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Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02

Judge, Your Honor: 1t is my
information that you are now
about to discharge the jury for
this term of the Court. want
to say for myself, and on behalf
of my fellow jurors, that we ex-
tend to you our highest apprecia-
ton for the courtesy and kindly
treatment, not only in your judi
cial capacity, but socially as well.
| am sure that voice the senti-
ment of all jurors, when | say
that your charge to the Grand
Jury was the ablest that ! have
ever had the pleasure of listen
ing to; have heard many able
charges delivered, but Your Hon
or broke all records. 1t was wise
in the highest degree, sublime in
its dignity and truth expressive
of the strongest judicial ability,
yet, so clear and well defined
that each juror could clearly
comprehend his legal and moral
duty under the law.
We have been delighted with
your method of procedure. 1t is
indeed of the highest order with
in the realm of jurisprudence.
This demonstrates your fitness
for the high position which you
now occupy. and Your Honor,
the higher position to which you
aspire. You have shown your
self a man who knows how to
talk to the point, and stop when
you have reached it. Such art
and skill of the public man tow
ers above a thorough university
training without it.
Your Honor: You made a
deep impression upon the minds
of the jurors. when you called
one jury of twelve men before
you. who had been unable for
several days, for some reason,
to come to an agreement, and,
in the most kindly spirit, offered
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Public School Certificates

Last Saturday those who were
examined to teach in the Public
Schools of the county received
certificates, as follows:
First Grade.
John Bingham, w. d. Martin,
Clara A. Campbell, B. F. Evans,
Victor Carnes, Richard Grant,
H. C. Hopper, Kathleen Ham,
mons, Ed Hampton, Mollie Hern-
don, George Jackson, Della Lo-
gon. Della Logan, Dora Mitchell,
Gertrude Steele, Viola Ray, De-
ronder Stewart, Lucy Taylor,
ID. M. Walker, Chas. B. Jones,
C. A. Mills, Cleo Keck, Ben Nc
Donald, Evelyn Norvill. Clara E.
Campbell, Andrew earns, Cora
Evans, Mona Hammons, Grover
Hopper, Nettie Hammons, Cleo
Howard, Myrtle Jarvis, John
Jarvis, Chelsa Marsee, j. L.
Powers, John Reese, Nicy Smith,
eager Tye, Mamie Vaughn,
c. H. Reynolds, H. C. Mills,
w. r. McWilliams.
Second Glass.
Calvin Blanton, E. E. Davis,
j. l.. Davis, Harvey Hopkins,
w. p. Hubbard, Flora Lewellyn,
Ida 4. Noe, j. H. Powell, Law
renee West, j. T. Sowders. VIM.
Barge, w. q. Davis, Mary Ham,
mons, Victor Hammons, Minnie
Lewellyn, Nina Miller, Ora
Owens, Dora Williams, Nola Par
rott, Fred Miller.
There were 81 applicants; Al
first grade; II second grade, and
% failed to make the required
grade.
Eugene Spurlock,
Bertha Fore,
Examiners.
W. w. Evans,
Co. Supt.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02

intermingled with eating, drink
ing, oratory and music. The
music was furnished by Miss
Cassie R. Walker, piano, Messrs.
c. w. Mealy, violin and V. c.
Mcdonald, coronet. Not until
11:3O did the reverly come to a
close, and then only for the fact
that train No. "a leaves at AS.
Most all the delegates being
men who had urgent business at
home left on train No. "a, but it
goes without saying that all who
participated had a most enjoyable
time. We say come again, we
are glad to have you.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Hughes.

