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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
To the Public.

While the friendly and good ma
tured contest is pending for the
libraries to be given away by the
merchants, the trustees of the Pub
lie School desire to call the public's
attention to the very urgent need of
that worthy public institution
along that line.
A library is a necessity in a
large school, and one Of general ref
erence works and of historical and
literary value will be of incalcula-
Bile benefit and would add much to
our schools equipment. Should
the school be so fortunate as to Sc
cure the books, the Board will
make and enforce rules and regu-
lationslfor their proper care and
use by all the pupils.
1t is your school, maintained by
your taxes, not only this year but
for years to come. Do you want to
help it, an increase its usefulnessp
If so, don't fail to favor it with
your votes when buying goods or
settling accounts.
Trustees Mt. Sterling Public
School. 26-2t
L. T. CHnEs, Chairman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

BE 10 resolred by the Mayor and
Board Of Council Of the CITY of
Mt. Sterling, ny:
That John L. Mccormick shall
construct sidewalk AUDITING hislot
on the north side of Mill Row, ex-
tending from the lot of Lee Fisher
on the east to Willow Street on the
west, in the city of Mt. Sterling,
KY, according to the following
plan and specifications, to wit:
The walk shall be four feet in
width, exclusive of the curb, which
shall be not less than three (3)
inches thick, to be constructed of
hard burned paving brick, laid te
grade of not more than one-halt
inch to the foot. Curb to be dress
ed limestone, not less than three
(3) inches thick.
This resolution shall take effect
from and after its passage.
G. H. BRYAN,
Attest: Mayor.
THos. D. JONES, Clerk.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
WE ARE AFTER
THE SALOONS n

Such a headline is misleading,
not after the saloons directly but
the moral men and women, the
church going and the church stay
at-home members. If the people
who have pledged themselves as
follower: c! Christ arc IL earnest
they would work up such senti-
ment against the injurious, degrad-
ing effects from intoxicants that
the business would be anything
except a paying one. We would
not abuse the saloon men, we
would by the direction of God save
them. We would also remind the
churches that they have work to
perform in the correcting of some
of their members, who's conduct
is not that of a christian. Christ
ians are known by their works as
tree by its fruit. Take away the
fuel from the engine and it stops,
the patronage from the saloons
and the saloonist will see the error
of his way:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
NOT IN A RUT.

The BUSINESS men Of Mt. Ster-
ling realize that the wheels of pro-
gress are moving quicker in 1903
than the year just closed and in
order to keep up with the times
and gather as they run, many are
making preparations for the COM
ing seasons. Every man must
awake or dust will gather on his
wares. Trade must be induced
from other sections. The tele-
phone is in the business houses of
the stirring business men and from
the town it goes to our rural dis
tricts and call supplies wants.
The interurban roads are on the
way, free delivery mail routes are
here. If we would hold all our
own and add more we must be a
united people, heart and hand for
every helpful interest. This is a
day Of progress and we must be in
the procession with progress.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Mt. Sterling's Council by pass
ing up and down the streets can
easily observe the condition Of
the streets and sidewalks. If they
have not the time for such work
their resignation should be in
order. The people should know
the condition of the city even to
our financial condition.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

John Darvell, Of Lexington, is
very sick from blood poisoning
He wore boot too large for him,
which blistereds his toe. His sock
faded on the bursted blister and
this poisoned his blood. His en-
tire limb is seriously affected.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
RESOLUTION.
A Resolution Requiring the Con-
structiOn Of a Certain Sidewalk
in the City OF Sterling, KY.

Be it resolved by the Mayor and
Board Of Council of the CITY Of
Mt. Sterling, Ky,
That Lee Fisher shall construct
sidewalk AUDITING his lot on the
north side of Mill Row, extending
from the lot OF -- on
the cast to the lot of John L. Nc
Cormick on the west, in the city of
Mt. Sterling, KY, according to the
following plan and specifications,
to-wit: Said walk to be construct
ed of hard burned paving brick
four feet in width, exclusive of
the curb, laid to a grade not ex-
ceeding one-half inch to the foot,
with a dressed curb three inches
thick.
This resolution shall take effect
from and after it's passage.
G. H. BRYAN,
Attest: Mayor.
Ties. d. JONES, Clerk.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
AdvertisinQ Brouqht a Renter.

