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New-York tribune., 1919-04-23
Financiers Promise TO Pro-
vide Money for Buildings
To Be Ready for Occu.
pancy Early Next Fall
After Lessecs
Ordinance Would License
Them and Also Add IS
Tax for Each Flat Leased

The adoption of an immediate and
extensive building programme is to be
advocated by the advisory committee
Of the State Reconstruction Commits
sion's housing committee at meet
ing tomorrow in the Hall of Records
definite plan to carry out the com
mittee's suggestions has been prepared
and will result, it is believed, in allevi-
ating not only the unemployment stu
alton, but also the citya housing
problem
On Friday, it is understood, the
plan will be turned over to the cx-
ecutivc committee of the commission
and actual work viii begin at once.
The plan has been prepared after cx-
haustvc study of both foreign and
American housing schemes
1t is to be financed by private cap
ital, without any aid from Federal,
state or municipal funds, and will pro-
vide greater New York with con
siderable number of new apartment
dwellings, that viii be ready for occu-
pancy in the NAll. 1t is designed pri-
marly Ito ease the difficulties Of 'thc
family seeking four or five room fiat
at from $50 to $40 per month.
Financicrs Offer to Help
Heretofore, since the outbreak Of
tho war, the prime difficulty in the
housing situation has been the re-
luctancc of capital to enter this field.
Now, however, it is understood that
tlnancicrs have signiticd their willing
ness to get behind the Reconstruction
Commissions programme
simultaneously with this announce
ment that the studies of the Recon
struction Commission have come to
frultlon. two resolutions were intro
duccd before the Board Of Aldermen
Yesterday seeking to case the current
situation. The one presented by Al
derman Braunstein, Socialist, calls
upon the Mayor and Board of Estimate
to arrange for "immcdiato construc-
tlon Of model municipal dwellings to
be rented to the people at COST A
special revenue bond issue is called
for to meet construction expenses.
Would License All Lcssecs
The second resolution, presented by
Alderman Palitz, of The Bronx, would
require all lesseos of tenemcnts who
"sub-lease any portion or part of
tenement to acquire a license at an
annual cost of $25, plus a So fee for
leach tenement the lessee may lease. -
A bond to the amount Of 10 per cent of
the assessed value of the property in
volved also would be required Of the
lessee. Both resolutions were referred
to the Committee on General Welfare.
Meanwhile action on the plan to call
i'll Federal aid in the matter, announced
en- Monday by Nathan Hirsch, head
of the taxation and housing section
of the Mayors committee was held in
abeyance. State Commissioner Abram |.
Elkus expressed himself as opposed to
it.. The commissi ions housing experts,
he declared, after careful study Of all
the governments housing plans has
become convinced that none of these
offers the Immediate relief New York
City needs.
Mr. IIrsch on being shown Mr.. Ell
kus's statement declared that he would
go on with his plan az previously an
nounccd.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23
Lord Reading e Sees
Future FOR Jew in
Zion Movement
Lloyd George and Balfour
Eulogized for Defence Of
Religious Liberty Before
the Society of Judaeans

The Earl of Reading, British Ambas-
sador and High Commissioner. who is
soon to return TO his duties rs Lord
Chief Justice OF England, was guest
Of honor Of 500 members of the So
eiety of Judaeans at the Pennsylvania
Hotel last night He was introduced
rs the greatest jew in the world -
After explaining that it was difficult
lor nm 20 throw off the restraints Of
ms ambaSsadorial capacity, the Ear!
eulogized Arthur J. Balfour and David
Lloyd George for the part they have
taken IN the PRONUNCIATION Of the "nal-
iour Declaration" in behalf Of +ho
clVl and religious liberty Of the Jews
OF the world.
The ambassador referred to the
Zionist movement by saying he hoped
all OF the interpretations placed upon
Mr.. Balfour's words regarding il were
true. He declared whatever might be
sand OF It the restoration of Palestine
meant that the pcrsecQted Jews of anv
country could have place to 20 and
their more fortunate brethren os other
countries can help them to settle there
In closing the ambassador sand he
was sure the war had made permanent
the bonds that unite the great com
Of Britain and the United
States, and what rejoiced him more
than anything else was that his stay
in America had convinced him that the
people Of this country have genuine
love and affection for the people of
the mother country and all misunder-
standings have been cleared away.
Other speakers included julius J.
Frank, Jacob II. Schitf, Abram |. Elkus,
Ambassador to Turkey, and the Rev.
Dr.. Stephen S. Wise of the Free Syna-
gOguc.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23

