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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20
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Miss Jouett Brawner is on the
sick list.
Mrs. S. L Greene, who has been
ill with la grippe, is convalescent.
j. Q. Stephens. who has been
quite sick for two weeks. is no
better.
A message received on yesterday
afternoon says that Rev. Mat Hart
is much improved.
Mrs. W, d. Strobe continues quite
sick at Lexington, but her condi-
ton is very much improved over
what it was when taken there.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

The "Ball Band" snag-proof gum
boots are the best for men and boys.
j. H. Drummer, Sole Agent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20
Por Sale.

800 shocks corn-will furnish
place and feed same.
26tf w. A. SUTTON.
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LOwneY's Pine Candies.
AWAY down.

lib at SOC, lib at SOC. 2ib at 81
BIB at $3.50, Alb at So. All fresh
goods in beautiful boxes.
CHILEs, THOMPSON GRO. Co.
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For Sale.

L have l6 two year old mnlo.
sired. CAswr1r pnn, - 0e'
zo'4e r. f. D. No
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20
We Are Still Sellinu

IL Cakes OF Soap for 25C
And it is excellent soap. Worth
50 for 100 cakes.
CHILEs-THoMPsoN Gro. Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

You won't be sorry if you buy
your shoes from Drummer, the Shoe
Man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

All of our boys shoes at cost.
PUNCH d GRAVES.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

All of our mems $500 and $3.50
high-cut shoes at cost.
PUNCH & GRAVES.
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For Sale or Rent.

My resident property on Holt
avenue, l acre of ground, two lots,
good repair with all modern con-
veniences. Call on or address
H. r. PREwITT,
22-tf Mt. Sterling, Ky.
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BtRTHs.

On Tuesday. January -, 1904, to
DR.. J. F Reynolds and wife, in this
city, a son.
On Sunday, January 10, 1904,
to Z. H. Crouch and wife, near
Somerset, son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

Farm for rent, Mrs. Julia Evans.
16 Il
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

All of our suit cases at cost.
PUNCH & GRAVES.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-01-20

All of our neckwear at cost.
PUNCH d GRAVES.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items Of Interest cleaned From Our
Exchanges.

Items Of interest cleaned From Our
Exchanges.
John Al. Calkens has been appointed
postmaster at Morgan Center.
The thirty-second annual eonvocation
of the Grand Chapter, order OF the East
ern Star OF Vermont. will meet with Mys-
tic star Chapter in St. JohnsbuIy, Tues
day June next and win continue through
June 8.
MorrlsyIlle Is to have new business
block, which will be erected at the lower
end OF Main street by H. z. Munson, one
OF the local business men. The building
viii be q two-story brick structure with a
35-foOt front and a depth of 90 feet. The
store is TO be modern In every particular.
Mrs. Mary Farnham, wife Of Prof,
George Il. Perkins Of the University Of
Vermont, died yesterday Of pneumonia.
She was a native Of Galesburg, Ill, and
was 81 wears old. She Is survived by hel
husband and son, Prof. Henry + Per
kins. OF the University Of Vermont and Z
sister and brother in the west
Fifty years ago. May 10, 1854, Charles
/ Williamson W0Odh0use entered upon nj
duties as teller of the Merchants Nationa
Bank Of Burlington. He is now presiden
Of the bank. Mr.. Woodhouse in tw,
weeks will 40 with Mrs. Woodhouse an,
Miss HaswelI to Italy for two or tire
months Of rest and recreation
The Woodstock Country Club can poin
to a good weeks work ID setting out owe
GOO pine trees on its grounds. Friday al
ternoon, April 20, was the date first Sc
for a general planting bee by the men 0
the club with lunch to be served by th
women, but rain interfered. II ratne,
hard, but the trees, or part Of them, al
rived from Oscar HardiBg's P0mfret farm
SO the local officers 81 the club got togeth
er. and with one or two other volunteers
with hoes, rubber coats and goloshes
hustled 200 trees into the ground unde
disheartening conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

