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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Struggle for the Best.

Senator Beverage has just finish.
ed telling the young men how to
succeed. The cry Of the age is up
ward!" The passion of the time is
for Improvement, the struggle is for
the best, the effort toward the high
est.
1t in a splendid thing.
The men who are still cropping
along stifled with commercialism,
mediocrity graft, are missing a lot.
And the world is full of practical
men to tell them so. Ignorance is
almost impossible.
To those who are patiently pursu-
ing an unlovely path doing the thing
that comes next, using themselves
as best they know, putting their
brain and Drawn to practical advan-
tage to those who will come the
clarion call. Higher and ever high
err" To these will come the fine
calm joy of duty performed, and
soul-strength gained from work -
plain work.
This is a fine world, and-don't
forget there is plenty of opportu-
nifty left.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
SunfIOWer Philosophy.

We are no prophet; we can never
tell anything about weather until il
arrives.
A wedding will come off shortly in
Atchison, and every one is saying;
Poor man."
If a pretty man does not make an
impression at least every hour his
heart is broken.
Peoples noses get blue in November
and don't begin to whiten until the
following June.
How would you like to be a letter
and be able to buy ticket to New
York for two cents?
About the first thing a woman
does when she decides to keep boar
ders is to invest in a cheaper line Of
table linen.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Resting the Horse.

Remove all harness from the horses
when stabbed for noon. The next
best thing is to lift the breeching. in
case of beeching harness. and push
the color for ward on the neck,
rubbing the sweat away with a dry
cloth. If the horse reaches down
for his food this will be a great
relief, but if he is fed from above
it will not avail.
When horses reject or fail to eat
the usual amount remove it from the
manger and sprinkle with sailed wa
ter.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
HOW,S ThiS?.

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. F. ]. Cheney & Ca. Toledo,
Ohio.
We. the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by his firm. Walding,
Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gist, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces eff the system.
Testimonials sent free. prices Toe.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Worse Than Jerico.

Such invitations as you go to
grass!" You go to Hades!" "You
go to Jerico!" You go to the devilp
are altogether too common to be eff
fective. This slight variation was
heard the other night: 81 hope,
you scoundrel, you will never stop in
your downward carer until you
strike the bottom of the bottoms
pitt"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Somewhat Similar.

Women and men are very much
alike in one respect" said the homes
grown philosopher.
What's the answer" queried the
inexperienced youth.
Men" explained the philosophy
dispenser, lie about the fish they
didn't catch and women lie about
the men they could have married
had they wanted to.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Eaters of Clay.

THE clay-eaters are hardy. bat
pale: The clay is a deep yellow,
with a smooth, sweet taste. some
thing like yellow jack molasses can
dy."
The ethnologist had just returned
from North Carolina, where he had
been studying the famous colony OF
clay-eaters.
"They are all English descent,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
FERRIS WHEEL. DEFIES.
Worlds Fair WreckerS and Meth
cd of Removal has not yet
been Decided Upon.

Solitary and alone, almost stately
in its grandeur, the famous old Ferris
wheel stands intact on the worlds
fair grounds. 1t is the bugaboo of
the Chicago wrecking company
which has the contract for removing
the buildings of the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition company, and it is
liable to be the last relic of the fair.
Officials of the wrecking company
stated Tuesday that they would
probably leave the wheel until the
very last thing.
The wheel is intact except that the
cars have been removed. The prob
lem of removing the wheel has puz-
zled the wrecking company long and
sorely. and even now the methods of
its demolition had not been fully de-
cided upon. At one time the COM
pany advertised to give the Ferris
wheel to any one who would take 1t
down and remove it, but up to date
there have been no volunteers. 1t
was then suggested that the wheel
be blown with dynamite. This meth
cd has not been rejected, and may
be adopted as last resort. Frag-
ments of the old structure would be
blown all over Forest park if dyna-
mite were used. and the wrecking
company considers that il wants to
get everything else out of the way.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
The Cause of Ii.

why did you leave your last
placer" asked Mrs Hiram Often.
Well" replied the pretty servant
maid, 1.-The last couple | was with
didn't agree"
Indeed? Why should their dis
agreements affect you?"
1T was about me. The gentleman
liked me, but she didn't,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Cleared for Action.

