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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31
ACTION BY CONGRESS
CHIEF STRIKE HOPE
ISSUE HUNG IN THE BALANCE
MONDAY WITH ROADS AND
MEN IN DEADLOCK

Washington, Aug. 29.-As the day
grew, with both sides standing firm,
it became more evident the only hope
seemed to lie with congress, although
the congressional leaders themselves
hardly knew exactly what could be
done. The situation is viewed as most
perilous since negotiations began. 1t
was hoped the brotherhoods would
permit more time for negotiations.
President Wilson's plan for break
ing the deadlock, as discussed in con-
ferences today, was "an elght-hour
law for railroads, becoming effective
at date far enough in the future
to give the railroads an opportunity
to prepare for it,
The law is patterned after the Ca
madam act, which creates a commits
sion for investigation and prevents
lockouts and strikes while an indus
trial dispute is being investigat ed.
This plan was discussed by Presi-
dent Wilson and his party leaders in
congress as basis for the next step
after railroad managers formally an
nounced their refusal to accept the
plan of settlement the president pre-
viously proposed. They expected to
do this late this afternoon at the
White House conference.
In the meanwhile, the congression-
al leaders settled down this afternoon
to stay here as long as necessary to
provide legislation to meet the strike
situation.
Senator Newlands and Commits
sioner Chambers of the federal media
ton board, conferred with Acting
Attorney General Todd about legis-
lative program but all denied any
legal measures for preventing a strike
had been discussed.
Washington, Aug. 28.-Four BROTH
erhoods' heads issued a statement re-
plying to President Rea of the Penn
sylvania, who last night announced
that rather than abandon arbitration.
the roads preferred to face strike.
Then mems statement charged the
PENNSYLVANIA with Inconsistency in
that two years ago it fought the eff
forts of it's shop men to organize and
arbitrate 1t also charged that as
the controlling interest in five small
er roads, it refused them representa-
ton on the managers conference
committee, that if arbitration was
agreed upon it would not apply to
these roads.
Resigned to remaining in Wash
ington to undertake any legislation
necessary in the railroad crisis, men,
bers of congress are today studying
the problem and awaiting word from
President Wilson. Except the sena-
tors who have been in conference
with President Wilson, no one has any
definite idea what he may ask con-
gress to do. Members Of both houses,
however. have ideas Of their own.
Some Progressive Republicans de-
clared, in their opinion. in the event
of a strike, President Wilson would
ask congress to direct federal re-
ceivership to operate the railroads
during the conflict.
The possibility Of legislation for
government ownership is too remote
to be considered in this crisis, they
declared.
Compulsory arbitration, they think,
might be provided, but never has
been forced. The house leaders have
no program. Senator Kern, majority
leader said all hope for Friday ad-
joulnment has been abandoned.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31
WHAT THE CHIMES SAY

Here are the four lines, or sixteen
words, that go with the strokes of
the clock chimes at the Williams
County State bank-the first line
with the four strokes at the quarter
hour, the first and second with the
eight strokes at the half hour, the
first. second and third with the
twelve, strokes at the three-quarter
and all four lines with the sixteen
strokes at the hour:
Lord, through this hour 5
Be Thou our guide,
So, by Thy Power.
No foot shall slide.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31
BOYS WANT HOMES

Anyone wishing a boy either for
adoption or for the help boy can
give in return for home care should
write to or call on C. Ellithorpe,
Juvenile Commissioner, at Williston.
He has at present two strong, hearty,
nice looking boys six and eight years.
old for whom he is looking for homes.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31

The hypocritical watermelon now
rolleth too and fro; the comforting
roasting ear invadeth the peaceful
abode of man and moveth him lively:
while the healthy cucumber tempts
the unwary mortal into wilderness
of grips and woes, whereupon the
druggist smilingly places his lotions
near at hand and the doctor flleth
his pockets with camp opii and caps.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31
GOOD SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK


Sunday party Of Sunday School
workers went out to three Sunday
schools in session and were happy to
be able to organize adult bible study
classes in each school. A new outline
for the systematic study Of the Bible
was adopted in each place and the
first lessons were received with v2r"'
pronounced interest and show Of
pleasure in the work.
The following officers were elected:
At Spring Coulee, Mrs. Anna Will
liams was elected president, and Mrs.
Hellyard Vice-president.
At Garden Valley thn officers wo"o
R. H. Lampman and Mrs. w. Hamil-:
ton.
At East Fork the officers chosen
were H. A. Haakenson and Mrs. Hen
ry Collins.
The work in these schools will ho
watched with great interest and it is
hoped that they will prove to be a
model rural organizations.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-31

Held BY Gables
Five heavy wire cables, of varying
lengths up to 700 feet, attached to
"dead men" sunk deep in the banks
anchor the bridge that spans the main
channel. This system, while consid-
cred absolutely secure and ample for
the present low stage of water, will
not be the permanent manner of
anchorng the bridge. High towers
will be erected on either bank to sup
port an overhead cable from which
cables will reach to the bridge. The
great advantage Of the high supports
is that they are out of the water free
from all drift and tend to point the
up stream ends of the boats high al
lowing both drift and current to pass
under with less resistance.
Strongly Built
The boats and driveway have been
built of extra heavy timbers and
planks. All iron parts and the links
connecting the boats are of great
strength. The pontoons are "a feet
long and 8 feet wide, tightly covered,
calked and pitched on sides and bot
toms. After being loaded with the
driveway and railing the boats, CT
pontoons draw less than eight inches
of water.
Experienced engineers who have
seen the bridge plans approve them.
Andrew Nelson, a man representing
that he was for several years employ
ed on the Yankton, S. D., portoon
bridge, finds nothing to crticise in
the Willston structure.
The Way to the Bridge
The bridge company has not fully
decided on the schedule of tolls to be
charged but states that charges will
be low, perhaps so and 25 cents.
The roads across the island and the
flat on the south side are being i'm
nroved and are even now in fair con-
dition. SIGNS will be put up as guides
to the bridge. Those coming from
the south, after descending Indian
Hill, arc advised to 20 eastward past
the Brown and Brownie places ard
follow the signs.
Conforms To Requirements
The bridge is constructed with two
long swing sections, one of 115 feet
and one of $50 feet. The shorter
"gate" was gotten into place Monday
afternoon and was at once tried. BY
means of a cable and a rope and
tackle six men swung the section up
stream and in along the bank. Easing
it back to position, before the cur
rent, was simple matter. In prac-
tical use a small engine will be used
to oDen the gates, which are made to
conform to navigation regulations and
allow the passage Of boats.
The Builders
The bridge enterprise has been put
through by the Missouri Bridge COM
pany, an incorporation formed by To-
cal businessmen. r. NJ. Calderwood
is president, w. H. Denny vice presi-
dent and S. N. Hyde treasurer. The
capital stock Of $4,000. was sub
scribed bv local businessmen and
farmers on both sides Of the river
Credit for pushing the bridge idea
to a successful issue is due to a con-
siderable number Of men but to none
more than to Captain Bailey. Ripe |
in experience with every sort of river |
the rantain never lost /
faith in the plan of bridging the river i
p nd he talked it earlv and late to keep
the faith of others alive.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

and history of the old and prominent
families would make mighty interest
ing reading for the present and fu-
ture generations.
Agree with thine adversary quickly
while thou art in the way with him,
especially If he is strickler for plant
ing potatoes in the moon. The most
forceful argument won't convince
him. and then 1t will make him feel
good.
If our boy knowingly enters our
neighbors house in the midst of a
family row and is struck by stray
rolling pin we will not seek redress
with meat axe.
The best opinion is the European
war will result in draw. 1t is well
it will be so. The tremendous sac
rifices resulting in no advantage to
any of the nations will discourage
future conflicts.
OF that mighty army whose meas
ured tread shook the earth in the
tragic sixties but small rear guard
remains. Then while we may let US
cheer the faltering footsteps of this
honored few of that vast concourse
whose valor sealed all the stars upon
our country's flag.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

