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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

Will and Charlie Burton engaged
in a free-fOr-all fight with young Ow-
en- Grove. Of Dundee. near the bridge
on Rough river last Saturday dur
ing which Grove was hit on the head
by Charlie Burton with club or butt
end of a whip. Bad booze" play
ed a prominent part in the trouble.
They were all arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Bratcher and taken before
Judge Wilson who placed Charlie
under bond of $50 to appear We'd
nesday for trial. When the case was
called Wednesday the Commonwealth
was not ready on account of absence
of important witnesses and the case
WIS continued to April 9Th. In the
meantime ii is reported that young
Grove is seriously injured and may
not recover.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

national union to b present with
her president and secretary, and as
many more of national officers and
organizers as possible.
Don't forget the organizers meet
ing for the evening of the sixth.
j. II. MCCONNELL, Pres.
S. b. ROBERTSON, Sec'y.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26
TO Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR..
PoKTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, a sur.
gical dressing that relieves pain aud heals at
he same time. Not liniment 2sc. SOC. 81 90.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26
Notice.

For sale, one road wagon. Will
sell cheap. See BARNES & RODG-
Frs, Beaver Dam, Ky. 37t2
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

ports for the quarter ending Dec.
81, 1914, have been found to be
correct to a cent, carrying with II
compliment to this Office for the
highest efficiency.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26
Wanted-Two Cars of Live Poultry.

viii pay the following cash prices
at Beaver Dam, Ky, for three-Says
only, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, March "a. 25 and 26, 1915.
Don't forget the dates.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

Mr.. Mayworth Barnard. one of
Hartford's most prominent citizens,
has struck IL rich by the bringing in
of the great Edmonson county oil
well. The well was located by him
and he is large owner of the stock
of the successful company. Mr.. Bar
nard is one of the best oil men in
the United States. We are glad of
his success.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

1913 Wall Paper AT Ohio County
Drug Co.
Crossett Shoes and Slippers.
HUB CLOTHING co.
For SaIe-A good work mule.
37tf U. S. CARSON. Grocer.
DR.. Willard Lake. Simmons, was
in town yesterday.
Manhattan Shirts.
HUB CLOTHING co.
Ladies' Suits and Skirts.
HUB CLOTHING co.
Mr.. j. ID. williams. of the firm Of
Williams e. Miller, Beaver Dam, was
here Monday. ~ -,
Wall Paper, Paints, varnishes
and all kinds Of Stains, at ONO
County Drug Co,
MIR. Delmar Stewart, cashier OF the
Cromwell Deposit Bank, was in town
on business, Wednesday. ~,
Make your rooms look beautiful
by getting your Paints, Varnishes'
etc, at Ohio County Drug 20.
Mr.. John Greer one of the Oldest
and best known men in the Taylor
fields neighborhoodl died Monday
See our Atwood Suits made by
A. b. Kirschbaum & Co.
HUB CLOTHING co.
Mr.. McHenry Holbrook' OF Chica'
go. is the guest of his parents MI
and Mrs. Rowan Holbrook.
Mr.. w. n. King, of Arkansas VINO
has been the guest of relatives III
Hartford for the past week lei'
Monday
FOR ahs -.-..-o -. ~-Vs - 'N'
r. l.. Bever & Co. Also handle Whi'e
Ieed and Feed Oats Seed or Eating
Potatoes, and all kinds OF Garden
81 37t3
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

from feed, not stuffed. This will be
the highest price Of the season, ow-
ing TO the conditions throughout the
Eastern market. Come early, every
body, and avoid the rush.
r. W. WALLACE, Receiver.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

Black Minorcas from j. ID .Russell's
best matings. Eggs, from pen ],
s1.25 per Is. Pen 2, s1.00. White
Wyandottes from l.. Il. Whitsitt's
and Mrs. Tom IIayden's best blood.
Eggs $1.OO per Is. Castrating and
other Veterinary Surgery carefully
performed. l.. r. BARNARD,
36tf II. f. ID. 4, Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26

Ohio county is to have a farm dem
onstrater. the special committees
which have been soliciting funds to
supplement the amounts granted by
ed to Judge Wilson that they have
been successful. This can be made
a great help to Ohio county farmers
if they will take advantage of it,.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY. MARCH 70.

