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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
THE LANGUAGE PUZZLE.
China's Forty Thousand Signs and
Symbols to Perplex the linguist.

China's Forty Thousand Signs and
Symbols to Perplex the linsuist.
The language known as Wen-li is the
medium by which the classical books
OF China have been handed down. II
Is par excellence the written language
OF China, but 1t is not generally under
stood by the great mass of the people.
The spoken language-namely, Manda-
rin-may also be written. and there Is
a good deal of colloquial literature in
Mandarin. Versions OF the Bible in the
local patois have also been produced
in several districts of the southwest,
where the dialects are very numerous
and diverse.
In the Chinese written language
there are over 10000 distinct charac-
tiers or symbols. and this vast number
IS being constantly increased by the
addition of new characters to repre-
sent new scientific words and modern
ideas.
Although the Chinese are considered
a literary people and have naturally
a desire for education, yet owing to
the extreme difficulty of mastering the
Chinese characters 1t is estimated that
only one in ten of the population can
read or write.-Contemporary Review.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09

where IL should be straight, In the
management of another husband.
When boy is bad there 1t no rift
in the clouds for the mother, but
the father finds a ray of light in the
reflection that at least the boy is
not a sissy.
Half tie people in the world are
uncomfortable because they have 100
much 10 eat, and the other half are
uncomfortable because they don't nave
enough.
A man would make a,great fuss IL
asked TO eat crackers and cneese at
home, but lie will seal crackers and
cheese at a grocery store and enjoy
them, In addition 10 making the pro-
prietor mad.
There are said to be 125 ways OF
cooking eggs All the brides we know
nave but one way; frying. After they
nave kept house number of years
they learn how TO soft boil them
We once heard of woman VINO knew
now to cook eggs four ways, but we
regarded it as fairy tale.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09

the laws of this State. In comment
ing upon Mr.. Bryan's offer, Nh. Par
sons quoted a section OF tire so-called
corrupt practices act of New York
State which provides that any person
VINO gives, offers or promises any Of
flee, place employment or valuable
thing as inducement for any voter or
other person 10 procure either large
or small vote, plurality or majority in
any election district or political divis-
ion Of the State for a candidate TO be
voted for al an election is guilty. of Eel
ony punishable by Imprisonment for no
more than five years, and in addition
forfeits the office 10 watch he may
nave been elected al the election with
reference to which sucn offence was
committed 1t all depends upon tie
value of the mule" added Mr. Parsons.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Storm Talk.

"Shipwreck affects people in odd
ways" said the captain. beaming
brightly on the two rows Of ladies at
his table in the saloon.
The wind roared. a great wave shook
the boat, and matron, with a low
cry, received plate of hot soup in her
lap.
IAN Indian colonel" the captain re.
sumed. rushed to the bathroom when
his boat sprung aleak and drowned
himself in the tub out of sheer terror.
There was an Anglo-Indian actor
who broke pretty girls leg by hurl-
ing his heavy cabin trunk down into
the lifeboat on her. OF course we
slung the trunk overheard at once. but
there was the broken leg, not so easy
10 get rid Of.
"Some men In a wreck proceed to get
drunk. They think If they secretly
drink lot they'll appear very game.
The result is that when the rescunG
party arrives these men are lying par
alyzed about the deck."-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
PHARAOH THE oPPREssoR.
This Is the Rameses Who Looms Over
the Egypt Of Today.


Like a cloud, a great golden cloud. q
glory impending that will not. cannot,
be dissolved into the ether, he Ram-
eses) doomed over the Egypt that is
dead; he looms over the Egypt Of to-
day. Everywhere you meet his traces:
everywhere you hear his name. You
say to a tall young Egyptian. "Hcw
big you are growing, Hassan"
He answers, Come back next year,
my gentleman. and shall be like Ram
eses the Great"
Or you ask of the boatman who rows
you. "How can you pull all day against
the current of the Nile?" And he
smiles, and. lifting his brown arm. he
says to you, "Look; am as strong as
Rameses the Great"
This familiar fame comes down
through some 1920 years. Carved
upon limestone and granite, now 1t
seems engraven also on every Egyp-
tan heart that beats not only with the
movement OF shadoof or Is not buried
in the black soil fortified by HapL
Thus can inordinate vanity prolong
the true triumph Of genius and i'm
press its own view of itself upon the
minds Of millions. This Rameses is
believed to be the pharaoh who op-
pressed the children Of Israel.-Robert
Hichens In Century.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
A New Literary Society

