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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Proposed Bridge Across Hinastsa.
Many citizens Of Montgomery
and Bath along and beyond ihe
K Upton & Graves pike are anxIoes
for a bridge over Hinksson. This
pike. Il miles long, now e1ter6s
70 sde Bas6 county line; the eEtel-
sion Of il for II miles will rsacs-
she Gudgell Hill pike and will
open Up a large section Of Country.
-Ad4 accessible ID oar town 1t al
seasc1s If q bridge IS bUilt over the
creek.
TIE FLsca. Court win meet De-
cem5er 20. ard The bridge proDo-
sisior Will be presented A dele
cation Of citizeas will appear BE-
tore s1e court
Farmers beyond me terminus Of
sce pike s.e now greatly inCocvs--
i4cce1 n rsacL--g our city. esg@-
cIally 4 sce crseE = swollen
We SIAN oe pleased so make t-r-
tI4r c311,1s-t q The proposed
oridge.
Wei lr2roTsa AID co27=1l s1s
roads arr ~o-s1 u-1l 20 MI COZ
m3riLy
Boys six pl1s1, E-x-ss I:
Rus 110erH Ear. P--c1 4 Jr4Tss
Fireworks sLat 20 Z Ii 45OCt
half what others ssz % -assse-
at Spot Casn Grocerg
r. yoD are expecting ~ o-T 3
Bible Or BOOK visi. Tne Far AID
see What they na7e 2%-Zi.
We keep VI -eii sT-asees
for men ana boys The Lo0is-
vile Store.
Shirt waist boxes are ne most
useful things you ever saw 70 keep
dainty dresses IN. and the box is
a. dainty a. the dress.
G. W Harris.
Useful Xmas presents at
22-3. ChenaulJ & Orear's
Dress. driving, street and work
gloves. Punch & Graves.
For initial silk handkerchiefs at
% cents each 90 to the Louisville
Store.
A great gift for man = one of
our Morris chairs &. W. Harris.
Festoon necklaces and pendants
at Jones Jewelry Store. Zl-3.
Give them q Sl5 silver grey
suit or OvercOat from
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

TIE grea. Walk-Over ard "a
NOUS Stacy. Adams & Cos shoes.
Stessou and Youmsn hats. all
styles. Punch & Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15
Broken Arm.

Mrs. j. j. Nesbitt, of Owings-
vile, slipped and broke her arm.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

A diamond is surely the high
est form of personal adornment,
and possesses the most positive
value Of any purchased article.
2l-3. j. W. Jones.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Knox and Stetson hats at
Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

The one gift every woman wants
is FURNITURE. G.. W. Harris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

All kinds Of country produce
taken 10 exchange for Xmas goods
at Greenwadek.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

See our,line of cut glass. The
Hawkins and st. Clair patterns
are exquisite. Will lend elegance
to any table. J. W. Jones. 2l-3.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

See the new Paris Carriers. Holi-
day boxes at Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

4 nee trimmed hat will Dc APP
p-rriste5 Christmas b. wife. sis
t@r. pr sweetheart All our i'm
meas. stock reduced 10 price for
cash 1ltii January l.
~ Robert, 81 Nastin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Snag-prOof and Ball Band rubber
boots and rubers.
Punch d Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Try one OF our Morris chairs
for father. C.. w. Harris
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15
Bandara muff1ers at Walsh's.

All the latest music at cut rate
prices. Spot Cash Grocery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

The prettiest Toys at attractive
low prices. Spot Cash Grocery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Ask for the 10c and 25c coun- |,
ters at Chensuit & Orear,s. 22-S.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

The Macy sectional bookcase
makes a welcome Xmas gift for
father. mother, brother or sister.
&. W. Harris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

silk Handkerchief, 81
Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Best corduroy pants
Punch 6 Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Patronize the NJ. ;. G. [. Elk
change. Saturday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Give them q Sl5 silver grey
suit or OvercOat from
Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

For a lady's watch, ring or
bracelet call on John Robinson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

u. nave been successful this
gear Iuvest IT, something you
cso keep. A diamond. watch,
-on-raing OF intrinsic value at
Jo,s.' Jewelry Store 2l-3.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Everything in fancy stationer,
at Kennedy's drug store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Fancy Vests at Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

