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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10

legislators ana ATTENDED I0f purely lOcA HEeuS
and problems, would never be enacted into law, if
legislative cabinet outlined the legislation for
the session. and ruthlessly threw away every
measure that was not of paramount Importance
to the whole state.
The present committee system leaves the
whole legislature in practical ignorance of the
contents of bills that are up for passage. No
member the legislature can read and investi-
gate al ae bills that are piled on his desk,
hence, the report of the committee favoring pas
sage or indefinite postponement Of measure
practically settles it's fate. In its last analysis
this means that committees and not the legisla-
ture pass the bills.
If the men sent to the legislature were
trained in public affairs there might be some re-
lief for these evils but the average legislator has
had absolutely no preliminary training for the
work. There is no inducement for young man
to study public affairs and to train himself for
the important work of making laws for Indiana.
The Legislature is in session only sixty days. the
pay is small the chances of reelection slim. U.s.
ually man wants to go to the Legislature for
personal reasons, either because he wants the
few dollars or wants the honor and the power at
tending the election.
The only guide to his decisions which the av-
erage legislator has is his own personal con-
science. If this is highly developed he will be
honest in his convictions and spurn the schemes
that are often used to force bills through the
Assembly. In this day, a legislator, however.
needs more than good conscience. He needs a
trained intellect to direct his conscience. He may
be the acme of righteousness, but if his intellect
is not sharp enough to detect the vicious elements
that sometimes are introduced into bills he will
vote against the best interests of the state.
The members who constitute our Legislature
are drawn from all classes of life. On the one
hand, most of them are honest and upright on
the other hand. they are not efficiently trained
for the task, hence, their rectitude often is de-
feated by their lack Of knowledge. If man had
to hire the manager of 100000 utility, he
would not choose carpenter, mason, banker or
doctor in the haphazard manner in which we Sc
lect men for the legislature, but he would look
about for men who are trained in the particular
work for which he needs an executive. And yet,
we elect men to handle the business of the state
of Indiana, who have had absolutely no knowl-
edge of the affairs of the commonwealth, no
grasp of the conditions that demand remedial
legislation, no training in drafting bills or enact
ing laws, and we expect them to handle the prob
lem with intelligence and business acumen.
Is there any wonder that laws such as the
present public utilities act is enacted? Is there
any wonder that our statutes are cluttered with
useless laws? Is there any wonder that the
people distrust the Legislature, dstrust the laws
that are made, distrust the efficacy of American
institutions and gradually are losing faith in our
form of government?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10

Ula and Byron, Mrs. John Eliason and
Elma and Walter, Mrs. Nellie Eliason,
Mrs. Robert Morris, Mrs. Herbert
King, Mrs. Howard Cook, Mrs. John
Ernsberger and Mrs. Earl Lundy,
Cambridge City.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10

president, G. C. NUNS; cashier, e. A.
Siberia; W.. F. Baughman, G. Burk1ardt,
r. J. Brown. DR.. r. Harvey Cook and
c.; T. Jones. Assistant cashies named
were w. M. Shera, P. d. Shera and
Charles A. Shera.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10
THE Happy Way
to HEALTH is not

TO Ae01IQ is not
through mountains Of pills
or rivers of dope. It is
through proper selection of
food, pure air and rational
exercise. 1fyou have health
you can keep it by eating
Shredded Wheat, the food
that supplies all the nuritive
material needed for work or
play and in a digesible form.
Keepyourstomachc leanand
your bowels active by eating
Shredded Wheat the food
that supplies strength and
builds healthy tissue with
out overtaxing the digestive
organs. Always the same
price, always the same high
quality. A delicious, nour-
ishing meal for a few cents.
Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10
OXFORD BANK ELECTS

OXFORD, o.. Jan 10-These off,
GERS and directors OF the Oxford Ma
tional bank were elected yesterday:
President, George C. Welliver; vice
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10

sion clearly an INSTRUMENTATION
project. it will be incorporated under
the state laws. A meeting Of the Ad-
miuistrative Board has been called
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-10
BURIEs WIFE SuNDAY;.
MOTHER DEAD TODAY

HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Jan. 1o.--Mrs.
Viola Knapp, mother Of Martin Knapp.
whose wife was buried Sunday, died at
her home on East Main street Tues
day. Death resulted from pneumonia.
Mrs. Knapp had attained the age Of
50 years. She is survived by three
sons, Martin, Charles and John and
one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Gray of Dub
lin. In addition there are seven grand
chanldren and five great grandchiI
dren. Services will be held at the
home at 10 o'clock Friday. The Rev.
Mr.. Wischmier will officiate.
INCORPORATE MISSION
UNDER INDIANA LAWS
For the purpose of making the
North Fourteenth Street Union Mis-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
BOURBON FISCAL COURT.