holders have arranged to receive visit
ors. These houses are In every section
Of the city, and the rates at which
guests will be received is a matter Of
record on the books Of the bureau.
The Inside inn, a hotel on the Ex
position grounds, has a capacity for
5000 guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control Of the rates, which
have been fixed at from $3.50 to $3.50
per day, European plan, including adj
mission to the grounds On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from S. to S.
per day The hotel Is 400 By 500 feet
and is three stories high.
There are more than 100 established
hotels in St Louis, and a signed agree
ment has been made between many Of
their managers with the Exposition Of
fcials that rates shah not be raised
during the Exposition period Many
new hotels have been built on sites adj
jacent to the Exposition grounds, and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay exor-
bitant rates for accommodations either
at hotels Of private houses
| Among tie new hotels may be men.
toned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte,
which stands at Clayton avenue and
skinker road overlooking the Exposi-
ton grounds This hosiery win ae-
commodate 5000 persons. The rates
European plan. are from 81 to SIS PET
day Tie Grand View hotel, south .oi
! the Exposition, on Oakland avenue. has
a capacity for 5000 guests, and the
i rates are ST to $3.50 per day, European
and So to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. The Kenilwurth. on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue, has
d capacity Of 800 guests. with rate
1 of 81 80 per day.
The above mentioned are a few Of ths
new hotels that have been erected neal
the Exposition grounds for the accom-
mediation of Worlds Fair visitors. Al
told there are about twoseore, All arc
within easy walking distance, and a
are situated on high ground, with com
i prehensiye views Of the grounds. All
Of the structures are well built and IL
some Of them the most luxurious guar
tiers are obtainable. The rates are es
ablished and win not be increased dur
ing the Exposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
AWAITING x DECISION.

10 do away with the uncertainty which
surrounds the license law, regarding It's
constitutionallty it is to b. hoped that a
decision viii be rendered BY the supreme
court before many more days. In cases
where the license law is involved the ia
vorite course IS to let action rest pending
the decision of the higher court on the
constltutionalIty Of the instrument In
Vulnerable cases are piling up in the lower
courts all Of which depend upon the de-
clsion which supreme court viii make
such being the case it is evident that the
need 81 decision soon on the validity Of
the law which the legislature adopted two
years ago is urgent Then, there is an
other important matter to be decided BY
this court, hemeaning Of wholesaler Of
liquor, and III this Barre Is particularly
Interested as there are twoca from this
city pending, whether license Of the
fourth class has a right to sell liquor prao-
tically the same as the holder Of the sec
ond class license as is now being done
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
TINE 10 TAKE 4 HAND.

IT'S about time that the states attorney
81 Bennington connty we're taking hand
Ii this white cap business and warning
the .'white-cappers'' II they continue their
lawlessness the.hand Of the Law win be on
them, respectable people as the press de-
spatehes say they are. We scarcely see
where their responsibility has asserted
itself ID any Of their actions IN connection
with this logging Of one Jack Meyers
who is not yet proven guilty Of the wrong
doing with which he is accused Ia fact,
there are many in the village Of Pownal
Center who assert, with him, that he Is
not guilty Of the oifense for which ne was
dragged from home and logged week
ago At that time the yicsim was told to
leave town. Ne has not done so, and the
white caps, emboIdened BY the inactiv-
ity Of the ofhcaIs, have lssued another
threat to the man that be will receive
worse treatment at their hands, Il be does
not obey The threatened man has Oh.
tanned arms, 50 It is said and win defend
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions BY Famous People
Band Tournament.

Three Compositions BY Famous People.
Band Tournament.
Musical people ana all who appreci-
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions.
written upon the invitation Of the Ex-
position management. These are the
Hymn of the West" BY the most
distinguished living American poet.
Edmund Clarence Stedman, the music
for which was written by Professor
John K. Paine, who is at the head Of
the music department Of Harvard uni
yerslty; Louisiana. march by
Frank Yanderstuken, leader Of the
Cincinnati Orchestra; q waltz, Along
the Plaza" by Henry X Hadley Of
New York, who has won his laurels
long before this ais writer Of operate
and other musical compositions. This
music Will be heard publicly for the
frst time upon the opening Of the Tx
position on Saturday, April 30 and fire.
quentiy thereafter in the musical pro-
gramnes Of the greatest Of worlds
fairs. These are the only official com
positions
Thirty thousand dollars Will be given
in prizes for the best bands at tour
nament to be held during the Exposi.
ton. All through the Worlds Fair the
musical feature VIII be prominent
The most famous bands Of the world
are under contract to participate dur
ing considerable periods Among these
are lie Garde Republicaine band q
France the Royal Grenadier band Of
England. the American National hand
gousa's band and others
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
WRITERS AND PAINTERS.

