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ASPHALT ROAD OIL.

OF requirements may DC seen Ia ABOVE
office
ASPHALT ROAD OIL.
That will emulslfy. Give price per
gallon and state per cent of asphalt.
Oil 20 be delivered IN barrels f. q H..
cars Detroit. In such quantities as may
be required.
TRAP ROCK.
Three thousand tons. more or less,
2 u inch. 2-inch, Ia Inch. i-inch, n
inch and ~ Inch 20 dust crushed ~ y
rock Il O. b cars Detroit. Detroit
measurements to determine. Give price
per ton OF two thousand pounds.
The trap rock hh upon must be OF
Uniform quality and the bid shall be
accompanied by copy Iof anslysIs
rfculturc and said analysis shall show
tho following Water absorption not
more than 90; French cocfhcient OF
less than Il; toughress not less than
10 Comcnting value must be good.
ROAD INTERSECTIONS.
For rcJ~viug with crcosotrd block.
road intersection az Hancock avenue
west and the West Grand boulevard.
Mack avenue aUd the Eastern Grand
boulevard 81 laul avenue and the
Eastern Grand boulevard. Lafayette
Boulevard and Twelfth street
specifications and bidding blanks
NAV be had from the Der rtment En-
gineer az the above office.
CONCRETE sIDEw AL<s.
Ten thousand square feet more or
loss 10 be laid when and where dcsig-
mated bya the department. along the
Graad boulevard Specifications TO be
followed are those as adopted by the
common Council Jan. IS. 1910. as
amended March IS. 1919
a certified check equal 20 Ave per
cent OF amount Of bid must accompany
each PROPOSAL
The right TO reject any or all bids. or
onrts thereof ~ expressly Reserved.
WIILIAM-T DUST.
Commissioner.
H. w. BUSCH.
Nc Sc Secretary.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-04

That will emulslfy. Give price per
gallon and state per cent of asphalt.
Oil 20 be delivered IN barrels T. o Il.
cars Detroit. In such quantities as may
be required.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-04

Job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co.. 10 John R.-st.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
ACard

/ stand for that which is best
for the people socially, morally
and commercially. Believing that
some of the great issues before
the people are the questions of
using money or whisky for cam.
paign purposes to corrupt and in.
fuence voters and believing both
to be detrimental socially, morally,
and commercially, and knowing
that 1t Is contrary to law to use
money or anything of value for
the purpose of coruptly influen.
cling the voters, | wish to declare
myself clearly on those questions.
have not used whisky, money
or other things of value in this
primary and promise the people
that | will not do so. | promise
further that will not resort to
any corrupt practices in this cam
paign. If am elected | will stand
firmly againt the repeal of the
county unit law and pledge my
constituents that will be firmly
opposed to useless appropriations
of the peoples money and that |
will demand an economical con-
duct of the fiscal affairs of the
State.
| feel that my chances for the
nomination are good and wish
to thank one and all for the many
cOurtesies and kindnesses shown
to me while making my canvess
and to express my heartfelt thanks
to those who hOnOred me with
their supportsand Ipromise to so
conduct myself both personally
and officially so that none shall
ever have cause to regret having
given me their aid.
Respectfully,
29-2t ANGEL d. MILLER.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Jim Collins Drops Dead

James Collins of color dropped
dead Monday morning aboutseven
O'Clock as he was going out to
milk. He wasworking for Jeptha
Chenault near this city and had
been in the best of health. Co..
Oner Samuels was called but could
find no signs of anything wrong
and pronounced his death due to
natural causes.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

The fve-year old son of Mr.. E.
M. Cole, while gathering eggs
from the barn was frightened bya
peculiar noise, and running to the
house, told his parents something
was about to catch him. Mr.. Cole,
upon investigation, found a large
rattlesnake which he killed. Mr..
Cole killed a rattlesnake at the
same place about the same time
last year.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Strikes the Right Chord

