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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-01-07
LEXINGTON HERALD
ON CASH BASIS

On Sept. Is the Lexington
Herald announced that from date
its mailing list would be con-
Quoted on a strictly cash in ad-
vance basis, all subscribers being
discontinued on the first and
fifteenth of each month who
were not paid in advance. This
practice was adhered to from
that date, but on the Is of De-
cember it was decided ty The
Herald tie continue all subscrib-
ers whose subscriptions expired
between that date and the Is of
January to the last named date,
thus giving ample time for all
who have been in the habit of
paving on the first of the year to
do so before the expiration date.
They also offer the rate of $500
to all of those subscribers who
pay the full year in advance be-
fore January Is.
A daily newspaper was never
a more welconesvisitor to a home
han is has beensfor months past
and as it will be for months to
come. The great war of Europe
seems just in its beginning. while
trouble seems again brewing ON
the Mexican border. The mar.
kets, on account OF the unsettled
conditions abroad and at home,
continue 10 vary constantly and
daily newspaper is an absolute
necessity to the farmer for his
protection.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-01-07
Judge George Thomas, of Co.
lufff6lIe, fecehtlyt dtth1A

that if a man accepts a paper
that is sent him he must pay for
it. The decision was rendered in
the case brought by the Colum.
bus (Neb.) Telegram against a
man for $2.35. The Telegram
had been sent to the mans home
and he had accepted the paper.
When called upon to pay for it
ee refuse d aLO sun was lIUIsht
When Judge Thomas heard the
evidence he instructed the jury
to bring in verdict for the Tel
egram. Judge Thomas ruled that
the old common law principle
that what a man received and
used he was bound to pay for APP
piled in this instance.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-01-07
A HOME-M JADE PAPER
THURSDAY, JAN. z, 1914
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to announce
A. M. Lowe as a candidate for
Representative from this district,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary, August 4, 1915.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-01-07

Old Papers for Sale at The
Times Office.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-01-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

Lexington 4 Eastern Railway Gem
pany.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
MUSIC AND LANGUAGE WORDS
Weli-known Musician Explains the Divisions Known as Melody
 and Harmony.

As you know, the single notes are the letters of the music language. Groups of notes are the words of the music language. In a spoken language, the letters are always sounded one after the other. In the music language they are sometimes sounded one after the other and sometimes simultan- eously.
 This fact explains two important di- visions of music, namely, melody and harmony. In general way, melody consists of single tones heard one after the other; combinations of tones heard simultaneously are called harmony. A word of the music language may con sist of several tones in succession like word of the spoken language, which consists of several letters in success sion.
 On the other hand, a word of the music language may consist of several tones heard simultaneously, which is impossible in language. Some of the most important words of the music language are those which are used in both these ways, and it is one of the great charms of music that its words can be heard in these two ways.-Dr Rudolf von Liebich, in Woman's World
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
~The Ideal Catalouue.s

A librarians idea of the most useful form of catalogue for library is given as follows:
 .'The ideal catalogue for a public Il. brary is one published with one line entries, each being about twice as long as the average newspaper column is wide. This catalogue is published in the form of newspaper. on cheap paper, cheaply printed. It is sold by the library at about two cents copy. The copies sold are soon worn out or thrown away and do not come back in after years to vex the librar- ian. The library keeps the whole thing in type, takes out some titles ev- cry month, adds new ones, and prints a new edition. This catalogue con, tains author entries only. If man wishes to know anything about the books in the public library that this catalogue does not tell he goes to the library and finds out by asking; if he wishes information concerning books on certain subject he goes to a bibli ography of that subject; if he wishes to know certain specific things about certain books he asks to see the books themselves"
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
FIRE DISASTER
 FILLS RECORD
YearsIosses From 668 Alarms
 We'll Over S380.000
UNION STATION GREATEST
Auditertun and Transportation Com pany Add to Spectaculsr-most
 Times for City of Hartford.

