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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-02

Sioux Falls-The plans are fully
matured for the erection in this city
during the coming six months of a
100000 addition to the present rack-
Ing plant operated bv the Morrell
Packing Co.. giving this concern a
capacity of 1000 hogs rer day. This
city feels considerably elated over III S
improvement to a leading industry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-02

Belle Observation-Disclosures of the
Commercial club are meeting with
success in raising the necessary sub
scribed funds for the erection of the
new $4,000 hotel that it to be put up
here by Hugh M. Vance of White
Owl, and it is expected that work
will shortly be commenced The build
ing is to be l. shaped and of three
stories and VIII fill long felt want
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
MINE EXPLOSION
At Sunnyside Shaft at Evans
vile Killed Five and
Wounded Others.

Evansville. Ind, March 2O.-Ffve
men we're killed and a score injured
in an explosion caused by a windy
shot in the Sunnyside mine here at
2:3O O'Clock this afternoon.
The dead are: William Schnute,
Samuel Coomer. Nelson Willingham,
Sr., colored, Joseph Schenck, Nelson
Wiiiingham, Jr., colored.
The injured: Fred Clark, David
Brink, Jesse Craig, George Clauschidt,
Charles Parish, John r. Petit, Joe
Lyons, Alex Jarvis.
The explosion was caused by a win
dy shot, due to an overcharge of pow
der said to have been placed by John
Petit. Petit is burned over his en-
tire body and will die. The dead
were all killed by sulphuric fumes
which followed the snot. The mine
was swept rs if by whirlwind.
Twenty-nine men we're in the mine
when the explosion occurred. The
dead men were in the west shaft OF
the mine. as were all the injured
Within an hour after the explosion
the mine was cleared. s
The first intimation of the disaster
to those on the surface was a terrific
concussion. which stopped the fan
Realizing what had occurred the en-
gineer turned full power on the far
and began filling the mine will
fresh air. Al the bottom OF the SHAFT
George Fares, a miner less dazed thar
his fellows, opened the trap-door, al
lowing the air to reach the men IN
the north entry. These crawled along
the floor TO the shaft and were hoist
ed to the surface.
Immediately the work of rescue was
begin. Sixteen miners who were low
cred into the shaft were almost ov
ercome by fumes. they remained a
their task, however, sending thu
wounded To the surface. where ambu
lances were waiting BY $3.50 o'clocl
the body of the last victim, that d
Joseph Schenck, president of the loca
miners union. had been brought tC
the surface. Three Of the rescuer'
tainted when they reached the surface
with Schenck's body.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Ollie James Puts Question To Taft.

Washington, March 2O.-Represen-
tative Ollie James, of kentucky. wants
to know the present attitude of Presi-
dent Taft in regard to an income tax
and he introduced a resolution to pro-
cure this information.
The resolution quotes President
Taft as saying in speech at CO.
lumbus, o., on Aug. IL. 1907, that lin
times CT great national need however,
an income tax would he OF great as
sistance in furnishing means to car
~ on the Government" Mr.. James
refers to Mr.. Taft's message wherein
1t is stated that there would be def
f. it in the treasury by July l of
SI0O,O00,0OO. The resolution asks the
President if, in his opinion, the
times of great national need" have
Lot come, when an income tax would
be of great assistance in furnishing
means to carry on the government.
The President is asked if he does
so believe, to submit to congress rec
concentrations relative to imposing a
tax upon incomes, TO the end that
the rich may bear their proportion
of the burdens of the government.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
They Heard the BanSh e Howl.

Last Thursday night was the reg
ular meeting night for the local tent
of Maccabees, and judging from the
shouts of laughter that were heard
coming from the direction of their
hall, they certainly had the time oil
their lives. State Commander Ellin,
of Lexington, and Deputy State Com
mander Wine, of Hawesville, were
present and assisted in the initiation
of a class of 26 applicants. After the
initiation, supper was set in the ar
mory at which seventy-five plates
were spread Several speeches were
made and at midnight, on departing
for their homes, the occasion was UNI
animously voted one of the jolliest OF
the kind ever spent in Hartford. Those
who were initiated into the mysteries
OF the order are among our best peo-
Die and represent almost every occu-
patton, trade or profession and are as
follows:
Hooker Williams, John B. Arbuckle
w. w. Riley, j. c. Field, J. G. Halli-
burton, w. NJ. Forman, Jr., Estill
Park, Guy Forester John A. Daniels,
J. X. Alvy, P. d. Tweddell, Dr. "A. B.
Riley, ]. r. Hoover, Z. j.. Foster, e.
C. Clemens, r c.. Porter, John E.
Newbolt, Edgar Boehm. w. Fred An
derson, ]. B. Tappan, C. E. Smith, l..
L. Newcomb. Robt. Renfrow, Il. d.
Walker, w. o. Pirtle and E. C. Schroe-
ter.
The tent now has membership of
about 100, with DR.. Il. B. Pendleton,
Commander, and Mr.. l.. p. Foreman,
Record Keeper
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24

