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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
Med. FERGUSON DEAD.
Died at Ballard County Home
Was State Railroad
Commissioner.

Med. Ferguson, State Railroad Com
missioner from the First District, died
at o'clock last Thursday afternoon
at his home in Ballard county, two
miles from La Center, from diabetes
and malarial fever. His condition did
not become dangerous until the day
before. when he began to sink rapidly.
Med. Ferguson was one of the best
known Democrats in the State. His
last active participation in politics
was during the Second district Sena-
torial convention last month, when he
led the Ballard county delegation in
an effort to nominate John Moore,
of that county. Comments then on
his feeble condition were numerous.
Mr.. Ferguson was born in Montgom-
cry county, Tenn, May Is, 1858, but
he had lived in Ballard county since
a small boy. He always had been q
farmer.
For a while he was district repre-
sentative or the Equitable Life AS
surance Company, and his first en-
trance into politics was In 1891, when
he was elected to the Legislature
from Ballard and Carlisle counties. He
was elected State Senator from the
Second district in 1897, and in 1903
he was honored with the office of
Railroad Commissioner, which he
held at his death.
Med. Ferguson was a son of the
late Rev. John D. Ferguson, a minis
ter of the Christian church. He fol-
lowed in the faith of his father, be-
ing a member of the First Christian
church of Paducah. He also was a
member of Paducah lodges of Elks
and Odd. Fellows.
His wife died seven years ago. Five
children survive him; also two broth
ers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
AN OPEN LETTER
TO ALL MINISTERS
OF Kentucky Regarding An
Important Matter.
SECOND WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN
For Public EducatiOn-June
81 Designated Public
School Sunday"

The Second Whirlwind Campaign
ioi public education in kentucky will
be conducted from Monday, June Is,
TO and including Saturday July 3. Tie
entire State will be covered by speak
ers of exceptional ability. You knew
something of the great awakening
last year; the results have been very
gratifying.
I am asking you to have a vital
part in the campaign, for the schools
need is great To this end desig-
nate Sunday, June q, 10 be public
School Sunday, ard l ash that ev-
cry clergyman in the Commonwealth
minister. pastor, rector. preacher or
whatever his title may be-will de-
liver, on this day, il his own church,
at least one address on'"Public Ed
ucation in Kentucky"
/ hope that your churches will BE-
decorated. that special nu-
sic will BE- rendered, that all the chill
dTen will be invited to be present,
and especially that you will invite
the parents and The BUSH ess ard pro-
fcssiorai men Of the community. 1t
seems to me that you could do no
better service to your chsrch. to your
and to society. than to
enthusiastically Thus in
this educational campaign.
The regular speakers will begin
their active work Monday, June 3d.
Each county will have a special"Rally
DAY." an all-day, open-air meeting,
with an additional special speaker for
tae occasion. The campaign is boom
Ing. Tia figat Ia on. the reports are
more than encouraging. Remember
our slogan: For the Boys and Girls
and the Commonwealth"
For an advance educational move
ment in Kentucky. now, ] am,
Very truly yours,
]. G. CRABBE,
,....a $3.50. Sure-.2, er:c-t,.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
A Correction.

In the big ad. of Barnard & Co. on
the second page of The Herald to-day
there is an error in the reading mat
ter under the heading June Hum
mer Sale" which makes the time of
this sale appear to occur between the
dates June 10Th to Goth, when it real
ly begins Friday, June 2jth and closes
July Sd. This will be a hummer sale
sure enough, and those who are in
the market for anything in the lines
mentioned, will do we'll to be on
hand during the special time.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
SCRAMBLING FOR DEAD MANS
PLACE

Frankfort, Ky, June 19.-News of
the death of State Railroad Commits
sioner Med. Ferguson, OF the First
district, has caused considerable Cos
sip among Republican officials here
as to his possible successor The fill
ing of the vacancy is in the hands of
Governor Wilson.
Information received at the Depart
ment of the Railroad Commission is
that the funeral Of Commissioner Fer
guson will take place this afternoon,
SO the scramble for the post will be-
gin almost at once. The appointment
is until the coming November, when
an election will be held in the First
Railroad district to fill the vacancy
for the unexpired term.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
Successful Meeting.

