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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
ARE WE GUILTLESSa

Enroute to Frenchburg Circuit
Court last week the writer passed
the Phelps home where a few
months ago the tragedy occurred
which resulted in the loss of two
lives. when young Phelps after
shooting his brother-in-law, Wood
ard. committed suicide even while
his sister chung to him. A woman
with the Woodland infant in her
arms stood in the door as we
passel. This recalled the tragedy
which occurred on a Sunday after
noon. after the two men had come
on Sunday morning to Jefferson
vile, Montgomery county. and
bought whiskey illegally sold.
The writer thought not only of the
deep sorrow that had befallen
those homes. but of the shame and
reproach that comes to our own
county for tolerating the continu-
ance of that saloon and especially
for the sale of whiskey on the
Lords day.
To what extent God will hol j
the ofiiciary and citizens of Mont
gomery Gncluding Jeifersonville)
responsible for the crime we can
not tell. We deeply regret that
the sale and killing occurred. For
years we have plead in private.
pulpit and press with the people
of Montgomery to walk in the way
that the Christ has pointed out.
and also to suppress the sale of in
toXlcants, the instigator of crimes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Social pleasures and business
engagements should not come be,
tween the Democrats OF Kentucky
and their duty in selecting pre-,
cinct committeeman on next Satur.
day at 2 o'clock, standard time
EVERY man should be personally
Interested. and should he present,
if he can conscientiously support
either candidate. 1t sometimes
happens that while candidate is
personally acceptable, yet his al
lignment with other candidates
renders support of him inadvisable
What does your preference of :
candidate amount to if YOU art
ABSENT when the count is made
If YOU stay away, and the best
man is turned down, have you any
ground for complaint Did you
try for tho best.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

For the return OF Taylor and
Finley IA Republican Governor of
Indiana refused to honor a requi-
sitiOn from Democratic Ken
lucky Governor. Now that Ken
lucky has Republican and lndi-
ana Democrat in office the ques-
ton arises: Will Gov. Wilson,
of Kentucky, ask for their return
or will he pardon them
He has stated in his pardon OF
Powers and Howard that he die
not believe a conspiracy existed t.
murder Mr.. Goebel.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Remember that on Saturday
Democratic Precinct Committee
men are to be elected. If TRUi
men are elected, honesty, fairness
justice will prevail. If COUNTER
rFITs get in, there is no telling
what all will happen. Frauds
graft, reproach, defeat, will fol
low.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Abuse, verbal or by act, sci
dom converts a man. Let there
he appeals to the better element of
mans make up. if you want to
change him. Publicity of facts
however unpleasant the duty and
privilege is not to be construed
as hostility or hatred.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Saloons in towns with electric
lights and police protection are
bad enough and too bad, but what
protection from the drunken rab-
bile has a country population like
Jeffersonvillel The voters of that
precinct can answer in a lawful,
honorable way and will answer on
December 10. Every man should
show where he stands. Remem-
Der the Phelps-Woodard tragedy
in Menefee and the discharge of
pistols near to and through houses
of worship. and that drunkards
come from moderate drinkers,
and that moderate drinkers were
once innocent and pure children
tempted, led captive by the open
saloon or the example of father
who was void of wisdom and dis
cretion. Help to save the boys
and saloon keepers. Christ died
for such. Hell and heaven are
the goals,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Fred Emerson Brooks, the poet,
orator and humorist, will be in
our city next week in the second
entertainment of the series given
by PrOfs. Cord and Hopper. Ii
life has been monotonous. if you
desire merriment and mental ele
walton, if you are disposed to say
this is a dull town. hear Brooks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

The imposing of fine for law
less ACT. or the possession of a IL
censc. does not change the moral
quality of the act or of the bust
ness, nor does it give peace to the
conscience of him who has done
his neighbor wrong.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
BRYAN SAYS
The Democracy VIII Yet come IN
to Its Own.