Mrs. j. H. Oldham in our last
issue advertised for rent the board
ing house occupied by Mrs. Gay.
Mrs. Alice Gillipsie saw the ad on
day of publication and at once a
deal resulted. If you want to rent
or sell, advertise in the MT. STER-
LING Advocate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
VOTE RIGHT.

Every business man who has
the right to have votes cast for
the Library contests should see
that it is done exactly according
to agreement. You are on your
honor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Young CorOitt, pugilist, has been
bitten by a cat in the thumb and
his engagement for the 14th may
be cancelled.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
Special Notice.

All of our accounts are drawn
off. If you owe us please call and
settle without any delay. Your
account is past due. Do not wait
for us to look you up. 24-3t
GRUBBs, HAzELRIeG d Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

I We call attention of boys and
men to "Read These Sketches" on
page 4.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

President ROOSEVELT has appoint
ed w. II. Lewis, negro, assistant
to the Attorney for Massachusetts
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible to be prepared for
it. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. Mon
arch over pain. 26-3t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Read "The Saloon and the
Church." on first page,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Ice 6 to s inches thick has beer
gathered.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

The Board of Supervisors closes
its sittings Thursday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14

Circuit Court convenes on next
Monday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
For Rent.

Rooms, Centrally located. at half
price for cash in advance.
zS-4t r. A. MITCHELL.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-01-14
RESOLUTION.
A Resolution Requiring the Con-
structi0n of a Certain Sidewalk
in the City of Mt. Sterling, KY.

BE IL resoloed by the Mayor and
Board Of Council Of The CITY of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Chinese ENGAGEMENTS.

A Chinese engagement dates its be-
ginning from the exchange Of red cards
between the parents of the contracting
parties. These cards in many districts
are immense documents, almost the
size of horse blanket. They are i'm
portant for the reason that they are
used as evidence in case of disagree
ments in the future. We seldom hear
in China Of broken engagements. Yet
if q quarrel cannot be settled peaceful
ly recourse is had to the law, and the
Judge usually imposes fine upon the
party who has broken the contract.
The chief incident in Chinese mar
rage is the arrival Of the bride in her
bridal clothes before the house of her
chosen one. That is a de facto fulfill
ment Of the contract. The wedding day
is determined by the parents Of the
groom. The imperial calendar names
the lucky days. and on such days the
30 called red celebrations take place.
both in the cities and country.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

A German clergyman who was trav-
cling stopped at hotel much frequent
ed by wags and jokers. The host, not
being used to having a clergyman at
his table, looked at him with surprise.
The guests used all their raillery Of
wit upon him without eliciting a re-
mark. The clergyman ate his dinner
quietly, apparently without observing
the gibes and sneers of his neighbors.
One Of them. at last, in despair at his
forbearance. said to him: well. won
der at your patience. Have You not
heard all that has been said to your"
''Oh. yes; but ! am used to it. Do you
know who ] amp mo. sir" well, I
will inform you. / am chaplain Of a
lunatic asylum. Such remarks have
no effect Upon me-"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
A Case of Interpretation.

"What shall we do with the prison.
err demanded the spokesman Of the
mob. do thou, o royal chamberlain,
haste to the presence of his majesty
and learn his wish
The royal chamberlain hurried to the
presence ard bowed himself thrice to
the floor; then he asked the monarch's
pleasure regarding the desperate out.
law.
=, away with him. said the king IN
q loud. harsh voice.
But the chamberlain was something
Of hu1aorist. and when he returned
to the mob he laughingly announced
that in regard to the misdoings with
the prisoner the king had said only
that 1t was "a way with him."
W'hereupon the mob reluctantly -
leased their quarry.
But in trying to explain the joke Il
the obtuse king the royal chamberlain
became confused and completely lost
his head.-Baltimore American.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

