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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
Inactivity Causes Constipation.

Lack of exercise In the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and listless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this
condition at mce with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, mild laxative that
relieves the congested intestines
without gripping. A dose before re-
firing will assure you a full and easy
in the morning. Csc at
your Druggist. 2
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09

severe pains III my
back and sides until
! became 80 weak 1
could hardly walk
from chair 70 chair,
and got so nervous
j would jump at the
slightest noise. 1
was entirely unfit
10 do my house,
work, I was giving
up hope Of ever be-
ing well, when my
aiatep asked ma 10
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
The Comeback.

The dean of a Western university
was told by the students that the
cook at the dining hall was turning
out food not IL to eat" The dean
ummoned the delinquent. lectured
him on his shortcomings, and
threatened him with dismissal unless
conditions were bettered.
sir" said the cook. you oughtn't
Ia place so much importance on what
he young men tell you about my
meals. They come to me in just the
same way about your lectures. -
Williamsport Grit.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
The Best Recommendation.

The strongest recommendation any
article may receive is favorable
word from the user. II is the recon-
mendations of those who have used
Il that makes Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy so popular. Mrs. Amanda
Gierhart. Waynesfeld. Ohio. writes,
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my family of and on
for twenty years and II has never
failed to cure a cough or cold" OBJ
tainable everywhere. IN
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09

Glenn G. Curtiss is building a nam
Der of large commercial aerial craft
at his Hammondsport, ". Y, plant,
which are TO be used next summer
between Long Branch and Atlantic
UIty and return, to carry scenic
route" parties.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
TRUCE IS SOUGHT
IN WET-DRY fight
HOLSTERS, SICK OF sQUABBLE,
EYE BRUCE BILL OF
ILLINOIS.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 3.--With
the State of Indiana following the
example of its sister State on the
north and listed as the newest men,
Der of the dry" colony In the Unit
ed States, members of both the liber-
al and conservative element in Hoos-
icrdom are wondering just how eff
fcctive the new law will amply in
stamping out the liquor traffic for
good. The greatest agitation in In
diana has been against the sale of
whisky, brandy and gin and It is
doubtful II any State Legislature will
ever tolerate its use again.
However, both the liberals and
conservatives in reviewing the "ature
of the prohibition bill just passed by
the Indiana Legislature are of the
opinion that the liquor battle is far
from over. There has been too bit
ter fight waged to allow It to be
dropped at the first victory OF the
'drys." Two years off another Leg
islature will be confronted with the
same issue; the courts will be ap-
pealed to, and the war will continue
over and over again.
Interested In Bruce Bill.
II is for this reason that so much
interest is being centered in the Ii
quor problem in Illinois, where simi-
lar conditions exist. The Bruce bill
Of that State which is aimed to be
sane and scientific solution of the
liquor evil, with its ten per cent al
cohol clause, Is attracting wide
spread attention thruout Indiana
Like in the sister State of Illinois,
there are many people in this Com
monwealth who are neither wet"
nor dry" aud are sick and tired of
the whole squabble. They are anx-
ious TO see what action will be taken
by the Illinois Assembly in the Bruce
bill with its limited measure in al
lowing beer and light wines only.
There is no question but that there
is a strong sentiment against the sale
Of whisky in Indiana, but q perma-
nent solution is what is wanted by
the element which is classed as Meth
er wet" nor dry"
Would Destroy Each Other.
The viewpoint is taken here that
the saloonist and the anti-saloonist
Is out to destroy each other on a no
| quarter basis. Others are of the
opinion that the mild stimulants TAX
! IN with meals or consumed slowly in
friendly associations are not the root
of the real curse. 1t is for this reas-
On that they are interested especial
y in Vie new innovation being
brought to the front in Illinois by the
Bruce bill and its ten per cent regu-
lation clause.
II the Bruce bill is passed by the
Illinois Legislature there il strong
possibility that 1t may pave the way
for future action in the State of In
diana. II success there, and after
passage will bring the liquor ques-
ton to a settlement without being
brought up year after year. It is like
ly to find thousands Of friends In
Hoosierdom who are DESTROYS of a
permanent settlement of the SQUAD
BILE which has extended over a score
of years..
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
Mary Maneuyeresi,

LITTLE Mary sat on the front steps
as Mr.. Mason. friend of the fami-
y,
"Pm four years old to-day" Mary
challenged.
-Four years oil Mr.. Mason mar
velc' Guess III have to spank
you"
ION, no. you cant. I'm sittin' on
it," w ~rn7 Narv
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
crime IS Sequel
TO COLOR Change
MAN NOW BLACK AWAITING EN-.
EuTION WAS ONCE WHITE,
SHE SAYS.
WOMAN BARES SECRET
nsclarcs Alleged Slayer Given To
Syrian By Parents When-Skin
Takes Dark Hue.

