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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Two More Boys Back

Two more sons of Madison who
went over seas to fight for their
country have safely landed at a home
port and will soon be back again.
Mrs. Bonny has received wire that
her son Corporal w. c. Bonny has
arrived safely in New York. He
reached there the 18th, and will come
on home as soon as he is mustered
out. Mrs. j. M. Walker received a
telegram that her brother, Corporal
C. HI. Waller has arrived at New
York.
He will also return home as soon
as he is able to get out of the SER
vice.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Mexico Resents Presence
Of Yanks Across Border
lBy AssOciated Press

Washington, Aug Fl = The
Mexican ambassador here has
been instructed by his govern
ment to protest to the State De-
partment against the dispatch of
American troops across the bor-
der and to request their with
drawal, according to statement
issued yesterday at Mexico City.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
BRIBERY CHARGE
Against Head Of Cumberland
Draft Board Causes Sensation

A sensation has been caused
in Southern Kentucky by the
arrest at Burksville, Cumber-
land county, of DR.. William
Fayette Owsley, president of the
Cumberland county draft board,
highly connected and prominent
in that section, who is charged
with unlawful practices in opera
tion of the selective draft laws.
Owsley is a relative of United
States Senator A. O. Stanley
and nephew of c. w. Alexander
president of the Bank of Gun
berland, and nephew of the IA
DR.. w. G. Hunter, former Coz
gresham 2t the 18th district.
.Dr. Owsley was arrested at his
home by Deputy United States
Marshal Turner, of Bowling
Green. The warrant charges
Owsley with violation OF Section
SIX of the United States Ira.
Act and also Sections III and 11o
of the penal code, which covers
bribery of a Federal officer. 1t
is charged that bribes ranged
from $50 to $3.50, and it is said
that number of violations will
be alleged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
MADISON POST or
LEGION ORGANIZES
Full Enrolment Of 1000 Sons of
Madison Who Saw Service
Desired-Oh Officers Elected

Madison Post, No. II, of the
American Legion, was organized
at an enthusiastic, meeting of a
number of Madison county young
men who served during the war
under the Stars and Stripes. This
was the first meeting, and while
the first organization contains but
a small percentage of the nImbe-
that old Madison sent to the SER
vice of the country, it is hoped
that nearly all of the 2,0OC who
were enrolled will become mem
bers of the Legion.
Lieut.. Harry D. Rice, who has
led organization plans, acted as
chairman of the meeting and was
honored by election as First Post
Commander. Other officers cleo
| ted we're:
D. w Kennedy-Vice Com
mander.
Spears Turley-Adjutant.
Toe P. .Chenault-Historiar
Paul Burnam-Finance Officer.
Willie Elder-Master at Arms.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
fine HOGS
PLEASE CUBANS

w. B. Turley has just received
word that the Kentucky Red Berk-
shire hogs he shipped to Cuba have
made big hit in the Pearl Of the
Antilles, and are giving much salts
faction to their new owners. A re-
cent letter from there had this to say
of them;
July "a, 1919
Mr.. w. B. Turley,
Richmond, Ky.
Dear Sir:
You will recall that along abou
January first 1918 the Cuban Gov
ernment through it's agent, DR.. Cres
po, purchased from you six Rec
gifts and two boars.
/ am just in receipt of lettel
from DR.. Crespo stating that the re
suits in breeding from these hog.
have been good with nothing to re
gret. One of the boars has made :
remarkable record. Out Of a tota
number of sows bred to him in nin'
months, 65 were impregnated, result
ing in sos pigs, 254 females and 25
males from native sows.
You will be interested in knowing
of this success with your stock, an,
l take pleasure in passing the in
formation along to you.
Very respectfully,
R. G.. Lawton
~ Tnsnector in Chary
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
HON. W. B. SMITH AT
THE INSTITUTE