Edwin a. Abbey is hard 81 work on
his painting Of the coronation. The
king is said to be giving him several
sittings week.
Thomas Browne, well known Eng
lish painter was once apprentieed TO
a Nottingham laeemaker Later on o
tour Of Spain, unable to speak the Ian
guage. he pictured his wants
ToIstoi has finished novel entitled
After the Ball. but says it shall not
be published during his lifetime.
Nothing | write hereafter shall see
tile light while do" he told a recent
visitor
John Morley, NJ r., the distinguish.
ed litterateu and biographer q Glad
stone, IS the great-grandson Of Dun
can MeAllum, Methodist preacher,
and the granddaughter Of Or Daniel
McAllum. also Methodist preacher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

Again the umpire shouts. play bail"
Again the bleachers NH
Again the roofing rooter roots
His losing team uphill.
Again the umpire calls, Strike one!'
Again the pitcher smiles,
Again the hatsman swats the ball
And drives 1t seven miles.
Again the catcher draws a pass
And ambles down to first
Again the umpire hears the wall,
well. Isn't that the worst2
Again the shortstop leaps aloft
And nails a scorching drive,
Again the raucous coacher shouts:
Get away therel Look alivel'
Again the scorers duck their heads
To dodge a singing foul,
Again the umpire gets a crack
And hears the bleachers howl
Again Mccarthy steals for home
And slides In on his ear
And all these indications prove
The BASEBALL seasons here.
Somerville Journal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

When You buy cloth, You pay
Bor It BY the yard When you buy
sugar, you pay fol il BY the pound.
When you buy advertising, you pay
for II BY the 1000 circulation.
When you buy advertising space
il Barre, you get the lowest rates
per 1000 circulation and the best
returns rom the Daily Times. rs
advertising rates per 1000 circulation
are but two-thirds what they are
elsewhere n Barre.
Are YOU saving that one-third by
advertising in the Times
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

himself against further molestation. At
this time, it would appear to be the duty
Of those who are il official positions sworn
to guard the peace, to step 10 and prevent
further lawlessness, and possibly trag-
edy A stern hand for the repression Of
the respectable" people is what ID need
ed. Ii the man is guilty Of wrong doing
there is legal process
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS.
St. Louis Hostelries Prepared to Handle
Vast Thronss-Prices Net 10 Be In
creased-Fiotei inside Of the Ex
position Grounds With a Ca
pacity Fer 5000 Guests.

Ample hotel accommodations have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
visitors at St. Louis both within and
outside Of the Exposition grounds.
The Exposition management has or
eanlzed free information service. a
pamphlet has been issued for gratui-
tous circulation explaining many Of
the conyeniences that have been pro
vided A list Of all the hotels, with
rates, is contained ia this pamphlet
The entire city has been canyassed,
and many thousands Of private house
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

II Barre should get the states attorney
and Montpelier one senator, the county
sheriff and the Judge Of probate, where
would the other eighteen towns Of Wash.
ington county come lna
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

A New York woman declared that the
soul culd not be developed BY eating SO
she tasted seven days. sshe Is just being
brought back from the dead, and scientists
are awaiting her verdict.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

Already over half million dollars has
been subscribed for the Mckinley memo
rial, and the amount IS steadily growing.
The memorial win be.a fitting tribute from
the American people
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
4 NoveI cub.

sAa latest American institution Is
the ur Hours Sleep club Its mem
hot4 ID themselves not TO spend more
tHai hours out Of the twenty-four
ia and to induce their friends
mo IS to 10 the same
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
snenlllnn ID NIa.lna.