The August term of the Bourbon
Fiscal Court convened in the County
Court room in the court house yes
terday afternoon for a short session
Present-Judge Mcmillan, presiding
Justices Martin, Thomasson, Burris
eRedmon, Stephenson, Lloyd, Shrop.
shire and Turner.
Claims against the county amount
ing to $575.69 were allowed and or
dered paid.
Ordered that S. E. Bedford, County
Treasurer, borrow the sum of five
thousand dollars, ($5,000) for use of
the General Fund and execute his
note for same payable January 1,
1918, bearing interest at the rate OF
six per cent from date.
Ordered that the sum of $50 be
appropriated to w. F. Turner for re-
pairs on the Coulthard's Mill road.
Ordered that the sum of $500 be
paid to Alonzo Mckenzie on his con-
tract on the Boardman pike.
The Court adjourned to September
6, 1917.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
STATE CONVENTION OF RED
CROSS PLANNED.

Arrangements for a State conven-
ton of the Red Cross Association OF
kentucky were made at a conference
In Lexington between Frank c.
Greene, of Carrollton, State director
George R. Hunt, local chairman, and
Harry Giovannali and Denny B.
Goode, of the Board of Commerce.
The convention will be held August
1928 if these dates are satisfactory
to the National Red Cross.
Among the speakers who are ex-
pected to attend are H. P. Davidson,
Chairman of the War Council of the
Red Cross, ex-President William H.
Taft, and others prominent in the
work of the organization. The meet
ings will be held in the Phoenix
Hotel unless a larger place is neces-
sary, and in this event Woodland Au-
ditOrium will be used.
There are in Kentucky 120 Red
Cross Associations, and each one is
expected to send at least two dele
gates. These will be given expert in
structiOn and the work of the organ
izatiOn as a whole will be taken up
for their benefit. The local commit
tee on arrangements believes that at
least $50 delegates will attend.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
SUSPECTED GERMAN SPY HELD
TO GRAND JURY.

At Lexington, Wednesday, before
United States Commissioner S. S.
Yantis, George Major, alias Fred IT.
vine, arrested in Paris az suspected
German plotter, was held over to
await the action of the Federal Grand
Jury, in the sum of 1000. Majors
announced that he was unable to fur
nish the required bail and was taken
to Winchester to await trial.
Majors entered plea of mot gull
ty." His story was to the effect that
he acted in perfectly good faith in
wearing the uniform of a United
States soldier. He stated that he
signed up last fall with a man giving
his name as Capt. Cults" and since
that time he had been acting under
Cults orders. Majors testimony Vas
all along the lines indicated in a pre-
vious issue of THE NEWS. May
Holland, of Frankfort, presumably
"the woman in the case," testified
that Majors had told her he was or
derby to an army captain stationed in
Frankfort. Chief of Police Link, of
Paris, testified as to his connection
with the case in making the arrest.
A number of other witnesses testified
as to various features connected with
the case.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
CONGRESS GETS BUSY WITH TWO
IMPORTANT BILLS.

