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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
New Party Officials.

At a recent meeting of the Re-
publican Executive Committee of
Ohio county, held at the Office of
Attorney Otto Martin. Mr.. r. b.
Martin rendered his resignation as
chairman, and Mr.. Z. p. Taylor, of
Beaver Dam. resigned his position
as secretary of the committee. Mr..
Otto c. Martin was selected as
chairman, and Mr.. Ramey f. Duke
was chosen as secretary.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
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Jesse Awtry, Fordsville, to Estl
Decker, Fordsville.
Felix Mercer, Fordsville, to Chloe
Il. Shreve, Fordsville.
Jesse Baggerly. WysoX, to Ruth
Wilson. Green River.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. l.. B. Tichenor, Hartford,
Route 6, candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for County Judge
was a pleasant called at The Herald
Office last Wednesday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Correspondents and anybody else
writing anything for The Herald.
will please sign their real names to
articles or communications they
send in. Their names will not be
printed. unless requested, but we
want to keep tab on all that goes
in The Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

DR.. Claude Wilson, of Fordsville,
attended the fifteenth annual con-
vention of the Kentucky Osteopath-
ic Association, held at Louisville
last Thursday and Friday. DR.. Will
son was on the program and took
an active part in the meeting.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Amos Carson, travelling sales
man for the Kentucky Clothing Co.,
Louisville, arrived home Monday
afternoon, having completed his
usual spring trip.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

In mentioning the election of Mr..
r. T. Collins as member Of the
Poard OF Education. last week.
through an oversight We omitted to
say that Mr., w. e. Ellis was also
elected to like position. They
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

succeed Mr.. w. s. Tisley and Judge
w. II. Barnes, the latter having
been elected by the Board to FIJI the
unexpired term of Mr.. II. F. Lowe,
resigned.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

| have plenty of Whippoorwill
Stock Peas and German Millet for
sale. Also best quality Red Top
Cane Seed. w. +. ELLIS,
The Produce Merchant.
20t2 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

The Bank of Hartford has just
completed the work of remodeling,
painting and decorating its home.
Mr.. Frank May did the painting,
NJ. Bean the granting and John G..
Keith and Harvey Flat the paper
hanging. The office is now very
commodious and presents a splen-
did appearance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

The famous Beaver Dam Flour
and Meal is for sale by w. II.
Moore g. Son, Hartford. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Our linotype machinist, Mr.
James Nance, went to greensboro
last Wednesday to have small tu-
morous growth removed from one
of his eyelids. DR.. Hoover per-
formed the operation and it was
entirely successful.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

T. II. Benton. County Road En-
gineer, will be found at the Office
of County Judge Wedding on Mon
day of each week. zOts
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

City Restaurant serves best OF
meals on short order. Ice cream
and cold drinks, cigars and confec-
tioneries; good music. Everything
first-class. 1914
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

There will be a motion picture
show at Dr. Beans Opera House
next Friday and Saturday nights.
These shows are getting to be very
popular and well attended.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. w. @. Parks, Hartford, Route
8. was a pleasant caller at The Her.
aid Office yesterday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Rev. Eli Wesley, Hartford, Route
3; Rufus Williams, Hartford, Route
Z, and f. Crabtree, city. were call
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
W. II. TAFT
DENOUNCES PROGRESSIVES

New Haven, Conn, May 12.-In
his fourth lecture on Some Cues
tious of Modern Government" at
Yale to-day. Professor William H..
Taft characterized the form of gov
erpment advocated by the Progress
sives as "hair-trigger. and lead
ing to anarchy and a despotism of
the majority
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mrs. Charles Carter and son, E.
ID. Carter, Narrows, were in Hart
ford yesterday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

