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I. Prints More Farm News and Read by More Farmers Than any Other Country Paper in the State. THE INTERIOR ESTABLISHED 1860-55th YEAR. NO. 46.

STANFORD, LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1914 TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS JOURNAL Photo copyright, 1914, by American Press Association. Guarding Waterworks Outside Vera Cruz Here are shown United States sailors in a trench guarding the water supply of Vera Cruz. It was reported that Mexicans were about to cut off the supply of the city, and a force was immediately sent to protect it. BLOCKADE OFF AT TAMPICO Huerta Suspends Order Which Brings Relief to Washington Officials Washington, June 8-Rear Admiral Badger cabled the Navy Department late to-night that the Mexican Federals gunboats Bravo and Zaragosa left Tampico for Puerto Mexico at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Orders Foreign Minister Rulz at Mexico City, transmitted from Vera Cruz to Tampico by the wireless instruments of American warships, gave the Mexican commander their first news of the pension of the proposed blockade of Tampico and directed them to return to Puerto Mexico.

Gen. Huerta's order today suspending the order to blackade Tampico against the delivery of ammunition by the Fariny Antilla to the Constitutionalists served to dispel apprehension over a new crisis between the United States and the Huerta Government which had threatened mediation of Mexican afThough Washington officials expressed satisfaction over Huerta's action, it was persistently suggested outside of official circles that the blockade had been suspended only conditionally as a result of conference between the South American mediators and the Mexican and American delegates at Niagara Falls, and that the Antill's cargo of arms might not be delivered at Tampico at this time. It was said the Antilla might be delivered in Her course through with officials of the Line, her owners and an American corporation: President Wilson Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels gave evidence of great relief over the late developments which, temporarily at least, have averted another clash at arms. From no official source here could confirmation be procured of the reports that Huerta had an understanding, with the mediators or the which would assure that the Antilla's cargo tives of the Constitutionalists in Washwould not be delivered. Representaington were inclined to the belief that the ammunition would be landed at Tampico.

but they divurged no direct intormation upon which to base such an opinion. Meanwhile nothing has been heard from the Antilla, which is on the high seas due to arrive off Tampico Wednesdav morning. COURT STILL IN SESSION Two Railroad Cases Disposed ofGrand Jury in Session The Grand Jury met again Tuesday morning after an adjournment of about week They have been making investigations and it is thought that a great number of indictments will be gotten out this week. Last Saturday was taken up with the case of Inez Speigle against the C. N.

O. T. P. Ry. She was suing the railroad company for $15,000, as damage for the loss of her fingers that were cut off by the train.

The verdict was rendered in favor of the defendant. The case of C. R. Brawner, of McKinney against the C. N.

T. P. who had a mule killed on the railroad was also decided in favor of the defendant. As the I. goes to press the case of R.

S. Scudder, of McKinney against the L. railroad company is being tried. FOLLOW the crowd the opera house tonight to see that Warner 1cature. Where Farm Weath Grows In 1913 Missouri held first place in quality mules and second in number.

Texas led in number. Missouri was sixth in number of beef cattle on farms December 31, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and California leading her. In the number of hogs, she was led only by Iowa and Illinois. In horses, her rank was fifth; led by Illinois, Texxas, Iowa and Kansas. In Indian corn, which is the main feed for live stock, Missouri was led only by Illinois and Towa.

Kansas led the Union in wheat, California in citrus fruits, grapes, wine, olives, olive oil, apricots, prunes, peaches, English walnuts and manw other orchard fruits, and Texas in cotton and pecans. Arizona led in Egyptian cotton. All of the states named are traversed by the Santa Fe Railway. Picnic at Waynesburg July 4th. Herbert Reynolds, the popular young democrat and farmer of the southern section of this county, was up.

last week on business. While here he said that the people of Waynesburg have decided to hold another picnic at that point on July 4th whihe will be a hummer and very largely attended. Higgins Cottage Brings $1,798 The cottage on East Main street, long occupied by the late Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins, as a home was sold at executor's sale Monday at public auction for 21.798. M.