NJ, u. a r.. u. II. TIME TABLE.
South Bound. No. l15-
Due at Hartford .........S:45 a. m.
North Bound, No. III
Due al Hartford .......6:l 3 p. m.
(Both Mixed Trains.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-26


The meetings which are being con-
Quoted at the Hartford Baptist
church, by the pastor, Rev. A. s.
Petite, assisted by Rev. c. r. Burk-
shire. of greensboro, are increasing
in interest with each service. The
sermons are able and convincing and
full meeting. Services are held i'm
the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock and at
night to which all are invited.
In return for the splendid social
given them several weeks ago by the
Seniors of Hartford College the
Juniors entertained Saturday even
ing in, College Hall. The hall was
decorated in the gala colors of the
Junior class, green and white, and
presented quite an inviting appear
ance. Dainty refreshments were
served, and a very enjoyable evening
was spent by the fortunate guests.
Inc otdte uhion -. .. Vi r., VIII
convene in Hartford Tuesday, April
9th for the annual session. This is
an hour. as well as an opportunity
for the people of Hartford to show
their appreciation of an organization
which has done more than all other
farmers organizations for the relief
of the agriculturist. Let US all pre-
pare to give the delegates the glad
hand and help keep up the tradition
al reputation of Hartford for hos
pittality.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS ENTHUSIASTIC
 MEETING LAST NIGHT

and the quantities of mail carried which
 lso contained deductions as to the ad-
 isibility of increasing the quantities .arried on each trip together with com parisons of the amounts received at
 arious points under the winter con tract.
 Mir. Carleton reporting for the har- bor committee stated that arrange alents had been made for the sending of
 printed literature of the chamber those who were in a position to ex-
 beneficial influence The work on
 -a outside was in the hands of Mir. Joseph Chilberg who will forward the
 literature with the assistance of Dele gate Wickersham MT. Segerstrom of the committee on municipal affairs
 sl1ed for an extension of time before making his report. After some discus isonl it was decided that the mail and roads committees should be authorized 70 forward petitions to the proper au lhorities asking for aid in the mat CT of constructing a road from Nome to Candle. Considerable enthusiasm vas manifest throughout the meeting and the new organization started out on it's labors with manifest energy in every expression. Helpful remarks were offered during the meeting by l.. stevenson. Mir. Miller, George Modini, Ralph Lomen, Phil Ernst and Max on behalf of Teller. Sev- eral of the speakers volunteered some exceedingly helpful suggestions for aiding the work of the chamber. All of the committees are hard at work at the various matters under their juris- fiction and it is expected that their efforts will be productive of consider able benefit to Nome and the territory generally. At least the chamber has got off to very good start and from he evidences of interest displayed it ig clear that if no results follow it Till not be for lack of trying. Owing the approach of the holidays it was 7ecided that no date of meeting would be specified for the present and the meeting adjourned subject to the call f the chair.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The Nome Chamber of Commerce held an enthusiastic meeting last night and in addition to perfecting organ ization and adopting a new constitu- tion setting forth that the purpose and object of this organization is to promote the mining and commercial sula and the best interests of the in habitants thereof" the chamber also discussed various plans for future worl.
 including such matters as the Snake liver harbor, the NomeCandle road
 I'd other matters of moment to the
 eople of the district. The meeting was opened by President Polet with
 ev appropriate and well chosen re marks on the aims and objects of the organization and the members were .irged to cooperate to the end that the work of the chamber would be as .ffective as possible. Letters were read rom Governor Strong relative to the larbor matter in which the executive
 7nounced his intention to do every
 hing possible to aid in furthering the ,roiect The communication stated d his annual message at the time of ~eceiving the telegram of the chamber and the matter thus could not be | touched on therein. The governor ] promised to write a letter, however l setting forth the needs for harbor | improvements here. A communication | v,as also received from the Alaska ! bureau of the Seattle Chamber of I Commerce in re the harbor and prom ing all possible assistance. letter | was also read from Captain Cochrane i of the U. s. c. G. cutter Bear thanking the chamber for their testimonial of appreciation of his action in bringing
 1e mails from St. Michael at intervals during the summer.
 The reading and adoption of the l new constitution followed, which in 7luded the changing of the name of he body to the Nome and Seward | Peninsula Chamber of Commerce" as # is the intention to make the body i
 apresentative of the whole peninsula | and not a particular appendage of Tome.
 A prominent feature of the constitu l tion is the manner of control adopted | by vesting the direction of affairs in a | board of directors consisting of the | president, vice. president, secretary, | treasurer, and three others members 1 to be chosen by ballot. Following the ! adoption of the constitution election was held to fill the vacancies which | resulted in the following being chosen | to fill the vacancies on the board: w. l T. Rowe, A. J. Bachelder and Ned Darling
 Mir Dean of the committee on mails and telegraph read written report setting forth the various mail routes
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The Dream theater presents Miss
 'eeilia Loftus in a three part feature onight, a splendid performance, show
 lg the adventures of a stage struck .sirl in New York also full dress rehearsal of a big burleque with a hos. If pretty and voloptious chorus girls in the cast, a beautiful story full of heart interest is sustained throughout he entire three reels. An added at
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The chamber Of commerce are at a loss for motto or more property 4aal5ing aslogan to be printed on the .erature of the organization and it Is suggested that the public contribute sleeestions. Something short and to 1e point is wanted; something suita-
 for placing on the letter heads. fvelopes. etc The committee will be dad to receive any suggestion that may 10 handed in to the Nugget office or
 \. Polet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
CANAL OPENING
 PROBL TICAL

