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The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
Teachers Salary Held Back.

Because the law prevents the trans
fer of fines and forfeitures, dog tax
and other revenues, amounting to sew
eral hundred thousand dollars, to the
State school fund until the end of the
fiscal year, June 80, State Superin-
tendent V. o. Gilbert stated that he
will be able to make only a partial dis
tribution of the March payment for
teachers.
The teasurJ will disburse for this
purpose about $4,000 this month.
The total amount of the March dis
tribution is $500 and the balance
will be paid in June.
This is the first year of the seven
months term. The first six distribu-
tions were made promptly and there
is sufficient in the treasury to meet
the March distribution; but under the
law it cannot be transferred to the
credit of the school fund before the
end of the year, when there probably
will be small surplus to apply on the
next school year.
The estimated school revenues for
the year were "a, IA, 222. SO. The to-
tai amount credited to the school fund
up to March l was $780, 342. 48. of
which S3,423, 544.37 had been distribu-
ted to the cities and counties, leaving
balance at that date of 1895, sos IL.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
To Carpenters.

The contract fora Methodist Church
to be built at jamestown, KY, will be
let to the lowest and best bidder on
Wednesday March 22nd, 1916.
Any one desiring to bid can call at
the Bank of jamestown, and see the
Blue Print.
All material will be furnished on
the sight and the work to begin at
once. J. H. Phelps,
Chairman of Building Com.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
For Sale.

Our three houses and lots. One To-
Gated on Bomar Heights, with one
acre of ground. The other two in
White City. Also 10 acres of timber
ed land. Now we want to sell and now
is your opportunity, if you rant prop
erty in town We will sell at bar
gain. Reason for selling want to go
to IndiaDa. For further information
call on
20-2m- 7. G. RaSner & Sons.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

The question is often asked, will
there be a fair at Columbia this year?
In answer will state that it is our IL
formation that Mr.. II. Young, who
ownes the fair grounds, is considering
the proposition, and that he is favor
able to it. He is looking around for a
board of directors, and when salts
factory arrangements have been made
the date for the fair will be announc-
ed.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
At the Parsonage.

Last Wednesday afternoon Mr.. VIM.
J. Beard, who lives at Holmes, this
county, and Miss Fora Collins, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lou Collins, who lives few
miles from Columbia, were married by
Rev. W. R. Wagner at the home of
the minister. Soon after the ceremo-
ny they left for the home of the
groom.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

E. B. Barger has purchased of ]. O..
Russell the lot between J. M. Russell's
residence and ]. o Russell's home
containing one and one-sixth acres. 1t
fronts jamestown street. The price
was $1,000. When the ball season is
over, this year, Mr.. Barger will erect a
handsome two-story residence.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Building lots are very scarce in Co.
lumbia. In fact there is no room for
the erection of residences inside the
corporate limits unless streets are
opened. If a street was run through,
from the Greensburg road to the Glas-
Cow road, perhaps half hundred nice
building lots could be laid OFF,
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Mr.. Edwin Hurt and family will re-
move from Lebanon to Columbia,
their old home, next week. Mr.. Hurt
has accepted the supplementary of
the new planning mill Of Bryant & Bur-
ton, this town. Mr.. Hurt has had
several years experience in this line
and will prove valuable man to the
business. We welcome their return.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

There has been some petty thievery
going on in this town for some time.
1t is said there is line on the guilty
parties, and you need not be surprised
to hear of the door of the house of
reformation being thrown open.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Mr.. L. C. Hindman and family, who
have been living at Sonora, Hardin
county, have returned to Columbia,
and are occupying Mrs. Johnson's res
idence on Greensburg street. Our
people are glad that they are again
residents of Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
Stray Hogs.

1 have 5 stray hogs that left my
farm in September. Four of them
have hole in right ear. The other
one not marked. Will pay a reward.
2O-3t. E. A. Mckinley, Ozark, KY.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Mr.. Scott Montgomery sold Mr.. Ray
Conover half acre lot In the Mont
gomery addition for 100000. 1t is a
beautiful location and Mr.. Conover
will erect a handsome dwelling on it
in the near future.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Report has reached here that night
riders have visited the home of a man
named Carmen, in the Elroy country.
A blood hound was sent to the scene.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Mr.. Charles Cook, who was here
last year, with Mr.. Geo. Coffey, in the
horse training business, arrived last
Saturday and will remain during the
spring and summer. He brought with
him, from Shelby county, fine stable
horse,
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

The Presbyterian social promises a
God time for all who attend and
,rrnefhing to do in honor OF st Pat
rick. Let every member of the church
and their families come to Gordon
Nontgomery's home on Friday night,
the 18th, and spend an enjoyable eve
ming together.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
Appointed.

