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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
WHEN SNOW WAS 40 FEET DEEP.
Took 600 Soldiers to Clear the Way In
the English Blizzard Of 1886.

The mogul engines which were
stalled in the recent blizzard out west
do not appear to be worthy successors
of a certain Hercules engine which cut
= noble figure in the English blizzard
of 1886.
To appreciate the role played by the
Hercules some idea must be given of
<the effect of the storm on other meth
oNs of travel. Fourteen mail coaches
were abandoned on as many roads.
Another was dug out of drifts five
times between Exeter and London.
Another was buried so deep that it
took 300 men, principally sappers and
miners, several hours to make pas
sage to the coach and rescue the mails
and passengers, while near Chatham
the snow lay to depth of 80 or 40 feet,
the military being turned out to the
unmber of 600 to clear the way
In London the drifts were ten feet
deep and hundreds of men and carts
were employed hauling snow out to the
fields in the suburbs. The markets
were in bad way. One day only four
stall holders were able to reach a main
market. Greens which few days be-
fore the storm were being sold for
? three pence bunch at market, now
fetched from ten pence to one shilling,
turnips, carrots and celery becoming
equally dear; while one penny handfuls
of parsley realized two shillings six
pence, and the happy possessor Of a
bunch which he had previously pur-
chased for ninepence realized for his
prize no less a sum than 6 Is Sd.
Amid all this confusion the pioneer
railways covered themselves with glory
by running trains almost without inter
ruption. There was deep cutting on
one line where the snow had drifted
badly and, according to the Queen,
great numbers of people turned out to
see how the Hercules engine would get
along. They imagined, of course, that
she would be stopped, but to their as
constituent the engine dashed right
into the drift, clearing her way
through apparently without the slight
est difficulty, the snow at the same
time flying over the top of the engine
chimney like foam from the broken
waves of violent sea, and notwith-
standing distractions the train came
down from Greenhead go miles, in
one hour and quarter"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
Cheerfulness and Mirth.

81 have always preferred cheerful.
ness to mirth. The latter l consider
as an act the former as habit of the
mind. Mirth is short and transient,
cheerfulness fixed and permanent.
Those are often raised into the great.
est transports of mlrth who are sub
ject to the greatest depressions of mel.
ancholy. On the contrary, cheerfulness,
though IL does not give the mind such
exquisite gladness, prevents us from
falling into any depths OF sorrow.
Mirth is like a fash OF lightning that
breaks through a gloom of clouds and
slitters for moment cheerfulness
keeps up a kind OF daylight in the
mind and fills II With = steady and per.
petual serenity. Joseph Addison.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
OF TWO Evils, the Lesser.

There are other destructive forces
In nature, and even earthquakes have
rivals. This happened at the time Of
the trembler at Charleston, South
Carolina, several years ago. A resident
OF the shaken city, while he felt that
his duties required him to remain
ferers, sent his six-year-old sou out OF
the danger and confusion to the
youngsters grandfather in New York.
Three days after the boys arrival the
Charleston man received this telegram
from his father: Send us your earth
quake and take back your boy
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
The Lost Leisure.

Leisure is gone-gone where the
spinning-wheels are gone, and the pack
horses and the slow wagons, and the
peddlers who brought bargains to the
door ON sunny afternoons. Ingenious
philosophers tell you, perhaps, that
the great work of the steam engine is
to create leisure for mankind. Do not
believe them; 1t only creates a vacuum
for eager thought to rush In. Even
idleness is eager now-eager for
amusement; prone to excursion trains,
art museums, periodical literature
and exciting novels.-George Eliot.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
A WjIv One,

while hunting in the woods got on
the track of black bear, which shot
ave times before he dropped"
"A hard one to kill, eh?"
Eyes. Even after he dropped life.
less he was dead game!"--Bohemiax
Magazine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
At a Marathon Gait.

