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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
Demand tar Horses.

The question is frequently raised
whether the present demand fol
good horses will become perman-
ent feature of the industry. Sc
many radical changes in moo,
power have been inaugura,.
which indirectly aim to supp,snl
the use Of horses that breeder- ire
quently are timid about enlargine
r operations. Judging from
ia ement of horses thus far
the c,rent season there will be a
strong inture demand for CONNER.
cial horses as characterizes the
pre- ent consumption. In some
classes, instead of consumption de-
cliDing. it has sgreeably expanded
the current year. This is partic-
ularly true as 10 the broader de-
mand for draft horses.
At the Chicago market the ifs.
cal year all previous price records
have been broken and draft ami
mails have sold as high as $500.
The heavy business horse has not
only successfully met all COMPETE
ton, but also has met a more ur-
gent inquiry and sold at higher
values than at any time in the his
tory of the industry.
The trend of industrial develop
ment foreshadows a broader con-
sumption of heavy draft horses.
The paving of cities makes posi-.
BILE the transportation of five and
six ton loads, which requires in
creased weight and muscular pow
er in draft horses. The transfer
nation in agricultural operations
has created increased demand for
heavy draft animals. Where the
farmer formerly was content with
a walking pillow that turned a sin
gle furrow, to-day on the same |
farm he is riding "A gang pillow that
turns three burrows. The farmer
until very recently cut his
corn by hand; today he harvests |
the crop with horsepower ma
chine. Improved labor saving ma
'ninery is being used on farms
which requires heavy horses to
operate, and the general trend of
Industrial development calls for
the increased use of heavy draft
horses. The draft animal is help
ing solve the labor problem. Pres
ent and prospective industrial ex-
pansion contemplates the enlarged
use of the heavy commercial horses
md breeders take no risk in en-
arging their operations, as the
supply promises to be less than the
demand for many years to come
Soodall's Farmer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
Dent Be Too Strong.

The weakest living creature, by
concentrating his powers on a sin
gle object, can accomplish some
thing. The strongest, by disIss.
ing of his overmany, may fail to
accomplish anything The drop,
by continually falling, bores it's
way through the hardest rock.
The hasty torrent rushes over it
with hideous roar and leaves no
trace bchind.-Carlvle.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
Wanted.

To buy farm, good soil and i'm
provements, near churches and
thai will cost not exceeding SIS, 900.
Call or address Advocate office,
Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16

Every great man Is always be-
ing helped by everybody, for his
gift is to get good out,f all things
and all persons -Ruskin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16

No matter how long you have
had the cough; if it hasn't al
ready developed into consumption,
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
Will cure it. I6-5t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16

Energy all gone? Headachep
Stomach out of order? Simply a
case of torpid liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters will make anew man
or woman of you. l6-5t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16

Some men pray in the morning
for the death Of their passions and
then spend the day in feeding
them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
To California Via Scenic Colorado or
True Southern Route.

Daily through Pullman Standard Sleep
ing Cars, St. Louis to San Francisco via
the Missouri Pacific Railway and Sceuic
Colorado Elegant Tourist Sleeping Car
Service every Monday and Thursday
from St. Louis.
Daily through Pullman Standard
Sleeping Cars, ST. Louis to Los Angeles,
Cal, via Iron Mountain Route-The
True Southerd Route.
For berthe, reservations and full inforS
nation address 4
A. A. GALLAGHER, d. P. A.,
Missouri Pacific Railway,
Att 4I9 Walnut ST.. Cincinnati, O.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
Through Tourist Sleeping Cars tor
California Via the Iron Mountain
Route,
'The True southern Routel

New Tourist Sleeping Car Excursions
via Iron Mountain Route and Ell Paso.
leaves st. Louis every Tuesday and Sat
urday. The service and equipment is
strictly up-to-date. Round trip and low
rate one-way tickets are on sale via Iron
Mountain or Missouri Pacific Ry. from
all points in the East.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-11-16
Missouri Pacific Railway Co
St. Louis, Iron Mountain
and Southwestern
Rail way.
EXCURSION RATES
EXCURSION RATES
WEST and SOUTHWEST.
HOmeSeekers' Excursions

