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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
BOYS ROBBING GARDENS.

Numerous complaints of gardens
being robbed of all their vegetables,
grapevines and fruit stress stripped
of their fruits, all indicating the
operttions of juveniles, have been re-
ported to the Paris police
The operations of the vegetarian
youngsters all bore the impress OF
similarity, and with this as a clue
the police went to work. They soon
rounded up a gang of young depre-
dators, upon whom suspicion had
fallen, and after a course of sprouts
developed evidence connecting them
with the work.
On account of their youth no pros
ecutions have been instituted. but the
youngsters were given 'forcible re-
minder that the eyes Of the guardians
of the law were upon them, and that
a repetition of the offenses of which
they stood partly convicted, would
bring trouble in its wake.
One of the youths who was mixed
up inDthe affair called at a local
restaurant a short time ago ano
asked for a drink of water. While
securing the water the clerk turned
his head in time to see the boy steal,
ing a quantity Of fruit, which he
compelled him to restore to its Tor
mer place, and elected him from the
store
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
MANUFACTURE OF WHISKEY TO
CEASE TOMORROW.

AS the result of the operation of
one of the salient provisions of the
Food Control Bill, recently enacted by
Congress, the knell of whiskey pro-
ductiOn in the United States will be
sounded tomorrow at 1 o'clock,
when the various distilleries of the
country will be shut down, and one
of the oldest and most extensive in
dustries in America will cease to ex-
list for the period of the war.
The effect of this war measure
will perhaps~be more keenly felt in
Kentucky, which has long been ia
nous the world over as whisky pro-
ducing State, than in any other in
the Union, unless it be Illinois, for
some of the largest listilling plants
in the country are located in Ken
lucky.
In the past few years several dis
tilleries have been forced to suspend
operations because Of the growth of
the prohibition movement, but at
present there are $50 bonded dis
tilleries in the State, twenty being
located in the Seventh district, in
which Paris is situated.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
BOURBON TEACHERS INSTITUTE

The first days session of the Bour-
bon County Teachers Association
opened Monday at the court house
with Prof. R. H. Elicit, presiding, as
sisted by Miss Dalton, of Lexington,
as director. Mr.. Clarence Harvey
was elected secretary.
The morning session was opened
with devotional exercises, and very
| instructive program was rendered.
The second days program was also
very interesting, a number of sub
| jeets, including history, discipline,
Fairgrounds and storytelling, being
discussed. Vocal and instrumental Sc
lections added much to the pleasure
of the program. During the morning
session a recess was taken, when the
teachers paid visit to the Colored
conducted by Prof. Cook, of the Little
Rock school. The third day of the
meeting included discussions of the
subjects of illiteracy, teaching of
grammar, domestic science, patriot
ism, drilling, etc.
At the opening session forty-two
| teachers of the county schools
were enrolled. The only teach
ers absent were Misses Louise
Benthall and Margaret Lehman, who
were detained at home by illness Of
members of their families. Among
the out-of-town visitors who have
been attending the sessions of the In
stitute were Prof. F. G. Button, Of
Frankfort, and Prof. j. G. Daniels, of
Richmond, Va.
The Institute will continue its ses-
sions throughout to-day, with two
sessions caily, beginning at nine in
the morning, and two in the after
noon.
Yesterday an interesting program
was presented for discussion, the sub
! jects under consideration being those
of vivid interest in school life, such
as apply to the conduct Of county
schools. A musical program was
also rendered. The sessions of the
Institute will continue through to-
day.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07

While talking to q tenant on a
farm near Paris, Monday afternoon,
Mr.. Jos. D. Booth, a prominent far
mer and commission merchant of near
Paris, was attacked by a vicious bull
dog, and for while had hard fight
to keep the brute from tearing his
throat.
The dog made several lunges at
Mr.. Booths throat, his fangs barely
missing him, but by putting up a
hard fight by kicking and beating
the animal, Mr.. Booth managed to
evade him. In the effort to ward the
dogs attack from his throat Mr..
Booths right hand was torn and
lacerated by the dogs teeth. The
animal was finally subdued by the
tenants assistance. Mr.. Booth was
taken to a physicians Office, where
the wounds on his hand were cauter-
lied. and the hand dressed. 1t is not
thought any serious trouble will re-
suit from the wounds.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
VOLUME XxxVIl
RoURBON'S SEVEN SOLDIERS ON
WAITING ORDERS.

