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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
important Decision By Circuit
Jud1e Birkhead.

Circuit Judge T. F. Birkhead has
filed with the Circuit Clerk an opin-
ion deciding an important lawsuit
pending in the Ohio Circuit Court,
wherein w. l.. Brown was seeking to
enforce a specific performance Of an
optional contract for the purchase Of
some coal property.
In the year 1895 Dudley & Gregg, of
Parkersburg, w. Va, obtained OPP
lions on a large body Of coal lands in
this county, and they afterwards as
signed their options to the Green
River Coal Mining Company, a West
Virginia Corporation, who gave notice
of the acceptance Of the property I'M
der the terms and conditions of the
option. After waiting for several
months, the plaintiff, Brown, tender
ed deed to the coal company for the
property embraced in his option,
which was refused by the coal compa-
ny. Through his attorneys, Barnes &
Anderson, Mr.. Brown filed suit seek
ing to enforce his contract and ask
ing that they be compelled to accept
the property and pay the purchase
price. The company resisted the pray
er Of plaintiffs petition and undertook
to show that there was no coal under
the property.
The Court, in his opinion, reviewed
the history of this litigation at con-
siderable length and held that the
coal company by its service of notice
accepted the terms Of the optional
contract and was bound.
The decision in this case disposes
of ten similar suits now pending
against the Green River Coal Mining
Company, and the company will be
compelled to accept the various prop
critics and pay for same.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Descendants Of David.

The history OF the Sassoons is one
of the most dramatic IN the very dra-
matte story Of the Hebrew race. The
original Sassoon was Bombay mer-
chant. but the family is descended
from a group known as Ibn Shoshan,
who at one time held the position OF
nossi OF Toledo. The name Shoshan,
which signifies lilly" in Hebrew, was
gradually transformed into Sassoon
signifying 'gladness." The family
claim Davidlc descent. and Abraham
Sassoon. who fiourished in the seven
teenth century, stated that he was a
direct descendant OF Shephatiah. the
fifth son Of David. Not only are there
many references to the name In He
brew medieval literature. but men,
ton OF It is made I'm the Talmud.-Lon-
don NJ. A. +.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Three Tiahtwads.

Speaking OF tightwads. a Texas pa.
per says: 1t is reported that three OF
the stingiest men in the state were in
town yesterday. One Of them will not
drink as much water as he wants un.
less II is from another mans well. The
second forbids any Of his family from
writing anything but a small hand. as
It is a waste Of ink to make large let
tiers. The third stops his clock at
night in order to save wear and tear
on the machinery. All Of them decline
to take their county paper on the
ground that II is n terrible strain on
their spectacles TO read newspapers
even in the daytime.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Gettina Wise.

A story is going the rounds Of an
American heiress who invited duke
or a prince with an imposing title and
debts to match to chase himself.
Some bright girls are willing to learn
by the experience of others. Some
girls can see the point when it is illus
trated with a diagram and copious
fOotnotes.
To the romantic young girl a prince
looks like the real thing. He knows
how to wear clothes that are not paid
for and can hand out a line OF small
talk that would do credit to a ribbon
salesman, but when it comes to bring
ing home a pay envelope on Saturday
night he falls down like an amateur
flying machine.
The fall styles in husbands are not
running to dukes, and it is a hopeful
sign.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Amendment had carried by a nice
majority. but the result evinces some
curious features. The majority was
obtained by the vote of Eastern Ken
lucky, while the western section
Of the State voted almost solidly
against it. The largest majority
against the measure was given in Da-
viess county. The result would seem
to indicate that Eastern Kentucky,
which has the best roads of any por-
ton of the State, knows how 10 APP
preciate them and wants more, while
the people of theWestern part ofKen-
lucky have yet to learn the real val
lie and advantage OF first-class thor
oughfares.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Stune For IS Years.