To the West and Southwest, OH sale first
and third Tuesdays in Oct, Nov. and
Dec. Final return limit of twenty-one
DAYS, liberal stop-overs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

ton that the concurrence Of France IN
the American proposal has removed
whatever doubts may have been enter
tanned by Russia, and that the United
States has achieved a great pacific
victory.
The Chinese government has issued
a proclamation of neutrality. No
doubt it wishes to be absolutely neu-
trail, but it may be beyond it's power
to regulate the conduct of the fanati-
cal, uncomfortable elements in the
population Of northern China. Even
If there should be local outbreaks,
they hardly will interfere with the
workings Of the benefcent plan de-
vised by the American secretary of
state, which will, in all probability, be
accepted and Loyalty observed by the
belligerent powers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
The Consular Service Bill.

No one expects much enthusiasm
from politicians for measures dimin-
ishing spoils opportunities or limiting
the area of their activities. The
Lodge bill for the reorganization Of
the consular service of the United
States has been Endorsed by numerous
industrial and commercial organiza-
tons. Indeed, the business interests
of the country are practically a unit
for the adoption of the merit system
in the selection of consuls and the
abolition of the fee system.
Notwithstanding this fact, and in
spite of the further consideration that
the bill has been recommended by the
Senate committee on foreign relations
all sorts of constitutional" objections
are now raised by its opponents. The
measure, they say, is unnecessary,
and no president would feel himself
bound by its provisions. The right Of
the executive to appoint consular Off
GERS cannot be abridged by regula-
tions prescribed by congress, 1t is
gravely argued, and it is undignified
to enact laws which must be purely
advisory. All this has been heard be-
fore, ad nauseam, and to consider 1t
seriously would be a waste of space
and time.
The truth Is that the opponents of
the bill do not want merit in the con-
sular service. They know the defects
of the present system and they know
that the service is maintained under
the provisions of law passed in 1856,
which is necessarily antiquated and
entirely inadequate to existing condi-
tions. But the defects do not injure
the political side of the service. They
AFFECT foreign commerce, for which
congressman having friends and hang.
ers'on to reward for actual or imagi.
nary aid care very little. If the ex-
listing law relating to the consular
service is constitutional, the Lodge
bill cannot be unconstitutional. At
any rate, no executive would deem it |
safe or expedient to disregard a merit |
bill in obedience to personal and
spoils politics.
The enactment of the Lodge bill by
the present Congress would be a de-
parture from the do.nothing and
stand pat policy, but it is a departure
which the business interests will not
only cheerfully stand" but gladly
welcome. The friends of the measure
are not hopeful; are they sufficiently
and earnest?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
The Salvation of China.

Secretary Hays Note suggesting
that Russia and Japan limit the area
Of hostilities as far as possible and
that the neutrality and administrative
entity of China be respected has borne
fruit. II Is believed that his views
commend themselves to the two gov
ernments to which they are specially
addressed, and they assuredly do to
most, If not ALL of the neutral powers
of Europe. When the substance Of
the note was made known there was
some questioning and caviling in Eu-
rope. In some quarters 1t may have
been due to vexation that the United
States should have taken the lead in
a matter of such general concern and
Importance, or there may have been
a misconception of the scope OF the
secretary's proposition.
OF course the voice of unfriendly
criticism was heard at once in the
United States. Whatever the admin
istration may suggest to protect the
interests or to enhance the reputation
md influence of the country is at
tackled directly or by innuendo. It
vas insinuated that Secretary Hay
was about to drag the United States
into war, that he was seeking to form
a compact with other nations to com
pei China to remain neutral, and to
compel Russia and Japan to respect
that neutrality, or that he had made
move unfriendly to Russia, dictated
by desire to help Japan.
The vindication of a disinterested
policy dictated solely by a desire to
keep China out Of a conflict which
Utmost inevitably would end in the
PARTITION of the empire is at hand. ia
pan has acceded to the suggestions of
Secretary Hay, and the formal con.
currence Of Russia is momentarily ex.
1ected. The Russian government ap-
pears to have been slow to move be-
,ause Of its uncertainty as to the
'xact meaning attached by Secretary
Gay to one Of the phrases in his note.
Z is confidently believed at Washing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
RECORD RUN TO KANSAS CITY
Wabash Train Makes Trip In Five
Hours and Fifty Minutes.

