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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

will know all the fine points of max
inga newspaper. An actor, who has
never learned any other plaudit than
a soft tomato, will give instructions in
handling the worlds news. An old
lady, who knows enough to get eff a
street car backward, has positive opin-
ions of the press. Even a society
person, who has never paid anything
but call, or made anything but a
visit, knows how stupid these men are
who write Stories" edit copy, J"
wrestle with ''heads" that won't fit,
and get the paper out on time.
One reason for the universally of
perfection in this trade among those
who do not work at it, is that every
body has been employed in it. 1t is
most unusual thing to meet a man
who, when the occasion seems ripe,
will not say Il used to be newspa-
per man myself" Every time a man
works his country editor for puff on
the'strength of q big pumpkin, he grad
yates in journalism. When he writes
a "piece" for the Sqush County Clar-
ion about most enjoyable entertain
ment" he completes his POSTCARD
uate course in Newspaper work, and
when he writes ga communication on
both sides of the paper to the editor,
he becomes a thirty-third degree mem
Der of the Tribe of Scribe.
That SO many men have abandoned
literature for the law, medicine and
other walks in life, simply shows that
many men would rather fail in one
thing than another Washington
Star.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
rhsx wsrs Not Indians.

1t is said that when the first Chinese
entered California the Indians were
very curious about them. A dispute
arose among some of them as to what
country the strangers might hail from
and whether or not they were Indians,
The Indians decided to apply the wa.
ter test. One day party OF Indians
met a party Of Cinnamon approaching
little stream. The strangers ap-
preached the bridge and started across,
The Indians. too, filed across and,
meeting the Cinnamon In midstream,
pushed two OF them into the angry,
spOoming current below. The test was
conclusive. They could not swim
They were not Indians.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
The MeaneSt Man.

A story is told of a well known
money lender in Louisville who lost a
pocketbook containing several hundred
dollars in bills, not long ago.
1t was two weeks before his 'lost
ad." brought results. One morning
a man entered his office and said he
had come in response to the "ad." and
asked the money lender to describe
the property. The description was
satisfactory HTrd 4-4ae- GaiRaaaer threw the
wallet on the table.
"There it is" he said, please count
the contents and see if the money is
all there"
The money lender, elated to find
his pocketbook, carefully counted the
bills. Then he took a piece of blank
paper and for five minutes figured
studiouslE Turning in his chair he
remarked
eyes, the money is all there, but
l guess you owe me seventy-fve cents
interest," Louisville Times.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
TYBURN TREE.
Lord Ferrers' Tragic Journey to the
Famous Old GaIlows.

6CEd SOaNHSy ~ NHC
Famous Old Gallows.
Park lane was Tyburn lane, and it
seems as If the gallows-described in
an old document as movable-at one
time stood at its east corner. 1t was
there the ferocious Lord Ferrers was
hanged in 176O for numbering his serv-
ant.
Horace Walpole's words paint the
picture well: HE shamed heroes. He
bore the solemnity of a pompous and
tedious procession of above two hours
from the Tower to Tyburn with as
much tranquility as X he were only
going to his own burial, not to his own
execution" And when one of the dra-
goons of the procession was thrown
from his horse Lord Ferrers expressed
much concern and said, 81 hope there
will be no death today but mine"
On went the procession, with mob
about it sufficient to make its progress
slow and laborious. Small wonder that
the age of Thackeray, with Thack-
eray's help, set up its scaffolds within
four high walls. Asking for drink.
Lord Ferrers was refused, for, said
the sheriff, late regulations enjoined
him not to let prisoners drink while
passing from the place Of imprison-
ment to that Of execution, great indie
cencies having been committed by the
drunkenness Of the criminals in the
hour of execution.
"And, though" said he, my lord, l
might think myself excusable in over
looking this order out Of regard to
your lordship's rank, yet there is an
other reason, which, am sure, will
weigh with you. Your lordship is SEN
sible Of the greatness of the crowd.
We must draw up at some tavern. The
confluence would be so great that 1t
would delay the expedition which your
lordship seems so much to desire"
But decency-so often paraded by
those who outrage it-ended with the
murderer's death.
The executioners fought for the
rope, and the one who lost 1t wept, the
greatest tragedy, to his thinking, OF
the day!'-LondOn Sketch.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
CASTE IN LONDON.
Good Clothes Count For Nothing "
One Lives In w. c.


