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THE MADISONIAN
Published Every Tuesday at RIchmoad.Ky. by
Grant E. Lilly, - - Editor & Owner
Entered as second-class matter January
22. 1913, at the post office at Richmond,
Ky., under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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IN ADVANCE.
Democratic Ticket
. For Representative John F. White.
For County-Judge W. R Shackelford.
For Counfy Attorney R. H. Crooke.
For County Clerk R. B. Terrill.
For Sheriff Van B. Benton. v
For Jailer Morgan Taylor.
For Assessor P. S. Whitlock.
For Superintendent of ' Schools Harvey
H. Brock.
For Coroner Sidney Winkler.
For Surveyor Joe S. Bogjs.
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matters.
WHOLLY UNTENABLE .
After months of dallying on a
question vitally affecting many
millions of people in this country
and Mexico President Wilson
has broken his silence and deliv
ered a message scarcely above
mediocrity; insulting to Mexico in
some of its demands and ludicrous
in all the others. His proposals
to Mexica only served to increase
the tension between us and that
country.
Mexico, a nation of 27 United
States, 3 territories and one Fed
eral State with a population of
over fifteen million people, who
have adpoted a constitution and
code of laws and whose govern
ment is patterned much like ours
and which for many years main
tained an orderly government,
has for the last three years been
subjected to much discord by in
ternal dissensions. It is now in
the turmoil of war. Its armies
are pitted against each other, bent
on extermination. The flames
of passion have swept the coun
try, arraying faction against fac
tion and brother against brother.
Thousands of valiant warriors
have been slain on the field of
battle. In the fury of this pas
sion, the President of the United
States says to the President of
Mexico, "Stop this storm Hold
an election You must not be a
candidate yourself Pacify the
people and make them all be good
and accept the result of the elec
tion." .. . . : ,
For a man to write this way to
Mexico at this time, shows that
he has but a poor grasp of the
situation. Mexico has spent its
millions and shed its blood to
quell the rebellion. Its cannon
have thundered and its guns have
poured a hail of bullets into the
ranks of the rebel forces, yet they
stand today -unconquered, a de
termined foe to the government
Mexico would gladly stop the war
without-the order of President
Wilson if it could. The request
is puerile. -
. The third request torwit: That
Huerta be not a candidate in the
proposed election for President,
is insulting and humiliating to
Mexico, absurd in its nature and
extremely dangerous to us in the
end. Huerta is President of
Mexico by virtue of the law of
Mexico. He is supported by 18
States, the three territories and
the Federal State comprising by
far the larger part of the commer
cial and intelligent part of Mexico,
is now and has for many months,
been discharging the duties of
the office to the satisfaction of
the loyal States and administer
ing the government "with govern
ments of the outside world, ours
included. Yet President Wilson
attempts to eliminate him from
the Trace for President This - is
peculiar conduct for a( President
of a Sister Republic to exhibit
toward the President of another
well recognized government It
is undignified, discourteous and
fraught with dangerous conse
quences, for, if we can say to
Mexico that; her President can
not stand for re-election, United
Europe can say to us, Mr. Soand
So CJin not stand for President in
America because we don't like
him." Then they can slap us in
the face with our own dictatorial
policy towards Mexico.
We admit that the message was
kindly in tone; but tinder the cir
cumstances it could not be other
wise. It begs and cautions pa
tience;but what else could it do
to justify the President in his
"Hands Off' policy? .The mes
sage shows not the slightest evi
dence of a strong, vigorous policy
for the protection of Ame rican
life arid property. It continues
the weak policies of President
Taft and lends encouragement to
bushwhackers and border ruffians
to continue their dastardly work
in assaulting American women
and killing those who resist them.
The message on the whole is a
disgusting, piece of colorless
words strung together in rhetor
ical rhythm f without purpose-
without promise without
strength.