10 ms daughter was regarded as strict
ly family matter, but it was denied
mat the house had been given her on
tins occasion or on any other. The re-
port that she had received it on her
eighteenth birthday was denied.
Ensign and Mrs. Miller have iakcn
a house at Princeton, n. j., where the
bridegroom will complete his studies,
at the university. which we're inter
rupted by the war
The guests at the wedding included
Miss Estelle Whitfield, sister of Mrs.
Carnegie, Mr.. and Mrs, Henry D. Whit
field, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Whitfield.
MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. Cd, MIR.
and Mrs. 7. Morris Carnegie, Miss
Anne and Miss Lucy Carnegie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver 7. Richetson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick c. Perkins. George Lauder,
who came on from Pittsburgh, Mrs.
George Lauder, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Morrison, Mrs. Roosevelt Mil
lcr, Mrs. William c. Roberts, the bride
groom's grandmothcr; Mr.. and Mrs. e.
NJ. Miller, W. II. Roberts, Miss Louise
Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Schwab,
Mrs. Henry Phipps, Elihu Root. Mrs.
Walter Damrosch, Professor and Mrs.
Henry Fairfield Osborn, Mrs. William
]. Schietfclin, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. Allen
Starr, Mr.. AND Mrs. Henry Hardness
tlager, Mrs. William II. Thompson,
Miss Jean r. Thompson, Mrs Frederick
A. Constable, Miss Marie Constable,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dennis ana Miss
Dorothy Donnis.
The engagement of Ensign and Mrs.
Miller was announced last November.
Mrs. Miller is a graduate of Miss
Spence's School, class of 1916, and was
formally presented to societv in
December of the same year Since then
she has given much of her time to
philanthropic work and is vice-presi-
dent OF the Armstrong League, which
aids dependent races. During the war
she was active in relief work in which
service she often was associated with
her husbands sister. Miss Dorothy Mil
Ter. 1t was through Miss NJ iier that
the couple first met, as she and the
then Miss Carnegie we're classmates at
the Snnnce School
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23
Ridgewood Is Conceded
Finest Baby in Queens

Geraldine Bonnabeau, seven months
old whose parents live at 1921 Gates
Avenue, Ridgcwood was awarded the
prize for being the finest baby in the
Borough of Queens, at the National
Milk and Dairy Farm Exposition yes
tcrday. Master Frederick Field two
years and ten months old, whose ad-
dress is 50S Sixth Street, College Point,
Long Island, was awarded second prize.
The baby contests are daily features
of the exposition. which is taxing the
capacity Of the list Regiment Armory,
where it is held. Babies from each
borough are Judged in turn.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23
YOUR TOWN

A MAN who lives at Ocean Avenue
and Nottingham Road, only twen-
ty-tive minutes from City Hall. claims
his section is unique In q cosmopoli-
tan city. He resides in modern
three story cottage, which enjoys steam
heating, electric lighting. telephone
and all the other up-to-date acces-
sories. Yet he is awakened regularly
in the morning by the growing OF
roostcrs ON the farm across Ocean
Avenue. He looks out of his bath
room window upon four cows grazing
in his back lot. Across the lea, borne
on the salt breczes from the sea Off
Sheepshcad Bay way, como the grunts
OF brood of swine on another truck
farm, the while an aoroplane from
some aviation camp nearby mannuvrcs
overhead, and echoes of big guns at
target practice at Far Rockawav rev
erherate on the morning air and start
the CHINA to rattling in the cupboard
Then, as he leaves his homo for "the
cityP he makes his way through
swarm Of kings and queens in full re
gaia, cowboys, red Indians, pirates and
troops of soldiers who arc getting on
the JOB for the Nitagraph movie plant,
a couple OF blocks away.
a this is within radius Of five citv
blocks.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23
j. s. Sends b. II. L. Envoy

WASHINGTON, April 22.-Commis-
;sloner b. NJ. Squires has been assigned
by the Department of Labor to attempt
adJustment of controversy between
the brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
and the brotherhood Of Railroad Sig
nalmen. which alleges the company IS
employing inefficient workers for sig
mailing duty.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23

kenault Is planning for the autumn
market, a four-cylinder car, 30 inches
pore by i. inches stroke. which will
nave three speed gearset, electric
s'arung and lighting, left hand steer
and detachable wood wheels. This IS
TO sell at $3.50 as a chassis. complete
except Tor lamps. lt can be seen that
TINS Is lower than usual Renault prices
incldentally, Renault is one of the few
SUCKING to the construction of radiator
back OF the engine. Schneider and
Charron have abandoned this position
for the radiator.
The New York State Motor Federa-
ton reports the New York State Auto.
mobile Association in what is claimed
to be most unpatriotic attitude. This
because the A. A. is reported as orpos-
ing the Roosevelt Memorial Highway
across Now York State. Naturally, the
Federation rushcs to the front and
announces itself sthJng ror the High
way.
The Highway is to rvn up the east
shore to Albany and then through
Schenectady. Amsterdam. Little Falls,
Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Batavia.
Buffalo and Dunkirk to Eric and the
West. It amounts 10 remaining an
existing road. as far as can be seen.
Nothing much to squabble over. These
two associations would have done more
good for the motorists if they had
succeeded in killing couple Of the
measures recently passed that imposed
added taxes on automobilists.
c. f. 7. s.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-23

