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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
RICHESON ELECTROCUTEO
At THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
Maintained His Even COmpOsure
To the Very Last Fate.
full Second.

Boston, May 21.-Clarence V. T.
Richeson was electrocuted shortly
after midnight.
The current was turned on az
12:1o:2 and the prisoner was de-
elared dead al 1871.
The Baptist clergyman, confess
ed poisoner of Avis Linnell, his
Hyannis sweetheart, was outwardly
calm when he entered the death
chamber, and he maintained his
composure while the straps and
electrodes were being adjusted as
he sat in the electric chair.
Richeson walked TO the chair
erect, eyes straight ahead. until he
sat down. Then he closed his eyes
and kept them shut until the end.
Seated in the chair he was asked
a series OF question by the Rev.
Herbert s. Johnson, his spiritual
adviser.
During his answers he said:
God will take care of my soul and
pray for all. forgive every
body" The last OF the questions
was: Are you willing to die for
Jesus sake?" The reply. in an
even. we'll modulated tone was sim
ply. 81 am willing to die"
AS the word die" came from
the lips of the man in the chair the
goldheaded cane of Warden Bridges
was tilded slightly upward. there
was a crash of a falling lever and
Richeson was no more.
The 1.-THE form of the former pas
tor surged forward. in the great
leathern thongs. but no sound came
from the throat of the victim.
The current was kept on for one
minute and eight seconds. The man
was dead the instant of the contact
which was made at ten minutes and
two seconds after midnight.
After the electric wires were dis
connected from the chair. the three
physicians, Drs. McGrath, Nc
Laughlin and Butler. declared the
victim dead.
II is expected the wishes of the
dead man will be carried out and
that he will be buried beside his
mother in the family lot in Virgin
ia. A brother. Douglas Richeson,
of Chicago. is in Boston to take
charge OF the body.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
THE "TWENTY-THREE" TOWN
WILL GET A RAILROAD

Maysville. KY, May 2O.-As it is
now almost an assured fact that Mt.
Olivet is to have a railroad con-
nection before many days. IL has
been figured out that the capital of
Robertson county is perhaps the
most peculiarly situated town in
this State as to the distance 1t
bears from neighboring towns.
II is twenty-three miles from
Maysville; twenty-three miles from
Dover, o.. twenty-three miles from
Augusta; twenty-three miles from
Flemingburg; twenty-three miles
from Carlisle, and a fraction over
twenty-three miles from Falmouth
and Cynthiana. These towns sur
round 1t on all sides, making an
easy calculation for the railroad en-
gineers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
BODY or son HELD AT
DEPOT-GETS DAMAGES

A damage suit of unusual char
aeter was decided By the Court of
Appeals in the case of A p. Aloorn
against the Adams Express compa-
ny. appealed from the Estill Cir
cult Court Aleorn's son. a soldier
in the army. died in the Philip
pines. and his body was shipped
home. Alcorn contracted with the
Wells-Fargo Express Company to
deliver the body at the home of Al
corn in Estill county. When the
body reached Irvine. the Adams
Express COMPANY refused to deliv-
er the body until charges amount
ing TO s13s pere paid Alcorn sued
for damages. and the court here
says he is entitled TO $500. and d.
reefs that judgment be entered for
that amount Two trials were had.
and IT the last. peremptory instrue-
tions were given for the express
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
Is Likely To Be Made At
Baltimore.
CLAIMS OF RIVAL MAHkGERs
Are Made Public Clark Leads
in the Instructions
OF Delegates.
HARMON REPORT COMES LATER

