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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
Thousands Work FOR Good Roads

Enthused by the new spirit OF
road building in Missouri, thous,
ands of volunteers marched forth
from every county in Western
Missouri last week to become a
part of Gov. Majors army of
800, 900, which, in response to his
probation, began a two days cam
paign that was expected to add
81 100000 in betterments to the
public highways of the State.
This, the first Statewide move
ment in favor of better roads, was
expected to be not only an epoch
in the development of Missouri,
but an example that would be fol-
lowed by other States and thus
lead to a general improvement of
highways all over the United
States.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
Bad Reads Lose
Graves Two RuralS.
The May6eld Messenger say:

The Mayfeld Messenger say
Graves county has already lost
two of her. routes, which are to be
discontinued on SEPTEMBER 1, and
she is liable to lose several Others
il reports be true.
The postoffice department is per-
fectly willing to give to the peo-
pie all mail conveniences possible,
but if the roads and mail routes
are not kept up by the counties,
then these convenieuces are liable
to be discontinued.
There is no use to spend from
$4,000 to 100000 per year with
out putting the public roads over
which our rural mail routes go, in
such condition that the mail can be
continued through the winter
months.
The discontinuance of Routes
Nos. IL and IL is only a warning
of what may be expected in the
future unless our roads are made
as they should be.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
More Than a Million Spent In
FiQht to Release Harry ThdW

Harry X. Thaw was born in
1871, son of William Thaw, of
Pittsburg.
Forced out of Harvard Universe
ty in 1891 for playing high stakes
at porker.
From 1891 until 1901 toured
Europe.
Met Evelyn Nesbit in 1901, when
she was chorus girl.
Entertained chorus girls and
actresses lavishly from 1901 to
1906.
Married Evelyn Nesbit in 1905,
against his mothers wishes. His
father practically disinherited
him, but his mother settled an in
come of 100000 a year on him.
Started campaigning against
Stanford White in 1905, spending
thousands of dollars for detectives.
White was slain in 1906.
Cost of counsel in first trial for
Staying White estimated at $780,
600.
Estimated cost of counsel, etc..
in second trial $150,000.
Committed to Matteawan on
February /. 1908. by Judge BOWL
ing.
Commitment confirmed by Jus
tice Morschauser in Poughkeepsie
in 1908. Estimated cost of pro-
ceedings $4,000.
Commitment again confirmed by
Justice Mills after second attempt
to gain freedom. Estimated cost
of proceedings $4,000. Three
later attempts to gain liberty.
Estimated cost $125,000
Incidental expenses of Thaw's
commitments, luxuries while j n
the Tombs, etc., estimated SIS, 900.
Money alleged to have been
paid Clifford w. Hartridge, coun-
sci for Thaw, Ito keep some per-
sons quiet" $4,000.
Expenses of Thaw's mother in
the proceedings estimated at
$150,000.
Maintenance of Evelyn Nesbit
since the murder, estimated $780,
900.
Hiring detectives $4,000
Alienists for the various hear
ings in which Thaw tried to obtain
his freedom, estimated cost $751;
900.
Grand total spent by Thaw's
mother for him since he killed
Stanford White, approximately
1920, 900.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
Congressman Thomas
Wife Sues for Divorce.

Suit has been filed in the Muh-
lenberg Circuit Court at Green
vile, KY, by Mrs. Annie l..
Thomas against her husband,
Congressman r. Y. Thomas, Jr.,
of the Third district. for divorce.
In her petition Mrs. Thomas
states that she and her husband
separated last May, and charges
drunkenness and cruelty on Mr..
Thomas part. and declares he
is wasting his estate. She prays
for the custody of their two chill
dren and for reasonable allow
ance for their support and educa-
ii IN.
That portion of the petition in
which she makes her charges
against Congressman Thomas is as
follows:
"She states that during more
than a year past, and while she
had an actual residence in the
State of Kentucky, and without
like fault on her part, he has had
a confirmed habit of drunkenness,
accompanied with wasting of his
estate, and that within six months
last past, and while she had an
actual residence in said State and
without like fault on her part, he
for more than six months habitu-
ally behaved toward her in such a
cruel and inhuman manner as to
indicate settled aversion to her,
and to permanently destroy her
peace and happiness.
"She says that they have two
infant children, Barber Nell, born
December IL, 1906, and Annie
Lee, born August 3, 1910.
Wherefore she prays for d.
vorce from the bonds of matri-
mony; that she be given the Gus,
tody of their two infant children,
above named, for reasonable al
lowance for their support and ed
ucation; for her cost in this action,
including a reasonable attorney
fee, and for any other relief
which she may appear entitled"
Mr.. Thomas is now serving his
third term in Congress, having
defeated former Congressman
John S. Rhea for the nomination
in his last race. Prior to his cleo
ton to Congress ne came into the
limelight while Prosecuting Attor-
ney in his district, when following
a call-down from Governor A. E.
Wilson. on account of his manner
of handling the night rider cases,
he referred to the Governor as a
Blue ribboned ASS"
Mr.. Thomas has had several
scraps in Washington, and only a
few days ago engaged in fight
with Doorkeeper of the House
Goodlett, of Alabama, as result
of some words in a barroom over
an alleged attack Mr.. Thomas had
made on Congressman Underwood,
of Alabama.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
Pie Supper.