Syracuse, n. Y. Feb. John
Nelson" mysterious man and al
legged slayer, who reads Shakespeare
while he awaits execution in a cell ut
Tunkhannock, Pa, has been ident,-
fed by a woman as white man
whose entire life was changed when
his skin turned black.
Such is the story, at least. the
Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will
hear from the lips OF a Syracuse wo-
man who keeps her identity secret.
She says Nelson's" name is Den
ME Hermann, and that she cared
for him as a boy. She declares she
knows where his relatives are living.
Indicted For Murder.
Nelson" has been indicted for the
murder of J. NJ. Sickler, OF Mill City.
ia. Since his arrest he has shroud-
I'd his identity with mystery, except
TO tell the authorities his right
name is not Nelson"
Hermann. according to the story
now told. was born in New Orleans,
and brought TO New York by his par
ents when youth. When his skin
began 10 assume an olive hue. his
mother passed him OF as a Hebrew.
the, Syracuse woman asserts. and
placed him in a Jewish school.
His skin continued to grow dark
er. and Mrs. Hermann transferred
him TO another school.
Disappeared From Home.
He disappeared when Is years OF
age. and for years wandered about
Lima and other Ohio cities.
When he was completely black. he
returned TO New York. and for n time
lived at the family residence. Then
he disappeared. and was not again
heard from. His sisters Alice and
Louise. and brother Felix, give him
up rs dead.
The crime for which Nelson" is
sentenced to die is one OF the strang-
est in criminal annals.
Attempted Judges Life.
The night OF October 80, 1915, no
walked into Mill City. Pa. On a
street corner Judge Robert West
lake. J. NJ. Sickler and Frank Farm
ham stood talking. Nelson" walk
ed slowly by.
Suddenly a cloud passed over the
moon and a strong beam of its light
struck him full in the face. He
turned his head. whipped oat a
knife. and attacked Judge Westlake.
Sickler sprang between the two and
was stabbed in the heart. The 9TH
er two men were wounded
He was sentenced TO die on jan
uary s. but a respite was granted
to permit action by the pardon
board.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
Rely on british Fleet.

What would be our situation to-
day If the English navy were not
between us and Cerm0ny?" he wont
on. "Can we afford to rely on the
protection of another nation al
ways? Would we wish to do SO?
We ought not to make this a temper
airy matter. We ought to adopt
measures to make us independent"
The navy we shall doubtless in
crense In power and efficiency with
all dispatch. But the army IN likely
to DO of mushroom growth unies we
look ahead. Il is said we cannot
well use an army In this war or all
suesses, that limiting the extent of
demands of war Is the least reiia-
bic. We must resolutely form u
strong army"
Another lesson OF the situation, he
said, is that a general European war
Is certain 60 involve us and that for
avoiding war an international policy
must be organized OF which the Unit
cd States must prepare 60 assume a
just share OF the burdens.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
TAFT favURS Plan
IF LUNSGRIPT ton
DECLARES PRESENT ENTHUSI-
ASSN RvPENS TIME FOR PAS
SAGE OF MEASURE.

