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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
PERSONAL

here recently
Mr.. L. M.,Young was critically i'll
last Sunday.
Mrs. W. S. Chapman is visiting in
Springfield.
Mrs. Lawrence Pickett is victim
OF the mumps.
Mrs Horace Jefferies was quite sick
a few days last week.
kchelcie Barger and wife have re-
turned from Corbin.
Mr.. o. C. Pace, who sells fertilizers,
was in Columbia recently.
Mrs. W. 1. Fraser has returned
from visit to Indianapolis.
Mr.. A. Isaacs, Berea, was at the
Jeffries Hotel fewsdays ago.
Mr.. Ernest Miller, Greensboro, was
on our streets few days since
Mr. John f. PIatt, Louisville, was
in this community few days ago.
Mr.. J. II. Hagan, Lebanon, made a
visit to Columbia few days ago.
DR.. Il. W. Depp practiced his pro-
fession all last week at Russell Springs
Mr. ]. Il. Pickett, of Campbells-
vile, was here a few days of last
week.
Mr.. Joe. Sims, the tombstone man,
was here, from Lebanon, few days
since.
Mr.. Edward Hamlett spent last
Saturday and Sunday with friends in
Danville.
Mr.. j. @. Alexander, the we'll
known commercial traveller, was here
last week.
Mr.. Ray Flowers returned. last
week, from business trip to john
son county.
Mr.. G. W. Whitlock, Campbellsville,
was, supplying our grocerymen one
day last week.
Mr.. A. j. Christie, Oil City, H.,
was registered at the Jeffries Hotel
last Wednesday.
Mrs. FetnalE ubank, who spent the
winter in Florida, reached home last
Thureday night.
Messrs T. w. Buchanan, r. ]. Lyon
S. E. and Robert Kerr, Campbellsville,
were here Monday.
Mr.. Edgar Royse, who is principal
of the school at Boston. KY, was at
home last Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. W. r, Lyon, Camp
bellsviIle, spent last Thursday with
friends inSColumbia,
Miss Maud Griffith, of Auburn, KY.
is visiting Mrs. 81. W. Depp. She
formerly taught here.
Mrs. Mary Cheatham was agar
taken very i'll last Sunday and train
ed nurse was ordered.
Mr.. Omer Goode was over, from
Campbellsville, taking orders 70
hardware, few days since.
Mr.. ]. d. Sharp came in last Mon
day, renewing his subscription saying
II could not make crop without tn
News"
Mrs Geo. W. Staples, of the firm O
Russell & Co., returned from tn
Louisville and Carbohydrates tn
latter part-of last week.
Mr.. ]. B. Coffey and Mr.. W. {
YanHoy made a business trip to Lei
ington last week. While out Nj
VanHoy sold horse for $3.50.
Mrs. e B. Cheatham, who lives
the Bliss neighborhood, and who ha
been quite sick for several month
does not show marked improvement
Mr.. Gordon Montgomery, Of tn
bar, and Mrs. Abba Eubank were
Campbellsyille last Thursday, takir
depcsitioHs, the latter the Examiner.
Messrs. S. e. Shively, Curtis He
derson and Ernest Harris made
business trip to the bluegrass. la
week. Mr. Henderson was in que
of an oil rig.
Mr. J. H. Ritehey and daughte
Miss Alleene, came up from Burke
vile last Friday MissAlleene will l
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
Why MIR. N. Windsor Or. ~ Put Up
with Rats foF-Years

''Years ago got some rat poison. which nearly
killed our fine watch dog. We put up with rats
until friend told me about Rat-Snap. 1t surely
kills rats. though house pets won't touch it." Rats
dry up and leave no smell Prices. 3Sc. Csc. $1.25.
Sold and guaranteed BY
Evening star., 1921-01-02
Mn1uel0us Dresses at the price

There IS no other word to
express it.
We could write a page about
this dress sale, but we prefer
that you see the dresses.
We know you'll agree that,
though dress sales are not infre=
quent, it has been years since really
tine dresses like these have sold at
any such figure.
Evening star., 1921-01-02
The variety is large