Grouped around the entrance to
the Sheriff's Office in the court house
Yesterday afternoon, seven young men
had been selected at Bourbon coun-
TVS first contribution at Camp Tay-
Tor. awaiting the time for their de-
parture.
The young men we're Samuel ].
Virgins, Frank Nelson Higgins,
Robert Mitchell Delaney, VIM. c. Per-
rim, Merritt Jameson Slicer, Robert
Lapsley Link, Jr., all of Paris, and
Allie Clay Detwiller, of North Middle
town. They were provided with light
hand baggage, some with suitcases,
would be necessary for the use for a
short while, until they reached
Camp Taylor, where Uncle Sans
men will take care of them. The men
were permitted to go to their homes
for the night, and will report this
morning, when they will entrain for
the camp at Louisville.
On account of a Government reg
ulation the time of departure and ar
rival of the troop train cannot be
given. The men will go to Louisville
on a troop train which will carry the
first five per cent. of the drafted
men from this section. The train will
be provided with accommodations for
the men, who will be given box
lunches and all comforts and atten-
tion en- route to the camp.
In recognition of the fact that Mr..
county man examined for service who
refused to claim exemption on any
grounds whatever, he was designated
by the local Exemption Board as
Captain and placed In charge of the
drafted men, who will be under his
command until they reach Camp
Taylor.
Patriotic citizen of Paris yesterday
contributed a fund amounting to $40
for the purchase of cigarettes and to-
bacco for the Bourbon boys. The
young men are very thankful for this
evidence of appreciation on the part
of Paris people and desire to extend
their personal thanks for the contri-
button, which will go long way to-
ward providing the smokes" for
lonely hours in camp.
The law requires that the draftees
wear a tag designating the county
from which they come to the camp,
THE BAURBON NEWS force present
ed Bourbon's seven men with hand
some white satin badges bearing the
words Bourbon County" which they
will wear instead of the ordinary tag.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
METHODIST CONFERENCE
SESSION AT LEXINGTON.

The ninety-seventh annual confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, convened in the First
Methodist church in Lexington, We'd
nesday morning for four-days' ses-
sion.
Little except routine business was
transacted at the opening session,
which was presided over by Bishop
James Atkinson, Of Waynesville. N.
C.. A number of committee appoint
ments were made. The evening ses-
sion was devoted to Sunday school
work within the church. DIR. C. H.
Greer. presiding elder of the Danville
District, and DR.. c. H. Bulla, gen.
eral superintendent of Wesley Bible
Glasses for the States, made talks on
this phase of the work. The annual
report of the Educational Committee
of the church, regarding the educa-
tional work now being carried on In
the universities, was read by Secre-
tary w. E. Arnold. DIR. o. e. God
dard, of Galveston, Texas, addressed
the conference on the subject of 1.-The
Mother Church."
Yesterdays session of the confer
ence consisted for the most part Of
routine work, with an interesting adj
dress in the afternoon by DR.. God
dard. Discussion of the work of the
Epworth League, the young peoples
branch of the church work, occupied
the most of the night session. This
discussion was participated in by Mr..
Dennis v, Snapp, of Paris, president
of the Frankfort District of the Ep-
worth League.
Among the delegates who are at
ending the conference are the follow
ing from this city and county: Mr..
Dennis V. Snapp, C. HI. Caswell, Rev.
w. o. Sadler, of Paris; Rev. j. j.
Dickey, of Hutchinson; President G. G..
Fisher, of the Millersburg Female
College; Rev. j. D. Redd, Millersburg.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
VALUABLE DOG KILLED.