Hartford.-With a totaIhre loss of nearly S400,000. Hartford has gone through one of the most disastrous years in recent times-that is from a fire standpoint. February was the month of greatest loss, the Union Station and Auditorium fires con tributing more than s2o0,0oo, or more than the total loss the year before. Aside from the Union Station and Auditorium cases there were no real ly big fires, although in a number of instances the loss was well above the s10,O0e mark. The most speetacu- lar fire was that of the Hartford & New York Transportation Company's dock at the foot of State street. all though the loss was only little more than s10.ooo. The only fatality re- corded was that of Frederick Bland, who set fire to his bed, while smok- ing at No. 11J High street on De- cember 1.9 From January IS 10 15 there were twenty-three alarms, both bell and still, record for the de pertinent. The fire loss for 1913 was 4S,S55-91. In 1914 the total box and still alarms were 69S, according to the records to the last of December
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
iJohr Covers Monument.

The most interesting monument in the cathedral upon the possession of which Southwark bases her claim to be city is perhaps that of Chaueer's s great contemporary, John Cover. re- marks the London Chronicle. Gower' s three great works were written each in different language. His "Specu- lum Meditantis" was written in French, the language of the court: his "Vox Ciamantis" in Latin, the Ian guages of the learned; his third, ~The Confessions of a Lover" was written in kings English, at the request Of his king, Richard H.
 For the story goes that Gower row ing on the Thames one day, was hailed by the royal barge. "Beok some new thing" sapd the king, into which book may often look" No one reads today Gowerss French or Latin books. A few students read little of his Confessions of a Lover" But Cow CTS flame has survived, and all who wish may see him lying today-in efigy-in Southwark cathedral, his head yillowed on his three works.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
HOOP AND MOUTH
 INSPECTORS GO
Have Been Fighting Cattle Dis-
 ease More Than a Month
AT HARTFORD AND NEW HAVEN
Infection Brought to This State from Massachusetts and New York Ten Towns Were Under Quara-
 ntine Law-Pronounced Clean.

Special Hartford Correspondence.
 Hartford.-Three of. the federal in- speetors who have been here for more than a month and a half engaged in fighting the hoof and mouth disease which was discovered in Hartford and New Haven counties after having been brought here from Massachusetts and New York, leave Hartford, their work is finished. These are Dr. $. D. Fad ness, Dr. James Oldham and Dr. H. Hart. They go from Hartford to Lan- caster. Pa, where their services are needed to fight the dangerous spread of the disease there. The majority of the work of inspecting all the herds in the infected districts of this county having been finished, two of the feder- al agents have been sent to New Hay- en, where they will assist two state veterinarians in the same work Dr. B. o. Minge and Dr. C. ]. Becker went to New Haven. Dr J. \. Kiernan, in charge of the federal men, and Deputy Commissioner on Domestic Animals Frank A. Ingram went with them. pr. Kiernan returned but Dr. Ingram stay ed to see the men get started on their task. Dr. Oscar Schreek and Dr. Irv- ing R. Vail of New Haven will repre- sent the state in the inspection work in New Haven. Dr. g. A. Barger fin ished the work of disinfecting all premises which had contained infected and condemned animals and joined the inspecting squad which still has some work to do in stAe vicinity of Hartford. Until this is completed and every herd in the ten downs quaran- tined when the disease was discovered has been examined and pronounced clean by the federal and state men. no cattle can be transported in these towns. Dr. J. NJ. Curry will be Dr. Barger's teammate, as the agents work in pairs of one federal and one state man.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Rivers and ffarbors Bill.

Copies of tine rivers end harbors bill reported in the House of Repre- sentatives at Washington, ID. e.. have been received in this city. It recon mends preliminary surveys in this state as follows: Shetucket, Qnine baug and French rivers, with view to securing slackwater navigation be- tween Norwich and Worcester. Tunxis Island. with a view to the construction of a harbor of refuge. Quinnipiac River and New Haven harbor; Mill River 10 the Grand avenue bridge. Morris Cove, with view to the con struction of a harbor of refuge Sebethe River, from it's mouth to a point at or near the city of Bristol and canal from a point on the river to the city of New Britain. Connecti- cut River, from Hartford to Long Island Sound. Pennington River, with a view to the removal of bar at it's moufh Harbor of refuge at Duck Island
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

