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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Public Sale.

On Saturday, August 20, at my res
idence at McHenry, Ky, l will offer
for sale at public auction to the high
est bidder, the following described
property:
Two first-class young mich COWS,
both fresh as to milking quail
ties; a good buggy and harness; one
force pump; a good double-shovel
pillow and harness; a lot of poultry
wire fencing; all household and kitch-
en- furniture.
Terms of sale, which will be
easy, made known on day of sale.
Sale begins at 1 O'Clock p. m.
r. T. ROSS,
34t2 McHenry, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Appeals will be Made Through the Press.

Chicago, Aug. 2l.-Editors of every
Democratic and Independent news
paper throughout the United Stat es
will be appealed to by the Democratic
National Committee to start sub
scriptions for the Democratic cam
paign fund in their newspapers. This
plant was made known tonight by
Col. Moses G. Wetmore, chairman of
the finance committee, distinct from
the effort already inaugurated by the
national committee to obtain money
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Haas Shows.

Haag's Trained Animal Shows which
exhibited at Hartford last Wednesday
was one of the best entertainments
which ever visited Hartford. 1t was
clean, Interesting and thrilling from
start to finish. The animals were
marvels of beauty and training. The
feats of acrobatic performance were
good and elected much applause. The
mighty stunts of the herd Of trained
elephants were extraordinary, as were
those of the smaller animals. Al'o-
gether 1t was a splendid show-ndt
the biggest and best on the road, OF
course, for they don't claim h-but
we'll worth the money, and a leader
of it's kind
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
NEW SCHOOL LAW
CAUSES TROUBLE
Defeated Trustee Files
Suit in Boyle County.
AYERS ACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
No Separation for Whites and
BlackS-Race QueS-
tiOn Involved.

Danville, KY, Aug. 24.--The school
law adopted by the last session Of
the General Assembly has stirred up
Juror in Central Kentucky and nu-
merous law suits have been filed
among candidates for trusteeships.
]. H. Dunn, of Shelby City, this
county, has gone further than the av-
erage suit filed and through his at
torneys, the Hon. Robert Harding and
Judge E. V. Puryear, filed suit at
lacking the constitutionality of the
act.
In his petition filed in court Mr..
Dunn sets up in part: Plaintiff
AYERS that said act under which said
election was held and said election are
void and invalid, because said cleo
tion Was held under said act OF the
Commonwealth of Kentucky March "a,
1908, which act was and is invalid
because it provides for white and col
ored schools under same management
and is contrary to the public policy
Of this Commonwealth and in CONTRA
ventiOn of the Constitution Of this
Commonwealth providing for a sepa-
ration of school for white children
and negroes"
The petition further alleges the un-
constitutionality Of the right under
the new law to levy and raise the
tax for school purposes without hav-
ing the same submitted 10 the people
on ballot.
W. c. Moss, of Nevada, has also
filed suit against Prather, charging
irregularity in the trustee election at
that place, and the law has had the
effect of stirring up general disorder,
hence the suit to test the constitution
ality of the act.
Educators here declare that negro
trustees will be chosen in many white
districst and oolored people are in the
majority in some localities and that
the new law provides for such an in
novation provided the colored peo-
pie desire TO enter the contests for
truSteeShipS
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
CIOverpOrt Goes Dry.

Cloverport, KY, August 22.-In an
exciting local option election held in
Cioverport to-day the drys were vic
torious by a majority OF eighty votes.
There was a large vote cast and the
excitement about the voting places was
intense. The women held prayer meet
ings every hour at the local churches
and church bells were rung.
Cloverpcrt has been without sa-
looms for many years, although it has
been claimed that several blind tigers
were in operation near the city. Only
recently deputy UnitedStates marshals
were here making Investigations.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
NO. So.

through financial representatives I'M
der the direction of the national COM
mlttee In each of the States in the
country.
Mr.. Wetmore said: I'VE are 60
ing to run this campaign, make no
mistake about that. Republicans
know where to get theirs, no matter
what contributions they may have
to turn back to comply with the law.
Every source We can find will be tapp-
ed and the results oBour efforts, so far.
are fairlyencouraging."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Announce for Reelection.

w. w. Owen, County Judge; c. NJ.
Finn, County Attorney; Z. p. Taylor,
County Court Clerk, and p. W. Berk-
shire, Representative to the Legisla-
ture from the district outside of Owens
boro, have announced for reelection.
The Democratic primary will be held
on the same day as the regular cleo
tion in November.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Here's Real Good News.

