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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Il is said that members of Congress,
irrespective of party, arose and
cheered wildly when the reading of
the Presidents message was complet-
ed. This is certainly a remarkable
demonstration, considering all points
in the premises. Both Democrats and
Republicans seemed TO find something
in the address worth applauding
Senator Davis, Democrat, of Arkan-
sas, is quoted as saying: 1T is
the best Democratic doctrine l have
ever heard emanating from Repub-
lican source"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Rural Claims.

Through the influence OF the DAFT.
-ress cities aud their needs have cra
: absorb Fuch an ailount o. d@T.
ttention that TIE Importance a. III
"untry aid It's inha 5lgants to ;hel we
are of the na;iOn Is largely O.e 10
Pei; heave lie csll 70 - eve-.,'thi ., -;
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this end MILD! hiss no: !.,he
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J. N':ie,aea'l Seasu.y.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
PROVING II.

keep up your courage, old man.
said the passenger who was a good
sailor to another who was leaning
over the railing and paying tribute to
Neptune
Never mind me-" came the answer
between gasps. 1--WE always heard
that it took travel to bring out what
there is in a man."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

If Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, who re-
Gently married a titled and wealthy
foreign count, can now pronounce her
own name, she can do more than most
Americana are capable of. Her hus-
bands meme is Szchenyi.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

President Roosevelt's message to
Congress certainly stirred up the an
imals, including some Of those ultra
fine furrod creatures of the National
Financial Zoo who seemingly had
come to think that they had climbed
too high for the most far-reaching gu
to excite 1t was just about the warm
est state paper that ever came down
the chute.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

And now some of the Republican
newspapers are saying IF it hadn't
been for Bryan, Roosevelt might have
stuck to Republican policies No
doubt to Mr.. Roosevelt this is the
'most unkiudest" thrust Of all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

The Interior Journal and other Dem
Ocratic newspapers of Kentucky are
calling upon Senator McCreary to
fall into the breach at Frankfort and
by the power of his voice and this
weight of his influence 10 perhaps
break the deadlock and show HIS
many admirers in the State that he is
still, as he has always claimed. in
favor of the will Of the people as
expressed at the polls, and in this
manner sustain Mr. Beckham, the par
ty nhnee. As yet, Senator Nc
Crtady has failed to speak out in
meetin' Us regards the U. s. Senator
ship.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

James Eads Howe, of the Brother
hood Welfare Association, of St
Louis. hinselfDknown as the million
aire hobo" has evolved plan for
the transportation of unemployed men
over railroads free of cost. He pro-
poses that once a month certain rail-
roads run hobo car" on one OF
their regular freights for the free
passage of men who haven't the mon
ey to buy a ticket to desired desti-
nations. He thinks this plan will
put q stop to bumper riding and the
constant annoyance of tramps.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Up to the hour of going to press,
Gov. Wilson had not stated which on
of those useless offices which the
Democrats created he was going to
abolish
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Most of the newspapers of the coun-
try. since the PRONUNCIATION of the
new postal ruling which prevents them
from sending their publication to
subcriberss on tick" are in the midst
of frenzied finance. We never knew
before exactly what the term meant,
but we see it and feel it now.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

A New York man, because he fall
ed to heed the biblical injunction
that it is useless TO attempt to add
even a traction to ones stature, is
suing a physical trainer for failing
to add a quarter of an inch to his
height IN order that he might sue
cessfully pass examination for po-
sition of policeman. He says he paid
$25 to the trainer. who agreed to
put the required quarter-inch on his
height, Iut that after complying with
directions, the stretch of vertebra
failed TO materialize. Now he wants
his money back.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

This is time for backbone" start
off an editorial in an exchange. Why,
sure. Also for spareribs, cracklins
and real sausage.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Secretary Taft and President Roose-
welt have decided TO avoid a fight
with Hughes over the delegation to
the Republican National Convention
in order to escape a split in the
party" Democrats would do well
to learn a lesson from these same
practical politicians.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Congressman Sherley, Of Kentucky,
declares that "whiskey has no enc
mics in the cloak room and no
friends on the floor" which sounds
rather ambiguous, but perhaps ex-
presses the case about Prohibition
in Congress.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

In one sense. President Roosevelt
does not want fellow who Hughes to
the line.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Police Judge Austin, Of Toledo, o.,
sentenced himself 10 one day In the
city workhouse. in order that he
might test the experience and the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

fault. But we are determined to give
such people no just complaint
PERUNA is A GREAT MEDICINE.
1t has become household word in
millions of homes. Our faith in the
remedy is stronger than ever. Every
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
FIVE OF BROWN FIRM HELD.
Sensational. Arrests Follow Expeling
of Exchange Members.