D. Elmore, whose home adjoins the place on the east, bought it fter spirited bidding. The place brought a splendid price. This Paper Stops When Your Time is up Watch the Date On Label and Renew Your Subscription Promptly. LANCASTER MARSHAL BADLY SHOT BY NEGRO Visitors Here Court Day Tell Conflicting Stories of Affair -Chance For Recovery.

Luther Herron, City Marshal of Lancaster, lies at the point of death in the hospital there as a a a a a a result of three bullet wounds, inflicted by Robert Stranger a negro- with the ofifcer's, own pistol. The fearful affair took place late Sunday afternoon, and caused a lot of excitement. coming to Stanford from Lancaster Monday, told several stor of the tragedy, one of which exonerates negro to a large the other makes the acse him. According to one story told, the was called down to the Marshal, the negro portion of Lancaster, on Sunday afternoon. Some one phoned to the officer that John Gibbs.

another negro, had been slapping a woman. The officer went to the scene at once and found Gibbs with the Strange negro. Both are said to be very worthless characters. Marshal Herron attempted to place Gibbs under arrest, when he ran off, and the Strange negro said to laughed at the officer. The latter have, reprimanded him and upon his becoming insulting and abusive, placed him under arrest.

The Strange negro protested that he had not harmed the woman, but the officer took him in charge for his insolence, and started to the jail with him. They had gone but a short distance when the prisoner tried to get away, but the of-: ficer drew his revolver, and subdued him. Mr. Herron is said to have placed his gun under his left arm and start. ed on again with Strange, when the negro grappled with him suddenly, seized the gun, and stepping back fired four shots in quick succession at Mr.

Herron. Three bullets struck him and he went down in a heap. One bullet entered about the temple and penetrated his head, another also struck the head and the third struck him below the heart, ranged upward and came out under the right shoulder blade. According to another story which itors here Monday told, the officer became angry when a number of negroes laughed when Gibbs got away seizing Strange, the closest to him and told him that. he would arrest him.

Strange is said to have tried to get away but the officer drew his revolver and threatened to kill him if he ran, meanwhile hitting him over the head with it, and is said to have threatened to take him up the allev and kill him. He is. said. to have thereupon stuck his pistol under his left arm, and started off dragging the negro with his right hand. The negro was scared to death.

this informant said, and suddenly whirled on the officer, and grabbed the revolver himself and began shooting. So far as known the only eyewitnes. ses to the affair were negroes, and the exact and true story of the unfortunate affair will probably not known until the trial is held. that mediately after tire a shooting that Strange ran to the jail and told -Jailer Ross 10 open up for him and put him inside; that he had probably killed Mr. Herrin down the alley and, bettas ew alown: there after him.

He also handed over Herron's revolver' and was locked un Late reports from Lancaster are to the officer that the Marshal has a good I cliance to recover. One of the bullas which struck him in the left temple, at the right temple, without inflicting a mortal injury, it is believed, while the other bullet which struck him on the head merely caused a scalp wound on top. of his head. The ball which penetrated his body, went in under the heart. but did not enter the hollow, striking a rib.

and being deflected around to the back, coming out under the shoulder blade. Marshal Herron came to Lancaster from Harrodsburg where he had been chitf of police. He has officiated in like canacity in the Garrard capital for a number of years and was regarde as a first class officer. Bull Moose Won't Take the Bait A. dispatch from Louisville to the Lexington Leader, the only republican daily paper in the State, said Saturday: By the adoption of a resolution urging the nomination of a candidate for United States Senator for Kentucky and nominations for Congress from each of the eleven congressional districts, the fifth district Progressives, at a niceting held at the Galt House last night, indicated strongly that they will entertain no proposition from the republications from Louisville and throughout the State looking to an amalgation of the two parties.