cannot die and has accomplished
more out of Office the last twelve
years than the Republican party
has in office, w. j. Bryan bids his
su pporters not despair In the
Commoner he speeks of the elction
results and discusses the future.
He says:
"The election of 1908 is over and
the returns disclose a signal vlctoy
for our opponents, but the prln-
ciples for which our party stands,
the policies FOR which our party
contends, these are not dead.
Does any one believe the
American people will permanently
permit secrecy as to campaign con
tribution! Does any one believe
the american people will perman-
emily permit the will of the voters
to be thwarted as it is now by the
election of Senators through Leg
islatures! Does any one believe
the trusts will be permitted perma-
nently to exploit the masscsi Does
any one believe the consumers will
permanently permit the tariff to
be written by the beneticiaries of
that tariff! Does any one believe
the public will permanently toler-
ate an arrangement between labor
and capitall Does any one believe
Is, 100000 of depositors will for
ever permit their savings to be jeo-
pardized as at present! Does any
one believe the extravaganza OF
government will 90 on forever un-
checkedl Does any one believe
our Republic will permanently
consent to a coleman policy with
its Limitations and its financial
burdensl
During the last twelve years the
Democratic party has accomplished
more out of Office than the Repub
licans have in Office, and this is .
sufficient reward for those who fight
for the righteous cause. 1t woulG
have been pleasant to have been able
to reward worthy Democrats with
oflicia! positions, They are look.
ING for good government, and they
labor unselfishly for the promotion
of good government.
AS for myself, let no one worry
about ny future. The holding OF
Office is mere incident of life OF
those who are devoted to reforms.
The reform is the essential thing
If one can advance reforms by
holding office. then holding of office
is justifiable: if one can best ad
vance reforms as private citizen,
then holding Office is undesirable
THE world owes me nothing
| have been abundantly compensate
ed for what | have been able to dc
My life will not be long enough t,
repay the people for their support
and for the confidence they have
expressed.
with an abiding faith in the tri
umph of truth and unfaltering con
fidencc in the Righteousness of on
cause, l speak this word of encour
cement to those who call them
selves friends. | shall keep steI
with them and march on. If W.
are right, as believe we are, i
will vindicate us; if we contribute
as l believe we are contributing
to cause that is founded on justic'
our efforts will weigh in final vic
tory"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce
John L: KING
as G candidate for the Democratic romi
nation for Clerk Of the Montgomery
Comfy Court.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
WANTED! WANTED !

YOUR SCRAP IRON, LIVE GEESE, HENS.
BOOSTERS, TURKEYS AND EGGS, HIDES,
PURS, TALLOW, BEESWAX, FEATHERS AND
GINSENG, FOR WHICH | WILL PAY THE
HIGHEST CASH PRICE. {. 7. REFS.
LII
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
Attention, Men.

For suit of clothes in all the
late up-to-date styles for fall and
winter at surprisingly low prices,
call at
The Louisville Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
FOR MAGISTRATE.
We are authorized 70 announce

We ere authorized TO announce
". u. ("CuLoNEL"j HENRY
OF the Aaron's Run precinct, as a candi
date for Magistrate in the Side View
Aarou's Run district, subject to the actio,
OF the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

President elect Taft will con-
vene a special session of Congress
soon after March 4.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

With prices far the lowest, We
are prepared to meet your every
want.
The Louisville Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
NOVEMBER COURT.
About $500 Cattle on the Mar
ket--QuaIity Medium.
Trade Brisk and Prices Is to so
Cents Higher.
MULE MARKET REMAINS FIRM

