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n HE visit OF Queen ElcOnore OF
Bulgaria to the United States.
which. as The SuN recently told,
is to take place next May, will
be awaited with intsr rest. not only be-
cause this will be the first time that
. reigning sovereign of Europe has
come to this country but because Queen
E.eonOre Is woman Of unusual per-
sonality and interesting history.
zone OF the most admirable women In
European courts" one writer has called
her. and 1t has also been said that "a
more lovable woman never shared the
onerous drudgery of a throne"
1t may be doubted that Queen Eleo-
more has considered her task as consort
of King Ferdinand on his Uneasy hut
tong held throne in the light Of drudgery.
Her life has been one of untiring SER
vice. She knew sorrow and danger long
before she went to Bulgaria
Born princess of Reuss. one Of the
little German States whose ruling fam
lilies have int rmarried with all the great
reigning houses Of Europe, she might
we'll have passed her life in the petty
round of social life incident to a petty
court. An alliance with some prince
with more active part in the world
was apparently the only sure road out
of Rcuss but the Princess Eleonore
seemed destined to remain a spinister.
Perhaps her studious bent and her in
tellgent interest in scientific hospital
work and nursing were not qualities to
recommend her to contemporary prince
lings.
But a woman with the soul and spirit
Of E,eonore of Reuss could not be con-
tent to be merely princess nor salts
fed with merely academic studies. In
a quiet way she began to use her knowl-
edge and develop the power Of organ
izng which was later to make her name
a synonym for healing among the
wounded Of four armies.
She spent great deal Of her time
friendship for the Car and Czarina,
and when the Russo-Japarese war came
she had a chance to put into execution
her theories concerning "a hospital
work She established and took charge
Of her own hospital. model one, and
overworked surgeons and commissaries
forgot the princess in their admiration
for the woman who brought order out
OF chaos and who seemed able to inspire
efficiency in others.
1t was at the Russian court that the
Princess EleOnore met King Ferdinand.
The King went often to st. Petersburg.
where he had been coldly received ever
since he took the Bulgarian crown. For
years he had striven to win the good
will Of the Car. which would do so
much to strengthen his position. and It
is said that one day some one whispered
to Ferdinand that an alliance with the
Princess Eleonore would do more to
gain him the good will of the Car and
Czarina than all the diplomacy In the
world
1t has been said that the Princess did
not at first attract Ferdinand, that her
cleverness was not the kind to appeal To
him and that he would have preferred
an imposing intellect like his Mothers
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w "TN ''e! say Skirt Know
w what is the matter. do not
have To ask. 1t Is the slit
torn up to the knee" says Mime. Louise
Comp. scientific member in her precise
English. II wear no slit myself. Ny
daughter wears no slit. We have no
time IL spare from mending other peo-
pies"
1t Is big. handsomely furnished
room. like the reception room OF a
fashionable tailor. in which the woman
who can mend anything" receives her
customers. space is partitioned off
where Madame and her daughter do
the hardest most hopeless things.
For 1t Is practical erasing that Ma
dame does. She calls 1t "stoppage and re-
weaving when she takes n coat with
the pocket an inch too far to the south
into her little room, and energies an
hour later with the slit gone. Only q
wandering finger can tell where it once
was.
But this il easy" explains the little
daughter. Here we have n piece Of
cloth to give us ravellings. Sometimes
we must take them from a seam. The
coat is mixed goods. and the needle
must follow the pattern. ii is true. but
the weave is not hard. Every season
brings new weave. and my mother
must find "A new stitch To fit it.
1T is not darned We weave back
and forth just as the shuttle did. with
new thread for each time. when IL
is done there are four tufts of thread
on the four sides OF the new piece They
must be cut off smooth. and then moth
ing shows. II is perhaps not quite
smooth To the finger"
How did ] learn? Nobody teach
me-" declares Madame. II learned
through tears Twenty years ago We
have. my husband and I, a little dveiny
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the elbow. He said his wife did not
yet know and If | could mend it before
night that she could not tell he
would pay me anything. worked all
day, for it was a difficult weave. and
when he came at night he could not tell
which sleeve He was 80 happy that
he gave me 500.
our work comes from all parts Of
the country. though "" do nothing 40
make it known. liut one tells another.
Then there is the automobile. II H.
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friend indeed. for it makes many
holes. The suit goes to the cleaners
and then ii comes to us. The three
cornered hoes are not bad. A jagged
tear We cut out. \ diagonal tear is
the hardest. for the threads cannot go
straight. 1t can be done. but it takes
more time.
DO ! like my work? PourQuoi non /?
II is interesting To feel that nothing
must be too hard for you and that you
will be as clever as the shuttle. II is
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