"Td know you We're nD Englishman
II Id only seen you addressing an en-
velope," said the American. English
men always seem to put all they pos
sibly can into an address"
Well. the address OF an Englishman
is very important thing, almost as
important as his pedigree. A good adj
dress. especially in London. is more
highly regarded than square meals,
the latter often being sacrificed for
the former.
There are. as has been explained,
only certain parts of London In which
one can live and be recognized. 1t is
divided into districts, the most impor-
tant Of which bears the address Lon
don, w.
The next district in Importance is S.
w. (southwest). This includes Chel-
sea, where the artists congregate, and
South Kensington. where upper mid
die class fashionable folks live.
N. w. northwest includes Hamp-
stead. st. Johns Wood. Belsize Park
Zone Of the prettiest and healthiest
parts of London). where wealthy city
men reside, and the many large resi-
dences there can boast beautiful gar
dens and lawns. such as are unobtaina-
BILE in any other part Of London.
The next district and one OF the most
closely populated is w. G. (west CEN
traD. 1t is a world of boarding houses,
and, being the most convenient part Of
London for railway stations, places of
amusement and sightseeing generally,
1t is peopled with the most cosmopoli-
tan set to be found anywhere in the
world.
One Of the puzzles Of this address is
that IL you write w. G. after It the re-
cipient will probably not bother to call,
but II you write in such and such a
place and add Russell square" that
makes it all right Russell square is
recognized, but west central is not.
On meeting new people the first
thing they invariably ask is your ad-
dress. II you are wearing a nice frock
and say you live w. they Immediately
ask you to dinner. but If you say west
central the nice frock carries no
weight. They simply say, How very
odd" and talk about the weather.
London Letter in New York Sun.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
Stune.

The old gentleman went into the par
lor the other night at the witching
hour Of 1890 and found the lights out
and his daughter and a dear friend
enjoying tete-a-tete IN a corner by
the window.
"EvanGeline." said the old man stern
ly. this is scandalous-'
Yes. papa" she answered sweetly.
1T is candleless because times are
hard. Lights cost so much Ferdinand
and said we would get along with
the starlight"
And papa turned about In speech
less amazement and tried to walk out
OF the room through a panel in the
wall paper.-Exchange.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
Making a Newspaper.

Men who make newspapers some
times believe that their profession is
an exacting one. They are wrong. 1t
is the simplest calling. Making a
newspaper is an easy trick. Anybody
can do it.
A lawyer with only a diploma and
a brass sign, who would lose suit,
even if the other side was ready TO
confess judgment, viii tell you how to
run a newspaper. A physician, who
would send his patient to the morgue
before the prescription has been illed,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
HOW'S This?

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We, the undersigned, have known
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by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
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Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per
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Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
Il will Pay You to Attend this Re-
SpORSibIe and influential COLLEGE.

The Wilbur Smith Business College,
Lexington, KY, has backing it fine
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cessful graduates and incorporated
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Durwood Hooker, the 16-year-old
son of Rev. ]. Denham Hooker, is a
candidate for one of the positions as
Page in the Legislature which meets
next week. Durwood is an exceed
ingly bright boy, we'll educated, and
would fill the place with great cred
it. The friends of Rev. Hooker in
this county are hoping the young man
will succeed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
The Difference.

Father" said little Rollo, what is
the difference between farming and
agricultureT
well. my son. for farming you need
a pillow and harrow and a lot of other
implements. and for agriculture all
you need is a pencil and a piece Of
Observation-Disclosures Star. ''1
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

On the first page of The Herald to-
day is a most interesting article from
the pen of a Hartford boy now So
journing in the West-Mr. Robt. Ben
nett. He gives some very cogent req
sons why Kentucky farmers should
cling to the borders of their own
State.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
A Mountain coIIoquY.

did your husband get that terrible
red nose working out In the sunshineT p
asked one woman.
NO answered the other. That
amt Sunshine That's moonshine."-
Washington Times.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Christmas in Hartford was, as usu-
al, quiet and orderly and there was
nothing unpleasant to mark the day.
Hartford can most always be depend
cd on to do the right thing at the
proper time.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
The Mess In the Oven.

How came such a greasy mess In
the Oven?" said a fidgety old spinster
to her maid Of all work. f,e Fl
why" replied the girl. 1.-THE candles
fell into the water. and put them into
the oven to dry."-London Taller.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Senator Aldrich explains why Cen
trail Bank would be a great improve
ment on our present financial uncer-
tainty, but the people of the country
are most interested in a system which
will reduce the present cost of house
keeping.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

The defeat of Speaker Cannon is
always in the future-never in the
present. 1t is a constant wonder how
this bold bad man pursues his ne
farious course in bold disregard of
the confident predictions of his ov-
erthrow.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

AS a candidate for reelection to the
office of Representative in Congress
from the Fourth District of Kentucky,
subject to the Democratic Primary
Election, March II, 1910.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

what was the princes gift to the
bride?'
"A receipt In full for the price she
was to put up for m."-Chicago
Record Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

The Polar Wave Ice & Fuel Co., Of
st. Louis, has been declared a trust by
the U. S. Circuit Court. A concern
with a comic opera title like that
ought to have had better luck.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
MiIdew.