The administration food control
bill, stripped of the features opposed
by President Wilson. was reported
out of conference Wednesday, just
one month after the date the Presi-
dent had hoped to see it enacted into
law.
Enactment of the bill some time
next week is predicted. House con-
feres will make their report and ia
vorable action probably will be taken
on it to-day. Senate approval will
follow early next week, although ex-
tended debate is expected in the Sem
ate.
A resolution for submission to the
States of prohibition amendment to
the Federal Constitution was adopted
late Wednesday by the Senate. The
vote was 65 to 20, eight more than
the necessary two thirds.
AS adopted the resolution contains
a provision that the States must be
asked to ratify the amendment with
in six years. The House still must
act on the resolution.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
FOOD CONSERVATION MASS
MEETING,

The extreme heat prevented a large
attendance at the mass-meeting call
ed by Chairman A. B. Hancock, of
the National Council of Defense, for
1880 o'clock at the court house We'd
nesday night
The meeting was attended by
small crowd. Mr.. A. Il. Hancock.
representing the Business Mems Club.
and the Bourbon county division of
the National Council of Defense, pre-
sided. DR.. Mutchler, of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station of the UNI
versity of Kentucky made the princi-
pal address along lines of food con-
servation. DR.. Mutchler urged the
farmers to increase their acreage Of
wheat at least ten per cent. next year
to make up the deficiency sure to be
created by the exigencies of war. He
urged a general conservation of food
as saving to the town, the county,
the State and the nation.
Mrs. Fanniebelle Sutherland, rep
resenting the Woman's Committee OF
the Council of Defense, delivered an
interesting and instructive talk on
conservation of food in the home, and
spoke of the work of the Girls Can
ming Club of the county and what a
force they can be in conserving food.
Both addresses were we'll received. -
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
SOLDIERS AID COMMITTEE FORM.
ED HERE.

The Bourbon County branch of the
Soldiers Aid Committee a newly
formed organization for war relief
work was perfected at recent meet
ing of the Business Mems League
held in the court house.
Mr.. John T. Collins presided as
chairman. He was given authority
to appoint a committee of two to
act with him in perfecting further
arrangements for the work.
A committee composed of Messrs.
B. A. Frank, Thos. Henry Clay, Jr.,
and Chas. Clarke, was appointed to
check up the membership solicitation
books given out to the members of
the League. After hearing the report
of the work of the Labor Bureau.
read by Secretary Ellis, the meeting
adjourned
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
FIVE THOUSAND BATHERS AT
BOONESBORO BEACH.

Last Sunday was a record-breaker
for attendance at the Boonesboro
bathing beach. 1t was estimated by
a Lexington man who is an expert
at Judging the size of a crowd that
five thousand people were assembled
there.
They came by hundreds from Lex
ington, Paris, Winchester, George
toxin. Cynthiana, Mt. Sterling, Har-
rodshurg, Richmond, Danville and
dozens of small towns in Central
Kentucky There were over one
thousand people in bathing at one
time during the afternoon.
Boonesboro is fast becoming one of
the most famous bathing resorts in
the State and when the Dixie and
Boone Highways are completed it is
destined to become one of the most
famous in all the Southland.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
SECRETARY'S RESIGNATION
TAKES EFFECT.

In the interval between last Tues
day, when Mr.. G.. o. Hinton's resigna-
ton as Secretary of the Bourbon
County Y. M. c. A. took effect and
the first of September, when the Sec
retary-elect Mr.. u. l.. Wilcox, of Or
ange county, New York, takes charge,
the affairs of the Y. will be in charge
of Mr.. Herndon Waller, with Mr..
Alex T. Rice, Jr., as assistant secre-
tary.
Mr.. Hinton, Immediately after his
resignation became effective. left for
a camping and recreation trip. Mr..
Wilcox, who is now in New York ar
ranging his business and household
affairs, will come to Paris about Aug.
Is, but will not take charge Of the
Y. M. G.. A. until September 1.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Although the primary election is
scheduled for tomorrow, and there
are several very warm races to be
decided, the drafting of the young
men of the county seems to be the
chief topic of conversation on the
streets of Paris.
A business man in THE NEWS
office yesterday expressed the senti-
ment of the community when he re-
piled to query as to what was doing
is politics. We'll, some are talking
politics on the street, but most people
are talking about taking our boys
away to the war"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
Tobacco Hail Insurance.
Thomas, Woodford & Bryan.
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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW
STATE ELECTION BOARD

The new State Board of Election
Commissioners will be composed of
Rodman Keenon, Clerk of the Court
of Appeals, ex-officio chairman; r.
C. Oldham, of Winchester, Democrat,
and T. L. Walker, of Lexington, Re
publican.
Governor Stanley, Tuesday, an
nOunced the disappointment Of Mr..
Oldham and the appointment of Mr..
Walker to succeed T. C.. Jackson. of
Lebanon.
Mr.. Walker formerly was postmas-
ter of Lexington. The new Board
will canvass returns in the legisla-
tive primary.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
CALL IS ISSUED FOR MORE YARN