ried pink rosebuds. The costume OF
the groom was the conventional black.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr..
ID. A. Miller, of Herbert, and is a
refined and cultured young woman,
who numbers her friends by her &C
Quaintances. The groom is the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Graham, OF
Thruston, and is the principal OF the
Maceo school. He was candidate for
representative Of Daviess county last
year and was defeated by only a very
small majority. He is an author OF
much ability, and "A Rockport Ro-
nance" is forthcoming from his pen.
A large number Of relatives of both
bride and groom witnessed the GER
emony which was pronounced very
impressively by Rev. 4. N. Compton.
They will leave shortly for a bridal
tour in the East.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
THEIR LAST POOL
Closed Out-Christian County
Farmers Dispose OF Weed
Satisfactory Prices.

Hopkinsville, Ky, March 20.-The
Longview farmers to whom General
Manager Ewing, of the Planters Pro-
tective Association, granted the right
to SELF their tobacco loose. under GER
tain conditions, are much elated, for
this afternoon the third and last pool,
containing 100000 pounds, was sold
to the American Snuff Company.
Until this sale was made the prices
secured were withheld, but they are
now announced as follows: Pool No.
/ containing 592 ,OOOpounds and bought
by the Italian Reggie, STA per 100
pounds; pool No. 2, bought by the I'm
perial Tobacco Company and contain
ing 100000 pounds, S6.7t per 100
pounds; pool No. 3, containing 100000
pounds and sold to the AmericanSnuff
Company for 1925 per 100 pounds.
Under the agreement these compan-
les can now buy more association to-
bacco and they have already increased
the amounts to about 100000 pounds
each. The prices are very satisfac-
tory and all of the tobacco is to be
delivered here for preparation for ex-
port. The fact that the entire p
100000 pounds was sold in Hopkins
willie has increased its reputation as a
loose tobacco market.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Major Burnam Dead.

Major Curtis F. Burnam, a promi-
nent Kentuckian, died at his home in
Richmond Thursday night in his eigh-
ty-ninth year. For over sixty years
Maj. Burnam had been prominent in
the affairs of Kentucky. and he was
at one time a member of President
Grants Cabinent. He was original
ly Wing and distincrively Repub-
lican. although he was elected sew
eral times in Democratic district
yitSel.t eppossiet MAJ. Errnhm was
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
PARRISH CASES
WILL Be TRIED
At a Special Term of the
Hancock Court.
REGULAR TERM Is NOW ON
But a Light Docket on Hand
For Judge Birkhead to
Dispose Of.

The regular term of the Hancock
Circuit Court convened Monday at
Hawesville with a light civil docket
but a heavy special criminal term to
open up when the regular session
closes. The Parrish trials are to be
called at the criminal term.
There have been only eight suits
filed for hearing at the coming ses-
sion, three of them being, in equity
and five being common law cases.
The latter class require juries and
will extend the session longer than
was expected, but there is little doubt
that Judge Birkhead can complete
his part of the work in less than
week. On next Monday Judge Birk-
head will give way to Special Judge
John 5. Kelly, of Bardstown.
Special Judge Kelly is to try the
Parrish brothers on charges of wreck
ing the Owensboro Savings Bank and
Trust Company. The case of James
ii. HaTTlSn, NnlCH iSSui'SN III - ~
trial at the last term of court, will be
the first one called. There is a pos
sibility that another of the cases
against James H. Parrish will be sub
stituted in an effort to reach a decis-
ion, but the attorneys for the State
have not yet announced their plans
An effort will be made to have the
trials of Otis Parrish and Isaac Par
IRISH entered into at the coming term
of court, also, and as a result the
session will be an extended one
These cases could not be taken up at
the recent term because Judge Kelly
had other important business or
hands.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Socialism Scored by Roosevelt.

