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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
VeSter.

Mr.. Thomas Burton's little son
is on the sick list this week.
Mr.. Ben H. Burton is quite
sick at this writing.
Mr.. Tom Cowen has moved in
to our neighborhood. We are
glad to have him with US.
Mr.. V. B. Smith and family
were visiting relatives at this
place the latter part of the week.
Several from this place attend
ed the singing at night last week,
conducted by Rev. l. M. Grims-
ey, and daughter, Dennie.
Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd spent
from Friday until M onday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Shepherd.
There will be a Children's Day
at Bear Wallow. the 9TH Sunday
in August. Every body invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
She Stunned the Mirror.

Lady Mary WOrtley MOntagu wrote
from Venice ut the age of sixty eight:
1t is eleven years since | have seen
my figure in glass. The last refiec-
ton l saw there was so disagreable 1
resolved to spare myself such NORTH
cation for the future and shall con-
tinue this resolution to my life's end.
To indulge all pleasing amusements
and avoid all images that give disgust
b, in my opinion. the best method to
attain or confirm health"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
ART EXPERTS.
They Can Judge Old Pewter and China
Ware by the Eeek

They Can Judge Old Pewter and China
Ware by the Seek.
A dealer in antiques was talking
about art experts.
Take, for instance he said, IAN
expert in old pewter. You think per-
haps he distinguishes old pewter by
the marks-the Tudor roses, the max
er's name, and so forth. Bless your
heart, those marks are continually
forged. No, he distinguishes old pew
ter by the feel.
1T is like the china expert. He, with
his eyes closed, will distinguish hard
and soft paste china. It's the feel
again-the fingers trained by years and
years Of study till each one has a brain
in it.
Oriental rug experts have a very
subtle sense of rug differences Some
times they distinguish rug by its
smell-the smell of the wool and the
dyes. This seems incredible till you
think of the Harris tweed, that i'm
ported cloth that you. yourself can dis
tinguish by its smell-the smell which
never leaves it, of the peat smoke of
the cottage wherein il was woven on a
hand loom.
"Wool sOrters, a less highly paid
class of experts, can take up handful
of wool and by its color tell you wheth-
er it came from Texas. from the terri
tories, from England or from Canada.
The soil, you see, gives its own color
to the wool. '-EXghange.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
Biooest Thinu In the World,

Fighting Bob Evans" said a naval
veteran of Washington, had. like most
fighters, a tender heart
Fighting Bob had specially ten
der heart toward children. l once
heard him say as he held his little
grandchild's hand:
a child is the biggest thing in the
world. A ragged, emaciated hungry
child is to me bigger than a battle
ship "-Exchange.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
kentucky Fair OATS

Harrodsburg-July 3O-August
2.
Mt. Sterling-July 1927.
Ceorgetown-July 30-August
Berea-Fair August Is.
Versailles-August 10.
Mt. Vernon-August 10.
Burkesville Fair-August Is
A days.
observation-disclosures 14-I7.
Litchfeld-August 1916.
Observation-Disclosures 14-I6.
Lawrenceburg-August 20-23.
Shepherdsville-August 20-2
Hardinsburg-Aug 20-22.
Columbia-August 1924.
Fulton August 27-31.
London-August 27-30.
Ffanklin-August 29-31,
Barbourville-Fair September
40.
Bowling Green-September
At.
TnmDkinsville- September At,
Sanders-September Al.
acknowledgements SO.
Newport September 17-21.
Horse Cave-September 1921.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 19-
81.
Lexington-October -.
Mayfield-October 9-1z.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
Disc oNered.

Mrs. Newlywed-I think you are too
mean for anything. Mr.. Newlywed-
What's up now? Mrs. Newlywed-
You uss1 to say yOu would die FOR me,
and I've just found out that you
haven't any life insurance.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
Anaesthetics.

''The anaesthetics don't seem to
have any effect on old Battersby, sir.
He won't drop off"
Hum, All. | have it! Send for his
pastor and his barber Between them
they ought to put him to Sleep
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
All That Passed.

81 hear We had words with Casey"
1--WE had no words"
''Then nothing passed between yea"
Nothing but one brick."-Kansas
City Journal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14
Net Eullu TesteA

what an absurd little watch!"
at keeps very good time"
"Ah, it may do now, but wait till
the longer days come" - London
Punch.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14

The man who stands in his own light
imagines the whole world is dark
Percy Haines.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-08-14

Truth is our only armor in all pas
RACES of life or death.-Emerson
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
FLIRTING WITH REPUBLICANS.

