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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-06-20
Want Railway Concessions.

Mexico City, June 20.-Requests
have been received from three for
eign companies for concessions to
build railways in the territory of
Quintana Roo, the richest undevel-
oped state of the republic. Among
the points the petitioners hope to
connect are Payo Obispo, Bacalar
and Vigia Chico.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-06-20

cision, unless reversed by higher
courts, will permit a referendum to
be held on both the federal prohibi-
tion and woman suffrage amend
fed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-06-20
OHIO JUDGE SAYS VOTERS
CAN PASS ON AMENDMENTS

Columbus, Ohio, June 19.-Right
OF Ohio voters to approve or disap-
prove the action of the state legis-
lature in ratifyng federal constitu-
tional amendments was upheld by
Judge r. b. Dillon. or the Franklin
county common pleas court The de-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-06-20
PEACE CONFERENCE
IS MARKING TIME
Continued From Page One)

the opinion that tho Germans would
accept the revised treaty. This mem
bcr, however, is one whose opinion,
the writer says. he holds in the
greatest esteem.
The delegate in question, VI.
Hutin explains, based his opinion
that the Germans will sign the treaty
on the fact that they have knowl-
edge that at meeting of the council
OF four a complete agreement was
reached on the consequences which
would follow Germany's refusal.
They were aware, the delegate point
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04
~ H. PE AZ EMAKE.N A. M. Cdshol

Also il was not improbable that the possession
OF gold might influence the uncertain ailecuohs
of the lady In the case I'm fact though neither
wished to so with the other, neither wished
10 80 himself and leave the other behind nor
90 remain himself and allow the other To go
There could be- no satisfactory solution.
Meanwhile time went on. and ut last lish'
who as the more impulsive of the two sald TO
Dow:
you thinkin' of takn a look at that placer
ground we found last fall ?"
"You thinkin' of it2' Dow counter-ques-
toned for he was a firm believer in the policy
of allowing the other fellow to show his hand
first
But Iish avoided direct reply
We'll the waters goin' TO rise right soon ne
said And he added mpersonally: ANY one
that wants to go better get move on
That's So Dow agreed. IF you're thlnkln
of goin''
I'VE mays well both 60" said Lsh, taking
the bull by the horns. If we don't somebody
else may find it, and if it's any good Wen KICK
ourselves"
Thus it was settled and they set out together
precisely as they had been accustomed TO do IN
the other years, but with an utter disgust at
the enforced companionshp Which, as has been
pointed out. was most inadvisable, all things
considered.
They reached their objective point, high
among the hills where a glacier-fed creek
rushed through miniature canyons and braWled
turbulently over sand and gravel bars. II was
among these bars that they had found the coors
and occasional grains Of gold in the preceding
fall
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04

gether In the spring For this there were sew
cnl reasons, but the chicicst of them was a
woman
She was rather good looking I'm a large bu-
ncttc way. And she was the wife of a man who
was neither Dow nor Lish to-wit one Gabriel
Laiorde, gentleman Of mixed blood who, by
reason of his occupation which was THAT oil
mail carrier 20 outlying places by means OF
dogs and sled was greatly absent from hls
hearth and home.
Dow and Lish, being average men, hard ana
healthy with q winter hanging heavily on then
hands, were attracted by the Laiorde woman,
which was as indetensbe as IT was natural.
The woman was not especially bad, but she was
n thorough coquette, and they took her at the
value which she seemed to set on herself. II
was painful, but true TO state that they m
dulged in no soulsearchngs. nor did they strug-
gle TO resist temptation. The moral side OF the
question did not enter into then considerations
at all. What did, however, was the reputation
of Lajorde, the husband, as a rather hard cltl-
zen of a reyengeful disposition. But Dow and
Lish themselves were somewhat indurated
propositions. And so each came TO the indi-
vidual conclusion without consultation with the
other, that the ante was not too high for him;
and each sat into the game with his eyes WIDE
open, quite prepared for any consequences
which might ensue.
Now in this doubtful game, each was play
ing for his own hand exclusively. They had
prospected together for some years and then
friendship, up TO the discovery of the frail Susie
Laiorde approached the standard set aforetme
by David and Jonathan. They were partners.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04