BY Indigestion's pangs-trying many
doctors and $500 worth of medicine
in vain, B. F. Ayscue, Of Ingleside,
y. c., at last used DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, and writes they wholly
cured him. They cure constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, stomach,
liver, kidney and bowel troubles. 25c
at James II. Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
HUNTING ROCK HAREs.
A Fleet Little Animal Found Among
the Sand Hills Of Arabia.

A Fleet Little Animal Found Among
the Sand Hills Of Arabia.
How long the Arab has inhabited the
deserts of the near east is much dis
cussed question, How long be has In
dulged in the old time sport OF falconry
II is equally difficult to say. Sure 1t In
that this keen blooded race has not
lived all these centuries In those sun
scorched wastes without some sort of
recreation. and his delights today are
probably much the same as those OF
his ancestors couple Of thousand
years ago.
Curious to see what natural sport
these barren regions could AFFORD. the
writer accepted an invitation to join a
party of Syrian Arabs for a weeks
hunting. Our quarry was the rock
hare. an animal about the size of an
English rabbit. but with very fine de-
veloped ears. which frequents these
deserts in small numbers. living on
what scanty heritage It can find.
We started straight away In search
Of It by forming n chain about a quar-
ter Of a mile long aud dra awning like
ly tracts Of desert In long semicircular
sweeps. The heritage was very scant
indeed. These sand hills. being scorch-
ed by a tropical sun and having a
yearly rainfall OF only some three
inches. support but few plants of any
kind. noticed a few insectivorous
birds pursuing their prey with keen
voracity, as though they found 1t hard
to make a living, but saw no trace Of
wild animals.
On we marched in silent order mere
ly following the lead OF our falcon
bearer. whose face seemed invariable.
his manner unmoved. Hours passed
by. II was now IL O'Clock. The sun
was hot above us. drying up our
parched lips. I began to think that
rock hares must be myth when sud-
denly the hound leaped forward WITH
4 great bound. our horses instinctively
following at full gallop. But we had
not far to go. II was only a gar
bour" The hound was soon up TO Il.
and thought It was oil over; but no
the little creature leaped. as 1t were.
right out OF his mouth.
One spring brought the greyhound
alongside again. but again this agile
quadruped had slipped out Of the
grasp Of his sharp teeth. The speed Of
the tiny thing was 50 great and its
actions 80 sudden that It was as much
as the eye could do TO follow 1t at
all. Again its great pursuer sprang
upon II: again this nimble animal
slipped from his very jaws. But 1t
was no good. 1t was outclassed in.
size. These great leaps shook the very
life breath from its frail body.
At last 1t fell an easy prey 10 its re-
lentless enemy. and one crunch put an
end to its miseries. 1t was an inter
esting little beast. its body about the
size of a rat. 1t carried n fine long
coat. was gray on the back. with white
under the belly. having a long bony
tail with pretty tuft at the end. But
its hind legs were its great feature.
They were very long, being. like those
Of the kangaroo. specially adapted for
jumping ! noted. too that each hind
foot was provided with only three toes.
whereas on those Of the fore legs.
which were very short. there were the
normal FIVE. Altogether 1t was a most
interesting and sporting specimen
"Near East"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Not So PathStie,


10. the poor Indian!
Poor did you say?
Once on his uppers.
Not there today,
With his allotment
Fertile and large,
Quote independent,
Hobody's charge.
Into a cottage,
Out OF his tent.
Can he AFFORD lit
Look at his rent.
Maybe an oil well
Spouts on his land,
Royalties bringing
Into his hand.
There with the check book
Ready TO buy
White man for daughter,
Though they come high.
Dressing his woman.
Gay Mrs. 10,
out in the latest
Paris can show.
Tagging not dumbly
Back in the rear,
Isn't he coming?'
Well. he is here.
Feeling no longer
Poverty's pinch,
10, the poor Indian!
On, what a cinch!
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Rev. NJ. E. Dodd, of Paducah, who
for the past ten days has been con-
Quoting series of meetings at the
Baptist church in Hartford, is one OF
the few preachers who have the COM
mendable boldness and fearlessness to
speak for the enjoyment of at least
one contingent of people who attend
church aud who desire to see as we'll
as hear the preacher He made a
ruling at the beginning OF the SER
vices that the ladies should either
leave their big hats at home or re-
move them after coming into the
church. The reader can discern in a
moment what a comfort and pleasure
slch a ruling affords all who attend
services where IL is in force.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Dentists