New York. March 20.--In the cur
rent issue of the Outlook appears the
first of a series Of articles by Theo-
dore Roosevelt on Socialism. After
discussing the position of scientific So
cialism or communism. the ex-Presi-
dent says:
ION the social and domestic side,
doctriraire Socialism would replace
the family and home life by glorl-
fled state, free lunch counter and State
founding asylum deliberately enthron-
ing self-indulgence as the ideal, with,
on its darker side. the absolute aban-
donment OF all morality as between
man and woman"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Good Woman Gone.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Settle, aged "a
years, died at the home of her son,
Larry Settle in Rumsey, KY, March
u, 1909. Mrs. Settle was one OF the
pioneer citizens of Mclean county,
and was highly respected and loved
by all who knew her. She leaves to
mourn her loss, several grown sons
and daughters and a Number Of grand
children. Her remains were buried
in the Calhoon cemetery Saturday and
were followed to their last resting
place by a large concourse of sor-
rowing relatives and friends.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
NO. II.

Our Destiny by Henry w. Grandy, ].
Frank Baker, Of Floral, KY, won the
declamatory contest Monday night at
the Vanderbilt Training School be-
tween the Clay and Everett Literary
Societies. Mr.. Baker being a member
of the Everett society, and he will
accordingly represent the local school
at the inter-scholastic declamatory
contest to be held at Vanderbilt Uni
versity, Nashville, in May. The
judges, Rev. Geo. E. Foskett, DR.. w.
H. Oldham and Supt A. S. Johnson,
decided unanimously in favor of Mr..
Baker. The young gentlemen who
were defeated were the first to ten
der him their warmest congratula-
tons"
EDITORIAL NOTE-.Rev.Bake was
formerly assistant pastor on the Hart
ford circuit and has a host Of friends
here who will be pleased to learn OF
his well-merited success.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Rev. Frank Baker a Winner.
The Hawesville Clarion says:

Inc ttaWeSVllle SldTiOu says
Down at Elkton, KY, a few days
since, Rev. ]. Frank Baker, Han
cock county boy, walked off with all
the oratorical honors. and gave the
rest of the school few tips on just
the proper thing in speechmaking
Young Mr.. Baker. is there attending
the Vanderbilt Training School, and
the fact that he has gained for HIM
self new honors will not come as a
surprise to Hancock county friends
who have known for some years that
he had in him all Of the qualifica-
lions. Of a successful orator. He is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Baker
of Floral, and the entire county is
Justly proud of its eloquent young son
Hear what the press has to say about
the fact:
The Todd County Times says:
= with the subject, Our Origin and
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Revival Meeting.

a revival meeting will begin at
the Christian Church, Beaver Dam, to-
morrow Thursday evening, March
IS. There will be good music and
rousing gospel sermons A. E. Wrent-
more. THE Cyclone Evangelist" who
will do the preaching. is a revivalist
of wide and successful experience, a
fluent and forcible speaker and will
not fail to interest and instruct you.
Do not fail to hear him. Tell every
body about the meeting. Come and
bring your friends.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
STATE AID FOR
PUBLIC ROADS
Vital Matter For the Peo-
pie of Kentucky.
GREAT VALUE OF GOOD ROADS
Important Question to be
Voted on at the Next
November Election.

The meeting of the Kentucky Good
Roads Association in Louisville re-
Gently has given impetus and put
directly before the people the ques-
ton OF State aid for roads. The
most important question to be vot-
ed on at the next November election
is an amendment to the constitution
which will enable Kentucky to grant
aid by Legislative enactment to road
building. Under the present constitu-
ton the State cannot grant aid in
any form. Some twenty or more OF
our most progressive States are now
giving material aid to road building
and these States are progressing very
rapidly under the stimulus and econo-
ln5' Oh good roads.
The great importance and value Of
adopting the good roads amendment is
that it will enable the very poor
counties in the State, which are not
financially able to build roads them
selves, to obtain good roads by State
assistance, just like many counties
would not be able to maintain public
schools but for State aid. The adop-
ton Of the amendment will not only
give many good reads in counties
where now they have nothing but
trails, but it will stimulate and help
the road building in counties like
Hardin. where much road progress is
being made. With State aid bet
ter and more roads can be built ev-
cry year.
There is still another and more
! important reason WHY every voter
should vote Eyes" on this amendment
and that is that it is the way to Sc
cure Federal Aid to road building. 1t
is only a question of a very short time
when a large appropriation will be
made by Congress to aid road build
ing. This money so appropriated will
only be divided amorg States which
grant aid to roads If Kentucky de-
feats this constitutional amendment
none of it will come to Kentucky. IT
we want Federal Aid for roads We
must vote in November for State aid,
The proposed amendment also al
lows the counties to increase their
/ bonded Indebtedness from two per
cent. Of the assessed value to five
per cent, but this change only be-
comes operative when a county votes
such debt. 1t is put in the amend
ment to enable counties with assess
ed valuations of 100000 and less
to obtain a sufficient amount, if they
so vote it, to build a system Of turn
pike roads. The per cent. permitted
under the present constitution would
not yield a sufficient amount of mon
ey in the poorer counties. The vot-
ers should bear in MIND however that
| this proposed change is not obligatory;
that the five per centum debt, like
the two per centum as now provided
can only be had when a majority OF
the people in a county vote fer it
and that a tax to meet the same can
not exceed twenty cents on the hun
bred dollars.
The most valuable thing that
the farmers of Kentucky can have is
good roads and the most effectual
way to have them and get them soon
is to vote for the Constitutional
amendment so as to have State aid
and in few years. National aid.
News.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Endorsed For the Legislature.
Simmons, KY, March 22, 1870

