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not only in the United States. but IN
the entire civilized world is the
reclamation of the criminal or the
criminally inclined. The orthodox idea
of preventing the commission of crime
that has prevailed for many years has
been retribution, IAN eye for an eye
and tooth for TOOTH" 1t has been
proves, however, that this system has
done more harm than good, for 1t tends
to make a prisoner remorseless and re-
vengeful and vindictive against So
ciety.
For years the crying shame of Ala
bama has been and Is the working OF
conyicts in the coal mines, and while
Jefferson county has taken the county
convicts from the mines and is work
ing them on the roads. many other
counties of the state are sending their
convicts to jefferson county to be
worked in the mines.
Many of them are convicted of minor
offenses; many of them are poor and
friendless; many are sent to the mines,
not for the offense committed, but be-
cause they were unable to pay the fines
and costs imposed and their attendant
fees. One of the most striking ex-
amples of the working Of the Ala
bama laws regarding county convicts
occurred recently. Only few days ago
the shsmeful spectacle was seen at
the terminal station of a white boy
about IA years of age being taken to
the mines of jefferson county to work
out sentence of six months for jump
ing court contract"
The boy was crying bitterly, in fact
the passengers on the train stated that
he had cried all the way from Dade-
vile, where he and the officer who had
him in charge, boarded the train. The
coal mines held untold terrors for him
regardless as to whether he felt the
shame of his position. His helplessness
and apparent friendlessness touched the
hearts of all who beheld the dreadful
spectacle of a boy, little more than a
child, being dragged to the coal mines
to don the degrading garb of con-
Wet. And for what?
Listen, men and women of Alabama;
listen, mothers and fathers; listen, Leg
islators; listen, judges and court Of
ficials, to the recital OF the admins
tered law of the state, of statute, OF
the proud state of Alabama, statutes
that make possible the sending OF
helpless youth to the coal mines. The
boy was caught beating his way on a
train" in Tallapoosa county. He was
hauled before the court, convicted and
a money fine imposed. Mark you, he
was not given jail or prison sentence
but was fined certain sum of money
and costs" He had no money to pay
his fine, nor friends to make an appeal
bond, so he was "farmed' out to a
farmer who paid his fine and. of course
the costs accrued, and signed a con-
tract to perform certain amount OF
manual labor daily for a certain period
of time to repay the Kindness" of his
1iberator. All of which is in accord
ance with the statutes of the state
Whether he was treated decently by
the man who bartered for his body
could not be ascertained, but his soul
was his own, or at least he thought II
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Adults, SIS, CihIrdes,
OTcIndllOD s1o. Ciscinsati Crena.
tiou Co. Olfics 30 Wiggins Block, Gin.
slnnati, o., 1ookyets fReo.
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INTERVENTION is
NOT NECESSARY

President Wilson was firmly of the
belief that Intervention will not be
necessary and some members of the
committee which went to the White
House disturbed in mind came away
with the belief that perhaps much of
the recent talk in the Senate had been
unwarranted
The President did not ask that SEN
ators refrain from debating the Mex
lean policy. but he left distinct i'm
preston that prominence given in Mex
leo to congressional discussion and
newspaper comments reported from the
united States caused embarrassment
Tor the administration in attempting to
carry out its difficult policy OF peace
ful settlement
Senators who expected to be informed
OF a definite plan or a formal mes
sage Mr.. Lind might be bearing to
the Mexican government. were disap-
pointed. The President told them that
upon the arrival of Mr.. Lind In Mex
leo City there would be transmitted
through the charge daffaires at Mex
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friendly. The President did most of tho
talking and Secretary Bryan and mem
bers of the committee added a word
here and there. OF the 12 men present
only two senators. Smith of Arizona and
Stone, are out-and-out believers In a
policy of ultimate Intervention.
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WILSON OUTLINES
MEXICAN POLICY TO
SENATE COMMITTEE

Continued From Pngc One)
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JOHN LIND LANDS
ON MEXICAN SOIL:
CONFERS WITH HALE