but perhaps three fourths of its four
hundred million people never heard
of the changes.
The moving picture show is the
most patent agency developed in
modern times for recasting popular
character. It's influence as an ir-
resistable impressing force should be
safeguarded by sensible but strict
censorship.
With a line 1900 miles long. dis
tinguishable for the greater part only
by steel posts, the problem of policing
the Mexican border is apparent.
Since Noah's flood no such catast-
rophe has cursed the earth as the
present European war.
Whatever their, prestige at home
Theodore Roosevelt's name COM
mands more respect in Europe than
that OF any other American citizen.
The season for the rural picnic
with it's incidental killings will soon
be upon US again.
The United States government
obligingly sends its army into Mexico
to punish Carranza's enemies for
him.
Before the old men now living,
whose memories run back close to
the early settlement die off, we should
be glad to sec an Ohio county histori-
cal society organized to produce a
history of the county to run serially
through one Of our county papers.
The story of the early settlement Of
the towns. the history of the old
churches and lodges, and the origin
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

When you have visitor or go Wis
iting call or write us. We are al
ways hungry for news and while your
item will be read by the multitudes
no one will know how we got It..
Don't let modesty interfere with your
help in making this paper live
sheet. Address communications to
news desk.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

The lecture of Wood Briggs at Col
iege Hall Monday night was enjoyed
by large audience. Mr.. Briggs
features story telling and has some
thing in his stock to please all class
es. He was formerly Central City
boy and people of this section are
pleased to see him making good on
the platform.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
BEADS ODDLY STRUNG.
(By j. II. Thomas.)

If the profiigate waste in America
kitchens was conserved all the hun
cry of the nation could be bountifully
fed.
The most laconic summing up of
the philosophy of human conduct is
the scriptural declaration, "The
Wages of Sin is Death"
The wretched condition of the
Worlds poor can never be corrected
until cooperation succeeds the pres
ent wasteful system of competition.
But the time is not yet ripe.
What boots it to the soldier who
sleeps beneath the debris Of the bat
ties wreck how turns the battles
tide. He has played with death and
lost.
II is predicted that when the Eu-
ropean war is over and the fires Of
hate are burned out there will kindle
from the dying embers religious
awakening that will astonish the
world.
Notwithstanding the well advertis-
ed celestial triumph of the lowly
Lazarus his type is still the despised
of earth.
o, dove of peace! How few the ma
tions now Swallowed by thy wings.
Within the last half-dozen years
China has changed its form of gov
eminent from an empire to a republic
from republic back to an empire and
is now changing It back to republic,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Get out your last years fishing
tackle. Go to the River and try 1t
awhile, then come by Petty's and get
a mess of those fresh Reel Foot Lake
cats and buffalo. Fresh shipment in
Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
Fiscal Court to Act.

In speaking of the final decision,
County Judge Lancaster stated this
afternoon that he was glad that the
case had been settled, as it envolv-
ed a question over which there SEEM
ed to be difference of opinion among
the best legal talent. Judge Lam
caster stated that when the fiscal
court met in April, he expected that
everything pertaining to the selling
of the bonds and the amount of
money to be expended this year
would be threshed out before the
court adjourned. "Under the law"
said Judge Lancaster, "the court may
expend 100000 for road purposes
and sell bonds to that amount, as
the people voted on that proposition.
The rate of interest that the bonds
will bear will also be determined,
and the bonds may mature any time
after five years from the date OF
their issue and before the expiration
of 80 years."
The court will probably advertise
the bonds for sale, which is customa-
ry in cases of this kind, and Judge
Lancaster and the members of the
court will expect a nice premium on
the bonds, there being great de-
mand for them at this time among
eastern capitalists.
Judge Lancaster said that he did
not know how much money would
be spent this year, but that he did
not believe it would be more than
100000. The roads to be improv-
ed will also have to be determined
at the meeting Of the fiscal court.
--Owensboro Inquirer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. w. s. Tinsley has accepted the
position as business manager on the
staff of the Hartford Republican, Mr..
Allison Barnett being the editor. Mr..
Tinsley was formerly County Court
Clerk, which position he filled with
ability and success. He is a good
business man and eminently qualified
for his new task.-Hartford Herald.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. w. F. Shifflette is installing
bottling works machinery in the Tay-
lor building on Center street. The
new business will be operated under
the name of the Ohio County Bottling
Works. Several weeks ago it was
stated in this column that the Nall
building would be used but the plans
we're later changed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
The Hostess Who Interrupts.