Mrs. Geo. f. Wilson has been ap-
pointed Treasurer of the Goth Centu-
~ Self Culture Club, and will be glad
to receive your dues on or between the
10Th of each month. Please remem-
ber
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
A GREAT SUBSCRIPTION OFFER.

The daily Evening Post one year,
Home and Farm one year,
And a beautiful 1916 Calendar,
And The Adair County News,
All for only ..............s3.l
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

In the list of land advertised to
be sold for taxes, the name of Rev. R.
H Tyree appeared. last week. That
was mistake, and 1t was made in
this Office, not by the sheriff.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Single Comb Rhode Island Red
Eggs for Matching for sale. Good
winter layers. 10 for SOC.
Miss Dora Young,
2O-2t Joppa, KY.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Rev. Marvin Perryman win preach
at Hutchinson School house next Sat-
urday night at 7, and on Sunday
morning at 1920 and at Cyclone on
Sunday at 2:30.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Elmer Wilson, who was charged
with kukluxing, was tried in the Rus
sell circuit court, and was given an in
Discriminate sentence, from one to two
years.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Jody Burbridge, of color, who killed
Bill Mcclure, also colored, in the sub
urbs of Columbia ten years ago, has
been parolled. He was sent for TWEEN.
ty-one years, served about ten.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Tuesday night, the first part of the
"Broken Coin," the greatest of the
great American Serials, will be shown
at the Parlor Circle, absolutely free.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

The Baptist people Of Columbia had
social gathering at their church last
Tuesday night. Hot chocolate and
coffee were served and the evening de-
lightfully spent.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

In order to take care of the crowd
Tuesday night at the big free show,
three shows will be given First show
7 O'Clock,
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15
White Rock EGGS.

16 for 6Octs; 80 for S1.O0. Received
first premium at Columbia fair.
Mrs. L. V. Turner,
Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

All kinds of weather here last week,
sssu storms. rain, and high winds
slnost continuously.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

e W. Bennett sold to Phelps & Ben
nett last Thursday, shosts. 8 months
cid, that weighed $50. They brought
y cents per pound.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

II you are ruptured use only Smith.
sonian Truss, Sold by
19-tf Page & Hamilton.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Mr.. Bert Epperson sold his farm Of
154 acres, near Montpelier, to Mr.. ].
V. Dudley, for $500. Mr.. Epperson
vacates April 1st.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

This Office is prepared to print all
kinds Of stock bills at reasonable
prices We have quite collection
Of cuts.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Now is the time to have your stock
ads 70 appear In The News
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Attention is called to 81. N. Turner's
hog advertisement In to-day's News.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

The Presbyterian prayer meeting
will meet at the home of Mr.. e. W.
r eed, Wednesday night at I o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Don't miss the beginning of "The
Broken Coin" Tuesday night. 1t is
free.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

A good horse for sale
Rev. J. S. Chandler,
CampbellSville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1916-03-15

Farmers are behind with their plow-
ing.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
"BIG 4" CONFAB IS
 OFF FOR ALL TIME
Jolt for Root Candidacy in Can- ceiling Important Conference