Washington. May 1s.-With
more than two-thirds of the dele
gates TO the Democratic National
Convention elected. control Of the
Baltimore gathering remains as
much in doubt as il did several
weeks ago. Claims made to-day by
the managers of the different can
didates at the headquarters in
Washington. made il clear that
none Of them expect to control the
convention through instructed del
egations on the first ballot, even
though great strides~ are made for
their respective candidates in the
conventions and primaries still to
be held.
The Democratic convention will
consist Of 1904 delegates. Under
the two-thirds rule applying to
Presidential nominations, 72s votes
will be necessary for any candidate
who secures the nomination. With
about 800 delegates still TO be Sc
lected, the strength Of the respec-
tive candidates was given By their
headquarters, as follows:
Clark-Claimed instructed, 323;
pledged. sixty-eight; total. 3s1.
Conceded TO Wilson. eighty. not in
GLIDING South Cardinals eighteen.
where the convention Endorsed Will
son. Conceded to Underwood.
eighty-four; to Harmon, two; to
Baldwin, fourteen; to Marshall.
thirty; 10 Burke, ten. Considered
doubtful, 127.
Wilson-Claimed as instructed,
243: Kansas, twenty (Burke). and
North Dakota's ten (Burke), claim
ed as favoring Wilson. thirty; to-
tai Of Wilson's claimed strength.
273. Conceded to Clark, 236; to
Underwood. eighty-two; 10 Har-
mon, four. to Foss, thirty-six; to
Baldwin, fourteen; to Marshall.
thirty; to Burke. ten. Considered
"uninstructed and doubtful" 1876.
derwood-Claimed IS being
instructed. total delegations OF Ala
bama. Florida, Georgia and Missis-
sippi and six from Tennessee. total
ninety. No other claims made.
At the Harmon headquarters to-
day it was said a statement would
be made later.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
AGREEMENT RATIFIED
BY ANTHRACITE MINERS

Wilkesbarre. Pa, May 1S.-By a
vote of 323 to "a the Anthracite
Mine Workers convention late to-
day. ratified the agreement entered
into BY subcommittee representing
the miners and operators. The
new agreement will be signed at
once.
The convention then adopted
motion ordering the men to return
to work on Wednesday, May 20.
They went out March 81. The re-
pair men will return to work Mon
day.
The result of the vote was an
nounced amid cheering. though It
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
MASTER AND HIS MULE
ARE ROTH YET ON DECK

Hickman, KY. May 2O.-One of
the most interesting figures among
the persons in the recent overfiows
here was j. w. Long, a white
bearded Federal soldier, now about
seventy years Of age, who resides In
the upper bottoms above Hickman.
He has been forced out two or
three times this year by the floods.
and has been knocked out of sew
eral crops on account of the high
water.
He also came near losing his ia
nous old mule. which was saved by
being foated on a raft. Mr.. Long
has made thirty-seven crops with
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

the General Assembly to-day and
the result formally promulgated.
Only 4,961 votes were cast for the
Republican candidates, and as this
is less than the 10 per cent. requir-
ed by State law. the organization
no longer exists.
The only way the names of the
nominees can be placed on the
ticket in the future is by petition,
as has been the case with inde-
pendent candidates. The forfeit OF
the franchise also prevents the par
ty from availing itself OF the pro-
visions of the State primary law.
For Sale-Town property. vacant
lots. cottages and two-story dwelling
A. C. YEISER & CO..
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

We think our readers will bear
Us out that in no issue in recent
months have these two columns
contained any advice or dietation
10 the Democrats Of Ohio county as
10 who they should support for the
Democratic Presidential nomina-
ton. We are always willing TO
trust the voters for a wise selee-
ton. But We are very emphatic in
the belief that they should speak
out decisively and send an instruct
ed delegation to Louisville
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The little journal Our Country"
has once more aroused from its
dream OF everybody having all the
liquor they want and general
jamboree of all the people without
any restrictions whatever, and
heaves another broadside of whis-
key argument at The Herald, still
harping on its old idea that the
Bible does not speak against pro-
miscuous liquor drinking. It's
WOODY memory seems to have laps
ed again, or rather it is too blind
yet to read plain print. for it harks
back to an editorial published by
The Herald several months ago,
and. as usual, ignores our repeated
plain question. rs or is not Our
Country backed by the liquor inter-
ests?" That is the issue-the vital
question-and we defy Our Coun-
try to answer II.
Subscribe for The Hartford Herald,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Mr.. Emmett G. Logan, former
editor OF the Louisville Times but
who retired from active newspaper
work several years ago. died at
Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore.
last Wednesday. after an operation
for an affection Of the ear. the
bursting Of an artery proving fatal
Mr.. Logan was one Of the most
brilliant paragraphists Of the Ken
lucky press. and was universally
beloved. His remains we're brought
back TO his old home al Bowling
Green for interment.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
Improving the Pike.

