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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

few miles north of Trinidad and
in close proximity to the Hastings,
Delagua, Tabasco, Berwind and
Forbes mines.
Violence began early In the
strike. There was a series of clashes
in the Ludlow and Forbes neighbor-
hood, and on October 20 the Ma
tional Guard of Colorado, on orders
from Gov. f. NJ. Ammons, took pos
session of the coal mining districts.
II was in one of the Ludlow
fights before the arrival of the
State militia that John Nimmo was
killed. Nimmo was one of force
of deputies stationed at the Ludlow
section house under command of X.
e. Linderfelt, Linderfelt, a witness
for the prosecution, said the depu-
ties were ordered by the then Sher-
iff, James S. Grisham, to preserve
order and prevent trouble between
strikers and mine guards. Early
in the afternoon of October rs,
1918, a fight started between these
deputies and large body of strik.
ers. Firing ragged in the arroyos
and railroad cuts until evening
Some time during the battle MIN.
mo was shot through the leg, bleed.
ing to death.
Lawson was charged with the
homicide on the theory of the pros
ecution that he was in charge of the
tent colony and in command of the
strikers during the battle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

of course the correspondence was
considerably mixed.
"The first letter opened by the
previous bishop, began, My dear
darling George and as his name
is not George, and he has reached
an age when a man is not usually
addressed in that manner, he at
once realized something was amiss.
AS the letters had been distributed
to various outposts, the only way
to rectify the matter was for all the
recipients to meet together and to
sort out their correspondence. And
to this day the simple Indian can
not understand how he was found
Quit"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
Largest Rose 10 Inches.

R. S. Hardie .Baugh. rose en-
thusiast of this city, is displaying a
bloom of the William Shean variety
which measures six inches in cir
conference. The rose is perfectly
formed and fragrant. Mr.. Baugh
declares that a fertilizer of rotten
potato-parings was responsible for
the mammoth blossom. In color it
is of delicate shade of pink
IOntario (Cal) Cor. Los Angeles
Times.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
Sick Headache.

Mrs. A. L. Luckie. East Roches-
ter, N. Y, was victim of sick head
ache and dependency, caused by a
badly weakened and debilitated con-
dition of her stomach, when she be-
gan taking Chamberlain's Tablets.
She says: 81 found them pleasant
to take, also mild and effective. In
a few weeks time I was restored to
my former good health" For sale
by all dealers. m
ADVERTISEMENT
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
Law Abiding.

While travelling in a Western
town the following conversation was
overheard:
what are they moving the
church for?
well. stranger. I'm mayor of this
place and I'm for law enforcement.
We've got an ordinance that says
no saloon shall be nearer than 500
feet from a church. l gave 'em
three days to move the church,"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
And Gets Life Term In
Penitentiary.
WAS CHARGED WITH MURDER
On Theory He Was In Com
mand When the Killing
Was Done.
HAPPENED IN GENERAL FIGHT

Trinidad, Col, May John r.
Lawson, United Mine Worker lead
er, was condemned to spend the re-
mainder of his life at hard labor
in the Colorado penitentiary.
He was found guilty of first de-
gree murder in connection with the
death of John Nimmo, Deputy
Sheriff killed in a strike battle Oct.
rs, 1918. Under the Colorado stat
ute 1t is the duty of the jury to fix
the penalty at death or life impris-
onment, and it chose the milder
punishment.
Lawson sat like stone as the jury
filed into the court room about
O'Clock this afternoon. Judge Gran
DIV Hillyer received the verdict from
the clerk, glanced at its contents,
then handed it back. The clerk
then read aloud:
eve, the jury, find the defendant
guilty of murder in the first degree,
and fix the penalty at life imprison-
ment."
A gasp ran around the still crowd
gathered for the last act of the Ia
Dor drama. Lawson did not move.
A slight smile played over his feat
ures. His counsel, keenly showing
disappointment, then asked that the
jury be polled. Each man assented
to the verdict. Then the crowd fit
cred out at the door and away from
the building.
'They may get me, but they can't
defeat the cause of labor" Lawson
said. "I'm not worrying about my
self. It's the fight l have been max
ing for the working men that l am
interested in, and that will go ahead
lust as before. Even for me, it's a
long way to the penitentiary. My
attorneys will not give up until ev-
erything possible has been done to
save me-
Late tonight Attorney Hawkins
issued statement saying: Rookie
feller's lawyers worked up the evil
dence against Lawson, and Rookie
feller's detective testified in the
case to secure conviction. The YER
dict is an unspeakable outrage. The
conviction is stirring the nation.
kilograms are pouring in on us
from all over the country"
Lawson and his counsel had con-
fdently expected an acquittal, or at
most a disagreement. The jury had
been out since shortly after. 8
O'Clock Saturday night. When Mon
day morning came without an agree
ment, belief that the trial would
end in "hung jury" became all
but universal among followers OF
the trial.
Lawson was given thirty days In
which to move for new trial, and
he was released on a $4,000 bond
which was at once arranged for.
Lawson was charged with the
murder of John Nimmo, a deputy of
Las Animas county, who was killed
in a battle between deputies and
striking coal miners near Ludlow
on October 25. 1918. Lawson is the
member of the International Exec
utive Board of the United Mine
Workers of America for District
: Fifteen. He was one Of the prom
inent leaders in the recent coal mi
ners' strike in Colorado.
The strike was called for septem-
Der 20, 1918. On that date thous-
ands of miners laid down their
tools. Those living upon the prop
erty of the coal companies moved
out, most of them settling in tent
colonies established by the union
The largest of these was at Ludlow,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
For State Senator.