New York, Feb. 26.-The proposi- tion of the Old Guard Republicans to have the four delegates al large to the republican national convention hold a conference within a few days in the hope that majority of them, at least, would go to the convention pledged Tn favor or the nomination of Elihu Root for president was frustrated yes terdaN Frederick c Tanner. chair man Of the republican state committee and one Of the Big Four, sent a telegram to Governor Whitman ex- blaming that owing to the impossibil- ity of United States Senator James w. WadsWorth attending such conference it had been called off.
 The conference had been called for Feb. 16 following the unofficial state convention, which designated Senator Wadsworth, Governor Whitman. MT. Tanner, and State Senator E1on R. Brown as delega ates-at-1arge. William Barnes and other members of the Old Guard, who are strongly in favor of the nomination of MT. Root, thought Mr. Brown and Mrs Wadsworth, who also favor Root, might be able to con- vince Governor Whitman and Mir. Tan ner that MT. Root would be the best candidate. Both the governor and MT. Tanner are inclined toward the nomination of Charles E. Hughes for president.
 Chairman Tanner has not been strongly in favor of such a conference as he thought the delegation should go to Chicago uninstructed. He com municated with Governor Whitman, l not either Thursday, Friday or Saturday of this week would suit him and that he would attend the conference if it was called.
 Senator Wadsworth had gone to Chicago in the meantime, and Chair man Tanner could not get in commun- ication with him. Yesterday the chair man, learning that MT. Wadsworth had gone on to Washington, reached him by long distance telephone; but the senator said that, owing to the se- rious situation in Washington, he could not come here at this time.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
T.R. BORN SNARLING,
 ROOT INCONSISTENT
Combination Enough to Make the
 Gods Laugh, Says Sen. Stone

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Senator James A. Reed of Missouri in an ad- dress read before the Missouri Dem ocratic Editors association yesterday denounced Colonel Theodore Roose- welt and Senator Elihu Root for en- gazing in ''an effort to, destroy the eff feet of our peaceful negotiations'' with foreign powers.
 Thank God, we have escaped Roosevelt" said Senator Reed in re- ferring to the latest presidential elec- tion, and yet he appears to be the chief spokesman of the political man agers of the republican party
 "Roosevelt's. attitude, however, need occasion no surprise. A character in The Mil<ado' was born sneering. Roosevelt was surely born snarling. Apparently he has always wanted to fight something. His instinct Is to tear and rend God Almighty generally knows the kind of a face to hang a man. Roosevelts countenance is the equivalent of a breach of peace.
 Brother Root.
 "When we come to Brother Root, however, the transformation is tragic. Two short years ago he was the in- ternational apostle of peace. In those good old days we were taught that we should make treaties to arbitrate everything with nations that never will arbitrate any vital thing unless they can whip us. It was declared that the millennium had arrived the enthusiasts waved flags and built dove cotes. The majestic measure of Peace on earth, good will to men, and the raucous notes of T Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a, Soldier,' inharmoni- ously mingled, reverberated from Sea to sea. Elihu sang tenor in both choirs.
 "The spectacle of Root and Rooso-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
AEAS, POOR ADAM.
Many Qualifications Placed on Him by Minnesota College Girls.

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 26.-The Minnesota Daily, the student newspa- per of the University of Minnesota, which had asked the women students of the institution the question, How much salary must a man receive be- fore you would consent to marry?" yesterday received replies that from $500 to $10.O00 8 year was re- quired. Most of the girls were con- servative in their demands, however, and the general average was about s1,6O0.
 One girl wrote, "What is money to me. Give me a, true, loving husband and a cottage" A large majority of the girls demanded that their future husbands be good dancers, some said they must know the latest steps, " and one went so far as to say she would, marry only a man who was a dreamy dancer" Smoking would be permitted, even demanded, by a large number of the girls, but drink ing would be prohibited.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
AILIES' AUTO ADRIFT.

New York, Feb. 26-In the thick of the rainstorm which enveloped the river early yesterday morning several persons, now believed by the Weehaw- ken police to be German sympathiz- CTS bent on destroying any consign- ments intended for the Allies, crept up to the pier of the Erie Railroad and cut loose lighter loaded with 150 auto trucks which were to have been shipped to Liverpool on the $. S. Student. They worked in the dark with such stealth that the watchman did not hear a sound, as they severed the cables which moored the lighter to the pier.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
CATCH GRAFT TAkER
 AS HE GRABS CASH
Custom House Examiner Watched While Accepting Dealers Bribe

New York, Feb. 26.-Harry Morant tWenty-three years an examiner at the Custom House, was held yesterday under $3,5OO bail by U. s. Commis- sioner Houghton on the charge of ac- cepting a bribe of $100 from Edward N. Poons, an importer of straw braids and hats at 196 Mercer street. Mo- rants arrest was the result of an in vestigation by Special Treasury Agent Howard B. Esterbrook into the Ap- praiser's Stores, growing out of sus- picion aroused when Charles I. Stager another examiner was convicted of a somewhat similar offense in connec- tion with Sciama & Co.,, feather inn porters. Morant had the desk next to Stager, who Is appealing to the Circuit Court of Appeals against a penitentiary sentence.
 According to the complaint, Poons on Jan. 20 entered a consignment of straw braids from Japan, valued at $9,OO0. Morant raised the valuation 25 per cent, and Poons, confident of his own figure, filed an appeal for a reappraisement with the General Ap- praisers.
 Agreed to Admit Error.
 If the board should uphold Mo- rants figures, Poons would have to pay, in addition to regular duty, a penalty of about $1,500 for underval- uation. The reappraisement was to be made next Monday, and, according to Assistant United States District At torney Harold Harper, Morant sought out MT. Poons and suggested that for $100 he would admit to the board that through error he had overvalued the consignment
 Poons notified the authorities of Morant's alleged proposal and was instructed to go on with the negotia- tions. MT. Esta brook was secreted in Poons' office yesterday when Morant is alleged to have accepted five s2O notes after agreeing with Poons to change the valuation. Esterbrook is alleged to have seized Morant while he had the money in his hands
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
PULLAR & NIVEN
MOST CAPABLE MAN IN U s.
Ambassador Morgenthau Thus De-
 scTfbes Wilson in Public Address

New York, Feb. 26-Henry Morgen- EAau, United States ambassador to Turkey, delivered his first public ad- dress since his recent return to Am erica, at a dinner which nearly 900 members and guests of the Economic club attended at the Hotel Astor last night The announced subject for dis "a ~ cussion was American Policies" but the diplomatist's brief speech touched on that theme only in an indirect way through praise of the president.
 T have just come from a visit to President Wilson," he said, and the picture l have in my mind of him sit ung there so cool is one I cannot for gst. He Is the most capable man in the United States and nothing untow- ard is going to happen to this country while he is president.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26
AGAINST H. s. TRAINING.
Educators Convention Doesn't Want Compulsory Military Preparedness.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 26-The De- partment of Superintendence of the National Education association at it's closing session here yesterday adopt ed a resolution protesting against compulsory military education in the high schools. Physical training, with out military features, was recom- mended. go The resolution as adopted also contained this recommendation.
 We suggest the appointment by the incoming President of the De- partment of Superintendence of a. committee of nine to study and to report on the proper place for accep- tance of military education of Amer ican youth, and in case it is appoint ed we recommend that the Board of Directors of the National Education association be requested to provide the necessary expenses of this com nittee.''
 Another resolution recommended that city boards of education be com posed of fewer members.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-26

welt on common platform, with Root the disciple of peace engaged in hurling war shafts at the devoted bos- om of the president of the United states, is enough to provoke the laugh ter of gods and the contempt of men,"
The Benson signal., 1916-05-06
WESTERN.

Mississippi Republicans at Jackson,
elected two negro delegates-at-large
to the Chicago convention.
James Perkins, SO years old, farm
er, killed his sister-in-law, Miss Lucy
May Jones, while she was standing
in front of a mirror combing her hair
at Washington, Ind.
A new factor is believed to have
been injected into the conference OF
American troop dispositions by the re-
ceipt of fresh reports at Ell Paso
Tex, that Francisco Villa is dead.
Col. Riojas has sent message to
the military authorities at Presidio
Tex, stating that Capt. Dominguaz,
with detachment of fifty men,
routed the bandit Villanueva, in a
fight. Villanueva and nine men were
killed and six wounded. Three pris-
oners and many rifles and horses
were captured
Georgia's new prohibition law, de-
signed to drive breweries, locker
clubs, and "near-beer" saloons from
the state is effective. Under it no
beverage containing more than one
half of one per cent of alcohol may
be maintained or sold, and no person
may bring in from outside the state
more than two quarts of liquor OF
forty-eight pints of beer a month.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-06
FROM TELEGRAPHlc REPORTS
y THAT COVER THE WEEk'0
| EVENTS.
OF MOST INTEREST
KEEPING THE READER POSTED
ON MOST IMP ORTANT
CURRENT TOPICS.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
ABOUT THE WAR.

More supplies are being sent to
Gen. Pershing.
Irish revolt ended. Rebel leaders
and 700 men surrender.
British force of four cavalry squad
ronS annihilated by Turks near Qua
tia.
British battleship Russell strikes
mine and sinks; 7O2 saved, 124 miss
ing.
Germans repulsed in three night
attacks on French in Vosges, south
of Largizen.
Germans report capture of Russian
positions and 5000 prisoners south OF
Lake Narocz.
Germans in gas attacks against
British near Messines enter trenches
at one point but are bombed out
Gems. Scott and Funston deadlock
with Obregon over withdrawal of u
S. troops from Mexico in first con.
ference.
Austrians enraged by Italian aerial
attack on Triest in which monastery
containing hundreds of noncombatants
was destroyed and several killed.
French capture trenches north OF
Dead Mans hill and north of Cum
mieres in Verdun fighting. Berlin
says French attacks were repulsed.
The revolt of the Sim Fein party
in Ireland, with the attack on Dublin
and the killing of twelve men, is ar
important development of the war
Paris asserts that the battle of Yer
dun is practically at an end and that
the Germans are moving their bat
teries to a new point, presumably the
front held by the British.
British force besieged 143 days
in Kut-el-Amara surrenders. London
says there were about 10000 men in
the army. Constantinople puts the
number of prisoners at 1890.
Villas scattered adherents are
gradually being pushed to the wall
according to unofficial reports al
Columbus, N. M, as more men are be-
ing sent over the border to block
coup by the Mexicans.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-06
Abner Was Landed.

A man returned to his home town
after an absence of many years, and
rambled down to the corner grocery
to get wise.
Fl suppose" remarked the Oldest in
habitant in handing him information,
that you remember Sim Simpkins?"
20, yes! knew Sim very WE'LL" an
swered the former resident. 'T also
knew his daughter, Mary. Went to
school with her. They say that after
waiting nearly Is years she married
a struggling young man."
"Ain't no doubt about that strug-
glin' part of it," was the grinning re-
joinder of the oldest inhabitant. "Seth
done his darnedest to git away, but
Mary landed him, all right"
The Benson signal., 1916-05-06
FOREIGN.

Food riots at Guadalajara are re-
ported in dispatches to Ell Paso, Tex.
Tow French aeroplanes which flew
over Swiss territory were fired on by
Swiss soldiers.
Gen. Scott and Gen. Obregon began
their conference over Mexican affairs
at Juarez last Saturday.
Maj. Gen. Geo. w. Goethals, gov
ernor of the Panama Canal Zone, did
not quarantine the McAdoo party on
arrival at Panama
The Scottish Trades Union Con-
gress at Glasgow, by vote of sc to
46, declared it's opposition to compul-
sorry military service.
A London theatrical man has Of
fered prizes aggregating over $4,000
for designs for Shakespeare national
theater to be erected in London.
The American ambassador, David
r. Francis, has reached Petrograd.
He began his official duties immedi-
ately, calling on the premier and the
minister of foreign affairs.
The strike of workmen on the An
chorage division of the United States
railroad for higher wages was de-
clared off at Seward, Alaska. The
men will return to work Monday.
The Swedish government has asked
the riksdag for vote of 40,OOO,OOO
kroner for the army; 12,5OO,OOO kro-
ner for the navy and 100000 for
Fastening the construction of destroy
ers and submarines.
British casualties for April as COM
piled from published lists are slightly
in excess of those in March. The to-
tai from all fields Of operation is
1885 officers and 1926 men, COM
pared with 1,107 officers and 1897
men in March,
In a battle between 5000 rebels and
the constitutionalist army just north
of the city of Oaxaca, the rebels were
defeated with a loss of 500 men
killed and many wounded or cap,
tured, according to a message re.
ceived at the War Department in
Mexico. City from Oaxaca.
Unofficial reports from Berlin state
that a summary of Germany's reply to
Washington in the submarine contro-
versy will be dispatched to the Unit
ed States at once for the considera.
tion of President Wilson. 1t is said
that, pending further exchanges of
notes in the premises, Germany will
call a halt in the U-boat warfare to
such an extent as to meet with U. S.
approval.