But this was not a matter Of partnership 1t
was rivalry
II is said that when Want comes in at the
door Love flies out at the window. And 1t
might be said with more truth that when Love
or Desire. which is sometimes indlstngush-
able therefrom- the door, Friendship IS
promptly kicked into the cellar. Dow ana Lish
began by Joking each other somewhat brutally,
about Susie Laiorde. But as time went ON and
her attraction and the uncertainty of her I'M
creased. they ioked no more and finally her
name was not mentioned between them at all.
For the rivalry of the male tor the favor OF
one of the opposite sex, worthy on unworthy, ls
an elemental thing, common 90 man and beast,
a serious matter beyond leyity as 1t Is beyond
reason.
Late i'm the preceding autumn they had found,
prospecting together, what promised to be
paying placer ground high UP IN a creek tribu-
tary to the klmminchuck. Winter and lack
of supplies had driven them out before they
had tested it thoroughly but they had beaten
a forced retreat in the firm determination TO
return early i'm the spring before the water rose
with the melting SHOWS of the upper range.
Now neither desired the cOmpanl0nship of
the other; but neither saw how u could be
avoided If one did not go, the other might.
And the one who remained behind, though he
would have a clear field for his loye-making,
would miss the chance of stalking the pick OF
what might .prove to be rich placer ground.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04
SEPTEMBER

September, singing there in the land YOU
know,
Sing US back the simple things fresh with
autumn glow.
Sing US out of toll and tears, trial and bit
teness,
Sing US into all the sweet OF thy love
illness.
September, Of the fairy wings,
Bubbling and bright.
Drifting from the morning deus
To the dusks of night,
What Is September singing Ot-l0ve, that
in her lay
Brings the golden harp of life swinging
into play;
Love. that music of the world heard, but
never stale
The magic of morning CLEAN above a
summer vale
September, of the old delight
And autumn ever new
With dreams upon their starry hieht
10 the heart Of YOU
What's September telling Of where 10 sings
away
Love amid the golden dream oi the heart
0l MAY
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04

One morning, after breakfast, Archie Lash
pulled forth pipe and tobacco and with them
a small nugget which, falling, changed against
a tin plate and lay on the ground. Joe Dow S
eyes were upon il in an instant and afterWard
sought the face OF his partner in cold stare
"Well?" he queried simply, but his tone SAID
much more.
Il find that yesterday Lish said.
'Why didn't you say so last night
Because you didn't ask me- Lish replied,
with truth. you didn't say two words al
night
mo more did you" Dow retorted with equal
truth. And ] guess if hadn't seen u you
wouldn't be saying anything now.
You don't hear me saying much now do
you?' said Lish.
NO, ! don't" Dow replied. And III tell
you straight what ! think; It's a durn poor
way to use partner
"That nugget" he said. was all alone.
couldn't get even colors whore ] find her |
was gon back today to try again. and If found
anything ] was goin' 10 tell you. You can come
along with me If you want TO, but don't you
call me no hold-out ] won't take II from you
twice
You'll take what fits you Dow stated
coldly. you OUTSIDE me, but don't lei that worry
YOU. It's up to you, Archie Lish amt crowdin'
you to show me nothIn'.'
Now" he shouted. Now what are you
gon to do about IT, you liar you hold-out, you
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-04

September of the singing lips,
over vale and hill,
Singing of the love that lives
And the heart that viii.
What September dreaming of-you, dear
est YOU
Fragrance of the clover buds dripping
with dew!
What's the autumn thinking of-thee,
dearest theel
The lady of the golden heart, the lilies Of
the lea.
Autumn. of the peaceful mons.
Nights of bloom and rest
Singing of the rosy dreams,
OF a velvet breast
What's September thinking of-life, throb-
hing lifel
Fresh with all the youth OF dreams. face
toward the strife
What's the autumn smiling for-one IL
knows Is sweet
That love shall 10 across the land IN lanes
Of love 10 meet,
Autumn, Of The sapphire sea,
Rolling 40 le's shore
The music of an age to be-
When s0rluNs are no moral
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Milk Stations Increase

