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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
STORIES FROM The
4 AMERICAN HISTORY
MISFORTUNES OF THE BLENNER-
HASSETS-JOINED AARON
BURR's SCHEME.
(Copyright)

When Aaron Burr saw visions of
the establishing of a great empire in
the West, he naturally enlisted as
many men of means as possible to help
him cary out his treacherous scheme.
For the most part these men were
misled and believed they were enter
ing into a colonization scheme that
had the full sanction of the govern
ment. Bur had deceived them and
sadly were they compelled to pay for
his perfedity.
One of these men who was deceiv-
ed was Hartman GRnnerhasset. an
Englishman, who came to America in
1897, and son after his arrival settled
on an island In the Ohio river, about
fourteen miles below Marietta With
what money he possessed he was
able to turn the desolute but pictur-
esquely located place into a veriable
paradise, and here he and his wife
lived, surrounded by all the luxuries
that he was to transport to this out
of-the-way place.
When Burr was laying his plans
for his empire, he picked upon Blen-
nerhasset as one to assist him. The
Englishman, IL would appear from
history, was entirely innocent of any
wrong-doing when he allowed Burr
to talk him into assisting him in his
venture Burr made the journey to
the Blennerasset home unannounced,
and when the proprietor found that
~ had as a guest former Vice Pres
ident of the United States, he felt
complimented. and the affable man
ner of Burr not only attracted Blen-
nerhasset and his wife. but everyone
with whom he came In contact.
D After inyeigling tire Englishman
into his scheme. the expedition was
prepared to descend the Ohio and
take possession of the country. In
the meantime, President Jefferson
heard of II and became alarmed. He
knew Aaron Burr perfectly and was
well aware of his ambition and his
powers of intrigue.
In November Jefferson sent out a
secret agent to report concerning the
proceedings, and the result was that
the Governor of Ohio was ordered to
support the military expedition by
seizing the boats. Mr.. Blennerhasset,
when he heard of the opposition to
the expedition, decided to relinquish
the whole enterprise. but Mrs. Blan-
nerhasset was very ambitious and
had entered into the scheme with all
the enthusiasm of her nature. Had
the husband followed the dictates OF
his own judgement, he would have
been saved from one of the most
dreadful tragedies which ever befell
a family.
Mr.. Blennerhasset, in the minds
of the Western Assembly, was Grim
inaFly guilty of assisting Burr and
learned with much alarm that body
of militia was to be sent to the is
land to seize the boats, arrest him.
and all the men there. Not a move
ment was to be lost. There was no
knowing what outrages these lawless
men might inflict upon family
whom they denounced as traitors.
Mr.. Blennerhasset and the few
men with him Immediately embarked
on board the boats to escape arrest,
In the meantime, Mrs. Dlennerhasset'
with her children, remained on the
Island. The soldiers upon arrival be-
hayed like savages. They took pos
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
A Doctors Remedy for Coughs.

AS a cure for coughs and colds DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey combines these
remedies in just the right proportion
to do the most good for summer
coughs or colds. A trial will prove
the value of this splendid cough
medicine. DR.. observation-disclosures
soothes the irritation. stops the cough
kills the cold germs and does you a
world of good. A Csc bottle bill more
than convince you 1t will stop your
cough. At druggists.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
For Sale.

A 100 acre farm 4 miles east OF
Hartford, on the border Of the oil
fields. Good dwelling, barn and 9TH
err necessary outbuildings. Young
orchard. strawberry bed and other
pleasing features. If bonds carry
inter-county seat pike will be near.
See, or write Tinsley & Barnett,
Hartford, KY, for further particu-
lars.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
Your Bowels Should Move Once a
Day.

A free easy movement of the bow
els every day is a sign of good health.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills will give
you a gentle laxative effect without
gripping and free your system of
blood poisons. purify your blood, over
come constipation and have an ex-
cellent tonic effect on the entire sys-
TEN. Makes you feel like living.
Only use at your druggists. 3
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

Stomach Troubles and Constipation.
81 will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that have sold in
thirty-four years drug store service"
writes s. II. Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg, N. Y. Obtainable every
where. N
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
Fathers Liberality.

