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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

A nation is not worthy to be saved
il, IN the hour OF its fate, II will not
gather up all it's jewels of msnhood
and life, and 30 down into the con
nict, However bloody and doubtful,
resolved on measnreless ruin OF com
plete sueeess.-James A. Garfield.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

True patriotism carries with IL not
hostility TO other nations, but a
quickened sense Of responsibility
goodwill OF acts and not merely OF
words. stand for a nationalism OF
duty, to oneself and to others; and.
therefore, for a nationalism which is
a means to inter-nationalism.-
Theodore Roosevelt.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
EFFECT A CUT FINGER
NOW HAD ON THE WAF

The great war might be traced
back 10 Nobei's cut finger Alfred
Noble WAS a Swedish chemist-and
a paciSst. One day while working
in the laboratory he cut his finger,
as chemists are apt to do, he dissolV-
ed some guncotton in ether alcohol
and swabbed il Oh the wound. At
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

mad us with 5000. 900 men in Europe
awaiting return, the time necessary
with those 100 ships available would
BE- fifty months. OF more than fovc
years
II may re assumed that we shall
have TO ccrend entirely Tpon our
cwr shirpb & for this mov'men,.
since the vessels OF the Allies will
be fully occupied with their own az
fairs.
As one official points out, calcula-
lions of this sort may he fanciful. as
well as having remote bearing, but
the supposed condition furnishes an
illustration OF the need of ships, aside
from the demands for transportation
facilities while the war is in progr ess.
Spring brings all kinds OF wealth
or and with II comes colds and the re-
viyal Of winter coughs and hoarse-
ness. Or. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will
head OF a new cold or stop the old
one, the soothing balsams relieve the
sore throat and heal the irritated It's
sues. Get q bottle to-day and start
treatment at once. At your druggist.
csc. Formula on the bottle. 1
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
IId-FATKD COCKS NAME
CHANGED WHOIIn sSSvAHoB

Washington, Dee. "a DsrAan
IN. CO.. enthusiast today autographed
to Uaites ssasss 1asEihH 9srAs ssEu-
quarters:
Terrier tsleREis. d xairsa
States Marine Ribs Aoee rsssrss az
ter battle royal IN nsin tbeysssA-
fare. Indignant chicken aaeisrs
witness affair and demand See Sss
death penalty. Then they leara ill.,
fated ROSTERS name was Ksiser. Rs-
suit: Deg Ia now pride OF Dur
ham"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
Sloan's Liniment For rheumatism.

The torture of rheumatism. the
pains and aches that make life un'
bearable are relieved by Sloan's Lin
inent, clean clear liquid that Is
easy to apply and more effective than
mussy plasters or ointments because
It penetrates quickly without rub
bling. For the many pains and aches
following exposure. strains. sprains
and muscle soreness. Sloan's Lini-
ment is promptly effective. Always
have a bottle handy for govt. lum-
bago, toothache. backache. stif neck
and all external pains. At druggists.
-9Ee i
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
Financiers.

Two negroes, not inclined to over
work, were sitting on fence and
discussing the advantages OF big
amy.
ut must shore be heaven o.
bliss!" said one. Just think, two
sources o. reyenue!"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

have never had a feeling po-
litically that did not spring FROM
sentiments embodied in the Declare
ton of Independence, which gave
liberty, not alone to the people o.
this country, but 10 the world in all
future time.-Lincoln.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

Sudden changes of temperature
and underwear bring spring colds
with stuffed up head, sore throat and
general symptoms. A dose of DR..
Kings New Discovery is sure relief.
this happy combination of antiseptic
bRisams clears the head, soothes the
irritated membranes and what might
have been a lingering cold is broken
up. Don't stop treatment when re-
lief is FIRST felt az half cured cold
is dangerous. Take DIR. Kings New
Discovery till your cold is gone 1
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
30 II seSms.

