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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

IL had besn q mere seven weeks
conference; no one had deemed the
congress government. or had spoken
Of any object save peace and accom-
mediation; but no one could foresee
the issue of what had been done.
A Vision Of United America.
A spirit had run through those de-
liberations which gave thoughtful men.
as they pondered it. new idea Of the
colonies. It needed no prophet to dis
Germ beyond all this sober ard anx-
ious business vision of America
united. armed, belligerent for her
rights.
There was no telling what form of
scornful rejection awaited that declar-
alton Of rights or the grave pleading
Of that urgent memorial to the crown.
It behooved every man to hold him
self in readiness for the worst; and
Washington saw as clearly as any man
at how nice hazard things stood.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

Mallory, but this was entirely too
tame for a youngster named Nc
Nally who sought to liven 'em up
a little with some gun music.
Pulling his trusty, he proceeded to
stir 'em up by shooting close, to
the light fantastic toes" The
crowd scattered "pell NELL, heller
SHELTER" and took to the hills and
woods. Young Lamb, who fled
to the top of a nearby hill, pulled
his As and was pointing it at the
crowd below. This was too
much for quiet Pistol Joe, who,
in order to stop any further ex-
hibition of levity, seed his duty
and done it" by piercing the
hilarious Lamb with a As ball.
Thus ended the Mallory
Springs 18th of July Ball.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

sors and witnesses. Spent the even
ing at home with Colonel Lee, Colonel
Washington and DR.. Shipper, who
came in to consult u.s." was John
Adams entry in his diary for Septem-
Der 2S,th.
No doubt Samuel Adams found the
interview trying one, and WINGED a
little under the examination of tho
calm and steady soldier, going so
straight to the point, for all his Vir-
| giniaIl ceremony.
! There had been many outward
signs OF the demogogue in Adams car
[ reer. He had been consciously ans
| deliberately planning and scheming
| for independence ever since 1858, and
had made public avowal of his pur-
pose no longer ago than last year. 1t
must have taxed even his adroit pow
nrs to convince these frank virginians
that his purpose was not rebellion, Dnt
| liberty; that he venerated what they
venerated, and wished only what they
wished
Finds Massachusetts Men Genuine.
But the truth somehow lay open be-
fore the evening was gone. There was
frank cordially in the parting: Wash
ington was convinced of their genuine
ness and sobriety. Though you are
led tt, believe by venal men," he re
| piled to Captain Mackenzie, that the
people of Massachusetts are rebel
lious, setting up for the independently,
and what not. give me'leave, my good
! friend, to tell you that you are abused
| grossly abused. This / advance with
degree of confidence and boldness
which may claim your belief, having
better. opportunities for knowing the
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08
Picnic Fight

The glorious fourth was cele-
brated at Mallory Springs in
ancient style. Several hundred
shots were fired in a general
drunken spree and Henry Lamb
lies dying, pierced by a As bullet
in the region of the heart. He
was shot by (pistoD Joe Powell.
Dr.. Botkin, of Berea, was sum
moned but little hope is entertain.
ed of his recovery.
Old time fiddling and dancing
was in progress in the pavilion al
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

When you are going to have company
and want something good, try our Fern
dell Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Pine Apples
Corn, Beans, Tomatoes and everything
else in this line that your taste calls for.
Covington, Thorpe & Co. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

We are looking for new business and
want you to try US when in need of good
goods. Covington, Thorpe & Co. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

