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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

late John Burton, of this city, and
is therefore related by marriage 10
large number OF people in this
county who will be pulling for him
to win.
To be chosen for this exalted po-
sition is an honor and trust that
any man should be proud Of
Mr.. Hon, realizing that the people
are vitality interested in measures
that will come before the next SEN
ate, believes it is due them to know
the position the candidates will take
on these questions. The paramount
question will be whether or not the
people will be permitted to vote on
the submission of a statewide amend
ment to our constitution. Mr.. Hon
states that he has always been an
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20
Veterinary Science
As Practiced by Or. W. 3. Robinson,
Saves Lives Of Animals.

-'-rne science OF veterinary surgery
has advanced more within the past
decade than any branch of profess
sional endeavor. The veterinarian
of today is as thoroughly educated
for his profession as is the physician
and surgeon for humans. w. B.
Robinson, d. v. NJ, of Mt. Sterling,
commands the largest practice of
any veterinarian within so miles Of
Mt. Sterling. He established in his
profession years ago, after grad
uating from the Cincinnati veteri-
nary College, and he still keeps
abreast Of the modern trends and
discoveries in veterinary science.
The Cincinnati Veterinary College
has a national reputation for turn
ing out highly skilled graduates. No
student is eligible to enrolment who
is not a graduate from College or
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20
Harry +. Howell
Candidate for Assessor
Popular Sheriff Asks Democrats to
Give Him Their Endorsement
For Assessor.

That Harry F. Howell has made a
splendid record as Sheriff no one can
deny, so acting upon the suggestion
of his warm political friends he some
weeks ago cast his hat into the ring
and is seeking the Democratic nomi-
nation for County Assessor. His du-
ties as Sheriff have made him con,
versant with land and stock values
and familiar with all sections of the
county.
He is a member of the well known
Howell family that has lived in this
county for many years and is widely
connected and quite popular with a
wide circle of friends.
He has made an efficient Sheriff
and any business entrusted to him
receives prompt attention. He prom
ises If elected Assessor to try and
render just as good an account of
himself in his new position as is the
one he is filling at present.
AS clean, capable man his claims
are entitled to the consideration of
all Democrats.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

MORE care of side pixies and dirt
roads by more fairly distributing.
without favoritism, the road funds
over the entire county, instead Of
spending thousands of dollars on a
FEW miles, to the great detriment
OF every other section;
A dollars worth of honest work
or value, for every dollar expended
and saving of thousands of dollars
annually to the taxpayers, by more
rigid policy of inspection of all work
done and claims presented against
the county;
A prompt, economical and bust
ness-like administration. with as
low tax rate as efficiency and good
government will permit, based on an
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20
BUSINESS INDUSTRY

advocate of temperance, that he is
no new convert to this belief, nor is
he assuming this attitude on this
important subject for political ex-
pediehcy and IL elected will use his
every effort to give the people a
chance to vote on this measure. He
believes in dry city, dry county,
a dry state and a dry nation. On
all other matters he promises II
elected to render to and for the
people the very best service Of
which he is capable, ever keeping In
mind that he is a servant of the
people. Mr.. Hon occupies a promi-
nent place in the business and So
cial life of Winchester and is known
as one of Clark county's most ener-
getic, successful and progressive
citizens with a reputation that
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

High School and the subjects taken
up during the 4 years course are
the same as those taken up by the
students of medical and surgical
colleges; they include Materia Medi-
ca, Surgery, Zootechnics, Anatomy,
Pathology, Physiology, Chemistry,
etc.
DR.. Robinson treats such diseases
as hsRres. spavins, ringbone,s cornea
of 4he eye, kidney diseases. gals
and bruises, dental troubles, and, in
fact, every known disease which af-
fiicts all classes of animals.
He conducts his veterinary hospital
on East High ST.. Phone 551-R, resi-
dence phone, 551-W. A recent oper-
alton of the most difficult nature
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

General Manager. Mr.. Cornell is
one of the best informed electrical
men engaged in this class of service
and his activities are always along
the line of public improvement rath-
er than for cooperative gain. He
said: Like all business organiza-
tions. the prosperity of the Kentucky
River Power Co. depends upon the
prosperity of its locality and no 9TH
er company will make a greater eff.
fort to promote the upbuilding of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

justifies belief in any statement he
makes. I: is al obvious fact that
in politics, state or national, the es-
sential qualifications are executive
ability, an unmistakable insight in
to the needs and requirements Of
community, county or state, and an
integrity of character which leads
an individual to exert his every eff
fort and influence toward these fac
tors of legitimate welfare. 1t is to
men that have made a success of
their own private affairs that we
must look to for the administration
of public affairs as state and nation
al welfare are founded upon the rock
of legitimate business practices.
Mr.. Hons friends say he is this
character of a man and that the
people will make no mistake in Civ
ing him their suffrage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

vehicles Of the newest and best i'm.
proved makes, and which include
buggies, traps, runabouts, and an un-
usually wide range Of pony carts to
delight the owners of these dainty
little steeds From 60 to rs car
riages are on display at all times and
Mr.. Senieur makes the prices execp-
tionally reasonable. depending rath-
er upon the number of his sales than
on the high profit of each. His show
rooms have an area OF % $50 IT.
and are exceptionally light and
roomy and a separate warehouse is
required for the storage of reserve
stock. He operates a repair shop
for all kinds of buggy repairing,
painting and vanishing and adjust
ing rubber tires of which there is a
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

great demand for the "Senieur Tires"
which give the greatest satisfaction
and are 100 per cent. efficient. An
important line consists of high grade
harness of exceptionally fine material
and skillful workmanship. Any per-
son desiring a particularly classy
harness or one which will give the
very hest possible value for every
dollar of its cost should make II a
point to purchase it at the Senieur
vehicle establishment and by so do
ing patronize an old and reliable
Mt. Sterling house. The enterprise
was founded in 1853 by the late
Fred Senieur and has succeeded to
his son, H. w. Senieur, the present
proprietor, who is highly popular in
this city and county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

intimate knowledge of every detail
of the county's business and the
ability to say mo" when the occa-
sion warrants it;
The fearless enforcement Of the
law. with equal justice to the poor
and rich alike and the assurance
that conscience and not political
expediency win guide his every Of
fetal act.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20
New Spring Stock
of Fancy Vehicles
Now Displayed by n. w. senieur-
32-4 w. Locust Street.

Parties anticipating the purchase
OF vehicle of any description this
spring should lose no time in repair
ing 10 the sales-rooms of III. w. Sen
ieur, who is known as THE Carriage
Man" At his store everything from
phaeton or buggy to the tiniest
pony cart can be purchased and
noteworthy item is the fact that he
has Just received two carloads OF
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20
Candidate for
State Senator
Sterling Young Democrat Of Win.
chester Seeking Nomination 10 Ad.
voeate Of Statewide Prohibition.

Some several weeks ago Mr..
George Hon, of Winchester, Clark
county, made known his laudable
ambition to serve the people of the
2Sth Senatorial district as their rep
resentative in the Senate.
Mr.. Hon was born in Powell coun-
ty and is a son of the late Cort Hon,
well remembered by many of our
older citizens. He married Miss
Fannie Burton, a daughter of the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

Mr.. Voter. he is member of no
faction, is on no slate and is max
ing clean race with his record as
County Attorney as his recommends
ton for promotion and appeals for
support to the unpurchasable voters
only.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

LESSONS fail to realize that they
are all really engaged in the
same work. Formerly veterinarians
came from the ranks Of the black
smith or farriers, just as surgeons
were formerly the BARRIERS. Both
were regarded as on a lower plane
than physicians, but time has shown
the intimate relationship which ex-
lists between the two. There is less
real difference between the work of
the human practitioner and the vet
erinarians than there is in the scope
Of the veterinarians work The
veterinarian is called upon to treat
canary birds, cats, dogs, horses,
cows, and so on up to elephants,
and the treatment must vary in con-
sequence"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-20

Hazard and the general improve.
ment of Eastern Kentucky than this
corporation. 1t is our aim to give
service unsurpassed by any public
utility in the country and to be in a
position to furnish current in any
quantity and at any time for light
and power. We want every citizen
of Hazard and surrounding territory
to feel that the Kentucky River Pow
er Co. appreciates his patronage and
desires his good will"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
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Jury in the matter at lsSue-WaShingt
correspondent Of the Boston Transcript
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
The Threat of Strike Against the A. F. of L.-Demands
Made By Washington Employees of The A. F. of L.
For the Minimum, That the Federation Argues Gou
ernn,ent Employees Ought to Get.
The Opulent Organization and Some of the Comfortable
Salaries That 1t Pays.-Itemized Expenses as
Published by the American Federationist.

Washington, d. C., Jan. 27-The in
tcrcsting spectacle is presented OF Sam
ucl Gompers, Frank Morrison and the
other officers OF the American Fedora
ton of Labor having demands made up
on them by their employees in the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor Building, in
Washington, for wages enough to enable
these employees to live i'm moderate
comfort. 1t is not the desire OF Mr.
Gompcrs or his associates that this cat
should be let out OF the bag, but they
forgot that their own workers were
members OF unions, and that under the
terms OF these unions they were en-
titled to some consideration in the mat
ter OF pay, service and conditions OF
work. Mr. Gompers has been an earn
est and voluble advocate OF bill be
lore Congress prescribing minimum
wage OF So day for all Government
employees. In connection with his ap-
proval OF this measure he has found
opportunity to vent his dcnunciation OF
employers generally, and other labor
leaders have pointed out how both the
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
Compelled 10 Present UItimatum.

In the itcmizcd expenses Of Novcm-
Der, in the week ui November -, there
may be found items oi workers rcceiv-
ing SIG week, Sl1 week, Sl5 a week.
Sl3 a week, Sl2 a week, Sll a week, $40
week, and So ON. In fact, there are
several receiving only so week, and
apparently the highest salary paid to
any OF the employees was about $35 "A
week. u ms OF course averages So a day,
and somewhat remotely approXimateS
the necessary living expenses oi the
president OF the organization 1t was
necessary ior the workers OF the Fed
Grafton to present practically an ulti-
matum To the dictators OF the American
Federation OF Labor before they could
secure hearing or secure any improve
mcnt in their wages
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03

Government and the employer grind
the face OF the poor, refuse decent
wages and compel them to live in a
manner incompatible with the dignity
OF an American citizen. While all these
iulminatlons were streaming forth there
were workers in the American Fedora
ton Of Labor Building drawing $40, SIP
and Sl4 week, and some even less than
$40.
FcdcratiOns' Books Show $4,000.
II a manufacturer whose employees
made demands on him, alleged that it
was impossible for him to meet these
demands because his profits were small
and his production cost high, he would
receive SCant consideration from the
union, who would Immediately declare
a strike. II he offered to show his books
he would be told that what his books
showed had nothing to do with the case,
and that he was TO meet the demands OF
his workers or they would strike In
the case OF the employees Of the Amcri-
can Federation OF Labor, there is no
necessity OF showing the books, because
the books are wide open, and there is
no necessity OF emphasizing the fact
that there is a handsome surplus in the
bank; that the receipts each year are
enormous that certain persons cXpcnd
large sums, and that certain officers are
very substantially paid. Therefore,
Samuel Gompcrs could not alegc, in
defense OF any refusal to meet the de
mands OF his employees, that the Fedora
ton could not stand it. For example,
the report for the month OF November,
1916, shows that there was cash bal
ance on hand on November 80, 1916, OF
500, iSO.43.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
Federation Faced With II Strike.

They were, as matter OF TACT, seek
ing only a So a day minimum wage,
which has been so ardcntly advocated
ior even those doing inconScQucntial
work Tor the Government III Washing
tom They also demanded scvcn-hour
day, with a hali-hoiday on Saturday,
but the Federation tried to compromise
by Offering seven and onc-hali hour
day, although that had been enjoyed by
the clerks for years. There was also
demand for a change in the manner
OF adjusting differences between en-
ploycrS and employees, and according to
the secretary oi the union, the Fedora
ton refused all OF these demands. 1t
was minated that unless the Fedora
tiOn introduced the same element of
humanity and charity into the affairs OF
the Federation which it demanded in the
affairs oi private employers, the Fed
Grafton would have a strike on its hands,
and would find out how efficient and
effective a strike would be to demoralize
the working affairs of the Federation
The union wanted arbitratOrS OF dis
putcS arising between employers and
employees, to consist of one clerk, one
labor official and third party selected
by these two. The Federation Stipu-
lated that the arbitration council be
composed entirely OF trade unionStS. In
other words, the Federation wanted to
be the defendant and also the Judge and
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
How Much Other Employees
Receive.

Anyone that is interested and will
look over the list OF expenses itcmizcd
in the financial statement OF the Fedora
ton as published in the American Fed
cratlonist will find that ON November 2
a, +. Holder received sS60 ion "legislaN
ton expenses" that {. Wyatt received
S51 Tor the same purpose, on November
q; that J. 7, Egan, 1923 on November
Z; J. i, Egan again, $G2.9 80 on November
o; A. +. Holder, $G7 on November 10;
e.. Hamilton, SOL 30 on November 20;
A. +. Holder, S67 ON November 2l; ].
j. Egan, $3.50 on November %; Grant
Hamilton, $j7 ON November 25; A. f.
Holder, So ON November 21 These
are all listed as having been Legislative
expenses" The public does not exactly
understand what Legislative expenses"
mean but evidently the work oi these
gentlemen Is more rcmuncratlVc than
that oi stcnographcr who receives $40
or Sl2 a week.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
SUNDAY CLOSING INDORSED.

San Francisco.-The Labor Council
has indorsed proposed state law that
would close barber shops, meat markets
and other business establishments on
Sunday.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
Officers ut Least Get Living Wages.


In the report OF the proceedings OF
the thirty-siXth annual convention Of
the American Federation of Labor held
at Baltimore ON November l3 last, il
Is shown that during the year there was
paid to scventy-onc "organizcrS' the
sum OF $50, ,0S3.1i. That is an interest
ing item III itself. The trcaSurcr'S state
mcnt shows that from October 81 to
September 30 the American Federation
Oi Labor received S334,2IJ.41 and cX-
pended S3l5,O41.32. These heavy cx-
pcnscs were not due to remuneration OF
employees oi the Federation and were
not incurred III carrying out the great
purpose OF paying a living wage To en-
pIoycS Almost at the end of the item
llcd expenses OF November, 1916. there
are found two modest items, one stating
that SG25 was paid to Samuel GompcrS
Tor one months salary, and the other
that Sll6.6i was paid To Frank Nor
risun Tor one months salary. Samuel,
therefore, received a little more than
$50 day for services, and Mr., Morri-
son received almost Sli a day. There.
al least, the spirit OF the American Fed
Grafton Ol Labor was manifest, because
II was seen To that these gentlemen were
provided with funds that would permit
them To live properly. They were also
provided with good working conditions
and other cmOlumcntS.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
MIR. HENRY w. STOUGH, City

Cincinnati, January 27, 1917.
HENRY SLOUGH,
a celcs
ta clowns bells
IL Christian, thinks he
as you and 10
infamous told that Cincinnati a cesspoo
drunken bawdy mob OF sinners?
who informed splendid ministers of the
least less than
teaching
What right you of in,pudencc
stumbIcNover Christian
Our
What this better than, wise
than?
ing the Bible assumption intimacy with God,
morbid easily
circus?
What harm than the exercise
tionaI fuIminaois historic
these by wizard spells
while II thin
on o
made dupcs of by you?
Finally have repeatedly insuted
this good her and by unwaranted
their which slander charitable
which l
am, earnestly
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03

This is the old story Whenever a
union man works for a union, he de
mandS twice as much as he does from
anyone else. The American Federation
OF Labor pays the union scale to every
one they employ.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03

San Francisco, Cal.-Organized coop
ers have established the eight-hour day
in this city. Every firm but one has
agreed to this new provision of the
CooperS Union.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1917-02-03
COOPERS TO RAISE WAGES.

Rochester, n. Y.-Coopers' Union
No. - has signed contract with the
Rochester Cooper Company. Wages
are increased 12H per cent. The new
rates are $21.6O a week for machine
operators and $3.50 for cooperS. The
cight-hour day prevails.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
Trinity Commandery, X. T.,
Observes St. Johns Day
Today at MaranacOOk

The members of Trinity Command
cry, No. I, X. T, are looking for a
pleasant day today for their pilgrimage
to Tallwood Inn, Maranacook, in OBJ
scrvance of St. Johns day, and it is
probable that quite a number will par
ticiI ate. The Sir Knights will leave
Augusta at 9 o'clock by a special car
over the Winthrop line Of the Lewiston
Augusta E. Waterville Street Railway
and will arrive at Tallwood Inn at
about 1890. Some will also go by auto
mobile. Various sports will be enjoyed
during the forenoon, and at P NJ an
eight-course dinner will be served. At
2.3o a baseball game will be the cen
ter Of attraction and other sports of the
afternoon will be a fishing contest. with
a prize for the Sir knight catching the
largest fish. Supper will be served at I
o'clock and at $50 the party will start
for home. 1t is expected that the par
ty will number about $50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
BELFAST
Death of Mrs. John D. Walker
at Little River-Sccial Affairs
for Miss Sargent

Mrs Eliza Brown Walker, wife of John
D. Walker, superintendent of the Belfast
Water Co., died this morning at her homo
at Little River While suffering with
bad cough all winter, it was only about
six or eight weeks ago that Mrs. Walker
became seriously Ill and a specialist pro-
nounced her malady cancer. During
the last days of her illness she suffered
greatly and the end had been expected
for few days. Mrs. Walker was Il years
and months of age and was the daugh-
ter of the late Henry and Sarah Brown
Of Belfast. Besides her hushard she is
survived by two brothers. Edgar and
Henry Brown. and by a number of nieces
and nephews. Of these Mrs William
Smalley and Mrs. Carleton D9ak were
more like daughters, the latter making
her home with Mrs. Walker until her
marriage two years ago Mrs. Walker
was a woman of beautiful character and
dearly beloved by all who knew her a
kind neighbor whose place cannot be fill
ed The funeral service will he held Tues
day from the residence at Little River,
Rev. Arthur f. Wilson of tie First Par
ish, Unitarian, officiating. Burial will be
at South belfast
Miss Dorothea Sargent Of Maiden,
Mass. whose wedding to Claude B. Rob-
erts of Belfast and Houst-n, Texas, will
take place in Maiden July cS is the guest
of honor at number of social affairs
in Belfast where she Is visiting friends
On Thursday last she was given a lunch
con and auction by Miss Clara Heating,
High street; Saturday night Miss Marian
Heal entertained a small party for her at
dinner at the Country Club; on Monday
Mrs. Morris L. slucg will give an auction.
entertaining the Saturday Club and an
extra table in her hono- and on Tuesday
at ! o'clock Miss Caroline PeYrine of
North port is giving luncheon at 1
o'clock at the Country Club followed by
auction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-25
SOLON

Mrs. Myrtle Whpple cam, FRIDAY 70
mass a few weeks with friends IN town
Miss Gertrude Brofee and Miss Rena
Nrcco,1ar. graduates of Pennington Nor
MA, 1917. came Friday to pass the sum-
mer with their parents.
Bernard Davis fell from load of hay
recently, hurting his leg quite seriously
Mr.. and Mrs, Malon Patterson returned
recentlv from a visit in Boston and vicin-
ity.
Miss Berle Cram Is home from Yer
mont, where she has been teaching.
A large number Of ladies were out
Wednesday afternoon at the Grange
hall to do Red Cross work. There Is to
be an exhibit of articles made by them
In William Sopers window
Mrs F. A. Coolidge was In Madison
Wednesday attending the county Sunday
school convention
The girls connected with the Congresa-
tional Sunday school meet at the home
Of Mrs F. A. Coolidge each Friday after
noon to do Red Cross work.
The Ladies Home Circle met Thursday
with Mrs Elzada McIntire.
Mrs George Jones OF Madison is visit
ing at the home of NJ. L. French.