Three hundred and sixty men
are testing cream and milk in all
portions of Kentucky under IL.
censes from the Experiment Sta
tion at Lexington. These test.
ers at sklmming and receiving
stations allow the small farmer
who keeps a few cows an oppor-
tunity to market the surplus
butter fat in his cream on a cash
basis. This enormous number of
testers shows that Kentucky is
rapidly increasing her output of
dairy products.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Republican Nominee Here

The Rev. Sherman Robbins, Re-
publican nominee for Representa- :
tive from the oath district, was
here Tuesday from Torrent. The
Rev. Mr.. Robbins has placed his
card in The Times and proposes to
make an aggressive campaign 9TH
erwise. While the district is large
ly Democratic, Mr.. Robbins be-
lieves he can win, Notwithstanding
the strong hold A. Howard Stamp
er, his Democratic opponent, now
has on his party. We may there
fore expect this race to grow warm
er as the days grow cooler.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Tax Commissioner to be Here

John F. Woodard, County Tax
Commissioner, will be in Clay
City Monday, Aug. 2S, to get
property lists from those who
have not given them. Mr.. Jack
son, Deputy Tax Commissioner,
was here one day last week for
that purpose, but his blanks gave
out long before he could accom-
modate all those wanting to give
in their lists.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21

The United States officers have
announced that they will arrest
any liquor dealers who sell bev-
ersge containing more than 2.75
per cent. alcohol. 1t has been
suggested that il will be abso.
lutely necessary to have official
tasters to determine just when
the stuff has little enough kick
III it. If the authorities are go.
ing TO have Official casters" to
decide we can see right now that
there are going te be lots of ap.
plicatIons for the job. We know
several chaps who would be will.
ing to work for nothing.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
A Social Affair

Harry O'Rear and Miss Ethel
Duncan entertained their many
friends Friday evening in honor
Of their guests, Miss r. b. Quis-
enberry, of Winchester, and Miss
Gladys and Robert Rayborn, of
l.. q +. Junction. The evening
was deeply enjoyed by all the
young folks " no engaged in many
forms of merry.making, and in
sisted that the ice cream and
cake was the best ever.
Guests from out. of. town who
attended were Miss Graham, of
Chattanooga, Tenn, Miss Mas.
tin, of Lexington, and Miss Edg.
ington, of Winchester.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
County Road Work Progressing

Division Engineer John l..
Dawson was here Monday and
was well pleased with the prog.
ress of the road work under State
supervision. Ground has been
broken on the 7. B. Ware farm.
The Brush creek bridge will be
open for travel in a few days.
Many valuable changes have been
made in the location of the road
since Mr.. Dawson came at the
head of the work in this county.
These changes have caused delay
IN readjusting the right of way,
but are well worth the delay
and any nc ca e1 cost for
right of way.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Looking Forward to Airplanes

Millard Carr has bought some
land from r. w. Garrett adjoin.
ing that which Mr.. Garrett gave
Mrs. Carr, his daughter, and says
he will raise some buildings on
it by spring, and expects to make
his future home in Powel !
whether there are good roads built
or not. He expects flying ma.
chimes to soon be as cheap as au-
tomobiles are now. He can then
fly through the air.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Gets Two New Fords

A. T. Whit, the Powell coun-
ty Ford agent, received two new
machines THssday. They. were
brought overland from Cincin-
natl and were driven through by
John @. Eaton and T. q. White,
Jr. Buyers looking for service
and durability in an automobile,
never pass the Ford by, for it
truly is the machine that will
"take you there, and bring you
back too.n
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
A Road Problem

Whenever plans for a new
road are announced it is human
nature for those who live along
the way, either to bring pressure
to bear to have the thoroughfare
constructed in front of their
door, or else to force the High.
way Department to make detours
to save cutting through piece
of property.
Perhaps no single feature of
road work has caused the State
Highway Department as much
trouble as these two problems
that of wanting the highway to
"pass along my door" and that
of securing adequate rights of
way properly located.
Such a policy always reacts
against the owner In the long
run, since the more direct the
road and the better located, the
greater the travel will be and
less the cost of maintenance. 1t
follows, that increased property
values will more than offset con.
cessions made to the state.
Unfortunately, we are not all
fully educated to proper under
standing of this phase of road
work yet, and, as many of our
State Laws do not give the high
way commissioner full authority,
our main roads are usually as
full of kinks as a pickaninny's
hair.
Not only does it impair the
usefulness of the road, but it
adds considerable to the factor
of danger, for frequent abrupt
curves are made necessary by
these detours.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21