The meeting was presided over by Burton Vance of the district committee, and was well- attended. The conference held by the Republicans at the Galt House Wednesday night, at which it was suggested that a committee be appointed to wait upon the Progressive leaders with a proposition that if the Progressives would agree not nominate a candidate for United States Senfrom Kentucky the Republicans would make no nomination for Congress from the 5th and probably other districts, was diseussed informally by the Progressives last. night, following which the resolution referred was adopted unanimously. A number of speeches were made, the tenor of all being that there is to be no compromise with the Republican party on the part of Progressives, that party preferring to go it alone organization, election. Horse Hurts Carrard Child The two-year-old child of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Rogers, of the Point Leav. ell section of Garrard county, was pawed by a horse while playing in the yard at its home. The mother of the child was also hurt by the animal when she ran to her little lad's assistance. The horse kicked her.

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Many severe cases of stomach trouble and constipation have been cured by the use of these tablets. They easy to take and most agreeable in effect. Sold by all dealers. STRONG IN LOUISVILLE Beckham's Friends Making Strong Organization in Falls City (From Louisville Post Political devefopments or great nificance cante Thursday morning when it was announced that the Lousupporters of former Governor J. C.

W. Beckham for the Demotratic nomination for Senator have united to pertect one of the strongest land most aggressive organizations that was ever formed in Louisville any candidate, and which includes not only dozens of the most influential political leaders of the local Democratic party, but lawyers, bankers business men of much prominence. At the request of Mr. Beckham, communicated through his. State managers and with the concurrences of the men who have decided to become active for Mr.

Beckham in the Louisville district, Mr. Edward P. Humphrey was Thursday morning requested to accept the chairmanship of the Beckham campaign in the city of Louisville, and he accepted for reasons given below. Among the men who are expected to take an active hand in crystalizing public sentiment for Mr. Beckham are Mr.

Edward T. Tierney, chairman the Board of Safety; Mr. James Brown, vice president of the National Bank of Commerce; County Clerk Pres. Ray, Judge H. Humphrey Judge Matt -O Doherty, Mr.

W. W. Davis, County Attorney A. Scott Bullitt, County. Jailer Charles C.

Foster and dozens of others. For number of weeks Mr. Beckham has been receiving the most entcouraging reports of the strength the sentiment behind him in the city of Louisville, and Tuesday of this week he communicated a request that Mr. E. P.

Humphrey be asked to ac. cept the chairmanship of the local campaign. This suggestion was immediately accepted by Mr. E. T.

TierMr. Brown and the other active friends of Mr. Beckham. Mr. Humphrey made the following statement to the Evening Post reporter: the matter: have agreed to accept the chairmanship of campaign for Mr.

Beckham in Louisville, for these tea sons: wish to help in bringing not oniy the Democratic party in. Louis ville but the whole city in closer touch with the prevailing sentiment in the State of Kentucky. Of the overwhelmstrength of Mr. Beckham in the State there is no question. It appears that he has almost equal strength in Louisvillt.

We will show in this campaign that Louisville is determined to keep step with the State." Mr. E. T. said: "I declared Beckham for the Tierney, Democratic, nomination for Sena. some weeks ago, and I have been as tonished by the strength of the Beckham movement in Louisville.

This is confined to no one class. Dozens of the strongest politicians are for Beckham, but equally significant 1S the fact that men who have heretofore refused to, have an sonde with litical organizations have agreed take part in a. sixty-day campaign for Mr. Beckham, and I believe that Mr. Beckham will.

carry Louisville, by running a the thousands. Now that Mr. Humphrey has. accepted the chairmanship, we will at once open local headquarters, secure a campaign secretary and office and organize Louisville for Beckham the First ward to the Twelfth." Mr. James B.

Brown is like Mr. Humphrey and other men who pro pose to be active. in the Beckham campaign. Mr. Brown is rarely able give more than a fraction of his time from business to governmental matters, but he considers Mr.

Beckham so much the strongest man available for Senator and his nomination important to Louisville, that It will assist in the campaign from the beginning. Mr. W. W. Davis said: "I several times interviewed by gentlemen.

who wished me to support a progressive for United States Senator, have told them that I am a Democrat and for Mr. Beckham for Senator and Mr. Sherley for Congress. Hr. Sherley's.

support. of President Wilson I have strongly and I have al. ways had the appearest admiration for Mr. Beckham. I am a Democrat, and will in the primary and' Sherley and 111 November for the same candidates." County Clerk Pres.