Although lifting their pharisaical
hands in holy horror at the idea OF
fusion between temperance demo-
Gratis and temperance republicans,
the regulars" are making a desper-
ate effort to for man alliance with re-
publican members Of the legislature
In order to the better serve the liquor
power and the back tax plumber
bund. All sorts of propositions are
being made to the republicans in
East Tennessee for division of spoils
If enough of them can be induced to
foresake their platform pledges and
prove false to their sacred obliga-
tons to effect regular" orga2iza-
ton of the legislature. This sort OF
fusion would have absolutely no
justification The regulars" In
Tennessee make obedience to the Ii.
quor power and subserviency to the
back tax machine the cardinal tenets
of democracy. The republicans are
solemnly pledged against both ini-
Duties. An alliance between the
two elements would therefore be
nothing less than public scandal.
It would be the grossest betrayal Of
public confidence and would reflect
on all parties to the deal. It is to
be hoped that the republican mem
bers viii stand by their prediction
pledges and upon the platforms upon
which they were nominated and
elected.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
SHOP EARLY.

There is little excuse for waiting
until the last moment to do ones
Christmas buying. 1t is impossible
% get the best results II one delays
making purchases until the stocks
have been depleted. the salespeople
are weary and, worn out. The sensi.
ale thing, in this matter as in all 9TH
ers, It to attend to the shopping at
once
And while shopping early shop at
home. Do not overlook the splendid
Christmas stocks right here at home.
The service is much more satisfacto
ry than one can get by orders from
some firm that has no real interest in
the buyer aside from the one mail or
der~ Columbia merchants keep
strictly abreast of the times.
If You have never done it, try this
one time shopping at once and shop
ping at home. You will be surprised
at how much more satisfactory the
service will be THAI 1t has been here
tofore.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
HOOPER ON LYNcHING.

it will be gratifying to good ,citi-
zens everywhere to read Gov. Hoop
er's admirable statement of his posi-
ton on lynching. It is something to
be thankful for that Tennessee has a
governor who never hesitates to take
firm and unequivocal stand for the
enforcement of the law. Gov. Hoop
er has never offered the slightest en-
enlargement to the law breaker All
of the power and influence OF his ad-
ministration have ever been used in
behalf Of the majesty of the law and
its fair and impartial execution. Gov
Hooper's administration has not only
been notable for its devotion to the
Increment Of the law, but In ether
respects II has made record that
should be the pride Of all good cit
liens.
The governor is right In his COM
ment upon the utterances at the re-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
ILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
!oU sE;E TT IN OUR AID IT, y

ever since. the bonds were made
payable in three series, one third in
ten years; one third in fifteen years
and one third in twenty years. A
sinking fund tax was levied. Two
thirds of the bonds have now been
paid and retired and only the remain
ing $4,000 is to be paid. There will
be ample funds on hand to retire
these bonds when due five years
from now,
This is good financering. 1t is the
sort of business transactions that one
expects from a careful and prudent
business man, but unfortunately 1t is
very seldom seen in the affairs Of
municipal or county corporations
Bonds of cities, counties and states
are generally paid by other bonds.
The principal of public debts Is very
seldom paid. It would be much bet
ter and in the end make for created
progress If provision was always
made for the payment of every debt
at maturity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20

made of the interview" That was
doubtless the plain understanding Of
Mr.. Lea. And if it was not distinctly
understood that Mr.. Lea was talking
for publication, the qualification Of
what he said in that conference was
q gross violation of the ethics Of the
newspaper profession and a fragrant
betrayal of confidence. Mr.. Adler.
under the circumstances of this con-
ference as detailed by Mr.. Lea and
substantiated by Mr.. Preston, had no
authority whatever from Mr.. Lea to
make any publication of what took
place. He took an unfair advantage
of Senator Lea, because it was not
understood that any publication what
ever would be made"
These statements are made regard
less Of the truth fitness or the falsi-
ty of the alleged interview. 1t mat
tiers not whether Senator Lea was
correctly quoted or not, the publica-
ton by Mr.. Adler of what took place
was in no sense authorized or, under
the circumstances, warranted and
those who have a proper regard for
the honor of the profession cannot
but regret Mr. Adler's course In
rushing into print statements made
in private conference. Mr. Adler
did not attend this conference in the
of a reporter. Under the
every newspaper man,
with the right sense of propriety and
a proper regard for the ethics Of the
profession will unhesitatingly declare
that what was stated in the confer
ence was absolutely privileged.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
JOS. +. WILSON.

