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FOR DISTRICT DELEGATE.

The name Of Finley K. Fogg
has been frequently mentioned as
a delegate from the Tenth Con-
gressional district to the National
Convention at St. Louis. We are
not in position to say that Mr..
Fogg is candidate for this place
but we do know that there is a
strong feeling among the Demo
Gratis Of Morgan and adjoining
counties who are greatly in favor
OF him being sent to represent the
district in the St. Louis conven-
ton. Finley is loyal, conserva-
tive Democrat, and one who wants
harmony and success, and who
has the courage and ability to
make delegate that the Demo
Gratis OF this district would feel
proud OF. This is the kind of a
Democrat we want to send. We
want success this fall, and if we
have success we must have con-
servative delegates. Without har-
mony and conservatism we can
not win. Morgan County Mes
sanger.
Mr.. Fogg is native of this
county, and the Messenger has in
no way overdrawn the manner OF
man and Democrat Mr.. Fogg is.
We do not know him to be can
didate for this responsible posion,
but if he is the Democracy of the
district may be assured that he
will studiously and courageously
care for the interests Of the party
and that Of the people. Without
a hint from Mr.. Fogg we take this
method Of making the suggestion
of the Messenger a motion that
will place his claims as man and
Democrat before the Tenth dis
trict, trusting that body assembled
will by reclamation make him its
representative at St. Louis. The
future of the people is up to the
young people Of the party and il
urou1J he ,vica fo cetect fhe hest
from the great number Of good
ones. Men in whom the people
have confidence, who are inform
ed as to Democratic principles,
who are conservative, honorable,
bold and determined. Such a
man is Judge Finley E. Fogg and
the district would do well to de-
mand his services.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
improvements.

The Old Kentucky Telephone IL
Telegraph Company have enstalled
a Hagan Gas Engine in their plant
for the purpose of charging their
batteries. Mr.. B. F. Buckner came
up with it. He is an expert from
the Winchester plant.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
NOT ENOUGH.

The committee, that went to
Louisville to place before the bus
mess men of that city the advant-
ages to them Of a comparative
railroad, was encouraged blu
sufficient money was not raised to
finish the stock subscriptions.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

Go to the voting places in Mt.
Sterling, Saturday, at any time
from six o'clock in the morning
until four in the afternoon and
vote for I. 7. Chiles, r 9 Drake
and Owen Laughlin. Everybody
should vote on that day and for
these candidates.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

Mt. Sterling Public Graded
High School has fine body of
men for her trustees. They take
interest in the school, are compe-
tent and in them the people have
the utmost confidence. Let every
man entitled to vote aid in the re-
election of L. T. Chiles, r. @.
Drake and Owen Laughlin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
THE MT MI. STERLING
MARBLE & GRANITE co.

For more than rs years it has done an
honorable and successful business, and in
the Good Year of Our Lord, it can be
found at the old stand, ready to furnish
the Best Work at from rs to DO per cent.
lower than can be bought of foreign con-
Germs, or TRAMPS, who are here to-day
and gone tomorrow. Patronize home
institution with an established reputation.
You will have then done your duty.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

There will be Box Supper at
the Spencer Station School-house
May 7, for the benefit of the library,
Public cordially invited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
Attention Farmers!

l have for sale two Stivers grass
seed shippers.
42-tf. JAMES X. SHARP.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
Public Graded School Declama-
tory Contest.