Several car loads of crushed
rock have been hauled from Hart
ford depot and placed on the Hart
ford and Beaver Dam pike, which
was badly needing repairs. In all
there will be about ten car loads OF
rock scattered on the pike this
spring. The rock is being furnish
ed by the Hartford Stone & Con-
struction Co., and the work is be-
ing superintended by Esq. B. s.
Chamberlin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

was manifest when the delegates
rose to their feet to vote. the agree
ment had been carried by a large
majority. The debate had been on
for five days.
A motion was Immediately adopt
ed authorizing the miners subcom-
mittee to sign the new agreement
along with the coal operators.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

structions be given in plain.
unmistakable terms for President.
and for any other matter in which
Democrats are privileged to speak
out No Democrat who can posi-
bly, attend. should fail to be pres
emf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

this mule. and is preparing TO make
the thiry-eighth- The mule is for
" years old this spring and is still
spry and active. but no more SO
than his master.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
Teachers Examinations.

There were fifty-six applicants
for teachers certificates in the ex-
aminations held at Beaver Dam last
Friday and Saturday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Kentucky Press Association
will meet this year at Olympian
Springs, a summer resort about if
~ miles east OF Lexington, in Bath
county. The annual meeting Of the
editors will take up the greater por-
tion of the week beginning June
10. The Herald will be represent
ed by the senior scribe.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
REPUBLICANS LOSE
LOUISIANA FRANCHISE

Baton Rouge. La. May 1S.-As
party. the Republican party no
longer exists in Louisiana to-day.
Its franchise was lost when the Of
fetal returns Of the April elections
were read in the Joint session of
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Colonel Roosevelt says he is now
certain q nomination and that il is
all over but the shouting. Perhaps
be meant fighting instead Of
shouting"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Let every precinct in Ohio coun-
y be represented in force al the
Democratic Convention in Hartford
next Saturday. II Is truly an in
portsnt occasion.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Agricultural Department
suggests that We get rid OF the
English spsrrows By eating EN-.
The first JOB, Of course is 10 catch
en-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

when California was asked
whom she preferred among the
Democratic Candidates for Presi-
dent. shrill voice answered
CLARK" The ladies vote in that
State, and usually there is no mis-
taking their language when they
speak.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

From figures given out by their
respective campaign bureaus, We
learn that both Roosevelt ana Taft
are already nominated. Sc what's
the use % rearing around any fur
ther about the matter?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Republican party in Louis
lana has been declared officially
dead. having polled too few votes
70 be entitled % recognition. Here
after their candidates can only get
On the ballot in that State by petit
ton.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Gov. McCreary mas issued a card
in which he says: Il am not a can
didate for United States Senator
and do not expect to be a candidate
for that Office. My greatest desire
now is to be faithful and efficient
Governor. This sounds all right
and is in accord with his express
sions along this line at the Hart
ford Fair Grounds at the big Dem
ocratic rally here last fall. The
people have the utmost confidence
in Gov. McCreary as their Chief
Magistrate. In this position he
should not allow himself to be used
as a political asset by any party fac
ton. ....
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The anectionate sympathy of the
boys OF the Kentucky press goes
out to Messrs. Henry and John
Lawrence, Of the Cadiz Record, who
are bereaved by the death Of their
mother. She was one of the
South's typical mothers and reject
ed her fine individuality in her ex-
cellent sons.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Senator Bradley says President
Taft has twenty-three Instructed
votes from Kentucky. Yes, twenty
three,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Democrats Of Ohio county. 90
not forge, that il will Be conyen-
ton day in Hartford next Saturday.
Two o'clock in the afternoon is the
tine 81 y begin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The election Of United States
Senators by direct vote Of the peo-
pie is nov up 70 the various States
for their ratification, the measure
having passed both Houses Of Con-
gress. The decision should be
unanimous
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
Teachers Money Ready.