"Sue," a valuable and Intelligent
dog belonging to Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Thomas, Jr., was instantly killed
one day this week by being caught
in the propeller of launch on Stoner
creek.
The dog was very fond Of swim
ming and when she saw the launch,
in which was one of Mr.. Thomas
friends, going up the creek, swan, out
to it. Approaching too close to the
boat the dog was caught in the sue
ton and drawn into the propeller,
being disemboweled by the sharp
blades.
"Sue" had been taught a number of
tricks, one of which was to hold the
lines and drive pony belonging to
Mrs. Thomas, which she did almost
like a human. She was an intimate
friend of the members of the Chip
pewa Club when that organization
camped on the banks of Stoner, and
was highly regarded by them as a
most intelligent animal.
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
BIG OIL STRIKE NEAR BOURBON
C0MPANY'S HOLDINGS.

A big oil strike in territory ada
cent to valuable leases owned and
being operated by the Bourbon Oil
and Development Co., of Paris, was
made Tuesday. This strike promises
to materially increase the value of
the local company's leases, they be-
ing located in the same territory.
The famous Ashley lease in Powell
county has yielded another well,
which, according to reports, surpass-
ed anything that has ever been struck
in the Kentucky fields. The we'll was
bought in by White & Huff and is
said to be good for 500 barrels, &C
cording to conservative estimates,
while other estimates bring the pro-
duction of the new we'll up to 1000
barrels.
The managers of the local company
are greatly pleased with the encour-
aging news as stated above, which
adds renewed interest to doings in
oil in this section, and holds out hope
for similar strike on their property.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
MEN FOR HOSPITAL CORPS WILL
BE EXEMPTED.

Although drafted men who have
already been examined and accepted
for service in the National Army are
not eligible for service with Base
Hospital Unit No. 40. now being or
ganized by DR.. David Barrow for SER
vice in France, those who will be
called in the future, and who have
enlisted in the hospital corps of the
Base Hospital Unit before receiving
their calls will be exempted from
draft on the certification of their en-
listment with the hospital service.
This status of drafted men was
stated plainly in an order received
by DR.. Barrow.
No actual enlistrnents have been
made in the local unit yet, since an
officer has not yet been appointed by
Washington for that work, and en-
listment can only be made through
the hands of such an officer. DR..
Barrow has forwarded to the Office of
the surgeon general, however, the
name of a member of his staff with
a recommendation that he be ap-
pointed, and expects a ratification of
his selection within the next day or
two.
AS soon as this appointment has
been made by Washington notices
will be mailed immediately to those
who have applied in the hospital
corps, requesting them to report to
him for examination and, if the re-
suits of the examination be satisfac-
tory, actual enlistment.
Several of these applicants are
from Paris and Bourbon county.
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
PLANS FOR THE ANNUAL D. OF C.
CONVENTION.

The call for the annual State Con-
vention of the Kentucky Division
Daughters of the Confederacy, has
been issued, and the date for the
meeting has been set for Wednesday
and Thursday, September 10 and 20,
in Danville. The sessions will be
held in the Presbyterian church in
that city.
The Danville Chapter D. of C. is
making elaborate preparations for
entertainment of the guests, several
hundred of whom are expected to at
tend. On the first meeting of the
convention members of the Danville
Chapter will be given a reception in
honor of the visiting delegations, and
en- Thursday they will give lunch
for them. On Thursday afternoon the
Woman's Club of Danville will ar
range an automobile trip to places of
interest in and around Danville.
The last night of the convention
will be known as Historical Night, :,
and program of more than usual
attractiveness will be presented. The
feature Of the evening will be read
ings by Mrs. M. V. Moore, of Talla-
dega, Ala, better known in the South
as Betsy Hamilton" writer of
Southern dialect stories and a reader
of nationwide reputation. A musical
program will be given by Mr.. Forest
Dabney Carr, Miss Emma Smith and
Miss Cosby.
The following ladies will represent
Richard Halves Chapter, of Paris,
as delegates: Mrs. Russell Mann,
Mrs. Ada Rice, Mrs. King Griffith !;
alternates, Mrs. r. j. Nicely, Mrs.
Thos. A. Mcdonald, Miss Carroll
Leer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07

The class in military training
which is being conducted here by
Miss Alice Rogers Clay, now has q
membership of fifteen, and interest is
increasing at each meeting. The
class has changed it's place for drill
ing from the vacant lot in the real
of the Christian church to the resi-
dence of Mrs. Thomas Henry Clay
Sr., on Pleasant street.
Instructions in the preparation
and use of surgical dressings are be-
fi1g given in the Red Cross headquar
tiers on Main street, between Fourth
and Fifth streets, to a large class by
Mrs. May Stoner Clay. The class
meets every morning ct the place des
ignated above.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
SCHOOLS OPEN WITH LARGE AT
TENDANCE.