Hours and FIFTY Minutes.
Wabash train No. 8, fast mail be.
tween st. Louis and Kansas City,
made record-breaking run from st.
Louis to Kansas City Sunday after
noon.
The schedule time for starting Is
.2:2O p. M, and the regular time for
the run is seven hours and ten mllr
utes. No. 9 started one hour late,
lost twenty minutes on the way and
pulled into Kansas City on time, max.
Ing the run in five hours and fifty
minutes, five minutes faster than any
previous record.
There was full equipment of
mail car, combination car, chair car
and diner. At many places along the
route the train showed a speed OF
seventy miles an hour, and between
Mexico and Montgomery City mile
minute was reeled off. The dis
lance is twenty-four miles, and 1t took
just twenty-four minutes to make the
trip.
The train was in charge of Con.
ductor ]. S. Gould. The engineer was
Charles Summerville.-St. Louis Re
public.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
White Linen and Lace.

Gowns of coarse white linen, much
trimmed with heavy laces, are to be
worn even more than during the last
hot season.
Some of these are fashioned on
quite elaborate models, as, for in
stance, one which has a Directoire
coat entirely of neavy white lace, with
small hip panels of the linen overlap
ping the lace. The skirt is long and
sweepingly graceful, for this Is in
tended for a dressy gown, and bands
of the lace are run up and down it.
The new buttonhole embroideries
and the button laces, whereon dangle
countless little crocheted balls, are
extremely effective on these coarse
white linens.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Her bridal Outfit.

Silk muslin, crepe de chine, or one
of the newer weaves, liberty or
duchesse satin, taffeta, or peau de
cygne, is an excellent choice for the
wedding dress. If of a thin fabric
nothing could be more charming than
the new (old) 1880 skirt gathered at
the belt and having graduated tucks,
lnterspersed with bands of filmy lace
running around the foot of the skirt
to Just above the knees. A full blouse.
wide girdle, deep yoke, and bertha of
lace and immense tucked sleeves with
lingeries undersleeves of lace COM
plete the costume.
A modish travelling costume is Of
mixed tweed, the coat in sort or three
quarters length, and with a jaunty
skirt just clearing the ground.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Worn When Away.

The selection of travelling gowns Is
frequently found to be difficult mat
ter, for they must be becoming, and
above all things practical and useful.
One worthy of attention was carried
out in reseda green cloth, its dominant
note in all particulars being simple
ity. The neat little coat was cut
double-breasted and prettily strapped
and embellished with touch Of fine
silver embroidery. This, when worn
open, displayed daintily tucked lawn
shirt with linen collar and dark green
velvet tie, both being feminine in
style, yet of irreproachable neatness.
The skirt was gracefully plated and
cut walking length, and designed to
wear with this costume was warm
green cloth wrap and pretty felt hat
trimmed with ivy leaves and berries.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Cheap Excursions to the South.

On February 16, March 1 and Is,
the Kansas City Southern railway will
offer to the public the extremely low
rate of $1,000 for the round trip to all
points on the Port Arthur Route, in.
Guiding Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lake
Charles, Shreveport, Texarkana, Fort
Smith, Mena, De Queen and all inter.
mediate points. The return limit ON
these tickets will be twenty-one days
from date Of sale, with stopover privt
.leges at all points south of Kansas
City on the going trip. ANY informa.
ton desired by the public relative to
these cheap excursions will be cheer.
fully furnished upon application to s.
G. Warner, G. P. and T. A., Kansas
City, Mo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Extravaaant Garter Buckles.

