinley
set and will be ready for saving
in few days.
Mr.. E. A, Mckinley is having
a nice dwelling erected.
Old Aunt Eliza Order, mother
of u. M. Order, who was 90
years old a few weeks ago and
whose birthday was celebrated
by fine dinner. One hundred
and fifty persons being present.
Mrs. Ellen Blair was visiting
her sister Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley.
Absher, last Saturday night and
Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Fools the Snakes.

The Bengal grosbeak builds q nest
shaped like a bottle and always Sc
lects for its support long. 1.-THE limb
Overhanging a stream Of water The
entrance is beneath. and. from the sit
uation and peculiar shape. it is abso-
lutely impossible for a snake to gain
admission to the nest One naturalist
records seeing fourteen attempts on
the part of serpents TO get at the nest,
but the hungry snakes always fell off
into the water.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Scotch Rivalry.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are, in the
popular" mind, regarded as rivals
eternauy criticising each other-Glas-
COWS sneering at Edinburgh's gen
teel pride" and Edinburgh sneering at
smoky, sunless atmosphere. Princes
street is regarded by many Travelled
people as the finest street in the world.
but it was Glasgow man who called
1t ''only hauf street" because the
buildings are all on one side.-LondoD
Athenaeum.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
The WEIGHT of the World

A cubic foot Of earth weighs about
FIVE and a half times as much as Gu
bic foot of water A cubic mile of
earth then weighs 25.G94 100000 tons.
The volume Of the earth is 90. $50. OO0,-
600 cubic miles. The weight of the
world without its atmosphere is $685.
25O.0O0,OO0. 0O0.O00O00 tons. If we add
to this the weight of the atmosphere
given above we get a grand total
6.666. 255, S19, 600. O00.O00.OO0 tons
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Filled With Wonder.

81 was once a passenger on a train
that was held up by a lone bandit"
Didn't it make you feel rather
cheap to have to hold up your hands
and stand there helpless while he
went through your pOckets?"
mo; I wasn't thinking of that My
wife was with me, and was so busy
watching her while she was at last
being compelled to do as a man told
her to do that | had no time for any
thing else Chicago Record Herald.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
4 Fortuna In His Leus.

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth
an English gentleman of wealth tamed
COrbet, of distinguished family near
Shrewsbury, bet that his leg was the
handSomest in the country or kingdom
and staked estates worth 100000 on
the subject. He won the wager, and a
picture is still preserved in the family
mansion representing the process of
measuring the legs of the different con
teStantS
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Tha Miikv NAV

Grandpa" said the small boy from
the city. pointing to wayside plant
what is thatY'
That's mi!kweed." was the reply.
"Oh. l know" exclaimed the little
fellow. That's what you feed to the
cows SO they will give k."-Chicago
News
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Dreadful.

81 heard the missus talking about
u.s." said the cook.
What did she saw" inquired the
chambermaid
'She said we was neither Of us any
good"
Amt 1t terrible the way ladies' talk
about one another Wash
ington Star
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
orioin of ENGLISH 4ovaI Acadsrv

The yearly show" Of works by iiv
Ing artists which Is held at the Eng
fish Royal academy from the first
Monday in May 70 the Grst Monday in
August owes its existence to meet
ing OF painters which was held ut the
Turks Head. Soho, on Nov. 10. 1853
The knights of the brush and palette
resolved that ''once year, on day II
the second week In April, at place
that should be appointed by a commit
tee for carrying the design into execn
ton. TO be chosen annually, every
painter, sculptor. engraver. chaser
seal cutter and medalst may exhibit
their several performances" 1t was
also resolved that the sum of l shll-
ling be taken daily of each person
who may come to visit the said per-
formances. oscar Frichet in National
Magazine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
whsrs the sho. pinehsd.

Visiting Chaplain-Ah. my brother.
this world is full of trials. Prisoner
Oh, dry up, guv-nor! Think | dunno
thsti 1t AMT the trials l minds; as
the verdicts.-L0ndon Sketch.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
answer to Many Letters.

