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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
RECENT ECONOMICAL
CONVICT ROAD BUILD
ING IN CALIFORNIA

The successful use OF convicts on
California road work has been re-
ported from time to time but some
definite figures OF the economies OBJ
tanned by such work have recently
been made public by Charles F.
Stern, of the State Highway Com
missioners. About 33 miles of diff
cult mountain road have been recent
ly finished in Mendocima county. The
engineers estimated that the work
would cost from $685., 900 10 $780,
900; it was completed FOR 100000,
q most unusual instance in these
days when estimates are so frequent
ly overrun. The grading required
the moving Of about 100000 yards of
material. over half oe it rock. which
the engineers figured would cost
about 10 cents yard to handle. Con-
vict labor cut that cost nearly in half.
In reaching the actual costs. every
item of expense is included, clothing,
transportation, food, camp equipment
and medical attention. The cost of
guarding is not included Cor the rea-
son that il California tho convict
road camps are honor camus. and
the representatives Of the prison are
unaTmed, their duties being super
visorv. The men are treated like
free laborers. on and off duty. and
the result of this policy was summed
up by Mr.. Stern as follows: Gun
questionably this system, sanely and
alphabetically handled. means the
building Of manv hundreds c. miles
of roads that could not otherwise be
built, at a saving of many thousands
of dollars in the cost Of construc-
ton"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
ARKANSAS TENANT FARMERS
TO BUY LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

Tenant farmers of Arkansas, who
in previous years have found it diff
ficult to make both ends meet, are
this year going to be liberal buyers of
Liberty Bonds" said H. A. Morrison,
cashier of the Bank of Commerce,
Earl, Crittenden County, Arkansas.
A ten-million dollar cotton crop in
his county alone explains why this is
to come about. Mr.. Morrison said that
his fellow citizens were showing such
enthusiasm in the new bond issue that
he came to st. Louis to arrange to
supply them with bonds.
Heretofore" said Mr.. Morrison, "the
proceeds of the annual harvest WAS
not sufficient to maintain the farmers
until the next crop could be harvest.
ed, and it was the custom in April to
begin buying food and other necessi,
ties on credit. Ike result was that in
the fall it usually took about all the
farmer got for his crop to pay his
debts and get through the winter.
This year it is different. The
planters are going to get from 30 10
40 cents pound for cotton, whereas
before they only got from to 10
cents"
"One fine thing about these bonds
is that the farmer can use them as
legal tender. In case they need money
they will find their war bond invest,
ment readily negotiable"
Crittenden County's allotment is
$4,000, but Mr.. Morrison is going to
try to dispose OF $l35, 900 worth there.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
PURCHASER OF LIBERTY
:" BOND D0UBLY REWARDED

Purchasers of Government Bonds Of
the second Liberty Loan of 1917 will
derive much comfort from the invest
ment, first, because of the feeling that
they are helping the government, and
second, because of the material bene-
fits accruing from the interest paid
every six months on the bonds.
Thrift is a virtue more honored in
the breach than in the observance in
this country, and the preacher of thrift
is likely to talk to unwilling ears.
For so many years Americans have
been conscious of their extravaganza,
and even somewhat proud of it. that
they have a feeling that it would be
unworthy for them to skimp.
One of the attractive features of
the Liberty Bonds is that the pur-
chaser will not have to keep them I'M
I'll they become due, but can get his
money back by selling the bonds any
day. But the great comfort that the
purchaser will have. will be derived,
first, from the thought that he has
helped his government in its hour
of need, and second. that the money
will be working for him days. nights
and holidays. and that every six
months II will prove that fact by a
cash payment.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
jim DALE
BY Ellis Parker Butler.

Young Jimmy Dale. across our street,
Is Just gawky lad.
He grew so fast. the doctors said,
His heart was mighty bad;
They wouldn't let him do much work
Or any hearty play.
But. Just the same. they drafted Jim,
And Jim has gone away.
Jim was a sort OF great. big kid,
And fooling all the while;
So. when they ordered him to camp,
He went there with a smile.
Jim Dale is in the army now.
Lank legs. bum heart and all,
To fight like other drafted men
That got the country's call.
God. yes! Jim's heart may drop him dead
Or he may live to be
Shot all to pieces 'over there
What odds to you or meg
BY thunder! it's these odds TO you!-
II kids like Jim can go.
With smiles. 10 fight our wars for us
We can put up the dough.
II We can buy bond or two
And DON'T. while Jim. poor cuss.
Goes smiling off TO death or wounds
Then hell's too good for us.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
CONFIDENT OF VICTORY.
American Patriots Extend Their
Greetings to Pershing.