New York, Feb. 5.-Conscription
TO build up an army for the country's
defense now the war is on us" ard
for the future as woU WOO r1-n.n+~1
here by former President William II
TAFT in an address ga tLC .la-.a I'D
enforce peace before the Brooklyn
Institute OF Arts and Sciences.
stirred as the people are by en-
thusiasm" at the break with Ger
many, they would support a conscrip-
lion measure, MIR. Taft believed, not
only TO meet the present situation,
but for the future after the war
shall end"
Needed Ia Discipline Young Men
CONSUMPTION until now, he said,
has been of doubtful expedleney, be
cause the popular opposition might
have halted all plans for reasonable
preparedness. CONSUMPTION Is need
ed to discipline our native young
rnen and to teach them respect COR au-
thOrity," he said ut is needed TO
teach our millions of newly created
40 ~ ,ney re by
enthusiasm, spurred as they are by
.ressify. they would sup
port congress in enacting a conscrip-
g. av 'iug provision not only
~ -" U~"~ent ~ 'o- the future
after the war shall end"
A wholly volunteer system, he said,
r. .. DOVER Of the country's
youth anxious to sacrifice themselves
nd leave5 behind those who can on.
ly he dragged in by ultimate resort
to law"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
THE LADIES HOME JOURNAL.
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST
and THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

wish 10 secure the spare time OF a
mau or woman to act as local repre-
sentative in Hartford and vicinity.
looking after the renewals OF their
many subscriptions in this section,
and Introducing these publications
to new readers. Payment will be
made In salary and commission. Pre-
vious experience is desirable but not
essential. For details address. with
references. Box 654, THE CURTIS
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Independ-
ence Square, Philadelphia. 17t2
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
mrs. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia Z.
pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
suffered from female trouble, with
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
constructive peace.

The present situation, he said
should ter IN the absolute necessity
for military preparedness for self
protection. We have no desire, ne
said, for difficulties with Germany
and hive done her no wrong, yet,
she, In violation OF our rights, pro-
posed TO do that which, IL We value
our honor ard orr vital interests, we
must resist ~ force. There Is moth
Ing else FOR a sclf-resDeciing nation
OF moral principle to do, he declar-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
.er the war shall end"
Ono Year Compulsory Service.

why not equaliZe the burden at
once" he asked. "Place it on all.
Require Mt least years service with
the colors from every man between
10 end "a This need not interfere
with the capable men under 40.
Such CONSUMPTION would furnish q
permnnert trained force from the
BODY of TIE entire people to supply
an ade0uatc defense whenever de-
fense IS necessary"
In OrC0'~@ his remarks on con-
scription which were in the nature of
a preface 20 his PREPARED ad1rCss on
the lc"Trc . enforce peace. Mr..
Tart SAID r0 had loon asked 70 talk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03

Ice. Secret service men reported that
he has been watched ever since he has
returned home.
DR. Walter Matthey, according to the
secret service men, has also been care
fully watched since the United States
has declared war. Attorney Fred Yoll-
mer, who was formerly county attor-
ney for Scott county, is also well
known in Davenport. Mr.. vollmer has
also been watched by secret service
men on several occasions for the atti-
tude he has taken on the war question.
Willis, 1t is claimed, did not become
actively engaged in the anti-war ana
CONSUMPTION propaganda until the
Wallace lecture. Miller, it is claimed.
has also been among the number OF
Davenporters who has been watched
by federal agents. Miller. who Is en-
ployed by the Sieg Iron Company as
a bookkeeper, resides at 7271a Mar
auette street. Wiese is employed IN
the office of Attorney William Hoersch
and resides at S04 West Seventh street.
Trials in October.
The indictment of the men means
that they must now stand trial IN the
United States district court. The trial
of the cases will probably come up in
October altho it is possible that Judge
Wade may call special session be-
fore the regular term of court opens
Penalties for violation Of the esplon-
age law are a $4,000 fine or twenty
wears Imprisonment or both.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
TO scRUTfNIzE EXEMPTIONS.
Actions Of Local Boards Now Made
Liable to Appeal.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Agents of the
federal government have been appoint
ed in each Of the 1887 local exemp-
ton districts in the United States to
appeal not only the exemption cases
on the ground Of dependents but also
any other cases whenever, in the opin-
ion of the agent, the best interest OF
the government and justice to other
registrants will make such appeals de-
sirable. ~.
These government agents, it is ex-
planned IN a ruling from the provost
marshal generals office sent to the dis
trict appeal boards, are to look out Tor
the interest Of "the other fellow IN
the tremendous task of selecting the
men who must risk their lives Tor the
welfare of the country.
"Over and above the interests Of the
government as SUCH says the ruling
there is a substantial measure IN
which every registered person and, IN
deed every member Of the community
has a real interest in each exemption
or discharge granted by local board.
Registered men have placed them
selves at the disposition of their coun-
try. Since the obligation and duty OF
all was equal, the order in which these
men are to he called had to be deter
mined by lot. Once that order Is de-
ternined each man has an interest IN
it's maintenance.
whenever thru lack Of full infor-
nation or otherwise a man is mprop-
erly exempted or discharged by
local board, other men whose time has
not yet come must be called for ser
vice. There should be a method by
which such other persons can present
facts in their knowledge which IN
dictate that an exemption or discharge
by a local board is not in the best IN
terests Of the nation or that 1t injuri-
ously affects other persons
To accomplish this and to appear
cases will be the work OF the federal
agents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
U. s. SHIPS PLEASING SIGHT,.
People Flock to Palisades to View De-
stroyers in British Waters.