A call is being issued for funds
with which to purchase more yarn to
be knitted into garments for the
soldiers of the U. S. battleship Ken
lucky. The supply on hand has been
used up, and there are many volun-
teer knitters, who are anxious to en-
gage in the work Any member of
the Bourbon County Chapter of the
Red Cross will receive the donations,
either of cash or yarn.
Mrs. Thomas Henry Clay, Sr., re-
quests that all persons, who have bits
of worsted, either zephyr or yarn,
suitable for knitting or crocheting.
will bring them to her home on
Pleasant street, where they will be
utilized in making afghans, or small
covers for the French baby relief
work. All colors can be used and all
donations will be gratefully accepted.
They may be brought to Mrs. Clay at
any time.
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
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UNION SERVICES.

Rev. w. E. Ellis, of the Christian
church, will preach at the union
meeting of the Paris Protestant
churches, to be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday night at 1890
o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Christian church will have
charge OF the program of the Young
Peoples Union at $3.50 O'Clock. The
program will be an interesting one
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
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notice.!

The undersigned grocers an
butchers hereby agree to close thei
stores, beginning Monday, Angus
6, every day excepting pay days, a
z p. m. On Saturdays at II p. M:
Wilmoth e Co.
Robert Link.
Frank Jacob.
Skillman Bros.
Lusk & Shea.
]. A. Sullivan.
L. r. Bramblett.
Busy Bee Cash Store.
A. B. Lowell.
H. Margolen.
Curtis Henry.
P. M. Heller.
Mrs. Cora Delaney.
H. Grosche.
Stone & Mulfinger.
T. Fudold.
Tilford Burnett.
Logan Howard.
Chas. P. Cook & Co.
Baldwin Bros.
LAWN e Connell.
S. t. Chipley.
Thomas Cain.
G.. d. Paynter.
GUSTS d. Talbot.
Charles MonSon.
Dan Jordan.
Albert Anthem.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
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TO VOTERS OF THE SECOND WARD

Inscribe on the tablets of your
memory the fact that 1 am candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Councilman to represent the citi-
zens of Precincts and 4, comprising
the Second ward
At the polls in the primary to-
morrow 1 ask you to give me your
support. 1 will do my utmost to rep
resent your best interests in the
Board of Council.
|. GUSTS TALBOT.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Who has devoted more of his time
to party politics than Geo. w. Judy?
Always rock-ribbed, dyed-in-the-
wool, uncompromfsing Democrat
they are the kind of Democrats that
ought to be rewarded. Vote for
Judy, you know where he is at" and
that he can fill the office with
credit. (1t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
NOTICE TO VOTERS FROM A SURE
WINNER.

When you go to the polls to-mor-
row, vote for Thomas Taul for Jailer
then you will vote for sure win
ner. You will vote for a man who
needs the position, and one who will
appreciate your support. He is a
tried and true Democrat, one who
will always be on the job at all
times. Do not forget him when you
go to the polls tomorrow, Saturday,
Aug. 4. Tommy is certain to win.
(1t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Mrs. w. G. McClintock's class OF
the Presbyterian Sunday school occu-
pied the Red Cross sewing rooms at
Third and Main streets Tuesday. On
Wednesday the rooms were occupied
by the women of the Methodist
church. Numbers of garments, hospl-
tai supplies and bandages for hospital
work were made by the ladies.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

1236-George E. Cantrill, Cynthiana
432-James j. Wilson, Paris.
18-Joseph G.. Mitchell. Paris.
927-Roger c. Talbot, Paris.
1484-Ernest Kfser, Paris. Route 8.
73s-Bryan Robbins. Paris.
6O1-Woodford A. Christman, Mil.
lersburg.
1322-Richard Garrett, Paris.
Plunkett, Muir.
11O3-Charles Morris, Paris.
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
OSTEOPATHS TO BE RECOGNIZED
IN HOSPITAL WORK.