OST THEATRES AND HITS UNDER THE DIRECVToN on
j. ). 20
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Goodbye, Bro. shelly!

For the last four years Rev. S. G..
Shelly has been the Presiding Elder of
the Columbia district, his home being
in this city. He is minister Of SUI
perior ability, and a most entertain
ing speaker, man who puts his whole
soul in his work, and during the four
years he was the Presiding Elder Of
this district, he acc mplished
a great work. He and his excellent
companion were very much liked here
and over his territory.
At the Conference, held at Elkton,
last week, Bro Shelly was assigned to
Campbellsville Station and he has
left for that place. The Methodist
people of that city are to be congrat-
ulaUed in securing such an able, godly
man. He succeeds Rev. J. S. Chand.
Ter, and Conference evidently knew
that it would require an able minis.
ter to follow him, as the latter is re.
garded one of the strongest preachers
in Conference. We take pleasure in
commencing Rev. Shelly and wife tc
the people of Campbellsville.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Fishermen Caught.
West Point, Miss.

Mr.. S. J. Embry, District Deputy
Game Warden, came upon a party of
men SEEMING in Green river, in Adair
county, three miles this side of Dunn
vile, last Thursday morning. He
made an effort to arrest the entire
party, but four men made their es-
cape. He caught one man, Jas. Pow
ell, and he was brought before Judge
Sinclair. The arresting officer also
got the seine and a lot of fine bass
which they had caught. The fish
were also brought to Columbia and
sold by the County Judge. The
charge against Mr.. Powell was CON-
promised, so we were informed by
the Deputy Warden, Mr.. Embry.
Friday. morning, by order of the
County Judge, the seine was destroyed.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Public Sale.

Saturday, Oct IS, 1919 will offer
for sale at public ouJcry on my farm
two miles vest of Knifiey on Casey
Creek the following property.
2 head of yearling cattle; 2 weaving
calves; year old work horse; l aged
brood mare; yearling colt; mare
mules; 2 hogs; 1 farm wagon; six
gang cultivator; disc harrow; now
ing machine; turning pillow; small
harrow; l double shovel; 100 bbls corn;
3 tons hay; some tops and blade fod.
der; on the same day and at the same
place, 1 will offer my entire farm for
sale, terms will be on twelve months
time with approved security.
Sale begins at o'clock
]. R Beard. Knifey, KY,
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Hall Of Tampico Lodge No. 4I0
F.&A. N. Cane Valley, Ky.

Whereas, having completed the de-
signs written for him on life's trestle
board, the Supreme Architect of the
Universe having appointed unto every
man to die, He called from labor to
refreshments in the Grand Lodoe
above our beloved Brother John A.
Johnston, who departed this life July
the 25th, 1919. Brother Johnston
was 80 years of age and he was the
Oldest member of the above lodge both
in age and years in masonry.
Resolved, That in the death of
Brother Johnston Tampice Lodge No.
419 T. & A. NJ. has lost a very faith
ful member, his children an affection
ate father and the community wor-
thy citizen.
Resolved, That as mark of our es-
TEEN and in fraternal remembrance,
this resolution be spread upon the
minutes Of our lodge, copy sent to
each member of the bereaved family,
that copy be sent to the Masonic
Home Journal and the Adair County
News for publication.
E W. Rice,
d. o Eubank,
]. M. Hancock,
Committee.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
WeIl.Kpown Farm Changes Hands.

About six months ago Mr.. G. S.
Harris transferred his farm, of nearly
three hundred acres, to Mr.. John B.
Turner, of Harlan county, for $685.
600, and a few weeks thereafter Mr..
Turner took possession. 1t is a very
valuable piece of property, andlbeing
only one mile from the courthouse,
makes it very desirable.
For the last week or ten days Mr.. p.
V. Cundiff and his sons have been
looking over the farm, and so well
pleased were they. a proposition was
made Mr.. Turner and the offer lead
the owner to fix a price which was
s2S,5OO. 1t ~as acceptediby Mr.. Gun.
diff and soDs and papers signed. The
latter will be given possession in q
short time.
Mr.. Cundiff is a first-class gentle
man and he has aniinteresting family
valuable acquisitions to the commEni
ty. We are glad that they are to 10
cate within astone's throw of Colum
bia.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
B. T. Watson, Pastor.