When you havesa bad cold you wanp
the best medicine obtainable so as to
cure it with as little delay as possible
Here is druggists opinion: II have
sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for fifteen years. says Enos LoIlar Of
Saratoga, Ind, "and consider it the.
best on the market" For sale by
PAUL Drug Co..
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Aimost Perfac4

"HOw are you getting along with
your stenography. Bella"
'Splendidly. I've been at it only six
weeks and | can write 100 words "a
minute with perfect ease"
Then you are ready to look for a
jOb?"
''Er-yes, or will be just as soon as
I've learned to read my Otes."-Chica-
go Tribune.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23

''Does your mother take an interest
In your fathers business?' asked the
lady visitor.
Indeed. she does" replied the boy
feelingly.
"And what is your fathers bust
ness?"
Hes in the shingIe business, "-Yon.
kers Statesman.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Paradox
''Pa. what's a paradox -

Spa. what's a paradox?-
at is when the impossible happens"
Then we had "A paradox here this
evening. Ma said sou couldn't posi-
bly, be expected home before midnight.
because you had an excuse for stayin'
downtown Pittsburgh Post
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Sn He did

INDIANS. you know" said the widely
read man. ''are very stoical. They're
never known to laugh"
"Oh. don't know" replied the flip
pant person. 1.-The poet LongfeIlow
made Minne-ha -ha. "-Catholic Standard
and Times
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
What Innnres.ed Him

What impressed you most in our
great city," asked the native.
well" replied the man from the
small town. "I've been h Ge for a week
and | noticed that nobody wears Sun
day clothes on Sunday" Cincinnati
ENQUIRER.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Hatred.

II you hate your enemies you will
contract such vicious habit of mind
as by degrees will break out upox
those who are your friends or those
who are Indifferent to you.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Eina Iaachars.

Fond Willie. where did you
learn to swear like that? Young
Hopeful-Pa's shaving. uncle's golf.
grandpa's auto and your parrot-Life.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Iaxina His Resources

Old Jones Can you give my daugh-
ter the luxuries to which she has been
accustomed? Cholly tengaged,-Not
much longer. That's why | want TO
get married.-Chicago News
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Encouraasnent

Enthusiastic Golfer-Mon. that's ths
best game O. govt I've ever played.
Sarcastic and Overburdened Caddy--
Dinna let that discourage ye.-Work
IF Golf.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23

The two powers which In my opinion
constitute wise man are those af
bearing and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23
Hard Work.

"Plodder is looking pale. He's just
killing himself with hard work."
whats he engaged att"
7nventtng labor saving machins."
Puck
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23

Charm strikes the sight. but merit
wins the souL-Pope.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-10-23

| keep on hands Il fUil stock az
collins and baskets. also robes: =
hearseS. Prompt service u'pFu or day
Phone ~.
AL yr i. T. Tripreit,
Columbia. Nv.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
DETROIT 'iUNI0h !. !
PLOTTED sBLOWUPS
POSTPONED BECAUSE BUSI-
NESS AGENT TALKED
TOO MUCH.

By Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind, Dee 10 Tes-
tmouy purposely given the state by
Robert G.. NJ. Ross. that officials OF
- trade union in Detroit formed a
plot fo cause series OF explosions
ai hat Charles WaUhctmcisto
business agent of the Iron Worker
received $l00 from the Carpenters
Union toward the expense. hut that
the explosions were postponed hc-
cause Wachetm,iste talked too muc1
was disputed by witnesses Tor the
defense az the dynamite conspiracy
trial Ross had said hc dictated d
icii.- 20 william II. Quigloy. 10 llir
au Cline. organizer for the Carpcu.
'e-s calling off the explosions.
QG'0ley today denied that he had
written such a letter and when fhD
government produced what purDo-t.
90 10 hc the letter Qui-ley said 10
was not In his Handwriting
Warhctmoister and others denied
,hn testimony OF Ross.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
SAN FRANCISCO To
TRY NEW PLAN


san Francisco. Cal, Dec l0-San
Francisco's plans TO place the mu-
nicipal government on business
like basis. to which end her best en-
ergies have been bent since control
OF the city affairs was wrested from
the graft ring" some years ago, took
another step forward today, when
the citizens, at special election.
voted on a proposed charter amend
ment providing for radical changes
In the organization OF the depart
ment OF public works. The proposed
change represents the new theory OF
municipal government, the centrali-
zation of important offices In one re-
sponsible head. Il calls for the abo-
lition OF the present board, consist
ing OF three members, and the sub
stitution OF one executive head. 20
be called the director OF public
works. appointed by the mayor ani
TO hold office during the pleasure OF
the mayor. The director OF public
works is 20 receive a salary OF Slj,-
GOO year.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
CONFER ON FIRE
INSURANCE RATES

