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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
HOME OF KENTUCKY'S
FIRST GOVERNOR SOLD
Travellers Rest" Passes Out of
Hands of His Descendants For
First Time-Farms Selling

Mr.. Shelby Tevis, who is well known
here, has sold his splendid farm in
Lincoln county near the Boyle line, to
oil. George W. Owen, of Irvine, and
Clayton Strobe, of Winchester. The
deal was put through by Paul Finch,
the hustling real estate dealer and oil
magnate of Lexington. The farm
contains 875 acres, and is one of the
most historic homes in Kentucky,
known as Travellers Rest" the
home of Kentucky's first governor,
Isaac Shelby. 1t is understood that
the new owners will cut the farm up
in small tracts and sell at it public
auction. Col. Owen is vice president
of the Great Lakes Petroleum Com
pany, having offices in louisville and
Winchester. It is understood that
this is the first time travellers
Rest" has pessed out of possession of
the family of Gov. Shelby, since he
established it, at the time he was gov
ernor back in the early days.
Col. G. B. Swinebroad, the big real
estate man of Lancaster, sold for
Jack Spoonamore his farm on the
Perryville pike this week. The place
contains 172 acres. E G. Creech, Of
Garrard county got so acres at $500
per acre; J. n. Hutchins got AZ acres
at 1920 an acre, and 20 acres at 1892.
The average for the farm was s202.
Mr.. Spoonamore bought this farm
some time ago of M. J. Farris, at
$3.50 an acre. Col. Swinebroad gets
the big prices everytfme he sells 8
place. He is advertising in the Daily
Register a magnificent farm "War-
renwood," in Boyle county, which he
will sell in small farm tracts. Read it
Farms continue to sell high all over
the blue grass region.
In Fleming county Sam Rogers
bought a 129 acre farm for s10,sOo
nd viii move to it.
In Garrard county D. A. Thomas
mas purchased a tract of land in the
suburbs of Lancaster, for which he
paid $500 an acre. This is virgin soil
and will be put in tobacco. R. G.
White has sold his farm to Thomas
Dickerson and Cecil White. The place
contains 80 acres and the price was
5000.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
Knox Has A Panacea
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Mar. Senator Knox
of Pennsylvania, former Secretary of
State, speaking today in the Senate,
assailed the League of Nations as
striking down American constitution
al principles and proposed a new
world organization which he said
"would preserve the Monroe Doctrine
and save America from the results of
European intrigue and aggression"
The proposed organization, Senator
Knox said, primarily would declare
war an international crime and stipu-
late that any nation engaging in it
except for self-defense be punished
as an international criminal.
Senator Hardwick, of Georgia, DEM
ocrat, also attacked the League. He
asserted it would require conscrip-
ton of our sons to police the world"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
Looks Like Republicans
Will Oppose Loan Bill
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March Although
House leaders today mapped out a
definite legislative program for the
closing days of Congress, the outcome
of virtually all legislation is still held
in doubt owing to. the continued dis
pute between the Senate Democrats
and Republicans over an extra session,
hinging largely on the disposition of
the Victory Loan bill, opposition to
which among the republicans seems to
be stiffening. There is a sharp divi-
sion Of opinion, however, over a fill
buster.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
,RMER MADISON WOMAN
DIES IN VERSAILLES

Mrs. Jason Burgin died at her
home in Versailles Thursday evening
from the infrmities OF age. She is
survived by one daughter. Miss Emma
7urgin, and number of near rela-
ffes. Mrs. Perry Deatherage,of this
county was granddaughter, and
Messrs. Gordon and Frank Burgin,
We're nephews. Remains were inter
red in Versailles Saturday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
He's Made Enough History
To Write 1t Interestingly
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March Regarding
the published reports that President
Wilson told the democratic committee
men who lunched with him yesterday
that he would not accept renomina-
tion for third term, it was stated to-
day at the White House that the sub
ject was not even mentioned. 1t was
explained the President merely men
toned to his guests that he yearned
to get back to writing and that he
contemplated compiling a history.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
FIRE DESTROYS HUGH
COLYER'S COUNTY HOME
Blaze At Noon Saturday Wipes Out
Farm House on Speedwell Pike
Chrisman Loses Heavily.

