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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
1000 Miles by Wire for Chew oil
Tobacco.

Yes / am a slave to the weed, -
said the old telegraph operator as he
bit off a generous hunk" and stow
ed 1t away in hiscapacious cheek, an
operation that rendered intelligent
speech impossible for a few moments.
But after he had arrangd his cargo
to his satisfaction he worked his jaws
meditatively, expectoraued copious ,
in the general direction of the waste
basket and said:
Il sent a message 1000 miles by
wire for a chew of tobacco once. |
was then in the main office. My in
structioh controlled the direct wire to
NewYork. l had fallen down on my
work several days before-not enough
sleep you mow-and was only work.
Ing ON probation. wasn't very
strong with the boss. anyhow.
We'll, along about midnight l
suddenly discovered that my tobac-
CO had given out The boss had war
ned me not to leave my instrument
on any account as long ais there was
amy business on my desk, and above
all not to speak to any of the other
operators. You see, wasn't very
strong on his books. l was in bad.
What made matters worse was that
just across from me was Mccullough.
who was working the Chicago wire.
He had just taken a nip, grinned at
me, and put his plug back in his pock-
ct, between times. ! couldn't ask
him TO give me a chew because the
boss had been watching me as tho
l wanted 10 steal the wire.
After a while a bright idea sud-
denly struck me. wanted that chew
and | wanted 1t bad, you know. /
determined to put my scheme to work
although l knew my job would be
gone If l were caught at it. had a
short message to New York. and Il
added thds request 10 the operator
who was taking my stuff:
Tell Chicago to ask Mccullough
who is operating No 6 to throw me
a chew. I'm starving for it and /
can't talk because the boss Is watch
ing me-"
Il waited a minute, a minute and
a half two minutesa nd then, above
all the rest | heard the welcome
OF the message to NC
Cullough. He knew the Disgrace II
was I'm and without word OF COM
ment threw his pug over to me.
Say, I've never had anything in my
life that tasted half so good"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12

man named Norris, boasted that he
had not met a match In a fist fight
anywhere from 'Louisville TO New Or
leans. His language was such that
the sister felt 1t necessary to be out
of his presence. and consequently left
the house. The other boatmen re
turned to their craft, but Norris re
manned. Wh<n his companions re
turned to look for him they found
him stabbed to death. They hunted
Smothers with the mention OF kill
ing him, but he had disappeared. He
went to the home Of Ben Duncan, a
magistrate, In the Pup Creek SETTLE
ment, and surrendered.
10 Davies, then famous advocate
in the central portion OF the State.
knew Smothers and admierd him. He
sent message that he would be
present and conduct the defense when
the case was called. John Daviess.
brother OF Joe Dawess, was COM
monwealth's attorney, and the trial
was one of the most unique in the
criminal annals OF Kentucky. The de-
PENDANT did not take the stand, nor
was any testimony introduced In his
behalf. The entire case Dor the de-
Tense consisted In tn eeloquent APP
peal Of 10 Daviess. The jury found
verdict of not guilty.
1t may have been due to deisre
to be away from scenes associated
with the tragedy and with his tribal, or
1t may have been the old. desire to
live beyond the encroachment of the
settlements. Whatever the cause
may have been, Smothers decided TO
push farther west. He went in a
slxiff from the Yellow Banks to New
Orleans, thence westwardly along the
coast to Galveston Island and finally
up Yeagua Creek where he establish
ed himself. For fifteen years, he trod
the wilderness alone, except for an
occasional meeting with am adventur-
er like himself, and died, us he had
desired to live, alone.
Smothers was a man of fair educa-
ton for his day, and natural refine
ment. He had a quick. receptive
mind and, when he would consent to
associate with his felbowmen at all
displayed an uncomfortable love Of
fun.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
Blames His Downfall on Moving
Pictures.

Chicago, Feb. Showing Pictures
are blamed for hds downfall by Rein
hold Kramp, who has been sentenced
TO three years in the Government pris
on at Leavenworth, Kan, for coun-
terfeiting. Kramp was arrested and
indicted few days ago. and confess
ed that he had passed ssvreal bogus
dollars.
Il was hard up" he explained to
Judge lands, 'and couldn't get job.
One day went into moving picture
show and saw pictures of counterfeit-
ers. That gave me an idea and l
made few bad coins. Thought that
l could live on Them until / got an
honest position, but was caught If
hadn't seen those pictures l would
not be here now"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
No Time Like the Prisent.