Mr.. Thomas Hughes died at
his home on Allison Ave, May
81, l0l6, at the age of thirty-one
years, of tuberculosis.
Mr.. Hughes was the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W. Hughes of this
City. He married Miss Lizzie
Fisher and was the father of
three children, one son and two
daughters.
He was buried in the cemetery
at Trace Branch, June lst at 2
O'Clock. Mr.. Hughes has been
in bad health for some time but
has been confined to his bed only
the last three or four days. He
was Christian gentleman and
was liked by all with whom he
associated.
He leaves, to morn their loss,
a father. mother, wife, three
children and two brothers.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Decoration

Last Tuesday at the City Gene
terry, the remnant of the Old Sol
diers who fought to keep the flag
of this Nation in the air and our
country on the map Of the world
paid respect to their old COM
rades by placing flowers and
flag upon their last resting place.
We have been to many meet
ings, but this one was the sadest
that we have ever witnessed.
Out of the many who went from
Eastern Kentucky, and Knox
County there were only twelve
who were able to get together to
participate in this ceremony.
These old veterans with uncover
heads that showed the hardships
that they had bourne stood in
one little ring while their leader
conducted these sad ceremonies,
and as he read from the pages Of
the ritual, it seemed that one
could read from the expression
of the sad faces that they realiz-
ed that it was only a few days
until the flowers aau h.~s vOuld
be placed upon their graves.
Mr.. R. n. Jarvis who is the
grandson of an old soldier, de-
livered very interesting ad-
dress, as also did Hiram l.. Tay-
Tor, who also is the grandson of
one Of these old veterans.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02

After Harvey returns home,
Fairfax calls on him and offers
him a large sum of money to al
low Nellie to secure a divorce.
Harvey, enraged, strikes Fairfax
whereupon the latter brutally
beats him.
The next day, Nellie calls and
tells Harvey that they are going
to marry. They attempt to take
Phoebe from him but fail. Mel
lie has the furniture removed and
turns them out Of their home and
leaves for Reno while Harvey and
Phoebe start back to Baskerville,
afoot. After several weary
months. they arrive there in tat
tiers and are taken in by their
uncle, who helps Harvey to a
new start. At Blakeville he is
welcomed by all his friends and
takes his old job back.
Phoebe becomes dangerously
ill and Harvey wires Nellie.
She has been disillusioned by
Fairfax and comes back at once,
a repentant and wiser woman.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Goes to West Baden Springs.

DR.. and Mrs. c. A. Bromley
left for West Baden Springs,
Indiana. where they are expect
ed to spend several weeks at the
suggestion of one of our best
physicians.
Mrs. Bromley is afflicted with
incipient Brights disease and
other complications. She will
drink the water and take the
baths at these famous Springs.
These good people have the SYM
pathy of their church and the
community in this affliction and
hope for Mrs. Bromley's early
restoration to health.
The local church through its
official action carefully granted
brother Bromley absence to look
after his wife's health. but his
pulpit will be occupied the next
Sundays by two fine men Rev.
Shepherd of Corbin and Rev.
Brown of Berea.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Sunday School Convention

The convention held at the
First Christian Church last Fri
day and Saturday was a great
success. The attendance was not
as large as it should have been,
but all the sessions were of great
interest. There We're visitors
from many sections of the State,
and a number of inspiring adj
dresses were made. The church
and Sunday school have been
greatly helped by this convention.
The meeting will be in Williams
burg next year.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
What's His Name
AT Star Theatre, Saturday
June 3---StOry of the
Play.

Harvey, the beau of Blakeville,
a soda clerk, is very popular with
the girls. Harvey marries Mel
lie, the bakers daughter, against
the wishes of Harvey's uncle, a
trusty old bachelor who is the
village photographer.
When the show leaves for New
York, Nellie. Harvey and Phoebe
their little girl, go with it. Dur
ing the performance in New
York, Nellie makes a big hit and
arouses the interest of Fairfax,
a millionaire man-about-town.
Nellie becomes the star at the
play at a big salary.
At the managers suggestion to
keep her husband in the back
ground, she establishes Harvey
and Phoebe in a house at larry
town, and spends Sunday with
them there.
Harvey becomes known as
What's His Name" the hus-
band of Nellie Duluth. In a few
years, Nellie becomes the rage of
New York, and because of Fair
fax, she rarely comes to see Har-
yey and Phoebe.
Harvey meets Fairfax and be-
comes jealous of his attentions to
Nellie and, while leaving the
theatre after a short visit, he sees
walters bringing food and wine
to her dressing room, and returns
later only to find Nellie. Fairfax
and q great party of friends
hilariously supping. Harvey
aourishes a revolver and breaks
up the party.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
A Letter of Thanks.
May q, 1916

