The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1895-06-14
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ARSOLWJTEEY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

not confined to the golden calf for
the silver calf has many wCrshipeis
It has here and there a Moses to
advise, but no Joshul shall be fouud
to lead it into the promised land.
WANT A CHANGE.
rs such a partyp We appeal to
honest, patriotic Kentuckians to as
sist us in making a change. The
old Kentucky homestead is going to
decay. There are hiugeless doors
and broken window panes; the foun-
dation is molderiug and crumbling
in many places, alternately the sun
light and rain pour through the worn
and rotten roof; tangled grass and
weeds have destroyed the beauty of
the lawn; the furniture is covered
with dust; the curtains are moth
eaten; the floors are broken and ready
to fall; stagnant pools are standing
in the cellar. the fences are down and
the cattle are destroying the shrubs
berry planted by our forefathers
Standing within sight of this dilapi-
dation and decay, we appeal to Ken
tuckians to tura out the unfaithiul
stewards, help us to put the old
homestead in order and have grand
family reunion after November.
AS TO EDUCATION.
"The common school is a palla-
dunn Of liberty. 1t is the heritage of
the people. 1t is the friend of the
poor and the enemy Of ignorance,
vice and crime. 1t enables the hum
blest child to become useful citizen
and understand and appreciate the
principles of Republican government.
While this interest has been to some
extent advanced. Kentucky is tar
behind her sisters OF the North and
West. There are many changes that
should be made. We should obtain
all the aid that is possible from the
di strict. the State and nation, or the
State or nation that refuses education
to its people is digging its own grave
where it shall lie ia future years I'M
wept, unhonored and unsung. We
pledge ourselves to the betterment
and upholding of this interest. We
shall inaugarate retrenchment and
reform to the public service, curtail
expenses, abolish unnecessary offices,
obey the constitution by making a
just and equitable apportionment of
the State, give the same earnest and
thoughtful attention to State affairs
that is given to private interest,
amend and improve the revenue laws
repeal the Board of Equalization, in
augurate a new management of the
penitentiary, thoroughly inspect the
books in each department, enlarge
and improve the charitable institus
tions of the State-in short, reverse
the present order of things, and, if
poss ible. bring order out OF chaos.
"I.et us leave this convention, i'm,
pressed with the importance of the
duties before us, let us work night
and day for the redemption of the
State. Let us appeal to the iutelli-
gence and manhood Of the people.
DEAR OLD KENTUCKY.
ooh, Kentucky Dear old Kentucky
How you have fallen from your for
mer high estate. Where are the glo-
ries that clustered about you when
the names OF Crittendon aud Clay
bazed upon your fair escutheona We
love your mountains, your forest
your plains, your rivers, your wav-
ing blue grass. We love you for you
are our mother. We have drawn sus'
tenance from your breast, we have
knelt in love and alteration at your
feet. We rally around your prostrat'
form to-day. We would lift you from
the dust, we would entwine beautiful
garlands about your brow, and plac'
you on the exalted throne you occu-
pied in the days Of old.
my friends, we have everything
= to inspire us. Then let us do our du
> ty, and the long night ofdefeat shall
: be dispelled by the glorious sun o
u November.
{ "Stand by the flag, all doubt and treas
= on scorningl
: Believe, with courage firmand faitl
# Thatit will float until the eternal morn
ing
Pals in it glories all the lights o
n lime"