Drs. Martha Petree, of Paris, has
received advices from the War De-
partment at Washington to the effect
that the osteopathic school of prac-
tice will be recognized for hospital
work during the war, and that those
applying for appointments will be
given the same examination as those
of the medical profession.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
SAVE MONEY ON STOVES

Just received a car load of stoves
and cast ranges. We will save you
$40 on a range, guaranteed for ~
years. Come in and see them.
FARMERS SUPPLY co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Experience counts for more than
loud talk. Vote for w. 0. Hinton
for Mayor.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
TRIED AND TRUE.

Vote for Geo. w. Judy for Jailer,
a lifelong Democrat, who has been
tried and has made good as an Off
cial. (1t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Vote for w. o. Hinton. He has
been a faithful public servant. Put
him up higher.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
BEST IN THE WORLD.

John Deere wagons, mowers, rakes
etc.
FARMERS SUPPLY co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

Vote for Square Deal Mitchell fol-
Police Judge. (adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

The candidate best qualified TO
Mayor is w. o. Hinton.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-08-03
A "SHO'NUF" DEMOCRAT

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-01-19

clear sailing with Marie. You're a
great one to spout about honor
You'll go and blat to her about this. "
"YOu know very we'll l cannot do
that. Yet if you refuse to give me
your word, I shall feel justified in
telling Dupont my reason for ordering
you off the reservation"
Vandervyn burst into a cynical
laugh. do you think Jake's the sort
to care.
"When the happiness of his daugh-
ter is at stake"
Precisely. He thinks I'm her one
best chance.
every WELL" replied Hardy. "Since,
like this poor girls, her natural
guardian is unfit, my position as acting
agent requires me to take his place.
My appeal to you as gentleman hav-
ing failed. 1 must conclude that you
are not gentleman. I shall be COM
PEELED to disclose this incident to Miss
Dupont. You shall be escorted off the
reservation under arrest"
you'll order me-" cried Vandervyn,
and again he bent forward as If to
leap at his rival. Hardy stood cold
and motionless in the dim starlight.
The younger man checked himself.
His voice shook with suppressed an
ger: you've got the drop on me now.
Wait till we hear from Washington"
until am relieved from my pres
ent detail, shall consider myself the
guardian of everyone and everything
belonging to the tribe" stated Hardy.
There followed a silence Of several
moments duration, in which Wander
vyn must have found time to reflect.
He drew back a step or two, lit his
pipe, and at last remarked in a some
what forced tone of Cancellation: 81
see you're like an army mule-no use
trying to bulge you when you balk. /
give you my word to act as a gentle
man in this affair.""
"Very WELL" replied Hardy.
Vandervyn started off, sucking at
his pipe. Hardy turned about, and
locked the door on the outside with
the heavy paddock that hung loose in
the jamb staple. He put the key in his
pocket, and walked around the cabin
to make certain that there were no
other openings larger than the narrow
crevices Of the loopholes.
When he returned to the tree, he
found Vandervyn already outstretched.
He picked up his blankets and moved
down the slope, to spend the night in
the more congenial company of the
two remaining Indian policemen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-01-19
Movement of Population.

Emigration from the eastern states
to the middle West began In q small
way soon after the close Of the Revo-
lutionary war, but was not large till
after the admission of Ohio rs q state
in 1908. In 1900 the government
adopted the system of selling public
land in Ohio on credit and thus start.
which soon made it a state and over
flowed into Indiana. Old letters writ
ten from towns in Massachusetts,, New
York and Pennsylvania describe the
roads leading west as thronged with
large covered wagons filled with peo-
pie and household goods, moving to
''the Ohio" An Englishman who came
West in 1916 wrote: I'm passing
through the upper parts of Virginia !
observed great number of farms that
had been abandoned, on many Of
which good houses had been erected.
and fine apple and peach orchards had
been planted. On inquiring the rea,
son, was always informed that the
owners had gone to the western coun.
try. From the New England states the
emigrations are still more numerous.
They mostly cross the Hudson river
between Albany and Newburg, and
must pass through Cayuga on theii
way to Pittsburgh. was Informed
by an inhabitant of Cayuga in April
1916, that more than $1,000 wagons
had passed over the bridge at thar
place within the last Is months, con
tanning emigrants to the western cOun
try"