News was phoned to town shortly
after noon today that the large resi-
dence on the farm of Col. Hugh H.
Colyer, on the Speedwell pike, had
burned to the ground few moments
before. Details were not given but
the fire was undoubtedly a disastrous
one. Mr.. Leslie Chrisman who has
the place rented, was notified by tele-
phone in town where he was making
some purchasers that everything he
had in the house was destroyed. 1t
is understood that the loss will fal
heavily on Mr.. Chrisman a he is s..
to have had no insurance on
household goods, clothes, etc. The
amount Of insurance that Mr.. Colyer
carried is not known, but local insur-
ance men are of the opinion that he
had his place well protected.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
INBRED EIGHTEEN TIMES

Stockmen who believe in intensive
inbreeding and those who do not, Will
be interested in some experiments
which Uncle Sam has been making
with guinea pigs. As far back as
1906 the government began mating
brothers and sisters and this close
inbreeding has been carried to the
18th generation. While there has
been some decline in vitality, size,
and fertility, still no great degener-
acy, was noticeable. The young pro-
duced by crossing different inbred
families show distinct improvement in
all respects.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
Deaths Exceed Births
In Richmond In 1918

Registrar of Vital Statistics Joe
Schafhausen, has compiled the total
OF deaths and births in the city of
Richmond for the year 1918, which
shows that there were Is more deaths
than births in the II months ended.
his report is Of much interest and is
as follows:
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

report have been started that we have sold
out We do not know who took it upon themselves TO
start such report Nevertheless, we wish TO advise that
it absolutely false We are still here and expect to stay.
long good friends and patrons want the best Coal
Der are still IN business and have no thoughts Of selling
and have you all the Red Comet Coal YOU want. #
there was Better Coal Mined we would have il for our
customers Yours very truly
WulOUGBY & SON
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
SHELBY JET, SR.,
DIES LATE FRIDAY
Esteemed and Substantial Farmer and
-s Citizen of Madison, Succumbs,
After Short Illness.

F Madison county lost one of her most
bsubstantial, progressive and esteemed
citizens when Shelby Jett, Sr., sank
unto sleep that knows no waking this
side of the Judgment Morn. at Berea
Friday night. Members of his devot-
ed family, around the bedside, were
expecting the end after the relapse
that he had taken Tuesday, but the
4earts of all who We're present as
well as a host Of warm friends and
loved ones here and elsewhere, are
wrung with anguish at the parting
from this splendid gentleman and in
dulgent husband and father.
Although a sufferer from kidney
trouble for some years, Mr.. Jett was
Aerwise of robust constitution, and
~ ID his age of only 81 years well.
& of his friends realized the SER
Y sness of his illness, when he was
Est stricken, while on a little visit
to Berea, really but a few days ago.
He became so Ill, however, that
could not be moved to his home and
although he showed much improve
ment early this week, a paralytic
stroke sapped his splendid vitality
and the end followed rapidly.
Shelby Jett, was sterling type of
rugged manhood, honest as the days
&nre long, sincere and open-hearted.
He was held in the highest esteem
by his fellowmen, and was adored by
his family and kinsmen. He was
born March 12, 1852, and had lived
practically all Of his life as farmer
of Madison county. His grandfather
Stephen Jett, moved TO farm on the
Four mile road from Culpepper coun-
ty, Va In 1879, Mr.. Jett was mar
ried to Miss Nancy Covington Ogg
and to them six stalwart sons were
born, all of whom, with their mother
survive. They are Covington Jett,
Jeptha Jett, and Raymond Jett of
Madison county, Richard Jett now at
Princeton at school, and Shelby Jett-
Jr.. of Akron, o. There are also six
little grandchildren, who were all OBJ
iects Of his deepest affection and care.
Two sisters, Mrs Raymond -Shearer,
anada, and Mrs. Mamie Crawford,
of Bonneville, and a brother, Samuel
Jet, Of Alabama, survive also.
For many years the deceased had
ben an elder IN the Christian church
at Kirksville, near which he lived on
his farm, and he was always promin-
ent In its every good work. he lived
h religion each day, and thus was
ready when the end came to go to the
reward that is promised those who
keep the faith. Mr.. Jet was a MEM
Der Of the Masonic order and MEM
Der of the Knights Templar, devoted
TO the splendid work Of this great or
Funeral services win be conducted
at his late home near Kirksville, Tues
day morning at II o'clock, by his pas
tor, Rev. d. Il. Starns, to be followed
by interment in the Richmond ceme-
terry. The pallbearers will be:
Active-Messrs. T. J. Curtis, M. C.
Covington, r. E. Turley, L. P. Evans,
Rufus Brakeman and j. s. Hamilton.
Honorary-M. F. Arbuckle, r. R.
Burnam, David G. Martin, J. C. Chen
ault, C. L. Searcy, and ]. r. McKin-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
House Stops Luxury Tax