Office upstairs in Republican build
ing, Hartford. Ky. We employ all the
latest methods in Dentistry. All worl
done as nearly painless as can be done
to-day. We make a speciality OF
teeth without plate.
We do painless extracting eithel
with local or general anesthetlc
We invite you 20 give us a trial, as
pleased patien, is our best adver-
tisement. All work guaranteed. Con-
sultation and examination Free. Phon
21S.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Food Scarce.

This circular describing the Mount
ingvue says you can sit at the dinner
table and see the beautiful mountain
peaks" said the man who contemplate
I'd going.
That Is true replied the one who
had been, "and that's just about all
you can see."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Not one in a hundred people VINO
patronize mail-order houses ever saw
the building where they address their
letters or conversed with the men VINO
run the business. How do they De-
come known and get the trade Of the
people? BY advertising. Mr.. Don't
Advertise Merchant, do you catch the
point?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

The louisville Post is responsible
for the statement that at the recent
election the Democratic vote was
over 10000 in excess of the Repub-
lican vote" in Kentucky, and further
adds that "If the recent election can
he taken as a guide, Kentucky is
now as safely Democratic as Texas. "
On the face of the situation, when
the Louisville Post Is inspired TO
make such asseverations, its remarks
can be taken as embodying a correct
solution of the case.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

The Trusts appear to have entered
on hard lines. The Standard Oil Trust
has been ordered to dissolve. A jail
sentence is in the air over the man
ayers Of the Sugar trust. The Food
trusts and the Medicine trusts have
been or are being disciplined and life
under antitrust conditions promises
to be wholesomer and better worth
living
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

A Chicago newspaper announces
that "lynching is a social disease.
Perhaps so. Anyhow, from recent oc-
currences in some Of the Northern
States. G few women seem to be al
fected with a desire to participate In
the game quite as badly as the men.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

No, son, those lunettes they are
putting in the new State capitol build
ing at Frankfort are not instruments
to play on, like the swinette. They
are-well, just get your dictionary
and look up the word and see If even
then you have any idea what they
may look like.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Mrs. Peachblow-why does your hus-
band carry such tremendous amount
OF life Insurance when he's In such per-
feet health? Mrs. Flicker-Oh. just to
tantalize me. Men are naturally cruel.
Life.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

The United States Circuit Court has
ordered the Standard Oil Company to
qo off somewhere and dissolve IT.
self But really, do you hear any
sslinters flying?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Not Unanimous.

She-There's Mrs. Toozle. She seems
quite reconciled to the death Of her
first husband. He-Yes. but I'm afraid
her second never will be.-Illustrated
Bits.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Music.

We have added to our store a Mu-
sic Department where you will al
ways find the very latest HITS.
Below are a few Of the latest pub
locations:
INSTRUMENTAL.
Indian Summer" by Neil Moret.
Moon Bird" FREELY" "G-Whiz." "
"Jasmine"-WaltZ.
O. Easter Lilies
Flowers of Love"-Waltz.
VOCAL.
NO One But You"
"Amina." "Ev'ry Day"
mid the Blue Grass of Kentucky"
Able, Take an Example From
Your Fadder."
IL Hear a Woodpecker Knocking
at My Family Tree"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
PEOPLE WRITING

Anent Christmas cheer, you might
commence right now to think OF the
little children of the poor
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Accident may land a man at the
head, but 1t is an uncertain guy rope
to hold him there.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

In the adversely OF our best friends
we often dnd something which does
not dispIease us.-Rochefoncaul
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Wire Hairpins.