In very early times all pictures Of
Judas were shown with great shocks
Of red hair falling down well on the
shoulders. This and the fact that the
Judas in the Miracle Plays" was pro-
vided with a red hirsute worked the
supershtious people Of the middle ages
up to such a degree that it was actual
~ unsafe for a red haired person to ap-
pear in company. Seeing that things
were coming to serious pass, writer's
of all classes began to rebuke and de.
nounce "the senseless prejudice against
those of lively colored hair" Cyrano
de Bergerac in his States and EN-
pires of the Sun" boldly praised and
glorifed the despised color in the fol-
lowing words: "A brave head covered
with red hair is nothing else but the
sun in the midst of his rays, yet many
speak i'll Of it because few have the
honor to be So"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
a BIASED SON OF E-H!N.
Iris Original Suggestion Fer Ea-
larging O'SuiIivan Cascade.

ifis Original Suggestion Fer E1-
larsing O'SuiIivan Cascade.
In his "Recollectiors" Aubrey de
We're tells of an Irishman he met in
Switzerland with whom patriotism was
so truly a mania that every word in
praise Of the scenery about him seemed
a distinct aspersion Oh the land of bis
birth. What can you compare here
he demanded, with the mountains OF
Wicklow"
Perhaps" said a traveller. lone
might name the mountains Of tie Mont
Blanc range"
"Oh." he replied scornfully, they're
out of all reason. | am after walking
along the Chamouni valley for three
days and 1 saw OILY four of those
mountains. Sure, in Wicklow Id have
counted as many as eight of them in
three hours"
Have you seen this wonderful wa
terfall within half a mile Of us:'
Il have not seen it. and am not go
ing to see it. Didn't l see the O'Sulll-
van cascade at Killarney? Down it
comes from such a height that you
don't know where it comes from. Down
it plunges. laundering and believing.
sometimes black as ink and sometimes
white as milk, dashing itself against
the right hand rocks and smashing it.
self against the left hand ones. What
is your Handeck fall compared to
that!'
Some persons would say was the
reply, that the waterfall here is about
ten times as high and six times as
broad"
"Ah, them said he. with an added
note of scorn. then the O'Sullivan cas-
cade is not big enough for you: And
tell me this now: Couldn't you take
magnifying glass to it?'
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Masks and Faces.

Masks are Of very ancient origin In
q tomb 5000 years old at Mycen@, Dr.
Schliemann found two bodies with
faces covered by masks of gold. One
Of the masks represented the head Of
a lion. Among ancient Greeks the lion
mask was sign of distinction. With
the Peruvians of old it was a mark of
royal lineage. In grave of considera-
BILE antiquity in Peru silver mask
was found on the head of mummy.
The mummy Of prince who lived in
the reign of Rameses H., discovered in
a small vault at Memphis, in Egypt,
had a mask of gold leaf over the face.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Some Examples of "Nerve."

In a recent big libel case the foreman
of the jury received letter from q
publican, apparently otherwise sane,
asking him to insure that the jury
should find for the defendant because
he had a heavy bet on the result, and
this astonishing epistle was read in
court, 1t is interesting to note that the
writer lost his bet anyhow. Equally
bland was the request once made to
Mr.. Balfour during his premiership to
have dismissed from the commission
Of the peace a justice who had very
properly sentenced the author Of the
request, a notorious rufRan, to stifi
term Of Imprisonment for sending beg.
cling letters.-London Answers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
An Irish Sauire's Advice.

Ar upstart Irish squire went to an
old squire for advice as to sending a
challenge.
'Healy Of Loughlinstown," said he,
has threatened to pull me by the nose
whenever he meets me. What would
you advise me to do"
"Has he really used that threat?''
asked the squire,
HE has"
WELL" said the squire, "fll tell you
what to do-soap your nose well and
1t will slip through his fingers"
Perhaps the most contemptuous dec
lination of challenge was that of an
Irish gentleman Of the old school.
Flight with him!" he exclaimed. Il
would rather go to my grave without
a fightw-Kansas City Independent.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
The Leverage In . screwdrixee.