Il uC tJCCAo Aaoec -
sonic Temple on Friday evening
was of unusual interest. In this
contest decision was rendered by
impartial judges selecting the best
declaimer to represent the Mt. Ster-
ling Graded High School at the
Blue Grass Tournament which
meets at Nicholasville, May rs, n,
%. The mandolin club and voca-
lists renditions were highly enter
tanning but the real interest CEN
tered on the contest in which brave
boys were anxious to measure tai
ents and gifts. The first on the
program was Laird Throop with
Clyde Stephenson as usher; subject
1.-The Owl Critic" In this effort
Laird was real cute and showed
marked ability and good training;
he was the cause of much applause.
Second was Jacob Hedden with
Richard Apperson as usher; SUD-
iect. "Selections from Dedicatory
Grafton at dwelling of Monument
of James L. Young" Jacob is e
good speaker with fine voice, easy
before an audience and gave evil
dence of favorite speaker should
he continue in drill and applica-
ton.
Third was Edmond Wells with
William Enoch AS usher; subject:
"Boston Kindling Garter Teacher"
This was difficult piece to render
but Edmond was its master and the
house went wild II cheering the
dramatic speaker. In this he gave
evidence of the most thorough
training.
Fourth was Brent Nunnelley with
Robert Turner as usher; subject:
"The Boy Orator of Zepata City,"
Brent was self composed, familiar
with his subject, free from stage
fright, perfect in GESTURE with fine
voice and grace in movement. The
cheering was evidence that the de-
claimer was hard to beat and at
this point stood head.
Fifth was Bratton Sutton, usher:
C. T. Coleman; subj ect: "Death of
the Gadhy." The subject of this
defamation was at himself and en-
tered the subject with that real sen
timentality that carries with it con-
viction and leads to victory. From
the very first he caught the en-
wrapped attention of the audience
and held 1t rivited until the close.
1t was a fine piece well handled.
Sixth was Lloyd Frazer with
Thomas Vansant as usher; subject:
"Lasca." Lloyd had been before.
the people before and the immense
crowd in whose favor he stands
high. was not disappointed in ex
pecting much of him. Self-pos
sessed, graceful, good voice, fine
articulation, earnest, he delivered
his piece like winner.
Seventh was Harry Stevenson
with Hodge Morris as usher; sub
iect: "Red Heads Account of the
Feud." Harry was another good
speaker and so well did he follow
the author that the close brought
down the house with prolonged
applause.
Rev. j. R. Hobbs. Mr.. j. G.
VIM and C. d. Grubbs, judges,
were out for some time causing
much nervousness on the part of
the special friends of the declaim
ers. Mr.. Hobbs complemented
each speaker and the medal was
given to Mr.. Brent Nunnelley who
will contend for the honors at
Nicholasville.
OF the seven contestants six were
trained by Miss Mary Pratt He'd
den, and Lloyd Frazer by his
mother. Miss Minnie Groves was
the pianist.
MT. STERLING ENTRIES IN B. C. G. S. t.
Female Declamation-Miss Mary
Lockridge.
Male Declamation-B. G. Nun
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

WANTED first-clas second
hand buggy. Apply at this Office.
Al 81. pd.
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So Comfortable.

The ladies are invited TO see the
fine selection of Ladies and Misses
hosiery and underwear which we
are now offering.
41-2t. ROBERTS q NAsTIN.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

Energy usually brings success,
success invariably brings energy"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04
For Kent.

A two story frame dwelling on
East High ST. See Walsh Bros.
Al 2t,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-05-04

MONUM ENTS

Buy your Monuments and Markers
from,
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ROBERTS q MAsTIN.
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Something to Look Forward To.