Ted She said she'd scream If ! kiss
cd her
Ned That shouldn't have prevented
you II YOU Kiss a girl properly she
can't scream Town Topics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

There will be d considerable lot Of con
lecture as to the reason for Clements Civ
ing up bis speaking tour this week and
the people will probably remain blIssfully
In the dark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

A Massachusetts man got four months
for a second ofTense Of ringing IN false
alarm for fire. The city Of Barre is
charged $50 or 50 for every offence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

The great explorer. Stanley, has made
the greatest exploration Of bis life, but be
cannot put his travels in words Death
ended remarkable career yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

Now comes The eager fisherman
Who down the streams win plod.
He'll reel his fish IN bY the inch
His lies OF by the rod.
indianapolis sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

It must be comforting to Stanton to see
the enthusiasm for DeBoer right IN his
home county Bell is at least backed up
BIZ his own county Bennington Banner
IT'S the sort Of comfort one gets BY 60
ing up against an iceberg yet the stanton
supporters profess not to feel the GOODNESS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
q 80 Woman ~

Have you floor paint that win last two
weeks RI Yes, we have Devoe's it has a
beautiful gloss and win wear two years II
properly applied Reynolds e Son.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11
JNGLES AND JEsTs.
a cnIleee LImerIcls.

a young Chinese gent once. named SIM
Caught hold of a shark by its tlni
But the fish, with smirk,
Cave its rear end jerk
The county now cares for Sins kin.
Columbia Jester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

A United States army oiiicer who isnow
charged with having Tilted SIX young la
dies at various times, declares that such is
the result Of having attained some de-
gree Of prominence The soldiers uni
form stilI constitutes powerful attrae-
4ion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

This is a case where enthusiasm
is al right. We know what the
best is and we know we have the
best for the price--in Hats, in
Shoes, in Clothing.
Now, # this IS the grade you
want, we want you. By the best
we don't mean the highest in price.
We mean the best Hat there is in
Barre for $500, the best Shoes At
$3.50 to be found anywhere, and
the best Suits at $1,000 up 70
SIS. 90 TO be found in this country.
WE CLEAN. PRESS AND
REPAIR CLOTHING.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-11

His Little son Pa, what Is d ge0Io-
gist?
Mr. Purseproud a geologlst my son.
is q person who Is interested in the
wrong kind Of rocks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04
THE RETURN OF OF
VI; II Nj & IS 80! FASHIONS

635 rho woman with a longing to G.l
sthought picturesque and with an eye
for coiorshas hard time in these Gays e
steering hersway throughIthe many .pi.ii,5
r reis .as I'll immense amount Of coneen
}tration of purpose not to be led sa ,Es1r
BY the picturesque fashions that In.t =
i've than they do on the indiv ldual:
\ One rule should Y always be followed.
that no style should be chosen tia t is
markedly unbecoming. It is far better
IL dress according to the style Of last
year, provided that style was becoming
than to run the risk of being made "a
perfect fright by following 90 closely
the exaggerated fa.s HONS of this SUNNI er:
that is desirable and attractive us to be!
some compensation for the manner IN
which they are made UP. And 1t Is pery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04
By MARTHA NJ cULLo CH.WlLLIAMs.

sf our great -grandmothers why not also
their flowers 2" she asks. All ofsthcse
che keeps in a living-room. steam heated
and fairly light. Fiat open saucers. I'LL
ed daily with clearwater, sit on top$Uf
the two radiators Thus the air. Is kept
most enough for the plants and equally
grateful to human lungs. There are
hinged brackets all up nd down the two
2sunniest windows f.5 83s s.
Whatever Marjorie wishes to force she
puts On a high bracket, we'll kno wing the
:teinperaturefth there to be ten to- twenty de-
5grees higher. But she Is careful not to
shift other than blooming plants too sud
yellow and lose leaves. She pots a few
bulbs every fall. putting hyacinths singly
in four-inch pots. jonquils. iris. tulips.
and SO on, ins clumps from three to- Six,
First, the pots have an inch 81. crooks
earth. Which is at least halfEro,[ed ma.
lnure. Atterygit is we'll shaken down the
bulbs go5in and are covered an$inChBovcr3
the crown. Then the pots are well wa.
tered and set where 1t Is dark for a fort
night. and kept moist but not VET
age them In making roots. withoutsa good
supply of which the flowers will be stunt
ed and crowded. $ 3s S8 u
moderately ODER shtede and aae Stay The there t
flower buds peep up among the leaves.
.intoSthe living room. where, sunshine and
flower AS the first flowers fade others
will take their pace. Thus from the same
planting Marjorie Is BILE !. to show two
months Of steady bloom. BY thus know
and in time, she has much pleasure and nd
precious little trout l ~ "a sS ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04

