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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-24

sumo at the hands of these men. He
was Ike condemned man In his cell
waiting helplessly for the certain hour
OF execution. Worse than that, even
LOT ms tate must inevitably seal also
tne rate Of his wife. Her only chance
OF rescue lay in his efforts, and he
was helpless. There was not thing
ne could do; yet he tried again and
again desperately, testing the punch,
cons OF the floor, block by block, dig.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-24
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landlady, "and / can't s aa'I Y
1 ,.1s,ea He's the most unsa IL !.
visitor ] ever saw. You ~
get a word out of him. "a saa y
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-24
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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-24

like his I'M
Jeremiah, VI
full Of fun, u
the best cou,'4
imaginable. 4
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show how NJ
true greatne,ll
appreciated h !
moral ma
boarding boz,
where the 4,
ages are conecI
In advance"
served the i
boardg. 4Ia
opinion, Jane,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-24
w.inhtad With a Watch.

The watch of Charles Y, wi WAGES,
one Of the earliest of these time-Pte VAS
weighed twenty-seven pounu -. nresent
a good deal like q clock OF '"'
day.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
NO GROUND FOR
SUIT FOR MILLIONS
- Ass.ciated I,rsssl

Chicago, July "A. 7. Hert. of
Kentucky. said here today that
there was no ground for the suit
for 100000 filed by Cuthbert
B. Lowry's heirs in Indianapolis
yesterday. Mrs. Cuthbert Lowry,
widow of the inventor Lowry.
whose process Of creosoting wood
sold her interest to Hert's associ-
ates 10 years ago against her adj
vices, Hert said. The Security
Trust Company. of Lexington.
KY, Mrs. Lowry's attorneys, urg-
ed the sale, he added. and the
price was agreed on.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
BIRTHDAY Event
OF Old CITIZEN

w. E. Reeves celebrated his
94th birthday Monday at his home
in Union City. with almost 100
persons. including children and
grandchildren present, and the
event was an enjoyable one. The
sntire day was given up to pleas
IRE by the relatives and, friends
Of the aged man who. seemed
equal totte occasion and met and
greeted almost every one present
personally.
An elaborate dinner was one of
the features of the day during
which the ,mingling of friends and
elatives, many of whom had not
net for years, thoroughly enjoy
ID themselves. The visitors were
provided with we'll filled baskets
md the repast was one long to be
emenbered. The aged host en-
loved the visit of his old friends,
some of whom were from this
city including A. McClinock-
The latter delivered an impressive
oration during the afternoon. JET
ierson Reeves, of Clark county,
was another visitor who deliver
ed an interesting talk. 1t IS hoped
that the event will be repeated
next year. Mrs Reeves is one of
the oldest and best known resi-
lents of Union City.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
SAYS THAT PALMER
ABUSED HIS POWER
cBy Associated Press,

Chicago, July 7. = William
armstrong. Of Chicago, presented
the Senate committee investigat-
ing campaign expenditures today
with a mass of documentary ev-
idence which he said would prove
had abused the power Of his office
in order to influence delegates to
the Democratic convention" and
added that Palmer had advocated
pardons for criminals, preventing
the gathering of evidence in cases
where there were charges of de-
frauding the government. The
committe will decide later wheth-
er Armstrong will be called a
witness.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
Women Want Cox's Help

Washington, July 7-Governer
Cox will be asked Immediately to
exert his influence to bring about
ratification Of suffrage amend
ment by Tennessee legislature,
it was announced yesterday by
the National Woman's party.
Governor Cox said the an
nouncement, "has now the oppor
ttlnity of bringing to his party the
great honor OF giving the final
ratification to the suffrage amend
ment and thus enabling all wo-
men to take part in the coming
election
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
CONGRATULATE COX