An address1by Hon. W.. B. Smith,
of Richmond, featured the morning
session of the Madison County
Teachers Institute today. Mr.. Smith
always has something good to tell
any body before which he appears.
His experience is so varied and his
fund of information so vast that he
is always listened to with deep inter-
est and closest attention.
Wednesday afternoons session tof
the institute began with music by
Dr.. Myers. Mr.. Eubank announced
that the subject of "The Betterment
of My District" was the topic be-
fore the institute for the afternoon.
Miss Marie CULLEN told what she had
done for the district of Newly thru
and with cooperation of her patrons
and pupils. She has record of
splendid work accomplished by a
teacher who is not afraid to work.
Miss Adelia Fox told of the almost
impossible work she had done in hel
district, Narrow Gap, near Berea
Miss Mary Lee Colyer told of the
good work she had done in the
mining town of Wheelright. The re-
mainder of the afternoon was de.
voted to conditions of school build
ings, local conditions, and surround.
nigs.
Thursday mornings session was
opened with devotional exercises by
Mr.. Burke of Cincinnati, former
Superintendent Of Public instruction
and at present representative of the
Humane Society of Washington.
Mr.. Eubank introduced Hon. w
B. Smith who gave the teachers &
splendid talk. Mr.. Smith impresesC
them with their responsibilities, anG
the magnificent field for accomplish
ment of good that lies before theil
profession. His address was one o1
the best that has been delivered. be.
fore the institute and was enjoyed
and appreciated by all who heard him
DR.. Myers took charge of the
musical program again before the II
o'clock recess.
After recess Mr., Jack Johnson
representative Of the Lyons-Carna.
han Publishing Company, gave 2
short talk to the teachers on reading
and what his company had to offer.
He was followed by DR.. Coates
who explained to the teachers what
the Normal has to offer those teach
ers who are here at the very dool
of this institution and who do moi
take advantage of the splendid op-
portunity given them.
Mr.. Eubank took up the Reading
Circle" question, suggesting the
broadening effect of the splendid
books which have been selected fol-
the teachers by the State Board. The
time for noon recess coming at the
close of this talk, adjournment was
taken until 1880 o'clock p. m. '-s.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
TAKE MAIL
POUCHES FROM |. & N.
(By Associated Press)

Nashville, Aug. 2l ~ Masked
bandits held up Louisville and
Nashville passenger train =, from
Cincinnati to Montgomery, Ala.
early today and carried off the
mail pouches. The hold up oc-
Cured between Columbus and
Pulaski, Tenn.
Passengers were unmolested
The robbers, four in number
forced the engineer to take the
mail car some distance ahead and
then sent the engine running wild
1t finally run down at Wales
Tenn.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Mex Papers Very Hostile

Mexico City, Aug. q = The
newspapers here today continue
their appeals to the Mexican peo-
pie "to arouse themselves" to
what is called the imminent dan
ger to the country. All printed
editorials asserting the situation
is grave in connection with the
American punitive expedition in
to Mexico.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
GOES TO FAR OFF STATE
Miss Alice Petty Takes Nice
Position In Washington
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Last Monday Miss Alice Lo-
raine Petty, of this city, left for
the State of Washington to ac-
cept a fine position in the schools
OF that state. She will be with
her uncle, who was superintend-
ent of the school system of the
Philippines. Her many friends
are much pleased over her ex-
cellent position, and feel that,
as she is graduate of the East
ern Normal, she will be eminent
ly successful. She is daughter
of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Petty.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Says Youths Threw Rocks

A warrant was sworn out be-
fore Judge Price by Rober
Griffith, of the White Hall sec.
ton, against Charley Hoskins
Embry Hcskins and Lawrence
Hoskins, charging them with at.
tacking Griffith and his wife
while they were driving along the
public highway and throwing
rocks at them. The defendants
are well known farmers of the
Jacks Creek locality.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Plans To Build Bungalow

An architect has drawn plans for a
handsome bungalow which Mr.. Harold
Oldham contemplates erecting on his
lot on Breck avenue. Bids are now
taken for the construction of the
dwelling, which will be decided and
most attractive addition to that street
when completed.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
TREATY COMPROMISE
WON'T Be PRESSED
(by Associated Pressl

Washington, Aug. 21.--Democratic
Senate leaders are apparently divided
over the expediency of compromise
for the peace treaty ratification and
reservation separate from ratifca-
tion. 1t was decided today not to
press for action the resolution of
Senator Pittman, democratic, of
Nevada, embodying the compromise
plan. Senator Hitchcock intimated
the administration did not inspire the
resolution. Republican leaders said
they are ready for a vote.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Give US your order for Dressed
Poultry, Fresh Fish and Water
melons on ice. Phone 421
Nef's Fish & Oyster House. 1t
cIpTc MANTED IT, r.

