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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
WOULD MAKE VINEYARDS
OF GREEN RIVER LANDS

Evansville, Ind, March 1S.-Rep'
resentatives of a grape juice firm pro-
pose to make contracts with farmers
along Green River in Kentucky fol
vast tracts of land to be converted
into vineyards. If the shipping IA
cilities of Evansville are able to han.
die enormous quantities of grapes a
factory may be located in Evansville
where the grapes will be made into
juice.
Tests of the soil have been made
by representatives of the company
and they have reported it is ideal for
the raising of grapes. The vineyards
would extend up Green River as far
as Mammoth Cave, according to the
plans of the agents.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
SLAYER KILLED
BY FIRE OF POSSE

Birmingham, Ala, March al
David ID. Overton, former County
Court Clerk under death sentence for
the murder oil Judge w. #. Lawler,
was shot TO death in a Birmingham
suburb tonight by a sheriff's posse
sent out to capture him and six other
prisoners who had escaped from the
county Jail early in the day.
In a battle between the posse and
the prisoners, Tony Malino, another
convicted murderer, also was killed
and J. l.. Lathem, held on a forgery
charge, was seriously wounded. The
other convicts escaped.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
that it was not called Immediately
following the regular session.

\ few years ago Car Nicholas did
a lot OF worrying because there was
no son in his family TO heir the Russ
ian crown. Rasputin was hero
when he prophesied that one was to
re born and was still greater favo-
rite with the government when the
prophesy came true. Now the form
er heir apparent is just mere kid
as you and l once were. A king is
sometimes made quite quickly, but
as for brevity the unnaking far ex-
cells.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For Magistrate.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of W. &. DAUGHERTY for
the Republican nomination for JUS
tice of Peace, Rosine Magisterial Dis
trict. Subject to the Primary Flee.
ton. Saturday. August 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF JAS. \. BOILING for the
Republican nomination for Justice OF
the Peace, sulphur Springs District
Subject to the Primary Election, Sat
urday. August 4. 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of T.. w. JACKSON for
the Republican nomination for Jus
tico of the Peace. Beaver Dam Dis
trict. Subject to the Primary Elec
ton, Saturday, August 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF ). Y. HAGERMAN for
the Democratic nomination for JUS
tice of the Peace, Hartford Magister-
ial District. Subject 10 the Primary
Election. Saturday, Aug. 4. 1917.
80
We are authorized to announce
the candidacy OF =. W. LEACH for
the Republican nomination for Jus
TOO of The Peace, Beaver Dam Mag
..TaI District subject to tho
...y Election, Saturday, August
1871
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of MACK COOK for the
Republican domination for Judge OF
the Ohio County Court. Subject to
the Primary Election, Saturday, Au.
gust 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF X. X. WEDDING for
the Rer Iblican nomination for Judge
of the ohio County Court. Subject
to the Primary Election, saturday,
August 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of X. u. MARTIN for the
Republican nomination for Judge OF
the Ohio County Court Subject TO
the Primary Election, Saturday, A1-
gust 4, 1871.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF J. \. BELLANiY for the
Republican nomination for Judge of
the Ohio County Court. Subject to
the Primary Election, Aug. 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of SiLAS l.. STEVENS for
the Republican nomination for Judge
OF the Ohio County Court. Subject
to the Primary Election, Saturday,
August 4, 1917.
We are authorized1o announce the
candidacy OF WiNSON SMITH for the
Republican nomination for Judge OF
the Ohio County Court. Subject To
the primary Election. Saturday, Au-
gnst 4. 1911.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

Our army is too small in numbers.
our navy not as powerful and COM
plete as il should be. but the weakest
spot in our fighting wheel is at the
hub That is the secretaries of the
two departments, Baker and Daniels.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

In spite of the war talk Ohio
county politicians continue to mix
and mingle and tell them the reason
why. 1t will take something more
terrific than war to divert the course
of some of our esteemed candidates.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

1t is singular that the two main
things that carried Mr. Wilson into
office for a second term should appear
for settlement again at about the
same time-war and the railroad
strike.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
TnNps DNc.

