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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
THE THING WENT OFF.

'Heartless man to brighten inno-
cent little pigeons. He deserves to
be shot"
Those pigeons were getting more
than their share of planted flower
and vegetable seeds. The writer
of Facts and Observations and
other things, early on Friday
morning. while the dew was yet
fresh, from the roof of his resi-
dence lit the fuse of a small size
giant fire cracker INTENDING to
throw it at the innocent birds.
He miscalculated the distance from
end of fuse to the exploding point.
Much to his surprise the thing
went off. Three bruised or bleed
ing fingers and a benumbed hand
gave positive assurance that some
thing had happened. We are
rich in experience and can tell how
not to do it.
The accident has interrupted
our usual work, but we have
learned lesson. With our index
finger of right hand stuck in a
lemon since the accident to pre-
vent a bone fellon, and answering
many questions as to what is the
matterl" we hope soon to be o.
h. Our next method of exter-
minating pigeons will be different.
Our children will never scare
pigeons this way.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
Card to the Public.

To the Democrats Of Montgomery
County:
Having considered the matter
for some time, | desire to an.
nounce my candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for the
office of County Judge of this
county, and while l am not un-
mindful that the responsibilities
of the Office are great and that
many of the duties are difficult.
demanding in their exercise fair
knowledge, at least, of the princi-
Piles and practice of law, since the1
courts held by the County Judge
are next in Jurisdiction to the
Circuit Court, yet | feel that my
experience as a lawyer and close
relation as County Attorney, for
several years, with the Fiscal,
County and Quarterly Courts
which are presided over by the
County Judge, have qualified me,
in reasonable degree for the
performance of the duties of the
office.
| shall not go into the details of
how | have conducted the Office of
County Attorney further than to
say that | have earnestly tried to
represent and protect the inter-
ests of the county. | have at all
times responded to the demands of
the Office and have been governed
in the discharge of my duties
solely by what | deem right and
just. | have advocated the i'm
provement and extension of pub
lie highways and urged the adop-
ton of such methods and plans as
would secure for the county hon
est expenditures of its revenue
and at the same time produce the
most desirable results in the way
of real improvements.
If the manner in which have
discharged my duties while Coun-
ty Attorney meets with your APP
proval, and you feel that the
office of County Judge can be en-
trusted to my care, | shall indeed
be grateful for the confidence, apdS
promise, in the event that | any
elected, a conscientious, impair
tial and energetic enforcement of
all the laws that come within the
scope of the Office, an honest and
economical administration of the
fiscal affairs of the county-with
an especial effort directed toward
the improvement of public roads
and [ shall at all times and in
every way try to measure up to q
nigh standard of public service.
Very Respectfully, n
CLARENCE +. THOMAS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

Il the proper column appears
the announcement OF Earl W.
Senff, for the Democratic nomina-
ton for County Attorney.
We hardly feel it necessary to
call the attention Of the people Of
this county to the qualifications
and fitness Of this candidate for
the Office he seeks, and only do 50
for the information of those who
DO not know bin.
Upon graduating from our pub
lie schools he at once entered upon
the study Of law under the direc-
ton of Hon. Henry K. Prewitt
and Circuit Judge Allie W. Young.
At the age Of twenty.one he was
admitted to the bar, after an ex-
animation before the Court of APP
peals. and was thereafter associa-
ted in the practice Of his profession
with the gentlemen named, until
the latter's elevation to the bench.
He then formed a partnership with
Mr.. Prewitt and said firm has
since enjoyed an excellent practice.
Mr.. Senff is at present thirty-one
years of age, is well educated, in
dustrious and honorable in his
business dealings; possesses a fine
legal mind and is of high moral
character. He is now Police Judge
Of Mt. Sterling, having been APP
pointed a short while ago to fill
out the remainder of the term of
Judge j. III. Kemper. resigned
and is discharging the duties Of
his Office with signal ability and
general satisfaction. His term Of
Office as Police Judge expires Jan
uary |, next. In politics, he has
long been recognized as one Of our
most efficient party workers, but
has never before been candidate
for Office. All who know him
agree he would make an admira-
bic County Attorney, in fact we
have no hesitancy in saying he is
the Onl Y man yet suggested for the
place that measures up to the high
standard of general fitness required.
We urge the Democratic party
to make up its ticket of such men,
in order that the highest interests
Of the entire community may be
best subserved; again if we are to
win in Kentucky in the future,
and especially in local races. only
our best men should be put to the
front. Remember the days of
the "YelIow-dog" candidate are
past.
We need Just such a clear headed,
sober and capable young man for
County Attorney; his personal
fitness and party service entities
him to this honor, and unless we
know nothing at all about politics,
he will be nominated by hand
some majority.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
SAMPLE COPIES.