Three petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the United States court here. Edwin J. Robinoyitz of Middleb bury trunk dealer in Waterbury filed a petition, and he made oath that he did not have the money to pay the fling fee. His liabilities are listed al S1.165, and s1,135.s0, of the amount is unsecured. Assets consists. of stock in trade valued at S200. and debts due as open accounts listed at slS.6s. The Hale Hotel Company of Newton flied a petition by William r. Hale, president. The liabilities are listed at $4,0S2.96, and s2,76726 is unsecured. Assets are given as fol lows Cash on hand. $1.67; stock in traGe, $196.G5; fifteen chickens and three horses, SS15; wagons and sleighs, sa2D; lawn mower. BIO; other personal property. s92.50 debts due on open account sS104.40. Adolf Chapan of Tariffville, doing business in New Britain as a dealer in boots and shoes as "A. Chapan & Co, filed a petition in bankruptcy His liabili- ties amount to $11,Gs2.39. and s10. 805 .S5 is unsecured. Assets consist of stock in trade, valued at sl,000 and store fixtures, $500.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Wanted It Tested.

A western professor said the other day that he could tell good soil by tasting it, and a man who saw the statement promptly packed box and sent it to him by parcel poit. He also enclosed this nate:
 Dear Professor: l saw what you said about tasting soil and am send ing a sample selected .haphazard from my back yard 1 wish you'd gifge it the palate test and tell me fraakly what you think. l don't seem to have any luck with it myself My eab- bages came up without heads, my DO tatoes have beeI mistaken for chess nuts, my onions are scentiess and my corn looks like birdshot. Bite off chunk and let me hear from ,Sou. Never mind aboet returning the balance. Keep it for dessert. Write sson.''
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Old Sayings About the Weather.

If it thunders on Sunday, the death of a great man will follow; on Mon day. the death of a woman is portend- ed; on Tuesday in early summer, an abundance of grain; on Wednesday, warfare is threatened; on Thursday. an abundance of both sheep and of corn; on Friday, man of note will be murdered, and on Saturday. there will be a pestilenee or some other great disaster.
 Truly, thunder is an iIi-omened yisi- tor at the besti
 If the full moon should rise red, ex- pect wind.
 The sharper the blast. the sooner 'tis past.
 A light, yellow sky at sunset fore tells a windstorm
 Three foggy mornings in succession mean rain.
 A sky full of stars predicts rain.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
SURE OF ONLY ONE THING
Wellington Could Tell Little of Battle Plans, But He Knew Himself
 and Uxbrdge.

wellington's reticence once drew a protest from Lord Uxbridge, the bril- liant cavalry leader who lost a leg at Waterloo. On the eve of the great bat. tie Uxbridge, although next to Yelling ton in command, knew nothing of his chiefs plans for the morrow's battle. With trepidation he approached the duke. If Wellington were killed ux. bridge would become commander ill chief What was the plan? The duke listened patiently.
 Tell me, Uxbridge, who will attack the first tomorrow-I or Bonaparte?a
 Undoubtedly Bonaparte.'
 Well. Bonaparte hasn't given me any idea of his projects, and as my plans depend upon his plans, how can you expect me to tell you mine2"
 Uxbridge bowed and was about to re. tire when the duke added in the friendliest way: There's one thing certain, Uxbridge, whatever happens, yon and I will do our duty
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
JAPAN NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD
Centuries Retained Keen Sense of Its individuality.

