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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
COL. ROOSEVELT WILL
CAMPAIGN IN KENTUCKY

New York, August 5.-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt will campaign in Ken
tucky for the national republican tick
ct, republican national headquarters
announced here yesterday.
He will make two preliminary ad-
dresses. one in New Jersey and an
other in ST. Lawrence county, New
York, and will then go to Maine,
where he viii make several speeches
prior to the election
From Maine, Colonel Roosevelt will
go to Indiana and thence to Ken
lucky, wheer he vii make a horse
back trip of at least on week through
the mountain regions in company with
Governor E. P. Morrow
After the Kentucky campaign he
will travel through virtually every
state west of the Mississippi river.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
B0UNTIFUL RAIN
SAVES THE CROPS
Tobacco Men Hope Now For De-
crease In Rust-Corn Crop
Greatly Benefited

The rain of Wednesday was 4
God send, according to the inter
pretations of producers Of corn
and tobacco, especially the latter,
in Madison county, slncc there
has been a widely different and
encouraging phase attached TO- tl;e
situation as d result. Atuch Of
the immature crop. winch was
suffering every day aui - vain,
has already show L tendency to
grow, and the rl.ans.e Ill th@ way
of relief from t!ie rust and Hi, 1T,
as it is termed, ir some sections
is already very apparent.
The rainfall lid net cover The
entire county. in s,'uio localities
it being report-f hat l3re 1T all
was noticed, but ne stcatcI 1nrt
of the territory was covered, and
thousands of dollars We're added
TO the worth # growing crops.
1t is believed the rust will not
only be checked, but the ravage
stopped where is has not gained
such a hold, and that corn was
nightly benefited there is no
question, saying nothing of the
immense amount Of good derived
oy truck gardening, which is be
coming more and more extensive
n Madison county every year.
Farmers believe that with at
least one rain a week for the next
few weeks, both corn and tobacco
will be saved, and that the appre-
hension regarding the general de-
velopment will have passed for
cntire season. Some tobacco has
been topped, and this work !
growing daily i'll Madison county.
1t is true that there is not much
planting that will be ready for
some time, however. the rain will
work wonders according to grow
ers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
JUDGE SHACKELF0RD
GRANTS MANDAMUS
Settles Primary Case AS To Elec-
ton Officers In Estili, Lee
and Breathitt Counties

Sitting in chambers here, where
many from other districts were pres
ent, Wednesday, Circuit Judge w. r.
Shackelford granted a mandamus
against the county board of election
commissioners and Carter d. Stam-
per ID. Carter, chairman of the Re-
publican county committee of Lee
county, requiring the election COM
missioners to give j. A. Shackelford,
of Lee county, and w. J.. Kash, Of
Jackson, two of the three Republican
candidates fcr circuit judge inthe
still-Lee-BreatEitt district, a part Of
the election officers To hold the pri
mary next Saturday, and requiring
Stamper to appoint challengers and
inspectors asked for by these two
candidates.
Judge ]. K. Roberts, the regular
in the case, as he is a candidate for
reelection, and Judge Shackelford, of
Richmond, was selected to hear it.
1t is claimed by Candidate Shack
elford and Kash, the other candidate,
that Mr.. Stamper, who is chairman
of the Republican organization, is
actively for Nh. Hurst, as are also the
sheriff of Lee county and the Demo
cratic county election commissioner.
who has for years bee nthe law part
ser of Mr.. Hurst. Thus acting togeth-
Ell and disregarding the Republican
member of the county board, they
have named the whole set of election
officers for Lee county.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
CRANK ARRESTED
IN KIDNAPPING CASE
tBy Associated Prezs)

Philadelphia, aug. 5-Federal
authorities disclosed today that
the man under arrest in connec-
ton with the kidnapping on June
2 of the 13-months-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Couglhin, Of
Norristown, Pa, is August PasCol
Of New Gretna. New Jersey. They
assert that PascOl is the crank "
who wrote letters to the Cough
Inns offering to produce the child
for $1,000, which money was
paid and the authorities assert
that Pascol has purchased farm
with the money. They also de
clared today that Pascol is now
offering to reveal the where
abouts Of the child if granted i'm
munity. He is said to have gone
so far as to admit that the child
is hidden i'll Atlantic City.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
COUNTY TEACHERS HAVE
NEXT PROGRAM READY