~ VoA IVY 10 ldI XC
there are heavy quality
Tricotines, richly embel=
lished with beading or em=
broidery, in contrasting
colors. Beautiful Taffeta
and Satin Dresses in staple
shades, with bouffant hip
lines, "puffs and ruffs,"
and tered skirts; then
handsome Wool Velour
Ore s, in deep, rich
shades-plenty of brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
WITHOUT CLUE ID
 6 TRAIN ROBBERS
Eight Registered Pouches Taken and S2OO in Express
 Loot Obtained
By AsanciatAti Prsss

Memphis, July 23.-Federal off cials and special agents of the Mis- souri Pacific railway, tonight admit ted that they were without clues to the Identity of the six masked ban dits, who last night held up north bound Missouri Pacific train No. 205, and footed the mail and express cars near VanndaIe, Ark.
 Three persons suspected of connec- ton with the holdup were arrested by deputy sheriffs at an early hour this morning between Vanndale and Harrisburg, Ark. They were driving through the country and could give no satisfactory account of their movements, officers said. After being questioned at Wynn, Ark, by rail- road special agents and postoffice inspectors, 1t was stated that there were no grounds for holding them in connection with the robbery Search of the territory between Vanndale and Memphis Is still be- ing made and all approaches to Memphis from the Arkansas side are still being guarded in the hope tnar the bandits will attempt to cross the river.
 Investigation today indicates that the express loot obtained by the rob- bers will not exceed $200 as num- Der of weekend pay rolls which are usually carried to lumber camps along the line, were not on the train last night. No check of the mail missing has yet been made. Eight pouches of registered mail were taken by the bandits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
TO GIVE TREASURY
 ATTITUDE TOWARD LOAN NEGOTIATIONS
Rr A.sociated Fress

Washington, July 23.-Secretary Mellon has started work on mem orandum to be presented to the Sem ate finance committee next week set ting forth how far the treasury con- siders itself committed to the nego- tiations of the Wilson administration with referentce to the funding of the nations loans to Europe.
 The treasury is understood to take the general position that negotia- tions of former Secretaries Glass and Houston with the representatives or the allied governments were merely in the nature of discussions leading up to a settled scheme. The treas- ury, however, is understood to view differently the mater of the British accumulated interest, on which there was an understanding for deferment involving all the loans.
 Since payment of the accumulated interest on the British debt now has been deferred for more than two years. it was explained. 1t would ap- pear that such an understanding was tacitly in effect, though this gov ernment might have the right to de- mand interest payments at any time.
 Negotiations with the allied nations on the funding scheme for the pres ent are at a standstill and it was stated authoritatively today that the treasury would await the action or Congress in defining its powers Tn the matter before discussions would be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
EUROPE SEES NEW WORLD ORDER IN
 COMING PARLEYS
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to those of England and Japan com bined. most impregnaby fortify the Panama canal to insure uninter- rupted communication between the oceans, create an army of several millions, devise improved artillery. munitions and gases and become a first class military power, not for conquest as was the case with Flu ropes military powers, but to pro- tect her own interests and 10 main- tain the open door in Asia.
 President Harding and also Sec retary Hughes, whom the world quickly recognized as a far-seeing statesman, rightly think their coun- try must not take such course un- less a friendly agreement should prove impossible.
 The Washington conference will open more auspiciously than that of versailles, for good will, not trick cry, reason, not force and vengeance will dominate. The British imperial conferences showed how opposed Canada, Australia. New Zealand and even South Africa were to an alli- ance with the yellow people of the Pacific. Lloyd George is too canny not to perceive that these countries would be lost to the empire if when the IlrSl JdpdHeSS cdiiHoH opeHeu fire against Americsa, London or dered even a benevolent neutrality toward Japan.
 The British premier now seeks to give dominion rights to Ireland as the first step toward a solid friend ship with America. Such an under standing would constitute power such as the earth has never seen, a power which could disarm all na- tions and force restraint on The Jap anese ambition, and could teach the European continent that its days of colonial expansion are over and that the axis of human progress has been displaced.
 There would be danger In too hasty attempt to Ameri6anize China, whose youth has much to learn Of her greatness and imperishable wis., dom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
WANTS JAPAN TO GO TO WASHINGTON |
 WITH CLEAN HAND,
(Continued from Page one)