Mrs. Youngwed "a doctors daugh-
ter)-Did papa say he would do any
thing for you?
Youngwed-Yes; he said he would
operate upon me at any time free of
charge.-Pickings.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
BEDTIME STORY FOR THE LITTLE ONES
PUSS IN BOOTS, Jr.
BY DAVID CORY.

contented himself by looking around.
Ihere were lovely red rambler roses
creeping all over the porch; and at one
side of the garden the flowers were
nodding and tossing in the breeze It was
very. very comfortable and cool on the
tront door step. and before he knew it
Puss Junior fell sound asleep. He was
just dreaming Of meeting his dear father,
Puss in Boots, when he was awakened
by a voice at the gate calling out:
Hello, who's alseep here?"
Puss Junior jumped up and was about
TO reply when the pretty girl appeared in
the doorway with a bowl of milk. Upon
seeing Johnny, for this was who the boy
was. she hastily set down the bowl and
ran down the steps
Where are my blue rfbbons?'' she
pouted as she reached the gate
Here, little one. pretty one cried
Johnny proudly holding out a bunch of
blue ribbons. Are these enough to tie
up your bonnie brown hair?''
Yes, indeed" she cried, giving him a
hug. And one to spare for this cute
little cat" She ran back to where Puss
Junior was politely waiting for her to
invite him to taste the milk. Come,
Puss dear she cried you must be
hungry. While you eat will tie a blue
ribbon about your neck, for you are
such well behaved cat that you de-
serve it,
Puss Junior thanked her when he had
finished the milk and Johnny shook hands
with him, saying, You have Travelled
far today. Won't you spend the night
here?" Which Puss Junior did. and thew
all had merry evening before it was
bedtime.
Copyright, 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
DROVE AUTO INTO A BARROOM
Door Too Small, So Rogers Crashed
Through Front window.

Paterson. n. J.. May 2a-Peter J.
Rogers, a contractor of 562 East Twenty
second street, drove his big six-cylinder
touring car through the front window OF
Sobels Cafe at 554 Market street today.
He had tried to get in through the door,
but the opening was not big enough.
Among the items on the list of damages
submitted to the police by A. L. Sobel.
proprietor Of the place. were: Damage
to sample room. $3.50; partition knocked
down, $50; showcase sma shed, $50; bottled
stock in windows, SIS; electric fixtures
smashed $50; wet goods" damaged, Sz75;
doors, signs, clock and bar. 800; a total of
$3.50.
State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Will
lam L Dill who was in town. preferred
charges against Rogers of driving while
intoxicated and driving without a license.
A drunk and disorderly charge also was
made by policeman. Rogers pleaded
not guilty to all charges and filed $1,000
bail for his appearance in court next
Tuesday. The, automobile was wrecked.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

High avenue while she was hurry1ns &C
her work, Miss Lieberling. who lives Al
1slo Myron avenue. is a bookxeeper for
the American Butter and Cheese Com
pany at 6l2 Broadway.
To her dismay she found she was stuck
fast. The harder she tried TO get Up the
harder she stuck Her companion, Miss
Lottie Weber. tried to help her.
"Glue'' cried the crowd. psusins 20
enjoy itself.
Patrolman Hor and NJ. L. snodsrsss
OF 1888 East Eighty-seventh street went
70 the rescue. They got their feet in the
strange white glue and they stuck like
files on a sheet OF hypaper
At length the rescue was accomplish
ed. at the expense Of q brand new suit
hat and shoes. Miss Lieberiing sought
refuge IN nearby store. while a hurry
call brought her sister. Irene, with
complete new wardrobe.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