1t has been decided by the teachers
Of the county schools to hold regu-
lar business meetings once month
at the B.:,..lson county court house,
instead Of the old-fashioned sessions
as in years gone by, and the first one,
which took place last week, will be
followed according to decision on
Thursday, of September 4. This will
be in charge of Rufus Click, teacher
of the Dozier school near Red House,
and he is preparing an interesting
program. This meeting will be follow
ed by others during the winter when
special programs will be arranged by
the ones in charge.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
SOME COUNTY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENTS QUIT

V. M. Moseley, county superntend-
ent of Muhlenberg county, has re-
signed to become principal of a coun-
ty school. Under the new law many
county teachers are receiving larger
pay than the superintendent.
Another superintendent has writ
ten the state department of education
about resigning to take school. In
creases provided for by the minimum
salary for superintendent will nat
be effective during terms of incum-
.bents.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
AT BEREA FAIR

This is the second day Of the Be-
rea Fair. Big delegations of Rich
mond folks have gone over for the
day and great crowd is expected to
be present. The first day was good
one. The airplane caused intense in
tcrest. TIE program for the second
day is as follows:
Best heifer, any age; premium, $50;
1st, $25; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $40; special
by Bradshaw Brothers, Lancaster.
Best bull, any age; premium, $50;
LIST, $25; End, SIS; 3rd, $40; special
by Bradshaw Brothers, Lancaster.
Best yearIing heifer; premium, $50;
1st, $25; 2nd, SIS; 3rd,y $40; special
by Bradshaw Brothers, Lancaster.
Best COW and calf, any age; prem
ium, $50; 1st, $25; End, $15; 3rd, $40;
special by Bradshaw Brothers, Ian
caster.
Best senior yearling steer; premi-
UNI, $50; 1st, $25; End, $15; 3rd, $40;
special by Bradshaw Brothers, Lam
caster.
Best sucking calf, either sex;
premium, $50; 1st, $25; 2nd, SIS; 3rd,
80; special by Bradshaw Brothers,
Lancaster.
Best herd Of head or over; prem
ium, 500; $1st, $50; End, $50; 3rd,
$40; special by Bradshaw Brothers,
Lancaster.
Best sucking horse colt; premium,
SIS; 1st, $40; End, SIS.
Best sucking mare colt; premium,
SIS; LIST, $40; 2nd, $5.
Best saddle stallion, mare OF geld
ing, amy age; premium, $50; 1st, $25;
End, $15; Ord, SO.
Best harness stallion, mare OF geld
ing, any age; premium, $50; 1st S25;
SIND, SIS; 3rd, $40.
Best narnese ony, not over 81
incehs high; premium, $40; 1st, $3.50;
2nd, $3.50.
Best walking gelding, any age
premium, $25; 1st, $15; End, $40.
Best sucking colt, either sex
premium, $50; 1st, $15; End, $40; Bird
So.
aPce or trot, five to enter, three tc
start; purse, $1C0
Mule race, two best in three heats
five to enter, three to start; purse
SIS; 1st, $40; End, So; (winner to be
barred third day.)
Pony race, two best in three heats
one-fourth mile dash on track; purse
SIS; 1st, $40; 2nd, So
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
VISITING NEIGHB0RS

The following from Richmond we're
in attendance at the Berea fair on
Thursday: Miss Louise Terrill, Mrs.
J. N. Culton, Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings
Maupin, j. G. Baxter and wife and
daughter, Judge w. K. Price, Miss
Myrtle Dalton, o. P. Jackson and
family, Richard Whitlock, Joseph
Whitlock, Thomas Million, Miss Sal
lie Gentry, Judge H. c. Rice, Stone
Norman, Willis Kennedy, James
Leeds, Thomas Baxter, Charles
Gergeo, H. H. Colyer, Joseph Che
nault, John Ballard, w. A. Langford
Miss Marie Harber, Miss Marion Jop-
lin, Miss Marie Langford, Miss Eu-
genia Harrington, Miss Frances Lang
ford and William Langford, Jr.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
HEARD ABOUT TOWN