Ray, one of the most influential politiicans in the Democratic party in Louisville, declared for Mr. Beckham in the most emphatic terms Thursday morning and expressed much gratification of the success of the Beckham men in enlisting many men of prominence in the fight. Mr. Ray said: think the nomination of Mr. Beckham the best thing for the State and the best thing for the Democratic party.

His nomination will hold in our party of those former. Independents we have secured by giving a good local government. I think Mr. Beckham will sweep Louisville at the primary." Mr. Ray's open declaration for Mr.

Beckham created something like a panic among the few McCreary and Stanley men in the court house. As stated some weeks ago. Judge A. Humphrey has communicated to. Mr.

Beckham his best wishes in the contest and his assurance of support. County Attorney Scott Bullitt, who was appointed Sheriff in 1907 by Mr. Beckham, also stated that he is supporting the former Governor. Judge Matt O'Doherty in an active supporter of Mr. Beckham.

It is said to: be certain that Mr. Dugan, who is everywhere as one of the most capable organizers inside the Democratic party the city. will assist in organizing Beckham campaign. Mr. Dugan is considered by many the most thorouch political organizer in Louisville.

he has hundreds of friends. Another stalwart Louisville Democrat who is now an ardent advocate Gov. Beckham is Mr. John J. Bar-' who is chairman of.

the Fourth Fifth Ward Committees. Mr. Barry has the record of having never failed to carry the Fourth and Fifth wards in a contest. Mr. Barry says he intends 'to make campaign of his life for Governor Beckham.

and that he will set a new mark in the Fourth and Fifth wards. Can't Keep It Secret The splendid work of Chamberlain's Tablets is daily becoming more widely known. No such grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles has ever heen known. For sale by, all dealers. PENNY--FISHER WEDDING Beautiful Wedding Solemnized Last Week at Danville On last Saturday evening the wedding of Miss Cornie Penny, of Danville, to Richard McKenny Fisher, of this city, was solemnized at the Baptist church in Danville in the presence of a large crowd.

The bride is. the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Penny, of this city, while the groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Spears Fisher, of this city.

This couple have a host of friends here who will extend to them the heartiest congratulations upon their return. The account of the wedding as given in the Danville Advocate is as follows The wedding of Miss Cornie Penny, daughter, of city, Dr. to and Mrs. Richard W. B.

McKenny PenFisher. of Stanford, took place in the First Baptist church Saturday even8 o'clock, Dr. Cecil V. Cook officiating. The wedding party was preceded by the eight maids, four of whom proceeded down each aisle and formed a beautiful tableau on the steps entering the pulpit.

They were followed by the four little flower girls, each carrying a French basket of daisies. Misses Robbie and Mary Cooper. Penny, the maids of honor. followed the flower girls. The bride.

on her father's arm, entered and 'was met at. the altar the groom and his best, man, groom, Mr. Samuel where the Fisher, beautiful brother ring ceremony was performed. and After friends the wedding the bridal party repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs.

R. S. Lytle, on Lexington avenue, where a most elegant reception was given in honor of the young couple. The handsome home was beautifully decorated in bride's roses and ascension lilies. The ices were made into individual bisques, decorated 111 the colors of the various flowers.

One of the beautiful features of the occasion was when the bride ascended the steps in the hall and threw the bride's DOUquet to the eight bridesmaids. It was caught by Miss Lyle Cooper, of Stanford. The spacious church was decorated in daisies and ferns and presented a striking appearance of beauty. The bridesmaids were Miss Aubrey Wilhite, of Louisville. Miss Lyle Cooper, of Stanford, Misses Mary Rodes, Adeline Wiseman, Minnie Parker: Durham.

Moar Bell Robinson, Julia Allen and Margaret Harding. The little flower girls were Gladys Center, Alice Montgomery, Dorothy Mahan and Alice Bright. The bride wore white charmeuse, trimmed in shadow lace. She wore the pearls which were worn by her maternal grandmother at her wedding. The bridesmaids wore little Dutch caps.