Chicago, III, Dec. l0.-Rating Of
ficials representing the leading fire
insurance companies OF the country
conferred here today on the advisa-
bility of formulating a schedule fo'
general use In the rating OF dwellings
and their contents. The dwellins
class is the only important class not
rated by schedule, and there has
been . growing demand from state
supervisory officials and others for 4
closer fixing OF the rate to the hazard
than Is possible under the flat rate
system usually applied TO such risks
The question is one OF difficulties
owing to the unusual number Of
dwellings the wide variations in thei,
hazards. and the smallncss OF the
average premium involved. The pre-
vailing opinions is believed TO favor
a schedule which will begin with 4
maximum rate covering all the usual
hazards OF the class to be reduced
by credits for protection and various
improvements.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
JUDGE CONAN TAINS
on TRANSIT MILLING

Washington, u. c., Dec. 10
Judge $. H. Cowan conferred today
with representatives, Of the interstate
commerce commission regarding the
agreement entered into by the interi-
OF mills and elevators OF TIE middle
western states REGARDING o rule gov
crning milling in transit PRIVILEGES
Cowan takes the position that the
commissions present oruor gives
mills az terminal points q decided ad-
vantage, and " the commission viii
not consent To promulgatlon OF the
rule IN question. he said an effort
will be made 10 obtain special lcgls
lation by congress that viii give
needed relief
This evening he conferred with
Chairman Underwood of The way
and means committee regarding
hearings when tho framing Of the
tariff schedule Is taken mp. JUDGE
Cowan and Representatives OF the
Cattle Raisors Association desired 10
ho heard the first of February. im-
u'diairly after thc annual mceiu.
of that organization
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
hey Lost with the ri,anic

New York Dee l0. The Titan,
disaster Has recalled ro mind today
uy th' opening i1 this city of a puh.
i'c sale of fho rare library owned nv
ono ~ ffa victims OF that tr,rslv
William C. Dulles OF philaielnbi,
and Goshen. y. y. Mr. Dulles was
known throughout America and Ea.
rope as collector OF sporting books
and works with colorcd plates his
collection being one OF the most not
a'le OF its Kind In 'hc world. For
'he safe keeping OF his literary treas.
ures special vault of steel was con-
siructed in the library OF his home a,
Goshen To that vault there was
only one key, and Mr. Dulles carried
II In his pocket when he went down
with the Titanic To unlock the yaul,
II became necessary TO employ a spc-
cial locksmith. who worked several
days before he could open n
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
DEMOCRATS AGREE
To TAKE UP TARIFF
COMMITTEE HAS NOT ACT
ED ON PROGRAM FOR
HEARINGS.
TO HONOR COL. GOETHALS
BILL TO ALLOW PECUNIARY IN.
IDENTIFICATION TO PERSONS
WRONGLY CONVICTED
OF CRIMES.

By Associated Press
Washington. u. C.. Dee 10. In
gestigations and hearings kept Oh,
House and Senate committees husl
but the House committee OF wayI
and means failed to act on the pro
gram OF the tariff hearing.
The democratic majority has al
ready agreed on a schedule OF hear
ings for Mondays. Wednesdays ant
Fridays In January, taking up four
teen schedules OF the tariff law II
regular sequence with one day de
voted 70 each. The committee II
expected TO ratify the program TO
morrow.
4 bill was introduced In the Sen
ate 10 create a major generalship fol
Col Geo. Goethals. builder OF IN,
Panama Canal
Senator sutherland introduced {
bili 20 allow applications for pecu
hilary indemnification for person,
wrongfully convicted OF crimes
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
iEGREss KILLS
HUSBAND WITH AK
ACTED QUICKLY WHEN HE
THREATENED HER WITH
A RAZOR.
SPECIAL to Daily News.

4Ittihl 20 Ial} NcWa.
Fort Worth, Texas. Dec 10 AZ
ter Lula Kennedy, a negrcss had
chopped TO death her husband. Pete
Kennedy, with an axe Tuesday morn
Ing. she telephoned to the police
about her deed, then returned down
The hill 10 her home humming a
popular tune She told Justice Pc
den, who held the inquest that they
had been having trouble. and that i'
she had not Killed him. he would
have killed her. She claims scli-da-
Tense In that her husband grabbed %
razor from under a pillow and she
instantly grabbed up an ax. Dctcc-
urcs Williams and Jackson went %
The houge in an automobile immedi
atcly after the killing
The body OF Kennedy wa. found
in bed, his feet wrapped up in the
covers. his left hand was folded over
The right and In the right hand was
a closed razor The first blow IN.
doubtedly caused death
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
SENATE To DECIDE
CANAL QUESTION
TAFT AS CHAMPION OF AR
BITRATION MAY so
RECOMMEND.
To DISCUSS BRITISH NOTE
SENATOR SUTHERLAND SAYS
SUBJECT Is PURELY DOMES-
TIC AND NOT QUESTION
FOR ARBITRATION
~ associated Press.