New York, Sept. 25 Detectives from
police headquarters appeared In the A.
o Brown &, Co. case today, giving 1t
a sensational turn when they arrested
FIVE members of the failed stock ex-
change firm as they emerged from the
federal building, where a hearing into
the affairs of the firm has been going
on for some days before United states
Commissioner Gilchrist. A sixth arrest
would have been made II sickness had
not detained still another member OF
the firm in New Jersey hospital be-
yond the jurisdiction of the New York
police.
The charge against them was that OF
grand larceny and 1t was preferred by
a former client Of the firm, Miss Helen
s. Abernethy Of this city, who alleges
the loss at their hands OF 20 shares Of
Missouri, Kansas g. Texas railway
common stock valued at about 5000 and
% shares of United States Steel pfd.
stock, valued at $l,1S4 on or about An-
gust n last The men arrested were
a o. Brown and Samuel G. Brown,
Edward f. Buchanan, Lewis G. Young
and w Rhca Whitman. They were
all baled out in $1,000 each was fur
nished for G. Lee Stout, the sixth man.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
COMING TO GRAND.
The Governor and the Boss
and Wanted by the Pc.
lice" Next Week.

The power of politics on the stage
has been exempliled so frequently Of
late that the popularity of Chas, H.
Blaney's new production of love and
politics THE Governor and Me Boss"
need cause no surprise. Peculiarly per-
tinent TO the time and season Is this
new semi-hysteric appeal to good gov
eminent and honest officials There IL
something very earnest and very d.
verting about this play of Bragdon
and Postance, something that makes
orfe wish TO sit It out TO the end. some-
thing that attracts and holds. The au-
thors give you no time to weary Of
heir political puppets or Of their
.heme. You are pushed on from point
o point and dangled between acts with
I, suspense that Is good to find in these
days Of sketches instead of plays.
From the title Of the piece ono would
imagine the good governor elect and
the had political boss" would clash
throughout tho piece, hut by twist in
tho affairs Of both they are brought to-
gether In peculiarly strong friendly
honda bond that works for righteous
ness and good to the end The boss
is the chief character dominating the
governor and guiding his ship of state
into the harhor Of his own finding
VIM H. Turner, an old and tried friend
Of the theater-going clientele Of thi,
city. plays the part Of this rugged OLD
wirepuller with an admirable mastery
of the desired tinge Of brutality an,
with holiness Of line, precision o
touch and clearness of intention that Is
good to see, There are many lastin:
qualities to this new drama OF today
II contains irony and argument stated.
defamation, brilliant and unexpected
antltheses and bits of caricature and {
sympathetic and stirring appeal Thi
play will be presented at the Crane
Opera House. Monday, Tuesday ant
Wednesday next AT popular prices
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
POLLS NEXT WEEK
Charles Mack and Company IA
the Pleasant Irish American
Incident Come Back
to Erin" ,

Chas. Mack and company IN thu
pleasant rrish-American fnuAdenl
Come Back to Erin" arc to be tAs
features Of the Poll bill the coming
week. Mr.. Mack Is remembered BY
the devotees Of this city as having one
Of the daintest and pretttest Of the
Irish comedy acts in which ne intro
duces his famous bag-pipc.
: Mack has an excellent importing
company who Will assist IN enanting
this pleasing comedy.
Carlin and Otto are to present WIN
the assistance Of capable company
THE Battle Of Bay Rum" written ~
Ed Gallagher for laughing purposes
only and considered the biggest and
best Of the farcical hits presented IN
vaudeville this season.
Barry and Wolford In singing and
talking, The Hughes Musical Trio, tho
splendid instrumentalists. Harry B.
Lester, the Jovial Jester. the 0oH trio
the equilibrists, and the e1ectrograph
with Pretty Flower Girl" and The
Fashionable Hat will complete tho
array.
Seats are now selling for the entire
week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
Captains Of Teams to Meet I'm Y. NJ
G. A, Friday to Arrange SCHEDULE.