Washington.-Con in an ul-
innate GLORIOUS victory for Ameri-
can arms over German autocracv is
expressed in an open letter address,
ed to Gen. John Pershing, comman-
der Of the United States expedition
airy force. by the national committee
of patriotic societies conveying Lib
erty Loan Day greetings and pledg-
es of material assistance to the
American commander and his men.
The communication, made public
here today. is signed by Lieut.. Gen.
S. B. M. Young, U. S. A., retired.
honorary chairman, and Edward
Harding, chairman &C the executive
committee.
"On this day designated By Presi-
dent Wilson as Liberty Day when
every city and hamlet, Americans,
rich and poor. Of every race and
creed. are rallying to the financial
support Of the country by buying
Liberty bonds" the letter reads. 1--WE
the representatives of two million
Americans send our greetings to
you and to your army.
each message which we receive
orr soldiers and their I'M
hurried, scientific training causes us
to await with ever-increasing con-
fidence for ultimate glorious victory.
"You are fighting our battles for
us. We, therefore. regard with con-
tempt those who refuse to lend their
to the government and thus
support you, when you and your men
so freely offer your lives upon the
altar os the nations need. You are
fighting in a noble cause. the cause
not only of democracy, but for the
safety Of every man. woman and
child in the United States, ..-..-....
owe pledge ourselves to give you
that material assistance which you
so urgently require and so richly |
deserve.
"Americans will forever be CRATE
-ul for the victory YOU will achieve
'or this world"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
FARMER TO HELP MAINTAIN
--- FREEDOM He HELPED WIN

In the first Liberty Loan Cam
pagn, many of the farmers of the
country were not reached, and sub
scriptions from the rural committees
were few.
There were several reasons for this,
the foremost of which was that the
loan was put out in the spring. when
they were busy with their crops and
it was difficult for the canvassers to
interview them.
Then, too, they had to borrow mon
ey for their planting. Now their crops
in, and at the present high price of
food stuffs they should have a large
sum Of money in their hands.
For a loan of a portion Of that
money, the Liberty Bond campaigners
are now appealing all over the coun-
try. The various farm bureaus and
societies are cooperating and good re-
suits are expected.
When liberty came to America the
farmer helped to bring it. He carried
the gun; he contributed unsparlngly
of his substance; he fed the armies.
In the present struggle for universal
liberty it is certain he will do no less.
He has already made splendid re-
Spouse to the demand for greater food
production. The first loan largely
overlooked the farmer the efforts
were concentrated in the cities.
The second campaign should give
every opportunity for farmers as in
dividuals and their organizations to
support the government in its financial
program. 1t is the highest expression
of Americanism that all the people
should help carry the common load
in this critical hour.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
MEATLESS-WHEATLESS
New York Restaurnteurs Pledge
Themselves to Economic.
BY Z. NJ. Gates.

Washington.-The hotels and res
taurants division OF the United
States food administration has re-
ceived a report from New York City
that out of 225 members of the So
ciety CO Restauranteurs. 224 have
adopted "meatless Tuesday
and a "wheatless Wednesday, 1t
was also reported that beginning
last Wednesday no wheat was used
in any French pastries and pies
served at the Biltmore. the Manhat-
tan and the Ansonia hotels. as well
as a number of other hotels in New
York City; rye, rice, chestnut and
potato flours were substituted.
When tea or coffee is served in
the rooms in some of the New York
City hotels, three pieces of sugar are
served to one person and five pieces
to two persons. All icing on pastry.
it was added. has been eliminated.
One New York City hotel supply
reports that since meatless
Tuesday has been inaugurated its
tonnage has dropped 10000 to a.
300 pounds as compared with the av-
erage Tuesday of August.
August is regarded as fair av-
erage, although it was less than the
heavy months of last fall.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
CORN PRODUCTS CONFERENCE.

Washinngton.-The country prin-
cipal manufacturers of corn pro-
ducts conferred with officials OF the
food administration regarding the
use of corn starch. corn syrup and
corn oil as war time substitutes for
wheat. sugar and fats. The huge
corn crop this year, it was pointed
out. would make it possible to pro-
vide cheap substitutes for many sta
pies that must be conserved. A spe-
cial committee was appointed to CO.
ordinate the work Of the industry
with that of the food administration.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
HOUR Of SACRIFICE
IS HER[-.]EDF|ElD
CABINET MEMBER DECLARES
EVERY MAN MUST AID IN
BEARING NATIONS LOAD.
MENACE Is STALKING ABROAD
Spirit Of Conquest Has Poisoned the
Very Soul Of German People-We
Must Unite Against the
Common Foe.