No matter how rough the path tread no mat
ter how long the way,
There's a charm to brighten the tired eyes and
Tighten the dreary day.
If the heart holds fast to the thought of home
las the sunflower turns to the sum-
If there's something to look forward to when the
long days work is done
1t may be only n smiling face that will greet you
at the gate.
It may be the patter of childish feet, that your
weary footsteps watt.
1t may be the cheering word of friend whose
strength you may lean upon,
But It's something to look forward to when the
long days work is done!
oh, the healing touch that the tender love of a
trusting wife bestows,
Oh, the pure delight of a childish kiss, how many
a toiler knaws
Oh, the helping clasp of faithful hand that in
friendship meets your
These are well worth looking forward to when the
long days work is done!
Alas for the eyes that look In vain for loves vel
come at the gate:
God pity the steps that lag Alone where no
childish feet may waiti
And the empty arms outstretched in vain, God
strengthen that lonely
Who has nothing to look forward to when the
long days work is done
Let him turn his tear-dimmed eyes aloft from this
world of want and woe.
Let him dream Of that hallowed meeting place,
where the soul shall no parting know.
Let him set his feet the upward slope that is
lit by the setting sun,
Where his loved ones wait at the pearly gate till
lifes long days work is done!
IDA GOLDSMITH NORRIS.
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darlin',' said me wife; jump and kill your
self; it's better than burnin' to DEATH But
Annie didn't jump.
There was a pile of fence boards not far
from the house. I'd been buildin' a fence
that mornin'. and I'd left the hammer and
a pan of nails on top of the pile. Nail
three of them fence boards together end
for end said Annie. and stick one end of
them up here Sure, 'twouldnt hold you
at all. darlin'.' said me wife. and you
fall off if it did DO It, said Annie, and
hurry So they done it.
And when twas done. and one end of
the long. springy thing was stuck up to
tho window, Annie called to Bud: Take
one end of the rope in your mouth, Buddy
said she. and bring it to me. Mother. give
him the rope and push on it a bit to make
it easy for him.. The dog didn't hesitate.
after him. and his stub of a tail never mis-
into the girls hand he trotted down again
and parked like menagerie.
1.-The rest was easy. Annie tied the rope
under her arms first passin' it around a
leg of the bed. and the three women holdin'
to the other end let her down. But twas a
narrow escape. Had the wind been differ
ent the fire wouldn't have spared that part
of the house long enough for the plan to
be put in operation. AS it was, the girls
hair was singed and she was full of smoke.
She was unconscious for two hours after.
And the fingers of them women that ham
mered the boards together was pulp moth
in less
Mikes hand crept about the dogs neck,
drawing the animals head closer to his
knee. And then the train whistled.
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The European Goldfinch.
N. Boyer.


The goldfinch is, without doubt, the
prettiest of the finch family. 1t is merry
singer, tame, and attracts the attention of
all. In Germany 1t is known as the distel-
fink, in America as the goidifinch. It has a
conical and pointed beak. very sharp. The
tail is short; the plumage of the top of the
body is rich olive brown, varying in shade
to almost white on the under parts. The
color of the wings and tail Is Jet black,
the primary feathers of the former being Of
a golden yellow on the base Of the outer
web. and the larger wing coverts also have
a yellowish margin, which gives the yellow
spots on the wings. Small light spots are
also at the extremities of the tail and
primary wing feathers. A beautiful band
of bright carmine red encircles the front
of the head and base of bill, with black
spot at the opening of the mouth. The
cheeks are somewhat whitish, and the top
Of the head black. The male is the pref
test, characteristic SO common in birds.
The first plumage of the young is a grayish
brown on the back and head. the adult
plumage only being shown in the tail and
wings.
May is the best month for breeding gold
finches. In their wild state they build in
fruit trees, high trees, and some in hedge
and low shrub Their nests are beautiful,
made from moss and lined with hair. They
lay as many as six eggs-of a whitish color,
with a pale bluish-green tinge. slightly
spotted with pale red and black spots.
The goldfinch lives upon vegetable diet,
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yGABES@ Sese9e'


At pleasant evening party, given at the
parsonage. the following games proved to
be interesting and entertaining:
For the want ofoa better title have
called the first Manual Recognition" l
think it is original. at least as far as our
party is concerned am. sure it Is. for none
of US had ever seen 1t or heard OF 1t be-
fore 1t was evolved in our own brains. as
the result of desire to try something new.
One of the party was bfindfolded. and the
others came to him, one by one. and clasped
his hand. 1t was required that he recog-
nize each one simply by the feeling OF his
hand. Each took his turn in being blind
folded until every one had tried his hand
in the game. A prize was given to the one
who recognized the most. and BOBBY prize
to the one who succeeded in recognizing the
fewest. Much amusement was AFFORDED by
the fudicrous mistakes that were made.
There was young bride and groom pres
ent, and neither was able to recognize the
other. OF course, IT was fun to the rest of
the company. And then everybody laughed
when brother failed to recognize his sis
ter. or a young lady her best friend.
Another game which may be old to some.
was found to provoke much merriment.
TWO clusters or thorns, such as grow on
the honey locust tree, were procured, and
the company was divided into two equal
classes. A cluster was given to the head
OF each class. 1t was required that 1t be
passed to the foot of the class and back
again. each person In the class taking hold
or the thorns. The class which succeeded
in returning the cluster the quickest two
times out Of three was counted the winner
Th1s was a lively game. but one had to look
out or he would get his hands scratched.
me memory contest proved to be. much
I Quieter, but more profitable, and perhaps
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INSTRUCTIONS.

