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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
STRAY STREAKS
(By Fluke McFluke.J

Twas a dry Xmas, yes indeed very
dry thank you. Our old hulk hasn't
been so dry since the year "a.
Evidently the thieves who stole
Capt. Whites starch were men with
families. or else they intend to keep.
up a stiff front
Some time ago a smooth guy sold
lot of Texas people seats at $500
each, to witness the world coming to
an end. A few days back a Kansas
farmer gave another shark 100000
for half interest in the North pole.
The next thing in order is for some
enterprising fellow to sell some fool
person the equator, or maybe the
earth's Axis.
A couple of fellows went to Uncle
Dyer Whites place the other day,
bought two bottles of Cooks Dry and
axed him if he objected to their mix
ing a little whiskey with the two bot
ties of harmless and kickless stuff.
Capt. White says mo, have no OBJ
lection to your putting whiskey in
three bottles" as he yanked another
from his ice chest. When the GUS
toners announced that they had no
booze and were only testing, White
imediately ordered them to leave his
premises and stay away.
Judge John Wilson's Sunday school
Glass, composed of middle aged la
dies, (and beyond) played him rather
poor in She selection and presenta-
tion of that Christmas present, when
they made it a nice box of candy. You
know it would be so easy and handy
like for Levi, John Allen and Mrs.
Wilson to use the Judges present
too, thereby lessening his chances of
entire appropriation as originally in
tended. CD Mrs Wilson l believe, is
a member of her husbands class and
of course had nothing CD to do with
making it box of candy.
Some days ago young army Off.
Ger who had not been here for more
than two years CHANGED to meet an
other young fellow in our office Dur
ing the absence of the officer the 9TH
er young fellow had gotten married.
The two being warm friends the Of
ficer very naturally asked the other
how he liked married life, when he
replied, IT'S the only thing, Cap,
great, you ought to get married. some
life" then in va subdued and awsome
whisper he said really if you think
of taking such a step l want to talk
with you privately first" Cor six
bits we will keep names profound
secret.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
MESDANIES BIRKHEAD-
MISCHKE ENTERTAIN

Mesdames H. f. Mischke and e. r
Birkhead entertained, informally, at
the home of the former, last Saturday
afternoon, in honor of a number OF
visitors who were spending the holt
days here with relatives.
Progressive rock was INDUCED in
after which luncheon consisting OF
dainty salads was served. Besides
quite number of local ladies, those
present were: Mesdames Edward w
Cooper, of Nashville, Tenn; Vernon
P. Lyon, of Henderson, KY; b. w
Frost. of Norman, Mrs. j. C. Her
of Louisville and Miss Lucille Bar
rett, of Barrett's Ferry.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

Justic6 may be thwarted for time,
in many cases perhaps, it may never
overtake the guilty in this life, but
we. verify believe that in the great
majority of instances ait will react
nightly upon the heads Of the wrong
doors and bow them down to earth as
a load unbearable and not to be
thrown off. There can be no ques-
ton of it's being far better for one to
never go wrong, but there is some
0uestion as to whether or not the
world gives more credit or expresses
more admiration for the person who,
when a serious wrong is committed
TO in every manner possible manful-
" right the wrong. When man or
a woman goes down upon their knees
in sack cloth and ashes as 1T were, IN
an agonizing effort to undo, make
amends for and again set right upon
the pedestal from which he, or she,
by foul hands or otherwise, may have
dethroned it, the actor may-hap pass
es through depths unacceptable and
therefore unappreciated by some of
the near-sighted onlookers. But to
those whose vision may penetrate to
the bottom of the cavern traversed by
the man in his conquest, as he climbs
to light and struggles up the noun
tain where he displaces wrong and
again puts right upon the topmost
peak, the world perhaps holds no
nobler or grander figure. For the
man or woman who does that thing
our admiration is unbounded. There
can be but little doubt Of the fact
that the most sorrowful, the most re-
gretable incidents that have trans
pired within our midst, recently and
otherwise, has been the elimination
of seasons of wrong doing. Sadder
still, yet true nevertheless, it often
happens that the wholly innocent
suffer for the wrongs of others, even
long after the violators of the law of
right have ceased to exist. The best
thing in the world to do, is to stay
right. The next most noble thing is
TO right the wrong if one has been
committed, whether Intentionally or
otherwise.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