Horse Branch, June 21.-The tent
meetings at this place conducted by
Rev. T, {. Wilson, have heen in
progress one week and have so far
been a great success. The people
are enjoying great spiritual awak-
ening and many have professed fxits
in Christ. The tent is located az a
reasonable distance from the depot
and great crowds gather from all
parts CT the country ard enjoy the
gospel feast.
The meeting VIII probably continue
another week. ~. 49,. i.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23

cellence in the composition Of Eng
lish out of a class of 700 pupils at
the graduating exercises of the Baron
De Hirsch School to-day. She was
absolutely ignorant of the English
language on entering the school eight
months ago. America" was the sub
ject of the girls composition.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23

The first evidence of practical use
of the English sparrow is that of
submitting them in target practice
for the sport of the gun club at Hop
kinsville. The price the club pays
for each full grown bird in flying
condition is 21s cents. AS fast as the
birds are caught they are Gagged and
fed until released for the marksman-
ship Of the gunners.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
Marriage Licenses.

Harlan L.Robinson, Echols, to Ruth
Ellen Quinn, Echols.
j. A. Wilson. Echols, to Maymee
Graves, Rockport.
Lee Gray, Echols, TO zena Wilson,
Echols.
Wayne Boswell, Narrows, to Annie
Mitchell, Olaton.
C. A. Cash, Rockport. to Lizzie
Dunn, Rockport.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
Mrs. Barnes a State DELEGATE.

The Central City Argus says:
Mrs. E. p. Barnes, who was a, dele
gate from this city to the State con-
vention of Woman's Clubs, at Owens
boro, last week, was elected one of
the Kentucky delegates to the Gen
eral Convention Of Woman's Clubs.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23
Remarkable Learning.

New York, June ls.-Pauline Garb.
10 years old, who came here from
Russia. passed through Ellis Island
nine months ago as an unlettered Inn
migTar. rsce:.sd f.srs r..-e icr e.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-06-23

Down in Florida a bill has been in
PRODUCED in the Legislature requiring
a man to pay annually a license of
one dollar before he can buy liquor.
Women. minors and inebriates will
net be granted a license.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28

the boudoir was now reduced to the
proportions of two fer nickel"
yep" assured the sheriff. '"They
are named after RoOsian, one of
them diplomat fellers."
whats a. diplomatic" Polly asked.
Slim chuckled and with a twinkle
In his eye drawed: "A diplomat is a
man that steals your hat an coat an
then explains it so well that you give
him your watch an chain. SabeY'
Polly did not understand. She felt
that Slim was laughing at her, but she
could not see any fun in his remark.
To end the discussion. however, she
said, Il sabe."
Polly sountcred away from the
wagon. AS she passed Slim he tried
to put his arm about her waist. She
skillfully eyaded him. The sheriff
Joined her in the shade of cotton.
wood. "Ycu know I've been thinkin'
n lot of you lately. Miss Polly?'
Only lately:" she asked mischie-
vously.
well. yes-that is
This conversation was becoming too
personal for Bud. who i'm an effort to
hear all Slim had to say moved incau-
tiously in the wagon. Slim heard him.
who's in that wagon:" he cried,
moving toward it. SHOW Low
aSleep:'
"No-Buddy" said Polly. thinking she
might as well confess the deception
first as last and using the childish nick
name of her lover in order to soften
Sims anger against him.
Nobody" repeated Slim, not fully
convinced that he was mistaken. but
stopping in Difference to Polly's ap-
parent denial.
who do you s'pose?' asked Polly
pertly, taking courage when she found
that Slim did not continue his investi-
CATION You amt after any Buddy.
are you"
mo. but I'll just take look in here
cause / got sOmethin' partic' lar to say
to you. Miss Polly. an don't want no
listeners And he moved forward
again.
At this juncture Polly began to ply
her arts as coquette. Looking shyly
at Slim, she murmured, Are you sure
you are not after anybody" The EN-
phasis on the last word was so plain
that shrewder lovemaker than Slim
would have been deceived
Eth? What's that!'
Polly turned her back to him with
assumed bashfulness. Sims courage
arose at the sight We'll, reckon this
is pat hand fer me, an that's the
way I'm a-goin' to play it. il I've got
the nerve
Slim smoothed down his tangled hair
and brushed off some of the dust which
whitened his shoulders. Look here,
Miss Polly
Then his courage failed him, and he
stopped. Polly glanced at him to help
him over the hard places. Slim was
greatly embarrassed. MY heart Is
right up In my throat. Well. ! misht
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28