II say. Paeifist, yeu are legal
aren't yeu?"
Indeed, ! am"
Loyal TO what?"
Loyal to my faitk-lsyal tC
peac."
"But how about your country"
"Oh. to hell with the seuntry!"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28
NlONE FINALLY
) CUAQUtRS PASS
AFTER HALF CENTURY OF MUCH,
EXPERIMENT WIRES CROSS
GREAT DIVIDE.

Denver, Dec. Following ex-
perimonts that have covered a, per-
iod Of a quarter OF century, engi-
noers of tho Mountain States Telc-
phone and Telegraph Company. a Bel
Subsidiary, have installed what they
believe TO be tho highest telephone
service line in the world.
On the Denver-Lcadville toll route
the company has constructed the Sec
ton OF the line that Crosses Argen-
tine Pass. at an altitude OF 1920
feet The pass 10 near the famous
Georgetown Loop, one OF the beauty
spots Of the eastern slope Of the Con-
hnentol Divide. about forty miles
from Denver.
The newly beiit section Ia only one
ssd three-tsnths miles in length,
and 10 Is estimated the cost OF con-
struetion was eight Hmes ths expep-
sitnre involved In isyiag m srdi-
sary stretch Of yirs.
MANY GWauke TSH.
when the rssts Vss arst sstaS-
lishsa. in 1883. ssnsestieA across Abe
paas was made " laying tvissed
wires along the grssas. later . sub
Marine cable w. taid. transporting
material foy this cable iron, George
ts&n 20 the ssp Of the psss entsiled
great difneultias. 10 requiring twelve
and fourteen horses to haul a wagon
with supplies 90 the crest of the
mountain. The animals suffered hem
1.rrhages from tho Ross AID throat
similar TO humans Who become dis
tressed at high attitudes.
Shortly after the cable had been
completed trouble" was OF frequent
occurrence, and Investigation dis
4 closed that "Coonies." a species Of
mountain rat, were enjoying daily
feasts on cable insulation. Sliding
rock and the alternate moistening
and drying out OF the cable also re-
suited in much damage.
Cable Is Abandoned.
The cable was finally abandoned
and the twisted wire system had
been in use until recently, when an
aerial wire lead" designed TO with
stand all climatic conditions. was in
stalled at cost of $4,000 for the
distance Of less than a mile and n
half. The line consists of twenty-four
poles and seventy-five special III
fixtures. spaced si1ty-Gve feet apart
and supported TO heavy anchors.
Close to 100000 pounds OF wire is
carried on these poles. All material
for construction of the line has been
chosen after an exhaustive investiga-
ton OF wind velocities, temperatures
and moistures encountered in the
pass, and IL in believed that the new
line will give excellent service for
many years without repairs being
made.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-12-28

All kinds of high class job print
ng done at THE REPUBLICAN OF
FICE.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
CANTONMENTS OPEN
TO NEWSPAPER men
No Censorship Over Reports From
Army Camps.

Newspaper men are to be given
free run" OF the national army can
comments and national guard camps
when the army OF . million is assem-
bIed within the next few weeks.
The War Department has announced
that AdJutant General Mccain will
be instructed TO inform al camp
commanders, after they arrive at
their posts for duty, that the freedom
of the camps is to be given news
paper men, including the privilege OF
establishing offices and running pri
vate wires into the camps.
The District national guard drafted
men will camp at Petersburg, Va;
the Third Regiment. District National
Guard. at GreenvIIIe, S. C., and the
remaining organizations Of the Dis
trict guard at Admission, Ala. except
the First Separate Battalion, which
will remain on guard duty In Wash
inEton.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
ARMY WILLASSIST
D. c. IN HONORING
ITSDRAFTED MEN