Peyton Randolph was elected presi-
dent OF the congress; Richard Henry
Lee and Patrick Henry stood forth as
the Yirginian leaders on the floor.
IF you speak of solid information
and sound judgment, Colonel Washing
ton is unquestionably the greatest man
on that noor," was Henry's confident
and generous verdict; but Washington
was no politician. and did not stand in
exactly the same class with the rest.
He had headed committees and pre-
sided over popular meetings among
his own neighbors id Fairfax. and had
been prompt to join them in speaking
with high spirit against the course of
the ministry in England. He had been
forward in urging and punctiliously
careful in practicing non-importation.
He had declared Cages conduct IN
Boston more becoming Turkish ba-
shaw than an English governor
Deeds and Not Words.
But he was a man Of action, rather
than of parliament. Il will raise one
thousand men, enlist them at my own
expense. and march myself at their
head for the relief of Boston," had
been his impetuous utterance In the
Virginia convention-"the most elo-
quent speech that was ever made" Mr..
Lynch declared. 81 have heard he
said," reported an admiring Philadel
phian--'T have heard he said he
wished to God the liberties of Amer
lea were to be dc termined by single
combat between himself and George!"
But his fellow Virginians understood
him better. They had chosen him for
force and sobriety; not az an orator,
but as the first soldier and one of the
first characters of the commonwealth;
expected.
Not Committee Man.
He had not been put upon thei,
committee Of correspondence, or beer
appointed with Nicholas and Pendl
ton and Lee and Henry to draw reso
lutions and RESPONSIVENESS: hnt ,vhe
It came to choosing those who should
represent the Old Dominion in the con
gress, but two names stood before
his in the vote. Peyton Randolph
104; Richard Henry Lee, 100; George
Washington, SO; Patrick Henry, 80;
Richard Bland, 70: Benjamin Harri
son, 66; Edmund Pendleton, 62-sucf
mad been the preference of the con
vention
Admired by Northerners.
ri 4 IL
easy, soldier-like air and gesture
and his modest and "cool but deter
mined style and accent when he
spoke and wondered to see him looi
scarce forty, when they recalled how
his name had gone through the colo
MES twenty years ago, when he haG
met the French so CALAMITY at Grea1
Meadows, and with Braddock at the
forks Of the Ohio.
| The Nassa chusetts delegates haC
reason to admire his manly openness
| too, and straightforward candor. Al
old comrade in arms whom he eS
teemed-a Virginian now in regular
| commission, and stationed with thu
troops in Boston-had written hin
very damaging things aboIt the pa
triot" leaders of the beset town; o
their ''tyrannical oppression over on
another" and their fixed aim at tota
independence" and had charged then
roundly with being no better thai
| demagogues and rebels.
Investigates for Himself.
Washington went at once to the mel
accused, to learn from their own lip
their principles and intentions, takin,
| Richard Henry Lee and discreet Dr.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

gYour name on our list will be duly
appreciated.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-07-08

3 n situation run OF Ferit.
1t was circumstance full of peril
that the delegates of the several colo
MES should at such a juncture be
strangers to one another. and provin-
Gals all. nowhere bred to continental
AnatFs Only since the passage or the
stamp act had they taken any thought
TOT each other. There was no assur-
anee that even the best leaders OF q
colony could rise to the statesman's
view and concert measures, to insure
the peace of an empire. Rising law
yers like John Adams, brusque plant
ers like Colonel HARRISON welI-tf,-do
merchants like Thomas Miffiin. might
prlng all honesty and good intention
70 the task and yet miserably fall. A
provincial law practice. the easy as
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
Arrested.
tnyeiling Ceremonies.

Forrest Camp No, 29, Woodmen of the World, of this city, will unveil a monument to the memory of MT. Chas. W Bernard, at the Forrest City cemetery on Sunday afternoon, Octo- Der l9, 1913, at 2:30 o'clock The ad- dress will be delivered by Hon. Fred A lsgrig, of Little Rock; the poem, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud will be read by Miss Tula Webber, and the music will be a mixeG quartette, composed of some of the best talent in Forrest City, with or gan accompaniment and violin obli- gato. All camps of Woodmen, and their families, and the public gener- ally, are cordially invited to attend
 The above named ceremony was to have taken place on the 5th inst, but owing to the inclemency of the weather on that date, was post poned until next Sunday, the 18th
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
HUGHES TIMES
Health is some better this wee.

Health is some better this week.
 We are having some cool weather. which the people in general are mak- ing good use of.
 Business is fairly good in Hughes The SaWmiIl and gin have been run ming in full blast the past week .0gs and bolts are being loaded cut and cotton shipped. Everybody is hustling
 Lots of drummers in town last week.
 Mrs Hammond, of Memphis. spent last week with her husband, Dr. Ham, mond, in Hughes. The doctor has his office completed now, and has begun to call Hughes home "
 MT. Steve Cook and father moved to Mr. Davis camp, near Bledsoe, Monday.
 NIT Futrell, our depot agent went over to Marianna last Sunday and was happily married to Miss Lynch, of that town, and returned 10 Hughes Monday. We gladly welcome the happy couple to our little town, and wish for them many happy days
 MT. Robinson made flying trip to Council Saturday. IT this pretty weather continues there will be some work done in and around Hughes.
 MT. and Mrs Young are the proud parents of bouncing baby girl
 MT. Orr spent several days in Mem phis last week
 MT. Arch Pryor and little daughter, Byrd, and Mrs. Fife Hudson are spend ing few days at Hot Springs this week
 Mrs. Futrell is visiting in Mariana.
 MT. and Mrs. Wise are preparing to move to Round Pond. We are sorry to see them leave, but wish them sue cess.
 MT. Press Jackson has so much busi- ness in Hughes nowadays. Oh, you Press You haven't been seen in Hughes in a week.
 School will begin here next Monday under the able management of Miss Smith, of Council We hope she will have success with the little fellows,
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
"The Girl of the Mountains"