Secretary Redfeld in the strongest
letter he has written since the be.
ginning Of the second Liberty Bond
Campaign has sent to the employees
OF the Department of Commerce a
letter pointing out the absolute ne.
cessity for making almost any sacri-
fee in order to purchase a Liberty
Bond.
81 speak of the loan as calling for
sacrifice. 1t ought to be that. 1t is
in its essence sacred thing laid upon
the altar Of your country Secretary
Redfield says in his note.
ut can hardly be the mere lending
to the government of that which you
have to spare. Your own loyal sup
port, SO generously given to the first
Liberty Loan, may well make 1t impos-
sible now to make the second subscrip-
tons which are at once available. 1t
Is real sacrifice for which the coun-
try calls Mr.. Redheld continues.
He then reminds employees that a
menace has arisen in the world which
threatens all humnity. 1T has poi
soned the very soul Of the German
people and made the power which now
possesses them one whose rule is in
consistent with the peace of the world.
That evil power has shown itself and
its true nature in the deeds which
make the rape of Belgium a world hor-
TOR.
THE hideous record left behind by
German hands in their retreat in
northern France speaks eloquently of
the nature of the thing we fight This
evil thing opposes every ideal in which
Americans have been bred. It Is hos
tile to the spirit of free people; it
seeks to dominate them; it would by
force impose it's will upon them. 1t
is a cruel, ruthless force, and it will
get us if We do not destroy it," the
Secretary's letter continues.
Secretary Redfield then reminds the
workers that Americans stand today
beside the men of all races and all
faiths in common contest against
foe that threatens all.
ut is to take part, therefore, in a
great human-wide struggle that you
are called. It will require sacrifice,
as have said. The cause of the
sacrifice is a worthy one. and it will
not be made in vain," the Secretary
says in closing his letter, which be-
cause of it's touching appeal and gen.
uine good sense will be given wide
spread publicity throughout the United
States.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
SUCCESS OF LOAN VITAL
TO U. S., DECLARES M'AD0O

Failure OF the present or any sub
sequent issue of bonds during the war
with Germany would impair the credit
OF this country, with disastrous re-
suits. lis the warning being voiced by
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo in
his speaking tour of the country in
the interest Of the Second Liberty
Loan.
IF the credit Of the United States
is undermined" the Secretary de-
clares, "what is property worth to the
rich man; what is life worth to the
free INan?"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
THE LIBERTY BOND
BY N. WALTER MACINTYRE,
ST. Louis. Mo.

A Liberty Bond in every home
A feeling OF pride creates,
A Liberty Bond in every home
Means peace for United States.
A Liberty Bond In every home
Offsets what We abhor,
A Liberty Bond in every home
Win help to end the war.
A Liberty Bond in every home
Protects your home and land,
A Liberty Bond in every home
viii show just where you stand.
A Liberty Bond in every home
Is a bullseye kind of hit,
A Liberty Bond in every home
Is proof that you're doing your bit.
A Liberty Bond in every home
Is the Nations wish-0BEY!
A. Liberty Bond In every home
Subscribe for your own-TODAY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
TRIPLETS BORN TO HER
WHILE ABOARD TRAIN

Denver. Colo. Oct. 25.-Mrs. j. C.
Atkinson, of Seattle. WASH, became
the mother of triplets aboard a west
bound Rock Island train.
Two of the children were horn in
Kansas, and the third at Peconic sid
ing, Just across the Colorado line.
Mrs. Atkinson had been visiting in
the east. Mother and children are
well and now are at Colorado
Springs.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
Keg OF Pennies
is Exchanged for
$500 Loan in Bonds

Three years. ago j. Z. White
sides, who sells newspapers at FL
wardsyille. H., decided he wouh
save all the pennies he received,
lie accumulated kes of the coins,
which he kept in a cellar.
Last week he took she keg TO
bank and exchanged the pennies
'or $500 worth of Liberty Bonds.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
RECORD TOBACCO PRICE.
Sells at Winston Salem at S35.17
Per Hundred Pounds.