1. The Equitable Trust Go. of Is Nassau st. New
York, will hold permanently the Emergency Fund
that is being gathered by the league and its
friends.
z Get few active members and form a circle.
3. Meet once In two weeks.
4. Give your circle htting name, as for In
stance, the Childrens League. or the O. L. Helping
Hand Circle. Always the c. L. with the name
you decide UPON. In order to keep in close touch
with the central movement.
B. Elect president. q secretary and q treasurer
and librarian.
9. Make your own rules, In harmony with the
pledge you send your president.
Z. Send monthly report OF all you do to Aunt
member written on the coupon on this page.
8. The Permanent Emergency Fund is to be held
for quick relief In great emergencies, and will be
subject to the order OF the president, when such
the ofcers of any all Chlldren's League Circles
Of committees OF individual members of the
league. Write to Aunt Dorothy to ind out how to
get bank to hold small amounts for the perma-
nent fund.
Q. Keep separate fund FOR local work. We win
tell you from time to time in answer to your let
tiers, where and how you can find neighborhood op-
portunittes for pleasant local WORK.
10. All members should Join in our contests and
win our gifts, as this ID our means for trying to
others, and through which we are helping you get
your own library and recreation centers. You must
watch this page to learn how We are doing this.
II. Adults may join our league II they viii work
with ". The league has thousands Of members,
adults and children, all over the world.
II. Use part of your fund to buy book once a
month for your circle library and select your books
from the lists we publish.
i, e g ASs,sss = letters to Aunt Dorothy Box
IA. Individual workers also may Join by sending
q coupon and Stamped and self addressed envelope
to Aunt Dorothy a. to the editor Of this page.
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A LEAGUE CALL.

Aunt Dorothy sends word to all the mem
bers of the Childrens League that they are
10 send in 10 Elsie Yost. 1892 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, addressing For the
Prize Editor any stamps, pennies, nichelS
dimes they may have to spare from their
emergency fund for Elsie to pay over to
young girl for attending to the sending out
of badges and prizes. The membership list
is growing too long for the editor TO handle
it alone, and while Aunt Dorothy is away
she will have double work to do, and needs
tors address is Miss Mary O'Connor. 1873
West 96th street. New York city, n. Y.
You may write direct to her if you wish.
Interesting letters. clever drawings, sto-
ries etc. are received with thanks from
Alma Bear, Raymond and Sophie Goode,
and Lulu Kingfield. who must all keep on
trying; from William B. Lamb who is inter
ested in art: Edith NJ. Miller, who has sent
us a Christmas story; Edith NJ. Miller, who
has sent a clever little story: lima Frances
Buck who drew picture of Sunny Jim"
very nicely; Laura Mcintosh, who had a
poem printed a few weeks ago; Margaret
Lloyd. who wrote a neat little letter; Hat
tie Redwood. who sent a prettily colored
drawing; Eleanor French. who sent a
Christmas story. but 1t Is too late to pub
lish it: Edith Cheney. who wrote a dear
little letter: ]. M. who tells us true dog
story, and many. many others, who must
wait until next week for replies from yours
sincerely, AUNT DOROTHY.
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Dear Aunt Dorothy:
1 hope you have had merry Christmas
and happy New Year.
l have intended writing to you for some
time. but have not had the time to do so
until now.
1 enjoy the children's page of the Satur-
day nights Star very much. indeed, espe
claily your letters, which are always so
very interesting.
A year ago 1 sent you little poem about
Christmas. which 1 failed to in print,
but nevertheless. you honored me with a
prize.
Now. I shall send you another original
poem,. which l hope to see in print and
which l hope will entite me to a prize
Some day 1 will write again to you and
tell you of pet turtle l once had. Hoping
you and all your friends WELL l remain
your little reader, LOULA LYLES
Age IL Years.
Write as soon as you can, dear. and tell
Aunt Dorothy about the turtle.-Ed.
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ENIGMA
My first is in October. but not in May;
My second in ocean, but not in bay;
My third in night. but not in day:
My fourth in path, but not in way;
My fifth in turn. but not IN crook;
My sixth in river, but not in brook.
Now, solve this In your favorite nook.
For the whole is good and famous book.
C1ARADE.
My first is with reference to.
My second to arrive at or come into pos
session of.
My third is a pronoun.
Just think, and L know you can guess the
above.
My fourth is used in negation.
My whole a flower of no variation
CHARADE.
My first is to indent the edge Of "a coin).
My second is strive.
My third, If rightly used you'll find will
give you the name of this city fine.
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THE CASTLE OF THE MOON.