Superintendent Henry Leach now
has the money for the last months
salary for the teachers Of Ohio
county
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

II you don't believe war is what
Gen. Sherman said it vas. just lis
ten TO Teddy and Taft.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
HOW THEY STAND.
Democratic.
Republican.

The result in Ohio. which trans
pired yesterday, is not given in the
above.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22
Destroys
Dandruf

Ayers Hair Vigor keeps the
scalp clean and healthy,
destroys all dandruff, and
greatly promotes the growth
of the hair. You will GER
tainly be pleased with 1t as
a dressing for your hair. 1t
keeps the hair soft and
smooth and promptly checks
any falling of the hair. 1t
does not color the hair, and
cannot injure the hair or
scalp. Consult your doctor
about these hair problems.
Ask him what he thinks of
Ayers Hair Vigor.
Mad. By the ,. Q. AYER co.. Lswen. Mas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Cheer up. farmers. Behind the
clouds the sun is still shining. It's
Z long winter that knows no spring,
and things are often not 50 bad as
they appear at the start. So long
as We are not compelled 10 90 hun
cry and have enough Of the neces-
ssries Of life 10 keep us comforta-
bic. We should abide the Lords
will as 10 the future. Let US be glad
We are not on the bounty OF the
public, like people Of the flooded
districts Of some other sections OF
the country. We are all prone TO
complain. Let US be patient and
try 70 be content.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Muhlenberg Sentinel, pub
lished at Greenyille, has changed
hands, Judge r. o. Pace retiring
from it's editorship. II is now
gotten out by the Sentinel Publish
ing Co, under the management Of
Mrs. Della Z. Reno. The politics Of
the paper is not announced.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

LaFollette was defeated in Cali
fornis-where women yote-in
spite OF his fine pompzdour.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

II seems that Hartford has been
sort o persona non grata with Bea-
Yer Dam people lately on account
Of a certain alleged eccentric ecze-
matous trouble with which a few
Of our folks we're said to have been
afflicted. Do you get US?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The General Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian Church Sc
lected Atlanta as the next meeting
place.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Democrats Of Ohio county
should not forget that next Sstur-
day is Convention Day in Hartford.
The convention will be called 10 or
der at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
There should be a large crowd
present, for it will be a very i'm
portant occasion. This is Presi-
Dental year and this will be the
opening gun for Ohio county. Let
many Democrats be present and
speak out their choice. The con-
yention should 20 on record in a
very emphatic manner. If you are
a Democrat, do not let any ordi-
nary matter keep you away.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

The Democratic County Conven-
ton will assemble in Hartford next
Saturday, May %. Just one month
later-June 25--the National Dem
ocratic Convention will assemble
at Baltimore, at which time a can
didate for President will be nam
ed. Surely you have your choice,
and 1t is your privilege to speak out
at the convention to be held here
Saturday. Be sure and be on hand.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

Entered at the Hartford post-Onee
a. mail matter Of the second class
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

From present indications, the
convention to be held at Hartford
next Saturday will be a Democratic
Iove-feast. This is well, and there
should nothing come mp to mar the
harmony OF the occasion. Let In
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

In his card committing himself
to the support of Champ Clark.
Gov. McCreary says: He has
known since his first visit to Ken
lucky that would do all in my
power to give him the nomination. 1"
II the Governor is really and hear
tily for Clark and is ready to do
all in his power to give him the
nomination" why is he not in ia
vor OF instructing delegates to that
effect? Why hesitate, Governor?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-05-22