Simmons, KY, March 22, 1903,
This is to certify that we have this
day, by a unanimous vote, Endorsed
Mr.. j. w. Wade as a candidate for
representative of Ohio county, regard
less of politics.
Mr.. ]. w. Wade is a most compe-
tent man for the office which he
seeks, and if elected will work for
the best interest of the county. We
as a body of the L. NJ. w. of A.
kindly ask the Endorsement of your
local. Fraternally yours,
[SEALl LOCAL, NO 4S7.
Local Union, No. 4S1,
United Mine Workers of America,
McHenry, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
HAND OF WORKINGMAN
Does Not Appeal to President
Taft as it Did to Roosevelt
Two Instances.

New York, March 1S.-Grabbing the
grimy mitts OF railroad men does not
appeal to President Taft as it did to
former President Roosevelt, for some
seven years and more.
En- route from Washington to New
York to-day MIR. Taft would not re-
spond to the calls of laboring men
who had assembled at various sta
tions to catch a glimpse of, if not
word from, the new President.
1t was one of Mr.. Roosevelt's pleas
ures, when travelling by rail, to eX-
change salutations with train and yard
crews, always shaking the hand of ev-
cry man, no matter how soiled the
member might be. But not so with
Mr.. Taft.
President Taft, on his first trip
away from the White House, came to
New York to-day to eulogize, in his
first public address as President, a
Democratic predecessor in the high
office he now fills-the late Grover
Cleveland.
Arriving at Jersey City the Presiden'
tial party was greeted by a great
throng. Heads were barred as the
President passed along the station
platform. Here neither did he follow
the Roosevelt precedent of shaking
hands with the grin,y engineer. A
perfect swarm Of blue-coated police
men had been thrown about him as
soon as he alighted.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Mr.. J. F. Vickers in 0wensbOrc.

Last Sundays Greensboro Inquirer
says:
]. F. VicKers, of Hartford, KY, has
purchased an interest in the Wester-
field Furniture company and will act
as bookkeeper and clerk. Mr.. Vickers
was in the tobacco business at Hart
ford before moving to this city, and
is we'll known in Ohio county. He
formerly conducted a grocery store
in this city, and has a host of friends
who will be glad of his return.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
1Ot4
For Sale.

Several hundred acres Of good farm
ing lands, known as the ]. F. Collins
farm, distance about two miles from
Hartford. on the Hartford and Beaver
Dam pike.
Also residence property in Hart
ford. two-story- dwelling. &C.. and a
half-acre lot. fronting the new NJ, II.
& e. depot site. For prices and terms
apply to W. II, orb. B. Collins. Hart
ford, KY. ~ p u 61t
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Public Sale

On Saturday, April 3, 1909, | will
offer for sale by public auction at my
residence in Centertown, two good
horses, two wagons, a surrey and a
drummer wagon, lot OF buggies, har-
ness and gearing, one blacksmith shop
and lot. a lot of farm implements.
some corn, kitchen furniture and othei
things too numerous to mention.
Terms--all sums under s. cash in
hand; balance on IL months time,
with approved security.
F. NJ. ALLEN,
1Ot4 Centertown, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Miller--Graham.