"Why did you give up your mission
airy labors so soon?"
IT found the chiefs wifes cook book,
and the first recipe started, To one fat
missionary and then l started for
home"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
A lnnennathlc Cure.

1T Is a queer way they propose to
stop Objectionable plays which are
running"
"What?"
"They are going to get them On The
run" .-.------
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23

Cheese, finest Long Horn Cream, 5
pound for soc, or l pound for nc.
Ginger Snaps, spiced and absolutely
fresh, worth 10. sale price sc pound.
Chewing Gum, all varieties, p'kgs
for SC.
Gum Drops at SC pound.
M;xed Candy, worth roc, At &c IN.
All Fancy Candies, worth 25c, dur
ing sale at I5c ID.
All Fancy Candies, worth 4oc, dur
ing sale at 25c Id.
Stick Candy, all Aavors, worth Ioc,
AISLE price &c ID.
Horse Radish i'll bottles at &c.
Pickles in bottles at &c.
Pickles in bottles, worth I5c, at SC.
Catsup, worth Ioc, at &c bottle.
Extracts, Lemon or Vanilla, regular
Ioc bottle at SC.
Seeded Raisins, worth I5c, at &c
package.
Cleaned Curranes, worth I5c, at &c
package.
Dates, pound boxes, worth Ioc, at
sc box.
Baked Beans, Van Camps, Ioc size
at &c can.
Pine Apple Chunks, certainly deli
cious, 25c can at I5c; ISc can at Sc.
Asparagus, soc can at 35c.
Asparagus, 2Sc can at I5c.
Olives, 3sc bottle zoe; l5c bottle sc.
Matches, large boxes, cheap at SC,
during sale at 4oc per dozen boxes, 3
boxes for Ioc.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
CANNED GOODS

brand, nothing better at any price,
regular price 4oc, sale price 25c.
Pie Peaches, large I5c can, at SIC.
Sardines in oil or mustard, SIC can.
Sardines i'll mustard, large Goc can,
at &c.
Baking Powder, all Eoc sizes, at &c;
all SC sizes at SIC.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23
Sugar Beets, Ioc size, at SC can.

Sugar Beets, I5c size, at Ioc can.
tomatoes, large can and best quail
ity, at ooc per dozeu, or 7lsc can.
Sugar Corn, regular ioc kind, at 75c
per dozen, or cans tor 25c,
Salmon good pink, soc per dozen,
or cans for I5c.
Peas, extra quality, 9oc per dozen,
or cans for G5c.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23

Pears, very finest California, put up
in heavy syrup, cut from 4oc down to
25c can, s. 90 per dozen.
Peaches, same high quality as pears,
cut from 55c down to 2Sc.
Peaches, peeled table, and worth
zoe, sale price I5c.
Raspberries and Strawberries, Flag
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23

Gold Dust, Rub No More, Star Nap
tina Wash Powder, 10 packages for
$50, or &c package
All IOc Shoe Polish at &c a box; all
SC Shoe Polish at for SC.
l. & l.. Starch, sc box at &C. It's
the best gloss starch on the market
Tar Soap, sc cakes al SEC.
Toilet Soaps, a fine assortment of
Armour's highly perfumed and strictly
pure, Ioc soaps all at sc bar.
Swift's Naptlla Soap at SIC.
LeuoX Soap, 100 bars to box, at
81 90 box, or bars for 25c. You
may never have this opportunity again,
so buy big lot-the older the better.
Gold Mine Soap, jumbo bar and
good washer, equal to bars of Lenox
in size, sale price ; &c bar.
Lye, Ioc size at &c a can; SC size at
SIC can.
9o'clock Wash Powder, &C pkg.
Soda, Thistle brand the best bak-
ing soda of all, full 1 ID. package at
4oc per dozen.
Arm and Hammer Soda, Ioc size at
90 "a package; SC size at sac.
sc Stick Blue at zoe dozen.
Pulled Rice, worth Ioc, sale price
nc.
Wheat Berries, worth Ioc, sale price
TIC.
Teas, like our Coffees, far ahead of
what you buy elsewhere and always
at much less. Our best Gunpowder
Tea, worth f., sale price SOC ID. Our
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-06-23