Some of the new garter buckles are
extravagant in setting and design.
One seen recently was of Roman gold
set with a feur de lis design of dia-
monds. Another Roman gold garter
buckle had a china medallion set in
the frame, on which the monogram or
faVorite flower Of the owner could be
painted. These buckles also come in
sterling silver at thrice the price Of
the pseudo gold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Fringe of Ermint.

The alliance of lace and fur Is an
old story, though perhaps the connec-
ton has never been more originally
devised than in the case of an evening
dress recently noted, where flounces
OF cream Alencon lace were finished
by fringe of ermine tails. A scheme
OF quantity attractive character, this
was carried throughout the corsage,
which was furthermore enhanced by
bows, bretelles and sash ends of black
velvet, passed through buckles of old
paste.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Reciprocity With Canada.


The agitation in favor of reciprocal
trade relations between the United
States and Canada has been renewed
by the Detroit chamber of commerce.
The aim is to have the Joint high com.
mission reconvened for the purpose of
negotiating a reciprocity treaty.
There is much to commend the idea.
Both countries have many interests in
common. Properly drawn, a reciproc.
ity treaty would benefit both.
The first Canadian reciprocity
treaty was made in 1854 and termi.
mated by us in 1866. American senti.
ment over the Canadian protection of
Confederate emissaries and the large
balance of trade against us led to our
withdrawal. In 1874 another treaty
was negotiated. but failed of ratifica-
ton by tne senate.
In the two years, 1865 and 1866,
under the old treaty, the balance Of
trade was largely in Canada's favor.
but the conditions that Immediately
followed the war were principally
responsible for this. In the main, the
treaty promoted our commerce and
was beneficial to both countries.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Bedroom Hanulnos.

Nothing is prettier or more dainty
for bedroom decorations than the up
holstery dimitles in the old English
style. They can be got in may pat
terms and launder beautifully, so are
more l-rable than a flimsy fabric.
They may BE used in the entire deco
ration Of the room for bedspread, can
opy, window hangings and dressing
table covers.
At the windows II is prettiest to
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Mr.. eryan,s Prize Platform.

The Commoner's offer of 800 for
Democratic platform is surrounded
with conditions that make the compe.
titlon a cruelty which should call for
police interference. The rule that the
prize platform must Re agreeable to
ten Democratic newspapers is enough
to ill a whole incurable ward with
men made "loony" by the attempt.
The generous offer of an extra S. for
a letter from Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Cor.
man or Judge Parker indorslng any
platform any one of the newspapers
named can draw is likely also to have
a violent effect on weak-heartcd edi.
tors. Mr.. Watterson. who rails
against the money power, and the
other gentlemen invited to the joust
will be so agltated at the temptation
to the corruption Of Democratic edl.
torial morals opened up by the Com.
moner's reckless liberality that they
probably will decline to take part in
Il,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
443s Woman's Coat, az TO 40 bust

The triple capes fit snugly and give
the dropping line without fulness and
the sleeves are wide and ample allow
ing of wearing the pulled ones be-
meath, without danger of rumpling.
To make the coat for woman of
medium size will be required Az
yards q, "a yards A or So inches
wide.
A May Manton pattern, No. 1896,
sizes 80 to 40, will be mailed to any
address on receipt Of ten cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
For Afternoon Teas.

Tea table cups on a new plan are
onered for sale in the large shops this
month. In serving any beverage in
formally in the drawing room the cup
and saucer combination are often
found to be an awkward one to manip-
ulate. These new cups are supplied
with metal holder and no saucer is
furnished The metal holder consists
OF two Kings of silver which pass, re-
spectiVely, around the upper and lower
portion OF the cup and terminate in a
handle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Fashionable Loose Coat.