Immediately following the meeting OF
principals In the Y NJ C. A. building
yesterday afternoon. a. r. Rutledge,
secretary Of the Grammar School Ath-
letic league sent out a notice, request
ing that the captains of all the gram
mar school teams meet him In the
building, on next Friday afternoon at
o'clock at which time a schedule for
the coming year will he arranged This
action followed the motion of the prin-
clpals to the effect that q list Of all
players for the coming year should be
sent Mr. Rutledge during the coming
week
The meeting yesterday afternoon was
attended by Messrs. Lambert Dfa-
mond. Nichols. Russell and Farley Let
tiers were also eceived from Miss
Webster OF Cedar street and Mr..
Krowlton Of Winchester, stating that
those schools would have teams on the
field this fall 1t Is expected that
several other schools will also place
teams In the league,
The privilege of allowing princi-
pal to select his team either from the
district or from a single school was
also granted at the meeting yesterday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

worn reveal the very latest DEGREES in
Paris and New York
In Nearly a Hero" Mr. Bernard
has the part of little tailor who
works for theatrical eostumer, and
It gives full play to those talents for
fun making which have made him
one of the favorite comedians on our
stage today Mr. Bernard never
strives for effect and in this latest
role he uses the same easy methods
O. Of yore to bring the ready laugh
GM his friends on the other side Of
- footlights. The comedian has two
rSnes II was Hero" and "A Singer
Sang a Song" which are rendered in
characteristic fashion
Mr.. Bernard. clever as he is, is not
the whole show In this instance. He
realizes that he cannot keep. an au-
dience entertained constantly for
nearly three hours and so insists that
only the best players shall surround
him. For this season he has In his
company Florence Gerald, Daisy
Green, Virginia Marshall, Daisy Leon,
Sam Edwards and Phil Ryley
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
To-night's Play.

A new creation has been introduced
to the stage In Paul Gilmores new
play, The Boys OF Company b."
which plays at the Hyperion Satur-
day matinee and night Sept. ga
lisping beauty. Lisping girls and lisp
Ing men are common properties In the
mechanism OF modern plays-musical
and otherwIse-but the Introduction
Of lisping girl that is beauty, one
that takes the entire camp by storm
and attracts temporarily even the
stalwart Captain Tony Allen from the
chalk line Of devotion to the adorable
Elleen--this Is a novelty and worth a
word OF praise, And not only is this
new llsper universal divinity, but
she finds as partner she singles out
as her hero from the entire lot. an
other lisper like herself. A couple
that singly and collectively give Tony
Allen the worst quarter hours Of his
life. 1t Is not only the Fascination Of
the adorable cousin that nearly floors
him. 1t is his courteousness to her
adoring double that finally brings him
In despair to realizing sense that
there are more things In love and war
than even he had bargained for.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
Louise Cunning in "Marcelle."

At the Providence Opera House
Thursday evening Miss Louise Cum
ming and capable supporting com
pany appeared in a new operetta en-
titled "Marcelle" by Gustav Luders
and Frank P1xley, the makers of sew
erel popular and works Of a similar
nature, conspicuous among which
were THE Prince of Pilsen," and
Woodland This was the first pres
entation Of the piece on any stage and
a large audience gave the star and the
piece An enthusiastic reception En-
cores were exuberantly demanded and
1t was after 1880 whenthe fnalcur-
tain descended BY all visible tokens
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
MISS TALIAFERRo.
She is to Remain In "Polly of the
Circus"