On the 10 of September 1908, A larg
crowd gathers at Mi. Noriah School
mousse and organized a Literary society
the officers were elected and the So
ciety was given the name of the
Yellow-j jacket Society, by a unanimous
vote. A program was arranged for
Friday evening September rs. The
committee selected an old subject 10
begin with. The subject selected was
Resolved tnat Tie works of nature
ARG more beautiful than the art of
man."
On Friday evening September 26tn,
a Large crowd assembled To near the
argument. After long enthusiastic
discussion the decision was render
ed in favor of the Negative. 80
The speakers were as follows: For
Affirmative, owen Ambrose. Rusaw
Weller for Negative, Scott Ambrose,
Lonnie owen. Tine Taffy string band
furnished excellent music throughout
the program
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Hurtin BiZneSS

Don't you know you're nurtin' biz
iess?" said tine red fox 20 the
mound,
When instead Of s'eepin' peaceful you
come snoopin', sniffin round?
WHAT'S the good of all your barkin'
WHAT'S the use of all this fuss?
WHAT We're chickens ever made for il
they weren't made for u.s."
Cant you see you're hurtin' bizness?
said the South Sea savage chief
To the fearless missionary VINO was
sitting OH the reef;
Il have seven white men captured
tnat | want to sell as meat;
WHAT were white folks ever made fol
if they weren't made TO eat?"
Don't you know you're hurtin' biz
ness?" said the robber in the jail
While tire Stubborn sheriff listened tC
MS almost fearful tale;
"Tnose WHO make and sell tine jim
mics, don't you see, are losin
trade
Whi,e you foolishly confine me wnero
no get-aways are made?"
Cant you see you're hurln' bizness?
said Ire devel 10 the man
VINO WAS steadily progressing on the
live-and-let-live plan;
You are keepin' men from fallin
VINO, if sorely pressed, might fall
Why, if all men done as You do
would have no job at all"
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
A Whetted Appetite.

DR.. Darlington, the health commits
sioner, mas a Dig, a fox terrier. AS
an exhibit lie outclasses anything in
the numerous bureaus over which the
commissioner rules. TO avoid the
department police, who are killing
anything in the dog, line tnat has
not a leash or a muzzle, the doctor
took mis- pet 10 mis- camp near Forest
burg Sullivan county. The dog kept
the hears and deer humming birds,
mosquitoes and other wild animals
away from the camp at night, and
was as active in good works in the
daytime. One day, while the doctor
was busy hauling logs for a stable
ne was determined TO build in the
Sullivan county wilderness, full
grown humble bee, of tine genus
bombus, got after him with an earn
estness that gave the commissioner
some fine exercise.
The fox terrier saw this exhibition
With head on side ne esemed to be
betting on the bee AT least ne was
thinking. When the doctor mad es-
capped by plunging into a blackberry
patch the dog went after the bee 10
investigate. The humble bee resented
this and the dog howled, but got peev-
ish and by a lucky snap gobbled the
insect. The dog mouthed the furry
ball before he swallowed it. He seem
ed TO like the snarp-pointed buffers
Before nightfall ne had eaten eleven
near the camp. He learned that they
loved flowers; just why, of course,
the dog did not know. But ne snap
ped them off the blossoms round
about with delight Then ne G. piured
two yellow jackeis. The next day
ne continued his been and yellow
Jacket hunt, and was especially active
before dinner. II seemed to give zest
10 his appetite for the commissioner
says tnat the dog eats more dinner
than ever before.-New York Tribune.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
The Remains of a Strange
Creature.