Some of the kindest and best Of
women are so occupied with planning
for our creature comfort they almost
forget to attend to our conversation.
This inattention, however praise
worthy its cause, is not fiattering.
I was once at table with foreign
missionary who was being entertain
ed at Sunday dinner in the hospitable
and kindly house where I was stay
ing at the time. This missionary had
travelled much and had many thrill
ingly exciting and some amusing
stories to tell us.
But our hospitable hostess was
anxious that her visitor should eat
really good dinner. She enjoyed
his stories, but always with one eye
on his plate. Just as we were all
eagerly listening for the most en-
thralling bit of one adventure came
an interruption from our hostess,
who addressed her husband reproach-
fully across the table: John, you're
neglecting Mr.. Blank, I'm sure he
would take little more meat If you
asked him."
Then, after the recital of a little
story to which, I thought, she had
seemed to listen with some interest.
she murmured, absently: Eyes, very
nice, wasn't it?" And then, with
fervor: "But do let me persuade you
to have some fruit!"
1t really was amusing to watch the
face of that poor missionary. / did
so wish IL had been possible to take
asi9e ny hostess-onc of the kindest
women who ever hreathed-and tell
her that the dear. coed man would
be infinitely ia!lie- II she'd only
allow him to eat less and talk more.
It's good thing 10 have passion
for the truth, but hostess may make
her guests feel uncomfortable IL 81,
gets into the i,abi. Of correcting each
slight inaccIracy tia. crops up in The
little stories tolc by members of Ter
fauily and friends
A house 1 know. where live three
charming sisters.is quite given over
t. this habit Two Of the sisters are
witp'vs and have married daughters
woh often visit this home with Their
chi. ,ren Tie guests at their tabl,
oft al find them: ca es feeling dis
tressed and uncomfc rtable, for ~
conversation is punctuated by correc-
lions interposed by one sister and
another in the interest of truth.
For instance, we are quite carried
away by a description Of country
walk given by one Of the daughters.
It is almost possible to see the won
derful purple haze of the bluebells
in the distance and to glory in the
golden splendor of the landscape
when suddenly comes Aunt Mary's
gentle interruptions: my dear. not
FIVE miles. I'm sure Harry said 1t
was only three to the corner of the
wood"
This habit of putting people right
is an annoying one and should be
avoided sedulously by the tactful hos
tess. The friends gathered round
our table want to hear the little sto-
ry; they don't really care when It
happened or just how far away the
scene was set.
- -~-------
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Commemorative Attorney G. e.
Smith returned Saturday from Cal
houn, where he had been in attend
ance at the Mclean Circuit Court.
There were seven convictions at this
term. The docket was cleaned in
a week, an unusually short time for
the number of cases tried.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

making a big success in his early
years and It is expected that he will
have large congregation to hear
him here.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

After April 1st you will be fined If
you allow your chickens to run at
large. U. S. Carson has a car load of
the best poultry wire. Also car of
American Wire Fencing for the field
fence. 39tf
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

The indicated West Kentucky
Seminary basket ball team will en-
gage the champion Mi-Mo-Mus team
of Louisville at Beaver Dam Satur-
day night. This will be a scorcher.
See II.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

County Farm Demonstrators Brow
der returned from Russellville Sun
day, where he was called on account
of the death of his brother. DR.. Robt.
w. Browder.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. Sidney Williams has resigned
his position as head clerk of Hers
Grocery and left yesterday for Wal
ly, Tenn, where he has a position as
commissary clerk.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Hunter. Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Black. Sheriff and
Mrs. S. o. Keown, Messrs. p. b.
Taylor and Berry Taylor attended
the funeral of Mr.. w. p, Leach at
Liberty Wednesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Col. George w. Balm, of Lexing-
ton, KY. the noted Kentucky ora
tor. will lecture at college hall,
Fordsville, KY, at p. m, Monday
evening, April 3. Subject--"If
Could Live Life Over" 39t1
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
Higher court HOLDS
ROAD ELECTION VALID
DAvIEss COUNTY MAY NOW SELL
BONDS AND BUILD GOOD
ROADS.