The wire hairpin was first made In
1915 in England Prior to that wood
en- skewers We're used.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

During the six months editorship
of Mr.. Byron Williams, Of wide news
paper fame, the Woman's World OF
Chicago has made monstrous strides,
To-day it enjoys the claim of having
the largest circulation of any pub
LEGATION Of any kind in the world.
Mr.. Williams is versatile and happy
writer of finished ability and Is
leading his worthy journal along
lines of the highest success and popu-
larity.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Worked Both Wavs,

zone cannot be too careful about
marrying. This falling in love is all
nonsense. y man should pick his life
partner with as much intelligence as
he would select a horse or an auto
mobile"
81 fear you will never marry"
"Why not? Isn't that common
sense planT
Yes, but that kind Of a girl might
be as particular herself"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

The careless way in which some peo-
pie spill and slop language around al
most warrants the belief that they
were reared aboard ship.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

After the recent election 1t was H.
DsaIy discovered that the Good Roads
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

At the recent election, in the Sixth
Judicial District, Judge T. F. Birkhead
received 9,77S votes, while Common
wealth's Attorney Ringo's vote was
9.G42. Neither had opposition. For
Railroad Commissioner in this 1.-THE
First) District, Laurence B. Finn re-
ccived 72,sS3 votes, as against 55,55i
for his opponent, John P. Haswell'
making the formers majority 1881.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Poor Nick has been convicted of
arson"
you don't sayy'
"Yes."
"Then he is really arson Nick"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
kept Him Busy.

NoPh f0iU0 6dbys
II hear Jones has hooked up with
his girl"
"Yes; he married in haste"
"To repent at his leisure?"
"He has had no leisure since"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

Gov. Wilson has taken the task
upon himself of appointing a COM
mission to redistrict the State. Won
der who told him to do it? But evil
IDENTIFY Kentucky's Governor was bas-
ing this movement upon the SUPPOSE
ton that the State would elect a
majority number of Republican Rep
resentatives-which it failed to do
and he is perhaps now too sick of
his lob to answer questions.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

"When shall we get marriedr
Tomorrow, OF some other day that
never comes"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Way Behind.

'Pa. is the baseball season overr'
II don't know. Ask your mother"
Huh, she don't even know that It
Is started"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
Easy.

Tell me what a man eats and will
tell you what he is like"
"Can you do it,"
Sure"
There's Jenkins, who eats free
lunches"
Like a sponge"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

1t is hard to
think Ill Of a man
who boosts your
own game, no
matter what his
motives may be.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

II is easy to be
indOlent, though
II seldom leads
to ease.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
, HumOr and
, Philosophy (
NJ DUNCAN ~. SMITH \
PERI PARAGRAPHS.

WE can always find something to'be
dissatisfied with IL we set about
It carefully and with malice afOre-
thought.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

"Do you think her age is what she
says 1t isT
swell, all Of that"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
More Practice

More Practical.
"Will you love me alwaysT
It'll the sun grows cold"
How about when the fat gets
chillyT'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01

People for
whom the best
isn't good enough
are en- orally
fou n d hanging
over the bargain
counter sorting
out the seconds.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-12-01
PLEASANT AUTUMN DAYSl

They are to the man who has fit
ted himself out suitably for the sea-
son with a stylish Fall overcoat and
Suit of Clothing. II you haven't pro-
cured new outfit for fall and win
ter have your garments made by us
and you will have the assurance that
the style and quality of your clothing
are the best obtainable.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16

Subscribe for the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
THE ALASKA CENSUS

The men who have been appointed by the census bureau to take the cen sus of Alaska. will not have an easy time of 1t on account of the area which they will have to yer.But by placing l26 men In the field in the nor thern country the bureau has shown q disposition to make the enumeration ss thorough and accurate as possible.
 The 1910 census ought to tell an eloquent story of progress in Alaska. Development has been rapid since the taking of the census of 1900, and no doubt. on a percentage basis, the pro gress will compare fayorably with the colossal energies which marked the ten years between 1890 and 1900, a period of great excitement in the history of the northern country.
 Special efforts should be made, in any event, to make the census fair statement of the progress Alaska has made within the last ten years. If the reports of enumerators are ac- curate In detail, they will probably surprise even those best posted on Alaska conditions, for in a territory as large as Alaska many small indus tries are bound to spring up without attracting the attention of even close observers.
 What is most desireable, and it will be most valuable, is statement as nearly exact as possible of Alaska's population, industries and all that en- ters into the social and material life O. the northern country, for the ex act figures will tell a romantic story ot progress.-Seattla P. I.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16

Emil Korach
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
CONFINEMENT.