The Paris Public Schools, the Pa
rochial Schools, the Paris Home
school. Mrs. Fanniebelle Sutherland
private schools and other educational
institutions opened Monday with an
increased attendance.
The Pari Public School is crowded
especially in the lower grades. SIX
hundred and sixty-eight pupils were
enrolled Monday with many add
tions Tuesday.
Mr.. c. L. Bower, of Newport, VINO
was recently elected teacher OF his,
tory and civics, in the Paris Hisn
School. telephoned his resignatlon
Monday night from Lexington, where
he went after the days work. Nc
reason for the resignation was as,
signed. His successor will be decided
upon at a future meeting of the CITY
Board of Education.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
A FREAK OF NATURE.

Nature was surely in freakish
mood when she started stalk of
corn to growing in the rear yard of
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ru-
dolph Davis, on Seventh street, as
the finished product shows.
When the stalk began to push its
way to maturity it gave no indication
of it's purpose to produce one of the
strangest freaks of nature. AS it
grew to development, however, there
appeared an ear of corn which, like
Jacks beanstalk, grew and grew.
When Mr.. Davis attention was close
ly directed to the growth, he discov-
cred that he had a treasure beyond
price. The lone ear of corn, sur
rounded by the customary green
shuck, had developed eight nubbins,
of irregular growth end size, ranged
in a circle around the parent stem.
From three of these grew fully-de-
veloped stalks of wheat, bearded and
full-grained as those in the fields.
But the strangest freak of all was a
miniature nubbin which grew from
the end of one of the stalks of wheat.
The whole freak was apparently OF
one piece the solid structure of the
corn stalk bearing evidence of ma
lures carefulneSs.
Mr.. Davis has the freak growth on
exhibition on his desk at the estab-
lishment of George w. Davis, where
it may be seen. He contemplates
presenting it to the Smithsonian In
stitute at Washington.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
ORDER SENDING NEGROES TC
EVERY CAMP STANDS.

How color lines have been ignored
in the assignment of negro troops in
the draft section of the National
Army is revealed in general orders
issued, showing the War Depart
ment's intention to apportion the
negro troops evenly where possible
in all cantonments. The order pro-
vides that in every cantonment there
shall be one negro infantry regiment
where sufficient personnel is availa-
BILE.
Protests have been made against
auartering negro troops in certain
parts of the South, but no modifica-
ton has been made. The order Is
taken as an indication of what the
War Department will do in disposing
of similar regiments in National
Guard camps.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07

The workers who desire to do knit
ting for the American soldiers in the
trenches are now assured of a plenti-
full supply of yarn, SO necessary for
the successful prosecution of the
work. Supplies can be obtained by
calling on Miss Stella Owens, at the
corner of Main and Twelfth streets.
This material will be freely supplied
to the Red Cross Knitting Club, or
any other volunteer workers.
The work has been progressing
very slowly for some time. The need
for the knitting is so urgent and the
desire of the local branch to supply
the demand is so great that it wishes
to make very earnest plea to the
ladies of Paris to give all the time
they possibly can spare from their
household duties to this great work.
be expert sewers and knitters is en-
tirely erroneous. They can very cas-
lily acquire the art of knitting under
capable instructors. There is some
thing for all to do, but the sewing
and knitting is the greater part of the
work.
The serious thing about the part in
this war that is to be played by those
who stay at home is that it can't be
done tomorrow, as that will be too
late. Now, every day is the accepted
time. The army will not wait on the
Red Cross. When the orders come to
go into battle troops will follow their
flag whether there are bandages
enough to heal their wounds or not.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
BOURBON FISCAL COURT.