Winston-Salem, N. C.-The Win
ston Leas Tobacco market smashed
all previous known records for this
or any other market. when il scd
$40 $50 pounds for S20s,99i.33, an
average price per hundred pounds of
S3517. W..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31

Shreveport, La. Oct 25.-Mrs
Emily Hymans, Of Natohitoches, aged
1913. has registered Cor active war
work. She is engaged in Red Cross
and ether war relief activities.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
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MANUFACTURING OPTOMETRIsT AND JEWELER
Our Optical Department

complete equipped State Kentucky
actually the
glass No sending away,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-31
SIZE REGISTERS FOR WAR

Ar THE AGE or ic3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
FUNERAL OF FUNSTON
Body or Distinguished Soldier buried
In National Cemetery at the
PresIdio,
[ BY Associated Pres.l

SAN FRANCISCO. February ci-Thc
funeral OF Major General Frederick
Funston took place to-day q, tho First
Presbyterian Church, the services be-
ing conducted by the Rev william *.
Guthrie. Tho body lag in state
throughout tho night at the city Han,
under military guard
Tho escort for tho body Of the dis
tinEuishcd soldier to it's final resting
place in tho National Cemetery at the
Preside. overlooking tho Golden Gate,
consisted OF two regiments Of Coast
Artillery. commanded by Major-Cicncra,
j. Franklin Bell; his staff, a company
of hlucjackcts, companies 90 Spanish
War veterans. and representatives Of
other military organizations.
All city Offices aud courts were closed
during the funeral, and Mayor Rolph
issued n proclamation requesting that
citizens cease their occupation for Il
few moments during tho time tic body
was being lowered INTO the grave.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
PRESIDENT is ANXIOUS
FOR PAYMENT TO COLOMBIA
Hopcs- Now Center on Possibility ,f
securing Speedy Action ut
Scnate's Extra Session

WASHINGTON. February ai-Ad
ministratipn leaders tonight firmly OK.
pected President Wilson and his adj
risers 10 wage determined Tight TO
eradicate unfriendly feeling existing I'm
central America toward the IJnit.d
states. The administration Is p:rtic
ularly anxious that every s;cp be t,lcn
10 prevent the development of anti
American sentiment in Latin American
countries close to the Panamu Canal
Great emphasis is to he placed nv
President Wilson upon the ncccssitv
for an agreement by the Senate Ia Tho
payment of $4,000. 200 to Colombia for
her share In tho Canal Zone sale The
PRESIDENT has practically abandoned, all
nope that an agreement can he reached
during III" few remaining days of the
present session. and his hopes now cen
ter upon the possibility of securing
speedy action at the extra session OF the
Senate. called for March ;
Early settlement OF matters i'm dis
put" between this country and the Cen
tral American republics also is planned
Secretary OF state Lansing Is cndcavur-
Ing to hasten adjustment Of the diff
f"rcnccs arising in Honduras Costa
Rica and Nicaragua over the sale nv
Nicaragua of the Nicaraguan canal and
FonScca naval base rights to the
United states government. This sale
was declared by thc Central American
courts OF justice to he an infringement
upon Costa ltica's rights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
AMERICAN ON BOARD EACH
OF TWO DESTROYED SHIPS
Norwegian Steamer Skrym and Bark
Blenhcim Sent Down by
Submarines.
WARNING GIVEN IN BOTH CASES
Crew Of One Rescued After Twenty
Hours In Small Boats, and Others
Picked Up by British Naval Vessel
on Day of Disaster.
lny Associated prsss.1

! WASIilNGTON. February 24-Sink
! ing of two more vessels by German
submarines. both with an American
sailor on board. was reported to the
state Department to-day by American
cousuls. Ia both cases the vessels
were warned and tho two Americans
landed safely. The vessels sunk were
tho Norwegian steamer Slirym and the
bark Rleuhcim. The latter was bound
from Pensacola TO Grccnock.
Consul Osborn. At lIavrc. said tho
Skrym was sunk by bombs planted in
the ship after warning had been given.
Tho Skyrm was unarmcd. in ballast
aud bound from Trcport to Cardiff,
twenty miles from Treport. She was
sunk on February 10. The crew, four
teen IN number. included Louis Pinto.
Porto Hicau. They were rescued
after twenty hours in small boats
The bark Hicnhcim. according TO
Consul Frost ut Queenstown, was sunk
10y shell fire after its crew lad aban-
doncd the ship and without injury to
any Of tho ships personnel.
The Elcuhcinl was OF l.029 tons, and
sailed from Pensacola on January -.
She was sunk OH February 30, thirty
miles south southwest. from Fastnct,
Ireland.
Consul Frost said the master sig
nailed submission Immediately after the
first shot was fired and was accorded
consideration. Tic submarine towcd
the lifcboats until q British naval
Vessel appeared. The crew was landed
at Baltimore, Ireland, at $50 p. NJ the
same day. without incident.
The solo American on board was
Solomon Trichc born in Porto Rico.
whose parents reside al san Francisco
The FloUhcim Was unarincd and
without wireless
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
REPRESENT.IOCAL SCHOOLS
AT G. WA~-.MGION MEET
Dirk Nuyk Sole Man "
denny COtOrs-JOhn Mnrshn.
Send Quintet OF Men.