Williams & Pitzer, of Lexing-
ton. the firm who has the con-
tract for building 2.S5 miles of
road in the western portion of
the county began work on the
Job Wednesday morning. Their
scrapers, drills and etc. have not
yet arrived but they are getting
whatever implements they can
and going forward with a vim
that will count. They want to
finish the job at the earliest pos
sible date so as to be ready to
take another from the coun-
ty. These men are practical in
their line, having been in the
construction business along the
@. & c. Railroad for some time.
We hope to see the people of the
county extend welcome hand
to these gentlemen and encour-
age and help them in every way
possible. We feel that while
they have a good contract, they
will do us a good job which is
unite a RESPONSIBLE one.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Oil Man Buys Property

q. G. Bassett, an oil man from
Floyd county, has purchased of
+. r. Reynolds house and five
lots in this city for 800. Mr..
Bassett's family is here now, and
they will take immediate posses.
sion of the property and become
citizens of Clay City. We well
come them here.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Cow Killed by Train

A train ran over and killed a COW
Tuesday belonging to Allen White
at the Powell's Valley crossing.
The COW was buried on the rail-
road right of way by the section
men. When asked why the COW
was not skinned, the men said the
railroad authorities did not allow
cattle killed by trains to be skinned.
The hide must go with the brute.
This too in the face of such high
prices for leather goods.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Millions for Road Building

The Department of Agricul-
ture is planning the expenditure
of the $275,OOO, 900 granted it by
Congress to improve and con-
struct rural post roads through
out the country. This will be
apportioned among States on
the basis of area, population,
and mileage of rural delivery
and star mail routes. Powell
county is ready to- receive its
share.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
To Visit Mammoth Cave

Miss Reese Shimfessel, and cou.
sin, Miss Augusta Shlmfessel, left
Saturday morning for a trip to
Kentucky's wonder, Mammoth
Cave. They went to Louisville
to go with an excursion party
from that place. While enroute
they will be guests of their cou.
sin, Doris T. Mize, of Louis
vile.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Government Food

Postmaster Mrs. Carrie Groves
will take your order for Govern.
ment food to be sent to your ad-
dress by parcels post. Consider.
able saving can be made by buy.
ing this surplus provisions from
Uncle Sam. Mrs. Groves can
furnish prices on all articles Of
fered for sale.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
c.. c. Hanks Takes to the Road

G.. &. Hanks, the lately EN-.
ployed salesman of Hurst & Fitch,
at Winchester, was here Friday,
Intervening our merc ants.
Grant being an old Powell coun.
ty boy, we hope our merchants
can see their way clear to give
as much of their trade as posi-.
BILE to him.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Mr.. Crabhee Taken to Hospital

Mr.. II. G.. Crabtree, suffering
from an attack of typhoid fever,
was taken Tuesday to the hospital
at Lexington. DR.. Irwin accom-
panied Mr.. Crabtree there. His
condition is not alarming though he
is very sick man and will of ne
cessity be down for several days.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Drouth Broken

Good rains have fallen in the
vicinity of Clay City and the
drouth is thoroughly broken.
Most corn crops are too far along
to be benefited, but the rains
will do fall grass much good.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Meeting Closes

The protracted meeting closed
Sunday at Powell's Valley. Bap-
tising was Sunday afternoon. Bro.
Turpin has moved his tent to Spout
Spring where he will conduct re-
yival services.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Sheriff After Taxes

VIM. Garrett, Sheriff, has his
1919 tax books and is ready to
collect your tax. He will be IN
Clay City, Saturday, the 23rd, to
accommodate the taxpayers in
this end of the county who de-
sire to pay early and avoid the
rush.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Arizona Visitor