The wedding march was rendered by Miss Emeline Harbison and Ann. Falkner sang a solo, Hoffman's Barcarole. The bride's shower bouquet of white roses and valley lilfes. The ushers were Messes. Gill CoopJohn McRoberts, of Danville, John" Sand W.

Pennington, of Stanford. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher left on the midnight train for Tate Springs, where they will spend some time, after which they will be at home in Stanford. Those that attended the wedding from Stanford, were Mr.

and Mrs. G. L. Penny, Mrs. Mary Pennv.

Mr. E. S. Fisher and son. Lud, Mr and Mrs.

Rob. ert Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Baughman, Mrs.

C. Hays Foster, Miss Mary Bruce. Miss Emma Hays and H. C. Carpenter.

McCreary in Bad in Clark Governor McCreary has anticipated the death of James H. Evans, Judge of Clark county, who is in poor health, and agreed to appoint Hon. John M. Stevenson, as his successor. This acGovernor was doubtless takthat the gun was loaded at both ends.

ett for political reasons, but it seems Judge Evans and his friends are highly incensed over the matter and will show old horse that there are politicians. in Clark county. It looks as though the erstwhile idol of Kentucky Democracy, is to use a homely expression, getting in worse every time. he makes a political move. It's a pity some Daniel does not arise who can give Governor a true interpretation of the handwriting on the Liberty Courier.

MOVING PICTURE SHOW. Will be Put on at Big Exposition to Advertise Kentucky A unique plan for raising funds for the erection of a Kentucky building at the Panama Pacific Expositon and at the time advertise Kentucky's resources and reveal the home life in this state, has been adopted by the State Commission. The plan is a moving picture exhibit. Those who wish to be. present in the moving picture show 111 the Kentucky building will be charged.

according to the number of feet of film they use. F. S. Hendrick, of the Washington Post staff, will make the pictures. He has already secured similar contract in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Senator Starling Marshall, of Henderson, and Representative Harry Myers, of Covington, memhers of the commission, gave their proxies to Chairman John Holland, who called on Governor McCreary in company with Mr. Hendrick and Jules Guthridge, representing the exposition company. Mr. Holland expressed the belief that $60,000 will be realized out of the venture. The Kentucky building will be made as homelike as possibleble, a rendezous for Kentuckians at exposition.

The department of education. forestry, geological survey and agriculture are planning exhibts. as well as many of the industries of the state: A room will be devoted to the moving picture show which will be a continuous performance, and expected to be one of the most valuable sections of the exhibit. Kentucky homes, fields, factories, schools, mines, polimeetings, distilleries and all the commercial activities of the state will he represented. Chamberlain's Colic.

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He was born old Sinking Valley, Pulaski county, May 18, 1838 and died of apoplexy at the home of his son Dr. W. H. Poynter at London. When he was a small child, his father.

jas. Poynter, moved and settied near Rockcastle Springs, where he spent his boyhood days and early manhood days. A good place to he born--free, independent, patriotic, jealous of the name Kentucky and its motto, "United we stand, divided we fall." When out country was rent in twain, and a call to arms was made, Bowling Poynter responded promptly, and served efficiently in the union army unt. he charged at Nashville for disability, and there he lay an invalid in the hospital for several months. After partially recovering he went on foot to Bowling Green, and by train to Louisville, where he was under care of physicians for a few weeks before returning home, by train to Lexington, by stage coach via Danville and Stanford to Somerset, then by few to Rockcastle Springs.

After a foot months he sufficiently recovered to enlist again with the government this time in the wagon service between Camp Dick Robinson and Cumberlana Gap, over the old Boone Trail, or Wilderness Road. The name Poynter is closely connect. ed with the early history of Kentucky. John Poynter, together with two of three brothers, landed from England at Cape Henry, Norfolk, about 1770 "The Great Woods," known as the Transylvania Country, and later Kentucky, was known far and wide among the early Virginia Colonists. Boone had blazed the trail, via Cumberland Gap.

which was easily followed, but hazardous and dangerous on account of so many hostile Indians. For protec. tion immigrants came in groups as military companies, under captains, Thus, thirty-six strong brave men under the leadership of Captain John Boyle, in 1780, allied by common agreement and using the motto which later became. the motto of our state, "United we stand divided we fall." settled on Dick's river. now Crab Orchard, county, and built a fort, or stockade, John Poynter, leaving his brothers to settle in Virginia, was one of the thirty-six and he remained here the rest of his life.