When the body is cleared for ac-
ton. by DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
you can tell it by the bloom of health
on the cheeks; the brightness of the
eye; the firmness of the flesh and
muscles; the buoyancy of the mind
Try them. At Y. Wayne Griffin Bro.
drug store, % cents.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03

pushe 'em back. He says, Take a
whole lot, stranger. So | took an
other spoonful an pushed 'em back.
Then he pushed 'em over again an
says, Take d Id near all of 'em
stranger.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
MOdeSty.

Il make it an invariable rule"
said Mr.. Stormington Barnes, mot
to talk about myself"
Indeed"
Yes. When / was asked recently
vho the greatest Hamlet Isl refgs-
Cd to answer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-03
Terrific 2ace With Death

Death was fast approaching.
writes Ralph F. Fernandez, of Tam
pa. Fla. describing his fearful race
with death. las a result of liver
trouble and heart disease, which had
robbed me of sleep and of all inter-
est in life. had tried many differ
ent doctors and several medicines.
but got no benefit, until | began to
use Electric Bitters. So wonderful
was their effect. that in three days |
felt like a new man. and to-day am
cured of all my troubles" Guaran-
teed at Z. Wayne Griffin, Bro. drug
store: price soc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

young dramatic critics come to that
ultimately. don't they?"
Heaven forbid said, with genu-
inc feeling. Il hope I won't sink
that low"
Hes more likely to come to rock
breaking" interpolated the artist
vicously.
Professional jealousy I explain
ed 10 Miss Tyler, dismissing the ink
trusion into our conversation with
carelss wave of the hand.
Speaking of breaking rocks, she
said, edging away from the artist
with a little SILVER Of apprehension,
reminds me of a trip I made last
summer I was coming down from
Auburn, N. J, when two reporters
boarded the car and came up to me.
You're Miss Patterson, they
said.
Il was bewildered by their abrupt
manner 1t was reminiscent Of the
hotel bellboy crying a telegram. I
told them that was not my name.
But they insisted. Said they had re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

said politely. You see-er-theA
was a man down at the ONCE who
had never seen ''The Heart Of Mary
land and he begged SO hard Tor It
last night that / weakly yielded TO
his request. But, I added with q
swift change from sorrow TO cheer-
fulness, II shall be back Saturday
night III make &c a point 10 reach
Washington in time to see you at
least once in your new role"
I'm glad to hear it." she said.
tGood-by, Miss Tyler" said the
artist. so glad to have met you"
II don't know whether I am glad
to have met you or not" she replied
douEtfully. May I see your
sketches?' she added nerVously.
I'D rather not show them to you
now" he said. but I'll send you the
original drawings on Saturday"
DO have some mercy" she begged
earnestly. and with that last appeal
ringing in our ears as we left her
apartment we hailed the elevator, It
being 1 o'clock IN tie morning, and
sought out our favorite all-night res
taurant, where we manage every
Monday night to forget that there
Is such a thing as a theater.
FRANK MORSE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

covered her muffled up in a bewild-
ering number of heavy wraps, wear
ing a simply enormous black hat,
with heavy veil over her face, and
sitting in a dark corner. We united
in an earnest request that she would
discard her heavy disguise, but she
resolutely refused.
Il have been warned against you
two. she explained. They tell me
that you make people say curious
things and then draw ridiculous
sketches of them while they are talk
ing"
It's all mistake" I replied
earnestly. You might know [
couldn't make you say anything
that wasn't dignihed and inter
esting8 and / attempted an imita-
ton of a de Grammont bow. q
had just cone from the Otis skim
ner play.) AS for Mr.. Pedler." here
hesitated for a moment. but my
conscience is hopelessly deadened-
''as for Mr.. Pedier," / repeated.
with such a model how could he
produce anything but beautiful
drawings. And observe, please,
how fearlessly am placing myself
IN the full glare Of the electric
lights--so he can do his worst"
added in an undertone 70 the object
81 our discussion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

. why. he asked me once for an
interview. Told me he had called
for a short chat, so I kept on my
wraps while we talked 1t was at
the Arlington and we became so m
terested in the discussion of books
that he stayed two hours. When the
interview came out he had in it that
Miss Odette Tyler received him in
wrapper. 1t was terrible. MY
friends came around TO ask me
what on earth l meant by talking
10 man in my wrapper"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

