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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

We would not deign to shoulder
the mantle of prophecy but we have
our right to logical conclusions al
ter studying present-day conditions
and contemporary opinions. Some
time ago we made the assertion that
the pivotal center of battle would
vet be in the Lorraine sector, near
the Swiss border. We still contend
that the decisive battle must and
will be fought out here. The con-
tiuued attempts of the Germans to
decoy the Allies away from this sec
tor is sufficient proof OF their appre-
hension of its vital worth to them
and the probability of an Allied at
tack there. There are many rea-
sons on which we base our BELIEF
that this will yet be a final battle
ground. The topography of the
country makes il extremely difficult
for the Huns to move their heavy
artillery, their chief weapon, at the
same time making an ideal section
for maneuvering and rifle work, at
which the Americans are masters;
then the population, which is main
~ French, is hostile to the Ger
mans; their line is weakly guarded
and at that by territorials. The
Americans have taken positions six
teen miles within German territory
and within few miles of the Rhine,
which would make it very easy for
them to gain momentum and press
on into the heart of Germany.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
An INFAMOUS LIE.

\ straight down-riGht German
raaRuf8 ctured lie,-relatire tothe Io=
cal exemption board, has cen going
the rounds in Ohio County for some
time. We have come into contact
with it a number of times and in
various places and though it varies
in its version, il is always essential
~ the same. The story is that a
government man recently visited
the Local Board and found so much
evidence of graft that the mem
beers Of the board ana several prOmin-
ent attorneys were Immediately in
diCted. We heard this story first
while away from Hartford on a
short trip and it was told with such
earnestness that we supposed that
all this had happened the day before,
and imagine our surprise when we
returned and found the members
OF the board busily at work instead
of in the penitentiary. After an
interview and exhaustive investiga-
ton we have found this story to be
absolutely untrue and criminal in
it's aim.
Regarding the visit of the secret
service man, a government inspector
did visit the board not long since
but did not try to hide his identity.
Instead of finding irregularities, he
highly complimented the board for
it's efficient work and fairness.
Most folks who peddle this sort of
propaganda are sincere and honest,
and really believe what they tell,
while others do SO out of a plain
desire TO gossip and to have some
thing sensational to say. But what
ever their motive, they should
remember they are treading on dan
gerous ground and that every word
of sedition spread is word for
Germany. Such gossip as this
spreads like wildfre. and to patrio-
tic citizens it both dangerous and
offensive.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
FERRY ACROSS TIE CHANNEL
Freight Cars Are Carried FOR the First
Time in History From
England to France.

For the first time in the history of
railroading u train ferry has crossed
the English channel from Newhayen,
England, to Dieppc, France, carrying
about fifty cars, says Popular Afechan-
les Magazine. Since early in the war
thousands of British railway cars have
been employed in France in transport
ing troops and supplies, but they have
all been transferred to the continent
by freighters. The inauguration of
ferry service indicates that the diff
culties created by very pronounced
tides have been overcome at last to
the mutual advantage of these two al
lies. At Dieppe the water level varies
as much as 81 feet. To overcome this.
short bridges, attached at one end 10
the dock and resting on large floats,
are employed. During loading and I'M
loading the ferry is chained to the
boat and dock pier as well. The two
smokestacks are located one at either
side of the craft, leaving space for
tracks down the center of the deck.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
NO CALENDAR FOR 500 YEARS
Christians Reckoned Time According
to Customs Of Nations to Which
They Belonged.

History tells us that for 800 years
the Christians had no calendar Of their
own, but reckoned the years according
to the customs Of the nations to which
they belonged. The Roman Christians
used the "Anno Urbis Conditae," or
year of the founding of Rome, to count
from; others counted from the reign
of Dlocletian, calling It "the Era of
the Martyrs" and still others used the
calendar of the Copts of Egypt. In the
sixth century Denis the Little, Greek
monk living in Rome, made a calendar
counting from the Incarnation, the
date of which he fixed at 75'. A. U. @.
So we commonly say that Rome was
founded 753 b. G.
At the beginning of the eighth CEN
fury the venerable Bede pointed out
that this was an historical blunder.
But no general notice was taken Of
his criticism and the error has contin-
ued to this day. Historic facts have
enabled modern scholars TO determine
WITHOUT much possibility of doubt, the
exact year of the birth of Jesus, and
TO place 1t at what we call D b. Q.
at should be noted" says the great
French astronomer, Camille Flamma-
rion, shat the birth of the Savior re-
manned totally upperceived at the
time. No register of birth, no contem-
porary historian has bequeathed us
any sacred parchment registering the
event."
Moreover, although we are actually
approaching the year 1923 A. D., there
is little probability that our calendar
win ever be reformed to show the fact.
The confusion of dates that would re-
suit from substitution of the more ac-
rurate designation would be too great
to make such RIGHTEOUSNESS worth
while.-Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
IN MENlORE.AM.