Some years ago remains of an ape
like creature possessing unusual nu-
man resemblance were discovered in
Java, aud the animal was named
pithecanthropus. Professor Haeckel
and some others accepted this as rep
resenting an ancestral human form
closely allied 10 the apes. Now spe-
cial expedition, under the combined
auspicles of the Acadamy Of Science
of Berlin and the Dutch East Indian
government, is being organized TO
make a thorough exploration of Java
in search of additional specimens of
pitnecantnropus. The geological for
nation in when tire original discov-
cry Was made is widely extended
among the mountains of tnat island.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Still Susceptible,

lie was nervous, fidgety young man,
and he looked with considerable APP
prehension 1T the woman next him.
who held a baby. It's face covered with
q thick veil. The baby gave now and
then sharp cry, which the woman
evidently tried to suppress.
At last, after many anxious glances,
the young man spoke.
"Has-has that baby any-anything
contagiousT he asked.
The woman looked at him with a
mixture of scorn and pity.
'Twouldn't he for most folks" she
said in a clear, carrying tone. "but
maybe 'twould for you. He's teeth
ine"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Not Legally Citizens

Louisville, KY, Sept. 3O.-Many re-
sidents of Kentucky bearing naturaliz
ton papers are not legally accredited
citizens of the United States according
10 a decision of Federal Judge Walter
Evans this morning. He was passing
on the application for naturalization
of ]. A. Habeck, of Paducan. THESE
papers We're not signed by TIE appli-
cant, but by Ihe lawyer in the case.
Judge Evans remarked tnat since 1906
by an act of Congress County Judges
had no more right 10 naturalize fore
igners than any o,ner citizens. He
said tnat Kentucky Judges seemed
never TO nave leard OF tlat act.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Nerve
Sick

If weak, WORKOUT,
nervous, cannot sleep;
have Indigestion, head
ache, neuralgia or peri
odic pains, it is because
your nerves are weak. 1t
is the lack Of nerve force
that makes the stomach,
heart, lungs, etc, work
imperfectly-become sick.
DR.. Miles Nervine cures
the sick when it restores
nerve strength, and puts
the power behind the or
gans to do their work.
almost three years I suffered from
nervousness. Indigestion, and palpita-
ton ton of the heart; l could not eat or or
without suffering. Altogether ! was
in a bad condition. My doctor did not
seem to do me any good. ] had tried
so many remedies that did not have
much hope of any of them doing me
any good. DR.. Miles Nefvine was
suggested by a friend. 1 got relief
from the first. and after few days
/ felt like a new person. 1t not only
relieved my heart and nerves, but
has invigorated my whole system. 1
am very grateful because since have
stopped using 1t. have had absolutely
no return of my oil trouble"
MRS. HOWARD FORD,
so Summit Ave., Worcester, Mass.
Or. Miles, NervIne Is sold by your
druggist, who Will guarantee that the
first bottle will benefit. II 1t falls, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09

world over as trainer OF
pigs. las brought to this
country company of barnyar
"grumers" which, at least as for as
higher education is concerned put
to blush TIE American nog of conf
merce.
Kerslake declares the hog was new
er made 10 tickle the palate OF the
epicure HE is mucn too intelligent
and refined TO become a martyr 20
gastronomy," says the New Zealand
porcine pedagogue. Kerslake's pigs
skip tine rope, dance, ride velocipedes'
play leap-frog and shoot the cnutes.
Tire act they do is one of the remar-
kably clever and funny novelties foun
on the program of Ringing Brothers
Worlds Greatest Snow this season.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
How to Make Harness
Backing.

The great English harness black
ing is made as follows: Three ounces
of turpentine and 2 ounces of white
wax are dissolved together over slow
fire. Then add 1 ounce of ivory black
and dram of indigo, well pulverized
and mixed together. When the wax
and the turpentine are dissolved, add
e ivory black and indigo, and stir
till cold Apply very thin Wash az
terward and you will have beau
tiful polish. This backing keeps the
leather soft. 1t is excellent for buggy
tops and harness, Old harness, when
nard will be benefited by washing il
in warm water, and. when nearly dry
greasing ii with neatfoot oil.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Leprr was Cured

Homo ulu, Sep ember 3O.-Drs. W. p.
Brinck and J. r. Waysuu rave Motif
ed the Board of Health of their city
that they believe tnat they have
succeeded in curing leper patient
by using the Nastin treatment for
the disease. This treatment consists
in the use Of a preparation discovered
by DR.. Deycke Pissha, director Of the
Imperial Medical Scnool 1T Constan-
tinople, and Resciad Beu, senior pny-
stefan Of rhe same institution. Its
composition and ire method of treat
ment followed. in connection with tue
remedy, have rot been made public.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
BARRETTS FERRY.
(Too late for last week