1900 pounds Of mixed nuts
mot left over but every one Of
TINS wears crop at half the usual
cut rate price. op. {. Gro.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

j. & NJ. Shoes at Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

A share 10 the Library for six
months or year is practical
Christmas present. 23-2t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

IL requires lots ot EQrk TO zee
very many OF the hens down 10
the laying business, II winter, cut
it CONES wher other fzrm work IS
not pushing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

FestOon necklaces and pendants
at Jones Jewelry Store. Zl-3.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

The highest price paid for fresh
rabbits at Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

Boys six Dl-s-, E--y-ss 4;
Rus urQerHe Ear. P--c1 & JrzTss
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-12-15

4 EFT chair or taole means a
rnerr5 Xmas Tor every member Of
s1e family. G. w. Harris.
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Reclamation

ASSESSMENTS
Chap. 81: Amends section s457. political code.
relating to reclamation districts By expressly s,
providing that any owner of land in the dis.
trict may pas any assessment thereon or part
thereof with warrants of the district.
CONSOLIDATION
swamp land, leyee or reclamat ton distrlc.s @ are re
consolidated the consolidated district shall be
known by the designation of the larger and GOV
erned BIZ the rules and regulations OF sucn
larger district.
Chap. 52s: Amends section s45s. political
code, by providing that when the territory IN
ferred from one county TO another by cnange M OK
county boundaries the district shall come within
the jurisdiction OF the supervisors Or the county
TO which 1t has been so transferred
DISTRICTS
Chap ss: Approves organization of reclama-
tion district $50. Yolo county.
Chap. OF; FIXES exterior boundaries same
Chap. 1877: Directs that all assessments levied
in reclamation district 7ei Sutter and Sacra-
mento counties. shall be paid TO the treasurer
of Sacramento county.
Chap. 1871: Authorizes reclamation district
791, Sacramento and Sutter counties, to con-
tract for the disposal OF food or drainage waters
under its control to any person, firm or corpora
tion for irrigation, power or other lawful use
Chap. 202: Authorizes reclamation district
791 Sacramento and Sutter counties, to cooper
ate with any district. firm corporation In any
reclamation work to the advantage Of the dis
trict.
Chap. 5s7: Approves, rstifes anu validates
reclamation district 7S5, Yolo county.
Chap 500: Legalizes she organization and
formation of reclamation district Is1. Yolo
county.
Chap. 72s Creates a new reclamation dis
trict In Sacramento county to be known as
American River reclamation district, No. 1.
Chap. 619 (new) Provides that unpaid war
rants of reclamation district los, Yoo and Co
lusa counties shall bear interest after indorse-
ment by the county treasurer and that such
warrants shall be received In payment of assess
ments of such district mp TO the time OF rhe
delivery of the assessment roll to the trustees
by the treasurer.
ELECTIONS
Chap. GIG: Amends the reclamation district
act By providing for the submission at special
elections OF bond issues 10 meet assessments
that might be oppressive and for the redemption
of the bonds.
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Sanitary Districts

22la of the sanitary district act of 1891 by
providing that petitions for the annexation OF
contiguous territory shall be valid If signed by
the owner or owners Of majority of the as
sessed valuation; by providing that annexted ter
rtory may be taxed for Its proportionate share
of debts Of the district contracted before an
nexatiou, which was forbidden by the original
section; providing for special elections for bonds
for the creation Of the sewer construction fund.
Chap. 353: Amends section u of the sanitary
district act of 1891 by providing that the as
sessment list must be sent TO the tax collector
not later than the third Monday in July; by pro-
viding for the issuance and recording of deeds
and certificates Of redemption by the collector:
by fixing the redemption period at five years and
by providing that any premium for redemption
greater than 100 per cent shall he unlawful.
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Mining