Why any man should cultivate
steep, rough land or why he should
continue to farm where he is COM
PEELED to use commercial fertilizers to
get moderate production when thou
sands of acres Of fine, level, rich lands
are idle can only be explained as fol-
lows: He does not know of the rich
level land or he is afraid to leave his
old home surroundings. Life is too
short to stick to an old poor farm if
you can get a rich one. Your chill
dren deserve the best opportunity you
can give them. We can tell you
about this country, but the only way
to determine is to come and see it,
Write us for Booklet or come and we
will show you the good and the bad.
Strong g. Harris,
SOFT West Point, Miss.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Married at Denmark.
Committee

On the 18th of September Miss Eliz-
abeth Garner, who for some years
made her home at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. S. E Allen, four miles
South of Columbia, and Mr.. Milton
Hughes, of Russell county, were mar
ried at Denmark. The bride is very
deserving young woman, and we'll
known to great many people in Co.
lumbia. The groom is just in from
the army. He is industrious AMI will
follow farming.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Red Letter Day or Rally Day.

At Presbyterian Church next Sun.
day. All one-time members of Sab.
bath School, new corners and friends
generally Of the school are expected
and cordially solicited to be present.
Some special music and progsam
morning and evening will be rendered.
Returned soldiers, especially those
whose names are on our "Honor Roll
will please sit together at the ser.
vices.
1t is the Harvest Home" time for
all departments of the church-"Loy'
atty" is the watchword.
Every body welcome.
B. T. Watson, Pastor.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08

The big lot sale, at Russell Springs,
last Tuesday, was success. More than
100 lots were sold and they ranged
in prices from s25 to $3.50 per lot.
The farm residence and about seven.
ty-6ve acres of land was purchased by
Charley Hammonds for something
over $4,000. He sold this property to
the Henry Realty Company, who put
on the sale. The Cane Valley Brass
Band made the music during he day.
1t is likely that a great many dwell
ings will be erected at the Springs
soon.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Bohemian Leader.
Columbia, KY,

This beautiful and stylish horse,
own by W. L. Grady, was very much
admired here last Monday. He had
with him family Of ten colts, as fine
as ever shown in Columbia.
Mr.. j. NJ. Howell, of Greensburgs
was here and was the Judge Of the
colts, Mr.. Grady having offered
premiums
Curt Yarberry was awarded the
premium on the mare colt, and Robt,
Elmo on the horse colt, Jas. Roy won
second on horse colt, and r. W.
Shirley second on mare colt.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
New Era Bible Class For Men.

Judge Il. G. Baker has consented to
enlarge his Sunday.school lecture
course to embrace a popular outline
for class of men to be assembled
from the men of the town both in
and out of the Church. We need
you and you need the school of Bible
thought. You will not be questioned
or catechised.
The moral force of numbers and
your presence is very much needed.
The appeal is for your hearty coop.
Grafton Come and welcome. Such q
class of men is needed now in every
church.
B. T. Watson, Pastor.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
NUMBER so
Death Of a Child.

Eunice, the eleven year old daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Mclean.
after long illness, died Monday night
at IL O'Clock.
She was her parents only child and
they loved her dearly, watching and
praying daily and nightly for her re-
covery. Her affilction could not be re-
lieved by the skill of physician, and
after many weeks she peacefully fell
into the arms of her Savior. May God
comfort the heartbroken parents Is
the wish Of this publication.
The funeral services will be attend
ed by many friends.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
SAYS EFFORTS
LIKE THOSE OF
DROWNING MAN.
Took Medicines as Victims Grabs
At Straw, Cromwell Says
.-Trutona Brings Need.
ed Aid.

Paducah, KY, Oct. 7th. "Just as -
drowning man grabs .at a straw, 50
have been trying every new medi-
cine heard of in an effort to get to
lief from long standing troubles; and
the search has not been in vain, for I
have found simply marvellous relief IN
Trutona, ]. S. Cromwell, promi-
nent Paducah business man Of 81
Jackson street, said recently,
"I've had liver trouble for long
time" he continued, land last March
I had an infection which left me in .
terrible condition. had bad cough
Constipation bothered me almost con-
tinually and 1 usually felt tired and
worn out. If 1 leaned over for any
length of time would become dizzy
when I'd raise up.
ST simply feel like a man made over
again, since taking Trutona. My bow
els act with clock-like regularity nows
the dizzy spells have ceased to occur
and the former terrible cough is 100
per cent. improved. And Trutona
has restored my old time pep too.
7 can't say too much in favor Of Tru-
tona and feel it my duty to tell the
public as it may be the means Of some
other sufferer gaining relief Thu
tona has helped me where other med
icines failed and I'm glad to recom-'
mend it.
.Trutona Is now being explained and
introduced In Columbia At PAUL Drsx
tco.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Rev. Bennett TO Remain as Pastor.