 policy towards China and Siberia a the forthcoming conference" he de clared. James F. Abbott. the Amerisa comme real attache at Tokio, who re gently returned from Chits. reservel his views for official presentation d Washington, for which city he vii leave at an early date.
 The newspaper, Yomi -Uri shim bun. believed to be interpreting th official view, predicts that the can cellation of the Ishii-Lansing agree ment will be the outcome of the con ference. as it IS not favored by tn, Americans. In this connection off cials lave informed the corresponder that Ja pans special position in cln and the Far East generally is So self e9 id"n; t@at it did not need aif' yua tion.
 With reference to armament. th, Yumi- Pri Shimbun, in addition 10 th, limtat CT. for abolition of fortif fica, irons n the stands in the Pacific. ac. nands de limitation of the areas 10 b, guarded by the various navies. l says n thi sdemand 1t has off'cl. support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
LITTLE GIRL KILLED BY PLAYMATE WHILE
 PLAYING WITH GUN

Tuscaloosa, July 23.-(special)- Jewell Barton, 7-year-old daughter of Bud Barton, was accidentally shot and killed late Friday afternoon by her cousin and playmate, Macon Ten rehill, age 6. The accident occurred several miles from the city on the Birmingham road. The children had been playing in the woods near their home and had come to the house of one of their parents to ask for some thing to eat. Jewell took her seat OH plank that had been left in the front yard, while the little boy sat on the concrete steps. The child see- ing a shotgun at hand, picked it up and commenced to play with it. Not Knowing anything about gun. the weapon was suddenly discharged, the entire load entering the breast of the little girl, killing her instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
White Women Tied to
 Tree and Whipped by Masked Men Last Night
Man and Woman Accused of Friendly Relations With Me- groes Taken in Automobiles to Lonely Spot and Whip
 ped-Denial of Charges Made by Woman

If I get killed. One man said he was from Ohio.
 T had a presentiment that some thing awful was going to happen to me Last Tuesday night. six years after my husband was shot and killed by a negro, I was sitting in my chair when I felt as though had been shot through the head. inst knew something was going to happen"
 Mrs Alexander reported her whip ping to police headquarters about 11:30 last night, when she returned to her home Taylor and Payne, motor scouts, investigated No clue has been found.
 Mrs. Alexander has been living in Birmingham about IS years, coming here from Springfield, Mo. Her par ents are both dead and she has no relatives living. She was married about II years ago.
 The woman is about five feet, four inches tall and weighs about 13o pounds. She gave out her story in nervous manner, almost incoherent at times. She stoutly maintained her innocence and declared she was not going to budge from her home. Cooley Hetieent
 Cooley was very reticent when four city detectives questioned him about the affair. He stated that he had been whipped at place outside the city limits He told officers he had been warned two weeks ago to move from the community. but had treated the threat as a joke. He said he called Birmingham taxi cab company and came home In the car, also paying for the woman.
 Late last night Cooley was in the back of his store cutting meat. He refused to state whether he would leave Birmingham, as he said he had been warned to do.
 Negroes around the store and in the community where Cooley lived were huddled around their house un- til late hour last night. Several had seen the masked men enter the store and march away with Cooley. Many wild stories were circulated.
 Neither police nor detectives have any clue as to the masked men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
Stage Set for Auto
 Dealers Contention
 at Coden Tomorrow

Mobile, July 23.-(Specia1. .)-Dele- gates to the semi-annual convention of the Alabama auto dealers, which convenes at Coden on Monday for q two days session, began arriving here in autos this afternoon and left at once for the seashore resort.
 It is expected that the majority of the visitors will have arrived at Golden by Sunday night. An impor- tant subject for discussion at the convention on Monday will be that of good roads in the state of Alabama. and the convention Is expected to take some action with regard to par ticipating In the campaign for the issuance of good roads bonds in the event that the Alabama legislature is called into special session by Cover nor Kilby.
 The speakers before the convention include A. R. Kroch of Chicago; Sem ator Edward A. O'Neal, Florence; w.. s. Keller, state highway commits sioner, Montgomery; J. H. Lyons, at torney for the association, Mobile :; Sidney J. Bowie, Birmingham; Reese Adamson, Birmingham; James J. A. Fortier, New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
ULSTER NOT CONCERNED
Not Interested In British-Sinn Fein
 Negotiations
Ry Aseociated Press