and the evening was spent in a very
pleasant manner. The sad feature
of the entertainment was that it was
Mr.. Noble Renders last meeting
with that class Of which he had long
been member. He leaves with his
lovable young wife for his new home
in Texas in very short time.
Miss Ella Mckinney is at home
from college at Nashville, Tenn, to
spend Christmas with home folks.
Mr.. Everett Likens, from the
University at Lexington, has arrived
home to spend the holidays with his
father and mother.
Mr.. Clifford Maddox is at home
from Georgetown College to spend
Christmas with home folks.
Prof. Dudley Tanner will leave
Thursday TO spend Christmas with
his mother and father at lockwood,
Tenn.
Prof. Stillwell and wife will spend
Christmas with Mrs. Stillwelps par
ents at Eckron, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lallenger left
to-day to spend Christmas with Mr..
Lallenger's parents in st. Louis.
Born TO the wife of Mr.. Thomp-
son Williams. boy. The little fell
low was dead at birth. Also born to
the wife Of Gilbert Taylor. a boy.
II only lived a short time. Both
births occurred on the 2lst inst.
A brother of Mr.. Will Travis from
Oregon is visiting him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
PARDON COMES AFTER
IS YEARS IN PRISON
For Woman Convicted With Bish.
Op OF Murder OF Their
SpOuses.

Hartford, Conn, Dee. 19.-Mrs
Kate Cobb. of Norwich, who has
been confined in the State prison al
Wethersfield for nearly SO years for
the murder of her husband, to-day
was granted pardon by the State
Board of Pardons. She was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment in 1879
The pardoning of Mrs. Cobb. who
is now sc years old, recalls one of
the most sensational crimes in the
annals of Connecticut courts. Her
husband. Charles Cobb, was Tax
Collector at Norwich. He was found
dead in January. 1879. Soon after
ward Mrs. Wesley Bishop. a men,
Der of another prominent Norwich
family. also died suddenly. The
families were intimate.
The CorOner's inquest showed
that Cobb and Mrs. Bishop had died
of poisoning. Mrs. Cobb and Bish-
op were arrested, and it developed
In the evidence that the two had
planned separate murders in order
that they might be free to marry.
Bishop turned states evidence.
Both were sentenced to life impris-
onment. Bishop died in prison two
years ago. Although they were con-
fined In cells not many hundred feet
apart. the two never saw each other
from the day they were sentenced.
IL is said Bishop had requested that
he might see Mrs. Cobb before he
died. but she declined to see him.
Mrs. Cobb had petitioned the
Board OF Pardons six times for
clemency. Her last petition said:
She does not ask release for herself
alone. as she has lost all that life
holds dear. but for the sake Of her
children and their onspring she
wishes to pass the remainder OF her
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
MISPLACED BLAME FOR
PRESENT WORLDS WAR

Is God responsible? The rulers of
all the Powers now engaged in war
have all, with single exception.
laid the responsibility upon God.
Thanks to the unspeakable Turk
for unsheathing his sword without
crying, Allah ii Allah," II is un-
thinkable that God should be the
author of war, since his other name
is love. He came all the way from
heaven to say so. On the slopes of
Olivet he taught it: Love your en-
emies; bless them that curse you;
pray for them that despitefully use
you" On the cross he exemplified
1t; Father. forgive them; for they
know not what they do"
No; war is of the Prince of Dark
ness. BY very name he is the adver-
sary OF both God and man. The
dripping sword is bathed in hell; the
burning brand is kindled in HE'LL
THE Christian Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

cannot take the farming business in
their own hands. separately, and
meet with success in marketing their
products like they can under a unit
ed organization. In union there Is
strength and in cooperation there is
success for the farmer. lie should
realize this By now. when he sees
how things are going. Every Ken
lucky farmer should hail with de-
light the revival of the A. S. Of f.
movement and give it his personal
aid
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
BEAVER DAM.