Not only the Methodist, but the
people of Columbia generally, were
glad when the word came that Rev.
R. V. Bennett had been continued as
pastor of the Methodist Church, this
place. He is wonderfully entertain
ing minister, and is very much liked
by all denominations, and had he been
removed it would have brought regret
to many homes He is not only a
preacher Of ability, but a teacher, all
his dlscourSes Astounding in informa.
ton worth imparting. We trust that
he will gain many souls for his hirer
this year.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Big Lot Sale.

The Henry Reality Company have
purchased of Mr.. n. M. Tut eleven
acres of land, in the Tut addition,
which they will lay off into building
lots and put them on sale at an early
day. 1t is believed at this time that
the date of sale will be from the Goth
to the 30th of this month. Watch
the News for an lad" of this big sale
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Democratic Speaking.

Hon. Mat S. Cohen, Democratic can
didate for Secretary of State, will
speak as the following places in Adair
county at time and dates given. Mr..
Cohen is an able speaker and large
audiences should greet him at each
appointment.
Thursday night, Oct. 16, Cane VAL
ley.
Faiday afternoon, Oct. 18th, Grady
vile.
Friday night, Oct. 18th, Breeding
Saturday afternoon, 18th, Amos
Logs Store, Fairplay.
Saturday night, Oct. 18th. Clear
Spring school house, Ozark.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Public Sale.

On Thursday, the 10th Of October,
1 will sell to the highest bidder, at
my residence, one mile South of Cane
Valley, the following: One team Per-
cheon mares, a wagon, one mich COW
and general line of farming tools,
sixty bushels of oats, Household and
kitchen furniture. Everything in
the way of household goods and farm
ing tools, practically new. Terms
made known on day of sale which will
start at a. NJ.
so ct E P. Viers.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08

While others are buying our rich
prairie alfalfa land and selling it at
splendid profits how can the man of
nerve and enterprise be content when
he has the same opportunity. Use
your opportunity on your judgment
and the sooner the better. Write Us
for booklet giving information of this
part of the country.
Strong s. Harris,
SOFT West Point, Miss.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
$4,000 Annually.

1t was made known in the report
made by DR.. Frank M. Thomas before
the Louisville Conference, which clos
ed at Elkton last week, that the
Lindsey Wilson School, of this place,
will receive from the Centenary fund,
SIC, 900 annually, for five consecutive
years.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08

Remember thelBig Lot and Farm
Sale of the Kendrick Farm, at Month
cello, Wayne county, KY, on Oct,
18th. This will be big day in Month
cello. Some fine building lots and
splendid farming land to be sold. Re-
member the terms will be very easy,
only a small cash payment on the day
of sale, and one-half cash on the lots
and one-third cash on the farms when
possession is given and deed deliver
ed. The remaining one-half on the
lots and the remaining two-thirds on
the farms will be divided up into long
time payments. Remember easy terms
to the purchasers. Don't fail to at
tend this sale.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Went Over the Cliff.
E P. Viers.

Last Thursday while Sam Bunch
was en- route to CampbellSville with a
bunch of cattle owned by Mr.. D. E..
Phelps, two cows, valued at about
forty dollars, broke ranks at the Green
river hill and jumped over and rolled
to the bottom. One was dead when
it reached its destination.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
Great Bargain.

One Ford touring Car for salen
good as new. Six tires, four of
them new. Fine Mohair top
speedometer, tire rack, shock ab-
sorbers, tool chest, etc. For
further Information see
Count Stults
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08

Remembe- that President z. l..
Harrison, OF me Farmers Union, and
Ex.Gov. G. W. Lansdon, OF Kansas,
and other noted speakers will address
the picnic crowd at Zion next Satur-
day. The Cane Valley Brass Band
will make the music.
The Adair County news., 1919-10-08
West Point, Miss.

The farm one hundred acres, known
as the Jennie Smith farm, in to the
left of Cane Valley, sold last Tuesday.
There were several bidders, but final
ly knocked off to B. G. Hancock for
s7,lOO. There seems to be no let up
in buying and selling farms in Adair
county, three or four changing hands
weekly.