Chan. 265. Adds 3 new title 70 the civil
roIr Tff1e 10. Part = consisting of l9 sec
lions. being s comprehensive act covering the
locst5oa ~ l0de. placer and tunnel claims.
any citizen OF person having declared his inten-
rlon -o bec0ue such may locate by defining and
posting the boundaries ~ the claim. the name
N tho locator. the number of feet claimed and
tho date ~ the location. The posting must
be made on permanent monument tree, rock
or stone. Lode claims shall not extend more
than 500 feet along the vein nor more than
500 feet on either side ~ if- Within so days
after the posting u notice 0f location the To-
Gator must fie true cory of the notice with
rho county recorder. paying a filing fee Of 81
The federal rules Of annual work amounting
- 500 are prescribed Failure TO comply
makes rhe locators or any Of them ineligible 70
subsequent location OF the same claim.
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Personal Property
LoANs-INTEREsT

Chap. 6S4 (newl Limits interest upon per
sonGI property loans and salary loans 10 per
cent a month and provides penalties for viola
tion, first ofense fine Of $50 and not to ex-
coed 5000 for each subsequent onense-
MORTGAGES
Chapter 80: Amends section 2955 of the civil
code by striking out long list of nonmort-
gageable property and providing that mortgages
may be made on all growing crops, including
grapes and fruit and excepting only: L. Per-
sonal property not capable of manual delivery.
2. Articles of wearing apparel and personal
adornment and S. The stock in trade OF a
merchant.
Chap. So: Amends section 1856 of the civil
code relating to the effect Of mortgages upon
personal property removed from the county
where IT was situated when mortgaged by
eliminating the so day limit placed upon the
mortgage in the matter of taking possession
of the property a pledge to prevent exemp-
tion of the operation Of the mortgage except
between the parties
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Marriage and Divorce

Chan. CD. Amends section f31, civil code,
hv providing that after entry Of the interlocu-
cory judgments fn action for divorce neither
rsrfy shall have the right 70 dismiss The action
without the consent cf the other
char SO. Adds section 1913 TO the code of
civil procedure and provides thst IN actions Tor
divorce iu which adultery IS charged. snd the
correspondent Is named in any Of the proceed
ines such person shall be served with copies
thereof and shall hsve the right 10 appear and
plead and be- beard iB the same msnner as the
parties 10 the suit
mar. ia: Adds section 6ea 70 the civil code
and provides that persons about 20 be married
u,rst secure from the clerk of The county IN
u-hichHr be marriage IS 20 BE- celebrated certih-
.,s-r ~ trecfsrrr in addition 70 the marriage
license. This certificate must include race color
age residence. occupation. condition, single,
widowed or divorced. and the names ana birtn-
rlsces of the parents of parties. The certin-
cate must be presented 10 the person celebrating
the marriage snd fled by him with the county
recorder within three days
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serve, such legislative body may choose any
qualified elector. resident in such municipality
At the first meeting of the directors tney
shall choose 3 commissioners. and no director
shall be eligible TO appointment as commits
soner. The commissioners compensation is 10
be fixed by the directors.
The directors may sanction the submission OF
bond issues. such bonds TO run for not more
than 40 years nor bear more than per cent in
terest- Bond issues must be ratified By at least
two-thirds of the vote cast at the special cleo
tion.
The commission is empowered TO construct sys-
TENS for the transmission OF water TO the sew
eral municipalities. but no power or supervision
over the distributing systems in such munich
pslities. which supervision is exclusively In the
several municipalities.
The commission must estimate the charges for
the delivery OF water TO the several munich
palities at rates sufficient to pay operating ex-
penses, repairs. depreciation. pay interest on
bonds. and. far as possible. provide sink
ing fund for the redemption of bonds In case
of deficiency they may cause q tax to be levied
10 meet interest or principal of bonded debt as
il may become due.
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Military