New York, Aug. 24.-Miss Isabelle
Holland and Miss Mary S. Moore, mil
liners of Boston, were returning pas
sengers on the Kaiser Wilhelm. Both
passengers declared that the large
brimmed hat had disappeared in Paris
ard that next season the popular hat
would be exceedingly small. Miss
Moore said the new hat was to the mer-
ny widow type as pin head was to a
umbrella.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
HERBERT.
Fair.

Aug. a. Miss Mabel Miller has re-
turned home from Fordsville AND
Whitesville, after a three weeks visit
with friends and relatives
A party was given at Mr.. Jim Bur-
dette's Thursday night. A large crowd
was present and it was highly enjoy
ed by all.
Mr.. d. A. Miller and daughter, Hal
lie, made a flying trip to Whitesville
Wednesday.
Mr.. Geo. Barnett, wife and son, viii
lie. will go to Evansville Tuesday to
visit relatives a few days.
Miss Carrie Swiharte, Of Chambers
is the guest of friends here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
DIR. ]. D. Russell Dead.

DR.. ]. d. Russell, one of the oldest
and most prominent physicians in Da-
viess county, died on Saturday morn
ing, following a congestive chill with
which he was attacked at his home in
the Wellington neighborhood on Friday
night. He became unconscious and
remained in that condition until he
died. He was sixty-two years of age
and was a resident of Daviess county
for the past thirty-eight years.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup recon-
mspded by mothers for young and
old is prompt relief for coughs, colds,
Group. hoarseness, whooping cough.
Gently laxative and pleasant to take.
Guaranteed. Should be kept In every
household. Sold by 2. Wayne Griffin
g. Bro. liza
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Hall of Fordsville Lodge, No. 600,
F. & A. NJ.
. Fordsyille, KY, Aug. %, 1908.
Bro. Charles Oolley Beard was born
Jan. 22, 1872. Was made a Master
Mason in Fordsville Lodge No. 600,
in the year 1897. Was exalted to the
Royal Arch Degree in Fordsville Roy
al Arch Chapter No. 1922. in the year
1902. Was married to Miss Abbie
Smith, Of Fordsville, KY, on Nov. 10,
1seS, and was elected to the Kentucky
Legislature in 1906. where he was ac-
knowledged as an efficient and hon
ored member Of that distinguished
'bbdy. Died at his home in Fords-
Mile, KY, Tuesday, Aug. IL, 1908.
4 whereas, Our Heavenly Grand Mas
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
A Loyal Democrat.

Judge Alton B. Parker, OF New
York, was the Democratic nominee
for President four years ago. He was
defeated by more than two and half
million votes. Many Bryan Democrats
did not vote for him. They did not
know the man. There Is no truer
Democrat than Judge Parker. He new
er did believe in the free silver coin
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
For Sore Feet.

81 have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use fol-
sore feet, as we'll as for healing burns.
sores, cuts, and all manner of abra-
siops," writes Mr.. w. Stone, Of East
Poland, Maine. 1t is the proper thing
also FOR piles. Try It; Sold under
guarantee at ]. H. Williams drug
store, Hartford, Ky. 25c. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

George Bhtton and Frank Davis,
who quarreled at Middlesboro July 4
last, met for the first time since the
quarrel at Shawnee, Tenn, and emp
tied their revolvers at each other.
BIitton was killed and Davis probably
Will not recover from his wounds.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
The place to see things!
Something doing every minute
at the Ohio County Fair.
New Law.