We are sending out this week
many sample copies. Do not hes
itate to receive them; not one
name will be entered as a sUBsCRI-
Der unless we are so directed. We
hope, however, that some who
have not regularly read the ADvo-
cate will decide to take the paper.
Some sample copies will follow
from week to week.
Let us hear from you.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

CLARENCE f. THOMAS.
In this issue of the ADVOCATE
will be seen the announcement of
of the candidacy of Clarence F.
Thomas for the Democratic nomi-
nation for the Office of County
Judge.
Mr.. Thomas needs no introduce
ton to the people of Montgomery
county for he is we'll and favor
ably known to all, having been
Attorney for the county for sew
eral years during which time his
official conduct has, it is admitted
by all, been of the highest order.
He has been honest, painstaking
and Industrious in looking after
the county's business and it is to
him largely that credit is due for
bringing about many reforms in
the management of the county af-
fairs by the Fiscal Court. He it
was who called halt in extrava-
gance and waste of the county's
finances 3 few years ago and in
formed the Fiscal Court that it was
amendable to the law: and during
his entire incpmbency in Office he
has faithfully guarded the inter-
est OF the county and consistently
stood at all times for square deal
ing and rigid enforcement of the
laws.
In selecting, as its representa-
tive, man who aspires to office,
a party should not lose sight Of
the fact that public service is the
object to be attained and that it is
not merely to thrust honor upon
him that he is chosen for partic-
ular position.
The Office of County Judge is
by far the most important Office
to be filled in a county and should
be filed by one who can measure
up to the requirements thereof.
The duties are both ministerial
and Judicial but more largely the
latter, since in recent years he is
made to preside over the Quarter
ly Court which is next in juris-
diction to the Circuit Court.
Mr.. Thomas aspires to this Of
flee and asks his party to make
him its representative in the con-
test therefor, and we feel sure
that the Democrats will both
recognize his fitness and accept
him as the logical candidate for
that office; for he is a man of fine
morals, graduate of the Uni
versity of Kentucky and of Wash
ington and Lee University of
Virginia and a lawyer of ability.
Aside from his gifts and training
which so well qualify him for this
position, his acquaintance with
the condition of affairs of the
county and the plans for improve
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
PRIMARY CALLED.

The Democratic Committee of
Montgomery county met Saturday
and unanimously called a primary
for June IS, for the selection of
the various nominees for county
offices, including a Magistrate and
Constable in each Magisterial dis
trict.
AS soon as the committee was
called to order Earl w. Senf re-
signed as Chairman of the City
and County Committees and DIR.
Chas. B. Duerson was unanimously
chosen to succeed him. The step
was necessary upon Mr.. Senff's
part, since he is candidate for
County Attorney and desired that
someone else be at the head of the
party organization and he be re-
lieved of any official responsibility.
DR.. Duerson is well qualified
for the Office of Chairman. That
the primary will be fairly con-
busted and the claims of every as
pirant for office given fair and
impartial consideration, no one
doubts for a moment. His ap-
polntment, so far as we have heard.
meets with approval from all
sides and his party is indeed fortu-
nate in securing his services.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
for Sale or Rent.

The Peters place of about 40
acres is for sale. If not sold by
March lst we will rent it.
32tf H. Clay Mckee & Sons Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

Qualification for Office is quite
as essential as the willingness to
receive the honor and salary
thereof.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
For Rent.