Chan .s5e. Repesis sections 2O42 and 204S
rroliriosl code. which provided for the adoption
u s distinctive dress uniform by bsttalions OF
regiments II the national guard, and FOR board
II three ofncers 10 purchase uniforms and equip
ehsp. "a. Adds sections 1887 and 2lo7 70
TIE sallfiesl code The first defines desertlon
and provided for its punishment Any guards
man ahkenf from drills and psrsdes of his com
psny fcr taree months viii be carried as De
serfers ~ sach company is on duty TO suppress
insu1ectlOn-- preserve the peace Willful absence
for 24-h1urs constitutes deseruon; deserters
must re tried nv courts martial. time must he
made 10 and deserters must pay expenses Of
apprehension. The second section creates the
state asrmory board. 70 which Is given control
~ sIhsrmories and srsenals- The board consists
II fhesadjutsnt general. the colonel on duty in
sdsutart generals Office inspector general. Judge
advoaste general and brigade commander The
board tS Empowered 10 let contracts Tor armo-
rieS pians speci6cs tons and supervision of con
struction 10 be furnished BY state engineer
Chap. SIS; Amends 30 sections q, the politl-
ral code relating 70 the organization and gov
ernmept of the national guard and BY such
amendnenfs brings the California military IS
states -fhst have fully complied with the pro
visions II the federal militis acts. The
~ ssserai ans ~ he service n Conformity
with tbe organization ~ the same arms IN the
regular service proyloes ior the org.,l1s tlo,a
terms II Office for elective ofhcers ~ the line
and 1sle- Z nder the new sections elective Of
feens. WI hold their commissions indennitely,
until resigned. removed OF retlred. Instead OF
fors four years II the case of general neid.
sfaF snd@1fHe above the grade of first lieu
Grant. and three years for suealterus as under
The old law-
Clsp s1a. Authorizes the armory commission
fr purchase 2 site and erect srrnory in San
Frsncisco snd spproPristes $4,000 for the pre-
scribed purposes
Gtsp. 4oS: Approprisfes 100000 for the
budding and equipment Of an armory In the
citF ~ los Angeles
falap ~. Amends sections 1905. 1917 and
1872 of M political code by the slight changes
- stan Organization necessary 70 make the
Caffornia regulations. NJ the federal national
guard laws. slight amplifcation of the sec
lion coveriuc iusurrecti0n and the Of the
orsanized militia and The elimination II the
original section defining the duties and mum
her, = assistants in the sdjutant generals
ofEce.
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all actions under its terms must he commenced
prior 10 July 1. 1909.
Chap. 6s6: Adds section 1046a tnew) 10 tne ,,
code of civil procedure and provides that in all
cases brought under the provisions of an act 20
establish and quiet title TO real property Wners
the public records have been lost or deslroye9 @ !
as the result of public calamity. all papers nied
unoer order OF court nunc pro tunc snal ma, ma, (
force and effect as IL fled when they shouiu
have been died.
Chap. 6S2 Amends section 1888 code OF cisii M
procedure. prescribing the public uses TOT Wnics Z
the right or eminent domain may he exerclsea
by including the plants of any part tnereot
OF title searching or guaranty concerns, II suen %
right is exercised to restore or replace puonc
records DESTROYED by confagration or otner pup-
lie calamity.
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municipalities
RnNns

Chap - new. Authorizes the legislative
body n any county city ana county OF in
en1fohsteo cl1y oT teeh % ln1est sluhng 9 Lun9
scbool district bonds. California state or United
Srsres bonds Sneh bonds become 2 part Of
me sinking fund and may be sold and the pro
ceods similarly reinvested-
Chap. 10 new: Authorizes municipal cor
norHfions ~ issue bonds for the purpose of
investing the proceeds in other bonds issued
for public improvements Such bonds are 70 be
designated Investment bonds and the proceeds 70
create general Improvement fund
Chep III. Amends fhe municipal bond act Of
1901 81 authorizing municipal legislative bodies
10 designate bv twe-thirds vote a third mu-
nlcipal officer to sign such bonds in addition 70
the nlunicipsl executive ana treasurer alone. as
provided br the original act
CONSOLIDATION
chap Is4 (neWl Municipal corporations may
BE- consolidated by majority vote Of the electors
IN both municipalities affected. Upon petition
n at least one-ffth Of the electors IN. boffl
municipalities presented to the legislative body
Of The larger such legislative body snail call
If the question Of consolidation. If the con
solidstion be ratified and the larger munici-
shall BE- the charter of the consolidated mu-
nicipsiity and the charter Of the smaller dis
=olved.
COURTS
1901 by providing that imprisonment In any
branch Of the Los Angeles city jail shall con
stitute Imprisonment in the city jail within
chap. sz2. Repeats the police court act for
cities II the second class passed tn 1893.
FIRE PROTECTION
Chap. IT3. Amends section 1885 of the po-
iificai code relating 70 the organization N fire
companies in unincorporsted towns and VII
lagos by striking out the word incorporate
where II appeared enormously and inserting in
lien .-unincorporafed -
Chap. esi: Amends the act Of 1881, provid,
ing f0r ere denarfments in unincorporsted
towns and villages by providing that il shall
f.e the duty ~ the Ere commissioners 70 esti-
mate y FIRE department budget and report II
the county supervisors not later thanf July !
= each year
UWANE OFFICERS
Chap IS. Amends section G0Tf of the civil
CODE relating 10 the appointment and arming OF
agents Of sociefies for the prevention of
cruelty 70 animals and children. by providing
that such agents shall not bear arms in cities
given nv the police commissioners.
MUSEUMS
Chsp 333 tnpw3: Provides for the estab-
lishmeut and maintenance Of public natural and
historical museums in municipalities OF the
fourth fifth ana sixth classes. The act an-
fhoriEes tie trustees or other legislative body
upon the petition Of one-third Of the elect
ors they must establish such museum by ordi-
nance The act provides for the government
of such museums by board Of. I've trustees
annolnfed by the executive Of the municipality
and for special tax levy for museum support
fablishment Of such museum shall not exceed
Z mills on the dollar OF assessed rauation-
Chan. 3f5 new Authorizes municipal cor.
rorafionf counties and cities and counties "a
acquire lands by purchase by lease for not
more than 80 years for the purpose cf erecting
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Liquor
90 d.