Associated Press Correspondence
Base American Flotillas in Britlsh
Waters, July 2S.-Atop a steep accll' :
ity that skirts the harbor Of this port
much like the Palisades on the HUI
son river. hundreds of villagers ana
folk from a nearby city gather each
night to watch the American destroy
ers-the trim little fighting shlps
Uncle Sam has sent across the Az
lantic to combat the submarines. On
a peaceful, beautiful moonlight nlshl
these people have a picture or silent
activity that Is hard to beat.
From their high perch the people
can see for several miles a vast ex-
panse of hills and water that make
wonderful setting for the fighting craft
at their feet. The British and Amer1-
can sailors on shore leaves bring their
girls I'D there and men and women
trundle baby carriages from miles
around to watch the silent ships. IL
has come to be one Of the most popular
walks in the country; even the rali-
roads run week end excursions to the
spot bringing hundreds of holiday
clad boys and girls from great dis
tancee to see the Americans.
Up to certain hour the ships are
outlined in the darkness by many
lights. But all the time there is
scene Of activity on board and In the
water. The bluejackets with their
little white caps seem to be always
moving about motor dories dart here
and there among the ships, orders are
called out and occasionally Is heard
the shrill warning of the horn on the
dories. Always the dories are running
from ship to shore, loaded with men
going on leaves or returning to ship.
Wireless and searchlights which at
night replace the flag signals ana
semaphores are exchanging messages
and lights on board each ship flicker
I'D and out in Morse code.
In the midst of all this is heard the
strains Of string music-guitars. BAN
Jos and violins-which seem to be ia
vorites with the American boys. From
the deck of the supply or mother ship,
which boasts a string orchestra or
fifteen pieces. Hawaiian melodies en-
chant the music lovers on shore. From
other ships music comes from the
monographs, with which every ship in
the flotillas is supplied. On week ends
many Of the. townspeople crowd into
small boats about the destroyers in
their anxiety to get as close as possible
to the music. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
w. 8. SEELEY MAKES VALUABLE
DONATION TO MOUNT PLEAS.
ANT COLLEGE,
"Y" BUILDING TO be
CONVERTED INTO poRMiToRY
Structure Costing $4,000 to Be Used
as Home for Men studsnts-sssIey
Adds $4,000 in cash to Building Gift
college Must Raise Additional
100000 to Meet Requirements.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times-Republican
Mount Pleasant, Aug. 3.--At a spe-
lial called meeting of the board OF
trustees, Hon. w. B. Seeley, Of Mount
Pleasant, today announced the gift OF
property and money in the value OF
100000, to Iowa Wesleyan College,
This is by far the largest single gift
ever made to Iowa Wesleyan and Is
one Of the largest individual contribu-
tons ever made to education in the
state of Iowa. The property consists
of the Seeley memorial building, which
was erected by Hon. w. B. Seeley in
honor of the memory Of his brother,
George Lincoln Seeley, ten years age
at q cost of 100000. 1t has long held
the distinction of being the finest as
ISOLATION building in a town the size
of Mount Pleasant in the world.
Along with the building goes cash
contribution Of $4,000. This gift Is
made with the express understanding
that an additional 100000 be raised by
the college to match it. This .condl-
ton was formally accepted and ratified
by the trustees and the board of dl-
rectors yesterday afternoon. the
building will be remOdeled to some ex-
tent and will be made into men
dormitory and gymnasium. Chris RAW,
of Ottumwa; w. J. Steckel, of Bloom
field, and H A. Cole. Of Chicago, ne
gotiated the gift.
This will be long felt need at Iowa
Wesleyan as the housing Of the men
has latterly become serious problem.
The Y M. C. A. memberships will be
honored until their expiration and al
ter that time arrangements VIII De
made to provide the gymnasium anu
bathing facilities for the men ana par
ticularly the high school boys OF Mount
Pleasant. Dormitories will be provlo-
ed for approximately eighty men. Inc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03