Continued from Page One,
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of necessity prefer those who set up gov
ernments by orderly processes rather than
hy arbitrary force; and, In effect saws
to Provisional President Huerta that IL
believes it his duty to obtain suspension
of hostilties while free and constitu-
tional election is held
Will Not Consent
The constitutionalsts declare they will
not consent to an election while Huerta
Is In power. maintaining they would believe
no guarantees that it would be conducted
fairly. They contend that only by the
abdication of Huerta, in favor of a pro-
visional president, acceptable to them.
would they consent to lay down their
arms. Those questions. it.is believed. the
American government leaves entirely to
Provisional President Huerta, but its pro.
posals are believed to point out the ne.
cessity for an early election to establish
constitutional government to which the
United States could extend recognition.
Administration officials say that I.ind's
plans depend largely on the way the stua-
tion develops In the next two days They
declare he has no instructions to confer
with any one except the embassy officials,
but they have left largely to his discre-
ton the best manner of performing his
mission. Conferences here. however, be-
tween the President. Secretary Bryan and
members of the Senate. may result in
further suggestions to Mr.. Lind.
President Wilson received the mem
bers OF the Senate foreign relations
committee in the green room of the
White House insetad of at the exec
utive offices Chairman Bacon was first
to arrive and was followed soon by
- other members of the committee and
Secretary Bryan.
Five members of the committee were
not present. Senator Root is in Eu-
rope and Senators Lodge, Hitchcock,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
EXCELLENT WORK OF THE
SINTY-sECOND CONGRESS

The Sixty-Second Congress. which
is now drawn to an ed, has done
the most notable work in reform
legislation of any Congress in many
years. The New York World has
epitomized some OF the best acts OF
this Congress as follows:
Revised and liberalized rules OF
the House.
Investigated Money Trust, Ship
ping Trust, Steel Trust. Beef Trust
and American Sugar Refining Com
pany.
Bill providing for publication OF
campaign expenses.
Resolution OF amendment to
Constitution for popular election OF
Senators.
Admitted New Mexico and Arizo-
ma TO Statehood.
Eight-hour- day for workingmen
on all national public works.
Contempt bill. providing for trial
by jury and appeal.
= Children's bureau.
Bills TO revise tariff downward,
which We're vetoed.
Providing for excise tax on in
comes: vetoed.
Alaskan Civil Government bill.
Sherwood dollar-a-day pension
Regulating Panama Canal tolls
and protecting and controlling ca
nal.
Investigated contributions to the
national campaigns of 1904, 1908
and 1912.
Impeached and removed from Of
fee Robert w Archibald, a Circuit
Judge.
Conducted inquiry into Titanic
disaster and considered legislation
to better safeguard life and proper
~ at sea.
For the protection of dry
States from shipments of liquor.
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McLauglin-Turns.

Quite surprise was sprung on
his friends when Edward j. Nc
Laughlin was married on Saturday
night. Without any intimation to
anyone he had the girl OF his choice
come to him from ST. Louis. since
he could not go to her. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
Bob Kilgore at the parsonage Of the
First Baptist church.
Mr.. Mclaughlin is the city sales
manager for the Underwood type
writer. and although only a resi-
dent of Butte for short time, al
ready has made many friends. His
bride was Miss Mania C. Turns.
more recently of st. Louis. her
home town being Rochester, KY
butte, Montana. Exchange.
Note-Miss Turns is the sister Of
Mrs. Richard Plummer. OF Beaver
Dam. and is an accomplished young
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
MINE WORKERS MEETING
AT OWENSBORO NOW

Two. hundred and fifty coal mi
ners are attending the meeting OF
the United Mine Workers, District
No. %, of Kentucky, in session in
greensboro, March 4, ;, 6 and I in
elusive.
Secretary Vinson. of Central City.
completed all arrangements for the
coming of the miners, and secured
permission from Mayor Lambert to
hold meetings in the city hall. Res
ervations for the miners were Sc
cured at the leading hotels, and all
the courtesies possible will be
shown them while the meeting is
in session on the above mentioned
DAYS.
While in session in Owensboro,
plans will be formulated relative to
the wage scale. There will also be
an election of officers to serve dur
ing the year. The meeting prom
Uses to take one of the largest gath
ering of coal miners to Owensboro
in its history.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
WASHINGTON AWAITED
COMING OF Mr.. WILSON
National Capital In Gala Attire
Decorations Never Be-
fore Surpassed.