A pie supper will be given at
Donaldson school house Friday
evening, August 30, at 1880, for
the benefit of the school library.
Everybody cordially invited t o
come and help a good cause.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27

Buy your paris green from the
Variety Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
for Sale.

House and lot on North Syca-
more street ]. w. Jones. If
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27
State OF ohio. eity Of Toledo. ISIS.

Tut 10 N@VU4-tJI
Frank J. Cac2cy makes oath that he Is
senior partner Ct the firm of Il. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF To-
lcdo. County AID State aforesaid. and
that said nrm viii pay the sum of ONE
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before re and subscribed In
my p;c-ccce. this 9Th day of December.
A. d. 1856.
(CcaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces CT the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-08-27

Walk-Over $500 oxfords ! off.
Punch, Graves & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05

All silk Or MsBe-top silk hose Of
exceptional value At o1Ioo pair.
SILK boet hose of the best quality
obtainable for the price; q large
line Of colors at &c D0ff.
with each palF u SILK hooe you
Will receive Z tasteful white lex In
which t. present the Gift.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05

Other Phoenix silk hose In all
colors in regular stock at 4 pairs
fer $500.
The new checked hose Of pure silk
are shown here at 600 p0a1.
An pure SILK ribbed hose, In new
two toned effects are Q1.76 Da1H.
Wayne o. McCallun pure silk hose
in good colors 1T e1.60 Dal4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Christmas Specials
in the Art Dept.

A number of very choice
selections in finished pieces
used for showing the work
on stamped patterns now sold
out, are offered at very spe-
cial prices. Examples:
500 Table RunneR for Q1.Do.
31o.oO Table RunA9r for $50.
several $3.50 Rep. Searfs Ter
sl3.So RssnA Tssls Csvsrs Tor
600.
$50 RoanA Table Cover 98yoo.
SPECIAL-one lot white ana
natural linen Soc stamped pal1Ow-
tops ana backs. pau6h. temRA>
dour and other degle4e -
at - y. = ~:
, SPECIAX-Ono lot TIN staa
and green stamped 0uaa5A Nth
fringe 0A
Ut .1..... - ssess . . . : -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Eaton, Crane & Pixies
Fine Stationery

In all styles-from. box. 2bc to..$z1oo
Initial Stationery, and correspond
ence cards; delft initial. box. 36c
Paris initial. box zoe
Plain stationery, CSC. 35c. 800
box; 2-Quire boxes $500
BeveleA gilt edge correspondence
cards, box 8Sc3 fine plain cards.
Brass Aeak sets, 82.S0 to. e1o.6O
Also separate pieces.
Cards, Calendars, Sea1s, etc. In
tasteful Christmas designs-a very
large assortment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Beautiful FurS
of UnQuestioned Qualify

There should be no doubt about the excellent
quality Of the furs you buy for Christmas gftsand
there will be none if your selections made hero
Our furs are chosen first
because Of their quality
then attention is concentrated upon making them up
in correct and beautiful and practical styles. You
fail find furs suited to your and
In stock large and widely varied ours; furs
that viii prove worthy Of your judgment in buying
few examples:
Ma.eA.r1an Well in brown backan excelleut
quality :tysn fur ds5Ee mnff and collar get
With sh rcd tin ends ct Sitoo - " ~
Japanese Fe1-with collar muff.
large :a1sr: muff EXCELLENT value sst 9sose ,, ,
Ian s n f collar q
Se..tif.i % from ss1s to sssSo. ~ 90
s.sh 9 aeeiens a.lsS
an s R SSorsa hesX fur % s.a
NatuE. Red setsf from to @ssyOo.
s set OF ssr and S.s nsy v.Ss
Size set $500 "''' -'' ''A. -.' N'- - '"'"' y
Of fine quality with long, soft stole and
beaver sets-ssSso e S7Ses. ms
Hudson seal sets-e7He& W.
szs.oc. nv ~
Borderea 100000
in and novelty furs at fu
prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Novelty
Neckwear