of clearing the passage is constantly hindered by recurrent small slides rapidly as it is being excavated. The canal zone officials are preparing to inaugurate some new preventative measure which are expected to ob- viate this difficulty but it Is impossi
 ble to state with exactitude the amount of effort will be required before the great water way is again fit for traffic.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

According to a statement in the Ruby ecord the ice stopped running in front
 Ruby about midnight on the 30th October although slush ice was ob- erved as early as the 11th of the month. The closing of the river is earlier than in previous ears. Last year the first slush ice lid not appear until the goth and the ger continued to ru until atfer 10
 m. on the evening of November '.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The Eagles gave one of their enjoya ble socials and card parties last night le evening being passed with cards md dancing. The following were de- clared the winners at progressive whist Ladies first prize. Mrs. Polet; second.
 IS. Fred Peterson. Gentleman's first
 .zc. Thomas Sharkey; second. MT. 5wanberg.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

.arge crowd in attendance Twenty ables were filled by the whist enthus- .asts and every one enjoyed themselves sreatly. Refreshments wre also serv-
 d. Mir. storm won first prize among
 he ladies with Mrs. Jennie Smith sec
 nd and Mrs. George Reed third. The winners among the gentlemen were Ted Larson first. Clarence Mayer. sec nd and Andrew Anderson third.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The baseball league met last night It owing to the necessity for some langes in the line up of the various 7ams nothing was decided as to the 'ersonnel. The committee will meet 7ain on Monday evening next at ' ' m. to make final decision of all mat rs pertaining to the games and play rs and the positions they will fill
 -erybody is requested to attenr as it hoped to settle all business.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
THE LAST BOAT OF THE SEASON
 IS GONE.

But we still remain and will be pleased to meet our old friends and to make new ones.
 Give us a chance to prove to you that we do the best work in Nome. We make alterations.
 We make and repair furs. We clean, press and repair both ladies and gentlemen's clothing. We guarantee all work and our prices are reasonable.
 NOME TAILORING CO, Between Sergerstrom X Hagen and
 zehner's jewelry stores.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The freshmen class of the Nome ligh school will give the customary freshmen party at the school house this evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The Lobby saloon will be re-opened Monday by Messrs. Walter Wettergren md Ernest Berggren both well known aloonmen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
FORT PARTY WILL
SAIL TOMORROW
A. p. A Service.