The north side of the double
residence, most desirably and con-
venietly located, at corner of
Maysville and Clay streets, is
for rent by Trimble Bros.
34-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

WlndstOrm insurance written
on farm and city property by T.
+. Rogers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR MAGISTRATE.

We are authorized to announce
w. D. C"CoLoNELD HENRY
of the Aaron's Run precinct, as a candi-
date for Magistrate IN the Side View
Aaron's Run district, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR persz RTtTTE

We are authorized 20 aauouunc=
GAS. T. RISCO.
,: 2o.hxell. Neuetee county. as a caaci-
tate for Representa- tive :rO-n the corutes
q Montgomery and Meuetee. subject 10
The action 0; the Democratic party
We are authorized 20 announce
l. c. DAVIS
% I.euefee county, democratic caadi-
date fo- Representative II tn 9ist dis
.rict. coa1posei o: Menefee I'D Mont
go-ne-y COUNTIES.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

We are authOriz-d y announce
JkXEs ~. WHITE
a. = candidate FOR Sheriff Of Montgomery
county. subject - the action Of the Dem
oc-ztic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR CONSTABLE.
We are authorized TO announce
SAM ISHMAEL

as a candidate for Constable in the dis
trict composed of Sideview and Aarons
Run precincts, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR Assessor
We are authorized 10 announce

We are AUTHORIZED % announce
EARL b. QUIsENBERRy
Of Stepstone neighborhood, as candi
date for Assessor, subject TO the action of
the Democratic party. If dominated and
elected Robert Lockridge, of Camargo
Precinct, will be my deputy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

q. candidate FOX the nomination for
Sheriff Of Montgomery county, subject to
the action Of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized q announce
EARL ~. szSFF
A. candidate for County Attorney Of
Montgomery county, subject 70 the &C
ton Of the Democratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
We are authorized % announce
~. ALLES y CCzMICE
asa candidate to- me Democratic nou;
nation for County J-tg= q: Montgomery
count.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
SOP SENAInp.
We are authorized 70 announce
CLAUDE y. THOMAS

4 Bourbon county. as a candidate fo-
state Senator from the district composed
u Bourbon. Clark and Montgomery sub
ice; - tie &C ion Of the Democratic party
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

We are authorized 70 announce
WILL +. HENRY
as a candidate for Jaier Of Montgomery
County, subject to the action Of the De4..
Ocratic party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized q announce
WALTER CROOKS
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-05-12

To The Democrats Of Montgomery
County,:
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05

lasting God says Brookheld to
frighten Clay whipple Isn't that a
trumpet call? Isn't that a sublime re-
buke to inherited superstftions. where
in most of us are made fearfuI-some
for black cat. some for a catseye
gem. some for an opal and some from
stepping under ladder, or sitting at
table with II others? You're a child
of the everlasting Godp That's a ser
mon in itself, and thought worth
considering to Offset foolish fears
handed down by ignorant mammies or
sent along from witch fearing gen
GRAFTON.
what lifts this play of Thomas out
of the rut and makes it great Is found
in that line and also in this: I mean
says Justice Prentice. mean, Mr.
Brookfeld, that every man is i'll in
some manner who lives habitually on a
lower level than the light he sees.'"
ALSO the greatness of the play
arises" said Miss Gardner. ain such
scenes as that in the second act where
a mothers soul is barred upon the
stage There is no scene written in
modern drama with more appealing
theme or heart gripping motive than
this"
Yes" said Mason. with mock rue
fulness, and that is my hardest act.
1 have to stand around and say moth
ing for 80 minutes But" after re-
flection. that is easier for an actor to
do. 1 dare say, than for an actress"
That's what you say responded
Miss Gardner, laughing through the
real tears that arise in that second
act.
1 wondered whether the audience.
which responded so sympathetically to
Miss Gardner's wonderful acting in the
scene of her appeal to the justice for
the life of her boy. realized the diff
Guilty of the task assigned to Mason
of simply standing around Man or
woman. L should say there are few who
could do it as gracefully as he does.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05
Miss Bates Career