Thousands of kilograms Of CON
graduation are pouring in upon
Gov. Cox at his home at Dayton.
Ohio. Among them: McAdoo, de
(sated candidate for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination,
sent the following telegram:
JIearty congratulations and as
surances OF my cordial support -
In a congrattilatory telegram to
Governor Cox from Senator War
ren 6. Harding, the Republican
nominee. the senator said:
Il recall a cartoon which pOr-
trayed YOU and me as newsboys
contcstiu% for the White House
delivery. 1t seems to have been
prophetic. As an Ohioan and fel-
low publisher. congratulate you
ON your notable victory"
Ambassador John w. Davis. in
formed OF the nomination of Gov
cnor Cox. sent the following mes
sage e.. ----
My hearty congratulations up
on your nominations You can
and will lead the party to well de-
served victory.
Secretary Of War Newton d.
Baker sent this message to Gov
CrnOr Cox:
"Accept my hearty cOngratula-
tions and all the support l can
give in the campaign.." AT the
same time Secretary Baker is
sued the following statement:
In his three terms as governor
of Ohio. Governor Cox has dem
onstrated his great executive abil-
ity and his forward looking and
aggressive democracy. He IS fear
less aud high-ninded. During the
war he put all the resources of
his Office and lis personal talents
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
AWARDS CONTRACT
FOR HEATING SYSTEM
The s. F. Hurst Company, Rich
ncnd, VIII Begin Work At
Infirrnary Immediately

While there were a number Of
bidders for the contract work OF
installing a new heating appara-
tus at the Pattie A. Clay inir1n-
airy, the B. F. Hurst Company,
of Richmond. waS awarded the
contract, according to members
of the board of directors, who
held a meeting Tuesday i,,r the
purpose, of getting the work un-
der headway rs >o9il rs possible.
The contract calls for a com
plete Durham Vapor heating ser
vice throughout the building, and
the work of establishments Will he
taken up at once. M. Hurst. who
has been interested in the prog
ress of the infirmary and its well
fare, stated today thai the work
would be started Immediately.
The meeting of the board result
ed in other business matters be-
ing taken up and disposed of. and
which will be heard from later.
Mrs George Simmons, of Rich
iaond, secretary of the board of
directors, was i'll attendance at
the meeting, as were Mrs: A. J.
Suit, Miss Helen Bennett and 9th
ers. According to interest man
fest by these ladies the institu-
ton will not be allowed to suffer.
With the proceeds resulting from
the recent campaign, together
with the funds from the fiscal
court and others, it is believed the
work will be taken up and con-
tinued until Ill improvements
contemplated at present are COM
pleted.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
LATE news FLASHES

Miss Bertha Spielberger, Louis
vile, was drowned while out with
4 picnic party yesterday after
non, Her body has not been re-
covered.
\ number of Richmond men are
expected to go to Lexington to-
morrow to attend the funeral OF
Alexander Pearson, vice president
of the Security Trust company,
who died while in the east
Grover Moreland, 81, of Paris,
died at the Massie hospital there
after an operation had been per-
formed.
David P. Heron, prominent
business man and politician, Gov
ington, died OF ptomaine poson-
ing while on a picnic at Louisville.
Search is being made at Lex
ington for the mother Of two
small boys who were abandoned
there by her at the depot.
hAll business men of the Lex1ns-
ton postofhce this afternoon were
stopped from 3 to O'Clock owing
to the funeral of H. D. Wilson,
postmaster's secretary. drowned
in the Kentucky river Monday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
CHAUTkUQlIk FOLKS
CAUGHT BY DELUGE
Some Merry, Some Otherwise,
But All More Or Less Wet;
Closing Features

Those in attendance at the Chau-
tauqua Tuesday night met with a
treat in the way of being herded
into the immense tent, with the
elements above turned loose,
seemingly, and a deluge pouring
down upon them, much TO the dis
comftue of some, while others
wee seemingly un1nindful, and
others amused. Thcre were
threatening interferences with
the program, which vas compIet-
ed, although It was later than the
usual time.
The delightful american com
edy, Nothing but the Truth"
was one of the pleasing features.
This appealed 10 many, with the
degree of interest manifest dur
ing the afterroo7 when Donald
McGibney delivered a lecture on
Modern Unrest"
Wednesday night the closing
will be marked by the children's
pageant. The Good Fairy Thrift
and concert by the Swiss singers
and yodlers. Human Efficiency"
will be the title OF a lecture by the
noted Ralph Parlette, eastern pub
Usher. who IS before the public
for the good he believes he can
do, not from standpoint of re
ceiving salary. He IS said by some
to be the peer OF the stage today
upon the matters about which he
will talk. He Is said to be dynam-
ic in a way and to possess a Won
derful knowledge of various sub
JeCts which viii be treated in a
remarkable way. much to the in
terest OF all who hear him.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
tBv Associated Presal