Mr.. Bryan declares that, after one
more defeat, he will retire from poll
tics and enter the ministry. But has
he not heard of the ministerial dead
line beyond which he will have pass
ed II he delays four years? why do
you wait, dear brother?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
Bill is the Champion Optimist.

AT the Inauguration of President,
Gomez of Cuba, William jennings
Bryan was among those present"
Mr.. Bryan was there quite unofficially
just looking about to get points you
knoxville stfll expects to have an in
auguration of his own some day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
Scared With a Hot Iron.

or scalded by overturned kettle-cut
with knife-bruised by slammed
door-anjured by gun or in any other
way--the thing needed at once is
Buclolen's Arn&ca Salve TO subdue an
Illumination and kill the pain. It's
earth's supreme healer, infa,iabIe for
Bots, Ulcers, Fever, Sores, Eczema
and Piles. 25c at all druggists in
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

We have about 20 acres Of good
farm land ON the Harris Ford road.on
and half miles from Sunnydale. direct
ly on the NJ. H. & q. R. r. Good
dwelling and out buildings. Nice
young orchard and abundant supply Of
freestone water.
rs acres at Davidson Station on the
greensboro branch Of the /. G. r. r.
go acres fine bottom land, will grow
"a or so bushele corn to acre, Is acres
of rolling land. very fertile. Two fine
Springs everlasting water. bounded on
the South by rough Creek
Dwelling, story and half.
eight rooms, new. located South side
Clay street Hartford. Ky. Price and
terms reasonable.
New four room cottage In Thomas
addition to Hartford, near railroad.
Good stable, garden ana never Iali-
ing well Of soft water.
A 40 acre tract OF bottom land. one
mile from Dundee. All cleared except
about 10 acres and under fence. VIII
grow from fifty to sixty bushels OF
corn per acre.
Four room cottage house and one
half acre lot in Fordsvihe. opposite col
lege. Terms easy.
60 acre tract OF hill land. one mile
from Beech Valley schoolhouse on
Hartford and Hawesville road. All
cleared except about 20 acres, two
dwellings, barn and other out buid-
ings. A good four foot vein OF coal
which is now in operation.
House and lot at the corner of
Clay and Washington streets, now
owned by E. Crabtree. This is one Of
the finest locations In Hartford, and
the property is IN good repair. House
contains nine rooms and there Is a
never failing spring OF soft water on
the lot This property can be pur-
chased at a very reasonable figure.
Apply at once as It will not be on
the market long.
IL acres on the Beaver Dam and
Cromwell public road 1-2 mile from
Beaver Dam in good state OF cultiva-
ton. good young orchard, grapes, straw
berries, raspberies. good 4 room cot
tage, with varanda good small frame
barn other outbuildings consisting OF
meat house, hen house coal house, good
well. Located in good neighborhood.
81 acres good farm land on Prentis
public road adjacent 10 Robert Plum
mer, good old and young orchard,
good four room dwelling and good out
buildings. Two good wells. Located In
good neighborhood close TO school.
We don't own the property. We
are only agents for the owners, end
our purpose is to bring together the
buyer and seller. For this service
we charge one small commission. No
charge If no sale is effected. List
your property with US, or II you want
to buy farm house or lot make
your wants known.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
government TO
EMPLOY GOATS
To Prevent Forest and
Prairie Fires in West.
The Animals Will be Forced to
Craze a Narrow Strip Parallel
With Contour.