Nevertheless I intend TO keep on
my hat and veil," persisted Miss
Tyler 81 am afraid of him., and
she lifted her muff-covered hands
with a typieally Southern gesture.
In doing so she unconsciously ex-
posed a pretty little Ruby spaniel
sleeping peacefully on her lap.
Pretty dog. that" observed
carelessly.
.'Oh, I forgot, she exclaimed in
accents Of terror. "Oh, please don't
mention Nell in the story. The hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

Keep on those heavy wraps and the
veil. OF course. though" with cyni-
cism that passed pnnoticed, .1'H
mention them in the story. Furs,
suppose?"
II you do" she said, please
don't make the mistake one of your
predecessors did. Do you remember
Charming Pollock. who used to be
The Times dramatic critie?"
Very well" | admitted. What
was his crime7"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

ported the trial And then for the fist
time It dawned on ne who they
meant. They declared / vas Nan
Patterson. That they knew her well
and could not be mistaken. Now.
what do you think Of thatg .Accus-
ing me Of resembling that woman"
They should have been thrown OF
the car" I declared emphaticalIy.
There Is absolutely TO excuse for
such al absurd mistake. have met
the Patterson woman myself. Why.
sac is not at all good looking"
Miss Tyler gave me a gratsful
smile.
I should have enjoyed continuing
the conversation further, but It was
quite apparent that Miss TyIer's
heavy disguise was becoming more
and more uncomfortable.
Come" / commanded my. ally,
I'VE are not only keeping Miss Tyler
from her supper. but are likewise
torturing her by making her keep on
that wrap-er those fdrs." And I
extended my hand in farewell.
Yodu come to see US at the thea
ter, I hope" she said rising. sT
think you might have chosen our
play to crfticise instead OF the Skin
ner company"
IF had consulted my own wishes
| should certainly have done So"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

Il am surprised at Pollock" I
said, sympathetically. His ignor-
ance of feminine apparel is abso-
lutely fnexcusable, and l glanced
at her furs with a look of assumed
intelligence.
I'm sure you won't say anything
to make me appear ridiculous. Be
sides II you do, my friends and rel
atives in Savannah won't let you
escape alive if you are unkind to
me-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

people don't know have her in my
room, and if you give me away,
they will put us both out. Please,
promise me you won't drag Nell
Gwynne into the interview"
Mistress Nell Gwynne must be
mentioned, I said firmly. Even if
shouiu yield to your entreaties,
my coadtutor would certainly show
her in the sketches. And there's alb
solutely no use appealing to his
mercy. He's a student of West
ern journalism and utterly cold
blooded."
Miss Tyler's distress moved me to
pity
It's really not SO bad. after all"
1 said, TO comfort her. You know
this interview does not appear until
next Sunday. Nell is safe until
then"
But / want TO stay over until
Monday morning" said Miss Tyler.
mournfuliy. Washington is my
home and there are so many people
! wish to see"
l really am sorry about Nell. l
hope the Willard people won't read
this. Or. II by chance they do. that
they viii be merciful.
am sorry. Miss Tyler" I said,
20 distract her aftan4fo,, e.. N-.,s
Gwynne, that you feel obliged to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

phone last Monday and
broke the news TO her that the
cards had gone against her-that
she was the weeks victim, she gave
manifest indications Of being IN
easy.
I explained to her as gently as
possible that I must, see her after
the opening performance, in Wash
ington Of The Heart of MARYLAND "
She demurred a little bit on the
ground that it was so sudden. but
] was firm, explained l was due
10 leave for Savannah the following
evening and must have my inter
view written in time to permit the
Southern railway TO maintain its
regular schedule.
At the mention of my destination
she became interested. It is her old
home and she declared it was a case
of far-be-it-from-her to prevent
anyone's journey to that dear sa-
vannah. So we compromised on a
midnight engagement at the VIII
lard.
When the artist and myself we're
ushered into her apartment we dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

you may trust me-" assured
her In the matter Of gowns and
hats my intimate knowledge of tho
subject would back Charming Pol
lock clean of the boards" and
never fickered an eyelash as 1 said
It.
Miss Tyler Observed me with
thoughtful eyes.
Il suppose she said. you also
viii write plays some day. All
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-26