A. p. A Service.
 NEW YORK, Dec S.--It is announc- d today that the final arrangements for the sailing o the Ford peace ex- oedition have been concluded and the party will depart tomorrow on the Scandinavian liner Oscor II. It is the expectation that the party will reach Christiania, Norway, on the 14th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
A. p. A. Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec S.--In a report to the government today, Governor Goethals states that it is impossible to canlal will be again open fer traffic. The governor reports that the work
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

Owing to the increase in the volume Of tho 1915 edition of the Nugget Min ing and Dredging journal six cents In
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
NEWS NOTES

Toby Reed has commenced mining operations on Deter for the winter on l fraction adjoining the Ohrem ground.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

kitchener's first words on returnind were "e'JoVe just in time forth mask ed ball.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

Reading for the winter. All nasa' zines while they last, soc per dozen. Lomen Bros.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

Hello. Fellows. Everybody's going 10 the mask ball.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
PAPERS vS. LETTERS.

You can keep your friends outside posted by having the Nugget mailed to them for 50 cents per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

Fresh saIted peanuts and almonds Rose Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

The Miners Homo Club held their veekly card social last night with a
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

raetion will be surprise photoplay entitled Empire Day in the Bahamas. . rsual prices will prevail.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
WEATHER RECORD

The following shows the coldest pe- riod during the 24 hours of each day for 1914 and 1915.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

To act the news read ths Nugget
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03
Al THE NEW EAGLE.

Old Lewis Hunter Rye and the fa nous Athsrton Bourbon whisksys, Die. tiled spring 1904 1905, bought in bond and reduced to 90 per cent. by U. .. government by the bot@is CT sallen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-03

Home made chocolates, peanut can dies and hard goods. Rose Candy Store.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-15

turned to the library, still thinking
about the note which she had received
with the flowers. AS she entered she
hardly noticed that both Marie and
Jennings were there.
She had scarcely awakened from
her day dream In which she was walk
ing. as it were, when her quick eye
caught sight OF the vase of red roses
on the window sill.
"Who put those flowers there?" she
demanded Of the astounded butler and
maid, as she dashed them to the
floor.
Neither OF them, naturally. knew a
thing about II. Nor did Aunt Joseph
inc. who happened to pass through the
room at the moment.
"Oh. must see him-I must"
cried Elaine excitedly, as she hurried
out for her wraps. who knows what
may have happeDed?
We returned to our apartment, cha
grined, after out fiat failure to cap
ture either Long Sin or even get evil
dence against WI.
AS we entered the apartment, Craig
dropped into chair, scowling to him
self. / watched him In gloomy sym
PATTY. Suddenly his face frightened
What do you think they"
He cut me short with his finger on
his lips. pantomiming silence. Instead
of answering me he wrote on a slip OF
paper and handed 1t to me:
There must be detectaphone In
this room. Talk about the weather
anything-while locate IT,"
Finally Craig went over to his desk
and took out small piece Of appara
tus.
He placed a peculiar telephonelike
contrivance attached to one end oil
II up to his ear. He adjusted the
magnet and carried the thing carefully
about the room.
Suddenly he paused and his face
wrinkled. He stopped down and made
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-15
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifed by n
series of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal is the warn
Ing letter which is sent the victims, signed
with a "clutching hand" The latest vic
nnd .. 'ne mys ns assass. npd Is Iayl9r
daughter, Elaine, employs Craig Ken
needy, the famous scientific detective, to
try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes Is told by his friend,
Jameson, a newspaper man. After many
fruitless attempts to put Elaine and
Craig Kennedy out of the way the Clutch
ing Hand is at last found to be none other
than Perry Bennett, Elaine's lawyer and
the man she is engaged to marry. Ben
nett fees to the den OF one of his Chi
nese criminals. The Chinaman forces from
Bennett the secret OF the whereabouts OF
$,000,000. Then he gives the lawyer a po-
ton which will suspend animation for
months. Kennedy reaches Benefits side
Just after he has lost consciousness
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-15