Washington, March The House
today passed resolution repeating
the luxury clause of the war revenue
bill. It imposes 10 per cent tax af-
ter May LIST. on higher priced wearing
apparel
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
HOUSE WILL LET WIRES ALONE

Washington, March Chairman
Pou, Of the House Rules Committee,
announced today that no effort VIII
be made in the House this session to
pass the resolution ending govern
ment wire control December 31st. be-
cause Senate action is regarded as i'm
possible.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

TWO Residences for sale Privately
Il will sell privately my two-tsory
residence at the corner of Woodland
and Third streets; and my cottage on
North Third street. Both places have
modern improvements and conven-
fences, and are practically new houses
Mrs. ]. P. Rucker, Richmond, KY. 76tf
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

FRESH fish season is now here. We
nave a full line Of Fresh Fish Of all
nnds. Also Dressed Poultry. Try
3 paenge of Serv-Us Buckwheat
Flour and a can Of ServrUs Breakfast
syrup. They are delicious. Ne6'
FISH adm Oyster House, phone 4s1. t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

Miss Belle Sigmund, Miss Fannie
Johnson, Of Corbin, Miss Evelyn
Greeber, of Louisville, and Miss Mar
0aret Williams, of Lexington, were
&dests Of Miss Louise Terrill for ths
dance.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
MORE MONEY FOR RAILROADS

Washington, March I'm reporting
fayorably the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill passed yesterday by
the House, the Senate appropriations
committee today added a rider to the
House bill, authorizing s750,00o addi-
tional for the railroad administration.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
Food Riots In Spain
(By Associated Press)

Madrid, March Martial law was
declared here and troops are patrol
ling streets. Order was restored but
some theatres are closed. This action
was the result Of rioting against pro-
fiteers Of the provision and butcher
shops which are being attacked by
mohs.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

FOR RENT!Two or three nice
rooms on West Main street, opposite
Joe's; furnished or unfurinshed. Call
Miss Kate v. Schmidt. rs Up
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

NOTICE-Parties who picked up
kodak left in postoffice window Satur-
day, return to Daily Register office
and receive reward. 76 In
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

1t would have been a good idea for
Mr.. Chrisman to have seen L. P. Ev-
ans, the insurance man of Richmond.
before the fire broke out, and had one
OF his policies on his furniture etc.
Evans writes insurance to protect
anything you have. See him before it
is too late. IL
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

GRAIN EMBARGO ON NEW YORK
Chicago, March 1.-The railroad ad-
ministration today placed an embargo
on shipments Of bulk domestic grain
to New York harbor points.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

Mrs. Bette Duerson has returned
from a pleasant visit to relatives and
friends at Lakeland and Tampa, Fla.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

Cincinnati-Cattle quiet; steady;
packing hogs 10 cents higher; other
grades steady.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
TEN DOLLARS REWARD

For information concerning tan rair
coat; also brown hat lost or stolen
at the dance at Masonic Temple on
Friday evening. ]. w. Ives, Glyn-
don Hotel. n It
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
WEEKS WEATHER GUESS

Washington. March l-Ohio Valley
and Tennessee: Disturbances attended
by rain and snow Monday and again
Thursday or Friday. Temperatures
below normal much Of the week.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

HAVE your car worked on at the
CENTRAL Service Station rs 4w
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

HUNS HUNTING MORE TROUBLE
London, March 1-Bulletin-A fur
ther revolutionary movement in Ger
many is imminent according to a re-
port through Holland today. It said
Chancellor Scheidemann has resigned.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01
LIVE STOCK MARKETS

Louisville, March Cattle 600;
strong; hogs 1900; steady; sheep 60;
steady; all unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-03-01