1T is a little more than FIVE years
ago since Blanche Bates last ap-
peared in San Francisco. The the
ater was the Grand opera house and the
play was "The Dazzling of the Gods
San Francisco. more than any other
city, is Miss Bates home town. When
child of years she came here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ.
Bates. from Portland. Ore. At that
coast. Even before her school days
began she accompanied her parents TO
Australia. Returning to San Fran
cisco. Miss Bates was educated at pub
lie and private schools and she was
scarcely more than a school girl when
she began her bread and butter strug-
gle as a school teacher. A short time
at this profession and she determined
to follow that of her parents.
She made her debut at the Columbia
theater at a benefit for L. r. Stock
well. playing Mrs. willoughby. in the
one act play. This Picture and That
Soon after she became member of T.
Daniel Frawley's stock company. play
ing general utility parts. after which
she was a member of the Giffn-Neill
stock for % weeks. playing in San
Francisco. Portland. Salt Lake City and
Denver.
Miss Bates rejoined Mr.. FrawIey's
forces in the spring of 1895. soon work.
ing her way into leading business and
was successful in high. comedy roles.
She then east her fortunes with eastern
theatricals. and in 1898 she became a
member of the famous Augustin Daily
company in New York and found her
self cast for such roles as Blanca in
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05
oEE4N
AAHoSQN


unfolding centers attention so acutely
in the story that you not only
accept the melodrama of the episodes,
but the theories of the author as we'll
John Mason and I talked about this.
In his opinion the play is SO well
built that the credulity which accepts
the action and thrills to it, accepts as
we'll the truths of telepathy as Thomas
sees them. Entertainment, to put the
matter another way, is the capsule in
which you swallow Thomas psychic
deductions. You go to be entertained,
amused, and to have your emotions
stirred, and you are not disappointed;
but when you leave the theater you
realize keenly that the man who wrote
the play had written lesson as well,
and you determine to find out for
yourself something of the wonders
which you have seen exploited.
Mason told me of peculiar expe-
rience he had during the early days of
the production of the piece.
IT had just finished reading" said
he, ''the novel which Thomas had writ.
ten from the play. The book, while it
lacks something of the concise action,
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05

of the play, is very interesting reading
and throws some light on events as
sociated with the main thread of the
plot, but which on the stage would be
unwarranted excursions from the CEN
trail theme. The printed story de-
scribed the scene wherein Jack and
Helen meet in the last act where he
tells her how fearful he is that, after
all, he himself might be to blame for
the murder of Kentucky's governor,
because he had wished it and had
dreamed it. and because it had been
planned and accomplished by Hard
muth, possibly acting under his-Jack's S
hypnotic influence.
That's morbid, Tom; perfectly NOR
bid Helen replies.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05