=. GIRLS WANTED The Cum
'berland Telephone and Telegraph
Company is in need of few more
operators in order to put into ef-
feet an eight hour day and a six
day week. Operators are paid
$3.50 a week while learning and
increases are given at regular in
tervals. Call Chief Operator or
Manager. 215 If
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Baptist Papers Consolidated

The Baptist State Board of Mis-
sions has purchased both Western Re-
corder and the Baptist World, two
denominational newspapers and will
consolidate them. A board of mana
gers was named composed of DR.. o.
E. Bryan, secretary of the state
board; Rev. W. w. Landrum, DR.. c..
M. Thompson and DR.. w. M. Seay
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Local Firm Gets Big Contract

B. F. Hurst received a letter this
week from the Hardy Burlington
Company at Hazard, KY, advising
him that he was the successful bidder
for furnishing 10 heating plants for
buildings on Loots creek below
Hazard, This is quite nice contract,
and the wise system of heating it tc
be installed. - ~ s-sI.aL- H.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Drummer Attempts Suicide

Albert l.. Ratzky, factory repre-
sentative of the Mason Tire and Rub
Der Company of Cincinnati, made
three efforts to end his life at Win
chester Wenesday and is in serious
condition. Shortly before boarding a
southbound L. and N. train at noon
Ratzky slashed his throat with a pen
knife. He was taken to police
station after a struggle with officers,
Later Ratzky attempted to choke
himself with bandage and slashed
his wrist with piece of tin. He had
almost bled to death when Jailer
Mullins discovered his conition.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Gibbs CATTLE SOLD

Mr.. Alex Gibbs, one of Madi-
sons biggest cattle feeders, has
sold his fat cattle to Sim Well, of
Lexington, at 10 IA cents a
pound, net. The beeves are to go
the first of October, and will Av-
erage around 1,50O pounds when
they go over the scales. Mr..
Gibbs has l3O head in his herd
this season.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Mrs. Royce Administrative

In county court Mary A. Royce was
appointed and qualified under the will
of her husband, Samuel @. Royce, as
executrix in the penal sum of $4,000
no surety being required under the
provisions of the will. Algan Brand
enburg, William McCord and J. W.
Crooke were appointed appraisers of
the estate.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
HENRY COUNTY
FARMS FOR SAL

I have very desirable list of
Henry county farms for sale.
Farms of various sizes and prices.
Before buying look these farms
over and be convinced. c.. w.
Bruce, Real Agent New Castl
KY, Henry County. 222- 81
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Prison For Profteers
(By Associated Press)

tby Associateu IIessl
Washington, Aug. 21-Amend-
ments to the food control act i'm
posing fine of $1,000 and impris-
onment for two years for prof.
teering were ordered favoably re-
ported today by the House Agri-
cultural Committee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

LOST-Wednesday on street Of
Richmond or Tate's Creek pike, one
automobile crank. Finder please re-
turn to Mrs. Karl Parks or Register
office. 222-1p.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Martial Law In Hungary

(By Associated Press)
Copenhagen, Aug. 2l--Martial
law was proclaimed throughout
Hungary, according to Buda-
pest dispated dated Wednesday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
YANK SAILORS CLASH
WITH GERMAN TARS
(By Associated Press).

Copenhagen, August, Il In a
clash between German and Arlcr-
lean sailors Tuesday at Neufar-
Wasser several civilians and one
German sailor were wounded
according to Da mig dispatches
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

DR.. and Mrs. M. M. Robinson,
of Berea, are being congratulated
upon the arrival of a little
daughter, who was born August
10th at their home in Berea.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
THE MARKETS

Louisville, Aug. 2l-Cattle 450;
slow. and unchanged; hogs l,lOO;
l5c higher, tops $20.25; sheep B.
600; steady and unchanged.
Cincinnati, Aug. 2l-Hogs a
quarter higher; Chicago, higher
cattle slow; good lambs a half
higher.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
S. S. Convention At Ashland