The army today took Its nrst step
to do Its part in honorins District
men who will be called into service
under the draft.
A committee OF officers, consisting
Of Mai. Gen. Carroll a. Devoe. Lieut.
Col. Hugh S. Johnson and Lieut.. Col.
Allen w. Cullion. was named by Pro
vost Marshal General crowder to con
fer with committees from the Board
OF Trade and other commercial or
ganIzations which are planning to
signAliZe the departure OF the con-
scripts by holding q celebration In
their honor. General Crowder also
promised to march In the parade with
the drafted soldiers
Estimates by Alexander Wolf. head
Of the committee from the Board OF
Trade. and william +. GUIDE. OF the
Chamber of Commerce.. placed the
number Of men who would march In
the procession at 10000. The con-
scripts will come nrst In line. Next
will be fraternIal bodies. military
organizations, high school cadets,
Government officials, and Boy SeoutS-
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
]. MAURY DOVE DENIES
UNJUST COAL PRICES

Referring to the investigation Of the
Federal Trade Commission into coal
president of the J. Maury Dove Coal
presidency of the ]. Maury Dove Coal
Company, who was In Washington to
day, said:
$50 far as this company IL con-
cernsd, any charge OF unreasonable
profits or unfair treatment OF tbs
public is entirely unjuStified and
either founded on q lamsntabls igno-
rance of facts or q wilful desire to
do harm
Until convinced absolutely to the
contrary, I want to believe that every
official and board connected with my
Government desires to be just We
have addressed letter to the Federal
Trade Commission, demanding TIE
fullest investigation. We have thrown
open our books to that body. We have
no business secrets that we will not
gladly disclose to them We hars as
vet no reply to our letter and NJ g.
ton on our demand.
Therefore, observing that spirit of
fairness which we demand for our
selves, I refrain from further COM
ment until sufficient time has elapsed
to give the Federal Trade Commission
full opportunity to do what IL right.
II complete justice Is not done, I
shall have something further to say to
the people Of this community, where
have been engaged in business
since boyhood."
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
THE LOCAL MARKET
TRADING LIGHT, WITH FEW
CHANGES IN PRICE.
Capital Traction sslIs to Extent Of
Twelve Shares at sfH-Eisht
Shares Of Washington Railway
and Electric Change Hands at ss.
Few Bond Sales.

Business transacted at today's SEES,
sion Of the local stock exchange was
OF the lightest character, only q few
small bond sales and several odd lot
stock transactions being recorded.
There were no price changes Of any
Importance.
Capital Traction stock showed
strength on the sale of twelve shares
at slh. The stock was still offered
at this level at the close. with son
bid.
Eight shares OF Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company common
changed hands at SO, and one share
OF the preferred brought Ts%. Quo
tatIon lots of the preferred stock
were wanted at TSS, with none Of
fered below so. Washington Gas
stock was offered at TAN, with 7Sh
bid.
There were only two bond sales, q
$500 Washington Gas at 1oo& and .
5000 American Graphophons 8 at
1eOK
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
EIGHT CAPITAL MEN
TO HEAD ENGINEERS
Seven Get Commissions at UniVer'
sity Camp Here.

Seven Washington men were today
commissioned in the oficers' Reserve
Corps from the engineer training
camp at American University. D. C,
One Washington man received . COM
mission from the engineer training
camp AZ Fort LeGVenworth, Ransas
The Washington men appointed
ofieers At the American University
camp are: Mayors ElIhu H. Ropes
and Arthur B. Kratz; captain. Frank
lin H. Ellis: frst lieutenants, Elwood
r. Keene and John T. Lynch; second
lieutenRnts, James !. Medley and
Robert s. Lewis. Theodore c. Gerber
Is the Washington man appointed al
Fort LeaVenworth. He is . second
lieutenant in the engineer section OF
the Omcers' Reserve Corps.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 14.-Wheat-
Easier; No. . soft red. S2.25; nominal
August No. 2, soft red, 223; re-
ceipts, IO5.o24; bushel shipments
1888.
Corn-Easier; spot mixed. S1.sO
nominal receipts, s2,2o4; shipment
$500.
oats-Steady; on old No. ) whits
old. %: receipts, HAP; shipment
1le.250.
Rye-UnsettIed; easier; No. ? West
ern NOW August shipment, $3.50; re-
ceIpts, 4 SOC; shipments, $50.
Hay-Firmer; No. Timothy. 81
per ton bid: No. l clover mixed. SlS
6S1s.5O.
Flour-Tending lower.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
REED ATTACK OPENS
ANTI-HOOVER DRIVE
Many Congressman Doubt Food
Adminisraion's Value.