The wood work of the First Ma
tional Bank and the New CONNER
cial Hotel building are receiving a
new coat of paint which will add
very materially to their appear
ance,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Miss Bertha Kinnell. of Render
Ky, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. w
Wilkerson, at the City Restaurant
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Joe Price, of Warren county, has
been taken to the penitentiary to-
serve a term for stealing a SO tur-
key.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Ellis Foster is in Lexington.
attending the grand council of the
Red Men. beginning yesterday and
closing to-day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
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The first baseball game of the
season was played at the new Hart
ford Baseball Park last Saturday
between the Fordsville boys and
the local team. There was large
crowd present. The result was 10
to 4 in favor of Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mrs. Hooker Williams, who has
been seriously i'll at her residence
on Union street, for the past few
weeks, was resting better when
last heard from yesterday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Albert Rial has purchased OF
Mr.. j. Il. Fogle the residence occu-
pied by Mr.. Frank May on Center
street. Consideration, $500.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Little Miss Beatrice Bean, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Bean.
city, is very i'll of pneumonia.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Messrs. "A. ]. Wakeland. McHen-
ry;TW. p. Taylor. Haynesyille, and
O. r. Greer. Beaver Dam. were call
ers at The Herald Office yesterday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

have hay for sale.
9tf r. B. MARTIN, Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Motion picture shows at Dr.
Beans Opera House Friday and
Saturday nights. Admission only
loo. It's worth the price.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mrs. Jennie Moseley, of Owens
boro, is the guest of her brother
and sister, Capt. and Mrs. S. X.
Cox, city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
Wool Carding.

VIII he ready for wool cardiug
about June 18th. Anyone can be-
gin bringing or shipping in at any
time after that date. In shipping,
always pay freight. Wool will be
carded and shipped as quickly as
possible. We furnish grease and
card at &c per pound. J. F. Over
ton will help do the carding. For
further information write or call on
J. w. CHEEK,
Askins, Ky. near Fordsville, Ky.
On NJ, II. e. +. r. r. 17t4
Farms For Sale--Oil Leases to Let.
| have several farms for sale.
with oil rights. Also have oil and
gas rights for sale on many farms
in and around Beda.
20tf ELI WESLEY,
Hartford, KY, Route s
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Messrs. l.. G. Weller. Olaton,
Route |. and j. b. Renfrow, Mar
rows. candidate for the Democratic
nomination for County Court Clerk,
were among The Herald's callers
Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
Platform Pledges.

Whatever may be said for or
against the rate on any particular
article, II must be conceded that
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

A big picnic will be given at
Hartford on July 4 by Hartford
Camp No. 202, Woodmen of the
World. See adv. elsewhere.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Judge r. n. Wedding and wife.
Hartford. visited relatives and
friends near Barrett's Ferry from
Saturday until Monday afternoon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Rev. f.. b. English, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Hartford,
went to st. Louis, Mo-, yesterday
where he will be in attendance at
the Southern Baptist Convention
which convenes in st. Louis to-day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Prof. J. c. Cheek, representing
the Western Kentucky State Nor
NAL School at Bowling Green, is in
Hartford in the interest of that in
stitution. The Summer School of
the State Normal begins June 6
and continues six weeks. 1t de-
serves the hearty support of the
people of Kentucky everywhere.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Plenty of Stock Feed and German
Millet on hand now.
LIKENS G. ACTON.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Robert Holland and wife and
Mrs. Olivia Cecil, Of Whitesville'
were the guests of DR.. and Mrs. :.
]. Wedding. !. Hartford, last Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Messrs. A. T. Ross, Beaver Dam.
Route 2; s. ]. Weller, cashier Dun
dee Deposit Bank, Dundee; Ben w.
Taylor, Hartford, Route 6, candi-
date for Justice of the Peace in the
Bartlett's Magisterial District; LIE.
King and Z. E. Tinsley, Hartford,
Route 6; Joe S. Bennett. Hartford,
Route 3. were among The Herald's
callers Friday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Capt. James V. Martin. a sea
captain and licensed aviator, has
announced that he will attempt to
cross the Atlantic from Newfound-
land to Ireland in an aeroplane next
August.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Jesse Baggerly, of Wysox.
and Miss Ruth Wilson, of Green
River, came to Hartford yesterday
and were married in DIR. Il. w,
Ford's Office. Rev. w. Z. saville
performing the ceremony.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Louisville Daily Herald and
Hartford Herald both one year for
only SO. This is special offer and
gives you continuous news. both
county and general. at very low
price. Subscribe now! II
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See Ford for Rubberoid Roofing.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Mr.. Ben Neighbors died at his
residence near Dundee, this county,
last Thursday night. of old age and
infirmities. He leaves a wife and
several children. the latter all
grown.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