Dec. 81. Saturday afternoon was
business meeting at the Baptist
church. A month previously Pastor
Gardner offered his resignation as
pastor of the church which was 10
be acted on at this meeting and not
withstanding the rain and sluch in
the streets there was the largest
crowd present that had been in any
business meeting since the last pas
torial election. They voted solidl,
without a dissenting vote for Mr..
Gardner to remain pastor OF Beaver
Dam church. They were very en-
thusiastic in the matter. Bro. Gard
ner then agreed to withdraw his res
iHnation and remain their pastor.
A revival meeting was set to begin
Monday after the second Sunday In
January next. the pastor to be as
sisted by DR.. A. s. Petite. OF Hart
ford.
Last Thursday evening at the
opera house Mr.. Villas Peters enter
tanned his Sunday School class. It
being the young mems class of the
Baptist Sunday School. Each young
man invited n girl friend and there
Were 2s present. Refreshments.
ronsisting Of punch. cream. cakes
and fruit were nicely served. after
which little games We're engaged In
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles. dissolves grav-
ei. cures diabetes. weak and lame
backs. rheumatism. and all irregu-
larities of the kidneys and bladder
In both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles In children. II not
sold by your druggist. will be sent
by mail on receipt OF S1.OO. One
small bottle is two months treat
ment. and seldom fails to perfect q
cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other States. DR.. 4. w.
Hall. 1895 Olive Street. st. Louis,
Mo. Sold by druggists. t lyl
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
AFTER POSSUM HUNTERS 's
IN CALDWELL COUNTY

Princeton. KY. Dec. 21.-County
Judge Smith has announced the
Offering of reward of $500 for the
arrest and conviction of each and
every person who has. within the
past thirty days or shall hereafter,
participate in possum-hunter out
breaks in this county.
The proclamation recites that
threatening letters have been sent.
houses dynamited. grave fears exist
that other outbreaks will occur and
tnat various persons, have appealed
10 the county Judge for protection.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
YES. THERE Is A SANTA CLAUS.

= In a beautiful tribute to HIS moth
er. Vice President Marshall ono;
said:
1T is IL years since her soul
went home to God and her fin
gers became for me the fingers
of an angel. but have not for
gotten all she said. She told
me there was a Santa Claus,
and | believe her. He brings
me no longer drums and flies.
But he still brings to me the
vision of my mother and the
music of that angelic chorus
which sang at Creations dawn
and at the hour of mans re-
demption."
This sentiment will find an echo
in every loving heart that contem-
plates the Joy and happiness of
| Christmastide. The memory of
those early days when the dawn OF a
wider intelligence comes over the
child-mind can never be effaced, and
though the story of Santa Claus
proves only a myth to the older
grown, yet we cherish these tender
reflections as the years go on apacc.
II may later prove a shattered
dream. but it all embraces so much
of love and hope and the trusting
confidence in the seasons return.
that We love to put it together again.
like broken doll or a shattered toy
wagon, and keep il, like the other
treasures OF the heart, although we
know We can never live the scenes
over again.
What though there be no real
Santa Claus. could We find it so
great a disappointment as some of
the other affairs OF life which We
had grown TO love and believe in
and which crumbled into the ashes
OF despair when life's full day re-
yealed them? Some people aver
that il is wrong to deceive a child
fight OF years. but there is such a
halo OF reciprocated love and affec-
tion enshrouding it, coupled with the
natal day of our child-loving Sa-
viour. that the deception fades into
blessed memory of all the happiness
it embraced. 1t would be a hard
heart indeed that should live to see
the day that il abjured the memory
Of childhood's dream OF Santa Claus. |
The travels of this tabled and |
merry old king OF gift-giving are al
ways stated TO occur at time when |
We celebrate the birth of our Sa- |
viour-a season of love and happi- |
ness-and to take Santa Claus out /
of it would be like a blow upon a |
sweet-toned instrument, deadening
its vibrations. Let the children be-
lieve in a real Santa Claus, if they
will. His parsonage, though a myth |
can bring those who enjoy his
bounty no heart-pangs or remorse.
Some OF the realities of life bring
much greater disappointments.
The little children may grow UP
to life's opportunities in all their va
ried changes. but as the years begin
to lengthen into older age and the
shadows of life's winter begin to-
cast their cold rays across the dim
growing pathway, there will come no
sweeter memory of other days long
gone than that which clusters about
the gay illusionment of old Santa
Claus. As long as childhood's men,
cries are treasured in the heart, as
long as Christmas remains a part of
our most devoted observance of
dates. old Santa Claus will stand out
as one of life's realities. in spirit if
not in form, and il is the spirit of
the occasion which fingers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
SPEAKS IN BEHALF OF
THE SOCIETY OF EQUITY
A Splendid Organization Only
Needing HeI) To Make
tia Success.