Three thousand angora goats herded
out ON the brushcovsred foothills OF
California are going to do some hard
work for Uncle Sam during the COM
ing two years beginning this spring
The experiment will be unique both as
stock raising proposition and as
an engineering and tree culture prob
lem.
The little white animals whose long
wool is of such great value are going
to be put to no less task than con-
STRUGGLING mile after mile of fire line
through the b,ishy chapparal growth
In the National forests saving mucn
labor by the United States Forest Sew
vice engineers and making way for
forestation by merchawable trees. Not
the least important feature Of the ex-
pertinent. which for the first two year
will be confined to the Lassen, For
est, Is the fact that the task will be
performed during the regular grazing
by the goats which will not even rea-
lize they are doing a valuable work.
Plans for carrying on the work are
outhne in a cooperative agreement
drawn up by the Forest Service and
the owner of a band of angora goats
grazing on the LJassen National For
est of California The scheme is to
run fire lines parallel with the
contour Of the slopes by cutting trails
about eighty rods apart. These trails
are to serve as guides for the anger
as. They will Craze in each
direction fro& the trials, kill
ing 1t Is estimated, strip
of brush about 300 yards wide. The
wide lanes cut out and grazed by the
goats will serve as ideal fire lines
in protecting the forest covered lands
lying beyond and around the chap
arraa areas, and also make place for
reproduction of merchantable trees.
For the past two years the govern
ment has been carrying ON permanent
Improvements in the National Forests
on an extensive scale, and the con-
struction of fire lanes and trails has
been one of the most important fea-
lures of the work The task of clear
ing the ground and providing land for
good forest trees is, however perhaps
the most important benefit expected
TO come out of the experiment
The proposed work of the
CORA goats may finally solve
the chaparral problem which has
been troublesome In the state
of California for many years
The bushy chapaTal growth chokes
out seedlings of valuable commercial
trees which may get start and
when dry is one of THE worst kinds of
fire risks. Often a smaa blaze which
starts in 1t gains such Roadway in
a few minutes as to rvtale hundreds
of yards and lick into valuable stands
of understandable timber.
The protection to be afforded by
the goat-buiJt fire lanes, therefore,
may at last bring reliefw to the state
which in the past has had its full share
of timber loss Through destructive for
est fires. At the same time, a large
of chapaaTal will be killed
out to make room for the growth
of good trees that produce lumber. If
proven successful at the end of two
years the work will be carried TO Ma
tional Forests In other sections where
chaparral has choled out good forest
trees and created dangerous fire
risk.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-02-12
The Louisville Times is
the Best Afternoon Pa
per Printed Anywhere.

Has the best corps of courespon-
dents. Covers the Kentucky field per-
fectly. Covers the general news field
completely. Has the best and fullest
market reports. Democratic In poll
tics, but fair ITO everybody.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
MISSION HOLDS CELEBRATION
Ninth Anniversary Observed in
Westminster Church.
Address Made by Rev. Mr. Hnvcll,
One of the FounderS-W. IA.
Cooper Also Speaks.

The ninth anniversary OF the Peoples
Mission was celebrated in Westminster
Presbyterian Church last night in an ap-
propriate manner. Addresses were deliv-
cred by Rev. George W. Havel. one OF
the founders: Thomas c.. Moves. president
Of the board Of trustees. and William
Knowles Cooper, general secretary Of the
Washington Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION.
Rev. Mr.. HaveI and Rev. f. d. Bailey.
who is now conducting mission in
Brooklyn, founded the mission here nine
years ago yesterday He gave a history
OF the institution and the work accom-
plished. The first location wa at go
Pennsylvania avenue, where il remained
until last February. when il WAS moved
10 its present location at Seventh and r
streets southwest Since last February.
Rev. Mr. Havell said, more than 5000 per
son had worshiped in the mission, and
242 requests for prayer had been received
Secretary Cooper congratulated the peo-
pie on their splendid work. He said his
labors at the Water Street Mission, in
New York several years ago. showed
him the advantages Of the work.
by holding services in missions In the
poorer sections Of the cities. YOU are get
ting down TO where the men are. and the
limit to the work you can accomplish
is boundless." said Mr.. Cooper
At the conclusion Of the addresses. Mrs
Thomas c. NOyes sang several selections.
including abide With Ne" Music was
also furnished by the mission orchestra.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
EXPLAINS THE MOVEMENT.
Judge Taylor Gives Address I'm Ham
line VI. +. Church.

Judge Arson s. Taylor, United States
commissioner. spoke in Hamline Meth
odist Episcopal Church last night on the
Laymen's Missionary Movement
Judge Taylor was delegate to the re-
cent convention IN this city, and his ad-
dress was for the purpose Of explaining
the great work TO be accomplished as
outlined at the convention. He took as
his two principal suhheads, what it is
and What il does He said Il was p
movement under the auspices Of the lay
men who intend 10 spread the Word Of
God throughout the world. In speaking
Of what it can do. he mestioned the
changing OF the motto by District Com
missioner mcfarland from we can il
we will' to I'VE can and we will" as
expressive. lie pointed out the part the
young men Of this country can take in
evangeEzing the world
The great work of the world has been
done by men under thirty years of age.
said Judge Taylor. and In this move
ment it is the young people we look TO-
The majority of the men who fought for
the Union we're under twenty years Of
age, and most OF our missionaries have
entered the field before they were thirty"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
ADVOCATES HIGHER THOUGHT
Mrs. sarah Clemens Discusses the
Unseen Realm.