The State Sunday-school conven-
tion began it's fifty-fourth annual con-
vention at the First Presbyterian
ventionn at Ashland Wednesday at
the First Presbyterian church. DR..
w. A. Garfield, president of Centre
College, spoke on "Victory."
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Rev. Hanks To Preach Here

Elder Lee Hanks, of Vidalia, Ga,
will preach at the Second street
Baptist church Tuesday, September
2, at IL O'Clock a. m. Rev. j. N.
Culton leaves this week for Irvine
where he will attend the association
of the Old Baptists.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

Congressman Kincheloe has intro
duced a bill in the House to pay all
war veterans, bonus of $50 per
month. -,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
Important Notice To Taxpayer

Your City Taxes for the year 1919
are now due and in my hands for col
lection. You are requested to call
and settle. On all taxes not paid by
November LIST, the penalty prescribed
BY Ordinance will be attached, also
interest at the rate Of 8 per cent
per annum will be charged on all tax
bills 10 my hands after November 1st
JESSE DYKES, City Collector
Once at City Hall, Corner Fixsi
and irvine street. 180-1tm. W.T.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

Starr Piano $235; Crescent Piano $50.
These planes are oil In perfect condi-
ton and practically brand new. The e.
c. Christian Music Co., 205-207 East
Mum street. Lexington. Ky. tn tn
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

FOR SALE-Nice building lot, 60 x
1876 corner lot on Second street, near
City school. Cheap if sold at once.
See T. S. Todd. 220-6t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

WHEAT win be high another year
You cannot afford to sow wheat with
out fertilizer; Get my prices on
fertilizer before buying. G. M. EN-
bry, Moberly, Ky- phone 81, Waco,
VA 220--6.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

FARM FOR SALE-Don't fail to
see w. T. Griggs at Madison Drug
Store if you want a nice 100 acre farm
21s miles from town.
215-12-t-pd.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21
WEATHER

Generally. fair tonight and Friday
except for local showers and thunder
storms in east portion tonight, slight
ly warmer Friday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-21

FOR RENT-Modern fiat; 5
rooms and bath; gas and cleo
tricity. Call phone 305X 221tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
Spanish Workers
 to Hold Congress

Madrid, Nov. IA general con .pross of laborers will be held in Mad r rid some time in December to con on slider the question of wages and working hours. The congress also will discuss the possibility of an ln- ternational congress of laborefs' which it is proposed to hold in Mad rid at later date. c;
 Some of the leading banks ot span have completed the organization o1 new central bank, winch Will hIse I, fife beadouarters in Madrid. The new m bank has capital of 200, ,ooo,- GOO. It's object is to develop business enterprise. han
 The African-Spanish league has opened campaign to educate span. ish public opinion on the Moroccan question and to bring about the ces- sation of Tangiers to Spain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago, Nov. 5 Broader demand l9r corn than has been witnessed hefe Ill more than a month brought about sIc"p risn in nrtres today, reaching an extreme of 6 3ic bushel. Much of the DuylnS3 resulted from growing uncaslncss aoo4e pro9pcctivc Inck of adequate snpplle5 , t" in contracts for December delivery; iac ac market closed buoyant l-se to o- l.% net higher, with December l.3' to 10, .,
 and May l3i to 1.3i ii. Oats gained '1 to I 3S cents and provisions 20 cents f' l.O2, - .t outsot fl, inc corn market It was pointed out thnf existing terminal supplies were un
 usually meugcr and that the railroads DUE denrd with wheat and otherwise hahulc"p
 ned might not be able for weeks Srt to handle any large quantities of corn ii'anf a realizing of profits failed to chech tue 'o
 Activity in oats increased, and the mar k,t was dominated by the strength "' provisions asccndrd with hogs anu grain,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
SUGAR MARKET.