Washington. March Washing
ton tonight awaits the coming OF
Woodrow Wilson. next President of
the United States. Simple plans to
welcome him tomorrow afternoon
are ready. and every detail is COM
plete for the Inauguration ceremo-
nies and the attendant military and
civic demonstration Tuesday.
No President-elect ever found
the capital Of the nation whose des-
TIMES he is TO guide, more brilliant
" arrayed or more abundant with
enthusiasm than Woodrow Wilson
will find IL tomorrow. Flags and
streamers from every stan and
building will wave him welcome.
and cheering thousands assembled
in the spacious esplanade of the
Union Station approach and the
streets through which he will be
driven to his hotel. will str the pa
trioiism OF his heart.
One of Mr.. Wilson's last acts as
a private citizen will be to call.
with Mrs. Wilson. upon the Presi-
dent of the United States and Mrs.
Taft. Arrangements for this were
made tonight. The President-elect
and Mrs. Wilson, soon after their
arrival, will receive Col. Spencer S.
Cosby, chief aide to the President.
who will escort them to the White
House in the Presidents automo-
bile. President and Mrs. Taft will
receive them in the Blue room,
where Ambassadors. Chief Justices
and Justices of the Supreme Court
and visiting princes meet the Chief
Executive of the nation. All the
military and naval aides to the
PRECEDENT in regalia of their Office
will be present. but none of the
Cabinet will attend. The meeting.
it is planned. will be brief. and the
President-elect and Mrs. Wilson
will return TO their hotel for a fam
lily dinner
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
Victim Of Cancer.

A special to the Louisville Times
from Paducah, KY, says:
Thomas Crawford. aged eighty
four years, a we'll known farmer
residing near Smithland. died from
cancer OF the nose. He is survived
by several children. He was a ma
tive of Ohio county and had resided
in Livingston county several years.
Note--Mr. Crawford formerly liv-
ed near sulphur Springs. this coun-
ty. and has number of friends and
relatives in the county
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
F|ENOISH NEGR0'S WORK
FOLLOWED BY CAPTURE
Confesses He Killed Aged Won.
an After He Had Attack.
ed Her Niece.

Lexington, KY, March 1.-Silas
Williams, sixteen-year-old negro, OF
woodford county. who was arrest
ed here early to-day after he at
tackled Mrs. Susan Black, 20 years
old, and Mrs. Myrtle Moffett, rs, of
Troy, and attempted to burn their
home, was committed to the Fay
cite county Jail under a charge of
murder this afternoon.
Mrs. Black is dead. Her death
was due to wounds in the head in
fiicted with a skillet with which the
negro struck her when she went to
the aid of her niece, who though
bleeding and weakened from the
blows the negro had rained upon
her head, was fighting him off.
The Woodford county grand jul
ry, upon being informed of the
death of Mrs. Black, this morning
returned an indictment charging
Williams with wilful murder.
- When told Mrs. Black was dead
and that Mrs. Moffett had told what
had transpired, Williams said he
had been thinking for several days
of attacking Mrs. Moffett, and that
when Lee Moffett, her husband,
sent him from the field in which
they were at work half mile from
the house, he decided to attack the
woman.
Mrs. Moffett ran screaming from
the house, with the negro following.
Seeing no person near, she return
ed TO the house, and in the fight
that followed Mrs. Black was kill
ed.
Believing that he had killed Mrs.
Black. Williams says he started a
fire in the kitchen. intending. he
said, to burn the house, that his
crime might be hidden.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
FEARLESS AND HONEST
IN HIS OFFICIAL WORK