Mrs. Sarah Clemens addressed the
Higher Thought Union at Rauscher' s
yesterday afternoon. taking FOR her
theme the problems OF the unseen realm.
This realm, although unseen and intan-
rible. is. after all, according 20 Mrs.
Clemens. the only reality. From It all
goodness and power radiate.
A commercial and materialistic world
has always regarded the unseen and the
spiritual with skepticism. And those who
derive their strength and inspiration
from this hidden power have been called
dreamers and idealists. But the point
Mrs Clemens makes is that 70 those
whose souls are rightly attuned the ideal
becomes real. and the Intangible the only
thing that is tangible.
Truth is not new. II Is as old as ere
alton Under the leadership Of Christ.
said the speaker. now Is the time 70 en-
ter upon salvation. not after the bodily
death. For by His own death Christ put
death out Of the way
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Consross-opcn a. N. TO 10 2. m. on
secular days; frorz p. m. 10 10 D. m on Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public Librar-Open A. m. to D m; holidays.
a. N. 10 D. -. Sundays, 70 p. m.
White House-Open 10 a. m to p. m
United States Capitol-Open 9 a. m. 10 30 2. m.
State War. and Navy observation-disclosures a. m.
10 p. IT. Tho original Declaration OF lndepend-
ence is 10 the library at the State DEPARTMENT.
United States Trcasury-Opcn a. N. ia .. m.
United States Patent Oihee-Open a. m to
.. m
United States Pension Burcau-open a. m to Z
Q. m.
United States Pos;-oaice-O Open a. m. 70 2 p. m.
Washington City Post-oficc-Open all hours. Che
Dead Letter Ofice is in the city post-otace.l
National Botonic Gardens-open a. M to 5
p.
Fish Connission-Open A. m. 10 $50 n m
Army Medical Nluseum-Open a. N. to 30 p. m.
National Museum-Open a. m 10 10 q N. Tin
Guiding holidaysl
Agricultural Department-Open . a. N. to go
p. m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printins-opsn a. n
Washington Monument 655h feet IN height
Open $50 a. N. 10 40 p m. tElcTat0r runs trum
a. m. until 4 y. M
Smithsonian Instimton-Open A. n. 10 ~
,. m Including holidaysl.
Government Printing ohioe-open 10 e. m TO ,
p m.
Navy Yard-Open Q 4. m. 10 $50 p. m.
Southworth Cottage. 56th 81. and Prospect ave.
Key Napsiop-Home Of Francis Scott Key. au-
thor Of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner, S5ls NJ street
northwest. Open daily. except Sunday. A. m to
$50 .. 70. Admission free.
~ THE SUBURBS.
geological Psrk-Open oil day.
Rock Greek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase and kensngton.
Naval Observatory Open a. N. 20 p N.
Mount Vernon (the home and tomb OF washing
tonl-Opvn II a. n. to p M.
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort MyCr Military Pos.
United States Soldiers. Home-Open q. m TO
sunset.
United States NaTal Academy, Annapolis Nd
Great Falls Of the Potomac.
Cathedral Grounds Tcnnauytown road-open a.
n. 20 G p. m.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
WEALTHY man IS PRAISED
Rev. J. Van Schaick breaches on
Kennedy VIII.
Pastor Terms Wealthy Banker Who
Died Recently a Man Who Showed
Largest Faith in His Fellows.