The attack by Senator Reed, OF
Missouri on Herbert c. Hoover. head
Of the food administration. It Is be-
lieved. is tie beginning Of continued
criticism Of the Hoover administra-
ton which Senator Reed is expected
to present.
Many member Of Congress say
they do nos believe the cost Of Nv
ing will be reduced by the food coz
troll administration
For the vigorous steps proposed In
relation to wheat and flour, as well
as bread, Senator Reed criticised
Hoover as seeking to abuse the
powers granted him.
II the Hoover plans fall to cut
the cost OF living there Is certain
to be q storm of criticism from .
large share OF Congress-
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
WALL ST. MARKET
OPENING SHOWS OVERNIGHT
GAIN BY GENERAL MOTORS.
Stocks Generally Strong at Open
ina, With Steel Shares All up.
IndUstrIaIs and sPeeiaItiss Also
Show Advances.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE stock
market opened strong today, with
prices generally higher and attention
eentered on General Motors, which re-
corded an overnight gain Of 81 at
III. United States Steel was up a
At 124x, and Bethlehem B and crueible
were up u at 11Sh and S2A, re,
spectively. Studebaker was up Al
B4E.
Among the specIalties United States
Rubber showed an overnight gam Oh
Il and Tobacco Products "a
BY early afternoon the market pc
came extremely dull, with price,
ranging only fractionally above yes
terday's close.
The sensational opening OF GenerN.
Motors was attributed to an attemP,
to corner the stock, which lost seIeIai
points Of its gain during the ionS'
noon.
This market closed irregular.
Today's Quotations.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
BRITISH

LONDON, Aug. 14.-German ar
tillery has become much more
active east of Ypers belgium
'front.' and near Lombaerdzede,
the British announced today.
Northeast of Houze and Au-
Court and at two points east OF
vsrmeIIes British troops carried
out successful raids. penetrating
German trenches and INJECTING
damage.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
COCKTAILS APPONTEE
TENDERS RESIGNATION

Samuel L. Fuller, OF New York, as
sistant general manager OF the Emsr-
Eency Fleet Corporation. has as<sd
to be relieved from his duties. II was
reported this afternoon at the Ship
ping Boards offices.
He was an appointee OF General
Cocktails and has been expected TO
resign.
MAJ. r. z. Wood, purchasing agent
OF the corporation. another Cocktails
man, also Is understood to have Of
fered his resignation
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
us. TOF|GHT
HOOKWORM
KEEPING MEN
FROM ARMY
Public Health Stations for Free
Treatment of Youth Of the
South viii Be Opened Under
NeWton's Charge.
By BILL PRICE.