The Girl of the Mountains, " which comes to the opera house on Wednes- day, October 22, is acleyer and forcible drama, with an element Of good, clean comedy, depicting the story of a girl who knew only the life of the wilder ness and the mining camp: her trials and struggles and her final triumph in the great city, with the love of a true and honest man to shield her future. Tie authors story is effect. lively portrayed by a competent cast of capable actors The stage settings are beautiful, showing the mountain abode of Nellie Bonn in the pictur- esque Siskiyou mountains of Califor. nia.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
The Family Cough Medicines.

In every home there should be a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery, ready for immediate use when any member of the family contracts a cold or cough. Prompt use will stop the spread of sickness. s. A. Stid of Mason, Mich, writes My whole fam fly depends upon Dr. Kings New Dis covery as the best cough and cold medicine in the world. Two 50c bot ties cured me of pneumonia " Thous- ands of other families have been equally benefited and depend entire ly upon Dr. Kings New Discovery to cure their coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles, Every dose helps Price 50C and $l CO., All druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
Another Prize for st. Francis.

We'll maybe you think our good friend, Mir A. D, Mcdaniel of Franks township was not the surprised and happy boy few days ago when he received letter from the secretary of the Tri-State fair at Memphis, notify ing him that he had captured tue first and second prizes for the best apples exhibited al the big Memphis show Mir. Mcdaniel sent specimens of his apples to Memphis rather late. and not being able to find these apples when he and Mrs. Mcdaniel attended the fair, he came home with the inn pression that the fine apples from the Franks township orchard had failed to reach the show tables. Imagine MT. McDaniel's surprise, then, upon receiving the letter from Memphis notifying him that he had won the coveted prizes, and containing a crisp and "crinkly" check for two dollars.
 Arrested.
 Further arrests are being made daily not of persons, but of pain. It's Hunts Lightning Oil that so many people are talking about because it stops and arrests pain and affords almost instant relief in cases of neu- ralgia, rheumatism, headaches, burns, etc. Just try it if you want pain to quit quick
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
4 Gentle and Effective Laxative,

A mild, gentle and effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from consti patton. Thousands swear by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio, Texas, writes "They are, beyond question, the best pills my wife and have ever taken '' They never cause pain. Price 25c. at druggists or by mail
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17

Dizzlness, spells of blindness. head. acne ana sour stomach are caused hy torpid liver and constipated bowels
 Prlckly Ash Bitter removes the canse oI the trouble and puts the system in perfect order. -
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17

Dr. R. A. Haynie and little daugh- ter, Ina, of Haynes, who had spent the day Sunday at Palestine with Dr. Haynie's daughter, Mrs Scott Apple by, and family, passed through the city Monday morning eu route home.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17
Still Killing.

It still keeps on killing pain, does lInnt's Lightning Oil For many years it has been used with wonderful success for rheumatism, neuralgia. cuts. burns and other hurts. All drug -lS,s sell it in 25c and soc bottles
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-17

Just unloaded, car of choice seed rye. Now is the time to plant it for your winter pasture Vac caro- GrObmyer Company
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IEN TO
HAVE CHlNCE
AGAIN