Frankfort. KY, March 24.-The
court OF appeals today affirmed the
decision of Judge Slack of the Daviess
circuit court in holding the validity
of the Daviess county bond issue of
100000 for the construction of
roads and bridges. In the opinion
II is held that 1t requires only a ma
jority of votes cast to carry the cleo
ton.
The decision of the court of .ap-
peals now settles the question as to
the validity of the election, and the
sale of bonds to construct roads and
bridges in Daviess county. The only
remaining thing is for the fiscal court
to proceed with sale of bonds and
make preparation for the construc-
ton work that will be outlined at
the meeting of the court on April 4
next.
The decision of the higher court
in affirming Judge Slack was fully
expected by the attorneys represent
ing Cation, who brought the suit in
behalf of himself and other taxpayers
of the county to enjoin the usual of
the bonds, and by number of other
leading attorneys at the bar who had
on former occasions expressed the
opinion that only majority vote,
was necessary, as it was claimed dur
ing the campaign prior to the cleo
ton held last June.
This question was practically set
tied in a decision rendered in case
from Fayette county several weeks
ago, in which the court undertook to
point out the law and construction
of the statute governing the holding
of elections pertaining to bond is
sues.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
For Sale.-One pair of good work
mules, harness and wagon.
asia EZRA GORMAN,
Beaver Dam, Ky.

Breaking Plows, Vulcan Chilled,
Blue Bird and New Ground Flows at
reduced prices.
w. e. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. w. ID. Moore returned to New
York Monday after visit to relatives
in Hartford and Elizabethtown. He
was accompanied to Louisville by his
father. Mr.. w. H. Moore, where the
latter submitted to a minor opera
ton.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Pay your Taxes now and avoid the
penalty.
HOOKER WILLIAMS,
Collector.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Reports from MIR. Garfield Barnard.
who has been dangerously i'll at his
home in Millport for several days, in
dicate that he is some better. While
suffering from complications rheuma-
tism is Mr.. Barnard's worst ailment.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mail me your orders for high grade
Acid Phosphate-16 per cent-$1.00
per 100 lbs. Corn, Wheat and Dat
grower $3.50 per 100 lbs. Golden
Leaf Tobacco grower $1.25 per 100
lbs, at car.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. w. II. Parks was in Owensboro
Wednesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Roy Gabbart, 17-year-old boy
preacher. will preach at the Baptist
Church in Hartford Wednesday night.
This young owensboro minister is
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Judge John b. Wilson was in Lou
isville Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Call at Ellis Milling Co. and see
the Aluminium cook vessels.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Miss Maud Maddox, of Beaver Dam
is the guest Of Mrs. w. G. Blanken-
ehiD
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
For Sale.

For Sale
An invalid chair. Apply at this
office. SstS
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mrs. II. p. Taylor visited relatives
In Lexington this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. C. v. Boiling, of shreve, was in
town Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
l., H. & E. r. r. TINE TABLE.

NJ, II. & e. II. II. TINE TABLE.
South Bound. No. lis
Due at Hartford. .......S:45 q. m.
North Bound, No. liz
Due at Hartford. -. .5:h5 p. m.
(Both mixed Trains.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY. MARCH 81.

L., H. & ST. L. n. r. TIME TABLE.
No. 113 due at Ellmitch 1892 p. m.
No. 10 due at Ellmitch 1880 a. m.
No. 112 Lv. Eiimitch :. 3:40 p. m.
Ar. Irvington, :. 1886 p. m.
Lv. Irvington .. 5:56 p. m.
y Ar. Louisville 7:40 p. m.
No. III Lv. Louisville :. S:35 a. m.
Ar. Irvington ..10:06 a. m.
Lv. Irvington ..10:40 a. m.
Ar. Ellmitch -. 1904 p. m.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-03-31
sstsS

d. l.. d. SANDERFUR,
39t3 Beaver Dam, Ky.