He married and raised a large family. Nancy Taylor, Peggy Bradley, and Wm. Jesse, John and Jas. Poynter. After his death his widow married Bowling Bullock, and them were born Rube.

Sallie, Gough, Vicic Taylor, and Tom Bullock. They moved to Sinking Valley, Pulaski county, where Jas. Poynter was raised and where in 1827 he was married to Katy Meece. To them were born Shelton, Jesse, Win. Henry, Bowling.

Nancy Stevens, Joseph. las Elizabeth Steele and Christine Brown Storm. Bowling was mafried to Matilda Storm in 1865 and were added to. his family: W. H.

ChrisGains. G. J. Kate, Cr and May Smith. Lincoln Man Invents Grass Stripper L.

C. Dunn, the well known farmer between Hustonville and Mt. Salem, was in town 1 Monday makng arrangements to do some blue grass orchard grass stripping in this part of the county. Mr. Dunn has been in the business for 20 vears and says that he looks for a splendid crop of grass seed this year.

Mr. Dunn has invented a stripper which is a big improvement on the old style blue grass machine, and strips cleaner and better than anything yet seen on the market. He has applied for a patent for it and expects it to be gianted any time, As he gets it patented and properly solaced on. the market for the grass growers, he plans to retire and turn the business over to his sons, who are a great help to. him in the business.

Mr. Dunn has many friends in this part of the county who are always glad to see him when he comes to town Wilmore's Weather Prophet The Wilmore Enterprise says that Col. W. popularly known as "Free Silver" Johnson formerlv of Lincoln county, has all the weather prophets beaten to a frazzle (excuse the Rooseveltian phrase) when it comes to telling the rains and the state of weather For weeks he predicted "no rain until the first of June." and according to his forecast it rained Monday, June 1. The Col.

is an adept in weatherology, and his forecasts are based on metoerology, that branch of physi science which. observes, registers, classifies and compares the various and varying, phenomena of the atmosphere in connection with heavenly bodies. Wilmore Booming Bolivar. Bond, real estate agent. and auctioneer, left Versailles Monday at 1 P.

went to Wilmore and sold 14 lots in the outskirts of town for Messrs. Jones, Savage Hinkle for an average of about $241 each-and was back home soon after 5 o'clock. This was just an ordinary feat of hustling for Col. Bond. Wilmore, he says, is the most remarkable town in the state.

growing every day, and has a great future. Property there. is in strong demand and 'Methodism is the cause of it." savs Col. Bond. Most of the lots sold Monday were bought outside people, who will locate at Wilmore on account of the Sun.

Fox Hunters Elect Officers At the annual meeting of the Kentucky Foxhunters' Association in Richmond last week the following officers were elected; J. D. Chenault, president: W. N. Burgess, 1st vice president; Samuel Woolridge, of Woodford county, 2d vice president; J.

W. Maupin, secretary and treasurer. Tevis, of Waco, Wm. Million, of Million; lames Kanatzar. R.

D. 4. Richmond: Thomas of Ruthton Harris Crooke: Richmond, Thomas Land, of Ruthton; Harris. Crooke, Richmond. Barney Stone, of Athens, Fayette county: C.

C. Maupin, Richmond, R. D. 2, P. J.

Flannery, Berea and Jos. Lindsay. of Winchester, were elected directors for ensuing year, The following committee to select hunting grounds for 1914 was elected: Jas. Kanatzar, C. C.

Maupin, W. H. Burgess and J. D. Chenault.