Just received a new line of Feed
Stuff. Also a nice line of Flour,
Meal and Fresh Groceries, at low
prices. Our motto is to live and
let live.
r. L. DEVER e. CO.,
2Ot4 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14
Poultry Wanted.

! will pay the following cash
prices for poultry delivered at my
place of business on Thursday. May
18th. and up until noon Friday.
MAY 16, 1918. viz:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

When in need of anything in the
general grocery or meat line. call
on ]. ID. Ralph. at Riley's old stand.
He also handles a complete line OF
stock and chicken feed. Home
Phone No. 60. 19tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

The fronts of the City Restaurant
and the building occupied by Jew
eler r. w. King are being newly
painted. The post-office building
was painted last week. In fact
quite a number of the residences in
Hartford are receiving their spring
dressing. Nothing adds more TO
the appearance of a town than neat
ly painted and we'll kept buildings
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

DR.. and Mrs. r. T. Bryan, of
Shanghai. China. delivered talks
at the Baptist church here last Sun
day. DR.. Bryan Sunday at IL
O'Clock a. m. and his wife to the
women and children at 3 o'clock p.
m. DR.. j. NJ. Sallee, OF Beeville.
Texas. preached at the Baptist
Church Sunday evening at 1880.
The services were all very interest
ing and impressive. being along
missionary lines, and were highly
enjoyed by all present. Drs. Sallee
and wife. Bryan and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. viii Fair,
and other relatives while here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

] taye good mich cow--fresh
Swing Az gallons day. viii
sell reasonable. For further par
ticulars call on or address,
JESSE X. BARNES.
2ot4 Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-05-14

4HuF IUt ITO, WIT
Hens. lie per pound
BOOSTERS. sc per pound.
Ducks. &c per pound.
Springers. between and 2ia
pounds. zoe per pound.
Eggs 13c per dozen.
Geese and Turkeys are out of
season and low. Please tell your
neighbors. Last special price this
season. w. Il. ELLIS.
The Produce Merchant.
81, Hartford, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Whatever the Price, There Never Were
Such Hats for the Money

Here combined in this Millinery Store variety, ele-
gance economy and exousveness that must be OBJ
to purchaser millinery, I'd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Afternoon and Reception Dresse,
Thaf Are Moderately PRICED

pie. A beautiful shade {
Wisteria Chermeuse, has
Persian Waist in rich daN
tone, gracefully draped skia
made in the three tier owe
skirt effect.
Crinkled Crepe Dress 4
Peacock Blue $AQA
at II
In any bevy Of women
Dress would stand out M
distinctly individual gAi
ment. Made of the me-
crinkled crepe with Tuni|
back and the waist of az
Gordon plated Chiffon. Ha
a wide-girdle of the same ma
terial, and as a final touch
large rose of corresponding
color.
The above Dresses are onl|
described to interest yol|
There are so many others e
which our descriptions cou1
only do poor justice.
(Women's Garments, I'd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28

Dresses that embrace a wide
range of fabrics, including
the new Crinkled Crepe,
Crepe de Chine, Crepe
Meteor, Brocaded Char
meuse, Silk Plaid, Crepe
Chiffon, Silk Poplin and
Satin Charmeuse.
A Charming Crepe $17.50
de Chine Dress at IL
This Dress has exquisite
style. OF Silk Crepe de
Chine in the new Mahogany
color-this is, in deed, an in
dividual garment. The
dfaped skirt has a long tunic
and black Velvet Girdle. The,
Waist is finished with a
black Satin Collar and a
Vestee of Chiffon and Ruffle
Net.
A Wisteria Charmeuse $QE
Dress at OO
A Dress that we might say
is simply elegant, or that you
might say is elegantly SIM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Chiffon aa 81 AT
Broadcloth i
Regular Price S1.75 and So
Yard