Iss ODETTE TYLER has
been carefully guarding
a secret all week. When
I called her up by
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

An the real estate signs in the city
Of San Jose and for five miles around
a. nave been taken down. They were
considered dishgunlng.
The curiosities OF Vienna include a
small dog, which. having been born
without front legs, has learned to walk
about on its hind legs.
Receipts OF Paris theatres and music
halls. taxed by the municipality for the
poor, last year amounted to SS,005, 100.
The tax is 10 per cent
Aves Island. in the West Indies. has
been annexed 10 the British Empire.
It is rarely visited and little known.
Its total length Is quarters Of a
mile and as a. rises only about twelve
10 fourteen feet above the sea, Il is not
noticeable. even by day, until closely
approached.
The Registrar of Deeds Of a York
shire England. district writes that
typowritten parchments are useless as
memorials. He has examined a large
number of such documents and he
finds that typewriting on parchment
deeds is not durable. In deeds deposit
ed so recently as 1902 many lines are
already illegible and several lines have
completely disappeared.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
How to Prolons Life.

Some Of the many rules which Sir
James Sawyer has formulated for pro-
longing life to 100 years win strike the
American searcher after health as odd
Here they are:
/. Eight hours sleep.
?. Sleep on your right side.
5. Keep your bedroom windows open all
night
4. Have a mat at your bedroom door.
5. DO not have your bedstead against
the wall.
6. No cold bath in the morning. but
bath at the temperature OF the body.
Z. Exercise before breakfast.
s. Eat little meat, and see that Il is
well-cooked.
o. (For adults) Drink no milk
10. Eat plenty Of fat to feed the cells
which destroy disease germs.
II. Avoid intoxicants. which destroy
these cells
u. Daily exercise in the open air.
b. Allow no pet animals I'm your liv-
ing room. They are apt TO carry about
disease germs.
Il. Live in the country if you can.
10. Watch the three Ds-drinking water,
damp and drains
16. Have a change OF occupation.
Il. Take frequent and short holidays.
IS Limit your ambition. and
10. Keep your temper
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
sALLors ALREApY pREpAREp.

THE REPUBLICANS OF Wilmington
4 got an honest verdict ON Saturday.
because when primary elections are free
from corruption there is little dimculty
ia ascertaining the voters will
A newspaper says that many came 70
the polls with ballots already marked ."
That is just it: at primaries tho voter has
a simple ballot that he may prepare at
his leisure, and with the assistance OF
others If he desires.
We could take points from our pri-
maries to apply TO our general elections
In our endeavor (aneged) to safeguard
the ballot we have developed an amount
Of red tape that is confusing. and have
a system that is complex and cumber-
some.
We shall never have real elections un-
IN voters may come TO the polls with bal
lots already marked and ready to drop
into the box Under our present system
tho win OF the people is not always reg
istered, because great part Of the bal
lots cast by men who think for Them
selves arc thrown out on some technical
ity.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
COUNCIL.