San Francisco, July 7.-Frank-
lin D. Roosevelt, of New York.
assistant secretary OF the navy, a
relative of the president who bore
that name, was chosen by the
Democratic convention Tuesday
as its candidate for vice president
and running mate for Gov: Cox,
of Ohio.
The band wagon movement for
Mr.. Roosevelt got under way
very soon after the convention as
sembled and, although otner can
didates were presented, there was
no doubt OF his selection from the
first
The gossip about the hall that
the Tammany organization, with
whom Roosevelt has not always
been on good terms, was disln-
clined to accept him at first, but
i'll the language OF the politicians
have been working for Roosevelt,
"Tammany decided to swallow
him"
Timothy Ansberry, -ouc OF the
District of Columbia delegates,
made the nominating speech for
Roosevelt. Governor Smith, New
York. seconded it. The band Wag-
on movement then got under full
swing. One after another OF the
candidates Withdrew their names
These candidates included Cover
nor Stewart of Montana; General
l.. ID. Tyson. Of Tennessee: Ed
ward L. Dohney, of California !;
Judge James II. Hawley, of Ida
ho: James Hamilton Lewis. of
Illinois, and David !. Fancis. of St.
Louis, former ambassador to
Russia.
1t was exactly $50 O'Clock
when the convention, with loud
cheers. nominated Roosevelt
With a loud shout the first party
cry of "CoX and Roosevelt" rang
out. Senator Robinson, perma-
nent chairman of the convention,
was appointed chairman OF com
mittee to notify Cox OF his nomi-
nation, and National Chairman
Cummings, of the committee, to
notify Roosevelt.
Some of the managers remark
ed for the second time leaders of
the state of New York had,
against their VIII, accepted man
named Roosevelt on the national
ticket. The late Thomas Platt
was reluctant to accept Theodore
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
Aged Garrard Man Dies

Lancaster, Ky, July = James
Littrell, one of the oldest men in
Garrard county, who recently eel
ehrated his 85th birthday, is dead
at his home at Lloyd, seven miles
north of here. He was a farmer
and stock man of~this county for
40 years, having lately retired on
account of failing health. He is
survived by two children, Mrs. ]
X, Simpson, of Coy, and d. F
Littrell, of Lexington. He had
been married four times.
James Scott, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Scott, Of Guy
Garrard county, is dead after sew
eral months illness of tuberculo-
Sis. He was "a years old.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
All Harmony Now

> tBy Associated PreSSl
SanFrancisco, July T. While
the delegates to the Democratic
convention scrambled on out
bound trains today, Democratic
leaders are e1ated over the har-
monious spirit that marked the
last hours of the convention. 1t is
generally agreed that the conven-
tion was great success, and in
the nomination of Roosevelt for
vice president by acclamation fol-
lowing the withdrawal of all 9th
er candidates these leaders saw
evidence of differences disappear
ing and determination to work
hard for victory in the November
election.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
mo "FRONT PORCH
CAMPAIGN FOR COX
(By Associated Press)

Dayton, O., July 7-Gvernor
James M. Cox, Democratic presi-
Dental nominee, announced today
he will make no campaign plans
until he confers with party lead
ers, probably at the end of the
week. That his campaign will not
be of the "front porch variety,
planned by Senator Harding, the
Republican candidate. is inferred
from the telegram of acceptance
wired to the convention.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, vice pes
idential candidate, is due here
from San Francisco to map out
campaign plans with Governor
Cox.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
COX and ROOSEVELT
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Relative of the Great Teddy
But a Democrat--Wins Vice
Presidential Nomination

Roosevelt for the vice presiden-
tial place i'll 1900. and the Tamma-
ny organization was reported no
more favorably inclined to accept
f. ID. Roosevelt.
Franklin d. Roosevelt accept
ed by acClamation as Democracy S
candidate for the vice presidency
at san Francisco yesterday, is the
assistant secretary of the navy,
and is recognized as one of the
most capable men i'll Washington.
His home state i New York.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
DISREGARD OF
RyLESAT BEACH
Government May Cause Arrest
Fer This Dangerous Practice
At Roonesboro