Belfast, July 23.-Ulster at the mo- ment is not concerned with the ne- gotiations being carried on by the British government with the Sinn Fein, 1t is declared in unionist guar ters here. These negotiations, 1t Is generally assumed by the public. deal with fiscal and financial questions. It is conceivable, political circles say. that in certain eventualities Ulster would become involved, but that stage of the proceedings has not been reached.
 Fresh developments in the politi- cal situation here were lacking to- day. No anxiety was expressed in unionist quarters, because they re- gard the position of Ulster as secure holding that there is no question either of the granting of a republic or of the abandonment of the north ern Irish parliaments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
BLOCKADE COAST IN EFFORTS TO
 TRAP RYE FLEET
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liquor. the marks on the cases and bottles indicating that it came from Bermuda and the West Indies.
 In the opinion of the federal pro- hibition enforcement officials the Jennie T. received her freight from larger craft somewhere off the Long Island shore. probably just out side the three mile limit. The Jennie T. they point out, Is too small a vessel to make voyage fro either Bermuda or the Bahamas with as heavy freight as the raiding party found on board this morning.
 Capt. Joseph Miller of the auxii- iary fishing sloop Jennie T was cargo of contraband liquor at Lighthouse Point early this morning, in statement to the Register to- night, said he had been approached by a stranger at Block Island and offered $50 a day if he would pick up a cargo at sea and successfully deliver 1t to this port.
 Accepted Proposition
 According to Captain Miller's statement, the stranger. a tall, dark man, wearing a dark blue suit with little stripe in 1t, approached him when he got into Block Island after a fishing trip last Thursday, and asked him if he wanted to make little money. According to the stranger, Captain Miller was to fol- low a course he would set and pick up a cargo at sea and If everything went all right he would pay $50 for an eight-hour day. Captain Miller states he accepted the proposition and started off from Block Island just as it was getting dark. They went out to sea in a southerly di- rection for two hours. Then. accord ing to the captain. they came upon schooner which was lying in wait for them.
 The schooner had two masts and there were lot of men on board. Captain Miller and his helper were told to go down In the cabin and mind their own business. He stated that he could hear the men loading the boat, filling the hold and then putting on a deck load. When this was finished, Captain Miller headed the Jennie T for shore. The stran- ger laid out the course and told Mil Ter. according to his statement, just how to steer and how to get into New Haven harbor, which Captain Miller stated he had never entered before. According to the captain, when they reached the dock, every thing was in readiness for unloading, with trucks and men waiting
 Captain Miller has as yet been un- able to arrange bond for his release His helper, who Captain Miller states went for a walk while the boat was being unloaded, has not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
ST. STEPHENS ROAD ROUTE CHOSEN BY THE STATE BODY
Commission Hears Argu- ments on ChaIkviIIe and TruSsviIIe Routes and
 Reserves Decision

Mobile, July 23.-(Special. )-The state highway commission, sitting in Mobile for the first time, late today unanimously declared in favor of the St. Stephens road route for the build ing of a modern highway. The ses- aion of the commission was a stren- nous one. The commission had to listen to two factions, one in favor of the Telegraph road route along the river and the other the St. Stephens highway. which passes through the towns of Toulminvilie, Prichard and Plateau. The arguments on both sides were long and hotly debated.
 At the conclusion of the session the members of the state commission left for Coden, where they will in- spect the oyster reefs and shrimpins grounds at the invitation of John II. Wallace, state conservation commis- sioner.
 The highway commissioners saw the port facilities and the shipbuild ing plants at Chickasaw from the launch Messenger, as the guests of Collector of Port Joseph H. Lyons. Delegations from other counties were heard at the morning ses5ioa of the commission.
 Borden Burr, George Ross and White Gibson, representing two fac- tions of Jefferson county, aired po- litical differences in the imperial county, while seeking to have the commission select the so-called Chalkvile route on the one hand and the Trussville rout on the other as the proper road for a route to connect with St. Clair county. This matter was taken under advisement. The commission ordered survey made of a project Washington county asked for, by R. M. Pierson.
 It was decided to survey project in Pickens county requested by Judge Robertson. The commission authorized that bids be asked for the Buffer Underwood road in Choctaw county. the request coming from w. J. Dansby, representative in the leg islature from that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
IN HARD LUCK
Rum Runners Have Difficulties In
 Landing Cargoes
By Associated Press