Friedland Lodge, No. S63, F. &
A. NJ. Horse Branch, Ky.
Aug. 26, 191S.-In memory of
Bro. w b. Willoughby, who gave
his life on the battlefield somewhere
in France on Aug, list, 1918. BE
il resolved that this lodge has lost
an efficient member and Chris
tian gentleman; one who was al
ways at his post of duty as he was
when killed. BE il resolved that
we extend to the family our sincere
and heartfelt sympathy in this their
sad hour of bereavement. Re-
solved that "A copy Of these resolu-
tons be sent TO the family, one to
the Masonic Home Journal and the
county papers for publication, and a
page in our record book be set
apart to his memory
]. r. MILLER,
E. NJ. HOOVER,
G. j. HOOVER,
Committee
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

If the new draft law passes, as
it most assugedly viii, the world is
likely TO be again presented with
TIE strange paradox of mixed batta-
lions of youth AID age, wherein will
be commingled the man of middle
age and the boy just turned eigh-
teen. Doubtless In many instances
the father and son will stand side
by side in the mud OF the trenches
or carry the same sized pack upon
the long marches. Many men Of
middle age and past are as good or
better physical specimens as their
sons and it is very improbable that
they will be given noncombatant
duty or that they would want it,.
Thus the man of forty-fye has an
excellent chance Jof seeing service
in France, not the trivial duties OF a
comissary storekeeper. but the ac-
tive fighting service on the front.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
CLANS BY the Square Mile,

Any new source Of food supply is
important in these days, and the gov
eminent fisheries bureau is greatly de-
lighted at the discovery of the vast
and hitherto unknown beds of clans
off the coast of central Alaska, not
far from Cordova. One bed is GO
miles long and from three to five miles
wide.
The CLAIMS are quite different from
those common in our Eastern mar
kets. They are ''razor clams"-a kind
Of blvalve that derives its name, ap-
propriately descriptive. from its like
ness in shape to q razor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS.

You must not employ unlicensed
chauffeurs or persons under 16 years
OF age TO operate your automobiles.
Both the operator and yourself will
be fined, ii you do. Use your horn,
brakes and DINNER. You can oper-
ate your ear according to law Why
not DO il?
35-1t A. ID. KIRK, Couty At
torney
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

The anti-illiteracy CAMPAIGN in
the County is running elong smooth
ly indeed. With over seventy per-
sons pledged to teach schools and
individuals, private citizens taking
a hearty hand and the people arous-
cd to the necessity of these schools.
it looks like business The officials
and teachers are behind this work
and we believe that adults who can
not read and write will sooa be few
aad far between In Ohio county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

The Hartford Republican seems
greatly perturbed over the editors
OF The Herald having preferred"
classification. While we did not
know there were any preferred"
classes, we will state that it is no
slackerism that puts us on the de-
ferred list. Our seriOr editor is
rot even in the registration, being
above the age, and if he was and
desired to go ne would present him
self to the Local Beard and waive
his exemption. The local editor,
who only recently became of mill
tary age, had previolg!y volunteer
ed five times and was rejected each
time, the last time by local physi-
clan, Notwithstanding the fact that
lis profession places him beyond
the pale OF military service. If the
editor OF the Republican has ever
offered his services in any manner,
we have not heard OF il.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
FOR SALE.

On Saturday, August 31st. at my
home, one mile east of Beaver Dam
or Beaver Dam and Horton road,
will sell to the highest bidder:
My house hold goods; farming i'm.
PIGMENTS; consisting of plows
Hoosier-Drill, Hoosier-Seeder, Now
ing-machine, Hay-rake and Cultiva
tor; 4, cows and horses.
l will also privately rent or sci
my farm.
34-2tp RICK TAYLOR.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

The man who drifts from job to
Job while the national eXigencies
demand that labor be localized and
organized, is just as much an ally
of the Kaiser as the man who
habitually refuses to work at all
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28
His Iona Life Assured.