We are authorized to announce
JOHN H. THOMAS, of Ohio coun-
ty, as a candidate for the Republic
an nomination for State Senator,
9TH District. composed of Ohio. Muh-
lenherg and Butler counties. Gen
eral Primary Election, August 3,
1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce
JUDGE ]. S. 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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They Play No Favorites.

Mt. Vernon, o., May 6.-The City
Council Chamber has become SO in
tested with bedbugs, which migrat-
ed from an adjoining room used as
a lookup, that the City Council, at
it's meeting tonight, adopted a res
olution to adjourn to a lawyers Of
fee. where the business of the ses-
sion was transacted.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
How To Give ouinine To Children

FEBRILINFi Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinne. 1t is Tasteless Syrup. pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take It and never know 1t Is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
II the next time you need Quiuine for any pur-
pose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The
name FEBRIL.INE is blown in bottle. IS cents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
T. F. BIRKHEAD as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Cir
cult Judge of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict at the primary to be held on
Saturday, August Z, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
All! the Invigorating Whit of the
Pine Forest!

How 1t clears the throat and
head of its mucous ailments. 1t is
this spirit of newness and vigor
from the health-giving piney forests
brought back by DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. Antiseptic and healing
Buy bottle to-day. All druggists,
25c. Electric Bitters spring tonic.
ADVERTISEMENT
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
State Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce
HON. CLAUDE B. TERRELL, of
Trimble county, as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for State
Treasurer in the State Primary of
August Z, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
Mutual Aid.

my dear Mrs. Gadsby, I'm so
glad to see you. What is the latest
gossip"
MY dear. that is just what l
called to- find out"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
LAWRENCE p. TANNER, of Ow.
ensboro. as a candidate for the of
flee of Commonwealth Attorney fol
the Sixth Judicial District, subject
to the action of the Democratic par.
ty at the State Primary Election the
first Saturday in August, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized TO announce
ANDREW THORPE, of McHenry,
as a candidate for the nomination
for Circuit Court Clerk, subject 10
the action OF the Republicans OF
Ohio county. at the General Prima-
ry Election, August 7, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
For CommonweaIth's Attorney.

We are authorized to announce
B. d. RINGO, of greensboro. as a
candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of Commonwealth Attorney
for the Sixth Judicial District, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the General Primary Elec-
ton, August Z, 1915.
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Secretary of State.

We are authorized to announce
G. B. LIKENS, of Ohio county, as a
candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for Secretary of State, Gen
eral Primary Election, August Z,
1915.
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For Circuit Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce
S. p. MCKINNEY, of Beaver Dam.
as a candidate for the nomination
for Circuit Court Clerk, subject to
the action of the Democrats of Ohio
county, at the General Primary cleo
tion, August 7, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
Piles Cured In 6 to DAVIS

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF ItchinEj
Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles in to IL days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC;
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
OTTO c. MARTIN, as a candidate
for the nomination for Circuit Court
Clerk, subject to the action of the
Republicans of Ohio county, at the
General Primary Election. August 7,
1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
A. G. PORTER, of Hefiin, as a can
didate for the nomination for Cir
cult Court Clerk, subject to the ae-
tion of the Democrats of Ohio coun-
ty. at the General Primary Election,
August Z, 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
WALLACE II. RILEY. as a candi-
date for the nomination for Circuit
Court Clerk. subject TO the action OF
the Republicans of Ohio county al
the General Primary Election, Aug
ust ?. 1915.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

We are authorized to announce
w. S. DEAN, of Dundee, as a can
didate for the Republican nomina-
tion for Representative of Ohio
county in the next General Assem-
bly, of Kentucky. State Primary
Election, August z, 1915.
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HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

| had gotten so weak could not stand,
and ! gave up in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle OF
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and COM
menced taking ii. From the very first
dose, ! could tell II was helping me.
can now walk two miles without ito
firing me, and am doing all my work."
II you are all run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman'stonic. Ithas helped
more than a million women, in its so
years Of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write 10: Chattanooga Meaicine Co.. Ladies'.
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special
Treatment for Women" sent in plain Wrapper. J-6s
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Invigorating to the Pale and sIckIy

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASrELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria .epriches the blood and builds the sys-
TEN. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
No Aches or Pains
. Peruna Did Il for Me.