r,s.- s7s f,evr,. Prohibits the ssle OF intox-
caring iiquors more than one mile OUTSIDE OF
~ incornprs ted town within four miles OF the
camp OF assembly of 25 OF more men enplesed
fass the uiace for such sale was estaDlsheu
nrior 10 The enactment Of the section OF more
man sfx months prior 10 the establishment OF
snch ~smn Violations are defined as misoe-
aeauors punishable by fine not exceeding SoOo'
fulnrisonue-rt not exceeding six months. OF both
fae and Imprisonment
rhsn- a. ADDS section liza new 10 the
penal code nrohlbiting The sale Of liquors within
me sns a half miles of the grounds OF campus
~ the universities, especially exeinpting phah
-,.-is+s selling on prescription aud the sale Of
lfnuors for chemical mechanical purposes.
violations defined as misdeneanor. Becomes
enective jury J.
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Outrageous Change of Venue and Writ Of Review Bills Nued

ments By the secretary OF state By expressly
eliminating laws. journals and resolutions or the
legisla ture from the section and providing that
all reports OF state officers department and al
public documents other than the laws, ETC. he
turned over to the state librarian for distribu-
tion. as prescribed in the section
Chap 1859: Amends section 52S OF the poht-
Zeal code relating 70 the printing OF the Journa $
and appendices Of the senate and assembly by
Increasing the number from 40 TO go
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State Government
BUDGET

Chap. sos: Adds sections 24i-244 new, to
the political code, providing for the prepara tion
OF state budget. Not less than 40 days before
islature the controller shall demand Of the head
Of each commission and state institution an
itemized estimate I'm form) OF the appropria-
tions required for such commission or institu
tion. and from each senator and assemblyman
similar statement OF the appropriations such
legislator intends TO propose Any person having
claim recurring legislative action must file
same with controller not less than 90 days be-
fore opening of legislative session. Within 10
days after the opening OF the session the con-
troller must furnish governor and legislature
with tabuated statement OF the whole in budget
form.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Chap. 3S7 (newl: All state work in excess Of
$1,000 be 1t repair. erection. construction OF
road work. except work on the San Francisco
harbor and water front is placed under the
supervision Of the state engineering department.
All such work must be let by contract to the
lowest bidder. except when ii may be deemed
that acceptance Of the lowest bid may not be
In the best interest of the state, when all bids
snail be rejected and bids advertised for.
After contracts are let no change shall be made
to increase or diminish the cost In excess of
5000. except on the approval Of the advisory
board. and then only on additional plans and
specifications.
Any member of the advisory board or employee
OF the department who shall knowingly permit
any violation of contract OF do any official act
TO the injury of the state or contractor or his
agent, who shall knowingly permit any work
TO be done IN violation Of contract Is declared