G. c. Howard writing to. the La
Rue County Herald from Louisville.
has the following to say in regard
to the work of our Congressman,
Hon. Ben johnson: s....a,i. 80
The average newspaper reader is
doubtless aware of the hard fight
Congressman Johnson has been
making in the interest of the gen.
eral people to prevent Washington
City and her grafters from scrap
ing a hole in the bottom of the Ma
tional Treasury. He has success
fully stopped the payment by the
people of interest on Washington
City bonds and had enacted other
legislation by which the people are
saved twenty-five millions of dol
lars. have always had the high
est opinion of Mr.. Johnson. but |
could hardly realize that any one
could SO fully lose sight of personal
popularity in Washington. so free
iy, ana accept the Jioes ana staps
that will be given him as a result
of the work he has done. Nothing
short of blindness to all else than
duty could have given him the cour-
age to do this. Were he a member
of Congress twenty years and had
done nothing else. he would deserve
monument fifty inscribed: Fear
less and Honest"
Kentucky needs him for Gov
ernor and the time is coming when
sense OF duty to its own real in
terests is going to cause Kentucky
to ask him to accept the reins of
our State government. He has the
ability. the nerve and the determi-
nation. Give him the way.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
CONFEDERATE PENSION
ACT Is UNDER DEBATE

Frankfort, KY, March 1.-The
submission to the Attorney General
of the Confederate pension act of
1912 for an opinion as 10 its con-
stitutionality, has raised a question
that stands alone in many respects,
and the department is delving into
the lore of the subject The opin-
ion, it is said, promises to make in
teresting reading. Nearly all the
Southern States have pensioned the
Confederate veterans, but their
laws and constitutions vary, and
some even have pensioned Union
and Confederate veterans alike, the
proportion of the former. however,
in these stat heinn inconsequen-
tial Kentucky is the only State
which did not officially join the
Confederate States of America that
has undertaken to pension the vet
Grams.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

The Bull Moose plea that there
was no Roosevelt party organized
last year, no boiling, no estrange-
ment, only a difference as to men, -
will hardly catch any large number
of Republican voters. II is only a
scheme and a trick to get the OFF,
ces. A coterie of men who will de-
sert the well defined principles laid
down by their leader (Roosevelt)
for the sake OF a few county Offices
are not worthy the support OF hon
est-hearted voters.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
VIII Surely Mystify You.

THE FLOYDS, magicians. who
are to the entertainers tonight in
the Hartford College Lyceum
course. have arranged a program
for this season consisting of tricks
heretofore achieved in the field OF
modern magic. The mind-reading,
or second sight act by Mohala, is a
unique feature, being unlike any
thing of its class: an exhibition
which not only affords amusement
but at which scientific minds mar
vel. 1t is a gift, and successful i'm
itation of her wonderful work is
impossible.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

Children are much more likely TO
contract the contagious diseases
when they have colds. Whooping
cough. diphtheria. scarlet fever and
consumption are diseases that are
often contracted when the child
has a cold. That is why all medi-
cal authorities say beware of colds.
For the quick cure of colds you will
find nothing better than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. II can al
ways be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe 10 take. For sale
by all dealers. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

The word PRINCIPLE, as applied
TO politics, simply means that dur
ing the race for President last year
as between the two factions of the
Republican party. one man was a
thief and a robber and the other a
strictly honest man-"only a diff
ference as TO men" That's all.
For confirmation of this theory, see
any recent issue of the Hartford
Republican.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
From An Old Subscriber.

Beaver Dam, KY. March 3, 1918.
Editors Herald. Hartford. XVI
Enclosed YOU will find two dollars
which pays my subscription to The
Herald to February 22. 1914. Have
missed only two copies of Herald in
80 years. Respectfully.
A. II. ROSS.
h. F. ID. No. 2.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

In discussing the situation. Vice
President-elect Thomas r. Marshall
said. Il cannot AFFORD home in
Washington. because propose TO
live on my salary. That is where
the American people have made a
mistake they do not pay enough
salary to their Vice Presidents"
'Tis trne and pity. and pity tits
true. The Vice Presidents Office is
very important one and the salary
attaching to II should be sufficient
to enable a man to keep house"
in a comfortable way. even in a
rent-grafting city like Washington.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
Turks Are Down and Out.