Though you may not know it. the moon
is a beautiful castle-a castle that is gleam-
ing and white and most lovely. In this
castle lives and rules the Princess of the
Moon. or, as some call her, THE Lady Of
the Moon
The princess Atrella by name. lived in
the moon all alone with none but her few
attendants, but one day a lad saw gilt
tering rope of twisted moon-beams reaching
from the moon to the window by which
he stood.
Grasping this. he began to steadily as
cend. Every night had the princess lowered
her moon-beam ropes to earth, but never
before had any one seen them, and if they
had it is doubtful whether they would have
had the courage to climb to the castle as
the lad Rinaldo, had done.
There in the palace hall Rinaldo was even
now standing. Then out of one of the
many doors opening into this hall came
Atrella. clad all in white and Rinaldo
straight way fell in love with her, but be-
ing princess she would not accept him
until he had performed some difficult task
and the task she gave him was this: TO
descend to earth the way in which he had
come and to get back again without the
aid of the rope of moon-beamS
Very slowly he descended, knowing well
how hard was the task which he had to
perform. When he reached the window
from which he had started. 10! there on the
sill was curious box shining with light.
This Rinaldo opened and beheld a large
white bird. Mounting on its back he was
quickly borne back to the moon, where he
was jOyously welcomed. and Immediately
claimed his reward the hand of Atrella.
LUCY LEE O., age IA years.
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
1 want to thank you SO much for printing
my letter. and still more for saying that
you would frame my little design and
hang it in your study. Your reply pleased
me so much.
Does it make any difference if 7 send a
drawing and a story, too? l send both be-
cause l do not know which is the better,
and l want you to decide.
Your loving friend, LUCY LEE 0.
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mono tie - intervening s. = IN. Old
oanAA but @ gu66 4 ons dsn 65af lpeaking
q twice. EGhtosn small articles were
81 tie Sntire somp nv Is tai ty each one
could $50 everything. Then the tray was
removed and It was required that each one
should make . list Of the articles from
to read the lists and observe how some had
been able to see things that had not been
on the tray at all-not one Of the party
succeeded "a making complete list. In
this game. II It ID desired, prize may be
the BOBBY prize to the one making the
poorest.
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THE CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.
They Are Made Happy Through
Thought for Each Other.
MENRERCuIp C0IfpnN

Interna tional Headquarters,
New York City.
International President, Mrs. Louise Hogan.
The Equitable Trust Co., Is Nassau st,
New York, is the Central Depository for
The Permanent Emergency Fund.
No dues, no saIaried officials. All help
goes direct on call from the president,
through the press and other avenues that
are open for this work. Further informa-
this page.
PLEDGE.
promise to try every day to add happi-
ness to some ones life by being kind.
l promise to try to earn each month a
penny, postage stamp, nickel. a dime
or larger sums, and hold them subject to the
order of the president, in her discretion.
promise to write to my president once
month and tell her what am doing to help
others and what I can do to help her help
others.
promise to help the Children's League
give to those who cannot otherwise get them
such books as are selected by my president
and printed our list.
Please enroll my name and send my badge
In fnciosed stamped and self addressed en-
velope.
Street.
Town or City,. ..................
State and County.
Age Of Applicant. il under 20. ..........
adults may join.)
Date Of Application. ......................