New York, Nov 3.--'rhe local market for raw sugar was unchanged at IFS Tor centrifugal to the refiner. New crops were firm although business was quiet pronapiy ington strongly urging the continuance or government control for the coming season in an effort to relieve the situation There were sales, however, of 7,UOO bags TOT April shipment to an operator at [ ose f. o. b. Cuba. The board reported no purchases ,,,
 In refined the continuance of liberal arrivals at the refineres on account or the more favorable harbor conditions have enabled refiners to melt more freely and the deliveries have increased with rne committee making further allocation to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
:: Tanning My Husband B.
By KATHLEEN FOX

ing with me-"
 "Gracious!" I exclaimed "If you don't want me, Crittenden, why do you invite mel"
 "Well, if you don't want to come" he began.
 l interrupted him. My happiness doesn't depend up- on you lunching with me-" retorted, gaiiy, much amused. For true to the promise I had made to myself, l was i determined that he should not plunge me into gloom. "Ill look for you," he said curtly. Good by"
 I dressed and got down town ahead of the hour when l was to meet him. The windows were at tractive, having been newly dressed with late fall and winter offerings and for half an hour l enjoyed look ing at them. Then I hurried to the rendezvous. Would he be on time wondered.
 It was exactly noon when l enter ed the hotel foyer and went to the ladies' parlor. I sat down and wait ed. Crittenden came-after half an hour!
 I did not remind him that he was late. I was really more amused than annoyed. He glanced at his watch drowned and put it back into A1s pocket. l expected him to say some. thing about his tardiness, but l had forgotten for the moment that he was himself, Crittenden Hayes, g man not in the habit of apologizine to his wife. C." The next time he was late, waited
 half an hour and left. lunched alone. That broke him of his grow ing habit of tardiness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, Nov. 3,--All price records in contract trading in the cotton market were broken today when the Decenpef nosition rose to 3T 10 as the result oi huviuy movement which started on the opening and was still in force late In the session. The exceeding s'F'hS'h VI "
 Liverpool and growing pullish e"nv'"'ions regarding the size of the crop were o t" m'1ln cunsrs of the buying. Little notice was taken of the coal strike. Last pfl.|n for the day were at net gains of 79 to llo points. ~ ,x .ido
 Moderate realizing from the long % %siue and n moderate volume of short selling moi inc first rise and around the middle of the day there were reactions put .n' M market strengthened again late III lh' day on anticlpations oi further adVhn''S ,o nnintn which sent mddliug to ;9oo.
 High Low Close TVS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
BULLISH CROP AND
 SPOT NEWS CAUSE
 ADVANCE IN COTTON

New York, Nov 8, The cotton market was active and excited today with prlcPS making new high records owing to ths continued bulish character of spot ana crop udviccs. Uncertainty over Inc roal mining situation caused more or leSs realizing during the day, but the break in the lougshOremeD srtike here and Inter news from the coal trade promoted rather more optimistic view of the labor outlook, and the best levels were reached in the late trading. January soiu us high as 3G.15 and closed at 3O.'o Wlih the general list closing firm at net ad vance of 4J to 7O points. The market opened firm at uu advance. Thc more active positions soon sold higher on the reports of low temperatures in the west ern belt and the almost ScnsationalIy llrih cables. There was heavy realizing for oyer the holiday which caused reactions i during the middle of the day
 | Trading interests were buyers on th' decline however. while crop reports rr l uaiued bulish. and the market firmed LII 1 again during the afternoon.
 l Two private crop reports were lSSuru one estimating the yield at 9,43',opo baIc' and the other Ut N,G5o,OoO bales, compared with the end September government Ill dication of lU,b9S,OOo.
 ] Both Liverpool and the New orleah' parkets will be open while the local mar Ltl js closed tomorrow.
 High Low Close PNs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-04
E. ST. LOUIS LIVESTOCK.

East St. Louis, Nov. 3.-Hogs: 5000; p cents at 10 cents higher; top 132o; Dulk 14SOm15.2O medium 14.75Ml5.2o; Hght 140O0I15.25; pigs 13.0O@14.5o.
 Cattle: 0.OOO; steady. Choice heavy steers 165Oa1S.5O; medium 1O.7o@ l0.oo; common S.5UNz1C.75; choice lights l4.oog 1925; common S.0OMl4.Oo butcher heileIs els 65O; calves 14.50M17.5O; feeders oooW 11.5O; stockcrs 6.500110.00.
 Sheep: 1,2OO; steady to p cents higher; lambs 12.5OM14.75; culls GW4l2.Oo; year ling wethers 1O.OOM12.00; choice ewes jJJM7.5O; culls 3.OOM5.OO.