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THOUSAND DOLLAR STAKE FOR BIG K. P. FAIR Local Exhibition Will Be Biggest Thing Of Its Kind in State This Season The biggest thing that has been held at a fair in this part of Kentucky in many vears has been put on the program for the great Knights of Pythias in Stanford August 19, 20 and 21. This is nothing less than a thousand saddle stake and a five hundred dollar harness horse stake. At a meeting of the Board of Directors here Monday afternoon, it was decided to put these two rich prizes 011 the program and it is confidently believed that they will attract finest harness and saddle horses in the south 10 Stanford for the fair and likewise will bring the attendance up many thousands.

rich premiums as offered for the Few fairs in Kentucky, such have, blue blooded equines and the local K. are showing that nothing is too good for them and their guests at their fair. The membership of the lodge has taken hold of this fair with a vim and all indications point to the most SuCcessful and entertaining exhibition this vear that has been held in this part of the state in many years. As at present tentatively arranged, the fair's big Colt Futurity stake will be given the first day of the fair, the $1,000 Saddle Stake will be on the second day and the $500 Harness Stake will be decided on the third day, thus making each one of the three a big one. GROWING ALL THE TIME Coca Cola Company Spends a Fortune In Advertising Each Year George E.

Shields, the very popular nd hustling traveling representative of the Coca Cola company in Ken tucky, was in Stanford last week, sellto the trade and mixing with the many friends he has made here. Mr. Shields says that the sales for the popular drink are increasing all the time. Already the company has sold 800,000 gallons and it is expected that by the tirst of July the mark will be well over 1,000,000 which is certainly some "dope" The immense sales and demands for this cooling and refreshing drink are created by the tremendous amount of advertising which the Coca Cola Company does, its appropriation for the current year for advertising amounting to something like $1,200,000 an increase. of $200,000 over 1913.

This concern is carrying an advertisement in almost every country newspaper in Kentucky, the first year that it has done so. For a number of years it used the dailies and a few, high-class country, papers only, the Interior Journal being one of the three or four country papers not dailies, that was on its list. The company found that country, newspaper advertising paid so that it has gork: to them all this year. Name it Roosevelt Ranch Quite an unusual series of events took place on the farm of William Grizzle one day this week. Mr.

Grizzle went out to the barn early that morning and was agreeably surprised to find that Old Pride had a fine bossy by her side, the old family mare had found a colt; there was an increase of ten pigs, even the faithful old watchdog, Kate, was entertaining eight littie puppies. Mr. Grizzle thought this was all, but when he started to climb up in the barn loft he met the old cat coming down the ladder with her mouth kittens. The place has been named Roosevelt Ranch. -London Sentinei.

News of the Churches Children's Day will be observed: at the Methodist church at- Hubble next Sunday. Rev D. M. Walker will preach at the Goshen, Christian church next Sunday night. Rev.

J. A. Trostle will preach at the Presbyterian church on next Sunday morning, June 14, at the regular hours. An ice cream supper will be given at the Blue Lick Baptist church on the fourth Saturday in this month, for the henefit of the church. All are invited to come and help good cause.

Revival services began at the Baptist church Sunday morning, and both morning and evening, large crowds heard Dr. Early the pastor who is doing the preaching. All are invited to attend. and much good is hoped and prayed for. Revs.

W. P. Walden, of Danville, and J. R. Mooreman, of Lebanon, are holding a protracted meeting at the Christian church at McKinney.

The meeting will continue probably two weeks, Everybody is cordially invited to attend all of these meetings. Rev. A. Trostle and Miss Margaret Hopper returned to Stanford on Monday after spending about two weeks at Pisgah, four miles south of Somerset, assisting Rev. W.

H. Hopper in the meeting. Miss Hopper had charge of the music. The meeting has quite a success, 25 additions being added to the church. Red Delight Killed in West The great young champion, Red Deilght, the sensational two-year-old harness and saddle mare at last year's shows, which was purchased by Mrs.

J. S. Anderson, of Oakland, her recent visit to Kentucky from Dick Scudder, of McKinney, was killed almost instantly last week by a street car "Red Delight" had been entered in the $6,000 stake at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. She was purchased for $2,500 two months ago, and recently Mrs. Anderson declared she would not sell for $5,000.