Even from the bedroom Helen
could hear the intensity in Dora's
rapid, cultural Norwegian. Though
girls voice vibrated with anxiety,
pleading and fear.
Had this something to do with
the pin? Helen's intuitions were
working fast. Was this the man
who had been calling on her every
Sunday?
1t was a relief when the hall door
slammed and Warren swung in with
brisk vigor.
well, how goes everything"
Breathlessly Helen poured out the
story of her loss and of her grow
ing suspicious. With incisive rapid
fire questions, he came back at her.
when did you wear it last?
How'd you know you had it when
you got home? Where'd you put
it? Haven't worn it since? How d
you know you haven't" Then his
curt verdict, Lost it at the the
ater."
But I tell you I remember tax
ing it oft caught in the lace"
Huh, might've been some other
night. You're pretty hazy about the
rest Of it. Can't accuse the girl on
that sort of evidence"
81 shouldn't dream of accusing
her if she didn't act so suspicious.
And her voice when she talked to
that man over the phone! If she
has taken it-he's put her up to it.
Oh, I'm sure there's something
wrong-you watch her at dinnerw
Although Dora always had dinner
promptly at seven, tonight it was
almost twenty minutes late.
Helen's distress over her loss had
taken her appetite, but she watched
the girl keenly That something
was wrong was evident, for Dora
served with awkward self-conscious-
ness. A fork fell Gathering to the
floor, and her hands trembled no
ticeably as she placed the roast on
the table.
Dear, you know she was never
like that" whispered Helen. Cant
you see she looks guilty? Won't
you have a talk with her after din
ner? She isn't really dishonest
it's all this man"
Hold on-not so fast. It's a
mighty serious thing, I tell you
You can't accuse a person of theft
unless, you've got darned good
proof"
What better proof could we
have" shrilly impatient, unless l
actually saw her take itP'
But it was Dora's manner more
than Helen's insistence that made
Warren grudgingly consent to speak
to her after dinner.
"It's a rotten job" he srowled,
with masculine aversion for a scene.
When they rose from the table,
with grumbling reluctance he strobe
out to the kitchen. Helen, breath
lessly intent, stood listening by the
pantry door.
Dora" Warren's voice was Sc
rious, Mrs, Curtis has lost her dia-
mond brooch, and she feels sure you
know something about it,"
The girls excited, broken protest
Helen could not catch.
mo, Dora, l don't believe YOU
with a note of sternness. Now il
you'll give up that pin, we'll make
it easy for you. But if you persist
in denying it, I'm afraid"
After that, Helen could hear nc
more, for Dora's violent sobbine
drowned both their voices.
When Warren came out he was
flushed and scowling. The scene had
not been an easy one.
at was damned awkward" curt
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
GIRL STICKS tight
INPUDDLE OF GLUE
Left All Her Outer Clothes There and
Took Refuge in a Nearby
Store.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 3s.-Its horribly
embarrassing for a young woman, all
dressed up in the kind OF toys that make
Easter Sunday famous, 70 slip and fan
in the street-risht in front of a crowd
Of grinning people. Ny. how ones dig
nifty goes all TO smash! Naturally Sne's
first thought is TO pick ones self up.
Now, that's exactly what Miss Ade-
daide Leberling tried TO do. But she
couldn't Rescuers at first couldn't pick
her up, either.
She fell in a puddle of what looked like
chalk water at East Fourth street and
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

of the great oak tree that stood Just
outside the front yard
mo. ma'am," he answered. ITO tell
you the truth I don't believe I know
Johnny"
why, everybody knows Johnny. He
promised he'd buy me a bunch Of blue
ribbons
ITO tie up your bonnie brown hair
added Puss Junior. You see I know
the Mother Goose rhyme, although I don't
know Johnny"
so you do" she replied with a smile,
"snd since you are such a knowing little
cat won't you come in and rest on the
front porch2.'
Indeed will" he answered, for he
was footsore and hungry
Would you like a bowl of nnilk?'' she
asked as Puss Junisr sat down on the
steps of the queer little porch of the
old white house to rest his weary feet.
Thank you 1 am hungry" he ad-
rnitted.
Well you wait here while I go inside
and get it." she replied. So Puss Junior
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