Washington, ID. c., Dec. To-
Whether Great Britains protest
against the free passage OF American
ships through the Panama Canal Is
to be submitted to The Hague is a
question which will be determined
by the Senate.
In any event II Is intlmated that
President Taft will consent to this
course. and will recommend II should
he and Secretary OF State Knox not
, hold that the question is purely do
mestic and not a matter for arbitra-
tion. Such Is the view among sena-
tors today.
The British governments note was
discussed informally by President
Taft and the cabinet, but until Sec
rotary Knox has outlined reply. i
will not be taken up formally.
Suggestion that the question
might be kept from arbitration by
delay until the existing treaty ex-
pires next June was repudiated to-
day by a number of senators.
Senator Sutherland declared that
the question is purely domestic and
therefore not subject to arbitration.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-12-11
CITIZENS HEARD
At CHARTER MEET
OPINIONS FREELY EXPRESS
ED ON VARIOUS
PHASES.
|DRAF TING FALLS To MAYOR
QUESTION OF COMMISSION FORM
PRECIPITATES INTERESTED
DISCUSSION; SECOND MEET
ING FRIDAY NIGHT.

The first forward. tangible. decis-
I've step toward shaping a new prog
ressive charter for Amarillo was taxi
en- last night, when a, n Joint meet
Ing of the citizens and the city cuun-
ell. motion was adopted authorizing
the council to assume charge and
instructing that body to have Mayor
Gee draft the charter.
This decision was reached only
after expression OF opinions by many
OF the citizens In attendance. TIL a.
came upon assurance that they wtts
entitled TO such expression and
they proceeded TO avail themselves
Of the opportunity with considerable
earnestness.
various plans were suggested. In
Guiding appointment OF a committee
made up OF the mayor and a repre-
sentative OF the Chamber of Com
merce and the Business Mems Asso-
citation, but they finally devolved up
on the council and the mayor. upon
motion by Dr. NJ. W Cunningham.
with this accomplished. a discus
'lon OF the various phases OF tho
harter followed. The question OF
boundary extension occasioned en-
phatic comment Bishop Edward A.
Temple addressed the chair. asking
II 1t were possible for the citizens 10
vote for inclusion OF additional terri
tory when the residents OF that ter.
flory were opposed to ABSORPTION.
Mayor Gee, who presided. expressed
belief that such a thing was posi-
bic. Bishop Temple stated thar no
was heartily in favor OF extending
The city limits 10 include the section
IN which his residence is located bur
lhat hc thought the residents OF thar
section should be entitled 10 cast the
determining vote in the matter Re.
marks upon the boundary question
were offered by !. y. Russell and
Warren A. blackburn No decision
"as reached relative TO this oues.
ton. which will Dee further discussed
at a second meeting, called for FRI
day night at 7 o'clock in the county
court room.
The question OF adopting tho COM
mission form Of government precipi-
taied controversial discussion State
ment that adoption Of this form
would Increase tho revenues and al
low commission form and a busi-
ness operation No vote was taken
on offered motion. but Mayor Gee
instead called upon those opposed 10
or fa'oriug the commission form TO
stand mp. The number was com
paraiiYely small or each side 4
large percentage OF the audience de-
clarod themselves undecided on this
phase OF the charter by arising on
call
The keen interest which was evil
'ercol 40 the initial meeting prom
lses a larger Attendance and a wider
discussion az the meeting ney, Fri
day night.
Those who wer, heard ast night
were Frank A. White. W $. Roberts.
j. n Russell Warren blackburn.
Clement 70 Yost. Dr. ~ W. CUNNING.
nam, 4 Eaerstadt Bishop Temple.
Judge j. y hancy J l.. Caldwell. J.
NJ Jones, +. b. Sanders. J c. storm.
John $ Harper. n. n Coono- and
others