"Your cobra is quite a card" said
the visitor at the circus.
"Yes, sir"
"But where are you going to get an
other cobra in this country in case
that one dies?"
swell, j expect this one to last a
long time" responded the performer.
"As you see, he leads a charmed life."
The Peoples Home Journal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Wars heretofore have been mostly
boys wars but this titanic struggle
traascends. all former bounds and
SETS new presidents. and among
them will be the great universal
army of the worlds universal demo-
cracy
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

1t is not everyone who says,
Lord. Lord" who worships God,
nor is everyone who says, 81 am
patriotic" ready to back UP his
words with action.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Life is rather a dull proposition
since the Institute closed and those
pretty teachers have ceased coming
iii to see It's. -..-'--'- --''--- -'"''---''
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

! great many people would be
willing to serve out their army
terms as Milton described They
also serve who only stand and
wait"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Nearly a million become of age in
America every year. Enough to
whip all the Kaisers and leave all
the old men here to hoe potatoes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

There is a noticeable absence of
German engineer regiments at the
front according to reports. We
suspect they are back at the Rhine
building bridges for their army TO
retreat across.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

The Germans have come to real
izc that the devil dogs" have
good many characteristics OF the
bulldog.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

It's a long lane that has no turn
ing if some of them do end III some
body's backyard.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Many a hitherto lazy backyard
has felt the influence OF the work
or fight" order this summer.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Better a dollar in your own hand
than a dozen in your debtors peck
of
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Cool nights and balmy days make
ideal summer weather.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

There's time for everything-ex-
cept the retailing of your unin-
teresting troubles
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-08-28

Local Advertising. iOc per line for
the first insertion and &C per line
for each insertion thereafter
Rates for Display Advertising made
known on application.
Cards of thanks, resolutions of re-
spect, obituaries, ETC., &C per line
straight. Obituary poetry. lie per
word. This rule invariable.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23

price of wheat Thus far only one bill killed by
President Wilson has been passed over his
Veto That was the immigration bill with It's
literacy test of which he disapproved. Presi-
dent Taft also had but one bill passed over his
head which was the act closing interstate COM
merce to liquor shipments into dry states.
Our presidents notable for their vetoes were
TYLER. johnson and Cleveland Tyler split his
party and failed of reelection. johnson split
his party and was impeached. Cleveland s
vetoes were most of them pension bills which
he denounced as dishonest This helped to de-
prive him of a second consecutive term, but he
was e-elected after an interval of four years.
Apparently President Wilson does not propose
to permit his party to act against his Judgment
at time when that judgment is prevailing
force in his acts, although his judgment is Ii
able to be reformed as his mind changes with
the course of time. There are people who look
to see him veto the agricultural bill if it reaches
him with prohi rider of which he is
said to disapprove at the present time. Wheth-
er this would split his party remains to be seen
Certain congressman who have squared them
selves with their bone-dry constituents by vot-
ing for the measure might be glad to have him
kill it. But history shows that presidents too
free with their vetoes have usually gone out of
office before they wished to, at odds with their
party and under cloud.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
The First Jewish General

Having a good knowledge of French
and German, in addition to his many
other qualifications, he was at once
appointed chief censor, but he held
this position only few months be-
cause he was eager to get fighting
job.
His chance came with Anzacs.
Throughout the terrible ordeal of
the Gallipoli campaign he COM
manded an Australian regiment and
left his name on the peninsula along
with Quinn, Pope and other leaders,
after whom their men named various
hills, valleys, etc. Colonel Monash
was adored by the soldiers who
fought under him, and was fully az
preciated by the commander in chief.
Thrice he was mentioned in des-
patches for his efficient work and
gallant conduct, and royal recogni-
ton came in the form Of a c. B.
CCompanionship of the Order of the
Bath.
Monash's next job was in the Suez
canal defense zone, where his COM
bined engineering and military abili-
ties proved of great value Then came
his opportunity on the western front,
where he rose to the rank of briga-
tralian division at Ypres and Mes
sines. For his services here he was
rewarded with a knighthood. Now,
in the process Of wedding out gen!
erals who have gone stale and pick
| ing younger and ADLER men as army
corps commanders, the British mill
! tary authorities have selected him
and promoted him to the rank of lieu
tenant general. For a man who was
originally not a professional soldier,
! it is a remarkable record.
| While General Monash has at
tanned the highest military distinc-
ton yet won by an Australian Jew,
I it is interesting to note that his CO.
| religionists in the commonwealth
have played big part in the war in
! proportion to their numbers. Anon z
| distinguished officers one might men,
! ton Colonel Harold Cohen of Mel
bourne, who commanded an artillery
| brigade on the western front and is
now with General A1lenby's army in
Palestine; Major Rosenthal of New
South Wales, and several others.
! The Australian army is recruited
on a purely voluntary basis. No
/ Australian need fight unless he wants
| to. The Jews in Australia number
only 1927, according to the latest
statistics, that is, one-third of / per
cent of the total population Out of
the 100000 voluntary enlistments,
1000 have been Jews, that is, / per
cent. or three times as many as their
| proportion to the total population
| This is only single piece of evil
dence as to the part played by Jews
| in the public life of Australia The
number of Jews in the federal and
state parliament has, for example, at
times reached as high as II and IL
| per cent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
LEGAL SHARKS GET BUSY.