The State Board of Directors,
American Society of Equity. met in
the Bell Hotel at greensboro De-
cember 18th at o'clock p. m. with
a good attendance of the directors
as well as other farmers from Da-
viess. Mclean and Ohio counties. il
was decided TO defer the State meet
ing till later in the season. which
meeting is to be held at Hartford.
The Board while in session made ar
rangements for an active campaign
in the State during January and
February. There will be active,
well informed men in the field from
Minnesota and Wisconsin, who will
be prepared to tell the people or the
great and beneficial work that is be-
ing done in the Northwest by the
American Society of Equity. There
is not a single man in the State who
can not see the benefit that has been
done in this State by the A. S. of E.
II they will but only look back over
the past they will see how foolish it
has been to be gobbled up and led
away by either organization the
sole object of whose origina.ors has
been only to destroy the A. S. of E.
We can plainly see the benefit that
has already been done by this order
and all intelligent business men say
that the A. S. of E. has done more
for the farmers than any other or
ganization. Yet, as compared TO
the work that is being done i'm other !
States (of which you will soon hear
il you will attend these meetings) |
and the work it can do here, we do !
not know the full scope of co-opera-
tion and have no idea what it means. |
In Minnesota, North and South 1
Dakota. Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, |
and some OF the other States. there |
is wonderful work being done. aid |
those States are wanting some of /
our products of which we have a
surplus and no market, for which
they are willing to pay a good price
and We cannot fill their demands
without an organization. They also
have necessities that we want that
can be had with a great saving TO
us. Yet We can not secure these
benefits without cooperative
] am sure there wouii
be over million dollars a year
saved the Kentucky farmers if they
would only do as they are being urg-
ed and asked by the most up-to-date
farmers of the country.
Some of the old members seem TO
have a grudge at the A. S. of Z. on
account of mistakes that have been
made, yet they themselves make b.
far greater mistakes in their bust
ness. There is but one thing to do
that is. bury the past and begin
anew. Let by-gones be by-gones for
eternity and trust 80 the all-wise
God for help and guidance in the flu
ture. We have learned much about
organization that We did not know
in the beginning, so let us profit by
the past and start again.
wish to beg and insist that all
who can, will come out to hear these
speakers when they arrive. and be
benefited. If you do not intend to
become a member, You will learn
from these men of talent,
and thereby be greatly paid for your
time and trouble.
Yours for Equity,
HENRY NJ. PIRTLE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce
JUDGE J. ;. GLENN. of Hartford,
as a candidate for the nomination
for Judge Of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict. subject to the action OF the
Democratic party at the State Pri-
mary the first Saturday in August
1915.
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Yours for Equity,
HENRY NJ. PIRTLE.