The Bourbon Fiscal Court met yes
terday morning, for the regular
monthly meeting, but no business was
transacted, owing to the absence OF
County Judge Mcmillan, who is with
a camping party at Blue LICK
Springs. The Court Will pc caiied "
meet again upon Judge Mcmillan S
return.
Among many important matters
TO be considered by the Court VIII De
the awards to beneficiaries OF the
Garth Fund. both old and new.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
STILL HAS GOOD EYE.

Squire John N. Shropshire, one OF
the most popular members of the
Bou-bon Fiscal Court, made a gooo
record as a trap shot at a snoo'
given at Corbin, by the Coroln uun
Club. when he broke 1S6~out OF a pos
sible 200 targets, shooting Tor a. s..
yer trophy cup. The winner was MI
VIM. warren, of Roanoke, Va wh.
scored 1872 out of 200. Ben Con, o.
Winchester, was second, with ioS ou'
of 200.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
TO ATTEND CONVENTION.

Messrs. Ira Bowen and James 1sh-
mael, representing Bourbon Council
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics, attended the twenty
third annual State Council OF the
order, held at Pineville this week
Reports show that the order is rap
idly increasing its membership al
over the State.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
CYNTHIANA PLAYER SOLD ~
CHICAGO WHITE SOX.

Harvey Mcclellan, son of Hugh Nc,
Clellan, of Cynthiana, professlonai
baseball player, has been sold by the
IHutchison, Kan, team to the Whlte
Soy Chicago, for $500. Mcclellan
played third base with the Lexington
Colts from 1914 to 1916, when he
signed with st. Joseph, Mo-, and later
with Hutchinson.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07

Messrs. Henry Clark and Jesse
Cumber, who have been conducting
the barber shop in the SINNERS
building. adjoining Longo's fruit
stand, have dissolved partnership
and retired from business. One Of
the firm has gone to Dayton. Ohio,
where he will engage in business.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
FREE INFORMATION.

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
BOYS NORFOLK SUITS.

Nobby new patterns of wear-resist-
ing materials, all wool at $3.50 to
$3.50.
J. w. DAVIS & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-07
RED CROSS KNITTERS NOW AS
SURED OF YARN.

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

Il have seen the widows Of France, have seen the
blind boys Of England, have seen Engands navy guard
ing the North Sea- All that the correspondents send over
about the atrocities that have been committed all the mh-
maniies, all the beastalides that no paper can possibly
receive n-hey not only 1ue but the worst Of them
cannot be told.
~You have been told that our women and our girls have
been protected by the British navy from the fate that bee
the women Of France and Of BEL Men, believe it; it is
absolutely tue 1t is more than true. have been IN the
hospital m the Department Of Lamerk Of France, where
there are nearly thousand gn not eighteen years Of
age, and all will be mothers And 81 per cent are In add-
ton afflicted with the most filthy, unspeakabe malady that
we know Of and per cent in addition are stark mad
have seen the boys that will be men, have seen the
boys who have been cruelty mutated You don't know any,
thing about this war. You don't know.
I'VE don't know we are at war, and some Of you think
that because you have bought hundred dollars worth or
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

million dollars worth Of liberty bonds, you have done your
share Some Of you think that because you have given $40
or 500 to the Red Cross you have done your share You
have not and you will not have done your share until it
hurts. And men and women, when next February March
you take up your daily papers and on the front page you
read that casualty list and VIII en- you read the columns and
columns Of names Of Dead the wounded the missing then
and then only will you realize what England, what Australia,
what Canada, what New Zealand what France has gone
through for three years.
"This war is not won 7 his war will begin for us next
spring. Don't you get the idea that because you see our
boys in khaki on streets this thing is now going to be
attended to- this thing going be won and that shortly
Oh, mol There will be more thousands there will be more
millions, and they have got be transported and they have
got to be fed and they have got to have munitions to fight
your battles and save your and protect your girls,
and to protect the grandmother because the Beast makes
difference between the girl who has not reached woman
hood and the venerable mother grandmother with white
hair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

To the Merchants Association of New York
After Tour of Investigation in France
Reprined The Gland News