It was sard to be the most perfectly formed horse in California. "Red Delight" was being led to pasture by a groom when, taking fright, she wheeled in front of a speeding car. Red Delight was sired by Red Light and had for her dam! Diana Dare by Chester Dare 10. She won more money in the show ring last vear than any two-year-old saddle stallion, mare or gelding on record. It it a greater loss to Mr.

and Mrs. Anderson than the monetary one for they were greatly attached to the mare. If you have the itch, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT.

Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the cause thus permitting. a permanent cure. Price 25c, 50c. and $1.00 per bottle.

Sold by Shugars Drug Store. Stanford, and Lyne Orchard. W. M. NORTH, DEAD Father of Prominent West End Citizen, Dies at Ripe Old Age Wm.

North, the aged father of Hon. M. F. North and Grant North. near Hustonville, this county, died at the home of the latter on Saturday of the infirmities of age, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Hustonville on Sunday after funeral services at the home conducted by Rev.

A. H. Baugh, of the Christian church. Mr. North was 86 years of age.

He was a native of Hawkins county, and when about 20 years of age moved to Harlan county, where he lived until about twenty years ago he joined his sons who had moved to this county a short time previously. About four years ago his good wife preceded him to the Great Beyond after a long and happy life together. Besides the two sons named. the deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Moses Dorton, Mrs.

J. F. Marsee, Mrs. C. C.

Hendrickson and Mrs. Milton Dean, of Garrard county. He was a life long member of the Christian church and an upright and respected ictizen. Good Government Jobs A number good positions are open in the government service for which Civil Service examinations will be held in Lexington on the dates given: Immigration inspector, salary $1,380, June 17. Expert farmer, Fort Stanton, New Mexico, salary $1,500, June.

17. Mining drattsman, Bureau- Mines, Pittsburg, June 17-18. Aid, coast and geodetic survey, $900- 1,100, June 17-18. Mechanical draftsman, Department Interior, $1,000, June 17-18. Senior highway and highway engineer, June 29.

Dairy husbandman, June 29. Market milk specialist, June 29. Dairy manufacturing speicalist, June 29. Market specialist (co-operative dairying). $2,760, June.

29. Plant in potato investigation, Assistant biochemist, Public Health Service, $2,000, July 6. Assistant epidemiologist, Public Health Service. July 7. Assistant market milk specialist, July 8.

Assistant dairy husbandman, $1,500. 1,740, July 8. Landscape architectural draftsman, $900, July 3. Bacteriologist, July 8, Timber scaler, Department of interior $90 per month, July 8, Chemist's aid (men and women,) July 8. Structural draftsman, July 8-9.

Assistant mining engineer, 400. July 13. Record examiner, July 21. Law assistant (amended), $1,600 July 22-23. vice.) held February, May, Stenographer-typewriter (field serAugust November.

Applications may be filed at any time with the district secretary. Information as to places of examinations, application blanks, may be obtained from the Civil Service Com. mission. Washington, D. or from I.

L. Earnart, district secretary, 403 Government building, Cincinnati, Ohio. The identity the man murdered on Murder Mystery, in Rockcastle, Too East Mount near Mt. Vernon few days ago. yet remains, along with the murder, a mystery.

Indications are that the dead man was a peddler and was killed for his goods. It appears that he was carried to the place where found. Some "Sangers" had used the campfire close to where the body was placed but no suspicion is cast toward them as it was some days before the murder when the fire was used. For purpose of possible tracing of the dead man's identity and description is hereby repeated: About five feet seven and a half inches in height, black hair and eyes, scant mustache, weight 145 or 150, dressed in blue serge coat, yellow or Kahki or yellowish trousers, elkhide laced boots. Had but few trinkets in pockets such as comb, and a white handkerheief with the letter "L' embroidered thereon.

This man or his. double had a Lincoln county peddler'ss license "endorsed" by County Clerk S. F. Bowman at court house here a few days before the body was found. The officers are working on clues that may lead to conviction of guilty party or Vernon Signal.

Children that are affected by worms are pale and sickly and liable to contract some fatal disease. WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE expels worms promptly and puts the child on the road to health. Price 25c per bottle, Sold by Shugars' Drug Store, Stanford, and L.yne Crab Orchard. "A Daughter of Pan" the DON'T fail to see Helen Gardner, in opera house..