To The Editor of The Sun:
Clark county is peculiarly for.
tunate just at this time to have
on the bench a man so devoted
to clean elections as is Judge
Benton. Every Christian citizen
of the county should feel proud
of the stand he has taken, as he
has given his views in a recent
ISSUE OF the Sun.
| want to sign this pledge and
call on all who believe in clean
elections to sign it also. This
fight Is as much the fight of every
honest man as it is the fight of
the Judge. If he leads it that is
all we can ask of him. We who
vote, who are not in favor of cor
rupting the electorate by whisky
and money, can succeed if we
will support Judge Benton in this
fight.
This pledge want to sign:
Il stand ready to vote, and will
vote, against any candidate who
resorts, or permits his friends to
resort to the use of money or
other cOrrupting influence, and to
vote for his opponent who is not
guilty of such practices"
w. S. ANDERSON.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

a race OF TINS Kind there IS always
one man who stands pre-eminent-
ly above the rest. In the present
instance, it cannot be disputed
that ]. S. Collins is the man of the
hour. Without any fear of sue
cessful contradiction, there is no
hesitancy in saying he has worked
harder and accomplished more for
the Democratic party than the
combined efforts ofhis opponents.
For thirty-hve years in this coun-
ty, in sunshine and storm, in ad-
versity, and defeat, he has stood
like a stalwart athlete and mar
shalled the scattered hosts, giving
cheer to the disconsolate, taking
up The Flag of Democracy and
waving it defantly in the face of
defeat, urging those who were
disconsolate and sore to renew
the attack and try to win the VIC
tory. He is one man who always
smiled in defeat and continued a
campaign OF warfare against the
opposing forces. Had it not been
for his tireless energy, the Demo-
cratic party would not be so thor
oushly intfenched in the hearts
and condolences of the people of
Madison county to-day. He has
been a brave warrior and match
less gene.al--the nohlest Roman
of them all. Not only has hebeen
a tower of strength in the Demo-
cratic ranks. but he has ever been
the tue friend of the people, a.
like in p -Osperity and adversely.
He is every inch a tue Kentuck-
ian--always charitable and kind
a loyal and devoted friend at all
times, He is as we'll qualified to
fill the office as any man in the
county. Ey his devotion to duty
and loyalty 70 his friends, he has
won the confidence and esteem of
the masses. He is always alert
and dependable. and if elected
sheriff, he will discharge the duties
of that Office with justice and i'm
pariiality. Being such splendid
type of man, and for years a tire
less worker for the principles of
Democracy, there is no valid rea-
son or excuse why the people
should not elect him sheriff by a
splendid majority. Having de-
voted the best portion of his life
and spent large sums of money
for the upbuilding of the Demo
cratic party, the voters of the
county should now show their ap-
probation of his services by nOm-
mating and electing him the next
Sheriff of Madison county.
29-2t HIS FRIENDS.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Death of Mrs. Owens
Id behold this dashing cowgirl.

Mrs. Barbara Owens wife of
Elijah Owens passed away Thurs
day evening after a long illness.
Besides her husband nine children
survive her. Funeral services
were conducted Friday afternoon
at the Methodist Church by Rev.
&C. Hass. Burial in Berea Gem
etery.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Our friend and former fellow
townsman. Hon. L. A. West, after
visiting his mother who is just re-
covering from a fevere paralytic
stroke, and other relatives about
Irvine, left last Saturday for his
home in California. Mr.. Vests
duties as attorney made it neces-
Sary for him to cut his visit short.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

who survives. Four brothers also
survive: Messrs. ]. NJ, r. M. and
w. B. Benton, Jr., of Irvine, and
Mr.. ]. o. Benton, of Louisiana.
Deceased, who is thirty-six years
of age, has beenin declining health
for a number of years. She leaves
three small children. Her remains
will arrive here tonight or Satur-
day when arrangements will be
made for the funeral and inter
ment.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Circuit Court

Circuit court begins at Irvine
Monday, July 2Sth, for a term of
three weeks. The summer term
formerly began earlier in this
month but was changed by the
last legislature.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
WANTED!