If you are contemplating putting
a roof on your house, barn, stable or
any other building, it will pay you
to call and get my prices before buy
Ing elsewhere, for can save you
money. PAUL WOODWARD,
39tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

A grapefruit is defined as lemon
which has taken advantage OF its OPP
portunities TO grow. Just who put
the grape in this fruit and for what
meaning, nobody seems to know.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

It isn't getting what you want
Christmas that always gives you the
greatest joy. It's the satisfaction OF
knowing that you have made some
body's heart glad by your own gen
crosby along this line.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

Harry sommers says that Jim
Stears, Of the Jessamine News, Is
the only editor in Kentucky who has
seen an ankle watch-presumablt
in position. But John Lawrence, OF
the Cadiz Record. says he is still
looking for one at every opportunity
except when the watched party is
watching him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
Honest About IL. Anyway.

lEiSctloH AHludNlt, f1led by Max y
Handberry. Defeated Candidate
From the First District of
Kentucky
The only promise | made any liv.
ing human being during the whole
OF my campaign was to my wife
whom | did promise that / would be
with her at least as much or more
after the election than | had prior
thereto, and | did give her a little
friendly advice. which was this:
That We both pray earnestly TO get
to heaven, as there was absolutely
no danger OF us having TO go to
Washington.
iSigned) Max n. Handberry.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

Just to answer a question that Is
sometimes causelessly asked, viii
say that The Herald will be issued
as usual next week. IL has been
many years since We missed an issue
for any cause.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

Irwin S. Cobb, the noted newspa-
per reporter, is somewhat OF a hui
morist himself, but new one is being
told on him which almost gets his
goat Some OF his envious friends
are circulating the report that the
reason Lord Kitchener consented TO
an interview by theKentucky report
er Was that his Royal Nibs thought
1t was Ty Cobb. the famous baseball
player, who was coming to see him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

An impression has become preya-
lent that the tobacco pooling move
ment has been outlawed by the
courts. but such is not the case. The
courts have merely said that a man
who violates his pooling pledge can
not be prosecuted for same. Every
man who pools his tobacco is sup
posed to be honest in his pledge. and
II he proves this by his subsequent
actions. no court can deny him this
privilege.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

We wish all our subscribers and
patrons a very merry Christmas,
with all the blessings that go 10
make the heart warmer, the soul
happier and fuller appreciation OF
that old but timely message. "On
earth peace; good will toward men.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

life with them and spare them the
disgrace of her dying here"
Mrs. Cobb retains many traces of
the beauty for which she was noted
when she lived in Norwich. She has
two children living.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23
Men Are So Different.

After reading the paper three
years on credit man in Florida be-.
came miffed at receiving a. bill for
his Gazette and said he didn't sub
scribe for so long a time. He has
not paid. Now. another In Montana
RENTS si.25 for past dues and 81
for a year in advance. He says he
should have RENTED long ago. The
difference is in the men. not in the
climate.-l Flemingsburg Gazette.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

II is said that one William Wat
son, an English poet, has become
incensed at the United States be-
cause We do not openly take the
part of the allies. and, as protest,
has hurled one Of his poems at US.
For the love ofMike-we sure didn't
realize the enormity Of our oHense
hasn't the fellow any mercy in his
heart whatever?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

Jsdge Up. Hobson. Chief JUS
tice Of the Court OF Appeals. will To-
cate at Frankfort at the end OF his
term. January, =. 1915. for the prse-
tiee Of his profession. esai:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

A movement is now on foot to re-
organize the old A. 3. OF T.. in Ken
lucky and certain counties thereof.
II certainly should meet with hearty
encouragement by the farmers.
without organization the farmers
cannot succeed as they should. They
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

Hopkinsvillc has an organization
called Good Fellows" and its pur-
pose certainly exemplifes its name
II is a self-constituted club of men
and women whose endeavor is to
give the poor children of the city. a
realization of the joys OF Christmas.
Each child is given one dollars
worth of something appropriate for
its needs. The limitation fee" TO
be a mem Der is q dollar-or pre-
sumably as much more as you care
to give. II has its officers and exec
utive committee 1t is certainly a
worthy organization and deserves
emulation in every community of
any considerable size.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

There really isn't any Santa Claus
for some little children.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-12-23

DO not tell your right hand all
that your left is going to do in the
aweet by and by.