500 ahead. Squeeze your hardware"
have ut home that was savin' to buy
In with the Triangle B in case l don't
git elected mex time. So. Bud. Pm
gOin' to lend thousan' of this to you
just to give q chance at that little
home"
You're the whitest man | ever
knew cried Bud.
II reckon l amt colored. 'cept lit
tie red mite on top" laughed Slim. He
disliked any show of feeling by the
boy over the offer he had made.
But can't take your money" Bud
protested
Yes. you cam" assured Slim. You
pay it back when you get on your feet
agin. I'm goin' to take your word"
Sims generosity overwhelmed the
boy. take my wordr' he cried.
Slim laid his hands ON the boys
shoulders. YES" he declared. you've
made your first bad break, but you've
had your first lesson. An you amt
goin' to forget it." he added emphat-
ically.
And Polly?" he faltered.
There amt nobody goin' to tell her"
Speaking sternly to Bud. he added.
You make her a good husband"
Bud seized the sheriff's hand, wiring
ing it warmly. II will, Slim; I WILL"
he promised.
The wait had been too long for Polly.
She returned before Slim called her,
saying: I'm tired waitin' on you al
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what did you take it fer! l know
sou didn't murder Terril fer it. but
what did you keep the money fer!
He asked the question with anger ana
annoyance.
Slim had seated himself by the fire
He spoke to the boy as lie would to a
cOmrade.
Cant you see?" the boy asked
"polly. I wanted to make home for
her. and now she'll know me for what
am. thief-a thief"
Bud buried his face in his hands.
the tears trickling through his fingers,
although he fought strongly against
showing his weakness.
Slim rose and stepped to his side.
laying his hand on the boys shoulder.
"Mebbe she won't have to know.
Buck he's dead. an only you an me
know"
Bud looked at the speaker in amaze
ment. A lovable smile crept over
Slirl's face. I'm gOin'." be said. Ito
slip you a new deck an give you a
fresh deal. That was part my money
that was stole. / never come back at
the county fer it. Buck he's paid back
his half. I'll let 'em all think it was
the whole. I'll put in a thousan' l
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28

ITS the best we've got" replied
Polly. "Sagebrush got it,
oh that's it, thought it tasted
like sagebrush. How's Bud?" he sud
denly demanded
Polly glanced nervously at the speak
er
All right. spose." She tried to be
noncommittal. Her nervousness almost
betrayed her.
"Ain't you seen him lately?' Slim In
sisted
Polly peeped into the wagon before
she answered the question. ''Yes-I
see h;in every once in awhile"
In an effort to change the subject Of
conversation and get him away from
all thoughts of Bud she asked. "Say.
Slim. WHAT boudOir:"
"A W hat wharf suffered Slim.
a boudoir." Polly repeated.
Slim was puzzled and looked It.
Then new thought lighted up his
face.
You don't mean Il Budweiser"
Polly. deeply serious. replied, "No.
chat amt it-boudOir''
Slim ransacked his memory for the
word. "Boudoir." he continued re-
fectively. lone of them TO de wah'
things we ust to have down in Ken
tucky:"
An explanation was demanded of
him. and he. proceeded to invent one.
We'll. first you get a-get a. Polly
had fooled him SO many times that he
became suspicious in the midst of his
creation and asked:
Look ahere. You're sure you don't
know what Il BOULDER iS:''
Why. of course not" answered Pol
Iy simply.
Slim was relieved by her reply.
''All right" he resumed. crossing his
legs. as if the position would help him
better to think. "A bOudoir is a see
gar
a seegar:" echoed Polly. distinctly
disappointed. Buds offer to duplicate
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28