ly. And I'm not so blamed. sure
the girls guilty at that"
Helen tried to reconvince him,
but he silenced her excited insist
ence with a gruff:
Now that's enough! l don't want
to hear any more about it."
Halt an hour later, he suddenly
hurled down his paper and stalked
glowering1y toward Helen's room.
Why, dear, what're you going to
do" following him anxiously.
Going to have a look for that
blooming pin"
Jerking out the drawers, he rough
ly tossed over her feminine furbe-
lows. Then, moving the things on
the. dresser, he lifted up the pin
The diamond brooch cleaned at
them mockinglyl It had been lying
under the lace frili of the cushion,
With a startled cry Helen caught
blame the girl for your own
devIlsh carelessness, do you?" ex-
ploded Warren. TOO blamed lazy
even to look"
"She put it therep Helen almost
screamed. "She put it there since
dinner. l looked there fifty times
this afternoon. l had everything off
this dresser"
Put it there. eh?" sneeringly.
Pretty thin! You can't pull off
anything like thatr'
wait, I'll prove it," in flaming
resentment. You stay herew
Thrusting the pin under the cushion,
she flew out to the kitchen. Dora,
come into my room-at onceW
There was something in Helen's
voice that made the girl follow her
with terrified helplessness. Warren
stood at the window, his back to-
ward them. He had been through
one scene-he would not take part
in another.
Now, Dora, you took my pinl
The man who 'phoned you put you
up to it-I know all about it. Now
if you tell ME where the pin is
nothing will be done. If you don't
we'll have the detectives after
that man"
81 haven't got your pinl" sobbed
Dora Historically. 81 told you l
hadn't" Then, as she edged to-
ward the dresser: But I'll look for
it. You didn't ask me to look for
it-maybe | can find il"
In tense silence they both watched
her as she fumbled over the dresser
and finally raised the pincushion.
Before she could speak Helen
caught her wrist III a tight grasp.
Now admit that you put it there
quick You did-didn't you? Say
you did-or you'll be sorryw
"Oh, II didn't mean to take it,"
breaking down completely. He
he needed money and he was just
goin' to pawn it for few days. I'd
have got it back when you paid me. "
You've been giving him your
wages all along" Helen pressed her
swiftly. Don't deny it-1 know
you have"
"He's-he's been sick-and I had
to help him. Now you'll discharge
me-" her sobs grew louder.
Not if you give up that man.
But I'll talk to you tomorrow. That
will do-you can 60 now"
As the girl. still crying, skunk
out, Helen dropped in chair, all
her courage gone. She had rerved
herself up to the ordeal, but now
that it was over, she was quiveringly
unstrung.
Buck up, Kitten" Warren placed
soothing arm about her "You
put it across that time AS Mrs.
Sherlock Hawkshaw-you certainly
are the goodsr
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

G. H. Bradford and John Moan, of the
Henry Wilson Post, No. II, @. A. R., and
Past Commander Joseph Tusinski. Past
Senior Vice Commander John Dolan. and
Harry D. Stratton, of the John Jacob
Astor Camp, Spanish War Veterans, who
died during the year
Rev. Griffith pronounced the invoca-
ton ]. B. switzer, Miss Lillian HALEY.
r. H. Davidson, and Miss Faye Bumph-
rey sang solos. Mrs. Lulu Facius Davis
was accompanist.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
Hold MEMORIAL RITES
Senator Works Delivers an Address
at the Ceremonies at Sol
diers' Home.

Memorial exercises for dead soldiers Of
the Civil and Spanish-American wars
we're conducted at Soldiers Home yester-
day by Col. John Jacob Astor Camp, No.
s. United Spanish War Veterans Hun
dreds OF persons attended the services,
which were held in the theater building.
The services were directed by Rev. H.
Allen Griffith. chaplain Of the home Mu-
sic was furnished by the Soldiers Home
Band under leadership of John S. NJ.
Zimmerman. The address was delivered
by Senator John D. Works.
The memorial ritual was read for F.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Little Boy Run Over Twice

columbus. Ind, May 2s.-Robert Bot
torff, aged s. was riding his bicycle ana
struck bakery wagon The wagon ran
over him The horse became frightened
ana backed and the wheels passed over
the boy second time. He was srinnins
when picked up, but his face was scratch
ed considerably and the driver hurried
him to the office - physician. The
physician was not In ana the boy de-
manded the privilege OF going home, say
ing he was mot hurt. anYhow"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Violin of Wildcat Bones.

Carlisle, Pa, May 1.-To demonstrate
to the students at the Indian School that
the chirp of grasshoppers Is according to
the principles of music, Roy Young will
appear before them. He contends that
the songs and sounds of insects, snakes
and fishes are musical, and is portraying
these together with bird songs on his
violin. In order to catch the sounds of
these strange musicians he has made his
own violin from the vertebra, skull and
ribs of a full grown wildcat. The instru-
ment is valued at S25,o00
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Show Loyalty on Flag Day

Albany, n. Y, May ga proclamation
officially designating June Il as Flag
Day and requesting that the people OF
the State Of New York show their low
atty to the national emblem by its dis
play on their homes, places of business
and on all public buildings" was issued
by Gov. Whitman yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