About $500 cattle on the market,
The quality was medium. Trade
was brisk and prices from 25 to
SOC higher. LOGO 10. steers sold
readily at $425, with lighter
weights at &c. Yearlings at &c.
Heifers at 3 to BIC. Cows at 9 to
Sc. Bulls at &c. Good crowd at
the pens and they bought quick
everything that was at all desir-
able.
Luther Murphy sold 4 800 lb.
cows to Whaley Il Co., of Paris,
at S2.40.
B. f Cecil sold 5 900 ID. steers
to Thos. Adams, of Fayette, at &c.
w. r. Laythrum sold Al 1000
10. steers to Howard Hampton, of
Clark, at 81. 20.
VIM. Bridgeforth sold II $50
10. steers to Lucien Bridgeforth at
&c.
Mrs. f. ID. Marshal sold 20
900 10. steers to w. A. Kendall,
of Cynthiana, at $40.
Arch Gum sold 40 1000 10.
steers to Buckner Bros. of BOur-
bon, at S4.25.
Abbott Bros. sold 20 GOO II.
vearlings to Younger Norris, of
Madison, at 1919.
W. o Brock, of Clark, bought
ID 800 10. yearlings of J. l.,
Faulkner at 1925.
sam Laythrum sold Is 800 10.
steers to Lucien Bridgeforth at
1913.
Mike Wilson sold 8 $50 10.
steers to l.. ID. Gatewood at &c.
Haney q Parks. of Harrison.
bought bunch Of 725 ID. steers of
3. F. Cecil at 1925.
VIM. Clayton sold 3 900 Id.
steers to John McLane at S3.75
Ben Murphy sold IA 900 10.
steers to VIM. Byrd at $3.75. ol
Hamilton sold 3 LOO 10. steers
to f. h. Little at S4.25.
X. G. Gatcwood bought y S25
Id. steers of Green & Thomson at
Ic.
JAS. Wilson sold 8 $50 lb. cows
to Jas. Mcdonald at Be.
W. f. Little, of Clark, bought
10 $50 Id. steers of W. II. Tapp
ut 1918.
A. 5. Hart sold 10 1000 Id,
steers to j. +. Gray. of Paris. at
S4.25.
j. w. Chenault sold Is 700 Id.
yearlings to W. j. Ratiiff, of
Bath, at &c.
| HORSES AND MULES.
The mule market was about as
usual and prices were firm. Big
heavy mules selling at 5000
and prices ranging from $l25 to
Sl75 according to size and weight.
a good many horses selling. Me-
dunn horses at $1lO to $l25.
Good ones at $3.50 to $l75. No
line ones on the market.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
Real Estate.

ii. Clay Mckee has for sale and
rent, dwellings, business property,
farms, vacant lots. 5l-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
GAMBLERS LECTURED.

|
the gamblers indicted by the grand
jury promise to stop. These men
had followed a custom that is not
unusual of agreeir q with the Com
monwealth's Attorney that they
would make a plea of guilty, re-
ceive the smallest fine possible and
then continue in business until the
time of the meeting of the next
grand jury. When the cases were
called the Judge demonstrated that
he was not to be fooled with in his
efforts to break up gambling in the
county. Calling the men before
him he thus addressed the n:
Mr.. Funk, Mr.. Osterholt. Mr..
Kinkart and Mr.. Shafer, you are
indicted for permitting gambling
on the premises in your occupation
and under your control. As | I'M
derstand it, the Commonwealth
Attorney has agreed with you,
subject to the consent of the Court,
that on your plea of guilty a fine
of $3.50 shall be imposed. Ordi-
narily. whenever there is an agree
ment between the defendants and
the attorney for the Common
wealth judgment is entered without
any comment by the Court. but |
eel that in these cases | want
,Omething else done. The object
If the law is not only to pur ish a
nan for violating the law, but to
prevent further violations of the
.aw. These pleas Of guilty and
he imposition of fines will amount
o absolutely nothing if gambling
to be continued. 1t would only
"rsu!t in your quitting business
nd permitting some one else to
AXE it up and run it as before,
thus forming an endless chain of
gambling. You and those in your
employ must quit this kind of bus
siness, Ii after these pleas this
gambling continues on your prem
ises, and the Commonwealth At
orney is furnished any evidence of
Is continuance, the Court will call
4 special grand jury to indict, and,
when indictments are returned, no
pleas will be allowed to be entered.
but the cases will be tried by a jury
and you will have to take your
chances. 1t is only under these
circumstances that | am going to
accept the pleas of guilty in these
cases. If you are willing to qui,
business and not allow it on your
premises these pleas will be enter
ed -
The Judge then made the four
men stand before him. and, adj
dressing them one by one by name.
extracted a promise from them that
they would quit for good. The
Judge then assessed the fines OF
$3.50 each.
Reference is made to "a custom
that is not unusual of agreeing
with the Commonwealth Attorney
etc" The object of such an agree.
ment is usually not the enforce
ment of law. the suppression of the
offense. Whether or not the at.
torney thinks he is doing his duty,
the public will he apt to conclude
that he has an eye to business, .
while with the other eye he winks
at the lawlessness, and in that
measure loses the confidence OF
men who regard him as the execu-
tor of law. If the act referred tC
is illegal it should be broken up.
suppressed, and not tolerated by
the recurring imposition of fine
which is nothing more or less than
an incentive to continue in business
in partnership with the civil officer
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

