The Madisonian, 1913-10-15

shop and from this the flames spread rapidly to the adjoining buildings, and in a short time a large part of the city lying on the east of the railroad was in flames. About twenty-five houses were destroyed and the loss is es estimated - timated estimated at about $25,000.00. Ten residences were destroyed, but fortunately the occupants suc succeeded - ceeded succeeded in saving most of the contents- The other buildings de destroyed - stroyed destroyed were stores and shops' Many of the buildings were wood wooden - en wooden structures and owing to the fact of the very dry conditions pre prevailing, - vailing, prevailing, they burned like tinder. The largend substantial brick buildings fared bnt little better, and in a short time' the eastern portion of the city was in ashes. No suffering is reported and no loss of life and no mishaps of any kind. A full account will appear in our next regular issue.

feated for the nomination for the State Senate to succeed him himself, - self, himself, by Charles D. Arnett, has announced a series of speeches in behalf of the ticket Henry Spencer, arrested in Chicago, confessed to the mur murder - der murder of Mrs. Mildred Allison Rex Rex-roat, - roat, Rex-roat, dancing teacher, whose body was found near Wheaton, 111., a week ago, and to having killed thirteen other persons. An eagle measuring 6 feet 3 inches from tip to tip was killed near Boonesboro last week. Benjamin Boner, of Georgetown, L. S. Brown of Ford and-Ollie Brown Richards found it in the cliff of the Kentucky river hiding in the bushes. It showed fight when found,- According to a report of Secre-

A Good Thing. When Dr. Crabbe suggested that Madison County hold three Farmers' Chautauquas everyone thought of their value to the far farmer - mer farmer and his family, but no one thought definitely of the advertis advertising - ing advertising value that has become so ap apparent - parent apparent in the past three weeks. Never in the history of Madison County has the outside press had as much to say about us. . The Courier Journal has published from half a colnmn to a column a day and the Lexington Herald has used at least half a column. This is the best class of advertis advertising - ing advertising any community can have.

announced his candidacy for United States Senate from Ala Alabama - bama Alabama to succeed, the late Joseph F. Johnson. Circuit Judge Curr severely criticized Gov. McCreary for pardoning a portion of the judg" ment against H. C. Rupley of Stanford, Ky. He, was fined $25 and ten daya for carrying con concealed - cealed concealed a pair of brass knucks. . The pardon was requested by some of the leading citizens of

of Kansas, there is still on hand in that state one-fifth of last sea season's - son's season's crop of corn,- or 8,500,000 bushels. This season, only six counties in the state raisecl more corn than will be required f for home needs. Oscar W. Underwood, Con Congressman - gressman Congressman from Alabama, and one of the leading figures in the enactment of the tariff bill, has

General News The supply of water in the city of Paris has become very limited, and precautions are being taken to prevent waste. Nearly 2,000 Progressives bid farewell to Theodore -Roosevelt at the New York Rbof Garden on the eve of his departure for a sixth-months' stay in South America. , Sen. E. E. Hogg, who was de

Baptist Convention The State convention, of the Baptist church will be held in Lexington, Nov. 11 to 14. The morning sessions will be held at. the Calvary Baptist church and the evening session at Woodland park auditorium. About a thou thousand - sand thousand delegates are expected.