leven teams are enterei in the
.op4 doubles tennis tournament,
With is scheduled to start Monday af-
terbon. The event is for cup of
fere by E. o. Hall & Son, and as it
will'be the first chance the tennis
menhave had to perform since the
Walleu interest is keen.
Enfies closed yesterday afternoon,
and tie drawing resulted as follpws:
Hogs and Hoogs, scratch,t bye;
ODoWa and partner, scratch. bye;
Pratt nd Undertake, 1-2 Is, VS.. DIV
sett an Judd, 1-2 Is; Greenwich and
h. B. Sarnes, 1-2 15,' VS.. Baldwin and
Marsha, IS; T.. Cooke and J. Macal-
lay, 15!vs. w. Cooper and Marshall,
10; Knfsen and Rice, Is, bye; Wa
terhousd and Richards, scratch, vs.
Castle AID Anderson, owe so.
At "A Monday afternoon, on the
Beretania courts, Pratt and Timber
lake WilRplay Dowsett and Judd
Greenwelland Barnes will play Bald
win and MARSHALL, and Cooke and
Macaulay Twill play w. Cooper and
Marshall | >".: -. -. e.: .....> -..'-
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BOOSTS FOR
HENRY CHlLLINGW0RTH

Johnny Williams, the dark-skinned
pitcher of the Sacramento club, re-
turned this morning from an extend
ed visit 20 Honolulu, where he went
Immediately following the close OF the
season. He will finger here a few
days, when he will report to Harry
Wolyerton at Sacramento.
Williams brought with him the
terms of star infielder named Chill
lingworth, who has been setting the
baseball enthusiasts of Honolulu agog
over his wonderful playing. Charley
Graham told Williams before he left
to try and secure his terms. Williams
speaks highly of the new man and
says barring a little weakness with
the stick, which he will overcome,
should develop into high class
player.
Williams looks to be in good health
and is very anxious for the season to
open. He is looking forward to sue
cessful year.
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TOUCHARD Wins
INDOOR TITLE
49,. UIWMIH1MHHI al

Gustave F. Touchard won the
fourteenth holding of the national in
door lawn tennis championship singles
on February 10th In New York. He
defeated George L. Shafer, ga, 80,
6-3, ga The point totals were 1873
to 800
By this victory Touchard again
holds the championship title which
he won in 1910. At the beginning OF
the match Touchard was cereless
about his net play and inclined TO
overdriye the length of the court
Shafer played steadily an dram into a
lead of 4-3 in the first set, after which
Touchard steadied and won.
In the second set Touchard kept
Shafer on the run, and while Ee lest
the set, he gained considerably, as
he had tired Shafer and the latter
no longer. was equal to the fast game.
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THREE MORE men
Under A. A. j.
SUSPICION
Denny Markham, 'Scotty'
SChuman and Alex. DeSha
Said to Have Been Playing
Professional Ball - Chinese
Trio Loses Out in Re- hearing

Three more prominent athletes have
fallen under suspicion of professional
ISM. A. A. u. officials have already
barred Lai Tin. En- Sue and Solomaa
Hoe. aud at a meeting of the Officials
and club representatives, which was
held yesterday afternoon in the office
OF w. T. Rawlins, Denny Markham,
Schuman and Alex Desha were placed
under suspicion and will have 10
prove that they are not professionals
in any line of sport The charges pre-.
ferred against these three men are
that they, like the Chinese boys, have
Received money for playing profes-
sional baseball.
Those present at the meeting veg.
terday afternoon included several A.
A. u. officials, the representatives of
the three teams which are competing
In the meeting this afternoon, and
Solomon Hoe, representing the three
barred Chinese athletes The meet
ing was held for the purpose OF re-
considering the suspension of the
three Chinese. The strongest evidence
against the three Chinese boys was
q contract which was in effect during
their recent trip TO the coast. On
the fact OF the document, il Ioo1ed n
every respect like professional con
tract, except for the clause that the
player signing the contract was 20 re-
ceiye twenty-five dollars per month
for Incidental expenses. But th:s
clause was offset by another which
was the strongest point against them,
and which was to the effect that 80
per cent Of the net gate receipts be
divided among the players" and an
ether clause which stated something
about the imposing of fine upol
those players who failed to appear at
games
These two last clauses In the coz
tract are the ones which nave prac-l
tically barred the three Chinese from
participating in any more A. A. u. !
events. In speaking for the Chinese,
Solomon Hoe said that while the
boys received enough money 10 cover
their incidental expenses. there was
never enough money left from the gate
receipts. after paying expenses, to be !
divided among the players. In reply
70 this. the A. A. u. officials bod that, /
while perhaps the players did Not re-
ceiFe q bonus on account OF lack o.
funds, the intent was there, howeveT.i
So that settled the Chinese case
IN the case of the other thrse ath-
Ietef, MARKHAM, Desha and Scnumas;.
Il = ALLEGED that ethey have been piay-I
ing baseball here IN Honolulu sor some
Tim past and have been in the habit
tI r6ceivine . bonus Of the gate re-
ceipte Tor their services. These three
man have been placed under suspicion
until they may prove that the charges
against them are without foundation.
William 1nman, whose claim was
brought up. was acquitted, as nothing
could be found to prove that ne was
professional.
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FenYick, William Simpson. F. Arm
sstropg, II. b Gfffafd, James Greig. d
P. 5fSTses e HalsteadI w. Z. Stanley
C. C. Won Hanm. Colonel Campbell!
Captain Lincoln, Major Smith, L. w,
Redington, Captain IVA .kins, R. r.
Reidford. DR.. G. T. Smith, R. B. Boo h,
G. H. Angus. W. HEAVY, F. w. KIe-
hahn, C. s. Weight. r C. Lyser, w. NJ.
McInerny.
EIcst Ties Record.
The Country Club course is in fine
condition for scoring these days, and
yesterday Afternoon, in match
against Z. w. Redington, Frank Hal
stead reeled off one of the finest
rounds that has even been played
bereabouts. He holed perfect 30.
six below bogey, end just one over the
course record held by Alex Bell and
T. Gill. The feature of Halstead's
play was his fine putting, for his ap-
.proaehes at mot of the holes were
some distance OF the pin. and on
TRICKY putting green's like those of the
Nuusnu course, quite missable. He
ran them al down. putting with great
con tdence. and winding up by cup
ring a side hill pitt of about 20 feet
on the last green. Halstead had only
one chance to hotter his score, as ne
miEht possibly have run down q 2 on
the eighth, although the putt was bv
nomeans a cinch. He tried for it. and
! left himself almost a. far away from
the cup as before. but holed the DOGGY
8. IIIalstead's card was 4-5-4-3-4-i-4-3-4
BE-
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yACHTERS FRAME
Upton CUP
RULES !.