Government rules are being
broken at Boonesboro Beach, &C
cording to statements of repre-
sentatives of the government as
we'll as the pleasure resort, and
the fact that there Is and has been
considerable dredging causes a
change in the river channel.
thereby making it dangerous for
bathers to go beyond he lines, is
admitted readily. and with en-
phasis. 1t is said that despite the
effots of guards. there is a per
sistent pactice among men and
boys especially to go beyond the
prohibited line. leaving the waters
of the beach and entering into the
waters of the government, where
extensive work has been done.
DR.. D. ]. Williams. as well as a
government employ stated today
that there had been changes in the
river. owing to the dredging. and
that youths, barely able to swim,
in some instances. would watch
the guards and slip into the deep
water apparently for amusement,
not ealizing the danger. Arrests
will perhaps follow a continuation
Of this dangerous practice. The
temperature of the water changes
there and is very cold in places,
rendering a bather very liable to
cra nlDS
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
EstiH Man May Die

News from the hospital in Lex
ington is that Luther Young. 18.
who was shot by John Enbry at
Miller's creek ferry, Estill county
Sunday, is believed to be fatally
shot, as his lower limbs are para
lyzed and his condition critical.
Embry, who was shot by Young,
and who is alsoSat the St. Joseph
hospital, is reported as doing well.
Nesbit Rryanr, who was shot at
Ravenna Sunday morning by an
officer when he is said to have ig-
nored a command to halt, is also
improving.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
$1,000 ''cLEANED
up BY INFIRMARY

Under Miss Helen Bennett 5
able leadership, tag day for the
furnace fund for the P. A. c. in
frmary was great success. The
goal was $1,000 and canvassers
went over the top, and then some.
The management is deeply in
debted to the public for it splen-
did cooperation and the young
ladies who did the soliciting re-
ported they found ready response
and, better still, cheerful givers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
NOTICE TO WATER CON
SlIMERS

Sprinkling rates have been
made for use Of hose while
held IN hand and can be used
only during daylight hours.
Some consumers leave hose
running and waste much wa
ter. It requires coal which
costs SLIPPER ton to pump wa
fer and the coal Is hard 10 get.
even at that price. The income
Of tie Water Company Is, not
n1ecting Its expenditures at
this time and the only re-
course 1t has Is to raise rates.
10 be saving water by not US
ing it except for necessary
purposes IS the only way to
prevent a raise Of rates. Wa
ter will be turned of without
further notice when found
running.
Richmond Water & Light Co.
Incornorated
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
Cox Likes Running Mate
(By Associated Pressl

IBy ASSOclattd FIesSI
Dayton, Ohio July 7-"Cox and
Roosevelt = that's catchy, isn't
it ?" commented Governor Cox to-
day. He appeared well pleased in
the selection by the convention.
He admitted he is not intimately
acquainted with Roosevelt, bur
declared him to be a vigorous,
outstanding, courageous, progress
sive Democrat, and a good run
ming mate for me"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE FISCAL COURT
Big Volume OF Business Disposed
Of-Contract For Red House
Bridge Let-Other Matters

The Madison fiscal court met
yesterday at 10 O'Clock. and after
the reading of the minutes of the
Tune term by County Clerk ]. w.
Maupin. and thier approval, pro-
ceeded with the usual business of
approving various claims, cover
ing general expenditures and road
and bridge expenses for the past
month. A number of persons ap-
peared before the court, among
them being William J. Gooch. of
Coyle asking that portion Of
road No. 10Y be relocated so as
to relocate it away from the
creek. The matter was referred
to the county Judge and county
road engineer for investigation.
Mrs. Anna Davis asked for a
contribution by the county on the
building OF stone wall near East
fork of Otter creek on the Red
House pike, but this was refused
upon a roll call.
A communication, from Col. H.
B. Hanger was read by Judge
Pice in which he called attention
to the bad condition of the Lex
ington pike. between Richmond
and Clay's Ferry, but no action
was taken on the matter of the
Improvement of this road, as it
is effected by the new road laws.
and it IS the purpose of the court
to request the new state highway
commission ard highway com
missioner. Joseph S. Boggs. to
give preference to this road III
improvements by the state under
the new law which designates 81
miles of road in Madison county
as a part of the state highway
system.
The county road engineer was
directed to advertise for bids for
the Improvement Of the roads in
which changes to eliminate grade
.cossings near Red House were or
dered made by the county court,
and bids for the work will be op-
ened at special meeting Of the
court on July 20, at which time a
contract will be let if satisfac-
tory bid is secured.
Plans and specifications cover
ing the improvements contem-
plated have been prepared and fl
ed with the court by the county
road engineer and were approved.
At the afternoon session of the
court H. B. Forbes submitted
plans and drawings covering the
section of the proposed. concrete
bridge at Red House and was
awarded the contract at his bid
of$9, $50, which also includes the
building of a small bridge near
C. w. Cobb's residence, and the
head walls on the new pike east of
the railroad and north Of Red
House. The Red'House bridge will
consist of four spans of 80 feet
each, REINFORCED concete floor on
concrete piers, with 10 feet OF
roadway and will be erected sub
stantially in conformity with the
state highway departments re-
qufrements as to strength and
pattern.
Work will be started on this
bridge as soon as material can be
secured, which will probably be
in about 40 days.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
RUSS ATTACK POLES
IN Big OFFENSIVE
lHx Assoc.ated Press)