Taking as his subject, The will Of
John s Kennedy. or the story Of great
generosity" Rev. John Van Schaick. jr.,
IN his sermon at the Church Of Our
Father yesterday. said in part:
1T IS easier for camel TO so through
the eye of needle than for rich man
20 enter into the Kingdom OF God All
this text means Is, that wealth has It's
difficulties and its dangers. as well as
poverty The temptations OF the rich are
insidiOus and powerful That Il IS not
impossible 10 overcome them we all know.
That il Is possible for a rich man TO
enter into TIE Kingdom of God here and
hereafter we all believe. The career OF
John s Kennedy who died two weeks
ago in New York. affords a striking Illus
tratiOn-
Mr.. Kennedy left a fortune estimated
at more than sS0,0O0O 600. Under the terms
OF his will more than half Of this fortune
goes to religious. educational, philan-
thropic and other institutions for the
betterment OF humanity.
An interesting clause OF the Will is,
that if through any technicality these be-
quests for charity should be declared in
valid. he depends upon his wife 10 carry
out his will In all this work there seems
TO be the closest cooperation between
the man and his family.
What I want 70 call your attention to
to-day is that in making this viii this
man showed the largest faith in his fell
lows. in his country. in its future, In the
institutions OF his country. and in the
power of education, art, science. and wise
philanthropy To uplift humanity
Throughout the will. as throughout his
life, there IS also revealed a wonderful
faith in the Almighty God
IF all men of property. large and
small. recognized their obligation. not
only TO their family. but to the COM
munity it would not be difficult to cure
the social Ills Of tile day.
What men everywhere are coming to
attack IS not the accumulation Of wealth,
but the injustice which sometimes is back
of the accumulation"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
DENOUNCES SUNDAY LABOR.

Rev Charles Z. Guthrie. pastor OF
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church. de-
livered the first OF a series Of lectures
last night on the Sunday work evil in
this city. He took as his text. 1.-THE Sab
bath was made for man." and for his
subject. THE Sunday traffickers Of the
business side of the rest question
He gave several interesting facts in
reference to the number OF shops open
on the Sabbath and the number az man
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22

Canal TO Port said, a tour OF Alex
andria-a name that IS familiar 20 our
ears-its modern improvement under Eng
lish semi-rule and environinE remnants
Of ancient civilization; then the cars FOR
Cairo are boarded. and we allght TO take
up quarters az Shepherds Hotel. and
later visit the various mosques. bazaars.
&c. The pyramids. especially that Of the
great Chepps. are explored
A thousand-mile journey up the Nile.
with its attendant fascinauons. constitutes
tho second hair OF the entertainment and
IL is in every way as interesting as the
earlier portion.
Mr.. Holmes Egypt travelogue may not
be better than his others. but lt is Just as
good as any. and what more could be said
In it's favor? Egypt" will be repeated
this afternoon al 40 O'Clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
PIONEER DRUGGIST DEAD.
Charles 4. Prentiss Dies After Brief
Illness mt HiverdaIe.

Charles A Prentiss, a retired Washing
ton druggist. died az the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. II. s. Roome. in River
dale. Nd, Saturday afternoon. after an
Illness Of three days He was born IN
Washington, seventy-three years ago. and
was proprietor or the drug store az Ninth
and X streets. Two children survive. Mrs.
Bertha Prentiss Roome and Mt. William
.C Prentiss. Funeral services viii be
held tomorrow from the home Of his
son, 1720 oregon avenue. and interment
viii be made IN Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
LOCAL MENTION.
EYCIrRsInNS rn-n,Y

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company 5
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6.45 D. m.
Steamer Charles Manchester ior Mount Vernon
Leaves seventh street wharf at u a. ID. and IS
p,
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase. and
honsingtou.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
THE LAND OF THE PYRAMIDS.
Burton Holmes TraveiOEue on Egypt
Given NJ Columbia Thenter.

Egypt. land Of the awe-inspiring sphinx
and pyramids. Of the recommendation Nile.
and Eldorado Of the archaeoloEist. was
the subject Of Burton Holmes travel
talk at the Columbia Theater last night
Egypt IS a land Of mystery. even 20 the
most Travelled OF US. Its diverse sights
are so interviewer with written history
and tradition and fable extending back
for incalculahle centuries as 10 hypnotic
our attention and puzzle us all alike.
And Mr.. Holmes handling OF the situation
last evening was one that left us with a
greatly whetted desire for a broader
knowledge Of the subject. for his talk was
intelligent and far-reaching. and his pic
lures vivid and beautifully drawn as 10
ColorinE.
The FIRST part or the evening WAS
devoted to the trip through the Suez
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22

who were compelled to work in them
In Pennsylvania avenue alone. he said
there are 10 stores which remain open
on Sunday. and they average three EN-
ployes each. This he did not consider
right according 20 the Gospel. and he ex-
pressed his intention OF making every ef-
fort 10 pass such legislation as would en-
force the closing OF these stores on the
Lords day.
Next Sunday he will speak on the
'nTcilera"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
European Novelties I'm FnbrIcr

for Mems Winter Suits and Overcoats are
shown in excellent variety by +. II. Sny-
der & Co, Tailors. I'LL Pa ave. See
them. Very reasonable prices.