Miss Halle Ford Miller. of Her
bert, KY, and Prof. John Lewis Gra-
ham, of Maceo, KY, we're quietly mar
Iied Wednesday evening. March 10
at the home Of the brides uncle. Mr..
Reuben A. Miller. at owensboro. The
only attendants were Miss Ida Gray
Bruner and Mr.. Reuben Miller. Jr.,
both cousins OF the bride. The bride
wore handsome gown of pale blue
silk null. made. empire, with elab-
Z orate trimmings 9 seat lace, isad car;
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
COOPERS GET
TWENTY YEARS
Found Guilty of Murder in
Second Degree.
BAIL FIXED At $4,000 EACH
Quch hU Erinndc m CiOn
Rush by Friends to Sign
BOnd-Matter up Again
in About a Week.

Nashville, Tenn, March 20.-After
filing a bond totaling nearly a million
and a half, Col. D.B. Cooper and Rob-
in j. Cooper, convicted of murder in
the second degree and sentenced to
twenty years in the penitentiary for
the killing Of former United States
Senator Z. W. Carmack, retired to
the home of Judge j. G.. Bradford to-
night and discussed the next move
in the case.
Although Judge Hart fixed the bond
at $4,000 for each defendant, there
was rush to sign it on the part of
wealthy citizens of Nashville, which
fairly swamped the clerk of the
Criminal Court. In vain he protest
! ga over a14 ever ,9sa22p Ss@g9 .2c.,5. The.
enough sureties had signed. but the
invariable answer was, 1--WE want to
put our names on that bond, too"
1t seemed as though every friend Of
the Coopers considered it incumbent
upon him to sign the bond. When
there was no more room for names,
new bondsmen Endorsed it across the
face until it was difficult to deci-
pher signatures.
The Coopers returned to the Jail
this afternoon, late, and removed
their personal effects. For the pres
ent, Col. Cooper will make his home
with Mrs. Burch. and Robin Cooper
will return to his old quarters with
his uncle, Judge j. c. Bradford.
The verdict, coming as it did upon
the heels of Foreman Burke's declara-
ton yesterday that I'VE are hopeless
ly tied up as to the Coopers," was
a decided surprise.
The defendants took it coolly-al-
most without emotion. Mrs Burch
and Mrs. Wilson, the young daught-
ers of Col. Cooper. were brave, and
aside from fearful eyes, restrained
their emotion gamely. Mrs. Burch
sat with her arm around her brother
Robins shoulder,and Mrs. Wilson was
at her fathers right. The suspense
for the two young women had been
heartrending and any verdict how
ever unfavorable was a relief
The iurros were not inclined to talk
but one of them said:
ION the first ballot we acquitted
John Sharp and disregarded the con-
spiracy theory. On this same ballot
we stood six for guilty of murder in
the first degree with mitigating cir
cumstances, five for murder in the
second degree with twenty years the
maximum penalty, and one for ac-
quittal. The ballots all day Wednes-
day and Thursday showed the same re-
suit. Yesterday. the man who voted
for acquittal went over to murder in
the second, but demanded that only
ten years be assessed. The rest OF
lLs did not-deem ten years as any
thing like adequate, so we disagreed
again. OF course all this refers to
the Coopers, not Sharp, whom we had
acquitted.
Early this morning the man who
was holding out for ten years agreed
to twenty years and the six who were
voting for a first degree verdict agreed
to this verdict"
There will be no further proceed
ing in the case for about a week when
the Judge will decide as to whether
or not a new trial will be granted.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Etley Freed.

Louisville, KY, March 2O.-After
a short deliberation the jury here
freed from the charge of wife murder
John B. Etley. In previous trial
he was convicted and sentenced to a
life term. Mrs. Etley was found in
her bed with her young daughter with
her throat cut. Shortly after the
discovery of the crime Etley was ar
rested and the evidence against him
was very damaging.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
A Pleasant PhYSic.

When you want a pleasant physic
give CGamber!ain's Stomach and Liv-
err Tablets a trial. They are mild and
produce a pleasant cathartic effect.
Call at any drug store tor a free SAM
pie. Sold by All Dealers. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
AuIl's Guaranteed Hair Tonic

Is sold by 2. Wayne Griffin & Bro,
Hartford, at SOC per bottle-just half
what the usual hair remedies sell for
yet 1t is the best hair tonic on the
market. 1t is a scientifically formulat
ed and thoroughly sanitary and relia-
BILE preparation. Ladies and gentlemen
find it splendid remedy for any faul
OF the hair. IT
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-24
Marriaee License.

ODE r. Powers. Narrows, to Ethel
L. Smith, Narrows.
Harry Flat, Beaver Dam. to Ellen
Taylor, Beaver Dam.
Walter Wilson. Rockport. to Sylvia
White. Olaton.
H. H. Hendrix, Magan, to ELLA Y.
Russell. Magyar.