6oc Mixed Tea, so fine for iced tea
sale price soc lb.
Pepper, absolutely pure won pay
2Oc) at 2i,C Id.
bars of strictly pure Soap and 2sc
box of Talcum Powder, ali for PC
No. this is no mistake Nc mean II.
Pea Nuts, fresh roasted, ; sacks sc.
Bananas, large fine fruit, worth CSC,
sale price I5c 4 dozen.
Lemons large, sound, Messinas.
cheap at 2oc, sale price I21sC a dozen.
Mixed Nuts, few at Ioc a pound.
Cigars, all leading SC brands at for
csc; all 23sc Cigars at 5 for SC.
Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos at
one-ffth off.
Dried California Peaches at SIC III.
Pure Open Kettle New Orleans Mo-
lasses, worth Soc, at 4oc per gallon.
Brooms are very high, but we guar.
antee a Sweeping Bargain during sale.
A tremendous cut in China, Glass.
Granite and Tinware. Housewives,
now is Your chance to fill your kitchen
and table with what you'd like 10 have
at such little expense.
Stoneware. You know it sells ev.
erywhere at Ioc gallon. Come and
get what we have on hand at 81 gal.
Vinegar, pure, at 2oc a gallon.
Post Cards, fine selection, worth
sc, during this sale at &c each.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
Uncle Waits Denatured Poem

If your abode's on Easy street. and Troubles out of reach most all of the fellows that you meet will tell you you're peach. They'll tell you that in all their days, they never, never knew, in all their will derness of jays, as smooth bird as you. While you have bullion in the keg and rhino in the jar, they'll come around to pull your leg, and say how smart you are. They'll glory in your growing fame, they'll bow and scrape and lawn; they'll load their babies with your name, and sleep upon your lawn. But when Misfortune comes along and jolts you in the neck. and every thing is going wrong, and even
 Hopes a wreck; and when with Dame Despair you sup, and have your fill of woe, your gold brick friends will pass you up, and say, II told you sol" And then some quiet chap will come, and prove to be your friend: he'll say, "When things are on the bum, they're always sure to mend!" And he will dry your raining eyes, and guide your weary feet. and help you once again to rise-clear back
 to Easy street. And you will note that he is one who sang no servile tunes, when you were loaded down with mon, and insolence and prunes. Walt Mason. in Fl Paso Herald.
Williams news., 1909-11-13


 IT is fact that many are hurt and some get killed in playing the great game of football, but still it is not any more dangerous game than is baseball or any other live sport. The list of accidents re
 sulting on the baseball diamond is just as great as on the football grid iron, and the only difference seems to be the fact that the baseball be- ing a more familiar game with the people the accidents are over looked. Then if one considers the accidents occurring among the hunters, fish ermen, swimmers, boatmen, and all other sports, it is sigh of re- lief to the one who loves football.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

THE editors and scribes of the southwest at El Paso accomplished the organization of the Southwest ern Editorial Association last week. A New Mexico man. SIM. Wharton, editor, of the Tucumcari News, was elected president; Will P. LaPoint of the Las Cruces Citizen was made secretary treasurer. Three vice presidents were elected from Ari zona as follows: George H. Kelly of Douglas; Harry c. Holdsworth, editor of the Globe Silver Belt, and Editor Cleveland of the Morenci Leader. The next meeting will be held in the Pass City sometime during the next two months The purpose of the association is to promote the interests of the south west through the newspapers, both daily and weekly.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS

According to the educational statistics in Arizona and New Mexico. taking the official statistics of 1908, Arizona makes an excellent showing. The statistics follow:
 Range of ages in school census, Arizona 6 to 21, New Mexico 5 to 21; school population, Ariz. 34 ,299, N. M. 93,7l5; school enrolment, Ariz. 26,314, N. NJ. 43,667; high school enrolment, Ariz. 7O9, N. M, 994; average daily attendance, Ariz. 1886, N. M. 26,S44; number of high schools, Ariz. 8, N. M. 15; number of teachers employed, Ariz. 645, N. M. 1865; average salary paid men, Ariz $99 50, N M $52.5O; average salary paid women, Ariz. $75.06; total receipts for. school purposes. Ariz. $S14,O63 25, N. NJ. $5S5, ,445 O5; total expenditures for school purposes, Ariz. $911, 1,473.OS, N. M. $539, ,96465; total expendi- ture IT territorial educational in stitutions, Ariz. $152,954 S1, N. M. SPY, ,056.37; cost of education per capita on basis of school popula- ton, Ariz. $1S16, N. NJ. $5.75; cost of education per capita on basis of enrolment. Ariz $23.05, ,N.M.$12 40; cost of education per capita on basis of attendance, Ariz. $3679, N. M. $2O.1O.
 Arizona's total receipts for school purposes were $S14,O62. 25, of New Mexico's $5S5, ,445 O5; Arizona's ex- penditures were $811,473O8, New Mexico's were $539.96465; the greater expenditure by Arizona be- ing caused by the higher salaries paid teachers
 Taken altogether, the comparison is very favorable to Arizona where better wages are paid to the teach CTS, result being that the best in- structors in the country come to Arizona, and the result in a nutshell is "the best schools in the southwest"
Williams news., 1909-11-13
Always Welcome

Sometimes we are at a loss to understand the great popularity of plain. commonplace women and men who give little evidence of either wit or wisdom. They are sought after and invited every where. often to the exclusion of more attractive and more brilliant persons. If, however, we take the trouble to investigate we will see that they are men and women whose lives are dominated by kind ness to others. They say only pleasant things; they never repeat ill-natured remarks; they are quick to do a kindness and slow to be- lieve ill of any. They do not gos sip; they never indulge in ridicule nor assume superior airs. In brief they conduct their lives according to the Golden Rule, and they carry sunshine with them wherever they go. There is always welcome for sunshiny people.-Ex.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
Five Uses for Common Salt

I. A strong solution of salt and water applied to a bandage is an excellent remedy for sprains and bruises.
 2. A poultice made of salt. mixed with the white of an egg. will stop the growth of felon, if applied as soon as it makes an appearance.
 3. To cure neuralgia add a pint of salt to one quart of boiling water and apply constantly as warm as it can be borne.
 4. Sore eyes may be cured by using three times a day wash made by dissolving one half tea spoonful of salt in one quarter tea cupful of water.
 5. There is nothing better for burn than an application of damp salt Exchange.
 H. A. Masac, who has been doing temporary duty as stenogra pher in the office of Superintendent Gibson, left last Saturday for Los Angeles where he will spend the next thirty days enjoying a vacation after which he will resume duty at Williams as clerk to Roadmaster Johnson Winslow Mail.
 Why send your money out of town for suitof clothes when you can save 25 per cent by patronizing your home tailor? See the line of goods carried by M, P. Farrer.
 A. A. Allen writes to THE NEWS from his childhood home at Barnet. Vermont, saying that he is having big time among his acquaintances that are left. "The hills look quite natural" added MT. Allen. He is the former owner of the Black Tank Ranch near Williams which he recently sold for $45,OOO.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

GOVERNOR George Curry of New Mexico has resigned and it is said that "Tenderfoot Bill" Robinson, of Roswell, the we'll know lecturer, writer and editor may step into Curry's shoes if he wants it. The job has been offered to him and if Editor Robinson declines the honor then Editor Walters of Santa Fe will be it. It is nice to note that worthy newspaper men receive sub
 stantial recognition once in awhile.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