Broadtloths for Tailored Suits,
Z Dresses, Evening Coats and Separ-
. ate Street Coats ~
The lot consists of street and
evening shades, including white,
pink, light tan, gray, Copenhagen,
wine, navy, brown. taupe, green,
wisteria and black.
Doubled Faced Cloakings at,
Yard, So, $3.50 5000
and =
Double faced Cloakings for Long
Coats, Auto Coats and Polo Coats.
A material that is plaid on one side
and plain colored on the other side.
54 inches wide.
Other Wool Fabrics
All Black and White Woolen
Goods at reauced prices during this
sale. Wool Goods, I'd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28

Brocaded Charmeuse Evening Dresses II
pagne, Pink and Rose, $500 to 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Our Modiste Writes
An Open Letter
DEAR MADAM: :

This letter is chiefly to you
who do not know me. | have
the privilege again this sea
son of directing the Loveman,
Joseph & Loeb Dressmalling
Rooms. With the assistance
of co-workers who have
learned the possibilities of
art in Women's Garments,
evolve Gowns-not just ord
mary dressmakers' dresses
but Gowns.
To those Birmingham wom-
en- who have already found a
great deal of pleasure and
satisfaction in my original de-
signs, | need no introduction
this Is written TO the others.
You may be timid about
coming here. but during the
social season. the present
Autumn season, you will have
an opportunity to observe the
fruits of my work, the gowns
that will be worn by your
numerous friends ands sasso-
ciates.
Turning out exceptional
gowns is a matter of pride
with me, and yet for my un-
surpassed service l speak no
praise.
My work is matter of rec
ord, and in this, my second
season, there are many
clients to whom | could refer
you.
Howsoever well | may do
my work, | am only endeavor-
ing to keep up the standard
of dressmalling service that
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
have enjoyed for so many
years.
Yours very cordially,
MADAM Hustled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Beginning the Season With
ASpecial Disposal of Wool Goods

The inevitable signing of the tariff bill
Immediate clearance Of all wooen
piece goods at less than the new tariff prices
These The actsbut advertising Wooens
tariffs At the prices fres stock of
Woolcn faries offered for money Wooens next
month or next year
This particularly opportunity women seeking new
dress materials for THEN wardrobe chlden's
dresses also garment makers and taors will find
unusual prices not generally afforded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Fishu Variations SO

Old Friends are returning and
among them is the "Fishu One of
the daintiest, prettiest and most
practical pieces of 'Neckwear worn
This Fishu has a sailor collar.
made of cream Nes, with a large size
dot in colors Lace edge on the col
: lar and on the 'FRONT.' of the III ishll :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28

45-inch wide Brocaded Wool Char
meuse and Matalasse, in garnet, old
rose, green, wisteria, navy, Copen-
hagen and black.
A very new and popular material
for separate Coats
P. S.-Solid colored materials to
match each of the above shades of
Brocaded Wool Charmeuse and Mat
alasse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Pattern Hats
Picture Hats
Street Hats
That give d full meas
ure of Ualue at SIS to S75

This IS a many sided Millinery Store.
A place just as advantageous for the
woman who has but 500 to spend as
Tor the woman who seeks the heighth
of millinery exclusiyeness at an un-
limited nrice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Loyeman, Joseph 8 Loeb
LoUeman, Joseph g Loeb
Making This Store Indispensable


IS tcomet
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What Love Josph& &Ioeb?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Guimpes and Neckwear
Are a Revelation This Season

And so many entirely exclusive
Neckwear Novelties have been as
sembled here-that only a woman
with a heart of stone could resist
the temptations off this display.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28

Net Medici Collar effect, stayed
in the back with bright .colored small
green balls with green wire stems
used as stays to hold the collar in
shane - = - = - .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Point de Sprite Guimpe $50
Plated Chiff on Separate
Sleeve So