Gov. Colquitt, of Texas, who is
a live wire, keen and alert, filled
with martial spirit, says of the
President's policy:
"With scores of American women out
raged and 1,000 citizens murdered, with
pillage, bl ickmail and ransom existing on
every hind, in defiance of the rights of
American citizenship, the Situation in Mex
ico is beyond endurance. The handling of
the Mexican situation by President Wilson
has been a farce."
This is from the lips of a man
fully cognizant of the situation
and who knows of what he speaks.
And the President's answer to all
of this Js, "Come home boys."
Generally speaking, we do not
believe in fighting by citizens to
settle controversies. Nor do we
believe in warfare, which is only
a fight between many citizens, to
settle questions of State. Diplo
macy oft times is better than the
big stick. But sometimes the big
stick must be used. We have tem
porized with Mexico long enough.
,It is time to give it to understand
that the American Flag protects
the life, liberty and property of
Americans and is a shield to the
virtue of its women wherever they
may be. . -
Instead of insulting the loyal
Mexicans who are-fighting to pre
serve the nation from the hand
ful of border ruffians and Indians
that are pillaging and destroying
property in Mexico, which , un
warranted propositions have given
these outlaws a new hope. Presi
dent Wilson should be making
these outlaws look into the face
of a cannon made in America,
manned by American men, fight
ing for the life of American men
and the virtueof American women.
The public honor of Mexico has
been deeply wounded by the un
warranted and unreasonable de
mands of President Wilson and
the immediate effect of the mes
sage has been to solidify Huerta's
hold on the people and to
strengthen their affections ; . for
him. He is the man "of the hour
in Mexico. The insult to him
has aroused the dormant love of
nation for its chief Executive and
in the coming elections we pre
dict that he will have no opposi
tion; ' ' ; , :
The national press of Mexico is
aroused. ' El Diario says:
"If the election of Victoriano Huerta at
the coming campaign has been in doubt
the. last diplomatic developments and ' the
unforeseen attitude of President Wilson
and Secretary of State Bryan have made
it certain. ' "' v
"President Wilson has taken it upon
himself to crystallize the popularity of
Huerta until the latter has become the in
carnation of national dignity and sovereignty-
' . -
El Pais publishes an editorial along simi
lar lines declaring that "President Wilson
has not only launched the candidacy of
Huerta, but advanced it Should Huerta
be proposed he could find no better, argu
ment in his favor than the odium of a
Yankee President' i . ; i;
El Independiente," under the caption,
"Our First Victory" says "Mexico scored
through the lucid and dignified i responses,
the sound reasoning and the jiu;t grounds
of Mexican diplomacy.' - ; . : i, -. ; '.,
We believe President Wilson
to be a sincere, honest and an
able man; but in this instance the
conviction is firmly implanted in
our minds that he has committed
a great blunder to n our, national
discredit J
SOUND LOGIC
"Is a violator of the laws of our
land a fit . man to put into office
to enforce the Jaws that he him
self violates and induces others to
violate? There are plenty of
such men in office and others now
seeking office. Voters, awaken
to the all importance of putting
observers of the law into office,
whether it be for school ; trustee
or Governor of the Common
wealth." Ex. -
. The Madisonian complied
promptly with the law passed by
Congress in 1912 requiring all pa
pers to print, the names of its
owners, managers and editors and
all mortage bond holders. , Why
are the other papers silent? If
one is required to do so, all should
be. Look into this Mr. Postmas
ter. 00 "
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teach
er at the Model
The Model School at State
Normal will open September 9.
One change is interesting to the
patrons and community, espe
cially. The new teacher and
Critic in Grades 5 and 6 is Miss
Estelle Heald, a graduate and
Critic Teacher of State Normal
College, of Ohio University. She
has had a most favorable record
as teacher in the Ohio Public
Schools for six years. Miss Heald
will arrive here this week and be
ready to assume her new duties.
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Poultry Show
J. B. Walker, our esteemed
townsman, who is interested in
every good thing that will pro
mote the towns interest, has writ
ten leading poultry raisers of Lin
coln, Fayette, Clark and Jessamine
counties, asking them to contri
bute small amounts for the pur
pose of defraying expenses in hold
ing a poultry show here the first
week in December. Richmond
has an ideal building for holding
an indoor show.
