The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-07-21
! General News


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Prof Chas. A. Graham VINO introduc
ed shorthand in Louisville died there
Saturday. He also owned the first type
writer ever in Louisville.
A steamer, the Kirkoswald which re-
Gently sailed from New York with
cargo of sugar, carried nine bombs which
had been placed in the hold for the pur-
pose of destroying it.
The biggest war loan in the history of
the world was placed in London Satur-
day. The amount is estimated at be-
tween four and five billion dollars.
Four bandits held up an L. & N train
in Alabama and killed the conductor.
Washington sends a wireless to SHIP
in mid ocean loaded with mules that
bombs have been placed aboard it.
The Kentucky Illiteracy Campaign
was launched Monday and the welkin
will be made to ring for a month.
For half an hour In Louisville the
street traffic and railroads were left 10
fate caused by the guard in the tower
having been stunned by bolt of light
ming.
Gov. McCreary gives it as his opinion
that diplomatic relations will be severed
by the German note.
High officials at Washington give it as
their opinion that the United States is
nearing a crisis in the European war
matter.
Fayette has started petitions asking
for vote on $500 600. 90 bond PROPOSE
ton for good roads.
A meeting of farmers was held at Yer
sailles, to discuss the growing of alfalfa
Hardin Field was the host.
The last dividend of four per cent has
been declared by receiver Rogers in the
Southern Mutual Investment Co.'S,
affairs. The holders of stock lived IN
all quarters of the world (Some of them
in Richmond.)
Harry K. Thaw was declared by jury
last Wednesday not to be insane. This
| does not settle the matter as the verdict
of the jury is only advisory. Judge
Hendrick who was presiding at the
trial, reserved his decision. Thaw was
much disappointed. lie expected TO be
released at once.
The War Department is contem plating
placing the State MALTA under the
control of the President. Under this
plan. military service will be compul-
sorry. (Look out boys)
Work on the Dixie Highway from
Louisville TO Nashville is being pushed
rapidly.
The question of the segregation of the
races which has been upheld by the
courts of Kentucky, will be tested in the
United States courts.
AT Sonora, KY. the women gave an
old fashioned working bee. The men
were invited 10 cut weeds on the streets
and alleys. One hundred men respond
ed and after cutting weeds till O'Clock
they were invited to enjoy an elegant
feast.
England is preparing to send 10, OOO
aeroplanes TO shut off Germans war
supplies.
The Kaiser has declared that the war
will end in October.
William F. Morris who died near
Hopkinsville at the age of ninety, al
ways voted the Democratic ticket and
| never scratched il.
Plans to take Leo M Frank from the
penitentiary by mob have been hatch
ed and Gov. Harris has ordered the
militia now at Atlanta TO be held in
readiness TO move to that point.
The size Of parcels post packages has
been increased to 81 inches outside
girth. The former limit of u inches
was inconvenient TO fruitand berry men.
Hence the change.
Edison the wizard of electricity has
been called on to help the Navy Depart
ment to plan additional safety ordnance
/ President Wilson will commence the
examination of the German note in con-
neciion with the Cabinet this week
Mrs. Peavler. who was convicted al
Harrodsburg, for the killing OF her hus-
band, will enter the reformatory at once
No appeal will be taken.
At Paris they are making the boot
leggers suffer the extreme penalties Of
the law Many convictions have beer
had and only one acquittal in receni
round up of ten cases