President Wilson passed his Sixty
third birthday Dec. the 2Sth. While
not an old man as age goes, yet we
doubt not, aside from his past Ill
ness from which he has not yet re-
covered. that he has aged fully a
score and a half in years since he first
became the nominee for President In
1912. He has lived under just SUCH
a strain, during the most of the tlme'
that few men could bear.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

rated with presents. After very in
teresting program Mr.. and Mrs. Santa
Claus gave out the presents. Every
body had nice time especially Mr..
Arlie Midkiff.
Rev. Ira Day and family, of the
Bowling Green Circuit, spent the hall
days with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. G. Day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
FARM FOR SALE.

My farm of 20 acres at Horse
Branch, KY, about As acres in woods
emainder in high state Of cultivation
Fine young orchard, new house and
other buildings; real bargain. I'm
mediate possession. Also one extra
large bay mule.
v. NJ. CRowDER.
1915 Walnut ST.,
24t3 49, Owensboro, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
SPECIAL BARGAINS

From Jan. 1st. to 5th. we will sell
Mems $3.50 Corduroy Pants ats $50
Mems $4,000 Suits at .... 1900
Ladies' $4,000 Goats at. ..... 1915
Ladies' $3.50 Coats at ..... 1000
HUB CLOTHING co.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
KENTUCKY SHARE IN U. S.
ROAD AID 81 ,562, 265

Washington, Dec,-Kentucky's APP
portionment of Federal aid road
funds for 1918 was $1,562,265.5S,
according to report made to the
House of Representative by the Sec
rotary of Agriculture. OF this sum
allotments to approved projects
amount to $S7O,5S6.43. leaving an
unallotted balance of $1,191,679.10.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
SIMMONS NEWS AND
SQUIRE BROWNS FIRST

Mr.. Clint ortkeise, who was injur-
ed in the mines by fall of slate, is
at this writing improving slowly and
is thought to be out of danger. Mr..
r.. p. Bell, who was injured at the
same time and by the same fall OF
slate. is able to be out and will be
on duty again shortly.
The Holidays passed off very
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

Nearly all of the eye witnesses to
sales of wood alcohol for beverage
purposes like Doctors most grievous
mistakes, lie buried somewhere. At
least they are buried.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
FOR SALE.

~ acres of land on public road
good 4-room house, well in porch,
fruit trees, nice shady yard. On mail
route. Price $1,000. .fi
25t3p CLYDE TICHENOR,
Cumb phone. Centertown, Ky
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

Mr.. Frank Foreman, of Hazard,
came home Wednesday, to be with
his mother, Mrs. L. p. Foreman, who
is i'll of pneumonia. Mrs Foreman's
condition was improved yesterday at
press hour. ..,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

w. e. ELLIS & BRO, quote the
following top prices today for Eggs,
55c; Hens, zoe; Stays, 15c; Cox, 1Oc;
Ducks, zoe; Geese tic.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02
ESTRAYED

One red Steer Calf, about one year
old. Liberal reward.
'~ws F. d. TICHENoR,
27t2p Horton, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-01-02

TELEPHONES.
Cumberland .lS3
Farmers Mutual E. ........ 59
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

now Won't yer nav some more cakss
sir?"
Westcott pushed back bis chair and
rose 10 his feet. He had extracted
all the information the girl possessed,
and had no wish to expose her to sus-
picion. There was no longer a doubt
In his mind as 10 the fate OF Miss Don.
ovan. She had been forcibiy abducted
by this gang Of thiey es. and put where
her knowledge could do them no harm.
But where? The clue had been given
him. but before II could be of any
value he must learn more of this
Mexican, Mendez. The fellow had
always appeared a rather mythical
character. but now became suddenly
real. The marshal might know; il
not, then he must choke the truth out
of Lacy. Determined to make the
effort. he muttered a swift word of
thanks to Sadie and left the room.
From the open doorway Westcott
took careful survey of the street, adj
juSting ais belt so that the butt Of his
revolver was more convenient to the
hand. He had no conception that his
coming interview with Lacy was to be
altogether a pleasant one, and realized
fully the danger confronting him.
At that moment the little marshal,
his broad-brimmed hat cooked owe one
eye, emerged from the narrow alley
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
ENGLISH SHIPS SAIL FOR
EAST DESPITE STRIKE