Warsaw, July 7.-Along a 270-
mile front the Russian Bolsheviki
tack they have hurled against
the Polish lines in the northern
and southern fanKs the Poles re-
tored in the face of the superior
enemy forces. On the northern
sector. however, fierce strug-
gle is going on, Poles still hold
ing the lines.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
Today's Livestock Markets

Cincinnati, July 7.-Hogs stea-
dy; Is cents lower; Chicago 10
cents higher; good cattle and
calves steady; good lambs so
higher; Jersey 81 higher.
Cattle 400; slow; unchanged +;
hogs 1900; steady; unchanged ;
sheep $500; unchanged; lambs
IA.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
COX GOES TO BAT At
ONCE FOR SUFFRAGE
(By Associated Pressl

Dayton, O.. July I'm tele-
gram to Frank Looney, chairman
of the Democratic State Central
Committee, of Louisiana, Govern
or Cox, presidential candidate, to-
day expressed the opinion it is the
duty of the Louisiana legislature
to ratify the woman suffrage
amendment Immediately.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

WANTED door man at the
.Alhambra and Opera House, one
who will help in the mornings
with the janitor work and attend
to the posters I want a middle
aged or married man who Will
appreciate a good steady job. No
others need apply. Salary SIS per
week. See Miss Ward, Mgr. 1854
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

into the struggle and d>stood unwa-
veringly with those who were
making and keeping America rea-
dy to do her great task. The nom
ination will be received with JOY
and pride in Ohio and he3country
will find him an aggressive Dem
ocrat with a record of achieve
ment."
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

A sudden hail might ruin your
tobacco crop at any moment. See
/. p. Evans. She Insurance man,
Of Richmond, and get 2 pclicv t.
protect your crop. I6I-6
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

Today in the Madison quarter
ly court, James Blythe, admins
tator of the estate of David Krei-
ger, filed suit for 500 on prom
isory note against Schuyler Nc
Kinney. and George White.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

"That's fine, that's great" saio
Gilbert Cox, father of Governor
Cox, upon being informed of his
sons nomination for president Of
the United States by the Demo
Gratis.
At noon today the street car
strike at Dayton, O., was called
off, and adjustment being made.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

A sudden hail might ruin ycur-
tobacco crop at any moment. See
L. p. Evans, the Insurance Man,
of Richmond, and get a policy
to protect your crop. s6l-6
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

Hail Insurance is the best in
vestment you can make right
now to guarantee that youth
make nice profit from your to-
bacco crop. Don't put It of. See
L. p. Evans today. 1915
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07
PRAYER Circle Meeting

The regular prayer circle will
meet at the Episcopal church on
Thursday moring at the usual
hour. Everybody invited
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

Hail Insurance Is the best IN
vestsneat you can make right
now to guarantee thas you'll
make a nice profit ON your tobac-
co crop. See l.. P. Evans today.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-07

Amy day naw ~e'rS liable TO
have q heavy ha;Istorm, and to-
becco would be hit hard. If you
carry hail insurance policy with
l.. p. Evans. the Jnsarance Man
of Richmond, you're safe. 161-s