Miss Mabel Talaferro is to continue
In Polly" This announcement Is
made at the young actress personal
request, and Is due solely to her de-
sire to appear in the leading cities in
the country In her greater success be-
fore she makes her last Metropolitan
appearance In her new play, "Cinder-
ella" After cinderella" Miss Tall
aferro will retire from the stage.
Throughout this season she viii be
sen only In the delightful circus play
which Is now breaking all records at
the Illinois theater. Chicago.
Coupled with the announcement that
sh will postpone the production
which was scheduled to be made at
the New Amsterdam theater. New
York, Xmas eve, comes the statement
that Mr.. Frederic Thompson viii i'm
mediately form another Polly Of the
Circus" company, 10 be headed by Mis-
Edith Talioferro, who is at presen
tho leading woman In "Brewster's Mil
lions" Neither company will be seen
N small cities. as the tours which
have been arranged for each comprise
none but the largest centers Of popu-
lation throughout the United States
When Miss Mabel Taliafcrro started
her present season Il was hcr intention
and the intention ~ her husband
Frederic Thompson. to withdraw her
from the play during the second week
Of December, when she would return
to New York and commence rehearsal
% cinderella, F" Miss Tallaferro
season opened IN Chicago, where, n
the Illinois thester. she has done
from the opening night. and is continu
ing to do the largest theatrical bust
ness in the United states.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

position of all three of the leading
teams.
Detroit In the American league won
twice from Philadelphia and regained
second place, Chicago not playing and
dropping to third position Cleveland
lost and now holds first place by but
two point advantage over Detroit.
st. Louis also lost and Is now ten
points behind Chicago, with but six
teen points, however separating her
from the leaders Here, as In the Ma
tonal league. the race Is still exceed
ingly close probably remaining to be
fought out between the four western
clubs when they play the seasons final
games among themselves.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
Marie C'allill.


II Marie Cahill wants a trade mark
for her peculiar style Of musical play
she may have a background of strong
story, on which is shown a list of the
most interesting songs and musical
numbers; in the upper left hand cor
ner cupid pulls his bow, and in the
lower right hand corner Is the mask
Of comedy, then around It all band
Of rosebuds, each containing the head
Of as pretty girl as you have ever
seen These are the salient points of
Cahill musical play, and they say
that more perfect than ever the new
Offering. "The Boys and Betty" will
come with It's charming star to the
Hyperion Friday and Saturday next
Manager Daniel Y, Arthur, has GER
talnly set a pace In the engagement of
expensive casts which will be hard
one for other managers to follow
John r, Kellerd Eugene Cowles, Ed
gar Achison-Ely, Clara Palmer,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

Defoes knowledge Of the umbrella,
correspondent suggests, may have
been acquired in Spain, which he visited
on business (his line being Spanish and
Portuguese goods) long before he
wrote Robinson Crusoe" II Is note
worthy that John Macdonald footman
contemporary with Jonas Hanwav,
mentioned In his autobiography that
he brought his own silk umbrella from
Spain and was denounced by the hack
ney coachmcn of London as a French
man when he took his walks abroad
with It.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
Williams & Walker.

Williams & Walker, the real king
pins of song and laughter, who re-
turn to the Hyperion for one night
Oct 8, In their latest success entitled
"Bandanna Land" write all their own
songs practically and originate all the
business" of their specialties but
though they are universally copied
Williams and Walker are 50 inimit-
ably funny in their performance, that
in spite Of the many clever limitations
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
AT THE HYPERION
Sam Bernard, Monday and
Tuesday-Louise Cunning
With "Marcelle Marie
Cahill Last of Week.

The we'll known comedian, Sam
Bernard will appear at the Hyperion
for two performances next Monday
and Tuesday in his new play Nearly
a Hero" which comes direct from an
engagement OF six months at the Ca
sino theater, New York, In support
Of Mr.. Bernard is a cast of we'll
known players and the Identical pro-
ducton which was used during the
long New York run. In only one par
ticular Is this changed and that
change touches on the gowns. AS Is
usual In the productions Of the Mes
srs, Sam S. and Lee shubert, the cos
,umes are point Of particular inter-
'st. In NEARLY Hero" the gowns
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
"yyanted by the Pollce.-

The new school Of sensational drama
is on the onward march of success At
the head of the procession will be
found Wanted by the Police" which,
1t is said, has already been classed as
the king pin" Of them all 1t will
he seen for the first time In this city
at the Grand Opera House where It Is
underlined for three days engagement
commencing Thursday next The usual
matinees viii also be given.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
CASTRO POLITE TO BRITISH.
Sir Vincent Corbett Thanks venezuelan
for His Kindness.