IT was not therel With the sick
sinking of sudden loss,
- Helen's glance leaped from her
jewel box to the pincushion. The
lace-covered top was bristling with
pins, but there was no welcoming
CLEAN of a diamond, platinum-set
brooch.
With disordering, nerve-tensioned
haste she rummaged the top drawer.
Gloves, wells, handkerchiefs were
ruthlessly upset in the feverish
search.
When did she have it last? Tues
day night she had worn it to the
tlnctly taking It off when she un-
dressed, for it had caught in the
lace of her gown.
Wednesday and Thursday they
had not gone out. Both evenings
she had worn her white voile for
dinner-and had not worn the pin.
Dora" excitedly, rushing out to
the kitchen, 81 can't hnd my dia-
mond pin! When did you see it
Il never took notice" holding up
a steam-dripping lid while she test
ed the boiling asparagus.
Il had it Tuesday night, but
can't remember whether | put it in
the jewel case or left it on the pin
cushion. Did you see it Wednesday
when you cleaned Try to Think
1T might a been there-but I
never took notice" clamping on the
lid.
Baffled, Helen ran back to an
other futile search of the top drawer.
1t MUST be in the house some
where. She had not worn it since
Tuesday .night-of that she was
positive.
She called Dora to help move out
the dresser. The pin might have
dropped back against the wall.
With flushed face and lowered
eyes, the girl dragged out her side
of the dresser-but there was only
a hairpin caught on the dusty mold
ing.
Get a cloth and wipe off that
dust-while we have this out" or
dered Helen, her housewife instinct
operative even in her anxiety.
Though the heat of cookinaa al
-NcNCASo OOAd idACr luCI e
was something in her heightened
color and evasive eyes that sudden
'ly struck Helen with disturbing sus-
piciop.
She had never doubted the girls
honesty, but now as Dora wiped off
the molding there was a furtive con-
sciousness in her manner.
After she had escaped to the
kitchen, Helen stood thoughtfu1ly
thrusting a hatpin into the darkened
pin wounds OF the lace-covered
cushion. Dora's references had been
excellent, and in the nine months
she had been with them she had
seemed scrupulously honest
Feeling that her suspicious were
unjust, Helen now began a systc-
matte search of the whole apart
ment. She was interrupted by the
telephone. A foreigners voice-a
mans voice asking for Dora.
Dora, some one wants you on
the phone" noting the girls still
Redeemed face as she drained the
salad in the sink.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

IT was not there! With the sick
sinking of sudden loss,
Helen's glance leaped from her
jewel box to the pincushion. The
lace-covered top was bristling with
pins, but there was no welcoming
CLEAN of a diamond, platinum-set
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29
Puss Meets Johnny, Just Home From
the Fair.

Copyright 1916. by the Mcclure Newspaper
5yndicats)
oh dear. what can the matter bel
Johnny's 50 long at the fair''
It was a very pretty girl who sang
this little song as Puss Junior trudged
up the dusty road. She was leaning
over the lower half Of the old oak door
gazing anxiously down the highway.
Did you see anything Of johnny" she
asked as PUss Junior paused before her
house TO cool himself beneath the shade
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

Have you ever considered the many ad-
vantases OF owning your home. You win
find listed in the Want Columns many at
ractive propositions for home invest
mant.-Dan Ssyies.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-29

This series Is continuation of
"Their Married Life" produced by
Mabel Herbert Urner for four years
fThe Married Life of Helen and War
ren," appearing exclusively In this
paper, Is the only series now being
written by Mabel Herbert Urner.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-02
JUDGE REED THREATENED.

Threats to make way with ham
unless he suspends the operations
of the speci6b grand jury now
investigating Paducah s double
lynching were read to the grand
jury Saturday morning by Cir
cult Judge William Reed.
The threat was received In his
mail Saturday. 1t says:
"Mr. Reed: We will all take
paines in writing you line IN
regards of kindness. Mr.. Reed
you understand that all of us
have got our heads togethur and
noboddie aims TO suffer. for
hanging two niggars. If any
thing takes place we can handle
white as well as black. We ment
business when we tide the not
and can again if there are any
thing more said about this. We
will be at post again. The best
thing you can doc is to stop, are
your bones will break same as
the next. Yours, knight Riders
We are blood hungry"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-02
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