THE progressive spirit of the several boards of school directors in Coconino county is visible in the fact that those teachers in the county who attended the teachers institute at Phoenix this week were allowed their expenses. It was money we'll spent and will bring good returns.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

THE attendance at the territorial fair in Phoenix was far beyond any previous year, which is sign of growth in the population of the territory Coconino county is we'll represented at the fair, and all are we'll satisfied with the displays of exhibits which are said to be greater than ever before.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
Arizona Postoffice Receipts

The postoffice department has issued special report showing the volume of business transacted in the 25 largest postofices in Ari- zona during the year ending June 30, 1909. The figures are very in teresting and are given below:
Williams news., 1909-11-13

IF some people would work az hard for the uplifting of the man. kind in the community as they do in circulating gossips about their fellow men, this world indeed would be improved wonderfully.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

EVERY indication points to ex- ceptionally beautiful weather in northern Arizona this winter. It ia pretty we'll in November and no snow in sight yet.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

THERE are men who get religion fonetin es just to gain a few cus- toners for the wares they sell or manufacture.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

Now would be the golden time for the business men and citizens of Williams to organize boosters club"
Williams news., 1909-11-13

SOME men are selfish and grasp: ing and never lay their hand into anything unless they can see per sonal financial gain or unless they can be the big IT. Are you among these?
Williams news., 1909-11-13

WITH an honest city administra. ton and a lot of enterprislng citizens Williams is bound to grow.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER Is. 1909

THANKSGIVING, turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie is next on the program.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
The Rev. lrI R. Hicks Almanac for 1910

Ready November 15, 1909, a splendid year book, on astronomy and meteorology, the only one con- taining the original Hicks Weather Forecasts" By mail, postpaid, 35c, on newstands, 3Oc. One copy free with years subscription to Word and Works, the Rev. Irl R. Hicks Monthly Magazine, the best $1 monthly in America. Discounts on Almanacs in quantities. Agents wanted. Remember, the genuine Hicks Forecasts" are not pub lished anywhere else-you get them only in his own publications. Word and Works Publishing Co.,, 2201 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo.
 Just in Time
 A German shoemaker left the gas turned on in his shop one night, and upon arriving Tn the morning struck a match to light it. There was a terrific explosion. and the German was blown out through the door almost to the middle of the street.
 A passer-by rushed to his assist ance, and after helping him to his feet inquired if he was injured.
 The little German gazed in at his place of business, which was now burning quite briskly, and said:.
 No, I aind hurt. But I got oudt shust in time, eh?"-Ex.
 For beautiful skin you must use Peroxide Cream. G. c. Drug Co.
Williams news., 1909-11-13
Afraid of Ghosts

Many people afraid of ghosts. Few people are afraid of germs. Yet the ghost is fancy and the germ is fact. If the germ could be magniied to size equal to its terrors it would appear more terrible than any fre-breathng dragon. Germs can't be avoided. They are in the air breathe, the water drink.
 The germ can only prosper when the condition of the system gives it free scope to establish it. self and develop. When there is deficiency of vital force, laneuor, restlessness, a saow cheek, :. # ;c <l,a 4
Williams news., 1909-11-13
SOCIETIES.

GRAND CANYON ENCAMPMENT, No. 2, V l. O. O. F. Meets every second and fourth evenings at I. O. O. F. hall Visiting brethern cordially invited.
 J. s. Campbell. c. P.
 John Tucker, S. W.
 J. H. Hudson, Scribe.
 Vim. McCartneY. Treas. WILLIAMS LODGE, NO. 15, I. O. o. F. meets w every Wednesday night at 100 o'clock in I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting brethern cordially invited.
 John Klock, N. G.
 G. N. Tucker. V. G.
 Geo. H. Ballou. Sec'y.
 Joseph Blumberg, Treas. WILLIAMS REBEKAH LODGE No. 10, meets every Friday night at 80 in l. o. O. F. hall.
 Mrs. K. w. Williams, N. G
 Miss Julia Sughrue, V. G.
 Mrs. Harriette Adams, Sec
 Mrs. Lizzie Kennedy. Trea as
Williams news., 1909-11-13

sleep is broken it guard against the serm foy the body against all by the Dr. Medical Discovery increases the vital closeng impurities, enrches organs digestion working condition SO the finds weak tainted breed
 Golden Medical Discovery contains alcohol, whisky habformng drugs All its ingredients printed outside wrapper. It is a but a with of 70 years f Accept
Williams news., 1909-11-13