NJ. V. Jones of Augusta, has just
taken his first train ride, going to
Maysville.
At Toledo, Ohio, there is u curfew
bell That rings ab > a. m. Wonder
would would be up TO hear it?
A Holy Roller preacher at Evans
vile says near beer is too near, and
that it makes men devilish.
At Center, Texas, a negro was
hanged by mob after he had con-
fessed to causing the death of a
white woman
Three prisoners escaped from the
Maysville Jail by saving away num-
ber of steel bars.
II. III. Moore, so, of Owenton, drop
ped dead on the street near his home
Tuesday was the coolest day of the
same date in Kentucky for a period OF
13 years, the mercury reaching the 81
mark.
Governor Alfred +. Smith, New
York, has no rival candidate for the
Office of which he is the only Demo
cratic nominee.
William Crntcher, Little Rock
Ark, threw his four little childrer
in bayou, then jumped and drowned
himself, while his wife was at church
More than 100 Americon dough
boys with their brides have arrived
at New York on steamer from Ger
many Where the men have been OF
duty, their return being brough
about through the lack of housing.
Population of Frankfort has de
creased go during the past 10 years
according to census return.
Freedom Of the Philippines is ia
vored by the congressional COMMITTEES
having the investigation in chrge.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
COAL DEALERS TO
HAVE BIG MEETING
Richmond Man Leader In State
Association, Which Meets
At Louisville Soon

The first formal session OF the Ken
lucky Coal Dealers Association, or
ganized some time ago, will be held
next week at Louisville, and there will
be much interest centered in the
meeting, since there wall. be special
matters Of unusual Importance pre-
scnted and discussed by the members.
The effecting of this organization will
admit of some to present matters
pertaining to the business for the
Tirst time and receive the opinion of
other dealers. There is expected to
be a large attendance, owing to the
critical situation presented at this
time. Richmond is expected TO be
represented by one or more dealers
and il there are any special benefits
to be derived by them, the fact will
soon be known, as well as to the con
sumers, many of whom are growing
apprehensive, since the cold perioo
Is not far away and instead of ar
Improvement in the situation, condi-
NiNAi|' S@AN iAOA&
ly, with less coal in sight and a great
er price being asked for that.
The purpose of the Kentucky Retail
Coal Dealers Association is to bring
about d better spirit of cooperation
among the retail dealers and mine
operators and the railroads. 1t is
no part of the organization to attempt
to control or regulate prices.
The first few months of the organ
lzatlOn will be devoted to increasing
the membership and building up az
efficient working force, before any
measures are begun that Will affec
the trade in any way. The call fol
the meeting was issued by J. Grow
Taylor, of Louisville, who is also sec
retary of the Kentucky Retail LumbeI
Dealers Association, at the suggeS
tion of c.. p. Willoughby, of Rich
mond who entered into conference
with local dealers on the rpossibilitie
of the organization and received sucl
encouragement that the call was is
sued to dealers in other cities.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
KENTUCKY POSTMASTERS
WILL MEET NEXT WEEK

The annual meeting of the postmas-
tors of Kentucky will be held at
Louisville next week and there will
be an iscrease in salary asked fol-
by some of the smaller city officials
it is stated. Postmaster r. C. Stock
ton, of the Richmond Office, will not
be in attendance, he stating this is his
busy season of the year, since it is
vacation time and one or more at
taches are off duty. c. A. Bell, o1
Bedford, is president of the Kentucky
association.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
GOVERNOR PARD0NS
MADISON NEGRO

\ special from Frankfort has
the following of interest here:
"After seeing the photograph
IF his wife and eleven children"
said Gov. Morrow. i'll pardoning
Zach Munday, Madison county
negro. convicted of chicken steal
ing, 81 am constrained to believe
that every end of justice has been
served by six months imprison-
ment."
The picture. taken i'll group,
was sent to the Governor with d
pardon plea. County Attorney
o. P. Jackson wrote the evidence
was conflicting. Other citizens re
minded the Governor that arrest
of negro for chicken stealing IS
as good as conviction.
Zach himself said i'll the letter.
"The democrats have got it III for
me because I'm bred and born
republican. They would of hung
me if they could"
He protested that the two
chickens valued at $40 for which
he has been serving years sen
tence, belonging to him. The pro
scouting witness was engaged in
the poultry business next door.
Zach sold the chickens. A glance
at the twelve dusky faces con
vinced the Governor that it was
the expedient thing for Zach to do
Two chickens wouldn't have made
gravy enough to go around.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
RUSH WAR MATERIAL
TO ASSIST POLES
CRv Associated Pressl