Caracas Venezuela, Monday, Sept
81. via willemstad, Curacao, Sept. H.
President Castro has received . tele-
gram from Sir Vincent Corbett, the
British minister to Venezuela. who y
returning to the capital from q trip to
Port Of Spain. Trinidad, indicative Of
the friendly relations existing between
Venezuela and Great Britain. Sir Vim
cent, who is at Ciudad Bolivar, says;
IT thank you for the attentions ex-
tended me by all the Venezuelan au-
thorities on my trip from Barouisi-
mento to Ciudad Bolivar" 81
The foreign minister. DR.. Paul, has
answered the note from the govern
ment Of the Netherlands by merely ac-
knowledging its receipt. He is reserv-
Ing his detailed reply until he has In
his possession Hollands second note
on the difficulties that have arisen be-
tween that government and Venezuela.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
The Marrens of Virginia.

"a war play that is not war play
Is probably the best description that
can be given In so few words of "The
Warrens of Virginia, which David
Belasco will present, at the Hyperion
theater, three nights beginning Mon
day night, October 5, matinee We'd
nesday and Saturday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
The WILL Street Defective.

This afternoon and evening Howard
Hall at the Grand Opera House will
repeat his newest success The Wall
Street Detective" This play was a
hit here upon its first presentation
Thursday night and in It Mr. Hall is
materially adding to his reputation as
an actor
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
CAN'T GET OVER RI.
Richmond Blues Still Enthusiastic
About Trip Here.

George w. Crane, secretary Of the
Bowditch Furniture Co.. who has deal
ings with one of the Richmond fac
tories recently received. in connection
with a recelpted invoice his firm had
paid them, the following compliment
ary note from e. B. Meade, a member
of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Battalion, who is member OF the
Richmond firm: 1.-THE New Haven hos
pitality will never be forgotten by those
who took the trip to your city last
week with the Richmond Blues" Major
Brown Of the Governors Foot Guard
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

The state of North Carolina Is one
OF the most notable in the Union for
the production Of gems, particularly
diamonds, emeralds, rubles, aqua
marines, beryis, hiddenite, rhodolite,
amethysts and remarkable rock crys-
tails These gems have been found
mainly in the course of mining opera
lions, although Il few systematic
searches for them have been made and
two companies are now engaged ex-
clusiyely In such work
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
William Turner in THE Governor and the Boss at the
Grand.
Grand.

James 3. Carson, Edgar Norton, z. j.
DeVarny, Anna Mooney and others
constitute list which is unparalleled
In the support IF star
Then there is the famous Tong.
skirted' chorus. This year there are
twenty-four of as pretty girls as ever
danced and sang before the foot
lights
The play is said to be distinct
novelty. The scenery and gowning
alone represent a small fortune.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

Mrs. G. Meyer Is responsible for the
monument that has just been erected
at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to the
memory of the horses that died during
the Boer war. 1t cost upward of $4,000,
and Is in the shape OF stone watering
trough, on the top OF which Is the fig
ure Of bronze cavalryman giving a
drink to his horse.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
Fifty Miles from Broadway.

George M. Cohan's rural musical
play Fifty Miles From Boston" which
will be presented at the Hyperion Oct
under the direction Of Messrs. Co
han and Harris, is far from being a
musical comedy In the strict sense OF
the word.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26
RACES TIGHTEN UP.
National and American League Scraps
Closer Than Ever.

New York. playing in form far be-
low that shown in the recent series
with her close rivals, suffered a serious
setback In the National league PEN
nant race yesterday by dropping both
games Of doubleheader to Cincinnati
This morning her advantage over the
Chicago team, which won in Brooklyn,
Is but a single point. Pittsburg lost
an opportunity to step into first place
by losing one of two games of the az
ternoon In Boston and is now In third
place, Ave points behind Chicago. To
days possibilities include changes In
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-26

According to a speech delivered by
Catherine Waugh McCulloch before the
short time ago. the condition of mar
ried women in that state Is far from
what 1t should be, No Michigan wife
legally owns her clothes IL they were
purchased out Of family funds or earn.
ings by her husband, unless he dies II
he dies the statutes Of Michigan give
her rot only her own clothes but his
also.