You know he isn't crazy off the stage
at least not over jewelry. That's
only an illusion in the play"
There you have it. Illusion! And it
is the wonderful illusion that 1.-The
Witching Hour" casts a spell over
you. as Thomas play leads you straight
along the paths of mental science into
the very deeps of poetry's luxuriant
| deeps. from which you want never to
return.
We'll" said I, with fine regretful-
ness, "Tll bet that you bought that
pin as a bit of evidence that a woman,
though not yet out of her teens, may
still possess in fullest development
that spirit of revolt which has made
pendence."
whereupon this little actress merely
laughed.
IN LBERT ANDRUS. who plays the
IA part of Frank Hardmuth, for in
stance. is no weakling. On the
contrary. he is vigorous. breezy per-
son, and apparently the master of his
own destiny and under no mans in
| fiuence, hypnotic or otherwise, as he
pretends to be in the drama. To add
to the difficulty of reconciling the in
dividual with the role he plays, he told
me that he had played the role of Jim
sey in Walters drama. Paid in Full
Can two roles meet in the art of one
individual further removed in char
acter than gentle, firm, calculating but
generous Jimsey is removed from
weak, vacillating, self-seeking Hard
muth?
M r. BRADFORD, the business man
of the shuberts company. and
advance herald of its wonders,
took me to Russ Whytars dressing
room. whytal is Justice Prentice in
the playa justice of the supreme
court of the United States. Such
grace and sympathy there is in this
unique role; and yet such strength!
whytal didn't seem glad to see me-
Bradford laughed and explained that it
was Whytal's working theory that
actors and the public should not min
gle; and that players and play review
ers should never come closer than the
distance which is spanned from the
81 remember seeing Booth many
years ago. said Whytal. at was in
the theater, of course. He was not
playing, that night, but when he left
the house before the final curtain,
every head was turned to watch this
great man as he passed up the aisle
to the lobby. Booth had the right
idea in his relations with the public
Always there was reticence and dis
tance. Thus, when he played he was
not so much Booth as he was Hamlet,
or Iago. or Richelieu. His thoughtful,
spiritual face was less seen on the
streets and in the clubs than on the
aloof from the public.
The public" continued whytal.
knows altogether too much about us
modern actors. The papers inform the
people on questions Of most intimate
nature. and give details of absolutely
has for his breakfast, and how MANY
cigars he smokes; even the color of his
pajamas becomes topic for a story. |
That's all wrong. We should not meet
any more than is necessary"
Imagine me sauirming on the trunk |
and thinking things about Bradford. |
who had led me thither.
At parting Whytal bade me sooo
evening and said he was very pleased
to have met me. Thus does ceremony
and politeness make liars of us all. III
don't think he was pleased a bit.
STHE Witching Hour contains
within itself the psychic powers
its plot exploits. l mean that
the craftsmanship back OF the plays !
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05

..As we formerly played the scene
she advanced toward me in this speech
and grasps my hands in hers. The
book, however, describes her action.
She places her hands on me and the
scene in the story is described beauti-
fully; how Helens innate motherhood
asserts itself in gesture of protection,
Illustrating the truth that sweethearts
and wives too regard themselves, fun
they love- She would protect me in
my fearful anxiety. Her gesture and
her attitude is that of an all embrace
ing womanhood which contained the
elements of mother love as well as ro-
mantle affection
We'll. the description affected me
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-05

ERHAPS il is wise to meet the
iIlusionists OF the stage and
perhaps il isn't. After the
grease paint has been removed,
the costume changed, and the
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-20
A Serious Charge

Jonesboro, Sept. 2O.-The Craig head county grand jury which met here this morning will have a busy time for several days. A great deal of interest is manifest
 il the trial of D. J. Neil who is charged With an assault with in- tent to kill his brother, Tom Neil, some time ago.
 The two brothers who resided on a farm near Dee Station had not been on good terms for a long time, it is stated. One afternoon several months ago Tom was att tackled by his brother who first attempted to strike him with a club. This was taken away from him and then he took his knife stabbing his brother in several places.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-20
Funeral of Arthur Adams

Little Rock. Ark, Sept. 20. = At 3 o'clock this afternoon the remains of the late Arthur F. Al dams were intered in Oakland The funeral took place from the residence of a sis ter, Mrs. B. Morrison, 24O3 Louis- jana street. A. F. Adams was one cf tho best known men in the state. He entered the service Of the Southwestern Telegraph & Tel ephone Company at the time it was organized and was in it's ser7 vice as general trave.ing auditor at the time of his death.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-20
Promises for Next Year

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 20. - Manager Finn and eight members Of the late .amented TraveLers, returned yesterda y afternoon from Atlanta where they closed the season and dropped into the seventh place. Collins, Flood, Buchanan, Keith, Perry .Hoey ,wil. winter in Little Rock assisting Manager Finn in getting up a line for 1910 which will at anyi rate
 ok formidable on paper. Mana ger Finn promises a pennant win ter for 1910.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-20
No Opposition

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 2O.-- Another week has passed and stil! there is no opposition to GoverA nor Donaghey for reelection. His opponents have gone over all the loose timber and have found no one wiling to take the thank less and costly job and it is now apparent that he will not be oppos ed. Several candidates were men tioned during the past week but they all denied they were thinking of making an effort to be gover- nor when questioned about the matter.