Fine work, Chase" complimented
Craig, seizing the receiver. Hello
police headquarters? Connect me
with the Elizabeth street station.
please"
He waited impatiently. Sergeant"
he shouted, "this is Kennedy Craig
Kennedy. You remember l dropped
In there a few minutes ago and told
you l was on the trail OF something
Well. I've got It, The place is over
the Mandarin. Have 1t raided at once
and well get them. Not the Mandarin
the side entrance, one flight up"
He hung up the receiver. Come.
Walter" he cried. "You and Chase
can help me now"
While we hurried downtown the po-
lice were being detailed for the raid
and the patrol wagon was still wait
ing for the squad.
We drove up In q taxicab Just as the
wagon swung around the corner. AL
most as soon as we, the police we're
at the side door. Two of them rushed
the Mandarin and arrested the tacitui z
proprietor. The rest battered down
the door Of the room.
II was bare.
AS we looked about in astounded
chagrin.. saw a sign on the wall.
Look what's that?" | exclaimed.
It read mockingly, FOR RENT"
But underneath was that mystic
coiled reptile, ready to spring. with
fangs extended-the sign OF the ser.
pentl
WI Fang had already plugged in
the six receivers of the detectaphone
and. though we did not know 1t, was
eagerly listening with the others down
in the cellar as Kennedy gave mis-
orders for the raid.
"Tom." muttered WI. you must gel
down there at once"
Inez and Long Sin had scarcely hat
time to enjoy half q dozen luxurious
whiffs before the secret rapping sound
ed at the door. Long Sin opened II
and Tom, usually imperturbable, al
most rushed in.
"The master-has learned-the pc
lice-raid-here," he announced
breathlessly.
WI Fang had outwitted us ant
saved both Long Sin and Inez by tn,
marvellous little eavesdropper.
It was some time after Kennel,
left the Dodge house that Elaine re
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-15
/. SPRAYING out risIdly. eyes

chair. SPRAYING out rigidly. eyes
closed.
Without waiting, Long Sin and his
servant entered stealthily. The China.
man stood in the doorway and Long
Sin SLOWLY crept over IN Kennedy's
chair.
AS he reached down TO pin the sign
of the serpent on Kennedy's appar-
emily lifeless body. Craig seemed sud
denly to come to life. He seized Long
Sin and they struggled fiercely. while
Craig. freeing one hand, whipped out
his automatic and fred sideways at
the Chinaman in the doorway.
Tho Chinaman fell, lay there a mo-
ment, then raised himself up and with
fast ebbing strength managed to crawl
out of the doorway and down the hall.
II was a death grapple between
Craig and the willy Long Sin. At last
they had each other face to face. But
Il was unequal. Short and sharp came
the moves.
Craig had In his pocket newly in.
vented pair of handouts which
snapped automatically over first one
and then the other OF Long Sins bony
wrists. Then he pressed the bracelets
tighter until even Long Sin WINGED.
AS Craig stood painting over his
prisoner, the wounded Chinaman stag
gered downstairs until he almost fell
into the cellar.
Master" he gasped. HE is-alive!"
The mere hint of Kennedy's name
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-15

Finally he pushed the rat into the
hole in the plaster which he had made,
and an instant later. loosed the ferret
after 1t, as II on a leash OF wire.
There WI stood paying out the wire
as the ferret scampered after the
scared rat.
WI faithfully paid out the wire, hop
ing for the result he had calculated
carefully.
At last the Juggling at the spool of
wire ceased. Three sharp jerks told
him he had succeeded. Then WI set
the transmitter In the hole In the
wall close up to the Dashboard. which
he had replaced.
Perhaps half an hour after our re-
turn into the laboratory after Kennedy
had soaked the rnat, he decided after
much elaboration to attempt to carry
the war into the enemys country. We
left the laboratory, he to seek some
clue, to go down to the Star, where
had little work to do.
Kennedy had scarcely hidden me
good-by and turned out of the campus
on the avenue, when he happened to
see face in the crowd which inter
ested him.
II was that OF the woman who had
posed as Elaine-Innocent Inez. He
paused a moment as she went by and
gazed after her. She had not seen
him. This was too good an opportu-
nifty to miss. He turned and followed
her to the Mandarin, chop suey Joint.
rs the master in?" she whispered
to the proprietor.
"No," he replied. "but Long Sin is
in the other place"
A short time afterward, as they still
talked, Kennedy after pausing outside
the chop suey joint, decided to enter
While Inez and Sam were engaged
In earnest conversation he sat down al
table near by with his back to them
AS nearly as he could make out
there was a room somewhere which
was at least one headquarters OF Long
Sin, II not WI himself. But 1t was toe
risky to remain.
Around on Park row again, hi
stopped in drug store where there
was a telephone booth and called III
the agency whose operatives he hat
frequently employed on routine mat
ters like shadowing.
Can you send Chase down here i'm
medlately?" he asked, giving the ad