According 10 the new law passed at
the last session of the General Assem-
bly,, beginning next month all Justices
of the Peace will hold monthly term
of count in their district for the trial
OF civil cases. Court will convene In
each district On the first Wednesday 4
the month and continue in session un-
III all business is completed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Pineules for the kidneys. 30 days
trial $1.00. Guaranteed. Act directly
on the kidneys and bring relief ir
the first dose for backache, rheumatic
pains, kidney and bladder trouble. In
vigorate the entire system. Sold by
z. Wayne Griffin & Bro. liza
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Lost, Gold Stick Pin,

On the streets of Hartford on last
Monday afternoon. Pin was made out
of a gold dollar, which is plainly in
dictated. Reward for recovery. Leave
at Dr. Pirtle's office.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Sick Headache and Biliousness re-
lieved at once with Rings Little Liv-
err Pills. A rosy complexion and clear
eyes result from their use. Do not
grippe or sicken. Good for all the fam
lily. Sold by 2. Wayne Griffin &
Bro. Liza
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
For Sale.

A new four-room cottage on Madi-
son street, near NJ, H. & f. R. r. de-
POT site. For further particulars call
on or address, T. l.. ROYAL,
32t4 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Everybody everywhere and
especially everybody in Ohio
county, invited and expected to
attend the Ohio County Fair.
-Four great days-September
OH.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

Everybody works but father.
Bring the old man out and help
swell the 1908 crowd at the Ohio
County Fair.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

You'll be lonesome ifyOu stay
away. Bring your girl and come
on, boys. We're looking for
both OF you at the Ohio County
Fair
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26

The we'll known and pOpu-
lar CanneIltOn Band has
been employed and will
make music for the Ohio
County Fair which begins Sep
TENDER 9, continuing four days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-08-26
Resolutions Of Respect

Hall of Fordsville Lodge, No. 600
T. & A. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
ILLINOIS MINERS ARE
In ANNUAL SESSION
Convention at Peoria Canvasses Vote
Showing President Walker
Reelected.

Peoria, H., Feb. 19.-The 10Th an
nual Illinois convention of the United
Mine Workers of America convened
here yesterday, with over $50 dele
gates in attendance. The report of
tellers on the recent mail election
showed over $1,000 ballots had been
cast, and that President John A. Walk
er was reelected by an overwhelming
vote John Harrington of Streator was
elected vice president, and James Rad
ford of Springfield secretary-treasurer.
The report of the retiring secretary
treasurer, w. ID. Ryan, showed that
there were over $4,000 members in
good standing in the Illinois organiza-
ton, and that there was a balance in
the treasury of S930,G32
Friday morning the convention will
go into joint session with the Illinois
coal operators for the purpose of draft
ing new agreement, the present
agreement expiring April l. mo re-
duction either in the wage scale or
output under any circumstances" is
the slogan which the majority of the
delegates will carry into this joint
session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
ST0ESSEL'S FATE IN
THE COURTS HANDS
sponsibIity May Hear Yer
dict Tomorrow.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 19.-The court
which has been trying Lieutenant Gen
eral Stoessel for the surrender of Port
Arthur to the japanese retired for de-
liberation at noon today, ordering
Stoessel and the other defendants in
the court martial proceedings, Gen
erals Fock and Reiss, to appear Feb.
20, when sentence is expected to be
st. Petersburg, Feb. 19.-The trial
of Lieutenant General StoesseI reached
the last act yesterday, the prosecution
waving the privilege of putting in re-
buttal TO the defense. The last word
was given to the accused general, who
uttered only few sentences in a firm
voice and sh1uldered the entire re-
sponsibility for the surrender of Port
Arthur.
IF the court decides that the sur
render was a crime he concluded, 81
ask for the death sentence"
The court is expected to close the
proceedings today with its decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
MATRON DROVE TACK
THROUGH BOYS TONGUE
Attempt to Secure Confession of
Theft of Pencil May Cost
Woman Her Job.

Canal Dover, Ohio, Feb. 19.-In or
der to secure a confession of the theft
of a pencil from Sampson Fowler,
years old, Assistant MatIon Clara
Sterling of the County Children's home
confessed to having driven a tack
through the end of the boys tongue.
The case was reported to Humane
Officer Jackson by R. w. Chapman,
an employe at the home, and the for
mer caused the arrest of the woman
on a charge of cruelty. She was taken
before Mayor Defenbacher of New
Philadelphia. and after confessing was
punished with light fine. The mat
ter has been brought to the attention
of the board of directors of the insti-
tuition and the girl probably will be
dismissed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
HAS NOT CEASED
Blizzard Conditions Slow to
Subside at Chicago and
Milwaukee.
STILL RAGING IN MICHIGAN
Snow Reaches Depth of 1a Inches in
Places and Is Drifting
Badly.