The weather, as you'll all agree, has been intensely hot; and yet would not sail the sea in an expensive yacht; for I can swipe a chunk of ice, and buy a palmleaf fan. and they win keep me just as nice and cool as any man. My poor old legs all spayined are, from chasing through the town, but if you brought a mo- tor car, I'd surely turn it down; if sometime weary of my cares, wish to end them all, my humble home has cellar stairs, down which a man may fall. They say it's mighty fine 10 soar upon an aeroplane, away above the city's roar. and close to Charles vain; but should 1t seem to me discreet, some day, to break my back. I'll walk q block and take a seat upon the railway track. My friends are going to the woods to camp and hunt and fish; to haunt the silent solitudes Is some mems dearest wish; but If a similar hermit plan to me should e'er look wise. I'll so and visit with the man who does not advertise. There is no sense in making tracks for Timbuctoo or Rome when you are anxious to relax, for you can rest at home. There's no- thing that men travel for, in parties or alone. that can't order from the store at any hour by phone.
 Walt Mason.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
Going eerryine.


 The pleasure of huckleberrylng is partly in the scason--tbe late summer time. from the middle of July to Sep tember. The poignant joys of early spring arc passed and the exuberance of early summer, while the keen stimulus of fall has not yet come. Things are at boise. The having Is over. The meadows, shorn of their rich grass, lie tawny green under the sky. and the world seems bigger than before. It is not time for dreams nor a time for exploits. It is time for-for-well, berrylng!
 But you must choose your days care fully, as you do your fishing and hunting days. The berries bite best" with . brisk west wind, though q south one Is not to be despised. and north one, rare at this season. gives a pleasant suggestion of fall, while the sun has still all the fervor of sum- mer. Choose q sky that has clouds In t. too, for you will feel their move ment even when you do not look up. Then take your pail and set out. Do not be in hurry and do not promise to be back at any definite time. And. finally, go either alone or with just the right companion. l do not know any circumstances wherein the choice of a companion needs more care than in berrying. It may make or mar the whole adventure.-Atl
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
FACTS ARE STRONGER THAN
 FICTION.

We have few tailor made suits on hand which we will sell at s25,oO. We will give an extra pair of pants oi a fancy vest with each suit.
 If We are unable to fit you with one of these suits. we win make you a suit to order including an extra pair of pants or a fancy vest at this price.
 These are Tailor Made suits, and are not made in a sweat shop.
 We also have n line of Tailor Made oyercoats which we have priced from s2OOO up, that can't be eQualled at anything near the price.
 This offer stands until the 18th of October, 1909.
 Every two months we are in re- ceipt from London. Paris and New York the latest report of fashions, and you will find these garments up to the minute in style.
 On account of the low prices we are asking for these suits and over coats, all orders are for cash only.
 By leaving your orders with the American Tailors you get the benefit ol over 50 years of experience in Tailoring.
 re American Tallors.
 Mowl & Ehrlich.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16

For as the heavens are higher than the earth. so are my ways high CT than your ways. and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.-Isaiah. Chapter 55-s.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
Walt Mason.

We every day and every hour say things of another that We might more properly say of ourselves, could we but revert our observation to our own concerns. as well as we extend it to others.-Montaigne.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-16
Home rule for Alaska.

Go to the Pack Train restaurant for your Sunday French Dinner. The very best Of everything the market affords. Ice cream served free with our Sunday dinner. $. t