Japanese history has been the rec ord ef a practically uninterrupted ra- ciaI life. The islands winch consti- ute the empire of Japan have not ouly never been conquered. they have never been invaded, writes Hamilton W. Mabie in the Outlook
 The emperor now reigning is the 122d of his dynasty: the development of the life of the people. whatever it's limitations and defects, has been uninterrupted by disturbance from without. It has been deeply influenced by Asiatic ideals and conventions. but the foreign ideals and manners which have found acceptance by the Jap anese have made their way by persua sion, not by arms.
 Japan differs radically from the other countries of the East in it's pos session of a sensitive national con seriousness and of thorough and min ute social and political organization In this respect it stands in striking contrast to other oriental countries So far as the feeling of radical unity ana Vile SohsClohShSSS VI SA'tFt' pS fined national aims and interests are concerned. India and China have been mere geographical terms, conveying no such group of ideas. convictions, and mental habits as the word ltaiy. France and England convey.
 Japan. on the other hand. has ag keen a sense Of its individuality so as 10 speak, as any western nation; and in point of thoroughness of organiza- ton stands beside Germany The im- mense significance Of this fact has not yet been recognized in the West.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
J. p. Morgan Portrait Back.

The J. Pierpont Morgan portrait which was taken from it's place in the art gallery of inc Morgan Memorial and sent to the artist, Carlos Bacca- Flor, in New York city, when the paint began to am, was returned When it is taken from the crate, it will be subjected 10 a close examina- ton. The authorities in change of the Morgan Memorial received no word of the pictures whereabouts after left this city some weeks ago, untn Us return.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Usinq Ak on Roam.

The officials of the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company are still using the ax on the section of the main line between New Haven and New London. The daily way freight was reduced to a run east on one day and return trip on the next and now the word comes that the tow ermen must be reduced in numbers. The use of the towers at iLeete's Is land,s Madison and Westbreok has been discontinued. Hugether swith one between Saybrook Junction sand New London, and the men formerly em- ployed in them are expected to bid in places on other parts lGf the system. It is assumed that, when business war rants it. the towers Rnsw disepatinued will be seopened.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
FINALLY KNEW HIS VISITOR
Meeting of President Thiers and French Soldier Sample Of
 Country's Democracy.

Monsieur Thiers, the first president of the third French republic. is the subject of the following amusing anecdote:
 The president went to visit Mar seilles, his native city, and one dag. while wandering through the streets, he saw a sentinel in front of the Mon taux barracks who had set his gun aside and, squatting in his sentry box. was enjoying a huge piece of bread and cheese. The president approached the man and said;
 "Eh, bien. my friend, is the regi- mental food good enough?'
 ''why dost thsu ask?" rejoined the soldier, employing the familiar second person singular
 Because it interests me considera- bly," replied the president.
 The soldier thought his questioner was probably some member of the regiment. but since he was wearing civilian clothes it was no part of the sentry's duty to salute him. To each question as to whether he was cor poral, sergeant. lieutenant or captain, the president replied that he was greater than that. When the sentry, with his mouth full of cheese. said:
 Well. then you must be the gen. eral" The president replied, The generals obey me"
 You want to make me believe you are the minister of war;. exclaimed the astonished soldier.
 q am more than minister of war, replied the president. blandly.
 Then you can't be anyone but Pa pa Thiers. Here, take the bread and cheese, while I present arms to youi"
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Thought the Tune ,syas America.

Fork club the principal speaker was a noted Serb. The orchestra, in conr- tesy to the distinguished guest and to show American neutrality. played the national air of France. which was dsay applakded I've national air of Germany wa9 received in like manner. The national air of England. God Save the King." followed--and ell the gueots misteok it for America and immediately afe4e to their feet, "It's long way to Tippera<y," so let's change CAT national air.--Kansas City Star.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
sinnificant Madaaascar oanee.

In Madagascar when the men are ab- sent at war the women dance for the greater part of the day. believing that this will inspire their husbands with courage, and doubtless many a man hard pressed on the field of battle does feel a peculiar access of determination to vanquish the enemy when he thinks Of his wife dancing tirelessly all day that he may win.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Home for slosrlx Persons.

At a meeting of the Kings Daugh~ ters in Wilfimantic, the plans for 8 home for elderly people. which has been talked of for some time. were discussed. and E. P Chesbro was re- quested to 1ook over sites in certain specified localities in the city with 3 view to the purchase of the land oD which the home will be erected. With something definite to work on. it is hoped that the necessary balance will De raised without much trouble. as maay substantial promises have been received.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Bids for Road Work.