An easy method Of removing mill
dew is to place the article in warm
oven for few moments and then
brush Il.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Leave your Laundry at my grocery.
Work guaranteed. Prompt delivery.
CLEVE ILER.
Agent for jacksonville Steam Laun-
dry. Madisonville Ice & Laundry Com
pany, Incorporated. If
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

1t is said that pandemonium reigns
in Nicaragua. But outside of that
sic seems to re getting along all
right
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Judging from the way the price
of beef is going up, the tale of 1.-THE
COW jumping over the moon" will
soon develop into a fact.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

A noted financier says "a dollar to-
day is doing twice the work it did
three generations ago" Also a man
has to work twice as hard to get one.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Start the New Year right by sub
scribing for the Hartford Herald q
year.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
smiIs bv All M..n..

''De world" said Uncle Eben. "ls
sumpin' like ioolZin' glass-you's gin
ter get better results II you smiles dan
~ tou makes faces" - Washington
C;ar.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
Insure Your Propeny

With RILEY q LIKENs. They write
TOR old.aRa fried ,0p'panles onil 10
ssSt - ,ths t1rAvssL 49,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

With this issue The Hartford Her
aid is thirty-five years old.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

What theEnglish lords seem to wan
is representation without taxation.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Got that New Year resolution prop
erly framed up yet?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

The Kentucky Legislature Will as
semble next Monday for a sixty days
session.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

when you forget there are others
sou are nearing burned bridge.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29
Parents, Protect Your Son or Daughter

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Lexington, Ky. 1t has the cheapest
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

We are authorized to announce
HON. BEN JOHNSON
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

uHBeR MATTHEW'S. FRANK L. RELIx.
EDITORS.
CRANK L. FELIN ......-..Publinher & Prop
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

We are going to workfor you and expect you to work
for us. May we suggest that you resolve to supply
your needs during the New Year at this store9 YOU
CAN'T DO BETTER; YOU MIGHT DO WORSE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Honest endeavor and legitimate merchandise shall be
the key to every transaction.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

Happy New Year to you. May 1910 be freighted
with good health for us all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-29

WE RESOLVE that innocent children shall receive
the same price and the same kind of consideration
sturdy manhood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
OBITUARY.
Patrick Blackburn,

The death of Patrick Blackburn, a native of Ireland and a resident of this city for the last 23 years, occurred Friday afternoon about 430 o'clock at his home, No. 51 Washington street. Fifteen weeks ago MT Blackburn, who was one of the best known and most reliable cabmen in the city, was thrown out and injured in a runaway accident, from which he never fully recovered and this was followed by Bright's dis ease, which caused his death.
 The accident which indirectly caused his death was an illustration of the faithfulness and trustworthiness which had always ben distinguishing mark of MT. Blackburn during his long ser vice as a coachman in private families and as a cabman. Returning from a funeral at St. Maryis cemetery, he was driving a new and spirited horse in his coupe, in which he had two women passengers. Another cab crowd ing by started his horse into a run, and MT. Blackburn heroically turned his horse into a telegraph pole, lock- ing the wheel 50 that the horse ripped out of the shafts And MT. Blackburn Was thrown out and landed in the road unconscious. No harm was done to his passengers. MT. Blackburn recovered consciousness when brought home, but had not done any work since, and had been confined 10 hlS ped about month.
 The deceased was born in County Mayo, Ireland, about 70 years ago. and came to this country when a young man with his wife, whose maiden name was Bridget Hatch. For several years they lived in New Jersey, where MT. Blackburn was coachman. For fif- teen years he was coachman in New York in some of the finest families, including George Lord of the firm of Lord &Taylor, and Hon. Philando Wood, mayor of New York, for several terms.
 MT. Blackburn was brought to this city as coachman for William A. Sla- ter. and after MT. Slater left here went into the cab business for himself, hav- ing as his patrons the best families in the city and being highly esteemed by them all. He was industrious and frugal, and upright in all his relations. He is survived only by his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
WALKED OFF STEAMBOAT WHARF
Unknown Man Lost Life in the Harbor Friday Evening - Drowning Witnessed by Michael Shugrue who Tried to Save the Fellow but Without Avail-Body Not Yet Recovered.