CIOo late~iOr last week.
Sept. 29.-Tne rain that fell here
few days ago was very mucn need
ed.
On the account of dry weather and
tine repairing of Inc dam at Dundee,
Rough River is lower mere tnan IL
mas been for years.
Mrs. Alex Bal;on died last Friday
of consumption. Her remains were
inferred at the Wedding buryinG
grounds near Sulphur Springs.
Miss Comma Wedding, spent Sat
urday night and Sunday, with Miss
Alma Petty.
Mr.. Charlie Hair has been very
i'll.
Several from mere attended the
debating society at Narrows Friday
night.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sapp is visiting ner
son, at CloverpOrt.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Kills Post0ffice Inspector

Jack. on, Mss, SeQt. 3U.-PUsloIilCe
Inspector Charles Fitzgerald Of this
city was snot Tuesday by ". 4. Sota-
by. a clerk in Inc Cliu'uu pos:olf!ce.
Fitzgerald rad been cpecking VI re
office OF wlicn MIS-. CabH,ss is Inc
postmislress. Sorsly was tue clerk
and nad been running e. e ,licc. r. 4
gerald was on the way 10 are train wr en-
Sorsby appeared suddenly and fred.
Fitzgerald ras been in te service
thirty years. Fitzgerald was brougi.
mere and died ,o-nigrr.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
SunfloWer Philosophy

A dog is as bad as boy in poster
ing cat.
Fully 80 per cent Of the people you
know will impose If they can.
A woman says of every hired girl
sne ever mas: My, but sue can make
the butter fly!"
There is no drugstore that will kill
disease as a sno'gun will kill pigeon
Every man must be his own doctor.
A plan that would fit the manage
ment of one husband would be long
where it should be short, and curved
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
BRYAN MAY Break Law.

New York, Sept. 2S.-If the Demo-
cratic mule which William j. Bryan
has offered TO the election district or
precinct which makes the best snow
ing in the coming election is of any
value, Herbert Parsons, chairman of
the New York county Republican Com
mittee, says Mr.. Bryan has violated
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
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Notice TO All Interested.

1t having been ordered by the Ohio
county Union of the A. S. of e. at
its last meeting that we act as re-
vivers, reorganizers and organizers of
locals we DESIRE to state that any
community or local desiring our SER
vices may procure same by arranging
for a meeting and giving us a week S
notice.
S. L. STEVENS, Pres.
DAVID MORELAND, EXPIRES
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
W. H. BARNES. s.A. ANDERSON.
BARNES & ANDERSON,
Attorneys and COunSeIOrS at Law,

HARTFORD, KY.
The undersigned announce that they
have formed partnership or the prac-
tice OF Law in all courts, State and Fed
eral. with offices south side of Main
street, opposite Court House, Hartford.
KY. Abstracting Titles and litigation
affecting Titles to Real Estate will be
given special attention. Notary in office.
w. ii. BARNES.
S. A. ANDERSON.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Pig iS'Cnilege- BRED

Kerslake. lie New ze'apLG, v'c
has made himself famous tie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
CALENDAR OF SPORTS
NInndnH.

Monday.
 contest at New York betwAen Sufton ana Mornsnsstar for 1s.2 billiard cham - Contest at St. Louis between Thomas Hueston and Jerome Keough for pool championship. PN0A Annual tournament of the Twenty IWo CanDre Indoor Rifle Lea Rue of fi a Onlted states opens in Koch ester. N V S Six-day walking match begins in convention Hall, Kansas City.
 Tuesday. Entries close for the tournannept oR tne American Bowling Congress in Gin Battling Nelson vs. '.yid" sca,sr Ia, rounds, at Los Angeles. 'el ., Wednesday.
 AtIantic coast conference of vacht clubs In New York City. lndoor athletic meet in New OrIAops under auspices of Southern Association George Gardner vs. Terry Musts,rs twenty-hve rounds, at San Diego. Cal
 Friday. -' Meeting of directors of the Corraot: cut Baseball League. "ee'i-
 Saturday.
 Annual indoor games of the Rostor Athletic Association. Annual indoor games of the 9th ra9i- ment A. A., of New York City. Outdoor international skating cbapo- pionships at Montreal. Annual ice meet of Central Canada Racing Association opens at Ottawa. Automobile and motor boat show opens In Province. R. I.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
JUNIORS DEFEAT SENIORS
 ON UNIVERSITY GRIDIRON