 Washington. July 2s.-Liauor smu gglers were said today by coast guard officials to be creeping up the Atlantic coast, forced by the difficult ties of rail transportation of liquor to transfer their activities from the more favorable southern waters.
 Commenting on recent reports of rum runners operating off Long Island, Atlantic City and other north ern shores. officials said the shift In the scenes of activity was due to in- creasing success in prohibition Of liouor shipments by rail from Flor ida, Florida waters, 1t was asserted, are infested with swift liquor craft. but vessels are being seized every day, which Is adding to the hazard of bringing in intoxicants, while the uncertainty of moving the cargoes after they are landed has become very great Officials explained that as a result smugglers are seeking to but liquor ashore In the secluded coves near the more importants."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
COAL PLANT FIRED ON BY
 UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS
Rx Associated Press

Williamson, w. Va, July 2S.-The Lynn Coal and Coke company, at Lynn, w. Va, near Williamson, was fired on by unidentified persons to- night according to word received by state police headquarters here. detachment of state troops has been sent to the scene, which IS In the trouble zone of the Mingo county coal mining region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
NEGRO CARVED AND
 ROBBED BY WOMAN

Robert Thomas, a negro, was badly cut about the head and face by an unidentified negro woman who robbed him of about s7.5o at the cor ner of Seventh alley and Fourteenth street north. about 9:30 o'clock last night.
 Thomas told Investigating officers that he was walking down the street when the negro woman called to him. He said he went over to the mouth of the alley to see what she wanted and that she jumped on him with a razor. He was taken to the Hillman hospital, where his wounds were dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
WAVES PRELIMINARY

Morgantown. N. C., July 2S.-Sid- ney Kinkaid, Burke county commis- sioner. in jail charged with the mur- der of his wife, whose throat was cut at their country home Monday night, today, waived preliminary ex- animation and was ordered by So- licitor Huffman to be held without bail for the next term of criminal court, to convene August 1. Upon Solicitor Huffman's arrival today from Lincolnton kinkaid communi- cated his wish to waive preliminary hearing. His wish was granted. While the prisoner is man of means, he has not employed counsel nor shown any special concern as to his fate, according to Jail attend ants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
Deaths

James A. Moran-The body of James A. Moran. age 43, who died Friday at his home in California, will be z- brought to Birmingham for burial and wil arrive here about wednes- day. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Lige Loy. Tho deceased Is survived by his mother, sister. Mrs. I. R. Wharton, and brother. Barney P. Morgan.
 Charles B. Riddle-The body of Charles B. Riddle, age 75. retired manufacturer and lumberman, who died Friday at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Katie Burdette, 2920h Juniper avenue, will be sent to Talladega this morning by Johns for burial. He is survived by two sons, Charles B. Riddle, Jr., of New Orleans. and Ralph w. Riddle of New York, and his daughter. Mrs. Burdette, of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
NEGRO STABBED TO
 DEATH-THREE HELD

William Alexander, negro, SIT Twelfth street, south. was stabbed near the heart, which resulted all most immediately in his death about l:15 o'clock this morning. Bessie and Lillie Oden, negro women, and Alfred Oden, a negro man, who are said to have been in the house with Alexander when he met his death, are now all three being held in the city jail under charges of murder. Emergency Call Officers Ives and Wiseman investigated the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT

Montgomery. July 2S.-tSpecial)- Report of their work during past l2 months will be submitted by county health officers at special meeting to be held in Montgomery, July 70 and 26, in which meeting heads Of all departments of the state beard of health will also participate. The various problems of the county health officers will be discussed and an ex- tension of their work for another year planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
CROOK AS BANK EXAMINER.

Montgomery, July 23.-(SpeciaL)- Lewis Crook of Evergreen was ap- pointed member of the board of state bank examiners. Saturday, by State Superintendent of Banks H. H. Montgomery. MT. Crook will sue ceed v. H. Northcutt. who has re- signed to accept a position as national bank examiner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
AGREE TO REDUCTION

New York, July 23---The Brooklyn Rapid Transit company. which operates most of the trolleys, ele- vated and subway lines in Brooklyn. and subways in Manhattan, today am nounced that wages would be re- duced 10 per cent August 5. The em- ployes agreed to the reduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-24
GALLOWAY FUNERAL TO-DAY

Gadsden, July 23.--The remains Of Tom Galloway, who was shot and killed at the home of Howard Clan ton Thursday afternoon late by the 13-year- old son of Clanton, will be in- tered at Bethany church Sunday morning at II o'clock, Rev. James May conducting the services.