Whether it was with desire to end his life, or because he was unfamiliar with the locality, a man as yet up- known walked off the steamboat wharf and was drowned in this city about 7.15 o'clock Friday evening.
 Search for the body was inn mediately begun, but it was not located Friday night, although the vicinity where he went overheard was drag ged for three hours and half, and it was nearly midnight when Policeman Henderson and Charles Butts gave up the job until this morning.
 Michael Shugrue, watchman at the freight depot, was closing up the office on the wharf, preparatory to going home Friday night, and was standing on the platform there, when he saw a man cross the railroad track and pass by the first support of the shed. Ap- parently bent on some object and not wandering about aini1esly, the man aroused MT. Shugrue's curiosity. and he spoke to him, asking him where he was going. The man paid no attention to the question, but continued on his way. although MT. Shugrue thinks he heard him mutter something which he could not understand. The man con- tiTiued on to the edge of the wharf and without hesitating, plunged overheard. MT. Shugrue hollered for help and went into the freight house office to get a boathook. and returned to the edge of the wharf. He saw the man come to
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
SHOT HIMSELF IN BACK.
Calvin Burrows of Poquonoc Bridge ir
 Bad Shape.

Calvin Burrows of Poquonoc bridge is in a precarious condition, the result of an accidental gunshot wound in- cured Friday forenoon. Mr. Burrows, who is one of the most prominent resi- dents of that part of the town, has tried for several weeks to shoot hem hawks, which were making inroads on his poultry. Friday forenoon he was looking for the hawks, waiting for them on the steps in rear of his home in Poquonoc.
 Just how the accident occurred is not yet clear, MT. Burrows not being in condition to tell the particulars, but 1t is known that about 11.30 a. m. he turned on the back steps with the gun in his hand, probably picking it up from the steps by the barrel and that one charge was sent into his back. The trigger of one barrel is supposed to have caught on the corner of the steps as Mrs. Burrows pulled the gun towards him.
 The full charge struck MT. Burrows in the back, making a raking wound some six or seven inches long in the region of the spine.
 An operation was performed on MT Burrows Friday evening, Splinters of bone being removed from the back bone and some of the shot taken out It is feared his spinal cord is affected He is the father of Attorney Warren Burrows, who is assisting States At torney Hull in the superior court here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
Rsformatory Commission Meets.

The reformatory commission met recently as arranged with Commis- sioner Morris W. Seymous at his rec - idence in Litchfield, where they were entertained, by him at luncheon. Aft CT that there was a general discussion and it was decided to visit the refor- matories at Elmira. N. Y.. Hunting ton, Pa, and Railway. N. J. Messrs Elton and Clark are just about start ing on their vacations and accordingly 1t was voted to defer the trip until their return. The next meeting win be with Warden Garvin at Wethersfield Oct. Il. and that afternoon the mem bers will take the cars for New York All were present yesterday. Mir. Sey- mour acted as chairman and MT. Elton as clerk and it was decided to post . pone permanent organization until a later date.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18

the surface, and was able to reach him with the boathook, but the fellow never uttered sound or tried to get hold of the boathook. The end of the hook was not sharp, and MT. Shugrue was unable to hook it into the mans s clothes or get hold of him with it, and he sank. MT. Shugrue states that the man had something on his back, as If it was a bag or something, and he wore a straw hat, which was found floating in. the harbor later. It Is a large hat, and No. [.
 Captain Linton at the police station was notified at the time, and soon Po- liceman Henderson and Charles Butts were at work in the harbor dragging for the body, along the wharf. They remained there until after Il o'clock without getting any trace of the body, although they pulled up any quantity of junk, losing two or more of their hooks, and then gave it up until day. light
 The fellow jumped off the wharf about midway of the section where the steamer Block Island ties up and leaves from. He was a man about five feet ten. as well as MT. Shugrue can re- member.
 Who the drowned man is, is not known. There were strong suspicious that he was a Greeneville man who, it is said, had told his friends that he in- tended taking his life, as he was un- able to get work and was Respondent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
HIGH FLIGHT BY WRIGHT.
Record Broken by American Aviator
 in Berlin.

Berlin Sept 17.--Orville Wright, flying in his aeroplane here today in the presence of the empress, Princess Louise, Prince Adelbert and Prince August and large party from the court. broke the record for high flight He attained a height of 233 metres (765 feet). The best previous record for height. 155 metres, was made by Hubert Latham
 MT. Wright's altitude was measured by a captive balloon moored at a height of 1855 metres, and it is esti- mated that he rose 50 metres above the balloon. The empress and her sons congratulated MT. Wright ons his performance and they marvelled at the ease and beauty of his manoeuvres and the sharp curves of his aeroplane. MT. Wright was in the air for B min utes. A strong wind blowing part of the time made it necessary for the aviator to execute the most intricate manouevres so far witnessed here. Mir. Wright made another flight of AT min utes and seconds, with passenger, Captain Englehardt.