Taxes to the town OF Hartford for
the year 1917 are now due. Re-
member that the penalty goes on
April /, and save this additional cost
by paying now. Render unto Gaze
sar that which belongs to Caesar"
SGtf E.P. CASEBIER, Marshal.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For COUNTY Attorney.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of 4. ID. KIRK for the Re
publican nomination for County At
tornoy Of Ohio county. Subject to
the Primary Election, Saturday, Au-
gust I, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For Superintendent. .

Note Women VINO are legally
qualified, are entitled to vote fo-
School Superintendent i'm both Pri-
mary and Final Election
rrE
We are authorized to announce the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

One candidate for an Ohio county
Office says no one can lie on him dur
ing the campaign because he has
done about everything a man could
do. In other words, If told it's true.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

An erroneous report reaching
Hartford Tuesday to the effect that
the Kaiser had been killed failed to
bring tears to the eyes OF local
citizens.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
announcements.

Notice announcements for coun-
ty Offices published in ths column un-
I'll the Primary, $500 in advance.
District offices, S2.50.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of T.. l.. EMERY for the
Republican nomination for Repre-
sentative of Ohio county. Subject
to the Primary Election, saturday.
August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

Some OF the candidates for jailer
might take the money they will spend
running for the Office and buy them
jail of their own.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

President Wilson should begin an
investigation to ascertain whether
or not those Indiana towns were
tOrnadoed without warning.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

The railroads wanted the strike
prevented so that in case OF war they
wouldn't have to train men.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
THE DEVELOPMENTS.

THE DENEhofhMENiS
Many startling and immensely int
portaul events have trau~pjred since
our issue OF last week. One OF the
grea.o a. we'll as the most sudden
was therevolution and change of gov
eminent in Russia. The revolution, OF
course. had been brewing several
days before the world was authorau-
veiy informed of what was actually
transpiring. 1t was known that there
was satisfaction in the RUSSIAN
Empire hut 80 closely were the &C
tons OF the insurgents guarded that
thc.f I.vs' was no. realized unti II
had r.mA a.rcluC.I that Emperor
NiC.. .a. ..-.---t. The .CTmcr-
~ o, .. ...ra M ---. VS. then
p. .. head e.. t-s '--nU-nv
but g.. r...< gul ....a". mat he
too b.. .... -.-...,t. TIE news
W. W.. .....l - America for 1t
is c.......s 60. c,.t mat Russia
WI p..H.u-m y adopt the republic
al 4.... , sa..--4.u which has
prove successful ia France, the
UnittH S.at. and smaller countries.
In trU,h the uyCo.s 10. revelation in
Rus, ) by lar the most important
happ,a.ug since the carly Gays of
the war, q. APPLIES 20 crnational
interest, Tor is influential effect may
be the turning factor in the life OF
the great struggle. Even : at this
eraiy gate lis ehect Is. noted IN Ter
many and 10 one ialhIliar win con-
ditions through dispatches only an
outbreaks against the present govern
ment would not ne a great surprise
This nope Is houlishIu mere LOT the
blessing 1t would bri"g'
News Oh INC loss Of American ton
mage ana tic on the hlsh seas due 10
Germany ruthless ,sUbm 'Fihe poiicy
has been daly expected ana the an
nouncement OF the ain"ihs o. three
uh'ie" state. S"'p5 me ia''er part
OF last week 'ld not produce lHe pro-
1"nhd SENSATION 'ha' sum Il ""S''r"-
~ deed would ordinarily nave. Inc
act was overt in every sense Oh the
word and it VIII most likely go down
Ill history aS the direct cause OIL the
entrance OF America INTO 'he war
Dispatches from Berlin leave no
doubt that Germany inily realizes
what course the United states VIII
take.
Berlin explains the great retreat
along the western front as strategi-
cal undertaking to thwart plans OF
the Allies Tor IA carefully Planned
spring drive. They claim to have SO
completely destroyed The lands over
which they are reJreating as to renG-
er the newly occupied territory value
less TO the French and British.
Another reason they advance Is a
desire 10 end uoncn warfare. The
French and British, however, are
closely pressing the Teireatns enemy
and have ,aN,n positions believed OF
military lnNl.a .aa ,-.' were
ycsleE.'E I''f.. 81. t.a'H.- me
m"n.u'..r 40. '.' ... troops have
beeh '... .f '.......' M '~' I".7I'-
an" even '.'. ...-'.'.' '.".'.' Do! ,"'
NeI''' .. .'.' '..- -
h'"'''"''' '' N,''.~'E "''."'''S
lhe war &" '-''.... '- 'IP,a'7 .''' Tue
"erinahs nave I"'ess'n S"'c'SSI'i
sprung "'i'e ny '"' Hi'ie' ana are
presenting mem VII" l"' ''''''"'H
ihey helie'o 'i'! """iu nave i"s'
us result ~ Is al any Io'e inc
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

