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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

Fires and TOrnadOeS have de-
StrOyed in Montgomery County
since March 18th over $4,000.
worth of property. For Fire &
Tornado Insurance, see and
"TALK VIII HOFFMAN,"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14
Frost Sunday Night.

This section was visited with a
heavy frost Sunday night, much
damage being done to fruit and
early vegetables.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14
Sells ShOrthOrn HeiferS.

Mr.. r. T. Judy sold the first of
the week, three 2-year-old short
horn heifers to O. M. Healy, of
Iowa, for $l2500 per head.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14
Garden Seed.

In bulk and packages, the best
on the market. Variety Store.
Bank street. 40 If
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14
GRADUATION
EXERCISES
To Be Held At the City
School, Beginning
Sunday, June |.
Lieut.. Gov. f. J. MCDermOtt will
Deliver Principal Address.

The graduating classes in both
the High School and Grammar
School are working hard this year
to make the Commencement Exer-
cises the most enjoyable ever held
at the school.
The baccalaureate sermon will
be preached by Rev. H. d. Clark
Sunday, June l, at the Christian
Church at s O'Clock p. m.
The Grammar School exercises
will be held at the Auditorium
Tuesday night.
The Class Day exercises will be
held in the auditorium Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock, music by
Lexington Opera House orchestra.
The following program vii be
rendered:
Orator ------Tom Grubbs
IOSt---- MARY Il. IullIOlle
Prophet Mary Ricketts,
Artist Emerald Judy
Giftorian- --- Mildred Robinson
Historian ----.-------Ray Bolts
Glass President Nancy Owings
On Wednesday evening Lieut..
Gov. E. j. McDermott will de-
liver the address to the members
of the High School Glass which is
the largest in the history of the
school and is composed of the fol-
lowing members:
Misses Alleen Beall, Ray Bolts,
Mary Guilfoile, Christina Helm
rich, Mildred Robinson, Bess Sew
ell, Emerald Judy, Nancy Owings,
Fanny Pinney, Mary Ricketts, and
Messrs. Asa Samuels, Tom Grubbs,
William Oldham, James Green
and Clyde Brown.
Music will be furnished by the
Lexington Opera House orchestra
Wednesday evening, at which
time the diplomas will be awarded.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

During the hot months order
your creams and ices from F. G..
Morris. 45-4t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

If you want a beautiful Willow
or French Pearl Ostrich Plume at
about one-half actual value, call on
Mrs. II. g. Greenwade Saturday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

Oh you spring lamb, tender and
Juicy, at Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

Full line of bulk and package
garden seeds at anarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

New beans, lettuce, radishes and
onions at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-14

Fine roasts and tender steaks at
Greenwade's.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
A Hnyo fa

your case settled in open court. You
are not aware, perhaps. that you figure
largely in the eyes Of the public at this
would give a hundred pounds to get
hold Of you. There are thieves who
would shadow your every movement,
waiting for a chance to waylay and rob
you-murder you, IL necessary. l have
taken precautions. therefore, to safe
guard you. at least within the precincts
Of ;his court. but l can not be respon-
sible beyond its limits. May l ask
what You intend to dor"
Philip. proud in the knowledge that
he was cleared Of all dishonor, was at
no loss for words now
First. l wish to thank you. sir" he
said You have acted most kindly to-
ward me, and. when l am older I hope
to he permitted to acknowledge your
thoughtfulness better than is possible
to-day l will endeavor to take care
Of myself l am now going to see Mr..
Issacstein. l do not expect that he will
send for policeman again II he does.
| will bring him before you"
The Magistrate laughed at this sally.
You are a strange boy" he said. Il
think you are acting wisely But-er-
you have no money-that is, in q sense.
Hatton Garden Is some distance from
here Let me-er-lend you cab fare "
Thank you, sir said Philip. and
Mr.. Abingdon, unable to account for
the interest he felt in the boy, quite
apart from his ineXplicable story. gave
him five shilling and shook hands with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
A Business Transaction.

~ INSIDE the police court, Philip
drew as invigorating a breath Of
~ fresh air as the atmosphere of
Clerkenwen permitted He knew that an
inspector Of police and a couple OF con-
stables were gazing at him curiously
through an office window. and the
knowledge quickened his wits
1t was worth even more than his lib
erty to realize that. in all reasonable
probability. his meteor was safe as yet.
The police had failed in their quest
whom else had he TO fear? The com
pany had informed his mother that her
tenancy OF Johnson's News would not
be disturbed before the Slst. OF course
her death was known to the firm, but
their written promise to her was YER
bally confirmed to Philip by the man
Rger. Ii was now the 25th. He had
i've clear days. perhaps six. in which
to make all his arrangements. The
forced seclusion Of the prison had
helped him in one way-it gave him a
program, a detailed plan. Each ster
had been carefully thought out, and
Isaacsteins office was the first stage
in the campaign.
A proving hanson passed. PHILIP
whistled
Where's the fare" demanded the
cabman. angrily, looking up and Gown
the street.
Drive me to Holborn Viaduct. quick. ct
said the boy, with his foot on the step
Cabby eyed him with scorn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
The Manicure
Lady
By WILLIAM F. KIRK