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Irvine's Postmaster Resigns
The old saying that a "Repub
lican never dies in office or re
signs," met with evidence to the
contrary when Mr! J. L. Carpenter
who has held the office since
January sent in his resignation.
There are already several appli
cants for the position. Mr. Car
penter was nominated by the
Republicans of Estill county in
the recent primary election for
county attorney.
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Fair Association
A movement is on foot to or
ganize, a Fair Association - for
Madison county, Several of our
enterprising citizens have the
matter in hand and it is hoped
they will be successful in the un
dertakings The old Gormly race
track is the site under consider
ation; and is the property of Mr.
W. B. Freeman. The grounds
are located on the L. & N. rail
road about three miles from town.
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FOR SALE
The old homestead of J.i W.
Stivers located at Kingston, Ky., 8
miles from Richmond on the Big
Hill pike, is offered for sale. The
place contains 7 acresof the finest
productive land, some fruit, and
is high and dry, well watered and
the most, choice home place in
the little village. The house is a
good substantial two-story frame
building of 6 rooms and hall and
two porches, with fine cellar :' un
der main building; also good
store house, barn,. chicken and
carriage houses and all necessary
outbuildings. The neighborhood is
of the best, accessable to good
schools, churches, store and post
office. For terms apply to ;
J. B. Stouffer.
35-tf V Richmond, Ky.
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What About It, Ladies?
"As a rule a man's a fool; :
When it's hot he wants it cool:
When it's cool he wants it hot, i C
Always wanting what is not,
Never liking what he's got.
I maintain, as a rule, ' V :
A man's a fool." . v Ex.
In Society
Miss Bessie Dudley gave a pretty dining
on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Jones.
Miss Mynne Wagers entertained on Sat
urday afternoon in honor of Miss Gladys
Perry. .
Miss Helen Dix entertained the Five
Hundred Club Saturday afternoon in a de
lightful and pleasing manner. -
Mrs. H. Clay lets per gave an .Alhambra
party on Friday afternoon in compliment
to Mrs. C. E. Smoot's guests.
? Mrs. R. E. -Turley gave an Alhambra
Party on Thursday evening in honor of
Mrs. Hugh Gibson and Miss-Orr. -
' Miss : Elizabeth Hanger entertained a
number of. little friends very delightfully
on Tuesday afternoon at Arlington. ;
Miss Mary D. Pickels entertained the
Young Ladies Bridge Club on Monday
and the trophy went to Miss Marianne
Collins. ' ' ' . "
Miss Merritt Jones gave a porch party
on Thursday, in honor of Mrs. Ashby Jones
and Mrs. Potter, who are visiting relatives
in the city. -
Mrs. Emerson Gwynne entertained on
Tuesday afternoon at Bridge- in honor of
Miss Hannah Dean, the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. J. Hale Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hanger and Mr. and
Mrs. Beatty Middelton attended the re
ception given by Mrs. Richard Lowndes
last week, in Danville.
Miss Mary Wagers who has been the
guest of Miss Jesse N. Crutcher of Nicholas
ville, was charmingly entertained last week
with a moonlight party.
Mrs. Joe Chenault entertained with an
Alhambra Party on Wednesday evening in
compliment to Misses Lucy Chenault and
Francis Oney, of Lexington.
. Miss Sara Quisenberry was hostess of a
pretty breakfast on Thursday, morning in
honor of her visitor, Miss Lake, of South
Carolina. Covers were laid for eight and
the menu consisted of the delicacies oth
season.
Master William Blanton was host of a
beautiful party on Saturday afternoon from
three to six o'clock, the occasion being his
ninth birthday.
A large number of- little folks responded
to the invitation and the hours were hap
pily spent in games, till half after four
when ices and cakes were served and a
pretty little souvenir given each child. .
Mrs. Blanton was assisted' in entertain
ing by her 'mother . and sisters and1 -Miss
Van Greenleaf.