New York, Aug. 28-British steam
ship line apparently won a victory
today ovec the 1000 or more long
shoremen who yesterday sJught to
tie up all vessels flying the British flag
by a strike which they declared would
continue until Archbishop Mannix Is
allowed OF Irish soil and Terence
MacSweeney, lord mayor Of Cork, is
released from prison. All but one of
the big British liners scheduled to
said today departed, and the excep
uon, the Cunard liner Pannonia, will
leave tomorrow, officials
Most of the iremen on the Pan
nonla walked out in sympathy with
the strikers. The crews of other ves-
sells remained virtually intact.
Hundreds Of longshoremen, who
quit yestel day, returned today. Union
orncials annuonced they deeply re-
GREETED the unexpected walkout COM
ing just before new wage demands are
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
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Miss Donovan hesitated. Moore
broke the silence with a protest.
"In your care, senior? The girl Is
here as prisoner to Bill Lacy"
$50 l told Mendez," he said indiffer-
emily. "But he is In iii humor this
morning and took small interest in the
affair. II was only when ] promised TO
take full charge that he consented TO
your remaining at ALL"
IF there Is evil done, the debt will
be paid"
Cateras laughed, one hand at his In
cipient m%ustache.
BILLY Lacy. you mean, no doubt.
That Is G matter for him to settle with
Mendez. 1t is not my affair, for only
obey my chief. However, senors, it's
no evil that is contemplated, only we
prefer guarding the secrets of this val
ley ourselves. That Is what angers
Mendez, the fact that Lacy uses this
rendezvous as a prison during our alb
sence. We found one here when we
returned-guarded by an American.
Now you come with another. How do
we know what may result from such
acts? What sheriff's posse may be on
your trail? Bill Lacyl Diosl If Bill
Lacy would make prisoners, let him
keep them somewhere else than here.
Mendez takes no prisoners-he knows
a better way than doing things like
that"
"But. senior, this is q woman"
"Of which l am well aware" bow
ing CALAMITY. "Otherwise | should not
have Interfered and offered my serv-
ices. You know what to do with your
team; then the both of you report to
Casas at the upper camp-you know
him?"
"Yes, senor."
Tell him / sent you. He will have
his orders they are that you be shot
IL you attempt to leave before Mendez
gives the word. IT'S not long now till
we learn who Is chief here-Bill Lacy
or Pascual Mendez. Come, senorita,
you are safe with me-"
Concealing a dread that was almost
overpowering, yet realizing the impos-
sibility of resistance. Stella permitted
him to touch her hand and assist her
to Chamber over the wheel. Under
some conditions the change in captors
might have been misunderstanding
she felt no desire to remain in the
hands Of the two who had brought her
there, for Skies, plainly enough, was a
mere drunken brute, and Moore, while
of somewhat finer fiber, lacked the
courage and manhood to ever develop
into a true friend.
Yet she would have infinitely pre-
ferred such as these-men, at least, of
her own race-to this Sinking Next
can. hiding his devilish instincts be-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
jim GETS A cL-Ew.