HEBeR MATTHEW'S. FRANK L. FELIX.
EDITORS
FRANK L. FELIX. PBb. sn6 Prop'F.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-25

First Actor-Ah, my boy, when
l first played Hamlet" the audi
ence took fifteen minutes to leave
the house. Second Actor (coldly)
he lame?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-25

by OldI6C 0IlIllll13
Manager of the Washington team
/ figured as a principal in one
of the funniest stories ever told in
baseball. Jimmy McAleer, then
manager of the St. Louis Browns,
and big John" Anderson, now
retired, were the other two men
in what was a tragedy as well as
a comedy. The episode dates
back to 1904, when l was man
aging the New York team of the
American league.
When the St. Louis club ar
rived in New York for a series of
four games, l decided to try to
makea deal with McAleer for one
of his outfelders. John Ander-
son, who could hit the ball as hard
as any one, was the player I had
my eyes on. 1 knew McAleer was
very fond of Anderson's ability
to hit, but I was also aware ofthe
fact that on several other points
Anderson did not stand so
strongly with McAleer.
Prior to the start of the first
game l made an attempt to put
over the deal for Anderson. Nc
Aleer, realizing that / wanted the
player badly, held out for all the
best of the transaction. Ander-
son played great ball in the first
three games against us, which
only helped to make it all the
harder for me to, acquire his SER
vices. 1t seemed as if Anderson
was lost to me, when a baseball
classic, happening in the ninth
inning of the final game, made
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-25

STORY l EVER HEARD"
have the game cinched. All at
once the Browns began to hit the
ball, and before / could realize
what had really happened the
score stood 5 to 4, the bases filled
and only one man out.
At this stage of the game, An
derson, who was on first, stole
second-with the bases filled.
When the smoke had cleared
away, two men had been retired
and the game was ours, 5 to 4,
when a moment before defeat was
staring US in the face.
l looked over at the St. Louis
bench and saw McAleer tearing
his hair. What do you say now,
Jim?" / yelled.
'He is yours for nothing" re-
Piled McAleer.
That evening I got Anderson
for the waiver price, simply be-
cause he made the bone of trying
to steal second with the bases
filled. Four days before l had
offered three times that much in
vain.
Anderson by his hitting almost
won the pennant for me in 1905.
First Girl-So you're not en-
gagged to him any longer? Second
Girl-Oh, no; had to break it
off. First Girl-Why, what was
the matter? Second Girl-The
simpleton got too sentimental.
He was beginning to talk of mar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-05-01
PAPER FLOWERS WANTED.

The ladies in charge of the bazaar
to be given under the auspices of
Epiphany Guild of the Church at Kai-
muki will be grateful for the loan of
any paper flowers in the possession
of those who had cars in the Floral
Parade this year. Care will be taken
of them and there is no reason why
they should not be returned in as
good order rs when they leave the
hands of the owners. A telephone
message to 1873 or 1854 will bring a
messenger who will hand the flowers
TO the committee.
Aside from the decorations there
will be much to attract people to
the booths for there is to be display
of fancy articles and useful ones and
the cookery offered for sale will be
far above the average within reach
of mortal man because it will be
home cooked by ladies who know what
good cooking means.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-05-01

retain a duty slightly below the pres
ent basis.
The incident Of the present sugar
market, as given in our remarks on
"raws," is significant Of what a con
tinuous competition between our In
sular domestic and Cuban producers
will accomplish in reducing prices TO
consumers whenever the total pro-
duction of these interests equals or
exceeds the total of our consumption.
May Be Independent Of World.
In the interest of the consumer, II
is evident that his country does not
need a tariff that compels the bring
ing of supplies some 900 to 5000
miles from home, but rather requires
a tariff that will stimulate mot barely
keep alive, our home and inSNriar
production until the United States is
forever free of the world prices
which are regulated to European pro
duction and consumption.