While he has received much add
tional prominence by reason OF the
fact that he is the only brother of the
President-elect of the United States,
Jos. R. Wilson, city editor OF the
Nashville Banner, is entitled to high
honor on his own merit. A quiet,
modest, unassuming worker, think
er, a conscientious seeker after the
truth and an able writer, he Is one
of the first newspaper men of Ten
nessee. The banquet given in his
honor by the Nashville Press Club
and Board of Trade, is an appropriate
tribute to one of the best citizens Of
the capital city.
The following deserved tribute to
Mr.. Wilson from the Franklin Re-
view-Appeal is given our hearty en-
dorsement:
THE members Of the press OF the
capital city Of the state in the near
future will tender a banquet to Mr..
Joseph r. Wilson, city editor of the
Banner, who is only brother to Presi-
dent-elect Wilson. The occasion
will not be tribute to the brother
of a great man, but to gentleman
who is a full grown man in his own
right and well worthy an esteem
whose warmth the coming event will
merely give occasion for expression.
$40" Wilson Is man who wears
well; the men who know him best
and have known him longest are
those who like him best. He wins
his way both as journalist and per
sonally by an absolute fidelity 70 in
born conceptions of duty. A man of
excellent scholarship, close observa-
ton of men and matters; Of quiet,
courteous bearing, neither offensive
ly obtrusive, on the one hand, or
savoring of timidity, on the other;
devoted to his profession and stead
lily respecting it's highest ideals;
bearing in his attitude and in his
writings an unvarying purpose to as
certain and record the truth, he has
won an enviable and sure place in !
Tennessee journalism and has estab-
lished himself In the regard of the |
citizenship of the section, both pub
lie and private. The writer has had
occasion to observe Mr.. Wilson's j
work under delicate and trying con-
ditions of acute political contests;
fairer man, one more earnestly de-
sirous to be just, the writer never
saw" Il ~ N ii
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20

cent Governors conference respect
ing lynching. There can be no excuse
for lynching And especially is this
true of crimes committed by negroes.
The white people make and execute
the laws. Public sentiment always
aids in the enforcement of the laws
where the defendant is a negro. This
is true to such an extent that doubt
less in such cases it Is more often
difficult to get justice for the sccus-
ed than it is to convict the guilty. II
given an opportunity the courts in
cases where lynching is usually ex-
cused, will always execute the law.
And where crime Is punished prompt
ly and justly in the courts there ia
little violation of the laws. Blu. In
sections where the laws are not exc
cuted and mob rule is frequent we al
ways witness the sway of the lawless.
Governors like Cole Blease, who
are open apologists for lynching, and
Mayors like Howse, who defend law
lessness and despite his oath of Office
makes no attempt to execute the
laws, are the greatest enemies of the
public welfare. They do infinitely
more harm to the cause of good gov
eminent than the criminals whom
they win not prosecute. because the
latter are without influence In the
communities in which they live. Law
lessness inevitably leads to anarchy
and Il Is the duty of all executives
to use whatever power they may pos
sess to enforce the laws.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
Wilson McMillin

In all these counties there were q
large number of Independent demo
Gratis who voted for Wilson and
Hooper. Had all Of the so1called
regulars" been true to the national
democracy Wilson would have led
McMillin by the same ratio that he
did in the democratic counties. In
every one Of these counties, except
Bledsoe, Cooke and Fentress, Roose-
welt received a large majority over
Taft. Better evidence of the Roose-
velt-McMillin deal to sacrifice Wilson
for the benefit of the state liquor ma
chine and back tax plunderbund could
not be furnished than these figures
show.
That the so-colled independent
democrats of the state are the real
democrats and stood Loyalty to the
national democracy Is shown by the
vote In these typical strongholds,
where Wilson led McMillin by the
following majorities: Bedford coun-
ty, 700; Coffee, 500; Davidson, 1900;
Franklin, 400; Gibson, 600; Giles,
700; Henry, 900; Lauderdale, 300;
Marshall, 600; Montgomery, 400:
Maury, $50; Obion, 600; Overton,
400; Robertson, 750: Rutherford,
500; Sumner, 600; Warren, 400;
Weakley. 800. In every real demo
cratic county Of the state, with one
or two exceptions McMillin's vote
was very far behind that Of Wilson.
These facts and figures need no
comment. They speak for them.
selves. They prove the truth Of our
contention and that is that the real
and true democracy of Tennessee
largely voted for Hooper in 1910 and
again in 1919.
1t is apparent that had the social
ed regulars who boast so often and
so loudly of their real devotion to
democracy kept the faith with the
national democracy wilson's lead in
the state over McMillin would have
been nearer $4,000 than 10000 votes.
For we all know that In the demccra-
tic counties of the state thousands
of so-called regulars voted for
Roosevelt 1t is not denied in this
county that majority of the votes
received by Roosevelt were cast for
McMillin. The same is true of other
counties.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
MISSING MEN FILL
WATERY GRAVE
kEARNEY AID LAWRENCE DIED
SHORT DISTANCE FROM
THE STORE.