Chicago, Feb 10 The blizzard
which began here yesterday is still in
progress today, although the greatest
fury of the storm has passed. The
light snow of the early part of the
day was piled into deep drifts by the
strong wind Rail traffic is greatly de-
layed. Trains from the west were from
one to eight hours late.
Interurbnns Suffer at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 19.-The bliz-
zard which started yesterday continues
with but slightly abated fierceness to-
day About a foot of snow has fallen
in Milwaukee and vicinity, which drift
ed badly in many instances, driven by
a high wind Traffic is more or less
interrupted, some interurban electric
lines being entirely out of commission.
Michigan Has Is Inches.
Detroit, Feb. 19.-The blizzard which
swept down upon the lower portion of
Michigan from the west yesterday still
prevails with great severity. Already
the snowfall ranges from eight inches
in Detroit to IS inches in the south
western section of the state. Trains
are late everywhere. The storm was
most severe in that part of the state
below a line drawn from Saginaw bay
across to Lake Michigan
At st. Louis.
st. Louis, Mo. Feb. 19.-The tenn
perature dropped to % degrees above
zero today and a stinging snow storm
prevails driven by a fierce northwest
wind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
PROHIBITION FAILS TO CARRY
Mississippi House Defeats Plan and
Causes Much Surprise.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 19.-The sur
prise of the legislative session occur
red yesterday morning when an amend
ment seeking to establish constitutions
al prohibition was defeated in the low
er house, lacking two votes of the re-
quired majority of two-thirds A Sin
gular feature of the defeat was that
all the members from open saloon
counties favored the amendment and
many who had voted for statutory pro-
hibition were against it. Those favor
ing the calling of constitutional con-
vention are credited with having de-
feated the amendment in the hope
that it would strengthen their cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
DES MONIES FORM OF GOVERNMENT
STANDS THE TEST IN SUPREME COURT

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 19.-The Des
Moines plan by commission govern
ment yesterday was declared constitu-
tional in every detail by the Iowa su-
preme court The plan will be given
its first trial in Des Moines and Cedar
Rapids when the commissions to be
elected in both cities March 80 assume
the reigns of government.
Is Entirely New.
This new Iowa idea is something en-
tirely novel in the administration of
an American city The project abol-
ishes the mayor, council, solicitor, and
other municipal Offices, and establishes
in charge of the whole municipal bus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
DECISION Is NEAR
Judge Ball in the Superior Court at
Chicago Announces He Will De-
eide Issue Tomorrow.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Judge Ball, in the
superior court, will tomorrow morning
render decision in the famous Illinois
Central railroad case. The chief legal
point involved is whether or not it is
lawful for corporations outside of H.
linois to control and vote stock in IL
linois corporations. Incidentally the de-
cision will settle whether Stuyvesant
Fish or E. H. Hartman is to control
the Illinois Central railroad during the
ensuing year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19

mess a commission of five members
elected at large. These five men con-
troll the city government just as the
affairs of a bank or other corporation
is placed in the hands of board of
directors.
Five Have Entire Charge.
The five commissioners, known tech
nically under the law as four council
men and a mayor, will have complete
charge of the government, employing,
under civil service regulations, all
workers for the community, from the
solicitor to janitors, and discharging
them for cause. The commissioners
hold office for two years, and draw
modest salaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
THAW MARRIAGE TO BE ANNULLED IS.
RUM0R CIRCULATED AT PITTSBURG

Pittsburg, Feb. 19.-Following on
the heels of the report from New York
that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Harry
Kendalls Thaw are to be legally separ-
ated comes the rumor that the mar
riage of this unfortunate couple, like
that of the sister of Harry Thaw. the
former countess of Yarmouth, is to be
annulled and hat the action will be
brought in the courts of Allegheny
county, where the two were married.
The laws of the state of Pennsyl-
vania provide that an insane person
cannot legally wed. The Thaws will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
CHURCH MAY GUST HAMILTON
Relations Between Family and Late
Tom Smell to Be Probed.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Feb. 19.-It is an
nounced that when the Illinois confer
ence meets next fall to consider the
affairs of the Methodist church in this
district, it will be called upon to take
up the case of Rev. E. A. Hamilton,
who, with his wife and daughter, has
been mixed up in the Smell will case
at Clinton. Mr.. Hamilton, who has
preached for a number of years in the
Illinois conference and who has been
stationed at Newman for some time,
will not be permitted to remain in the
conference, it is said, without a pro-
test
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
CHESTER GILLETTE MUST DIE
Slayer of Sweetheart Doomed by Court
of Appeals.