1t is sometimes supposed by persons
imperfectly Informed in mechanics that
long screwdriver gives greater lev
erage than a short one. This how
ever, is incorrect. The action OF
screwdriver. the pressure on which is
direct, is not in any way analogous to
that Of a lever. The superiority Of a
long screwdriver rests simply on two
facts-first. you can generally get a
better grip on long screwdriver than
on a short one and can bring the whole
weight of the body and strength of the
arms to bear on it, and, second, the tor
sion of the iron in a long screwdriver
comes in to supplement the force en-
ployed. The only way in which lever
age can come in is in connection with
the breadth of the point of the screw
driver. and even this counts for moth
ing beyond the breadth of the head of
the screw
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
SHOPS IN JAPAN.
The Floors Are the Counters and
Seuztting Places of Buyers.

The Floors Are the Counters and
Seuatting Places of Buyers.
To start q Japanese shop Is the sim
plest thing in the world. You take the
front off your house and arrange your
worldly possessions on the floor.
japanese floors are raised OF the
street though nothing is raised of
them. The transient customer sits on
the edge of the floor sidesaddle. A
real shopper who means to do the
thing properly climbs up on the floor,
which is also the counter. and sQuats
on his heels.
Real japanese shops have no doors
or windows or counters. Shop windows
in England do not leave much wall IL
the frontage. bot even an English shop
1.y, > not take the whole front
OF t..e mouse.
The japanese have not many regular
shops. There are very few streets OF
shops even In Tokyo. which is as large
as Berlin. Foreigners never buy any
thing but curios. If they are fools.
they deal with shops kept by Euro
peans; if they want bargains. they deal
with Cinnamon.
There are many Chinese shops III
treaty ports. The Chinaman is cheaper
and more reliable than the japanese.
European shopkeepers do not set up in
Japan for philanthropic reasons. jap
anese shopkeepers are the lowest class
nj popJ1lat ion eycpDf the OIltca SITS
Servants and laborers take precedence
Of them in society. and precedence is
the bobby Of the Japanese.
You have q different bow and diff
ferent salutation for a man who is be-
low you or your equal. and several fol-
the people above you. You have even
a different language for each. and jap
anese writing wriggles like carving OF
their temples.-London Standard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
HOW HUSBANDS SHOP.
l. Blouse That 1t Yves Certain WCDI I
Not Please tks Lad.

AOt fleslSe tGe Liza
TIE pleasures of shopping are IS Is,
orously denied to mere man" as are
the advantages of wListiing to fair wo
man. The decree, being natures own,
is universal. and the attempts made to
contravene it are few and unsuccess
full. An exception, more apparent than
real. was IraGa few days ago by AL
yxorious Berlin husband intent Oh pre-
A.nting his better half with a new
blouse. He hurriedly entered one Of
the first shops in the capital and con
1ded his intention TO the graceful young
lady assistant. Il want blouse - g
good cne. You understand. II must be-
silk-the best silk"
May ! Gsh what color you prefer?
inquired the superior young saieswom
an, with smile.
''Oh, I'm not particular about tie col
or. but may say that it may cost from
30 to 40 marks
And the cut?'
'The cut: Well, really don't much
care. After all. it comes to tie SAINT
thing
MAY / ask about the lady for whGEa
1t is desti:sed?''
'"Nhy. size is my wife, ST curse.
Whom else cd you
81 beg your PARDON. What / meant
was what is her size. at least approx
mateiy?
ct doesn't matter in the least. Please
show me some blonses. one blouse. an?
blouse. ard let me 90, for am ii &
hurry 70 catch train"
With pleasure, sir, but II you c.
not give me an idea of the color, cut II
size or anything else to guide me l.. y
can hoce to suit your
Give me any blouse you like sc ,ng
az the price is between 80 and 40 II is.
1t doesn't matter straw what CT, OF
color Or size / choose. for in any case
It's certain TO be changed. ! told yop
It is for a LADY, London Telegraph.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
A MARINE AUTOCRAT,
The 1Iptain CT the Battleship and
Ills Absolute Authority