A good watch free with ever,
boys knee pant suit.
l7-3t Punch & Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Mt. Sterling's greatest bargain
store is ready to meet your every
want.
The Louisville Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Fines in courts do not atone for
sin again God OF man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

Ladies' cloaks and Jackets at ex
ceedingly low prices at
The Louisville Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

We are authorized 10 announce
PROF. NJ. J. GOoDWlN
as a candidate for reelection as Superu-
tendeut of Schools Of Montgomery Coun-
ty, subject 70 the action of the Demo
cratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18

as "a candidate Tor Assessor of Montgor'
cry County, subject to the action OF tn
Drmo.ratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce
RANDALL = STOKLFN
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
We 4r, authorized to announce
WM. CRNVENs

as I candidate for Assessor Of Montgon
err County, subject to the action OF th'
Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
HORSES AND MULES.

With prices far the lowest, we
are prepared to meet your every
want.
The Louisville Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-11-18
EhRL i. QrIsENnrRRY

We are authorized 20 announce
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Rusy RaaderS.

Peter Bowen Of Park street was in
North Adams Thursday on business.
Mrs. r. s. Dunn of Gage street who
has been seriously III for the past
few days is now much improved
James A. Eddy who has been spend
ing the week in Troy has arrived at
his home in Bennington Center TO
spend the winter.
Edwin ID. Moore, bookkeeper at H.
D.. Bradford & Cos mill. has recover
ed from his recent Illness and resum-
ed his duties at the mill.
A. W. Mack who has been visiting
his family on Bradford street for the
past few days. has returned TO Jer-
sey City where he is employed.
M. and Mrs. Walter Johnson who
have been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
eph Pellerin OF Gage street for the
past few days have returned TO their
home in Lynn, Mass.
The Vermont State Christian En-.
deavor convention opens in Fair Ha-
ven ON Monday evening, October 70.
with an address on Education and
Service" by President John NJ Thorn.
as Of Middlebury college. Other
speakers from out the state are Rev.
II. $ Pinkham of Somerville. Mass.
Rev James S. Kittell OF Albany. n. Y.
and Amos r. Wells. editor of the
Christian Endeavor World Boston,
Mass
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
HAD QUIT WORK
READY TO GIVE UP IN DESPAIR
Restored 10 Health BY VInoI

II was sick, rundown and finally
had TO give up work. After trying a
number OF remedies and several ply.
sicians, was just about ready TO give
up in despair / saw Vinol advertls.
ed and decided to try il, and II has
done more good for me than all other
means combined II has built me up
and restored by strength until now
feel twenty years younger, and am
able to attend to my work as usual"
job Jeavons 1886 Lind street. Wheel.
ing. W. Va.
The reason Ninol is so successful In
such cases is because Il contains ton.
lo iron and all of the Strengthening
bloodmaking and bodybuilding ele.
ments of cod liver oil. but no oil.
Ninol Is WneXcelled as a strength
creator for old people, delicate chill.
dren, weak, rundown persons, and az.
ter sickness-and Is the best known
remedy for coughs colds and bron.
chitls.
We return your money II Vinol fails
to give satisfaction.
Vinol is sold In Bennington by VIM.
L. eokaY Druggist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
ANNIVERSARY SALE
Harry c. Roster to Observe Beginning
Of Seventh Year.

Harry C. Roster is celebrating the
seventh anniversary of the establish
ment of the business of H. c. Roster
d Co., with big sale.
One Of the features of the sale will
be the presentation of gifts to patrons
and customers. The gifts are so val.
liable that II has been decided to limit
the recipients TO those making pur-
chases amounting to one dollar or
more. These gifts are in the form Of
useful glass novelties etched with sill
yer and gold and valued at from Is to
80 cents.
There are gifts for every lady Wis
itor beside the new fashion sheets out
a month in advance. The store dec.
orations are the best ever, and are in
charge Of l.. c. Holton the florist.
The value advertisement in today's
paper form mostly the every day use.
full articles, the regular price of which
is known to all, so at the sale prices
advertised YOU realize your savings.
The new novelties are we'll display
ed and there is a special showing OF
high grade suits, skirts and waists.
No end Of novelties I'm belts. collars
and bags.
A visit every day will pay you for
the next week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
ALL KINDS OF WAR
RUMORSSTIRRING
THE BALKANS
EurOpe's Trouble Center at
Boiling Point
KING PETER WILL FIGHT
May Decide to Go to War Sooner
Than Be Regulated by His
People.