81 find Peruna an excellent spring and
summer medicine and am glad to call
know by experience that Peruna Is a
good medicine. and always recommend
II whenever have an opportunity. !
can truthful,y say that have no traces
OF my old complaint. and have neither
ache nor pain. and enjoy life. Words
cannot express my appreciation for the
good Perupa has done me-"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12

The worst cases. no matter OF how long standing
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DE-
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. SOC. 90
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
For Representative

We are authorized to announce
]. f. PHILLIPS, of Taylor Mines.
as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Representative from
Ohio county in the next General AS
sembly of Kentucky. General Pri-
mary Election, August z, 1915
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Thomas M. Morgan. n y y. Wadswortl Ohio.
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After Four Years Of Diseouraging
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, would have severe pains
In my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but | was
soon confined 10 my bed again. After
that. nothing seemed to do me any good.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-05-12
PERUNA THE SPRING
AND SUMMER MEDICINE.

II used TO get cramps in my stomach
had sick headaches. My stomach
nearly killed me. My family physician
only gave me temporary relief. / got
out OF patience and had given up all
hopes OF recovery. then wrote 70 DIR.
Hartman and he advised me to take
Peruna. got bottle OF Peruna and
n and am now entirely cured and feel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-07-30
PHoToPLAYs.

MEANS AND MORALS"
A classy two reel S. A. drama of today.
featuring Edna Mayo and Bryant
Washburn. Ladies', don't miss it.
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Becker Goes BrAvely
to Death Protesting
Innocence to Last