you
he explained.
The boy drew the moEev from a
pocket and handed 1t to ."i-,, -
ing: Herr 1t is-c1 Of [; | ',~'e
touched IT, v-cs .~~ire" 80
about to lie a~ain. ',ut r. re,'i's-.' =.
futility Of mere fa.schcrds "Tal:n Il ;
he added
Slim counted the men"y and slinie0
1t into his pocket
Bud" he said t. that vcnng man
''me an you have h"c" pretty COED
friends. we have le.rnc-l ven bow
to ride. to throw r,ne. an Bind -I,ud
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28
John MURRAY AND MILLS

"The Roundup" started in the
Daily World Saturday, January 9.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-28
CHAPTER XVIII.

nUD LANE. returning to camp.
saw the returned sheriff sup
porting the dying murderer of
IL Terrill and listening TO what
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-08

stitutional commander-lp..s
militia, except of such portiolli o.
at times in the service t or a Ia
States. vi lie
Section 8. The staff of tbo
tn-chief shall consist of ~ cconnssA
general who shall be ex-oftio. adS
staff. quarternlaster genera cas
master general, with rank ~ at
general, an inspector genera bf.a
of colonel, a Judge adyorstfaal WITH
of lieutenant colonel, the So, With
duty with each of the star 'pl oflc,
and four aides-de-camp, win Il slin7
major and one naval aide ,I tle RpI
lieutenant commander An "t.a I'D,
cept as otherwise provided in Dtl.ees
ter, and except the aides her.. As
must be at the time of tb1i- poNS
ment. commissioned Officers iT r :. apb
militia, on the active Or retiras t9e Il
above the grade of captain H., 'S
GERS shall be appointed from wv !. 10
list who shall have had lses ,le NJ
years of service in the acf{gs uial 4
last year of which shall ha,a luhdta
ten years, Immediately preep1Sssa N
pointment. hs
The staff of the governor IN,
stituted shall continue ia b2i, Ns
appointed and commissions a. glg
pleasure of the governor Wi uHis
present appointments, but th"roauas0
governors staff shall be cheese dlJf
stituted as provided in this se-t,t sl5
section 3. In case Of iasIrcc,G.
vasion, tumult, riot mob. Or LoJn
acting. together by force win ,,N
commit felony or 10 u'r.r y,assa
persons or property, or I,v fgsls
violence to break and resist FIT tS'F
this state, or the United S,ata,~ Rl
imminent danger Thereof. or N "a. O
OF public disaster resulting fr5.s
conf1aSration, or tempeet iIe
shall have the power tu olgCr f.'s
active service of the stat, ap.- r.,. -A
militia that he may deem rr,-e.N
whenever the militia of tgf. .g,.
part thereof is called fnrf. nSg.
constitution and laws uf the H.
states, the governor sht' urieg
order for the call specifies c.E
order out for service thu ac,igo
or such part thereof as u.a7 h. r.da
and if the number avallama h5
cient he shall order pHt rl.
militia or such part as Igav b. NO.
The designations of orltluIz..slo5
into the service of the I'1rrT ~
shall not, during such service i,
to new organizations.
Section 10. Whenever it eraIr lo.
sary to call into active sgfr1 rtp Nv
militia, or any part thereof. sgy.s
shall direct his order TO 'it rlise, a.
lpal officer of any city, imua pr nav.
ton, who, upon the reraiII If ~
shall proceed to draft b. h. ID, mas
the reserve militia or Jruerr a.,
volunteers as are required ur thu Il
ernor, and shall forthwith 1r,y.7l T. n
adjntant general a list ut ,Ns rz-:o,,
drafted or accepted as yU'-
Section IL. Every ilemlur ih4 ,al
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-08

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-18
Decisions
compiled by West Publishing Com
pany,. st. Paul, Mimi