Vienna, Oct 9.--That war in the
Balkans was a possibility was admit.
ted here In Vienna last night. Seryia
mas been so stirred by the annexation
OF Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austro.
hungary that the people unitedly are
demanding war King Peter. who is
threatened with the loss of his crown
II he holds back, may choose to fight
montenegro may join forces with
Seryia in a clash Austria is concen.
ton. ''-'' 'i'u"-
Bulgaria meanwhile is pressing
Turkey for recognition of her indenen.
red ' '''i
1t also appears that Turkey is be.
ginning to doubt whether a confer
ence Of the powers and revision Of
the Berlin Treaty would not spell fur
ther ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the empire
British limits are regarded as resnon.
sible for this doubt
Great Britain for her part stands
hrmly for the maintenance of the
status quo, and it is declared in Paris
that the new situation I'm the Balkans
mas resolved itself into the old duel
between England and Germany While
Germany Indignantly repudIates all
responsibility for the situation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and VILLAGE Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Dr. Henry c. Day is spending the
week with his wife in Greenfield.
Mass
The regular Methodist PRAYER
meeting which is usually held on
Thursday evening but was postponed
last night, will be held in the church
this evening. !.
Mrs. Frank Lasher who was taken
to the Albany City hospital Wednes-
day for treatment expects to undergo
an operation at the hospital next Mon
The Reyes store on West Main ST..
Is being extensively remodelled this
week in preparation for occupancy by
Joseph Garreau next week. A string
Of electric lights has been placed
over the entrance.
William Miller, who is stopping at
the Grand View farm of Arthur b.
Cakes on the Burgess road, is the
owner of the prize Scotch collies.
Bruce and "Flete". These dogs
Won the first and second prizes res
pectively~at the Vermont state fair at
White River Junction, both in 1907
and 1908.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
CHICAGO CARRIES
AWAY LEAGUE
PENNANT
Giants We're OutpIayed in De-
Gliding Game.
MAMMOTH CROWD PRESENT
inVinolble Mathewson Unable to Hold
Manager Chances Team at Polo
Grounds.

New York, Oct, 9.-"Chicago a. New
York, 2" This was the tale in a
phrase told at the end of the most
Intensely decisive baseball game play
ed in this country in many years (,
played at the Polo Grounds in this
city yesterday to decide the National
League championship for the season
OF 1908. In the presence Of a record
breaking crowd which swamped the
capacity Of the grounds and left still
many thousands outside long before
the game began, game was played
in deadly earpest-straight baseball
with no frills-to settle as tensely
dramatic a situation as the most ar
dent lover of the sport could imag
inc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-10-09
3TON. VI, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 1908
FAST woRK AT CLAY PIGEONS
Manchester Wins Second Leg In Ben
nington County Championship.

Manchester. VT. Oct. 9.-The clos
est clay pigeon shooting contest ever
held at the Manchester Rod and Gun
clubs traps took place yesterday af-
ternoon when P. w. Lincoln of the
home club, the Bennington county
champion, and Ralph Gaul of North
Bennington we're twice tied for first
place in the second contest held to
decide the winner OF the handsome
trophy presented by the Balistite and
Empire Powder company. The home
club won out and gained the second
leg of the trophy which must be won
three times
In the first round the North Ben
nington man had the better of the ar
gument with "a out or % to % by Lin
coin. In the next round he fell OF a
little and with 10 TO 20 by the Man
chester man they were tied at 43. In
the early part of the round Of 25 to de
eide the first honors, Lincoln did poor
ly and missed four birds in the round.
Gaul led all the way until the last
bird when with three misses against
him TO four by Lincoln who had fin
ished the round, he missed his oppor-
tunity to win by failing to hit the last
bird and they were tied at 81. In the
next round OF 25 Gau fell down and
hit only is, while Lincoln kept np his
consistent shooting and hit %.
Three weeks ago Lincoln won the
first leg Of the trophy and with it the
championship Of Bennington county
when he hit AZ targets out OF so and
% Of them were in succession. The
score follows: