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Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
hen worth noticing

hen worth noticing In the barnyard.
Really, 1t wasn't such fine name
as Mrs. Henry Hen or Mrs. Henrietta
Hen, do you think so7
Il saw something so absurd just
now" said Mrs. Hen.
"What did you seer asked Mrs.
Henry Hen.
~ saw something so absurd" Mrs.
Hen said again.
$50 you told us before" said Mrs.
Henrietta Hen. "You haven't yet told
me what 1t was that was so absurd"
"Nor have you told me-" said Mrs.
Henry Hen.
That's right, hens, get excited,
don't wait for any one to be given
chance" said Mrs. Hen.
"Well, if you don't want to tell us
you needn't" said Mrs. Henry Hen.
"No, Of course you needn't" said
Mrs. Henrietta Hen.
"Now hens" said Mrs. Hen, don't
get mad. There is nothing funny
about 1t and / meant no offense.
only want you to be quiet and calm
and patient"
"Well, as you're Mrs. Hen and
we're only Mrs. Henry Hen and Mrs.
Henrietta Hen we had better be pa
tlent, / suppose" said Mrs. Henry
sadly. She had always wished she
could put on the airs Mrs. Hen did.
She knew she could put on the airs
all right, but she didn't think anyone
would pay any attention to her if she
did. She had tried 1t once or twice
and no one had!
This was what | saw which was
so absurd" said Mrs. Hen.
She paused, cleared her throat,
cackled some more and then began
with her story.
"SOme of the children were having
their first summer picnic. am not
sure whether they called II their sum-
mer picnic or their late spring picnic.
But at any rate it was picnic. And
they had it by yonder brook. They
left there just a few moments ago.
"Now / know enough about picnics
to know that crumbs are left around
and often goodies. So l walked down
in stately splendOr to the pond. was
hoping nothing had gone into the pond
for that would have been far from
pleasant"
The other two hens listened atten-
lively and only wished they could
walk in stately splendor, or at least
say that they had and not have
creature smile ut the thought.
81 found, as l had thought" con-
tinued Mrs. Hen, "sOme very nice
crumbs, some delicious crumbs, well
seasoned, with a good taste, and well
come to my appetite.
"But saw something very strange.
/ saw a knife and fork which had
been forgotten.
"Pve noticed when the children have
given other picnics that they often
eat with knives and cut with forks,
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
The Difference.

81 received two requests for an in
crease in salary today"
"That so? Did you grant themT
other"
"Why"
Because of a difference in the re-
quests. One of the young fellows came
in and simply asked for more money
on the ground that he needed it. I
turned him down. The other young
fellow came in and said that he needed
more money, and asked if l couldn't
give him a chance to earn more. did"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
FOR SUMMER COLDS

Nothing gives quicker relief than
Vacher-Balm.
1t is harmless, and also relieves
Nervous Headache quickly. and any
superficial Inflammation in short
time.
Try it for Mumps, Hay Fever. or any
pain.
If you cannot buy 1t locally, SENDS
for Free Sample, and Agents terms.
or send soc stamps for 25c tubes.
Avoid limitations.
e. w. VACHER, inc, New Orleans.
La.-Adv.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
Hewlett eIudeS Leroux
and escorts JacqueIine to
Quebec, where he finds out
who JaCqueIine is and where
she lives.
CTo BE CONTINUED
PIodders Have Their Uses.

II is The men who have had vision
who have moved the world forward
The rest of us are plodders. We are
good plodders and we all do the best
we can, but We are really followers
In the footsteps of others. II we fol
low well, and II we plod patiently and
tlrelessly we also may claim our need
Of praise Also We shall surely be
given our reward.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
CHAPTER ".
Simon leroux.

With Jacqueline's arm drawn
through mine l paid a visit to the
bank In which l had deposited my
legacy and drew out fifteen hundred
dollars, next depositing JacQueline's
money to my own account. 1t amount
ed to almost exactly eight thousand
dollars.
wanted to deposit her money in
her own name, but this would have in
volved inquiries and explanations
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

OH no, llley cut
with knives and
eat with forks,
and they eat with
spoons too.
swell, l be-
lieve that those
children m u $ {
have thought that
1 was going to
take up eating
with knives and
forks too. ! mag
Inc they left those
for me to try.
They thought |
would copy them.
'But i shall
show them l do
my own way. i
ate some delicl-
u n
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

had a delightful little meal, but !
paid no attention to the knife and the
fork. A hen is not going to lower her
dignity and use the stupid tools Of
people!
Imagine them thinking l wanted
such things. Just imagined"
But just then the children went hur-
rying by. "Oh, / am sure We left the
extra knife and fork by the brock.
We couldn't have dropped It." And
Mrs. Hen didn't say again that the
children had left the knife and fork
for her.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
80 YOU'VE GOT HERR"

Paul Hewlett, lettering at night
in Madison square, New York, is
approached by an Eskimo dog. Re
follows the dog to a gambling house
and meets the animals mistress
coming out with a large amount Of
money. She is beautiful and in dis
tress and he follows her. After
protecting her from two assailants
he takes her in charge, and puts
her in his own rooms for the rest
Of the night. He returns a little
later to find a murdered man In his
rooms and Jacqueline dazed, with
her memory gone.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
Improved With Age.

One day small Hazel's mother re-
proved her for soiling her dress.
BE patient with me, mamma" said
Hazel. you'll like me when we get
better acquainted"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
True Difference.

you never join in when they sing,
The Star-Spangled Banner" re-
marked the reproachful friend.
ever hear me try to sing"
mo"
"Then you don't understand my po--
sition. l have too much respect for
our national hymn to try to sing It."
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
EXPRESSING THOUGHTS.

We have right to say what we
think only when we are thinking that
which Is right to say. Many thoughts
are too warped by selflshness and I'M
kindness to stand that test.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
The LARGEST Butterfly.

The largest butterfly known is found
In British New Guinea. and there only
Measured across the wings, specimen
are often from s 10 II inches vile.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

you do, cackle,
cackle," said Mrs.
Henry Hen.
Hello, friends"
said a third hen
known as Mrs.
Henrietta Hen.
Mrs. Hen, the
first speaker, was
always known as
Mrs. Hen as she
was one OF the
oldest and finest
hens in the barn
yard and she had
a special liking
TO be known as
just Mrs. Hen.
She alw a y S
{ h ought that
made her seem
a. 10 Tho Anlxy
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
Paper Plant for Argentina.

Argentina manufacturers are arrang-
ing to establish the first paper plant
in that country.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

Truth and I, woman's age are not on
speaking terms.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

Wise farmers never attempt to raise
their crops in the political field.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

The vainer a woman is the easier IL
is to make her happy.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01
DADDY,5TVENING
ufAIRY TALE 81
THE HENS TALK.
1yfARY @AH1lAln | BONNER

"Cackle, cackle, cackle," said Mrs.
Hen, as she walked into the barnyard.
"Whv how do
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1919-08-01

Every time a mans neighbors kick
II makes him sore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
MAILED FIST CANNOT SUCCEED IN IRELAND
 J REMEDY.

fled, if indecent. trap "The greatest bluff in history had succeeded Ireland betrayed a Westminster; the mandate of the English people to bring freedom and peace to their neighbors betrayed, they ked to forth and fight for the freedom of the small
 Heading For Another Tragedy
 The Englishmen brought in the old tradi- tions of the righteousness of the state this may sound hank heresy To Irshmen it is but the unfold ing of events that led to terrible tragedy. Have we seen the end of that tragedy? Not yet shall we see the end of it until the Mailed Fist and the Jack Boot give place to policy founded real knowledge and sympathy and backed by unfalter- ing courage, and real breadth vision.
 It will be instructive to. look briefly into the evolution of the constitutional It is superseded and almost forgotten in Ireland except by faithful few. It is lamented in England, powerful and effective it 1egislatively, the movement that has taken its place makes itself much more dangerous and menacing. The English people knew Redmond well, and trusted him They would have given him in full confidence most anything he had asked And it is the h. this great statesman who beloved by the Eng fish common people, went to his under the shadow of betrayal by English politicians
 But for the .interposition of the it is pos sibe that the tragedy of Irish failure might have insisted on their mandate being given effect to. Had the Irish question been settled before war, the Irish would have given of their utmost in that great conflict As it was, it should be
 Now ended, the problem and ineptitude. is handled with vision and courage, it may yet bring untold blessings. Peace of could bring would be the settlement of Irish problem.
 Not A Problenl-A Demand.
 Indeed, it is longer a problem in the ordin- ary It is national demand De met. There is refusal to the of Sim Fein fight Separation by and every means within it's power. And Sim Fein is the most resourcefu political organization Ireland, with it's gift producing apparently impossible situations and placing the continually in the wrong, has known
 British statesmen, if they do not desire British policy in Ireland should become inter- national byword and source of shame free colonial possessions must shoulder the respons bility without delay. Distrust must be overcome distrust and nurtured by Dublin Castle ernnent and, by politicians who free to make a pledge they apparently to betray it. National sentiment in Ireland appeased, national confidence in Ireland must be restored
 The Mailed Fist and the Jack called off (and guarantee that there will be "wholesale slaughter in Ireland in consequence) and Ireland must be converted from occupied country until free unit within the family Of tons, giving forth of her best in talent ing and the genuis for government that she has shown herself to possess in the past, and living peace and harmony with Great Britain, who has misunderstood her long and tragically.
 There is no other remedy All others will fail, and they deserve to fail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
ADVERTISING BOLSHEVISM


HE OPPONENTS of Bolshevsm are earnest enthusiastic 1 and industrious. They not discreet May TimesFarmer which knows something of psychology gathered through of effort that of these well meaning boosting Boshevism They ing before the people program that with impossible clements has features that seductive for living and especially those advantage of some education in economies
 If Holshevism is not making converts in the fault of its opponents who have made this Russian system the best advertised political program in the world
 The epite Boshevist has been applied ent activities that promises become praise
 Who does not know individuals who desiring ascrbe themselves form of praise deserving activity little of the usual order, say "I'In bit of Bolshevs"
 They do things better in Italy. When Mr. threatened with May Day revolution, he didn't holler "Bolshevs" He raised riot about up great patriotic demonstration He Italy something interesting to think about
 If all the Boshevist shouters will Secretary soldiers ganzaton of work, for months soldiers they will put Bolshevism under the sod in weeks
 Give the American, people something interesting to talk about Don't put Boshevsm the center stage the lime light and make appear subject worth busy mans time
 Habit does strange tricks Vice often viewed object fondy than de- ,srvng virtue
 (Continued in Last Two Columns)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

At the moment Ireland darkest spot in all British Dominions. Sullen the sur face seething beneath it with a discomfort that manifests itself actively where it can dare and pas pively would be to court a qulch. lined grave it is challenge to the capacity ol British statecraft and standing menace to the Tn ternationa1 relations of the British Empire the naked sabre It must continue to govern ed long British Ministers shirk responsibility refuse with foresight, with herolsln, II like, but above all with sympathy anu iiiasil tion.
 The Bismarkian Policy Outcome
 The mailed jackboot can never sue ceed in overawing the sentiments of people, ana Irish sentiment tradition have survived seven hundred fifty years the current is stronger than ever today A new impetus was oongngS hii Castle-that "anachronism" that MT. Asquith con- demned so strongly when ne went to G th W es'I+ is that mistrust Britain and all things British bazed forth with a fercer intensity than the pres ent generation Ireland has known.
 Victory and John Bulls Other Island
 n a weeks the British people will be cele- brating greatest victory history has had to re- three hours sail across the Irish Sea lies island that is within the British Empire put does itself ''of' it. whose people are the the world, given flag to fight under that they will recognize This people whose national characteristic chivalry, will stand aside in these rejoicings. Today, Irishmen will be heard to say .eyyhat is it to us that Britain the war?"
 the average Engshman, who takes his opinions certain section of the Press ana probes no deeper into the outcome or polItici , u tions that do not immediately concern nm vii you would be in the soup victory TOT you HI ies ans national existence as it does for us and for all the
 
 in Britains Name
 Aye" will back the biting retort, mo people can have national existence with forty thou troops occupation of their country, and with provocateurs in every village and a every street corner"
 well, done in name, it is because Ireland unruly and rebelious country, and be trusted" This is the only answer that Chief Secretary for Ireland has to offer
 Fngli statesmanshp has fallen into the habit of resortng subterfuge of concealing its own ineptitude in regard to Ireland behind the excuse is driven to take otherwise 1nderenslole inc of action by force of circumstances, and, Of course, conveniently ignores deliberately re- recognize, that these very circumstances have beer politicians.
 Ptsgah Glimpse of the Promised Land
 British people three times determ'ned oy the cIearest unequivocal mandate that was by Ministry that the Irish people should Rule. Three generations of Irfshn1en had fought for this the Ireland of pre-UIster willing to accept it. The golden bridge good will had been built across he expectant people had been vouchsafed a Pisgah-gnlpse of the Promised Land. Then Sir Edward staged the Ulster Volun- teers and Lord Northcliffe provided the audience by means his powerful newspaper organizations
 Asquithian Cabinet tumbled with undfgni-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
PEACE ARRIVES

'T~ HE GERMANS having agreed internationally to sign the treaty, arrives at least formally It will be Hungarian Empire.
 The danger Russia where there is civil and from whence flow again into adjoining countries
 There continuing danger of civil strife due to the bit ter quarrelng of classes within each European country The readusmen of economic interests will be difficult and haps slow
 The goomiest situation having presented the brighter side be inspected The will the to work among the Central Powers. They will receive food and raw materials As hunger abates civil strife may also abae
 peace treaty signed by gov ernmen seemed an inevitable consequence of the conditions Germany has lacked in it's leadership very tent who have been less determined exhibition pull dog resistance than upon saving rom the wreck as many German lives and as much German property might be.
 Facts that indicated further resistance considered by the Geran leaders before they sought an arlsce ana De- fore they signed the conditions of armsce which amounted unconditional surrender.
 Having signed the preliminary treaty the Germans parted with the bulk of their weapons dbanded their armies up their ships During the period Austria and Hun gary disarculated and rebuilt Germany immedi ately without effective Allies and surrounded by enemies
 Foch had the task of making the enemy helpless in mi tary and did effecually that the American began immediately to withdraw leaving to the Allies mainly the task of guarding the frontiers.
 Having really step surrender was un- reasonable suppose that the enemy would attempt which he had made impossible.
 German leadership did not need to be very intelligent to refuse resistance that could only resulted patton of the country, perhaps to it's disarculaon.
 The terms which have been given to Germany are stern stern, perhaps imposed conquered However stern the terms they better disease internal
 The minds of millions of Germans after the of final surrender made than the minds have been during several years.
 One of the features the treaty will bring the defeated Germany very positive benefit Germany devastated territories must pay great ndemnes must hild and deliver ships. Germans under compuson keep busy. They will have difficulty in finding work.
 Unless the victorious peoples make considerable men in their of keeping their people employed be found at the end that labor suspended production due to unemployment will be than the German indemnity
 The chatter that has out of Germany home consumption. In Germany in America there group against the These internal performance, like that the President The talk that flows accepted representing serious purpose of national leadership. Germany the armsce signed and her weapons that she must keep signing to the end sgn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