the bottom OF the pan. which answer much
the same purpose.
A measuring cup. which holds exactly
a half pint. and which Is marked to In
dictate the half, quarter or third, is almost
indispensable to the housekeep who
likes to vary her cooking and to try the
new recipes which are given In the pa
pers and magazines which she reads. In
nearly, II not quite all OF these, q cup
means a half pint and II a teacup Is used
It is largely2a matter OF guessing when
the half or third has been filled. The
mixing spoon may seem OF small moment,
but the spoon with a handle which Is
comfortable to hold, which Is strongly
made. and which has Sits or openings
in the bowl, will help very materially in
bringing the batter to a fine, creamy con-
sistency without unnecessary exertion,
Butter balls help to make a table look
dainty and attractive There are, mods
for forming these ind iyldual balls, and
also small wooden paddles for the pur-
pose. The paddles are corrugated length
wise. They are to be dipped In water.
q piece OF butter placed between and
Z then rolled. The butter must be cold.
very little practice Will make ono dexT,
ferrous in turning out the prettily formed
balls
When you want a dish OF potatoes that
{ shall vary from the usual forms, use the
round balls the size of large marbles, and
fry the balls a. nice brown IN deep fat
The scoop will cost five cents.
"a novel aid In dishwashing for the Wo-
man who has only to turn on the hot
water faucet, consists of an attachment
which screws uponSthe faucet and allows
the water to run through a brush which
{ ls used for washing the dishes While the
water pours over them.
VA convenient and useful little article to
be used while ironing Is the ball Of wax
enclosed, In a cloth and fastened 10 a neat
wooden handle. This Is always conye-
Aniently ready to be rubbed over the sur-
face Of the iron when the starch shows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04

Will some reader of The Times Dispa tch
please give a young housekeeper ar eclpe
for sweet pickled peachesp ! partlculaqly,
wish one that calls for stick cinnamon
and cloves, brown sugar and vinegar.
f1s IA b a q r.. S.. Richmond. Va,
Sweet Picked Peac hes Select firm white
heath peaches. Peel them cnrefully ana
to every seven pounds OF the fruit allow y
the bc1( elder, vinegar. two ounces or s{1 lsl
cinnamon and two ounces OF cloves. Put
the vinegar, sugar ana spices logether ~
a preserving kettle. let them come to
and Cook them for a few, moments, Re-
move them from the kettle, place them
in jars placed In hot water, coyersthem
we'll Withtthe boiling vinegar and sea- a. az
REQUIRE a few weeks to become mellow and
Country Gousin.--P Please tell me what Is
the hest and most economical covering
for a broad hall imam old, fashioned coun-
petlng, but would he glad to have q good
WHICH Is is have busled myself IN making.
Answer,--Prairte grass cloth In red or
blue, or burlaps IN dull blue or green
perhaps n wflat You require, The prairie
a auasf e,o' y az yar ara Wlds ana can be
bought at forty cents per ya.rrdd, Y, u, !,
j. O.. H., Stnunt0n. Ya,IIh ne lotion 20
milk mix OF roses, 1t is composed Of sixteen.
ounces ofSrose water, to which isgadded.
after being thoroughly mlxaa, two drains
each of spirits ot rose ana tlncture OF
storaY two and nan oam " o. ,n'ponp
ring constantly until the 'ngredleh'sa are
blended. LIZ 5s.5 53
Please tell me the origin Of brsakIng a
bottle Of wine oyer the DOW or snip