Synopsis. - Frederick Cavendish,
New York man OF wealth. receives
a letter from an old friend. Jim
Westcott, urgiAg him to come at
once to Colorado. Deciding to go,
he employs a lawyer. Patrick En-
right, to draw up a will leaving
most of his estate to charity. with
a mere p~ittance to John ~Cavendish.
his cousin and only relative. a dis
solute youth. That night Frederick
Cavendish is murdered In his apart
ments. No will being found. John
Cavendish inherits the estate. Two
months later Enright informs John
Cavendish of the existence OF the
will and offers, for 100000. to say
nothing OF II. John agrees. Stella
Donovan, newspaper writer. learns
from Frederick Cavendish's valet
that he is not satisfied the body
found was that OF his employer.
She Is directed by Farriss, city edi-
tor of the Star. to follow up the
case. Stella learns of h will En-
right had drawn up, also of John
Cavendish's infatuation for Celeste
La Rue, chorus girl. A ~conversa-
ton Stella overhears between Ce-
leste and John Cavendish c%onvinces
her Frederick Cavendish Is alive,
the victim OF a conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune, and that Celeste knows
where he Is hidden. Ned Beaton,
notorious gunman. Is also mem
toned. Celeste Is about to leave
for Haskell, Colorado. and Stella Is
ordered by Farriss to proceed there
at once. At Haskell stella. repre-
senting herself as a magazine
writer. makes the acquaintance of
Jim Westcott. Frederick Cavern
dish's partner. Westcott resents the
interest taken In Stella by Beaton,
whom he knows only as a visiting
New Yorker, and worsts him In a
fistic encounter. Stella confides In
Jim, who believes Cavendish Is
alive. Celeste and Enright join
Beaton at Haskell. While visiting
his mine an attempt is made to
shoot westcott. Tracking the as
sassin. Westcott listens to a con-
ference between Beaton, Enright
and Bill Lacy, local desperate. He
learns that Frederick Cavendish Is
alive and a prisoner OF Lacy.
Caught listening. Westcott escapes,
but leaves evidence OF his presence
and Becomes a marked man. Ce-
leste visits Stella ard discovers her
mission. Stella Is lured from the
hotel. kidnapped and taken to the
mountains.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
C0NFERS WITH COLBY

Washington, Aug. 28.-Ambassador
~Shidehara and Secretary Colby con-
ferred today regarding the California
question of Japanese immigration, on
which Governor Stephens of Califor-
MIA recently addressed the state de-
partment. Mr.. Colby said he had
ground for hope that the question
would be settled soon In a
satisfactory to California, Japan and
the United States.
The conference was informal. The
question was discussed and it was SAID
authoritatively that the ambassador
fully understands the feeling OF the
people of California and of his gov
erament.
Secretary Colby said later that 1t
had not been determined when or
how details NJ tho settlement would
be made public.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

I'VE spit on me dogs. will snow you
come 7"
lie gripped her shoulder Ia his lean
hand. his eyes glaring into her face
savagely. The grasp hurt. and a sud
den anger spurred her to action. With
a quick twist she freed herself and.
scarcely knowing how it was done,
snatched the heavy drivers whip from
Moore's hand. The next instant. be-
fore the astounded Mexican could
ever throw up his arm in defense. the
Infatuated girl struck. the singing
lash raising a red welt across the
swarthy cheek. Cateras staggered
back, his lips giving utterance to a
curse.
Again she struck, but this time his
fingers gripped the leather and tore 1t
from her hands with sufficient force to
SEND her to her knees. With a spring
forward the man held her In his grasp.
all tiger now, the pretense at gentle
ness forgotten. He jerked her TO her
feet with fingers clutchlng her neck
mercilessly.
"Here Silva, Merodez," he cried,
"come take this spitfire. Caramba !
Wen teach her.
Two men ran from between the huts
and Cateras flung her, helpless from
her choking, into their grasp.
Take her witnin-no, there; the
second door. you fools"
Breathless from effort, a mere child
In their grip, Miss Donovan struggled
vainly. They forced her through the
door and Cateras, still cursing furi-
Ously, followed, the whip in his hands.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02

Total Production
SIBERIAN PEASANTS
DITCH LEVINE Yoke:

Hardin. Manchuria, Aug. 27.-wes-i
tern Siberian peasants have over,
thrown h Soviet Mt Tomsk, Novoni-l
kolaievsk Omsk. Barnaul n other
important towns, 1t Is reported. Iso-j
lated peasant uprisings. in p~rogress|
since spring, appeared to have Gull
minated In q general insurrection.
This was led by an .uprising~of the!
Kirghiz tribesmen. which followed
the withdrawal of the bolsheviki. pre-
sumabiy for the Polish front.
The insurgent movement Il report-l
cd to be spreading. Eastern Siberian|
authorities are da3ed by the sudden
ness Of the new developments.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
WRANCEL GAINS
AN ADVANTAGE
over TR0TzKY
Improves Strategic Position
by Alliance With Kuban
and Don Co.'S
sacks

washington, Aug. 2S.-The alliance
between General Wrangel and the
kuban and Don Cossacks not only has
improved the strategic position of the
anti-bolshevik forces in South Russia,
according to official advices today,
but also has threatened the chief
economic sources of the soviet.
The Donetz coal basin. main coal
supply OF the soviet, is located in the
country of the Don Cossacks and has
been threatened by General Wrangel's
advance. while the oil and manganese
supplies of the bolsheyiki must pass
from the Caucases through the Ku-
ban country, the report avs.
Poles at Minsk Treated as Spies
Warsaw, Aug. %. - ASSOCIATED
Press)-Prince Sapiea, Polish foreign
minister, left today for Brest-Litovsk,
where on Sunday he will confer with
nj. Dombski, head of the Polish dele
cation at Minsk. Word reached the
foreign office today he had passed the
Doishev1ki lines and had been resolved
by the Poles.
according to word received here.
the Polish delegation at Minsk are
virtually prisoners and are looked pu-
on as spies. In addition to not get
ting enough to eat. it is declared that
me food does not suit their taste.
however. their chief complaint is the
lack of communication. This has in
terfered with negotiations from the
Polish viewpoint since the beginning.
wireless messages AXE from two to
flve lays in reaching Warsaw by way
or Moscow. In addition, the Poles
say they are experiencing repeated
setoacks, with the courier service be-
tween Warsaw and rIfnsk. The date
and place for the continuance of the
conference will be within
q Few days or soon after the princes
return from Brest-Lit,vsk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-02
CHAPTER viH.--continued.

'From New York;" The quick eyes
OF the Mexican again sought her face.
l"She is to tie held prisoner"
"Yes. ser-or."
'Then I will ride with you to Men
dez; tits well to have the matter
promptly over with"
The wagon rumbled on, Moore urg-
ing the wearied team with whip and
voice to little result. Skies remained
lon foot, glad Of the change, striding
Ialong In front. while the Mexican RODE
beside the wheel. his equipment jim
Cling. the sunlight flashing over his
bright attire. He made a rather gal
liant figure. Of which he was fully con-
l~scious, glancing frequently aside into
1.-THE shadow beneath the canvas top to
Igain glimpse Of Its occupant. At last
their eyes met, and he could no long.
Ter forbear speech. his English express
Ision a bit precise.
Pardon, senorita. I would be held
your friend" he murmured, leaning
tcicser. "You know Senior Mendezfs
She shook her head negatively.
@'Tis strangei Yet I forget you
scome from New York. They know
him here on this border. If you ask
these men they viii tell you. Even
ESenor Lacy takes his orders from
Pascual Mendez. He care not who he
kin, who he fight-some day 1t come
his turn. and then he liberate Mexico
-see7 The day Is not yet. but 1t will
come"
.But you. senorr
II am HIS lIeutenant-Juan Cateras.r
and he bowed low. land l ride now to
ltell him OF his guest"
she watched him as he spurred for
ward. proud OF his horsemanship, and
making every effort to attract her at
tention. Moore turned In his seat, and
erinned.
Some tin soldier" he said sneer-
tngiy, "that's a Teller I always wanted
ter kick, an some day I'm a goin' ter
40 ft.r
The wagon Iurched down a steep
bank. splashed its way across the mar
row stream and up the other side. the
horses straining In their harness to
me sharp snap OF the drivers whip. A
towering preclpice Of rock confronted
them. and at its very foot stood two
cabins OF log construction, 30 closely
resembling their stone background as
10 be almost lm~peiceptible at the dis
fan~e 4 few yards. Sfkeo leaned on