Two frst-class, well educated
girls to Learn typesetiing. Wages
paid from start. Apply at the
office of The MadisOnian.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

promise the people of Madi-
son county that | will not use
money, whisky or any other
conupting influences to secure
my nomination for the Office of
County Court Clerk. | have been
a sober man and in favor of all
things that tend to make up a
good citizenship and if am elect
ed to this important Office. will
conduct it on this same high
plane.
solicit your support and pro-
mise you that | will keep this vow
sacred and inviOlate.
28-tf. James b. Walker.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Mrs. Stagner Passes Away

A telegram was received here
yesterday afternoon announcing
the death of Mrs. Fannie Benton
Stagner, wife of DIR. G. w. Stag
ner, at Alton, Okla. She was the
only daughter Of the late Judge
w. B. Benton and Mrs. Benton
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

, We guarantee quick delivery of every
thing you buy and will appreciate your
orders. II you have not tried US give US
call, 232 West Main street, Richmond.
Ky. Covinston. Thorpe & Co. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Extends Lines

The Berea Telephone Company
has just completed a telephone
line to CrOoksville; also to Drey
fus.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

DIR. d. H. Scanlon preached at
the Union Service Sunday night
at the Methodist Church and was
greeted by large audience.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
The Sick

Simmie Marcum continuesquite
low, though hopes of his recovery
are now entertained.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

The Madison County Sunday
School Convention is to be held
in this city, Aug. 1917. Rev.
Geo. Joplin will be among the
speakers.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Famous Single Comb Rhode Island Reds
OF i've Red Velvet strain. Eggs, Sl.50 per
Is; also Stock in seeson. David Deather-
age, lbs 9TH St, Richmond Ky. 4.lyr
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Remember when you come to town and
want seed that CoVington. Thorpe & Co.
handle the best that can be bought and
will sell them worth the money. Come
and see us at 232 West Main street. lit
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Rev. D. M. Walker. of Stan
ford, is holding very successful
meeting at Newly. Rev. Walker
is an able speaker and all should
hear him.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
Church Notes

. In the contest between Virtue
& Intelligence against Money &
Whisky, how do you vote?
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Miss Vera Hacker who has been
visiting Miss Mamie West for the
past two weeks, returned to her
home in NichOlasville Yesterday.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Kanatzar and
Mr.. Ed. Burgess, of Madison coun-
ty, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. V.
M. Gaines.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

We want your logs, or will saw them for
you while you wait. Blanton Lumber Co.
Phone AIS. lott
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

We are looking tor new business and
want you to try US when in need OF good
goods. Covinston. Thorpe & Co. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

School will begin next Monday
at Pryse with Miss Mary CULLEN
as teacher.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

w. H. Cox who was severely in.
jured while operating a steam
drill for the Jno. B. Carter Co. re.
Gently. has filed suit against the
company for damage in the sum
of $4,000.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
:: Births ::

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Langford
have at their home a lovely little
daughter, Ella Lee, who arrived
ON the 18th.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonah Wagers of
Richmond, visited relatives in the
country the first of the week.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Mrs. John Gaines, of Winches-
ter, is visiting the family of her son,
Mr.. Clyde Gaines.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Doors, Sash and Interior Trim. Blanton
Lumber Co. Phone 425. lott
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Mr.. Preacher, the best sermon
that you can preach is one calcu.
lated to awaken the public con-
science to sense of the impend-
ing danger to the public by
allowing a small minority to
control the elections by the use
of money and whisky. If you
fail to do this, you fail to discharge
your duty as leader of thought
for your flock. The good people
far out number the bad in this
county but they lie down and
turn the elections over to the
worse element on the idea that
it does not concern them. Wake
them up by a rip-snorting, power
full sermon which you can preach
il you will, and point out to them
the sin of emitting to do their
duty in this respect.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

When you want firstclass groceries call
up Covinston. Thorpe & Co.. ~ and l44
lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

DIR. d. Clay Lilly, Sec. of the
United Missionary Campaign, was
here Saturday in conference with
the local minister's and layman of
the different churches with a view
of holding a missionary meeting
here sometime in October. It
was decided by the conference to
hold such meeting the exact
date of which will be announced
later.
Prof. Hoskinson was elected as
the Secretary of the meeting and
DIR. D. H. Scanlon, Chairman.
the four ministers of the city
were selected as an an executive
committee and they will in turn
select a layman from each church
as a member of that committee.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
J. S. COLLINS
The Logical Democratic Can
didate For Sheriff of
Madison County.