In Johnston VS.. Mack Manufacturing
Company. Ga Southeastern Reporter,
S41, 1t appeared that a large boar be-
longing to defendant had gone upon
the unfenced premises OF plaintiff, and
had endeavored to break thru a fence
inclosing his hogs. The attempts. Of
plaintiff to expel the intruder resulted
in conflict, in which he was lacerated
and seriously injured by the visiting
swine. There was no law compelling
the confinement OF hogs, nor was there
convincing evidence OF prior pugnacity
OF the animal. Plaintiff introduced ax-
pert testimony to the effect that
'ooars the age Of the one in in question
become vicious and are likely to at
tack men and animals. Because of the
introduction of this evidence defendant
was granted new trial, the West vir-
GINA supreme court Of appeals holding
that as the habits and propensities Of
domestic animals were matters of COM
mon knowledge to all men, there was
no reason for expert testimony to prove
the general propensity of a hog, es-
peclally as this was the first recorded
case wherein a hog had savagely bit
ten and Injured man or depareed
from his usual demeanor of meekness
and serenity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-18
TRAINING OF TURXEsTAN GIRL
"Educatlon" That Seems to the West.
ern Mind to Be Of Little
Real Value.

Dismounting before the uprolled felt
door of one of the round tents.
peered into the smoke-b lackened in.
terror, and found an old white-turb aned
"khoja" teaching three rosy-cheeked
little girls to read.
How is this?" asked in Turk. sur.
prised at such reversal of Mohamme-
dan customs. Aren't there any boys
in this camp?"
"Oh, yes" answered the teacher,
with shrug Of his shoulders; "but
what can we do? We are poor. The
boys must be OFF tending the sheep"
The pretty, black-haired girls were
evidently rich mans daughters. for
the broad brims of their caps were
made OF imported :::::., ard their shape
less gowns were Of red, green and
yellow silk, woven in preposterous
fiowery patterns. asked one Of them
to read where pointed. She did not
even glance a! the book, but began
reciting something as fast as possible.
It was the days passage from the
Arabic Koran, which neither she nor
her teacher understood. That was the
extent of her education.-Ellswor
Huntington, in Harper's Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-18
BUILDING REGuL.ATToNs

The act Classifying Boston into COM
mercial and residential sections, and
the heights of buildings in the
former to 125 feet and in the latter to
from 80 to 100 feet, was considered in
WEIGH V. Swasey. 90 Suprema Court
Reporter. 567 Plaintiff. applying for
permission TO erect a building in the
residential building, claimed that the
statute unduly and unreasonably in
fringed on his constitutional rights as
to taking his property without compen-
sation and as to denial of equal pro-
lection of the laws. The highest state
court upheld the legislation as passed
in the exercise of the police power. In
passing on the questions as to the
and reasonableness of the dis
or classification in reia-
ton to the height of buildings, the
matter of locality became Of utmost
important The United States supreme
court declined to hold the limitation of
30 to 100 feet in the residential dis
trict discrimination or classification
so unreasonable that it deprived the
owner of his property and Of its pro-
fltable use without justification. and
refused him compensation for such al.
legged invasion of his rights.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-18
Tn1EsREPuB11cAN, MARsHA1rowN IOWA. OCTOBER 49, 1909

records which he says he left there on
the trip the truth OF which is denied.
But then some one may protest that
instead of going to the top to deposit
the records, the doctor stood at the
base OF the mountain and tossed them
up.
Edison thinks that within ten years
flying machines will be used to carry
the mails. Perhaps then the ambition
of the postal clerk to get higher up will
be satisfied
When You speak of 1t as lovely
fall, Of course you have no thought of
the trend Of prices and the cost of liv-
ing.
1t is predicted by scientists that the
sun will lose Its heat in 10000 900 years
On this head we are not so much con-
cerned with what may be the case TO-
100000 years from now as we are with
what is likely to be the situation next
January.
Nat Goodwin is to get $500 a week
in vaudeville. Yes. indeed, you pay
too much for your whistle