London. March 1.-The Turkish
government to-day definitely aban-
doned its prohibitive stipulations
in connection with peace and placed
the Ottoman case unreseryedly in
the Powers hands. with a request
to conclude peace as advantageous
ly as possible for Turkey. Unless,
as has happened heretofore. Turkey
changes her attitude. IL is believed
direct peace negotiations will be
resumed rapidly.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

host OF friends and relatives to
mourn his loss. 80 -t't's -'t
Mrs. Ira Bozarth. who has been
quite sick, is improving.
Misses MurieI Harris and Lizzie
burton, Of this place. attended the
funeral of Mr.. Ben zeisler at.
Friday.
Mr.. Wames Burton. of Beaver
Dam. spent Saturday night and
Sunday with his parents here, Mr..
and Mrs. Doc Burton.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
Are You Constituted?

II so. get a box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. take them regularly
and your trouble will quickly dis
appear. They will stimulate the
liver. improve your digestion and
get rid of all the poisons from
your system. They VIII surely get
you well again. Csc at James II.
Williams. IN
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

The Court House Ring at Hart
ford and its few supporters around
here OF the Bull Moose faction have
held several caucuses lately. to try
TO arrange to put one over on the
Republicans. None only Bull
Moosers were allowed to pass the
doorkeeper and it is said the ne
groes were conspicuously absent.
The meetings were SHINY attended.
but the Moosers now claim that
they have the trick and plan all
arranged TO fool the voters into
supporting their men.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

The New Yorker who has just
been sent to Sing Sing for ten years
because he had six wives. could pos
sibly tell something about the cost
OF high" living.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

T. Trot. c. 3. Hug. G.. Glide and
other modern ball room celebrities
are said to be growing more unpop-
glar among the ladies and gentle
men OF the terpsichorean art every
day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
Editor watterson. in speaking o

Editor Watterson. in speaking OF
Woodrow Wilson's entrance into
the Presidency. exclaims: That
the people should go into school
room In search of a Chief Magis-
trste were strange enough. How
came it?" And then he goes on to
explain II in his own way. But why
shouldn't the people "go into a
school-room" for President?
Didn't they once upon a time ele-
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mission. After the meeting of the
Commission at Frankfort within
the next few weeks the State will be
looked over for lands suitable for
a forest reserve. Chairman Sachs
and Executive Agent Ward. of the
Commission. have secured sufficient
deer for the opening of the reserve.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

The Confederate Pensions matter
is still hanging fire and no money
has yet been paid out on this ac-
count. The validity of the act is
now being questioned and it may
have 10 90 through the prolonged
process of the courts before any old
veteran gets a cent. Anyhow, there
is no money in the State Treasury
no VITO pay these claims.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
For Sale.

One three-year-old mule, II
hands high, we'll broke to work and
ride. Also one brood mare seven
years old-over 16 hands high. Will
bring mule in May and will work
anywhere. Safe for women to
drive. Will sell reasonable.
w. J. MAIDEN,
Sta Hartford, Ky, Route /.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
RED HILL.

March 3.-The farmers in this
vicinity are busy burning plant beds
and getting ready for this. years
crop.
Mr., Ben. zigler. of this place.
died Wednesday evening OF tuber-
eulosis. He was SO years of age.
He leaves 4 children. wife and
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

One impulse of government I'M
der which Mexico is laboring is that
in which the bullet takes the place
Of the ballot. In this respect that
country is still living in the seven
teenth century. The power and in
fuence OF modern civilization is
much needed there.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05
For Representative.
We are authorized to announce
NJ. r. WESTEREIELD.

Post-office, Pleasant Ridge, KY, as
candidate for the Democratic NOM
nation for the Office of Representa-
tive from Ohio county. subject to
the action of the General Primary,
Saturday. August 2, 1918.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

II is said that one Bull Mooser of
Hartford was asked why no negroes
were in attendance at their secret
meetings here. when he replied;
"Oh. dang the niggers. We won't
need them until election day" And
so. il seems. the negro is 10 be made
the goat. as usual.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

lady and her numerous friends in
Ohio and Butler counties join in
wishing Mr.. and Mrs Mclaughlin
all possible happiness and prosper
itv
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

Sonora Madero. widow. of the late
president holds life insurance pol
icies amounting, to several hup-
dred thousand dollars. taken cut
with the American companies. .,>,;
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1913-03-05

waite a man to this high station who
was only few years removed from
a lowly log cabin % Kentucky?
What boots i; 81 he is personally
all right. and makes good? And
woodrow Wilson will do this.