Thousanda If vofin0 men in the
49, I:.II. e.
South nave Iaileo Pnysle4liy "
qualify for service in the new ma
tional arnnv heeause Of the raya1es
- "a, ii o. -
VI tine nOoAmoLn' ~u
the army and Public Health. Service
today regard this disease as q ma
tionaI rnenaee not only to military
activities in the future. but to the
;sj,'.t-;-I i;t. - a., Co,,.L
:, c.-..
free treatment Al otatOns'
TO parity meet tne situ1Ion' ~
sistant Secretary Byron Newton OF
the Treasury has decided to issue Or
d.r, ,or IN. on.nin9 Of .verv station
:, a.. p,,h,i. u..Ith s.rv,.. ,or ,h.
VI nv - -
Tree trea'iheht oi pateeS y"
from this disease ana from other con-
tagious diseases except tuberculosis.
The hookvorm. which leaves It's
victim emaeiated and sluggish. II
easily eradicated from the system
weeks simple treatment knocking
the parasite to smithereens and leaV'
ing the patient with an appetite that
enables him to gain As much as
pound q day until he reaches his
normal weight. II he Is careful to
avoid reinfection he will never again
have the disease. With the return
of weight and energy the victim IL
another man, ready to take up any
duty and sure of making good with II
There IL no way by which army
surgeons can compel hookWorm sur
ferers to submit to treatment tha'
they may gain entrance to the army
but there are hundreds OF young mer
In the South eager to be accepted II
they can meet the physical require
ments. with free treatment At pub
lie health stations and an awakening
of medical boards throughout ths
South, there IL every possibility, II ID
stated today, that men now below
weight and weak may ma Themselves
vritbIn a abort time IN good health
Ali. 10 shoulder one OF Uncle sam,
r,nsLst,
Ne Danger To District soIdlers.
The hookworm does not exist n
any ,.e,,on NJ the country uhere tn,
- - .x-,,-- - =
srouhu OeooineS InofOusnS N
ing the winter months ana tnAt &C
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
o. c. MAN WINS BARS.

Edward A. Oldham. former East
ern High School football star. who
was a student In the officers training
camp at Plattsburg. has been com
missloned q second lieutenant by the
War Department. Lieutenant Oldham
Is a relative OF Walter Hines Page.
Ambassador to Great Britain, and
CONGRESSMAN Robert N. Page Of
North Carolina
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
GERMAN

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 14.-An ad-
mission of q retirement OF about
so yards by German troops north
OF st. Quentin was made by the
German war once. said a dispatch
from Berlin today.
Allied attacks were delivered
after q most destructive lombard
ment of the German works and
the Germans were forced from
their wrecked trenches (St.
Quentin Is on the Somne front.)
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
LABOR TROUBLES HOLD
THIRD REGIMENT HERE

Labor troubles and a shortage of
supplies for the concentration camp
at Greenville, S. c.. will hold the Third
Regiment OF the District National
Guard at Fort Myer for another week.
Instructions from the Department
of the East commanding the Third
Infantry to hold in readiness to leave
today for GreenVills. were Cancelled
by telegraph.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
TopAYs SALES.

Washington Gas SIS, $500 q 1OoE.
American Graphophone SIS, 5000
1OoA.
Capital Traction, 2dS1M, 1OQsIM.
Washington Railway. and Electric
COM, $500.
Washington Railway and Electric
pr. 1G7S%.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14

in Germany" more than anywhere
else and can hardly be had In this
country today. Physicians are how
turning to chenopodium or old sh-
Toned American wormseed oil. distilled
from the plant that grows In waste
places all through the South. The In
dams used this as q yermifTIge when
Columbus landed In this country an1
remained an effective home treatment
until made In Germany" chased II
out
Surgeons OF the army and public
health service, during investigations
among national guardsmen along the
Mexican border some months ago.
found as high as "a per cent Of some
regiments afflicted with the disease,
with rapid recovery upon accepting
treatment. Data are not available as
to the percentages of hookworm suf-
ferers rejected In the recent eonscrip-
ton. but word today Is that II Is
really appalling, approaching to the
point OF national calamity. The
hookworm sucks the blood from the
bowel walls and secrets poison In
the system.
Medical ProbIem Of Hour.
The biggest problem we have
from the standpoint Of the health OF
the nation" said Surgeon General
Blue to The Times today. 'is tbs
hookworm and malaria. The victims
Of both these diseases, generally
young men and women worth most tc
their country. are practically inca
FACILITATED from doing anything. They
become weak from loss Of nesh ana
energy. Ranking next to these ara
trachoma and typhoid.
I'VE are seeking to have Congress
enact legislation establishing q re-
serve corps OF the public health ser
vice and to coordinate with this corps
oficers of State, county and health
organizations and individuals skill
ed In science. As far as possible we
are working in this direction without
law"
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
RUSSIAN OFFICERS
DISCARD ARMY RANK