Los ANGELES. Cal, Dec. 10
Fragments of a hydro aeroplane and
clothing which were washed ashore
and identified proved today that Avi-
ator Horace KearDey, and his report
er companion, Chester Lawrence. met
disaster soon after they started last
on their proposed fight over
the ocean to San Francisco.
Judging from the position of the
wreckage which gave today the first
definite clue to their fate. they died
a short distance from shore and in
all probability Their bodies now rest
in the tangled morsss cf the kelp beds
Redcudo Beach
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
WANT THEIR
WAGES INCREASED
EMPLOYEES OF FiFTY.TWo RAIL
ROADS VOTE TO ASK FOR
MORE MONEY.

CHICAGO, Dec. 49, Conductors,
brakemen, baggagemen, and switch
men employed by fits two railroads
east of Chicago and north of the Ches-
apeake & Ohio Railroad have decided
to ask for an increase in wages and
changes in conditions. About 100000
employees are involved, The
vote was canvassed today in Chicago
by President A. B. Garretson, Of the
Order OF Railway Conductors, and
President W. G. Lee, of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Trainmen.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
The ELECTION RETURNS.

Complete Official election returns
from ninety-five of the ninety-six
counties Of the state show that Hoop
er received O. majority of more than
5000 that Wilson's vote was aeout
l6, 900 more than that Of McMjllin,
and that his majority over both
Roosevelt and Taft was about IL 900.
An analysis of the returns shows
that in the great democratic counties
OF the state Wilson's vote was much
larger, ON an average about fifty per
cent above that received by McMil-
lin, the democratic candidate for gov
ernor. On the other hand, in the re-
publican stronghods, and especially
in East Tennessee. McMillin's vote
was as great and in many cases great
er than that of Wilson. This leads
inevitably to the conclusion that the
so-called regulars" we're more inter
ested in the election of McMillin that
they were in the success of the ma
tional democracy. It is evident from
careful inspection of the returns
that regulars" in the republican
counties Of East Tennessee voted for
Roosevelt in return for the votes OF
liquor republicans for McMillin
In the democratic Gibralters or
Middle and West Tennessee the indie.
pendent democrats, who supported
Hooper because he represented in
the campaign more nearly the ideals
of real and true democracy than did
McMillin, were absolutely loyal to
Wilson.
A striking feature of the returns is
that in the counties where Roosevelt
receive his greatest plurailities Nc
Millins vote was equal to and in
many cases in excess of that given |
Wilson, the democrat for president |
This would seem to prove pretty con-
clusively the existence of the Bull |
alliance believed toI
have been consumated between
Roosevelt and Rice Pierce at Jack
son during the visit of the former to
Tennessee in the recent campaign.
The following typical republican
gave McMillin larger vote
than Wilson obtained as shown by
The official figures:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
THAT LEA INTERVIEW.
T. R. Preston has at last mad

T. r. Preston has at last made a
statement touching the Lea-Adler
controversy in which he says that he
understood LEAFS position to be sub
stantially as UNDERSTOOD by Adler.
But Mr.. Preston makes this signifl-
cant statement: Il did not under
stand that any publication was to be
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
COLD WEATHER
CLOSES SCHOOLS

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 19.-Heavy
snow has been falling here for fifteen
hours. The fire whistles today blew
warning 10 the children not to go to
school, and the bloctaded streets
may close the streets for two or three
days. The weather is very mild but
the snow is the heaviest in years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-12-20
GOOD FINANCING.