First ward-Harry E. Thomas, un.
opposed. total vote, 17S.
Second Ward-First district, Stew
.enson, s; Welch, II; second district
Stevenson, So; Welch. 1873: Third dis.
.trlct Stevenson, IA; Welch. 1Os. Tota
vote, Stevenson, 70; Welch, SO2
Welchs majority. 227.
Thirl Ward-John G. Middleton, un.
Opposed total vote, 191.
Fourth Ward-Joseph Green. unop.
posed. total vote. 272.
Fifth Ward-Homer c. Simmons.un.
opposed total vote. sO4.
sixth Ward--First district, Ander.
SOP, Z; Kilmer, Ill; Postles, s; Van.
dever. -. Second district, Anderson
AZ; Kilmer, %; Postles, 90; Vandever
Z. Third district. Anderson, Sc; Xii.
mer, 1913; Postles, 2O4; Vandever, SO
Total vote, Anderson. 11o; Kilmer, 1873;
Postles. 2O4; Vandever os. Postle,
plurality, IL.
Seventh Ward.-First district
Charles. Sc; Taylor. 176. Second dis.
trict. Charles. 45 Taylor. 222. Third
district, Charles, As; Taylor 243
Fourth district. Charles, 159; Taylor
mn AAHAAAlAf NAAoA ANNf Of 1 ~
lor, SO. Total vote. Charles, 1886; Tay-
lor. $50. Taylor's majority, $50
Eighth Ward-First district, Cross
grove. 81; White. 125. Second dis
trict. Crossgrove. 81; White 225. Third
district. Crossgrove. IS; White. PIG
Total vote. Crossgrove, 206; White
$50. Whites majority. $50.
Ninth Ward-First district, Dutton
221; Lyons. 80; Phillips, /; Stetser
so. Second district. Dutton. Is; Lyons
2s4; Phillips. 10; Stetser, 100. Third
district. Dutton. 2l; Lyons. 81; Phil
lips. 3; Stetser. 81. Total vote, Dutton
257: Lyons. s21; Phillips, IA; Stetser
PA. Lyons plurality. A..
Tenth Ward-Willlam H. Moystin
unopposed. total vote, 2s4.
Eleventh Ward-Elijah Green. 73i
Fred G. Hinderer, So. Green's majority
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
cRokER's WOES.

II HE death OF two sons OF Richard
4 Croker. one killed in an auto
mobile accident and the other who died
on a train after having visited an
opium Joint is a sad commentary on
the direction riches and power may
take.
Richard Croker, an unlettered Irish
man. from an humble ward worker IN
New York advanced step by step un-
IN he became the chief OF Tammany
Hall and the absolute dictator Of the
destinies OF that great city.
During an the years OF his control
ne had no other occupation than poll
tics; be had only poverty to begin with
and nobody left him fortune. Yet
he retired with sumcient wealth to
purchase great estate in England on
(which he has lived like a lord.
But all his wealth. however secured.
has not brought him happiness in his
old age; indeed. it may have contribu-
ted to his woes His two sons were
taught the life of the idle rich. It re-
quires great talent TO spend money
properly; but 1t requires none to sim
ply get rid Of it. a mediocre young
man With no special talent for any
thing is cursed by a fortune. There
is money to spend and sports and dis
sipation suggest themselves naturally.
The older boy took to yachts. horses
and automobiles. things right enough
in their way. but certainly should not
be made the end and object OF human
existence. The younger son added
carousing and opium smoking to hi.
accomplishments. and died alone OF
railroad train. yet in the flush Of hii
early manhood. And the ex-Tam-
many chief, old and broken. sits il
his palace at Vantage bemoaning tn
fate OF the only beings aside from him
self that he ever loved.
Nemesis dogs the footsteps OF ever.
man, lodging and hiding. but fnani
striking blows that are mortal.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
READABLE RHYMES

Officer O'Leary at the Crossing.
'Tis all along Fifth avenue, as wheels the
grand display
OF hansom coach, victoria, Of landau
and coupe,
That like Napoleon Bonaparte reviewing
his array,
Stands omcer o'Leary at the crossing.
whoa. therel slow therel Can't ye un-
derstand?
Dhraw bacSl shtop that hack whin ol
how'd up me hand.
That's the way We must obey whln tn
gineral gives command"
Says Omcer OLeary at the crossing.
'ris all along Fifth avenue the city orchid
blooms,
The miles and miles Of many styles, furs
and silks and plumes;
But keen and stern, the censor Of the
coachmen and the grooms
Stands Ohicer O'Leary at the crossing.
whoa. nowl slow nowl Put yer horse to
grass
Aisy sure, We fresh chafoor-don't give
me amy sass
Halt. oi say. an open way 70 let this lady
passw
Says omcer oLeary at the crossing.
Half a mile Of millionaires along that
moving chain,
Dappled grays and thoroughbreds with
cropped and arching name
But Maggie Flynn, the milliner, need not
appeal IN vain
TO break the grand procession at the
crossing
whoa, therel slow there! Don't give
me amy chlnl
suddy. sure ye fresh ohafoor before 1
run yez inl
Whlnf Oive me say ven all give way fer
little Maggie Flynn"
Says Odcer OLeary at the crossing.
Wallace Irwin, in June Smart Set