By AEence Radio to the international News
Service.
PETROGRAD, Aug. l4.-Four thou,
sand artillery and cavalry Officers
in the Russian army have formed
themselves into a special corps and
will night as priVates.
General Gurko. who was recently
imprisoned, has been released, IT was
learned today.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS
FRENCH

PARIS. Aug. 14.-Repeated Ger
man attacks on French outposts
about cornillet in the Champagne
and successful French raids north
west OF RENTS were reported by
the war office today.
All the attacks were thrown
back.
In Belgium artillery fighting
was active.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
House in Session
Only Six Minutes;
Prayer Takes Five

The House Of Representatives
remained in session exactly Fix
minutes today. OF which ave min
utss were occupied by Chaplain
couden In prayer.
% The only business transacted
was 10 give Congressman Haskell
Of New York Indefinite leave OF
absence to attend q military train
ing camp. after which Congress-
man Garner stopped all proceed
ings by a motion to adjourn.
which was DANGEROUSLY agreed to.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
JAP MISSION LIKES COAST.

The japanese mission. headed by
vIscount Ishii. will remain on the Pa
cifc coast four or hve days before
coming to Washington. On their ar.
rival here they will be lodged At the
Perry Belmont residence.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
FIELD HOSPITAL
UNIT OVERLOOKED
At SIGNAL HONOR

Six officers and eighty-two men OF
the First District OF Columbia Field
Hospital Company were The proudest
soldiers among the thousands station
ed in Washington when they were
told today their company will be the
FIRST District troops sent to France.
Major Herbert J. Bryson. tho COM
msnding officer, expected to receive
formal orders from the War DepnIt-
ment during the day instructinS him
as to where and when his command
shall join the other organizations OF
the Rainbow division" which was
picked by the War Department from
national guard troops OF twenty-five
States and the District.
Has EnvisbIe Record.
The First Hospital Company was
the first unit Of the District troops tc
leave Washington for the border last
year, first to report. to mobilization
camp In response to the July - or
ders, frst to be mustered into ths
Federal service, and now Will be first
to 90 abroad. II Is the only District
National Guard organization now at
full war strength.
The company il made up largely OF
college men, and there are many
medical students and pharmacists in
its ranks. cen. ... o. ...-. .-,.-
Major Bryson. its commanding ON
Ger. and Capt. william B. Hudson, its
adjutant are both graduates of
George Washington University. Ma
Jor Bryson practiced medicine at ia
Twelfth street northeast before he
was called out with his command.
Both oficers have had long expert
encs In the National Guard Captain
Hudson IL q veteran Of the Spanish
American war.
Has 31o Beds
The feld hospital company has 216
beds. Its station in France will be
that OF the frst hospital back Of the
lines, and the nrst reached by wound
ed men after their wounds are
attended to at dressing stations.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
Has 31e Beds.
SPAIN UNDER MARTIAL
LAW AS STRIKE IS ON

CBy AEsnes Radio to International News
SerViee.)
MADRID. Aug. 14.-Spain Is under
martial law today as the result OF
the calling of the general strike.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
WHOLESALE IND RETAIL
PRODUCE MARKET.

ne following prices prevailed At IN
Municipal Farmers Produce Market tint,
morning. according TO the Department o.
Weights Measures and Markets Of the Dis
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Furnished The Washington Times By y
l. Carosnter Co., New York. Brunch Sftics
~ and gard building. II. II. Brown, mAnaEsE
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
the BOND MARKET.

Prices furnished By ". h. Hibbs . &c
nsmbsrp Of New York stock EHehahG@
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
cuRR MARKET.

C1osinE prices furniHhsd By W. 3. HIb6s
Co, members New York Stock EI'
tkaneo, HibbS Building.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
DANCING

PkINATE lessons any time. -: q w. ~
SOD ballroom. 0l0vsr'H. a ma "a ". M