London. Aug. 5-The Evening
News learns the government to-
day considered the Polish situa-
tion and that large quantities of
war material are to be sent i'm
1nediately in concert with
France" The report add that it
would be possible for the War De-
partment to send four divisions Of
troops within the next few weeks
and two divisions Immediately.
Steps are being taken to mobil-
ize the navy but the Cabinet has
not yet definitely decided.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
WOMEN MUST STATE
PARTY AFFIlIATI0N
CBv Associated Press)

Louisville. KY. Aug. 81 let
ter from Attorney General Daw-
son, received here today, rules
that Kentucky women must state
their party afi1iation at the Octo-
Der registration as a requisite to
voting in the primary next year.
He also ruled that special ballots
must be prepared for women III
the November election.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
BIG POSSE MAKES
MIDNIGHT HUNT
Seeking AsSailant of Mrs. Robt.
Sewers. of Valley View
City and Trains Searched

AS a result of an assault upon
Mrs. Robert Sewers, at her home
home near Valley View, Tuesday
night, which left her in precar-
lous condition, a posse of irate
citizens headed by Deputy Sheriff
James Taylor. OF Valley View,
secured Madison as we'll as a
large portion of Fayettc county,
Wednesday and Wednesday night
III search of a colored man named
Munday, of Valley View, who was
charged with the crime after the
recovery OF Mrs, Sewers, more
than four hours later.
The posse. which made for Lex
ington, where the negro was trail
ed, split there upon failure to find
their quarry, one part coming to
Richmond. This city was comb
ed late Wednesday night and dur
ing the carly hours of Thursday
morning in a vain effort to locate
Munday. The latter is said to
have been on Il Richmond bound
train. which he boarded, reports
declare, at Nicholasv Munday
evidently was aware that he was
being sought. for when the posse
searched the train near Richmond
he was not aboard, and it is be
lieved Inc detraiued between the
and NiCholasville.
The posse, after a thorough
search Of Richmond was COmplct-
ed. called at the home OF Sheriff
Whitlock and sought information.
They stated the case, but asked
for no warrant. When asked why
the local authorities had not been
notified. the officer was informed
that the man sought had been
trailed in another direction. to-
wards Lexington, and that city
was thrown into a state Ot I'M
usual excitement at late hour by
the visit OF the posse. While 1t
is believed that he made his way
to Lexington, the theory is ad-
vanced that he back-tracllcd part
of the way. leaving the train be
tween the cities. in an effort to
tIlwart his pursucrs.
Mrs. Sewers, who is young
and said to be very attractive wo-
man, was So frightened that she
was unable for more than four
hours after being discovered. to
explain her terrible experience.
She gave the name of her alleged
asSailant and stated details to her
husband and other relatives up
until she became unconscious. a
physician was sought and was IN
attendance most OF the day We'd
ncSdav.
The feeling against her aSsaiI-
ant is said to be very Bitter at
Valley View. where nc had been
a resident for some time. The
condition Of Mrs. SoWcrsaW was re
ported Thursday as Being such as
to- cause her to- be confined to her
bed. however. the attending ply
sician is Of tie belief that she will
recover. Robert Sewers. her
husband, is son of Mrs. Nc!lie
Sewers. OF Valley View.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
BIG LOCAL DRUG BUSINESS

Perhaps it is not generally known,
but Richmond druggists are expert
encing one of the best summers bus
ines in the history of the city. The
reports from the various merchants
indicate that the business, instead of
decreasing at this season of the year,
especially where there are not soft
drinks sold. is increasing.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
Harding's Action on
Suffrage Movement
CRy Associated Pressl

Marion, O., Aug. 5-Senator
Harding today sent kilograms to
the republican and suffrage lead
ers in Nashville, Tenn, as further
Influence for the ratification of
the woman suffrage amendment
by the Tennessee Legislature. He
also sent kilograms OF encourage
ment to Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait and other suffrage leaders.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
NEW BANK COMMISSIONER

Frankfort, KY, August 5.-W. ".
Peavyhouse, of Hazard, formerly OF
Lincoln county, has been appointed
deputy state banking commissioner to
succeed A. c. Adams, Whitesburg, re-
signed. Commissioner James p. Lew
is also has announced the appoint
ment of Lon Richards, Lewisport, as
bank examiner.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
COX TO GIVE MORE
HELP To SUFFRAGE
Plans Further Steps To Put Rat
ifIaction Over In Tennessee
Speaks At Dayton
By Associated Press,