About dozen sealed bids were re ceived at the office of the state high way commissioner at the Stane Capito, &or the following sections of highway improvements: Town of bout 60e linear feet of earth fill together with an extension of culver, and wood guard railing. Town of Norwich-Abou 3.177 linear feet of trap rock macadam 'resur- zfacing.
 Town of East Lyme-About 4s34O linear feet of special 6-inch gravel, or native stone coustrucDon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Look Ahead.

There are some people who ride all through the journey of life with their backs to the horses heads They are always looking into the past. They are forever talking about the good old times, and how different things were when they were young. There is no romance in the world now. and no heroism. The very winters and sum- mers are nothing to what they used to be; in fact, life is altogether on a small, commonplace scale. Now. that is a miserable sort of thing. It brings a kind of paGalyzing chill over life. and petrifies tbe natural spr'Lg of joy that should be forever leat;pg up to meet the fresh new merctss chat the day keeps bringing
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Mail in 8 urned Car

According to a statement attributed to the railway mail officials, the mail car that burned at Windsor, contain ed, for the most part, second class mail from the Phelps Publishing Com pany of Springfield, Mass, and some parcel post packages. Postmaster Murray of Boston has been assured that the burned car did not contain any Boston. mail. Postmaster Frank A. Hagarty of Hartford said that he had received no word on the matzTer regarding this city and could say nom ing as to the correctness of ahe obassr information.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Representative-Elect K,iied.

John w. Mckenzie of .Yalesville. rep sresentativev elect to the General Assem- ply, was killed when he fell from 8 tree which ne was trimming in his yard He was dead when found by his son. The doctor who was snm- moned said that his neck had been broken. MT. Mckenzie wass repub lican and was active in town affairs. holding many offices. He gas, 56 years old. He leaves his wife ami three children.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Bad Practice piseouraaed.

Getting married in Burma is not en- tirely a pleasant operation. Custom warrants the practice of throwing stones at the house of the newly welded. but not blackmail, and when recently band of Burman youth de- manded money before they would de part the law stepped in and sentenced the leaders to heavy imprisonment and corporal punishment
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
PhilosophicAl.

You used to say you depended on the wisdom of the plain people" "Yes But now and then the plain people play a trick on you and neg lect to send you to congress" That doesn't destroy my faith in their wis dom. A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Wash ington Star.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Bank lClearinas Bigger.

The local bank cleasings for 1914 were ss261 ,494, ,106.S5, against S254.- G35 5,O427t in 1913. an increase of s7,459, ,064.09. December, however had clearngs of s143.71s.GS less than December, 1913, and the closing days of the last smonth of 1913 were bigger days than the corresponding ones eot December '1r14.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Two Forms of Labor.

There is one sort of labor which adds to the value Of the subject upon which it is bestowed; there is another which has no such effect The former. as it produces a value, may be called productive. the latter unproductiye, iabor,-Adam Smith.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Uncle Eben's Philosophy.

'I kai- t help beiH' saperstitious about Friday" said Uncle Eben, but I reco' nize dat it aint so much what you does on Friday dat brings bae luck as whut you sides.eps on Friday an five or six other days week. - Washington Star
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Trolley Line to suffieId.

Notice has been published that the Hartforo & Springfield Street Railway Company will petition the incoming General Assembly for permission to run its tracks down through Main street and under the fs5lroad arch at the depot. across the 1hompsonvifia and Suffield bridge, to connect with the west side trolley tracks in Suftield This line would be of great commer ciai benefit to Thompsonsiile, as it would give the Saffield people direct line to the village and much trading in various lines would be the result.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
A Thought.

Old friends are the great blessings of ones later years. Half a word conveys ones meaning. They have a memory of the same events, and have the same mode Of thinking
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Most Ancient of TinpIes.

The most ancient of all intoxicating beverages was made from mares milk, set aside and allowed to ferment. The drink still is the fayorite tipple Of the Tartar
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-15
Reouirenent.

"I wonder if our boy will ever be a great mane Well. he hss one of the main characteristicg-ae can't write a legible signature. a-F9orida Times Union.