For beautiful skin you must use Peroxide Cream. G. c. Drug Co.
Williams news., 1909-11-13

For a hobby suit go to NJ. P. Farrer: SIS up.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-08-20
UNIVERSITY MAY
SECURE MONETT
At Conference at oklahoma City He
is Offered Position Of Dean OF
Law Department

Oklahoma City, Okla. Aug. 20
Prof. ]. C. Monett, of the law depart
ment Of George Washington uniyer-
slty, Washington, d. c., has been Of
fered the position of dean of the law
department Of Oklahoma university
Prof. Monett came here Wednesday
and held conference with represen-
tatiyes OF the state university In the
conference, held at the Lee hotel, were
Lee Cruce Of Ardmore and J. D.
Lydick of Shawnee, representing the
board of regents of the university; c.
B. Ames of Oklahoma City and Judge
S. B. Bailey of Chickasha. represent
ing the state bar association. DR.. A.
Grant Evans, president of the uniyer-
sity. was also present.
Prof. Monett refused to give his
answer to the offer last night, stat
ing that he would probably take sew
eral days to consider the matter.
Prof. Monett graduated from the
University Of Iowa with the degree
Of bachelor Of philosophy, later secur-
ing a master Of arts degree and fin
ishing the course in law. He located
|An Dakota, where he practiced law
eleven years, becoming one Of the
most successful lawyers in that Sec
ton Then he decided he would
rather teach tnan practice law. He
went to Harvard university and took
the full law course there, following
which he began teaching.
The board of regents believe they
have found in him a man who would
build up one of the greatest law
schools in the west. The new law
department of Oklahoma university
will open for the first time at the be.
ginning of the school year next month.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-08-20
OKLAHOMANS WHO WON
HOMES IN FLATHEAD RACE

fhe following people from Oklaho-
ma were among those winning in the
FIathead Indian reservation land draw
ing:
William 4. Hudill, Carnegie Okla.
Wexford L. Helton, covington, Okla.
D. S. Armstrong, Memo. Okla.
Chester A. Chambers, Hydro. Okla.
Chas. w. Benedict. catoosa, Okla.
r. A. Tooey, Oklahoma City. Okla.
Ed w. KcsIer, Randlett, Okla,
James Fitzpatrick, Nowata, Okla.
u. =. Giblens, Perry Okla.
Jacob H. Cline Henrietta, Okla.
Clyde Hassel, Tulsa, Okla.
Homer L. johnson, Bristow, Okla
Carl Williams. Tonkawa, Okla.
Elby NJ Mabry. HoldenyIlle, Okla.
Edgar Cook. yinita, Okla.
Dennis D. Chambers, Tonkawa,
Okla.
F. o. Mawk. Shawnee, Okla.
William A. Ainhofe, Tulsa, Okla.
Gertie Mccormick. Chandler. Okla.
w. H. Crocker, Red Rock, Okla.
Chas. w. Hackett, Enid Okla.
Van H. Brandon, Lawton, Okla
Albert Hoover, Newkirk, Okla.
Henry c. James, Lowell, Okla.
M. Miller. Mountain View, okla.
Jos. G. Spurrier, Saltwater, Okla
John NJ Day, Tulsa. Okla.
Thad o. Day, Catoosa, Okla.
Henry B. Ford, Grandfeld, Okla
Guy v. Sherell, Copan, Okla.
Harrison M. Steffins, Enid Okla.