Advertisement
There are five candidates in the
field for Sheriff of Madison county,
and all are spendid men. But in
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

DIR. VIM. Grove preached an in.
teresting sermon at the First
Presbyterian Church on Sunday
morning and was given a cordial
welcome by his old friends.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22
IRVINE NEWS
(Estill Tribune)

Mrs. Halle Vaughn was in Rich
mond Monday.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Mrs. Smith, of Richmond, visit.
ing Mrs. ]. c. Potts.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-22

Remember Reeves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
Death Of Mrs. Mary Smith.

Mrs. Mary Smith. the widow of the
late Capt. j. Parker Smith, died sud
denly at the home of her son. Mr.. G.
Parker Smith, in Snow Hill early Thurs
day morning, of heart trouble. Mrs.
Smith had been in feeble health for sew
eral years. and had been a great suf-
ferer from heart trouble and a compli-
cation of diseases. She was II years
old, and was the daughter of the late
Stephen S. Colbourne and wife. of Som
erset County, where her early life was
spent. More than forty years ago she
came to Snow Hill with her husband,
who was at that time the first mate on
the Steamer Maggie. under the late
Capt. Stephen II. Wilson. With the ex-
ception of few years, when she lived
in Princess Anne and in Baltimore, her
entire married life had been spent in
Snow Hill. where she had a large circle
of friends. Mrs. Smith was a good
Christian woman. and she had many
lovable traits. which greatly endeared
her to her family and friends. Mrs.
Smith is survived by two children. Mr..
Clarence Parker Smith and Mrs. Eva
Callahan. both of Snow Hill Messrs.
William +. Cuff and Robert II. Cluif
are nephews of the deceased, their
mother having been her sister. Funeral
services will be held at the house Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock. after
which her body will be laid to rest be-
side her husband in the family burial lot
in All Hallows T. Z. Cemetery
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
LASHED To MAST
FOR 40 HOURS
Thrilling Experiences Of Denard
Merritt on His Sunken Vessel
In Virginia Waters.

Captain Dennard Merritt. of Chincc-
league Island. and colored sailor. were
rescued by members of the crew of the
Cobbs Island Life Saving Station one
day last week, after having been ex-
posed to the waters Of the bay for 40
hours on his sunken schooner. Little
May Merritt was unconscious and the
colored man was dead when they were
taken out of the water.
Bound TO the mast with Captain Mer-
rift was the body of Samuel Holden, a
colored sailor. and one Of the crew.
Holden died Monday and for "a hours
Captain Merritt was exposed to the
fury of wind and water with dead
man for companion.
The schooner struck barge a week
ago. With a hole in her hull. she sank
off the Virginia shore. about 10 miles
from Cobbs Island. Before the vessel
went down the Captain and the negro
sailor dashed themselves to the mast
Although the life-saving station heard
of the wreck early in the week, the
crew were unable to locate the sunken
vessel. They noticed the mast sticking
up out Of the water. but. believing it to
be an old wreck. did not make any in
vestigation to ascertain if anyone was
clinging to the timber.
On drill day. when the men had holi-
day, two members of the crew went to
the wreck and found Captain Merritt.
He was taken to Chincoteague Island.
Va. and placed under a physician 5
care. He is reported to be recovering
from his trying experience.
All Sunday night. Monday, Monday
night and part of Tuesday the two men
chung to their precarious position. NOM
entarily expecting to be sucked into the
swirling water, which sometimes broke
over their bodies in icy spray. They
occasionally shouted, but their voices
were lost in the roar of the ocean. They
had been able to save nothing except
the clothing they wore, and this was
quickly watersoaked. The black and
the white man occasionally exchanged
words of encouragement. but hope
faded until they both hung expecting
death. The captain did not know his
companion had expired until taken off.
Captain Merritt is a brother Of Mrs.
Eugene Mumford. of near Snow Hill
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
Newark

Mrs. Louis Tul visited friends in Del
mar last week.
Mrs. Clayton Dennis went to Balti-
more Friday OF last week, returning
Sunday.
Miss Mary Dennis has returned from
a visit to Philadelphia.
Mr., Hollingsworth spent the week 5
end in Baltimore.
Miss Ethel Parker was week end
visitor to Snow Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Brimer. and
Miss Mabel Brimer. of Stockton. and
Mr.. o. T. Richardson. and Master Rich
ard Aiken. of Snow Hill. spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Richardson.
The members OF the NJ. f. Church
will hold an oyster supper in the Hall
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Nellie Robinson, of Philadelphia.
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Esma Davis.
The Christian Endeavor Society was
delightfully."- entertained by Miss Olive
Bounds Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Esma Davis went 10 Millsboro
Monday to see his son. Mr.. Harry Davis.
who is quite i'll.
The members and friends of Trinity
NJ. p. Church will hold a Tie Social
Saturday evening, March 22d, in the
Hall.
An illustrated lecture. on Living
stone in Africa. will be given in Bowen
NJ. +. Church. Wednesday. March 10th,
by Rev. T. X. Van Dyke. of Berlin. Adj
mission 10 and % cts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
Girdletree.

Mr.. Rowland Hancock went to Sails
bury last Saturday tor on operation upon
his throat.
Mr.. Ernest Hill has secured a position
on the D. NJ. & V. Railroad as mail
weigher.
Mr. George l.. Hill. who has been en-
gagged for long time as section hand,
on the D. NJ. g. V. Railroad has been
appointed flagman at Clayton, Del.
Mr.. Strickland and family. of Locust
vile. Va, have moved to Girdletree.
Quite a large delegation of Girdletree
citizens went to Snow Hill Tuesday
with the principal Of our school to inter-
cede for a new school building The
members Of the School Board spoke very
much in favor Of giving our people an
improved and more cOmmodious build
ing.
Miss Mamie Bonneville gave birth
day party Tuesday evening. in honor of
her thirteenth birthday. Quite a num-
Der Of her little friends attended, and
all had very enjoyable time.
Miss Ella Gordy made short visit
to Snow Hill on Tuesday.
The debate given by the pupils Of
the eighth grade of our high school was
well attended. The subject was han
died with a great deal Of skill. 1t is
gratifying both to the teachers and pu-
pills to see in what great numbers the
people Of Girdletree attend all school
functions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
THE PRICELESS
RECORDS BURNED
Papers Bearing On History Of
PresbyteTianism In State
Are Destroyed

Priceless records Of the early estab-
lishment of Presbyterianism on the
Eastern Shore Of Maryland have been
burned up. according to report made
in the current number Of the Continent,
one of the church organs.
The records, which were stored in a
house owned by Rev. Samuel McMaster.
executor Of the will Of the last daugh-
ter Of Francis Mackenzie, were burned
by tenants, who wished to make things
look tidy and had no idea that this was
the very batch Of early records for which
DR.. L. p. Bowen. historian Of Presby-
terianism in Maryland, had long been
searching. Mr.. McMaster. grandson Of
the pioneer pastor of the Mackenzie Pres
byterian churches, learned Of the burn
ing Of the papers from the tenants on
a recent visit made by him to the farm.
near Rehoboth, on the Pocomoke river.
The pile of papers stored away by
Parson McMaster. amounted to half a
cart load. Seeing no value in what
appeared to them useless pile Of rub
bush. tenants threw the entire lot out
of a window and applied match to it..
The article in the Continent continues
HOY the heart grows faint at the
thought of such ruthless vandalism
What stores Of priceless information
relative to Mackenzie. Msddux. Wilson,
Davis, Trail, Hampton. Henry, McMas-
ter and others may have been thus
thoughtlessly destroyed After being
hidden away for more than a hundred
years, and within easy reach Of those
who would have given much to have
known Of their whereabouts. these pre-
cious packages We're forever lost. Almost
without doubt there was destroyed at
this time the widely-sought manuscript
of the first history of Rehoboth Church,
which Parson McMaster is known "a
have written. Much of the unknown
history of the beginnings of the church
on the Eastern Shore OF Maryland may
have been recorded in one or more OF
the packages.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-15
Progressive Party Conference

Chairman Charles o. Carter, Of Ber-
lin, and the County Committee, COM
posed of Capt George W. Truitt. DIR.
r. Lee Hall and James NJ. Wilson, have
issued call for mass conference of
the Progressive Party Of Worcester
County to be held IN Snow Hill Tues
day, March 18th. at 2.SO p. m. The
purpose of the convention is to select
delegates to the State Progressive Con-
vention to be held in Baltimore on the
goth inst.