Albert Bolin, of Ray, Arizona,
is here on a visit TO old friends.
Mr.. Bolin left Powell county
thirty.six years ago, going first
to Butler, Mo. Mr.. Bolin for the
past fourteen years has been en-.
gagged in copper mining in Ari.
Zona.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Barber Shop Moved

A. p. Johnson has moved his
barber shop from the Kennon
building, which has recently been
sold to Mrs. Carrie Groves, to the
old stand in the Cassidy building
adjoining the Red River Hotel.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Buys Town Property

j. X. Stone has purchased the
Dehart property on main street
for 1925. The Times office is To-
Gated in this building, and will
remain there, as Mr.. Stone has
no use for any part of the build
ing except the second floor.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21

Prof. +. p. Tracy, who is teach.
ing the school at Bowen, will fur
nish us report of his school for
publication next week. Other
teachers are invited to DO like.
wise.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Ships Car of Cattle

Judge ID. r. Daniel shipped yes
terday to Green, Embry & Co., of
Cincinnati, one car load of cattle.
Judge Daniel is in the city with
these cattle.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Moves Saw Mill

June Walters and Wash Powell
have moved their saw mill to Clark
county near Winchester on the
Boonesboro pike where they have
a job of saving about $4,000 feet
of lumber at $1,000 per thousand
feet.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Moves Back to Powell

John Hlley moved this week
from Winchester to his Hard.
wick's Greek farm.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
The Farmers Pleasure

The House of Representatives
seems determined to do away
with the daylight saving law and
has passed the repeal of this law
over the Presidents veto.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21
Local Brevities.

Mr. and Mrs. T. G. White and
son, Bev, were visitors to Lex
ington Tuesday.
Mrs. Robert Henry and son,
Fred, of Winchester, came up
Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs.
s. g. Baker.
Miss Helen Gay Graham, OF
Chattanooga, Tenn, spent the
last of the week with her cousin,
Miss Ruth Eaton.
Mr.. Joe Quisenberry, of Win
chester, visited Harry O'Rear
and other friends in the city Tues
day and Wednesday.
Miss Golden Mastin, of Lex.
ington, was the guest of her
friend, Miss Mary B. Dunning.
ton Friday till Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Woodard
have returned home to the oil
fields after two weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. rhos. Edge.
Edward Rose was in Clark
county this week, going to look
at some small farms for sale, but
failed to find anything to suit
him.
Miss Eta Bowman returned
home Thursday to spend her
months vacation from Berea
College. She will return to Col
lege in September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Barnett and
Mr.. and Mrs. K. M. Gravett, of
CLARK county, came up Tuesday
TO see Ernest Gravett, who was
suffering with an inflamed and
liberated leg.
Mrs. Jas. @. Easter, of Neon,
is spending two weeks with rela-
tives in the city. Mr.. Easter in
tended coming also, but for the
impending strike he remained st
his post of duty.
George Conlee has bought the
Hammons farm from X. W.
Garrett. He says he will make
his future home in Powell if
there are some good roads built
through the county.
Joe Mountz, Sr., of Vaughn's
Mill, was in town Monday for the
first time in two years. Miss Re-
becca Mountz, sister, is in very
poor health. This keeps Mr..
MountZ close to home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Eubapk
and Misses Vera Eubank and
Irma Russell, of Winchester.
spent Sunday with Mrs. Eubank's
parents, Judge and Mrs. w. 7.
Adams, at the Red River Hotel
Ii. Clay Skinner, Clark Coun-
ty Court Clerk, and Alfred
Crews, of Madison county, were
here Monday night and Tuesday
visitors of their uncle, Judge W.
+ Adams, at the Red River Ho-
tel.
Clint and Joe Creech, of Rog-
ers, Wolfe county, were here
Tuesday to adjust a fire damage
to lands of theirs, caused by
sparks from railway locomotive.
They met the railroads claim
agent here.
j. i. Wright, Mr.. Plummer
and Mr.. Mann. all of Winches-
ter, came mp Tuesday and went
from here to Hardwick's Creek
TO look at some timber on Mr.. X.
i. Kennon's place, in view OF
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1919-08-21

The old reliable John Robin
son show will exhibit at Mt. Ster.
ling July 2S.