May ", 1916
Mr.. Robt. w. Cole
Barbourville, Ky.
My Dear Mr.. Cole:
You folks could not have been
nicer to us than you were and
everyone came away singing your
praises. | believe you were a
little disappointed at the attend
ance. |, too, was sorry that we
did not have more present, but
it was their loss, not ours. |
thought the banquet was simply
great and | liked the way you
handled the business part o. it
as postmaster. Did you not
take particular notice of the in
terest in the proceedings? | did
and it spoke volumes.
| want to thank you and Mr..
Robson and all the other Bar
bourville people who were so nice
to me and everyone else. but it
seems to be natural for Eastern
Kentucky people to be hospitable
and they do everything just right.
When | reached Barbourville
from Cincinnati. ! was tired and
worn out, but the nature of your
welcome put new life into me
and | tell you in all sincerity,
that | enjoyed the day more than
l have anything in a long while.
Please accept my sincere thanks
for your many kindnesses and
courtesies to me and | hope you
will call on me freely if, at any
time, | can serve YOU.
With best regards,
Yours very truly,
Arch. B. Davis, Secretary
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
For Rent

A modern six roomed cottage,
in Barbourville with bath, and
toilet. Electric and Gas lights,
gas stoves, large garden, at a
reasonable price, Call upon or
address j. M. Robson, or r. N.
Jarvis, Barbourville, Kentucky.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02
Bankers Meeting

The Bankers of the 9Th and
18th Districts met here last Fri
day and the meeting was a decid-
ed success. In the morning auto
nor : & were lined up in front
of the Jones Hotel and the Bank
ers, their wives and many others
were taken over Paint Hill and
down to Wilton where they were
shown the beautiful little min
ing town, returning to Dishman
Springs where they enjoyed a
most bountiful and well prepar-
ed lunch, consisting of sandwich
es, minis and coffee, prepared
by Mrs. S. T. Steele who, it goes
without saying, is an artist in
that line. The coffee was furn-
ished by Mr.. w. H. Green, who
represents Arbuckle Bros. Coffee
Co. of New York City and was
of the Yuban Brand, and better
beverage was never quaffed bv
the hand of man.
After the lunch was over the
Bankers and their friends were
brought back to the City High
School where they adjourned at
2o'clock P. M. to meet in the
Auditorium at Union College at
7:45 for the disposal of business,
after which at S:45 they repaired
to the dining half where they
were served with a Banquet at
which 200 plates were set and all
taken.
The welcome address was de-
livered by Lieut.. Governor Jas.
ID. Black in one of his character
istic ways of doing things of
this kind. He was responded to
by Mr.. H. G. Shiles of Crab Orch
ard, Ky. Many fine toasts were
delivered by the visitors and our
own citizens, among whom were
+. E. Turley, Richmond, KY,
.. b. Minor, Perryville, KY,
Mr.. Manning, with the Reserve
Bank of Cleveland, O., and B. C. |
Lewis, F. d. Sampson, j. M. ,
Robson, E. T. Franklin of Bar
bourville, and others.
Robt. w. Cole was POSTMASTER,
and while Bob" is not a preach
err, lawyer or politician. yet he is
some POSTMASTER.
The Banquet was under the
direct supervision of Mr.. c. P. |
Kennedy; it was prepared in
Knoxville and brought here ready |
to serve; all except the coffee
which was donated by Mr.. Green
and was the same as that served
at Dishman Springs. The minis
and chewing gum was from Perk- |
ms & Co. of this city.
The Banquet was most interest
ing from start to finish, it being
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-02