SAN FRANCISCO. - Sir Thos Lip
tons championship cup, which the
sporting Irish yachtsman offered to
the Pacific Interclub Yacht Associa-
ton during his recent visit to this
city, will be sailed for by yachts of
tho class ranging from 81 feet to Sc
feet racing length under the uniyer-
sal rule measurements. This was
decided at the meeting of the associa-
ton held recently at which represent
atiyes of the San Francisco, Corinth-
ian, California, Aeolian and Vallejo
yacht clubs were present.
The trophy will be worth a thou
sand dollars and the terms on which
it is to be won and the other details
in regard to the competition were
tfeft to the local association, by, Sir
Thomas In addition to naming the
class that will race for the cup, the
delegates decided that all races for
the cup would be held in San Francis
CO bay over the course of the associa-
ton, and that yachts contesting must
be enrolled in one of the clubs be-
| longing to the association.
1t was decided that the deed of gift,
when finally adopted, would not be
subject to change except upon unani-
nous vote of all the clubs constitute
ing the association.
Whether the cup will be made a
perpetual trophy or will be won per-
manently by three victories was not
decided. The delegates also failed to
decide whether the trophy, If 1t should
be made a prize that could be won by
certain number of victories, would
! have to be won by the same yacht or
would go to any owner who scored
the required number of wins, ire
spective of which boat he won with
H. A. w. Dining, secretary OF the
association, will draw up tentative
deed of gift, based on the ones under
which Sir Thomas Upton gave cups
to yacht clubs in Massachusetts, bay
the Great Lakes and San Diego har-
Dor, modified to suit local conditions
and ideas. Copies of this document
will be sent to each delegate and a.
meeting to be held within the mex
1.-TWO weeks the matter will be. finally
arranged. In the meantime the dele.
gates will get the ideas OF the Officers
and prominent sailing members d
4 their clubs. 49,
The Oakland Yacht Club applied To-
membership and was unanimousl.
elected. The club named w. Elliot
Judge, Gus Melvin and E. Schaefer a
delegates.
Those present at yesterdays meet
ing were A. R. F. Brandes chairman
and j. D. Keane of the California
Yacht Club; H. A. w. Dining, Sal
Francisco Yacht Club; w. A. Barlag
and Douglas Erskine, Corinthial
Yacht Club; Larry Knight, Aeolial
Yacht Club, and w. G. Morrow, rep
resenting the Vallejo Yachting Club