KIT GOT a swell set of Mark Tv.,,
last week." said the Manicur.
Lady.
set of what?" asked the Head B,,-
Der.
Mark Twain" said the Man,crr,
Lady. You poor Simp, don't Won
know who Mark Twain is?" ''1
No" admitted the Head Barrier
You ought to be ashamed to adr,i,
it," said the Manicure Lady. "W6v
George. I thought everybody kns[G
about Mark Twain and Oliver Dickens
and Marie Correlli and all them grant
authorities. II I thought I would eve
get as old as you and be as dumb 7
would get sick abed right away ana
stay there till the final summons hsS
came. Mark Twain was g-As+
writer, the greatest American funny
man and sad man combined, It said IN
the circular. l haven't read mona NJ
his stories yet, because the set tust
came and I have been busy going "a
the new shows the last week. but a.
soon as have saw a few more Of thA
latest plays I am going to stay hons
nights and read this set right from
one end to the other"
What did he write &boutr" ssks6
the Head Barber, not IN the least
ashamed Of his ignorance.
What didn't he write aboutG" "a.
torted the Manicure Lady. He vrots
about a lot of things, George. All
Just told you'll amt had chance 70
read any OF II yet, but am going to
as soon as get settled down"
'I don't see that you've got any.
thing on me-" declared the Head
Barber. You can't tell me a single
thing that the man wrote, and YOU
nearly have a At when you find OUT
thta I don't know any moro than you
do. What time did he live and in
what country, II you are 30 ACUTE"
Il believe he was an Engiishman."
said the Manicure Lady, alrily. He
this new set about the Same time thar
Mister Shakespeare wrote his plays"
Mark Twain didn't live when
Shakespeare did" said the barber u
the second chair. He wasn't an En-.
lishman, either. He was an Amer
can. No Englishman could have writ
ten Twain's humorous stories, And
he died within the last few years
Shakespeare has been dead two CEN
turtles or So"
81 don't know who asked you TO
horn in" said the Manicure Lady.
freezingly. ME and George was talk.
ing about something that you ain.
supposed to know nothing about. At
er this when me and George is dis
cussing art or literature don't want
no flap cared wop like you trying %
disturb the chain Of our thoughts Lei
that filter through your bean, TONY
and don't declare yourself In no
more"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

Great Scott thought he'd lift the
roof OF"
Go easy, mate. There's Iydies out
side"
But the cabman still swore and gazed
round-eyed at the sheet And this is
what he read:
The boy, Philip MorIand, whose pos
session OF a collection Of meteoric dia-
monds OF great value has created so
much sensation, was brought up on re-
mand to-day at the cIerkenwell Police
Court and released. Mr.. Abingdon
thought fit TO hear the case In camera,
so this ragged urchIn Is wandering
about London again with a pocketful Of
gems. He was last seen entering a cab
In the neighborhood Of the police court.
and inquiry by our representative at the
Hstton Garden offices Of MIR. IsaacsteIn,
the diamond merchant, whose name has
figured in connection with the case,
elected the information that MorIand
called there about p. m. Mr.. Isaac
stein positively refused to make any
further statement for publication, but
Il Is probable that the developments in
this peculiar and exciting affair Will
take place at any moment"
In word. the journalistic world was
exceedingly wroth with both Mr.. Abing-
don and the Jew for baking it of a
very readable bit of news. No effort
would be spared to defeat their obvious
purpose. Philip must be discovered by
hook or crook. and badgered incessant-
ly until he divulged the secret of the
meteor.
At last the cabman became lucid
Tn done" he gToaned. My brains
are a fuzzbaI Ere! Some one drink
my beer. I'm goin' in fer cowcow.'
'ad this young spark in my keb to-d'y
an didn't know it. e offered me two
bob. e did. an I stood i'm a drive as a
treat. e looked SIGH a scarecrow."
Who's neXt?" cried a raucous voice
at the door
Il am" roared the disappointed one.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
Up-to-Date Jokes

An officer Of yeomanry, in address
ing his troops, made a stirring allu-
sion 20 the medals worn by some vet
Grams in the ranks. One Of the vol
unteers went home in q very thought
full frame Of mind, and the following
week appeared for drill with several
medals on his breast Said one Of his
companions: Il didn't know you had
seen service"
mo, amt said the man
well, how about the medals7 They
can't be yours"
Cant they7 Aye, but they bs.
Door aud coo won EN- all al tn cat
tie show"
He came home in the small hours Of
the morning, and his loving spouse
confronted him with wrath in her eye
and telegram in her hand, saying.
Here is news that has been walt
ing for you since suppertime."
He blinked, looked wise, and, braced
up against the hatrack, felt through
his pockets, murmuring:
81 left my glasses in town"
Yes" she replied, with scathing
irony; but you brought the contents
with you"
Upson-You have new baby At
your house, ! hear.
Downing guns! And we Tvs
four miles apart! l had no idea any
one could hear him that distance!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
Thrilling Story of a Modern Monte Cristo---
BY LOUIS TRACY

well. look sharp. There's a hold gent
a-wavin' rs humbreller like mad"
Keep i'm. Don't let i'm go. I'll be
there in arr a tick. Who knows?
P'raps it's Rothschild"
Meanwhile Philip did not hesitate
an instant once he reached Isaacstein's
office A new note in his character was
revealing itself Always resolute, fear
less and outspoken, now he was con-
hdent. He pushed open the swing door
with the manner of one who expects
his fellows to bow before him. Was he
not rch-able to command the services
Of men? Why should he falter? He
forget his rags, forgot the difficulties
and dangers that might yet beset his
path. For in very truth he had achieved
but little actual progress since he first
entered that office five days earlier.
To Be Continued To- morrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

What's the gyme?" he growled.
Dyer take me for a mug, or what?'
"Oh, don't talk so much" cried Philip
impatiently. Are you afraid 1 won't
pay you? See! If you lose no more
time l will give you this" and he held
up a two-shilling piece for the claimants
edihcation.
1t is difficult to surprise your true
Cockney whip. The man carefully fold
ed the evening paper he had been read
ing. stuffed II under the strap which
held his rug and cape and chirruped
to his horse
The Cabby Guesses.
kim up, lazy bones! We've got a
millionaire crossin' sweeper inside.
What. no, Any bloomin' perfession is
bettern drivin' a keb"'
The run was shorter than Philip an
ticipated. but. true to his promise, he
proffered his two shillings.
The cabman looked at him Some
thing in the boys face seemed TO strike
him as curious and, Notwithstanding
Philips rags, his skin was scrupulously
clean
Cow on" he cried. "Tn make yer a
present Of that trip 'Ope it'n Civ yer
d fresh stawt in the world. Kim up,
will yer,' And the hanson swung away
into the traffic, leaving the boy stand
ing on the pavement on the north side
Of the viaduct. He made a mental note
Of the cabs number. 1t was easy to
remember-three SIS and sand
walked on toward Hatton Garden.
Meanwhile the cabman, after varying
luck, drove to his yard. changed horses,
secured a fare to a theater. and Joined
the Haymarket ranks while he took a
meal in the Cabmen's shelter.
What's to-day's bettin' on the Ma
tioual?" he asked a friend.
The evening paper was passed and he
case an eye over its columns. Sudden
ly he raped out a string of express
sionS that amazed his companions.
What's the matter. Jimmie? Missed
a 20to-1 chance at Lincoln?" 20
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meal fhlIlp received in silence a cup
Of tea and Il nice tea cake This went
on during three days. The good food
and rest had already worked a mar
vclous change in his appearance. He
entered the prison looking like a
starved dog When he rose on the
Thursday morning and washed him
self no one would have recognized
him as the same boy We're 1t not for
his clothes.
After dinner. he was tidying his
cell and replacing the plates and the
rest on a tin tray, when the door was
flung open and warder cried
A Surprise.
Come along, Morland. You're
wanted ~ the court"
AT the court" D." could not help
saying This is ou,y Thursday"
What a boy YOU are for arguing
Pick up your hat and come Your car
riage waits, my lord. / hope YOU viii
like your quarters as well when YOU
come back pretty stir YOU have
made in the papers the last five days"
Philip glanced at the man. who
seemed 10 he IN good humor.
81 will not come back" he said,
quietly, but / wish you would tell me
who supplied mo with food while
have been here"
They were passing along lofty
corridor, and there was no superior
officer in sight. The warder laughed.
Il don't know. my lord" he said
but the menoo came from the Royal
star Hotel. opposite"
Philip obtained no further news,
He passed through an Office. a voucher
was signed for him, and he emerged
into the prison ward. where the huge
prison van awaited him He was the
only occupant. just as on the first
memorable ride in that conveyance.
When he came To the prison from the
Police Court he had several Compan-
ions in misery. But they were
stretched" His case was the only
remand"
During the long drive Philip en-
deayorcd To guess the cause Of this
unexpected demand for his presence
Naturally. he assumed that JOhnSons
News no longer held safe the secret
OF his meteor Such few sensational
rumanceS as he had read credited de-
tocuveS with Superhumau sagacity.
In his mind, JohnSon'S News was the
center Of the world. II enshrined the
marvellous how could II escape the
ttAtAfNfA nus WI lt us AlAtAA h'tiNFNNNA
daily through the great thoroughfare
OF the East End, but a few yards
away Judging from the remark
dropped by the warder. all London
was talking about him. A puzzliug
feature was the abundant supply Of
good food sent him in the prison.
Who Was his unknown friend-an
what explanation was attached 10 the
Incident
Philips emotions were no more
capable of analysis than a display OF
rockets Immured in this cage. rat
Ting over the pavemeuts. he seemed
to be advancing through tunnel into
an unknown world
At last the van stopped, and he was
led forth into the yard of the Police
Court He followed the same route
as on the previous Saturday. bu;
when he assembled into the court itself
ne discovered change. The agis-
trate, couple OF clerks. and some
policemen alone were present The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
Copyright. 1904. by Edward ]. CIode) I
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

With Monday came a remarkable
change in his fare. \ pint of FIRST
rate cocoa and some excellent bread
and butter for breakfast evoked no
comment on his part but dinner OF
roast beef. potatoes, cabbage and rice
pudding was SO extremely unlike
prison diet that he questioned the
turnkey
ITS all right kid" came the brief
answer It's paid for. Eat while you
can, and ask no questions"
But
The door slammed, and at the next
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

much better than
/ did when the
doctor was treat
ing me. ! don't
suffer any bear
ing down pains at
all now and l
sleep we'll l can
not say enough
for Ly d. a f.
Plnkham' $ Nege-
table Compound
and Liver Pills as
they have done 90
much for me !
am nio YIN &
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

general public and the representatives
of the press were not visible.
He had scarcely faced the bench
when the magistrate said.
You are set at liberty The police
withdraw the charge against you"
Philips eyes Sparkled and his
breast heaved unanimously. For the
life OF him he could utter no word,
but Mr. Abingdon helped him by
quietly directing the usher TO permit
the lad to leave the dock and take a
seat at the solicitors table.
tn HEN. speaking slowly and with
some gravity, he said:
Philip Morland-that is the
only name by which / know you-the
authorities have come 10 the conclusion
that your story Is right, You have I'M
questionaby found a deposit Of dia-
monds. and although this necessarily
exists on some persons property. there
is no evidence to show whose property
it is. 1t may be your own. It may be
situated beyond the confines OF this
kingdom There are many hypothesis,
each of which may be true; but, I'm any
event If others lay claim to this treas
ure trovc-and l warn you that the
Crown has a right in such a matter
the issue is a Civil and not a criminal
one. Therefore. You are discharged,
and your property is now handed back
to you intact"
Free.
\ clerk placed before Philip his parcel
Of diamonds. his key. the rusty knife.
the pieces OF string. and the two but
tons-truly a motley collection The
boy was pale. and his voice somewhat
tremulous as he asked
May | go now. sir?"
Mr. Abingdon leaned hack in his chair
and passed his hand over his face TO
conceal Il smile.
Il have something more TO say to
YOU" he answered 1T is an offense
against the law to withhold your name
and address | admit the powerful mo-
tives which aCtuated you, SO l make
the very great concession that your
earlier refusal will be overlooked il you
privately tell me that which you were
unwilling 10 state publicly"
Philip instantly decided that it would
be foolish in the extreme TO refuse this
offer He pocketed his diamonds. looked
the Magistrate straight in the face and
sail:
Il will DO that, sir. As the informn-
tion is 10 be given to you alone. may I
write it,"
The policemen and other officials
SuiEEered al this display Of caution, but
the Magistrate nodded and Philip wrote
his name and address on a sheet Of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

the lower part Of
my back, head
a c hes and felt
weak and was
very irregular.
After taking five
bottles OF Lydia
f. + in k h IA m =
Vegetable c o m
pound with Liver
Pills for Consti-
patton. l felt well
and strong and
have no more fs-
male troubles. ]
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04

good health now and owe Il all to
your remedies. take pleasure in tell
!ug my friends and neighbors about
them."-MRS. MATTE HALEY. sol
CalnIihnna Streat- Danvtll& Va
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nope every suffering woman will give
,our medicine trial ! give you per
mission 70 publish what your RENE
dies have done for me.'-MRS. ROY
SIAIMS, r. No. 6. Box "a, GAINESVILLE,
Ohio.
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MhAr len DOLLARS DID.

Danville. Val have only spent ten
dollars on your medicine and l feel so
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-04
THESE TWO
YOUNG WOMEN
Tell How They Suffered and
How Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Restored Their Health
and Stopped all Pains.

GAINESVILLE. Ohio.-'T would have
Cramping spells, distressed feeling in
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