lowed ourselves to be surpassed by any other co1onizing nation. Certainly, we also have had to suffer from those juvenile complaints which have spar ed no colonizing country. and let him who. at the peace negotiations feels he has a clean slate, throw the first stone But we appeal to sen timent of Justice when we demand that President Wilson stick to his word Point of the Wilson programme has been accepted by us and an agreement was reached on this basis : on our part and un
 oanAitiana11x An tho naxt ofstha whale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS
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IOOhING BAUk-Ed
 From The Farmer, Tuesday, 24, 1869)
 The Connecticut National Bank has declared it's 74h dv1- dend of five per cent payable on and after July 1st
 The Milford favorite Resort situated between Straord and Wech Point to be opened July 3d.
 The Southport it makes larger dividends than establishment of the kind in this county Its last dividend eight per cent The City and old Bridgeport banks per cent the Connecticut five per free from government tax
 The executors of the late Wm. St. Ledger will sell at ton the 9th of July the valuable property 1O1 Wall street will be valuable property as all water fronts must become
 Rev. Father Syno of St. Augusnes intends to leave for Europe shortly to be present the Catholic Council He de- res to settle his affairs previous to his departure and to or against himself personally to present them this week
 The papers this morning, contain the part adjacent to that city yesterday between James Walker Mur ray the well clerk of the City Hotel New Haven and by the winner, pr. in eigh judges Brothers, the prize of caret the good time and the taking everything into consideration decidedly lively and interesting affair
 The oldest Women's club broomstick
 They have queer specimen for postmaster of Mina N. He addressed the following letter c Washington where curiosity than they should be-
 Nina, Chataqna Co.,, May 1S, 1869.
 First Assistant Postmaster General:-
 Dear Sir-1 asked you for resignation some time and recommended Alexander Holdrdge be postmaster of this office it the peoples wish and he being Republican Democrat. thought it would be immediately attended to- My business is such that must to Iowa. to be two deputy must be also old man. born in 1SOO My grandfather cousin of Ethan Aen and By the Great Jehovah and Continental Congress- demand resg nation. C. B.. P M.
 think entitled to his resignation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

 to of
 
  to our he :- 70   without pie O
  to of  nd sign the peace onsn high consideration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Entente. The armistice treaty was based thereon and point 5 Is an in- tegra1 part of the peace negotia- tfons ."
 In an open letter of the German colonial society to President Wilson. he is reminded of the 14 points. and asked where he has obtained his information as to Germany's un- worthiness to hold colonies. Is 1t from postwar English blue books? Who brought the natives to fight in Eur ope? A neutral commission should be sent to compare German and En- tente colonies.
 vorwarte (S. D.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
THE DROWNED FLEET

Du@ BRITISH FLEET out for sail. German crews unguarded in charge of the German ships If the authorities friendly to the idea that the Ger ships ought be scued they conducting the watch recessness not equaed in the military history of the world
 treaty limits the German fleet to six battle ships under tons each light cruisers and twelve torpedo boats "surrendering destroying" all other vessels
 The other vessels certainly destroyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
FOREIGN OPINION.
The Fourteen Points Again.

The Fourteen Points Agam
 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (semi- Off.) At meeting at Weimar of the Hamburg Union for German overseas interests, pr. Bell. Minister of Col onies, said:
 At the peace negotiations two allies will be on our side; inter- national right and justice~ We will thus prove that we have acquired our colonies by lawful means, and we will further give proof, reliable documents in hand, that as regards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

ution which the Germans have thrown out to the Conference from Berlin, proposing an internationalization of all the colonies for the benefit of the League of Nations is the best Either peace will come out of the conference or universal upheaval."
 Berliner Tageblatt (Dem. Party), The Hague correspondent maintains that President Wilson and even Gen. Shuts were originally in favor of the internationalization or naturalization of all the colonies. solution which would have been accepted by Germany without demur.
 'As far as the final results are concerned, for Germany and the col onies as well as for England and the other fortunate mandatories of the League of Nations. 1t makes no differ ence by what method the colonies fall into the hands of their future owners. The settlement which has now been decided upon Is only a more courteous, but less honorable form of common theft ."
 Vossiche Zeitung fDem. Party). The most decisive argument against British annexation Is that every nation with a culture of its own ought to take its share in solving the diff cult colonial problem. The fate of Africa is a European affair, and only a European economic union-for this purpoge-can satisfy the justified de- mands of France. Germany. and other nations which are capable of coloni. zation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

The bomb plotters who were going to shake the government off it's founda tons, are about now shaking 'em.