The rsHrtain CT the Battleship and
His Absolute Authority.
Over the vast establishment rules the
captain in supreme and isolated author.
ity. All his accomplishments must be
those Of the seaman, for he directs the
movements of the ship in all evolu-
tons, and his decision upon all profess
sional points is final. His responsibility
at all times is grave and eXacting In
time of war it will strain the stoutest
nerves. In the hour Of battle it is moth
i--g short of appalling when be stands
alone in his coming tower, having con-
troll of all the tremendous forces lying
latent in his ship only to be released at
the proper moment by a touch of his
hand. He is the guiding spirit Of an
enormous projectile of $4,000 tons that
rusles through the water at speed, it
may be, of fifteen knots, and he knows
that tie slightest mistake of his head
or heart may mean national disaster.
But besides being the naval and mill
tary chief of the establishment he is a
lawyer-a kind Of justice Of the peace,
as it were, who holds court every morn
ing, investigates reports Of misdemean-
ors and assigns punishment to the
guilty. The delinGuents are brought to
the mast - the quarter deck - with
their accusers Both sides are heard.
and swift judgment usually follows. In
this capacity it will be noted that the
captain is court. judge and jury. Not
infreGuently he acts as clergyman and
as such is the bishop of his diocese, &C.
howledeing no ecclesiastical superior,
reading the service on Sundays, o-lci-
eting at the burial of his dead and in
the cid days occasionally marrying low
ers.-Lieutenant Commander Gleaves
In WORLDS Work
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Cautions.

A lawyer happened to be acquainted
with a juror in a petty civil case. and
he met him during a recess OF the
court The lawyer was just lighting
up," and under ordinary circumstances
he would have offered the other cigar
unhesitatingly, but 1t occurred to him
that it might not look right.
81 suppose" he said guardedly, that
a cigar would not influence your yer.
dict?' 49,
The juror was equally cautious.
"A good one wouldn't" he replied.
but poor one might prejudice me-"
he got good cigar.-Brooklyn Eagle
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

The 100 rubIe note OF Russia Is
barred from top to. bottom with all the
colors Of tn. rainbow. blended as when
shown through Il prism. In the center
In bold relief stands large. finely ex-
eoCted v1gnette Of the Empress Cath
crime l. This is in black. The other
engraving is not at all intricate or elab-
crate, but is well done in dark and
light brown and black inks.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Quickly Arranged.

A Chicago mother. on hearing thar
her sister had received a new, little
girl, said to Lillian. her little daughter:
Lillian, auntie has a new baby. and
now mamma is the baby's aunt. Papa
IL the baby's uncle, and you are her lit
tie cousin"
"Well," said Lillian wonderingly.
wasn't that arranged quickr
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Belated Kindness.

Mr.. Smith Gin street carl-Madam.
take my seat.
Mrs. Jones (who has been standing
fifteen minutes)-No, thanks. get OF
at the next corner.
:. Mr.. Smith-That's all right. So do l
Chicago Journal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Poor Mamma.

The Dear Child-Oh. Mrs. Bloom,
when did you get back?
Mrs. Bloom-Bless you, dear, was
not away anywhere. What made you
think so?
The Dear Child thought you were.
I heard my mamma say that you were
1t loggerheads with your husband for
ever q week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Privilexed Person.

Caller-Well. the nerve Of that!
Merchant-What's that?
Caller-Why. didn't you hear that
snip of q boy referring to you as
"BtilY
Aerchant-Sh! That's our Office boy.
So long a. I can pretend l didn't hear
him it's all right-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
A Remtn0eF.

Dearborn-What have you got that
string tied about your finger fort
Wabash-Oh, I've been getting mar
ried, and my wife doesn't want me b
forget it-Boston Herald
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

whats the matter, Bill1 You look
kind Of weather beaten this morning"
That's exactly what / am. bet $
It would rain yesterday, and it didn't"
Chicago Tribune.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
No Use 1t All.

No Use ut All.
He twho has offended her)-Won't
you look up at me?
Shelf I did, you'd kiss me again.
He-No; honest, I won't
Ehe-Then what's the use7-Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Relieved.

spaFtaeus-Has Cumso that sams cid
itching after Office?
smartaeus-No. He Has candidate
and everybody scratched him.-Balti-
more American.