May corn s1.25A.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
MOVE IN MEXICO AGAIN
TO RESTORE BULL RING

MEXICO CITY, October so (Corre-
spondence of the Associated Press).-
An energetic effort is being made to
restore bull lighting, which has been
in eclipse since President CarranZa in
1915 prohibited such spectacles in the
federal district and officials elsewhere
frowned upon the sport. A petition
asking that the presidential decree
be revoked, signed by more than 1000
citizens of the city of Orizaba- is now
in the hands of the chamber of depu-
ties and action upon it by the lower
house is expected shortly. A similar
petition last year failed in its pur-
pose by single vote. Many per-
sons believe that. with stronger pres
sure brought to bear this year, a ia
vorable decision will be reached.
Indicative of desire to see how
far they may go without official in
reference, is the staging of several
exhibitions in Mexico City and it's
suburbs within the past few weeks,
while President Carranka was away
on vacation. Advertised as mere eX-
hibitions in which well known mata-
doris would play with the bull" they
developed into the real thing and once
again the ''pelados'' had cheap meat
on Monday, the poor class of natives
always by custom being given the
carcass of the bull after he is slain.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
ARREST IS ORDERED
IN CORDOVA MURDER
Honduran Killed and Wife Shot in
Brain-Cash and Jew
alrv Taken
elry Taken.

NEW ORLEANS, November 13.-"An
order for the arrest of the murderer
of DR.. Leopoldo Cordova, jr., former
consul general of Honduras, has been
issued and officers expect to take him
into custody shortly at Alexandria,
announced early today. He stated
that the revolver which was used to
kill DR.. Cordova and dangerously
wounded Mrs. Cordova had been found
with the jewelry stolen, from the for
mer Honduran consul and his wife
in rooming house here.
There now is no doubt that rob-
berry was the motive for the crime"
the superintendent announced,
Although political entanglements
were limited at as the possible cause,
the policemen have narrowed their
clue to robbery.
The murder happened Tuesday night
according to Mrs. Cordova, VINO was
scheduled to sail for Central America
yesterday. The automobile in which
they had been riding stopped near the
Lake Shore tract. DR.. Cordova got
out and was looking at the hood when
struck on the head by a man and
shot down. She was then struck on
the head and remembered nothing
else until she regained consciousness.
During the night she and the body
of her husband remained in a ditch
where they had been thrown. Her
groaning attracted the attention of
man shortly after daybreak. Mrs.
Cordoya was splotched on the face
and arms from the bites Of swarms
of mosquitoes. bullet from a pis-
tol. said to be caliber Al. is imbedded
three inches in her. brain, the doc
tors announced early today.
DR.. Cordova, surgeons said. was
shot twice. one bullet striking his
head and the other penetrating his
left breast and striking his heart.
Cash to the amount of $140 and
jewelry valued at more than $3.50. it
is said. had been taken. The rings
were stripped from Mrs. Cordova's
fingers.
Dr. cordova, twenty-six years old,
was the son Of former minister
of finance of Honduras. who was re-
Gently mentioned for president. DR..
Cordova was appointed consul to Mo-
bile by Francisco Bertrand, former
president, who was overthrown re-
Gently by the Guittere revolution. He
was made consul general at New
Orleans, which place he held until
short time ago.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
MEXICO PUTS LIMIT
ON SILVER EXPECTATION
Directs That SO Per Cent of ALI
Bullion Be Sold to Gov
ernment.

MENICO CITY. Wednesday, Novem-
Der 12-Strict limitations upon sill
yer expectation from Mexico were
placed upon producing companies to-
day by an order from the treasury
department directing that so per cent
of all bullion be sold to the govern
ment. In no case will the companies
be allowed to export more than so
per cent of their production. The
order resulted from the shortage of
silver coins, which, because of their
high silver content, are being boarded
and sold for bullion.
The secretary of the treasury, Luis
Cabrera, has announced the govern
ment is prepared to make immediate
improvements in the mint here in
order to increase the output.
Mexico City has been experiencing
a change shortage for several weeks,
virtually all merchants refusing to
accept gold for small purchases.
Money changers demand from to Z
per cent for exchange.
The government several days ago
started coinage with less silver con-
ten, but the output is unable to meet
the demand.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
Washington Women Present.

Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe and Mrs.
Robert H. Dunlap Of Washington at
tended the convention in the interest
of the American Women's Legion and
are today highly elated over the ac-
ton of the convention which pracri-
caIly indorses this new organization,
which has been SO active in the Ma
tional Capital. E. Lester Jones of the
District of Columbia delegation was
one of those who drafted the new
constitution and to whom much
credit is due especially that part re-
lating to auxiliaries. The District
delegation left here last night and
passed through Chicago at noon to-
day.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE
is CHIEF AIM OF SYRIANS
Nothing Less Will Satisfy Aspira-
tions of the People, Says
Lotfallah Bey.

LONDON. October rs Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press).-Noth-
ing less than complete independence
will satisfy the aspirations of the
people of Syria, according to Habib
Lotfallah Bey. chief representative in
Europe of the Syrian union commit
tee. Lotfallah Bey has been confer
ring inrIondon with Prince Faisal,
son of the King of the Hedjaz, and
with British officials regarding the
political future Of his country.
He told the Associated Press he
was confident that the scheme his or
ganization has drawn up for the
union of Palestine, Syria and Mesopo-
tamia ultimately would be accepted
by the British and French govern
ments al the best solution Of the
tyexad Syrian question
Evening star., 1919-11-13
WANT HIGH SCHOOL
IN THEIR SECTION
Connecticut Avenue Citizens
Cite Need-Mr. Syme Urges
Car Lines Mercer.

Immediate steps to urge erection of
high school in the Connecticut ave-
nue. section were proposed in a resolu-
ton introduced at a meeting of the
Connecticut Avenue Citizens Associa-
tion last night at the Army and Navy
Preparatory School. Although the
resolution was not passed upon by the
association. it was referred to the ex-
ecutive committee with a recon-
mendation for action.
1T was proposed that the school be
erected on 4 tract of land now owned
by the District between Reno and
Fairfield. covering enough acreage to
build modern plant. Association
members said that by the time a high
school is finished there will be up
ward of 500 pupils ready for en-
trance. Higher pay for all school
teachers in the District of Columbia
was favored in discussion. The as
sociation has already gone on record
as favorinS this measure.
Favors Car Lines Merger.
Conrad Fl. syme, corporation coun-
sci for the District of Columbia
urged support of the bill introduced
in the House by Representative Rom
jue providing for a merger of the two
street car companies in the District
by purchase by the Capital TRACTION
Company of the securities or the
physical properties of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, in
cluding the Potomac Electric Power
Company, in an address on pubhc
utilities. Mr.. Syme said the RomJue
bill is not finished piece of legisla-
ton, but is step in the proper direc-
ton and probably will lead to some
measure providing for merger.
Mr. Syme told the association that
the actual capital put into the prop
critics of the traction companies
should be their proper valuation and
not their reproduction cost under
present conditions. This. he said, was
done by the Public Utilities Commls-
sion in it's valuation of the roads. He
reviewed the history of the two trac-
ton companies and pointed out in
equalitieS in the financial condition or
the roads which permits one to exist
on a five-cent fare and the other to
lag far behind in it's obligations, even
with fare increase.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
Constitution Adopted.

a feature of the convention was the
unanimous adoption of the revised
constitution as whole by the con-
vention. One of the articles in which
the District of Columbia had the
greatest interest was that pertaining
to auXiliaries.
1t provides that the American Le-
gion recognizes an auxiliary organi-
Zation to be known as the 'Women's
Auxiliary of the American Legion"
mem bership in which shall be limited
to the wives. mothers, daughters and
sisters of all men and women who
were in the military or naval service
of the United States between April 6.
1917, and November II. 1918. and dies
in line of duty or after honorable dis
charge and prior to November IL.
1920. The auxiliary is to be gov
erned in each department of the le-
gion by the rules and regulations to
be prescribed by the legion.
Evening star., 1919-11-13
PLEADS TREATMENT OF
CANCER WITHOUT KNIFE

LONDON, October 25 Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-"If the
present death rate from cancer is al
lowed to go unchecked no fewer than
25,ooo,ooo people out of the present
nopulation Of the world must die of
this scourage." says DR.. Robert Bell,
vice president of the International