WEDDING A SURPRISE
Mr. R. L. Gentry was married in Cov
ington last Tuesday to Mrs. Laura Hall of
Newark, Ohio. Mr. Gentry has spent the
greater part of his life here and has scores
of friends who will rejoice in his good for
tune. The bride comes of a prominent
family and is said to be a most attractive
woman.
Mr. and Mrs. Gentry arrived on Friday
to make a short visit to the families of
Messrs. A. D. and C. D. Miller.
The Madisonian with a large circle of
friends extends congratulations.
MASONIC RECEPTION
One of the pretty social events of the
season was the reception and dance given
by the Masons on Tuesday evening as a
fitting close to the Centennial Celebration
on that day. The ball room and the hall
leading to it were beautifully lighted and
decorated with flags, bunting and. masonic
emblems, while at a table near the entrance,
punch was served ; by Misses Elizabeth
Hagan, Laura Bennett, Nancy Haden and
Lucy Walker.
jThe dressing was unusually handsome
and added to this, fine music and delicious
refreshments made the evening a notable
success. -
BLANTON-LINVILLE
;A marriage which came as a great sur
prise to the many friends of the family
w?is that of Mr. George S. Blanton to Miss
Nellie Linville, of Paris. . --, ' - -
The young couple were secretly married
at Berea on June 15, but had kept the
matter quiet till last week, when Mrs.
Blanton made the announcement to her
brother, Mr. Harry Linville. The bride is
the daughter of Mr. Richard , Linville, an
official of the L. & N4 and is both pretty
and accomplished, while' the groom is too
well known to need any words of com
mendation, being the youngest son of Mrs.
Li R. Blanton and a social favorite. He is
a promising young electrician and his
friends expect to see him rise in his chosen
avocation. , ..
At present Mr. . ana Mrs. Blanton are
with the groom's mother, Mrs. Laura
Blanton at Crab Orchard Springs, and
will be accorded a hearty welcome on their
return to Richmond. .
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Educational Board Meet
The Madison" County Educa
tional Board will meet next Sat
urday September 6, and will pass
upon many claims. The con
struction of several new school
buildings in the courily gives the
Board, many exacting duties to
perform
Turo New Members on Mor
is mal School Faculty "
Prof. McDougle is conducting
the : County Teachers Institute at
Hyden this week. 'He has leave
of absence from his work at State
Normal and will go to Clark Uni
versity to do a year's special
study. In his absence Prof. Clark
L. Hull, a graduate of University
of Michigan will manage the de
partment of Pedagogy. Mr. Hull
is a well-known educator, in the
Northwest; he will bring his fami
ly here in September.
The head of the Department of
Manuel Training and Director of
Athletics for the coming year is
Prof. Ben H. Barnard who makes
his home in Richmond this week.
Mr. Barnard hails from . Kansas
but has had his teaching exper
ience in Iowa, Wisconsin and
Minnesota. He is a graduate
(A. B. and B. S. in Electrical
Engineering) of Highland Park
College. For the past two years
he has been director of Manuel
Training and Athletics at Buhl,
Minn. "
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August Marriage Licenses
County Clerk R. B. Terrill is
sued twelve marriage licenses
during the month of August,
eleven white couples and 01 e
colored couple. 1 1 was the second
venture for three of the grooms,
while one bride had been married
before and one the third time.
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Drowned
The 17-year old daughter of
Berry ' Embry was drowned in
the Kentucky river at Miller Creek
in Estill counfy last Thursday.
The girl was swinging by a rope
suspended from a tree near the
river's bank and swung out over
the water and fell. Her aged
grandmother was near but was
unable to render assistance.
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Good Fair
The Knights of Pythias Fair,
(incorporated) held at Nicholas
ville Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of last week was the
best meetingthe Association ever
held. Much of the credit for the
big crowds that were inattendance
is due to the untiring efforts of
R. H. Webb, Secretary of the As
sociation. -oo-
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