Albany, N Y, Feb. 19.-The court
of appeals has decided that Chester
Gillette of Cortland must die in the
electric chair for the murder of his
sweetheart, Grace c'Billy') Brown of
South Otselio at Big Moose lake July
II, 1906 The court affirms the con-
viction of first degree murder and the
sentence of death rendered by the SUI
preme court in Herkimer county. Gill
lette is in the death cell at Auburn.
The court will soon fix a date for his
execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
Report That United States
is to Address Protest
to Japan Denied.
CHINAHAS COMPLAINED
Reply From Toxic to Latest
American Note Handed to
Ambassador 0'Brien.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Rumors to the
effect that the state department is
about to address a protest TO Japan
against its attitude in Manchuria and
that this is to be done upon the in
stance of the Chinese government
meets with an unequivocal denial at
the state department 1t is admitted
complaints have been made to the state
department that American trade is suf-
fering in the orient, but it is believed
other causes than Japans attitude are
principally responsible.
Reply to Note Received.
Toxic, Feb. 19.-The memorandum
of the japanese government in reply
| to that of the United States on the
subject of emigration was handed to
Ambassador O'Brien today 1t is un-
| derstood it agrees in general terms
with a number of suggestions made
by the American government and re-
quiring further restriction OF emigra-
| ton by the practical prohibition of
! laborers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19

make a claim that if Harry Thaw was
insane when he killed Stanford White,
as the New York courts decided he
was, then he was also insane when he
married Evelyn Nesbit. The Thaws,
it is declared here, are very glad to
accept this loophole through which
legally to separate, the couple.
1t is said that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
is equally pleased and that the only
person who objects to the arrange
ment is the man now confined in the
asylum of Matteawan, who still has
an insane passion for the little Dres
den doll whom lie made his wife. ;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
BRYAN INDoRsED BY 0HI0ANs
Members of Democratic State Central
Committee Uphold Candidacy.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb 19.-William j.
Bryan's visit to Columbus yesterday
was signalized by the democratic state
central committee unanimously endors-
ing his candidacy for the presidency.
After taking luncheon with the men,
bers of the reception committee of
the general assembly at the residence
of Colonel James Kilbourne, Mr.. Bry-
an addressed the general assembly in
joint session in the hall of representa-
tives on the subject of guaranteeing
bank deposits.
Last night Mr.. Bryan was the sole
speaker at a dollar dinner given al
Memorial hall under the auspices OF
the democratic members of the assem-
bly,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
CONGRATULATED EMANUEL

President Roosevelt Takes Notice of
Birth of Daughter Recently.
Rome, Feb. !9.-Ambassador Girls
com has sent officially to King Victor
Emanuel through the foreign minister
a letter from President Roosevelt con
graduating his majesty upon the birth
Nov. Is. 1907. Of a daughter, the Prin-
cess Giovanna. The king has ex-
pressed his pleasure at the receipt of
this communication particularly as the
observance is a new departure for the
American government. In the past the
United States took no notice of such
events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-19
NIGHT RIDERS AGAIN BUSY
Whip Supposed Detective and Order
Him Out of Town at Gracey, Ky.

Hopkinsville, KY, Feb. 19-The
town of Gracey, in West Christian
county, was visited last night by a
band of IS masked night riders. After
taking possession of the telephone ex-
change and making the town marshal
prisoner they terrorized the inhabi-
tants by firing guns and pistols. They
forced James Wooten, who was sus-
pected of being a detective, from his
room at the hotel to the outskirts OF
town. whipping him. and ordered him
to leave town by morning.