Two prep schools track squads,
Richmond Academy and John Marshall.
Will be the only representatives from
this city i'm tho track meet to be held
by the George Washington University
in Washington ON next Friday night
While one may say two squads this
can hardly be correct. as the Rich
mUnd Academy squad will consist OF
one man.
Dirk kuyk is the sole representa-
tive OF the academy, although ii is
understood that he will be accompa-
MED by several of his schoolinatcs
kuyk is an athlct" Of exceptional abil-
ity for Il prep school man. and in a
big meet UP North last year landed
second place in tho pole vault. In adj
ditton TO this event. he is entered In
the l2o-yard low hurdles and the high
jump. kdyk has the distinction OF
being the first man Singly to reprc-
sent - local school in "A track meet
john Marshall will send a squad Of
iiNc men to compete in the events
Captain Core. l:ccsOn, Barrett. Todd
and Griggs are tho mon entered Bee.
son and Barrett will essay to bring
the colors OF the Marshaliites to the
front in the J0-yard DASH while C;risEs
mas been entered in tho mile run opcn
handicap event. The relay team will
be composed OF Bccson Todd. cor.
and Barrett.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
PETITION TO PRESIDENT
Local Women to Join Delegation From
Congressional Union In
Washington.

Twenty delegates from Virg mia. in
cludinS a number of-local women. Will
appear in Washington OH Sunday as a
part Of ;hc big delegation which win
offer a petition to President Wilson for
support OF the Susan +. Anthony
amendment. The delegation was
named yesterday at meeting OF tho
Congressional Union held at the home
OF Mrs. Charles V. Meredith 20i East
Grace Street. The delegation follows ::
Mrs. Percy Reed. Mss E.sl. McGcorge
Highland Springs. Mrs. l.. G. Flanns gan
Mrs. W. NJ. Adams. ii Richmond, and
Norfolk. Mrs. Il G. Reynolds
Mrs. Dexter Otcy, MIR and Mrs. Garlic
,.ynchburS ton BosSieuS,
MIR. -. T.. Hooker. DR.. Carrie Davis.
Mrs. q. V. Meredith, Thornton Fox,
M... \. l.. Stevenson. Fred nan.
Miss Lille Barbour. Mrs lonnc kctchum.
Mrs. .. Il. McCrornc. Mrs. Manic Hughes.
Mrs Maud hudson. Miss Mary hughes.
Mrs. VI. ID MCGcorsc. honeywell.
The local branch of the Congress
sional Union now has more than 500
members. At a meeting yesterday at
the home of Mrs. John Thompson, OF
Highland Park. Ave new members are
received.
y branch has been formed at hope
we'll with fourteen members. The Of
ficcrs are Dr. Carrie Davis. president:
DIR. Helen Love BossicuX, vice -presi-
dent: Miss Margery McNickle, secre-
tary. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle, treasurer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
Italian Transport
Sunk; I,OOOLost
German admiralty announces
Destruction Of Steamer
Mir7as in Mediterranean.

BERLIN. February % (via Sayville.
February "D.-Thc Admiralty an
nounced to-day that the Italian trans.
port AIinas. carrying 1000 soldiers to
Saloniki. has been sunk and that all,
on board. except two men, persisted.
The announcement follows:
~ German submarine on Fcbrunry II
sank by torpedo in the Mcditcrrancan
tho Italian transport steamer Minus
2.S5i tons. The steamer was bound
to Saloniki She carried 900 ,roors
a larG" quantity Of ammunition and
100000 marks worth OF gold.
'rhc steamers crew and the troops
on board persisted. with the exception
Of two men, who were rescued by the
submarine.
The destruction Of tho AIiuas WAS
reported previously. but only now have
the details become known"