FOR SALE have for sale 2
Store Houses, 8 Dwelling Houses
and one half interest in a SIP
acre tract of land. Also l corn
crusher and a slot machine; will
take coal or timbered land in eX-
change. Call on or address j. H.
Slusher, Flat Lick, Ky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-11
Women to Act if Men Won't.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: What arc the mon in America II
there be any lcft) thinking Of. that they permit
the present administration to continue TO dis
grace this country? Seven months the Lusi-
tania matter has dragged on. nearly two
months since the Ancona was torpedoed. and
now we hear Of possible arbitration. Pas
seneer steamers again sunk without warn
ing and unless an American is on board
nothing to be said, Are only Americans to
DC allowed 20 live?
In the name Of decency and humanity !
call upon the men Of the country 10 demand
that diplomatic connection with Germany and
Austria be severed and these matter. ended.
France and England arc doing our dirty
work for us Engand's navy is protecting
our shores and what few ships We have. and
we sit down with folded hands and thank
God We are out Of the mess.
II is perfectly disgraceful. md II the mon
won't rise up and put an end TO II it's time
the women did. II will drive me into becom-
ing suffragist. L. W.
New York, Dec. 90, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-11
LET'S BE PROUDLY PATIENT
German Availability Takes Some
Months to Grow.

To the Editor o. The Tribune
Sir: The writer sincerely trusts that
neither President Wilson nor his advisers Will
net hestily in the Persia matter The of
hcials IN Washington even surmise she may
not have been sunk by submarine, or ~
90. 10 IL not possible that i. may have been
by one of the Swiss navy, or OF the under
zen Aotllla o. San Mnrino or Monte Cnro'
for no one eaw the flag, ord perhaps after
lain shc may have gone 20 the bottom through
an act Of Col?
Possibly. there was n premature explosion
of some proprietary medicine. or the cellu-
loid toilet set of some foolish and vain woman
passenger. possibly the wife OF an EngIlsh
earl
Some way mus, be devised 10 discontinue
the carrying OF any gun over the cailofc o'
one inch. no matter what my have been oui
attitude in this matter. To- GU: relaton'
with Germany and Austria mrst not be fut--
Their strained. and after all only one Amefl-
can life was taken They are amiable IN their
feelings toward rs. and would not FOR worlds
see us prepare ourselves for any future
war with them; that might sever our en-
viably tender relations. Above all, let us
be patient.
II is only five months since the Lusitania
had the bad lucL to he sunk and 100 un-
fortunate Americans, who should never have
taken such "sks we're lost am sure that
an orderly. wei written series Of letters
that in years to come may he published IN
future school books viii nov do more good
than hasty actor and violence calculated 10
annoy OF infamc well meaning and cult
ured people. We are. as our good President
has said. TOO proud to tight and verbal
remonstrance and kindly presentation OF
the right and wrong Of the whole matter are
preferable % any foolish sentiment of so
called national honor"
Our forefathers who were hot-headed
impulsive lot favored such things, but now
adays material advantages certainly deserve
the first consideration. Calm and cool see
ond thought convinced the head of the nation
that il Was really unnecessary 10 compel the
Mexicans 70 salute our flag n year or more
ago and he was brave enough and possessed
the right moral courage &c withdraw the
army and navy without striking one really
angry blow. Thi- is highly characteristic OF
the great, broad man in the White House
who is ever ready 10 believe that "a soft
answer turue,h aside wrath Let Us there
fore be content with sending milk 70 the
babies OF Germany and be patient.
T. SCHMIDT POPPENHAUSEN.
New York. Jan. GN9lG.
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doceivcs many honest men and women; II
serves the purposes of few designing
mon. and /, humiliates Americans before
the whole world. Nearly quarter OF
billion of men. of women. of children, are
involved in a great struggle. in terrible
CONFEDERATION that is burning up the shnms
md the hypocrisy and calling for the real
and the noble. the unselflsh and the SELF
sacrificing. Men and women all over thc
V orld are giving their lives TO preserve the
things they love and TO defend 'he iai'h
thcv hold. 10 insure for their children a
hotter and n nohler world; and we, sitting
in case. i'm comfort and prosperity, con
tnuc TO insist that by words alone Is 1t
possible TO defend, preserve. MAINTAIN
principles. =,
We have so far kept out Of the war. MIR.
Wilson may Justly claim full credit for