Dayton, O., Aug. additional
measures to secure TenneSsee's
ratification of the woman suffrage
amendment were promised today
| by Gov. Cox after a conference
with Mrs Abbey Baker, the Ma
tlonal Woman's Party representa-
tive. Gov. Cox. without specify
ing his moves ahead. said he
would make an effort immediate
~.
The Governor today tested the
amplifying device which will be
use for his speech of acceptance
next Saturday at the fair grounds.
The local foreCaster has assured
Gov. Cox that Cox weather"
would prevail.
Cox Ready For Fight
Dayton, O., Aug. 5-After dis
posing of large volume of mail,
and receiving number of callers.
Gov. James NJ. Cox, Democratic
presidential nominee, today went
to Island Farm, on the Saltwater
i1iver, FIVE miles north of Dayton,
to participate i'll the festivities in
.cident to annual outing Of the
Gem City Democratic Club.
Realizing that much of the Gre
dit of his nomination was due to
the marching club OF Dayton.
which attended the San Francisco
convention, this organization hav-
ing formed the nucleus of the del
.egation Of 500 hardy supporters
who left Dayton on special train
June 10. for the Pacific Coast.
Gov. Cox lost no time in the
speech he delivered, in properly
placing the credit
When he had finished no doubt
remained that the Governor deep
ly appreciated the efforts of his
loyal friends He not only ex-
pressed his gratitude to the per-
sonal workers and members Of
the Gem City Democratic Club,
but to all Ohioans who had boost
cd his candidacy.
Gov Cox took his stand in the
/
tests, and served notice he would
wage a hard fight for election.
adding that his acceptance speech
Saturday would he understood
"even by school children"
"Bovs. Im ready for the fight"
he declared. 'We need make no
defense. Ours will be the offeu-
sive fight from the beginning to
the end, and it will be consider
able fight.
Make no mistake about that.
I have the faith in me that there
will be triumph of right principles
this fall. which will serve notice
to republican leaders for years to
come.
81 was about to say that it
would be a democratic triumph,
1t will not be that. 1t will not
be a victory iii the partisan sense.
1t will be triumph Of right.
"We've won before in the same
kind of fight Well win again
! because we're right.
he opposition has been good
to US, and the advantages that it
has given will be recounted i'll the
stirring days ahead Of us. The
Opposition apparently has adopt
ed the course of doing what we
farmers used to do-of ploughing
around the stumps. of seeking to
avoid the things that perplex. 1t
Isis with the opposition, exediency
pure and simple They attempt
! to appeal to this group. that group
and other groups, without the
slightest consideration of the
! great menace thereby to the per
petuity of our government. Our
course is the straight course.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
ToDAY's LIVESTOCK MARKETS

Cincinnati, August 5.-lamb pros
poets steady; Jersey steady; 25c to
soc higher; Chicago higher; cattle
slow.
Louisville, KY, August 5.-Cattle
500; slow; unchanged; grsaser lower;
hogs 1000; steady; unchanged; sheep
800; steady; fat sheep $3.50; lambs
$13.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
canadian Buys thoroughbred
tBy Associated PreSS)


Louisville, Ky, Aug. st was
announced here today that ]. X.
L. Ross. Canadian turfman. and
owner of Sir Barton. purchased
from Mrs. w. Houston Luessing,
of Louisville, yearling full
brother of Sennings Park, for So
600.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
FERRIS LEADS GORE
(By Associated Press)

Oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. $
Today's figures on Tuesdays pri-
mary gives Representative Scott
Ferris lead of 24,68O over Sena-
tore Gore for the nomination for
United States Senator. Approx
iinately 600 precincts are yet to
be heard from.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05

THERE aretwo kinds of coffee
-Rookwood and others. Rook-
wood is the best. A grade for
every purse; all fine. Get yours
today from d. B. Mckinney and
Company. 1o7 tt
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
WATER NOTICE

The supply of the entire city will
be cut of Friday from 8 to IL to
make a connection on East Main
street. 1t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-08-05
WEATHER FOR KENTUCKY

Generally fair tonight and Friday;
not much change in temperature.