Loose coats make ideally comfort
able wraps and are in the height of
style. This one can be made with
the smart little shoulder capes or
without and can be buttoned over or
rolled back to form revers. The
model is made of tan colored broad
cloth, the revers of satin in the same
color edged with Persian braid, but all
cloaking materials are appropriate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
A Suggestive Stole,

A stole which is full of suggestions
Is made of plain Brussels net, with
flowers or leaves cut out of cloth and
sewed on to the net foundation. Tinted
flowers would be pretty for the woman
with time and taste, and velvet could
be used instead Of the cloth. An en-
tire gown Of such work would not be
too great an undertaking, and would
be very handsome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
The Necessary Trunk Cover.

A trunk cover is a necessity for the
woman who Elves in her trunk" A
green denim cover was attractive with
its edge buttonholed in white long and
short stitch. The monogram of the
owner was worked in the center. A
steamer trunk covered in this fashion,
when piled with gay colored pillows,
makes an excellent window or coy
corner seat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Fruit a Complexion Heautlfler.

There is no better cosmetic for the
skin and no better complexion beauti-
fer than a large, juicy apple eaten at
night. Some will find perhaps that
the skin of the apple gives them indi-
gestion, so 1t is better to peel it. Next
to the apple as blood purifier is the
cranberry; 1t is most wholesome.
Oranges eaten in the morning are
very beneficial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Protectlonlst and Prosperou..

A free trade contemporary remarks
that every industry Of France enjoys
a high degree of prosperity. and asks:
HAS France made her tariff rates ex.
orbitant?" France has always been a
protectionist country. The savings Of
her people are proportionately the
largest in the world.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Things That Help.

Use soapy water when making
starch. 1t will make the clothes more
glossy and easily ironed.
Line black silk underskirts with
flannel to insure warmth.
Dusty or rusty looking jet trim
mings can be made quite new looking
If soaked for about ten minutes in
equal parts vinegar and water. Dry
in cool place.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

The name of the capital of Korea
might appropriately be changed from
Seoul to "Sheol." At least, some of
the foreign residents are likely to
think so before this cruel war IL
over"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Novel Ronhonniares-

One of the most charming bonbon.
nieres OF the season is of bisque or
china, in Japanese style. 1t repre-
sents little almond-eyed maiden car
rying in either hand a basket or pam
nier. Both Of these receptacles are
filled with bonbons. The trinket can
be very appropriately applied for table
trimming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
imperial Cars.

The Emperor of Russia recently or
dsred six private parlor cars for use
OF the imperial family. These cars
will be comfortable and luxurious.
They are to be constructed entirely Of
Russian material and will be built at
the famous Putiloff works. Each car
will cost $4,000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

The Chicago banker who In letters
to his love told her: you are a
veritable frozen moonlight to me-so
beautiful and yet so unresponsive, {"
also addressed her as Mon chere."
Evidently he has much to learn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

The old saying that lazy folks al
ways take the most pains is not COM
plete. They do for a while, and then
they sit down in peace and comfort,
and watch the contrivance while 1t
does their work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10
Pretty Curtains for a Set Of Shelves

One of the prettiest curtains seen
for a set Of shelves was Of brown bur-
lap with trimmings Of red. The cur
tain was thrown over the brass rod in
such a way as to form deep lambre-
quin at the .op. The burlap was lined
throughout with red. Red felt was
used for the border. The top and bot
tom was feather stitched to the bur-
lap with red worsted in clusters Of
six quite long stitches. the middle
one longest. and the others graduated
toward each end. The clusters Of
stitches were about an inch apart.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

A verdict of $500 for the alienation
OF husbands affections may be said
to satisfy all reasonable requirements
In the majority Of such cases. It is
more than the affections Of some huS
bands are wo,th. especially when
there is horsewhipping thrown In
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

The real estate dealer who is to
sue bookmaker for $4,000, lost at
Saratoga and other racetracks prob
ably wouldn't have soiled his fingers
with the money Of the bookmaker II
he had won. No, oh, no.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-10

Lieut.. Peary, discussing his project
ed dash for the North pole the other
day, said the long Arctic night is all
he's afraid Of. He doesn't mind the
cold bit. But then 1t was Boston
audience to which he was speaking.
Perhaps he felt acclimated.