that is required is an old blanket hung
over line AMI well soaked with water.
Sprinkle the mustard seed on one-half
Of the blanket and the cress on tho
other, and in two weeks time You Will
have crop ready for the table."
In addition to growing salads on his
blankets and fiannels, Professor Jeggles
is reported to have engaged in near
mortal combat with the janitor Of tho
apartment house in which he lived.
The professor was given to planting
seeds on his wallpaper. He dampened
the walls until the paper was PUPPY.
and then sprinkled the seeds over u
In the steam heated rooms his crops
grew in double quick time. But the
janitor stopped him.
Professor Jegglee Is on his way to
the Fiji islands to study the flora ana
fauna there. He did not leave his adj
dress te BY tG 3i.4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
A Personal Question.

A party Of strangers were visiting
at the college 1t was in the late fal
and the air was crisp and cold. One OF
the members of the party, charming
young woman, was escorted thru the
grounds by learned but very much
preoccupied professor. Suddenly two
members of the track team, accoutreo
for their sport. passed them
TITS dreadfully cold,' remarked the
young woman, with dainty shiver as
she gazed after the runners, ito be
without stockings"
The professors mind, deep in con-
of the fourth dimension,
was attracted by the sound Of the girls
voice.
Then why" he asked, absently, did
you take them off ?'-Youth's Com
panion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03

college 7. NJ d. A. will also be housed
in this building and carry on it, work
from there.
Will Make Modern sDormitory.
The dormitorys thus provided will
perhaps be the most complete pos
sessed by any Iowa college. Besides
the rooms which will be completely
furnished there will be baths and
showers for each OF the three floors IN
addition to the large marble baths.
showers, pool and gymnasium In the
basement.
Mr.. Seeley the dono-, has been q
long time friend Of Iowa Wesleyan, as
sisting In numerous other financial
campaigns. He has been actively
identified with the board of trustees
as a member for the past seven years.
This large gift coming so closely upon
the recent $500, 900 campaign for en-
dowment is eloquent of the growing
confidence that men Of wealth and In
fuence have In the future Of Iowa
wesleyan. Mr.. Seeley gives the $1O,ooo
in cash with the expressed stipulation
that it is to be used as the last $1O,O00
on the $4,000 apportionment UNDER
taken by Henry county to complete
their share Of the original half million
of new endowment. This will leave
$4,000 Of that amount to be raised.
This will be actively undertaken at
once.
Members Of the board are confident
there will be little difficulty in secur-
ing the additional 100000 from tho
constituency of the Iowa conference.
With the completion of this sum Wes-
leyan will have 100000 of productive
endowment in addition to a plant rea-
sonably estimated at 100000. Within
a period of two years the resources OF
the college will have grown from
s45O, 900 to $1,100,O00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
Good Christians.

A traveller who believed himself to
be the sole survivor Of a shipwreck
upon a cannibal isle, hid for three days
in terror Of his life. Driven out by
hunger, he discovered a thin wisp OF
smoke rising from a club Of bushes in
land, and crawled carefully to study
the type Of savage about it. Just as he
reached the clump, he heard voice
say: "Why in hell did you play that
card?" He dropped on his knees and
devoutly raising his hands, cried:
THANK God, they are Christians
Everybody's Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-03
Not too Unconscious.

A slater who was engaged upon the
roof of house fell from the ladder
and lay in an unconscious state npun
the pavement One of the pedestrians
who rushed to the aid of the poor man
CHANGED to have a flash Of spirits in his
pocket and began to pour little down
his throat.
Easy, man, easy" said man look
ing on, "or you'll choke him.
The Unconscious" slater slowly
opened his eyes and said quietly
Pour away. sir, pour away; you're
doin fine" 3