Fifteen years ago the citizens OF
the enterprising town of McMinn-
vile decided to own their own cleo
trio light plant and to have a mod
ern system ofRweter works. With
that end in view they issued bonds
to the amount of $4,000. The plant
was installed and has been operated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-29

Fla. ehiffon. over bius msssalins. car.
rylnE pink oarnstiona ana Miss Nal
vina Wyndham. wearing pink chiffon
over pink messaline. carrying pima car.
nations
FolowinE ire marriage the hrical
party ans = number u intimate friends
vers given a most delightful reception
81 villa Francis 10 The brides mcthsi
and father Mr. and Mrs. Pred n XII
lam.
vIua Francis the hoarltahie home 81
MoEsrs. Fuilcnwider. was beautifully
decorated with ported plants. holly anc
cut Covers. the reception war On ths
front paror. the guests then passing
% ths dining room, where they were
served . dainty salad course
Miss HAtsis TakAma vas a heautifu
oriental picture IN fuIi japanese COS
tune. as aho 80 charmingly served
uunch. tee and cnne@.
on leaving. each guest was handed
dainty Christmas box ~ wedding
cake a. a souvenir. ~ one ~ ire mos
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-29
INTERESTING

London. Enrisnd. and daughter - the
ate Charles Wyudhnm. waa joined in
mauimony % Mr. Howard Herrlng.
formerly % Nashville. Tenn, n0w Of
Jacksonyills.
TIE marriage waa aolenniEed o. the
pretty little Methodist church. which
VAS prsttny decorated with Iottcd
plants End cut Sewers. ~ the pastor.
REV kendrick. the vedding march
played ~ Airs. W-l Gordon
The bride was lovely IN her bridal
robes % white msasaIine. With real
laee tFimminEs and the bridal ven with
coronat % orange blossoms
she was preceded b. little disa Ida
May Roth her n0wer glrl ia an ax-
aulEite lace dress. over pink slIk, her
sweet face ~ lovely a. flower az
The beautiful roses sae scattered Ia the
brides pathway.
The maid % honor. Miss winIfrsd
wyndham. vas pretty in q pink chif-
Ton, over pink fncEsaliue. cArT1lng a
Ehcaf bouquet ~ pink carnations
The bridesmaids were Miss Tom
ME McIntyrs. who wore hand painted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-29

enough % make any small BOY scream
out iu terror
Bat when g1ung W y. Crenahaw
walked on Saturday morning after his
bis brother had some on % his day's
duties % md the house ful OF Hmoks.
that was not what BE tid. Hs knew
that bic mother aas sieepina. az una
ware % any danger. and his brothers
and sisters were. GOO fast asicep. 50
be crcut out very quietly and disc0v-
cred TIE cause OF the smoke fallen
coal and a burning rur lie did not
wake anyone. but running &C. fast as
be could run for q bucket Of water. 1s
rut The Gre cat frEt and then told g
the deed aflerward Pc did not know
b. had done anything az ell worthy g
commentator. but bis htends are very
proud of the COO. goungster. who knew
30 well how to handle the Hifuat l0u
and iE 81 modest in BIS bravery
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-29
rHE MOTHER

lsH lafd there 70 much to So "a ou'
br.ef tusy cay,
mH U.fIe efatFes fa wash ard Iron and
mend and rut sway
r. WHa taFa t0 Eataer ur. The htti'
beds 20 maize
And It# WHn Effefs 90 Hnothe awu1
ram ufUr hearts that ache.
THr HlT. bodies tH be kept Tor lh5
raEa clean ard sweet
f.r temples or the dweil.ng of ths
CHFa.r spirit meet
And Mary Mother one ums knew ths
HIerrefnesH Of this
The IntIa feet 90 wash &c night. the im.
tis Iipa 20 kIas.
Worrtvs enc. lord. ~ thnf seem nsK.
Isetfu cf Thy worh
.Tin nos that my heart - hare. 81 4
not thaf . aairE
nut lhat my heart and handa are To
with theae. my little snes.
Ny little daughter fair ard sweet. ms
sturdy hitle aora
0nea Z raioicad 10 serving rtse and
Thea AWAY
Ana now sometimes 7 am - tired.
cannot even gray,
nut Z draw uigh AZ night 20 fin who's,
mother aeew The bliss
~ tender uttfa feet fo wash. ana uttl'
upn 90 kiaa
--Mary Esther CLARK. in special sdi.
tion Hutshinson lEtanJ Carstta Ediiel
~ women