tN~t4AAhaE4 AiVlu axe lfuCsJ
on October "a. the Jury returned yer
dict Of guilty in the first degree
Becker was convicted mainly on the
testimony Of Jack Rose, about the nov
famous Harlem Conference" In that
conference, Rose swore, he met Beck
er at 1z4th street and Seventh avenue,
on the night Of July n. and Becker
promised him and his pals immunity
OF they would put Rosenthal out OF the
way. The testimony OF Weber and
VaIlon corroborated Roses state
ments. II was further corroborated
by negro named Marshall, in no way
connected with the case. who said he
saw Rose and Becker talking on that
corner that night.
After his conviction. which he took
with remarkable fortitude, Becker was
sentenced to die December 8. An APP
peal saved him, however, as it acted as
stay Of execution.
On November 19 ~Gyp the Blood
Whitley" Lewis. "Dago Frank" anu
Lefty Louie" were found guilty of
murder in the first degree and were
sentenced to be electrocuted
Little Of Importance occurred in the
cases during 1913. There were spo-
radio outbursts at activity, but moth
ing definite developed.
Becker spent all this time in the
death house at Sing Sing. near where
the four gunmen we're awaiting death
His iron nerve never faItered Meth
er that Of his four hireIings.
II was February "a before rift in
the clouds revealed to the convicted
police lieutenant chance to escape
thee hair On that date the court OF
appeals set aside the verdict and or
dered re-trial. The same court. how
ever as part Of the same ruling, al
firmed the death sentence OF the four
gunmen, and they were electrocuted in
Sing Sing on April 13, after every
means to save their lives had been ex-
hausted.
Becker was jubilant over his new
trial He could not see anything but
that he would be acquitted.
Second Trial Held.
On May 6, he was again put on trial
for murder. this time before Justice
Seabury. Sixteen days later he again
stood before the bar and heard
Guilty Of murder in the first degree.
But again he kept his remarkable
nerve and walked from the court room
without a tremor. He was again sen
fenced to be executed
His friends and attorneys. however,
cheered him up with. prospects of an
other victory on the appeal
The case dragged along then until
May. 1915. when the court of appeals
all but crushed his last hope when ii
affirmed his second conviction. Three
weeks later the court sealed his fate
by refusing to listen to the re-argu
ment of the appeal
There was but one chance left-a
from the governor. But
the governor of 1915 and the fighting |
district attorney of 1912 we're the same
man, Whitman having stepped into
The governors chair,
Becker's conviction and the accom-
1anying volumes of publicity given the
cases all over the United States clear
ed New York OF gunner and the gang
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sters to a large extent. Before July,
1912. New Yorks East Side, with its
labyrinthe Of alley-like streets, blind
alleys and squalid tenements and
buildings had been breeding and
nesting place fo- gangsters and gun
men. The police seemed unable TO
stop them. Gambling of all kinds
flourished throughout the East Side
and the Tenderloin district further up
town. But the Becker conviction anil
the electrocution of four of the East
Side sons-''put the fear of God in
their hearts as one OF the lawyers
connected with the case termed it.
Becker's iron nerve and composure
throughout the ups and downs Of his
three years bitter fight for life was at
once the surprise of his enemies and
the qualification Of his friends.
Twice had he withstood the ordeals
of long trials; many times had he
had his hopes raised to the highest
pinnicle. only to see them crash about
him At both of his trials he was the
cynosure of eyes that continually look
ed for the slightest trace of break
down. but he never quivered, and so
far as is known his long confinement
in the death house, with its gloomy
surroundings, never shook him.
Tempestuous Career.
Beckers career as a policeman was
a tempestuous one He was leader OF
the Strong arm squad, which had
charge of controlling vice IN the Ten
derloin district, and especially gam
bling. He was in numerous scapes Of
different kinds; charges of persecu
tion we're filed against him many times
and there were equally as many
charges of showing discrimination.
The split between Becker and Ros-
enthal, according to the evidence, was
the indirect result of some of these
charges. Rosenthal, according to his
story, had formed coalition with the
police lieutenant to protect the gam
blers house AS Becker was in charge
of that district and a sort of special
agent on gambling this was easy for
him to do. But other gamblers learn
ed ol it. and when they we're raided
and Their paraphernalia smashed or
confiscated, they complained to Beck
ers superiors.
Forced to act on account of the pres.
sure brought to bear by those above |
him, Becker notified Rosenthal, ac-
cording to the evidence. that he was
going 10 raid the place che night early |
in July 1912 Rosenthal, incensed at
this. and fearing that Becker was
double crossing" him, paid no atten-
tion to it. The place was raided, the
destroyed and policeman
stationed at the house night and day
to see that no gambling went on. This
was the match that touched off Rosen-
thal's hatred of policemen 10 general,
and in the 'parlance of the underworld
he "squealed.
Through all his troubles Becker's
wife remained steadfastly true to him.
visiting him in the death house as
often as she was allowed, sitting be-
side him throughout his trials ana 50
curing his lawyers.
Becker leaves two brothers, John
Becker. a police official. and Jackson
Becker He was "A years old. His
parents came to New York from Ger
many. and Becker passed all of his
fife here |
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Sc Zoe

Saturday, Tiger Bait" wild animal
drama.
Sunday, Mcdonald trio-three peo-
pie. Some act 5-10c.
Monday, "The Goddess" enuf said.
Tuesday, Chas. Chaplin, The Cham
pion"
Friday, Chas. Chaplin in the latest
release, "A Woman" two reels.
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Ten Miles Of
Street Graded

Continued from Page One.)
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could let up on work when the ground
is hard and improvements are expen-
sive and hire a good gang of men to
fly into the work after rains and keep
for Chickasha better system OF city
streets at probably less than half the
cost"
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||s[U| U|G|G
THEATRE.
THE QUALITY PLAY HOUSE
T0lIlHHT nIcHIInKn



Five tremendous reels OF real life in
a drama you'll never forget Written
by that marvellous women, Lois Weber,
the gifted author of "Hypocrites." 1t
tells OF the woe and disaster that fol.
lows in the slimy trail OF scandalous
gossip. 1t is a theme as big as human.
ity itself, and as a picture it is simply
marvellous Lois Weber, Phillip Small
ley and an especially strong cast have
made this one Of the great plays of the
year. Now don't think it. Don't talk
II, but see this. II is too big picture
to miss.
Don't fail to see this wonderful pic
ture. The critics says the picture is
far better than "Hypocrites. / have
coming Monday Hazel Dawn in the
farciful comedy 'Niobe," by Harry and
Edward A. Paulton. This is Famous
Play Co. picture Coming Saturday.
Behind the Scenes" with Eddie
Lyons and Victoria Forde This is a
two reel laugh from start to finish, and
four other reels. My pictures are all
first run on regular program. My music
Is the best, a Rudolph Wurlitzer %
piece orchestra and man that can
play it. He will, on request. play any
piece you desire. Ladies, while out
shopping stop in and see good show.
Plenty ice water always on hand.
Matinee 2:15 to p. m.
Night show. 7:4O to Ii