Carranza had better wait until hC
hears from all OF Lower California
before he crows over that election
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

Latest reports from the front state
that busters all along the German
line are Tcuton.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
Land For Rent.

One hundred acres of good corr
and tobacco land for rent.
+. r. FOREMAN,
35tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of ID. T.. WARD for the
Republican nomination for Assessor
of Ohio county. Subject TO the Pri-
mary Election. Saturday, August 4.
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

Republican nomination for Superin-
tendent of Schools of Ohio county.
Subject to the Primary Election,
Saturday. August 4, 1917. =
80
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of MRS. !. n. MASON for
the Republican nomination for Super
intendent of Schools OF Ohio county.
Subject to the Primary Election, Sis-
urday, August 4, 1917
For Jnilcr.
We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of NJ. q. SiiROADER FOR
the Republican nomination for Jail.
or of Ohio county. Subject to the
Primary Election, Saturday, August
4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of }. W. DUVALL for the
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject To the Prl-
mary Election, Saturday, August 4.
1917.
We are authorized To announce the
Republican nomination for Jailer Of
Ohio county. Subject to the Prima-
~ Election, August 4, 1917, :
80
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF y. \. LEE for the Re
publican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject to the Primary
Election, August 4. 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF }. y. WEDDING for the
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject TO the Prima-
ry Election, August 4, 1917.
$50
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of CHARLEY JOHNSON
for the Republican = nomination for
Jailer Of Ohio county. Subject to
the Primary Election, Saturday, Au-
gust 4. 1917.
We are authorized TO announce tho
candidacy OF &. 4. SMITH for the Re
publican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county Subject to the Primary
Election. saturday. August 4, 1917.
$50
We are authorized TO announce the
| candidacy of WORTH TICHENOR
for the Republican nomination for
Jailer OF ohio county. Subject 20
the Primary Election, Saturday. Au-
1 gust 4, 1917.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF }. W. PERRY for the
| Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject to the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday. August
L. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
OF J.. II. CONDlT for the
nomination for County
Court Clerk of Ohio county. Subject
to the Primary Election, August 4,
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy of VI. +. CHUMLEY for the
Republican nomination for County
Court Clerk OF Ohio county. Subject
TO the Primary Election. Saturday,
August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of &. A. RALPH for the
Rep" >lican nomination for Sheriff of
OhiU county. Subject TO the Pri-
mary Election. Saturday, August 4,
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
For County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of W. G. BLANkENSliiP
for the Republican nomination for
County Court Clerk of Ohio county.
Subject to the Primary Election.
Saturday, August 4. 1917
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy Of NJ. q. SiiROADER for
the Republican nomination for Jail.
or of Ohio county. Subject to the
Primary Election. Saturday, August
4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of sS.-A. BRATCHER for
the Republican nomination for Sher-
in of Ohio county. Subject TO the
Primary Election. Saturday. August
4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of J. W. DUVALL for the
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject to the PrI~
mary Election, Saturday, August 4.
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23
Hartford Republican.