this. But we have defended nothing. we
have meant TO defend nothing and nothing
that we have done could in any way defend
ANYTHING. We have clamored for another
"scrap of paper" when all the world was
fighting because the faith and honor thaI
.scraps of paper" once represented nave
teen set aside by strong, selfish, brutal
nation. Is not this bitter mockery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-11
Proficiency. Not PrO-American.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sly: The present events in our country
can DO nRught but disturb the minds OF
patriotic Americans A. the outset OF the
present conflict in Europe these United
States were proclaimed neutral by tho Presi-
dent and so VIC are supposed 10 be neutral;
but arc We England and her allies are
fighting with munitions nearly all OF which
arc made in America" Germany receivee
no one gun or shell. Is that neutrality? IL
MAJ be that IL is not our fault, but that
does not change the fact that the United
States by supplying the Allies with the
strength with which 70 fight will decide the
wa in jhcir favor II mag be said that by
the rules Of international law, supplying
arms TO belligercnts is not breach OF neu-
trality; but is it right in the face Of moral
law.
Do The few men who are boarding up fabu
lous wealth By this disgraceful trade realize
that they arc sapping II from the blood OF
their fellow men? Do the men who work in
these plants realize that each shell they ham
die IL doomed TO slaughter one Of their fell
low beings; that each gun that they help TO
make is 10 kill hundreds Of men and aid in
devastating land which is fighting for its
very existence against the very nation with
whom we fought over a hundred years ago :
Do they know that they are helping 70 de-
stroy q people who have done more for the
upbuildIng and UNFOLDING Of liberty in these
United States than any nation on the globe :?
Is this real neutrality? 7 speak not from e
German standpoint. but from the standpoint
Of pro-Amcrican, whose ancestors were
among the first settlers. We arc losing the
faith of the best element this country has
just 10 fiji the pockets OF few unprinciplad
men who are not pro-Amcrcan. but pro-
money. JOHN {. DOUGHTY.
New York Dec. 81. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-11
Spineless and Most Deficient.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: It is quite impossible to overestimate
your admirable editorials on President Will
sons spineless and most deficient policy in
international affairs and his supineness with
respect TO tho hyrhcnated Americans tresch-
crous attitude. As an oldtime Democrat |
voted and even took the stump for Mr.. viii
son. but now I sorcy regret having done so.
Il is fact that have had in my desk
for number of weeks letter wherein I
advocated the very same thing which see
that Mr. Wallace 7. Jones is commencing in
most appropriate and forcible words. There
would be no stronger, no moro effective cam
paign literature for next years Republican
cause than the said booklet, containing a
dozen or more of The Tribune's splendid and
patriotic editorials. Every true American
will help raise the money for so worthy ali
enterprise. c. f. R.
New York. Dec 10. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-11
The Crisis.
~ destiny and thou

America thy destiny and thou
Stand face TO face beneath Gods solemn
stars.
Thou hast the memory Of noble wars,
The palm Of victory is on thy brow.
Hast thou so often fought for Christ that
now
When Antichrist is come to mime as
Mars,
Thrusting his bloody claw from out the
bars,
Thou must rhetoricate and scrape and
bow?
There is a rhetoric that speaks not twice
1t is the rhetoric of thy black ships,
1t is the message of a thousand guns.
That says America shall have no price.
That she will not surrender while she
grips
In her right hand the sabre Of the
suns!
EARL sIMoNsON.
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New Year Dividends
oFrom Tn, Providence Jotrron


II is estimated that the January dividends
will aggregate over two hundred and sixty
three million dollars, and further pleasing
consideration IS that the distribution WI be
twentv-one millions larger than that at the
beginning OF the present year. An encourage
ing number OF corporations are restored TO
the dividend class in respect of some of
their securities at least, while a few melons
contribute to the happy new year showing
There are still some conspicuous absentees
of course, As Steel common, among the IN
dustrisls, and the New Haven railroad
These dividends would cover the cost o.. the
navy, including new construction. FOR the
next fiscal year. and leave a handsome sur
plus; or support the Garrison army for a
year and half.