University. Jan. 26.--(SpeciaL) )--The first of the interclass football games at the University took place yesterday and was battle to the finish between the Seniors and Juniors.
 Although the Juniors came on the field Q two to one favorite, the 1908 eleven held them to a tie in the first half, and not until the close of the second half could they cross their rivals goal line. A few minutes before the close of the game, Mudd, for the Juniors, received the ball on a punt and made the second touchdown of the game, the final score being 10 to in favor of 1909.
 The following was the line-up:
 Seniors-T, B. Ward, right end; J. P. Van DeVoorts- right tackle; T. H. Rev. erly, right guard; l.. r. McLeon, center; H. Chambers. left guard; W. H. Merrill left tackle; R. R. Duke. left end; W. H. Fitzpatrick, quarter; H. P. Ford, right half; H M Caffey, left half; H. B. Dent, full back.
 Juniors--E. L. McMiilan,> right end; R. H. Mooty, right tackle; G. O. Oswalt, right guard: c. c. Prowell, center; J. c. Hawkins, left guard; c. J. Going, left tackle; N. l.. Whitfield. left end G. q. .Welch. quarters P. P. Brinkman, right half; M. Moody, left half; J. P. Mudd, full back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-27
EDWARD MARTIN DEAD.
Former CItisen of Barber County Die.
 Aua RNArmn

i'm Texas. Eufaula, Jan. 26.--(Special. )-Infor- nation was received here yesterday evening, announcing the death of Ed
 ward P. Martin at Terrill, Tex. MT. Martin was born and reared seven miles | south of the city, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits until three or four years ago, when he left for the Lone Star State. He was widely known and universally esteemed in this city and section, where he had scores of warm friends. who were deeply pained at the sad intelligence.
 The remains of the late Col. Eli S. Shorter did not reach the city until to- night, and arrangements for the fu- neral have net yet been announced. |. His daughter, Miss Fannie Shorter, who is attending the Lucy Cobb Institute at Athens Ga, arrived this morning to be present at the funeral.
 The remains of Noel Vaughn reached the city from Montgomery at Il o'clock, and were taken to the Catholic Church, where the funeral services were held. Rifles accompanied them from the de- pot. Mir. Vaughn served through the Hispano-American war with the hos pital corps and was highly esteemed in military circles. His funeral was largely attended by citizens, by whom he was held in great esteem.
 Mrs. FitShugh Lee is confined to her home, where she is suffering a severe attack of pneumonia Her condition was regarded serious yesterday, but is somewhat improved today.
 The Cushman Club Of Brenau girls was royalty entertained last night in the .parlors of the institution by Misses Mary SteagalI. Corinne Carroll, Helen. Doud and Lucille Bell A splendid pro- gram of Readings and recitations, vo- cal and instrumental music, was rem dered and refreshments were served.
 At meeting of the D. A. R. of the city, Miss Carrie L. Barnett of Wash ington, D. C., was elected a represen- tative to the Continental Congress, which will convene in Washington dur ing April. Miss Barnett still retains her membership fin the Lewis Chapter here.
 Harry Scheuer, a prominent citizen. is suffering from some bruises caused by being run down by a passing negro bicyclist. MT. Scheuer's wounds are not serious.
 An important meeting of the direc- tors of the Eufaula Mills was held one evening last week and while nothing definite was given out, 1t shasa been learned that some important chances in the management may soon take place.
 Miss Lula Flewellen will accept a po- sit.on as teacher of the fourth grade in the Sanford Street public school, which has been made vacant by the resignation of Miss Julia McRae. Miss Flewellen has been teaching a flourish ing school seven miles south of the city for the past three years.
 Revs. Thomas J. Mcdonnell and J. Lee, c. M.. reached Eufaula yesterday and begun their series of mission ser vices at the Catholic Church today. The services will continue for a week, or perh haps longer.
 Mrs. Albert Beebe of New York and Mrs. Beverly Beebe of Maryland are the guests of MT. and Mrs. c. P. Rob- erts.
 Mrs. T. L. Woodruff of Boston. Mass, arrived yesterday on a visit of some duration to her sister Mrs P. A. Sapp, who has been in feeble health for sev- eral weeks.