Entered according W law at the fosto"'e
Hartford, Ky, as mail matter OF the seoono
eiass,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF &. y. JONES for the
Republican nomination for Sheriff
of Ohio county. Subject TO the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday, August 4.
1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of =. r.. BENNETT for the
Democratic nomination for Sheriff OF
Ohio county. Subject to the Primary
Election, Saturday. August 4, 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

ALLISON J. BARNETT. -. Editor
", g. TINsLEY,. Business Manager
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized TO announce the
candidacy of }. W. PERRY for the
Republican nomination for Jailer OF
Ohio county. Subject to the Pri-
mary Election, Saturday. August
4. 1917.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-23

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of T.. u. TINsLEY for the
nomination for Jailer OF
ohio county. Subject to the Prima-
y Election, August 4, 1917. ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23
OPEN SEASON FOR
GAME IN VIRGINIA

For the convenience OF sportsmen
we herewith give p ortef summary
showing the open season for game In
Virginia as applied to both state and
federal laws.
There are few local laws governing
the size of the bag which we cannot
give here.
Nc hunting allowed on Sunday
The following applies only to anil
mails known as game;
Desr-September to November 80.
inclusive Except Rrunswick ana
csfeenvflie, October l-January 81.
Chesterfield. Mecklenburg. Prince
George, surry. October l-Deeemher 81.
augusta and Cumberland closed nn-
til September /. 1919.
Bath. buckingham and Highland.
closed until Noveraher l, 1921.
Shenandoah closed until 1920,
Rabbit-November TO January 81.
inclusive.
Land owners can shoot rabbits on
their own property at any time.
ouail-November 1 to January 81.
Except west OF Blue Ridge, Novem-
Der to December 81.
Grouse-Same as quail.
Except Lee--Closed until March Is,
1918.
Pheasant-Same as quail,
Wild turkey--Same as quail
Except Middlesex--Closedu until No
vember 1, 1919.
Ring-necked pheasant--Ciosed I'M
I'll September 4. 1920,
Squirrel --- Spotsylvania, Caroline.
New Kent. Warwick. Charles City.
James City. Stafford and York-So-
vember to January 81.
shenandoah---Augus 1s to Septem-
Der so. inclusive.
Introduced pheasant--No open sea-
son.
Migratory game nirds--The dates
below show when these birds may be
hunted without violating either fed
eral or state laws.
Ducks. geese or brant--Novenbe
1-January 81.
Black billed and golden plovers and
yellow legs-August l6-November 80.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l-January 81.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23
an Bob Loses Last Former Antagonists Express Hopes For His
Umps Put Out Of Game
By Irate Team Manager
By JAMES j. CORBETT
Copyright, 1917 by King Features Syndicate, Incl

Charlie Rigler. the National league
umpire, tells this one:
I'm 1904, while / was umpiring in
the Central league, little runt OF
an individual came over to me one
night in hotel lobby in Terre Haute,
Ind, and said:
"Are you de guesser?'
THE what?' I asked.
"'De~ guesser--de umpo?'
"'Oh, yes l answered. What OF
it?'
"swell. I'm de bloke wot's goin' to
work with you in dis here series for
a few days was the answer, where
upon the runt handed me letter or
from Frank Carson. who
was president of the league.
"The letter told me that bearer.
whom WEN call Riley, would act az
nv assistant for a few days until the
regular umpire could be on hand.
THE next day I worked behind the
bat and stationed Riley on the bases.
Immediately after the first inning
started he picked out nice. grassy
plot back Of first base and Hoped
down there. He laid on his stomach
and rested his head on the palms or
his hands, which were appraised by
elbows jammed into the turf. This
was n rather unusual position for an
umpire to be In, and I walked over
to my assistant and said:
What's the idea?'
"'Oh. 1 can call 'ern from here as
we'll as I can standing up--and I'm
tired out anyway.
81 didn't say anything to Riley. but
let him continue In that position,
from which he umpired practically all
of me game as far as decisions on
bases were concerned.
The next day / told Riley that we
would change around and he should
work behind the bat. He did--and
evoked a. storm of protest from the
PLAYERS Of both sides. Every time a
bali was pitched Riley connected with
the idea that 1t was a strike. No mat
ter how high or how low the pitch
was. Riley would call 1t strike II
the catcher pulled the old trick OF
grabbing the BAH and then taking 1t
back OF the heart of the plate. :.
That night told Riley l thought
IL would be better plan IL he went
back to handling the bases. j pointed
out that there was a likelihood or a
smail-sized riot taking place II he
continued behind the plate, but Riley.
In a majestic fashion. replied:
Leave II to me. DO, leave 1t TO
me, I'll get these blokes tomorrow
II they get to casing around I'm
the little birdie that'u fix 'en1. Watch
muhv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23
BAN JOHNSON OFFERS
SERVICES WITHOUT PAY