Legal vultures and shysters in Washington
are seeking to fatten at the expense of the in
sured dependents of our soldiers who find their
graves in France. To this end, according to
congressman who have brought the matter to
attention, these lawyer sharks are sending con-
tracts to widows and bereaved mothers offering
to collect the insurance due them from the gov
eminent for twenty per cent. of the amount OBJ
tanned.
All such communications should be ignored
The government is prompt and honorable in
settling all such claims. It is safe to say that
claims will be adjusted with expediency, unless
a heavy casualty list overwhelms the govern
ment for the moment.
The bureau of war risks will undoubtedly
send on request copy of the act creating the
department of insurance The government will
lido justly by all claimants, and the services OF
lawyers will be needless except perhaps in some
intricate special case.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23

Senator Reed, Of Missouri: / am
not one who goes about abusing the
members of the cabinet. l hold them
in personal regard and esteem. But
what is there about the appointment
to position as secretary to the
president that puts a man upon a
mental apex where he is SO high the
ordinary man dare not look at him?
l knew these men before they went
into the cabinet. What rot it Is to
speak of them as "our commanders.
Here is one of them-a most gracious
and splendid gentleman-he had been
engaged in the battles of the news
paper world until he had reached
probably the age of 55. He was not
a monarch among the newspaper
men. He ran a good, decent, respect
able country democratic paper. The
only thing that was infallible about
it was that it was infallibly demo-
cratic. served with him on the
national democratic committee. He
is a man OF good intelligence, of
splendid intentions, and of most ex-
emplary habits, and is quite willing
to make everybody else's habits as
exemplary as are his own. He is
making good secretary of the navy,
but, Mr.. President-and l say this in
all kindness, say it with all respect,
I would not be considered other
wise-there are 100 men in the house
OF representatives, there are a half
hundred men in the senate, and
there are $4,000 men outside of either
body who could have made a good
and acceptable secretary of the
navy; and it is shear nonsense to
claim anything else. Ny very good
friend, Mr.. Daniels, would not ask
me to claim anything else.
What he has done since he has
been in the position has been to
study hard, to work Loyalty, to give
to the place the very best OF his
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
Men blush less for their crimes than for
their weaknesses and vanity.-La Bruyere.
THE WIRE SERVICE.

Representative Aswell, of Louisiana, who
had charge of the bill empowering the presl-
dent to take over the wire lines for the war
period is optimistic concerning the outlook for
substantial economies under government man
apement. He is quoted in Washington de-
spatch as saying that in course OF time the
charge for telephone calls will be reduced, and
that the great overhead charge carried by the
companies Will be cut in half Immediately by
consolidation, with resulting benefits to the
rnblic. The elimination of competition would
be a natural result of government control, but
The public, mindful of defects IN the postal
service, will keep open mind concerning ad-
yantages to come through the proposed oper
alton of the wires by the postoffice department.
IA cheaper service might not and probably
would not mean better service. Even the
promise of lower rates will not be accepted I'M
til supportd by experience, and when Mr.. As
well spoke the public had not been told of any
emergency requiring government operation of
telegraphs, telephones and cables.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
WHEN THRONES CRUMBLE
AND KINGS ARE DUST

world where labor reaps it's full re-
ward, where work and worth go hand
in hand, where the poor girl, trying
to win bread with needle-the
needle that has been called "the asp
for the brest of the poor"-is not
driven to the desperate choice of
crime or death, of suicide or shame.
l see world without the beggar's
out-stretched palm, the miser's
heartless, stoney stare, the piteous
wall of want, the livid lips Of lies, the
CRUEL eyes of scorn.
l see a race without disease of
flesh or brain--shapely and fair, mar
ried harmony of form and function
and, as l look, life lengthens, joy
deepens, love canopies the earth; and
over all in the great dome shines the
eternal star of human hope.