Something entirely new and very
dressy. Can be worn with elbow
basting them in. They will COM
bine nicely with silk or wooden
materials To be worn from the
elbow to the wrist, hemstitched at
the cuff - -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
Plain Net Fishu S1.25

FIa1n Net F1Shu Sl.Z5
Trimmed with the cream Embroid-.
cried edge, to be worn with fancy
waists and coat suits.
Oriental Collars $3.50
New Lace Collars with deep Orien-
tai embroidered border In convene
tional and floral designs.
Medici Collar $40
Collar They are stayed in the back.
to hold them in nsshape, ana have the
long Fishu effect in the 'front.'
tNeckwear, 5Iain Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28

of Oriental Fashions
Draped over white
pink, blue and gold
they offer a remarka|
BILE selection to thl
most particular wonl
en-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-28
One Of a Kind Gowns
From a Celebrated French
M0diste at 500 to $50
Imported Evening Robes $50 to SIS

Typical of the ORR
entail influence that is
felt in the present day
styles these Evening
Robes reflect all the
richness and splendor
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Here's a Book

THE Russian Empire Of Today and
Yesterday" by Nevfn o. Winter. pub
lished by L. C. Page q Cossof Boston
Following axseries Of publications en-
South American. countries by the same
author. this volume promises 70 be an
unpretudiced account Of q country
whose history has always been more
or less sensationalixed-
The author gives a plain spoken. keen
arpraisement Of the country itself. and
rs peoples, together with the inevitable
review of social political and economic
conditions. Nothing has been included
for the sake of sensatfonalism and yet
nothing has been omitted in fear of
offense to the Russian government
A careful survey Of the Jewish ques-
ton in Russia, devoid Of onezgdednesE.
IS concluded with a suggestion Of She
distribution Of those peoples as . means
Of solving the problem.
The immensity of Russia and Its de-
gree Of importance among the nations
of the world are strikingly shown, and
despite the seeming chaos Of conditions
the author has q hopeful outlook ahead.
In the existence of the Duma- Appen-I
dices contain. data on the area and
population. the Cars manifesto. sug-
gestions for travellers. and q list Of
books on the Russian empire. The book
is Handsomely bound and il illustrated
by numerous photographs
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
NEW GAINESVILLE AN OLD INSTRUMENT

Apocryphal royal wills have always been Of
interest The legendary document Peter the Great
is supposed to have left behind him has been the
inspiratonsof Russian diplomacy and imperial policy
ever since it made its appearance about the year
1850. Napoleon spent his days at ST. Helena cast
ing epgrammatc pieces of advice to France and the
minor states of central Europe as to how to combat
Englandor at least his Irish surgeon Barney Meara,
and over in South Africa his friend Las Casas, did
il for him. They have come down to history as
words of wisdom from the great Emperor, throwing
quaint intimate light upon his inner character and
thoughts. 1t took Rosebey to discount them.
But it remains for Emperor William or his
admirers to produce the real thing, the will spectac-
rlar, the will romantic, Rostand would classify
IT. and to get all the merit of the thing into the act
of its destruction instead of its precepts.
That is, indeed, a remarkable picture of Fred
erick Wilhelm Nv, worn but not intimidated by the
stormy days of ls48, leaving behind him defiant
Bjuncton to be presented to each of his successors
in turn upon accession to the throne to struggle
against constitutional government to the end. The
old Emperor Wilhelm read it, and put if away for
Frederick; Frederick read it, and put it away for
his son. And twenty-five years ago Wilhelm ii read
it. the first musy document he found on his study
table when he went back there from his fathers
death bed. And Whelm-tore it up.
The other story of the Emperor's first act runs
that his brother came to him and asked him what
he intended to do. Send mamma back to England "
replied Wilhelm 1t sounds little more like him.
At any rate he did send Bismarck off about his own
business and then went out and spoke to his officers
of the divine right of kings. But have not heard
much of the latter lately. The social democrats
have written force into the constitution And this
is the twenty-ffth anniversary of his reign. Why
should he not enhalo his governments growth with
G little personal romance? 80