Washington, Oct. 22.-President
Ban Johnson, OF the American league.
today offered his services to the gov
eminent without pay. Johnson called
on Adtutant General Mccain and ask
ed for no particular assignment. de-
claring he was willing to serve in any
capacity. General Mccain said he APP
preciated the offer and told Johnson
it would be taken under considera-
ton.
The general believes johnson would
be a valuable man in organization
work. He will. however, receive pay
for whatever grade he enters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23

80 the next day Riley again ap-
peared behind the plate in the role
of umpire. Fort Wayne was pitted
against the Terre Haute team, which
was managed by Mum Warrender /
guess Mum had had a bad night.
Anyway, he appeared on the field In
a very ugly frame of mind. Along
about the second inning he became
so disguised with the work of his
pitcher that he chased him to the
clubhouse. He followed this a few
minutes later by 'shooing the catcher
out of the game. The Terre Haute
first baseman later aroused the ire
OF Warrender by making an error,
whereupon Warrender. who had been
playing In the outfleld up to that time.
ran In and fired his first baseman out
of the game. Warrender then took
up the Job OF playing first base and
put substitute in the outfeld.
'All this time Riley's decisions on
balls end strikes had provoked volleys
OF criticism. A blind man could have
shown better Judgment. The players
were continually running up to the
plate and making bowls of protest
over his weird rulings. And then it
happened,
Zone of the Terre Haute men went
to the plate and watched two high
ones shoot over. which Riley prompt
ly called strikes. The next bail was
so low that 1t almost hit the dirt In
front of the plate. The batter didn't
offer to strike at It, but Riley yelled
Strike three--you're outi' and waved
the batter back to the bench In his
officious manner.
"warrender jumped from the bench,
ran to the home plate, shook his fist
in Riley's face and then yelled some
thing to him which l couldn't over
hear because / was standing back Of
second base. But | noticed suddenly
that Riley took off his mask and
chest protector and started for the
exit gate,
Hey / yelled. where are you
goingy
"'Oh.' replied Riley, without halt
ing his dash toward the exit. I've
been put cut of the game.
who put you out?' I asked.
" The manager--he said / was no
good and ] had to get out
Come backbone back ] bel
lowed III him. This manager isn't
your boss Get back into the game"
Riley turned around once more
i,fst as he neared the gate and re-
Piled:
'Nix--he told me to git and I'm
gfttin'.'
HE did--and / never saw Riley
again"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23

woodcock-Sovemb Der f-December
81.
Rail-September November so.
Coot and acknowledgements /
January 81.
The above is taken from the state
ard federal laws. but attention Is call
ed to the fact that the local supervi-
sors have authority to shorten the
open season at their discretion.
A license must be obtained 10 hunt
any species of game or birds while
hunting off OF your own or adjoining
lands or lands rented.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23
UNEARTH REMAINS OF
FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEF

Salt Lake City. Utah. Oct. go
The Happy Hunting Grounds" of
Chief Black Hawk, a famous Indian
chief. who terrorized various commu-
mites of Utah in its early days, Is
believed to have been discovered near
Spanish Fork. Railroad workmen un-
earthed a skeleton. with tomahawk.
pipe. saddle and gay Indian insignia.
and the remains are thought to be
those of the old warrior, whose death
and place of burial have been source
of great mystery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-23

All through history. from classic
times down to the present. the inter
vention of the weather has turned the
tide Of wars. No wonder that COM
manders. kings and nations used to
pray for favorable weather when their
fortunes were at stake. There was
time, both in pagan days and later
under the Christian cycle, that no
army went Into battle without offering
devout applications for a fair day or
a foul, as best suited their aims.