Many new displays Of beautiful gift
pieces are arranged on the Main
Floor. showing the new fur trimmed
collars and pleatings from soc to
$500. and quantities Of dainty coll
lars. fichus and bows from 25c, Soc.
800 and upward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05

A Group of Charming
New Evening Dresses

of which we have but one of STYLE They aro
sample dresses from a very exclusive house where
many of our finest dresses are made These frocks
examples Of this season 8 newest and most grace
full styles-and being samples, purchased that
price them at $500, $3.50 and $500
though their greater value is readily apparent
The styles include the new minaret tunic Of lace
edged with marabou, effects in skirt and bodice
draperies. All have flowers the corsage at the
broad girdle
The materials brocaded plain charmeuse
and silk crepe, in the loveliest of the evening
colors. All combined with sheer shadow laces-
some have beaded ornaments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Copyright Books

A Masters Degree ......... .e1yoo
The Inside of the Cup 1900. .&1.6o
The Iron Trail .o1.96
Doc Williams ............... 91.26
Laddie 500. ................9 1.16
Judgment House .31.3S
The Southerner ..... ...... 91.35
A Wall of Men ............ S1.36
and many others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
The Big Store is Ready
six floors of and attractive Christmas merchandise
Out-of-T wn
Customers

c c g shoppine 20 viii oI find o 1Or
assortmentS now At their finest
and this the best time to come for
lessurely shopping. enjoyment and
selections from the choicest stocks
We refund Railroad fare. according
to amount OF purchase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Cut Glass
Newest Patterns

plete limo OF naples, bowls. celery
trays, relish dishes. sugar and cream
sets, sandwich plates. mirrors. salt
and peppers. and other small pieces.
vases and other articles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Boxed Silk Hosiery


protection Phoenix guarantees
desirable gand the pompadour tied
will wide ribbon add attractiveness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Books and Stationery

Our Book Department comprehensive book in seec
tons of copyright books popular fiction and gift books juvenile
literature of the address, and other fine blank
which desirable for gifts Stationery and engraving
in all are specialties here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Navajo Art Craft
Couch Robes

All wool, heavy, handsome
blanket robes, in bright or dull
colorings, Navajo and other ef-
fects, $685. and $685..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Sterling
SilverWare

An unusually large and well chosen
assortment Of flat silver in correct
designs, including teaspoons. knives
and forks of all kinds. and chill
holders. lemon trays. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Motor Robes or
Steamer Rugs

An exceptionally good assert
ment Of heavy robes, in large,
dark plaids, all wool, best quail
ties, very desirable for gifts
$5. 90, $5.95, $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Girls Books

A large line of Csc books: includ-
Prudy's; at s5c, the Dottie Dimple
and Pansy books, Lady Gay Series.
Five Little Peppers. and others at
o1.oO3 the Dorothy Dainty Series.
books by Nina Rhoades. and others.
Chfldren,s Bible Stories, 2Sc to u
Cloth and Paper Books &c to. Soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05

BOYS Books

IN THE 60c LINE
Motor Boys Series, War Of the
Revolution Series, Colonial Series
and other books.
Boy Scouts BOoko-fu1l library
size. These books Endorsed by
James e. West. chief executive Of
the Boy Scouts of America zoe
IN THE NE LINE
Tom Swift, High School Boys,
Boys OF Liberty Library. Saddle
Boys and Boy Scouts.
~Boys' True StOrieso Of Lincoln.
Washington and The United States.
handsomely bound and illustrated.
BY Eldridge 8. Brooks ....... .91.25
Men Who Founded AHeHlca, by
F r err ok Winthrop Hutchin-
son . WV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
SOC Reprints

OF POPULAR COPYRIGHT BOOKS
are one of our strongest specialties.
There are hundreds of good titles.
such as those
Ben Hur.
Mistress Of Shen0tone.
A Spinner In the Sun.
Joyce Of the North Woods.
The ProdiGal Judge.
Christopher Hibbault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
Bath Robe Blankets

shown the Second Floor Domestic Department. whe
you will find plaid and figured designs in full size hea
cotton blankets $780, $275 and 1925 Bath robe
in the Art Department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
New Cook Books

Catering for Special Occasions, by
Fannie Merritt Farmer .91.0O
How to Cook Casserole Dishes, by
Marian H. Neil ................ o1.O0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05
500 Dainty New Waists
Each ina Christmas Box


exquisite danness and of these sheer white
waists-each untouched their
styles every original beautiful
and there many including high and low neck models
Many fine Stocks others fred with peated net all
are beautifully embroidered trimmed Materials the
voies mull and fine
Prices $3.50 10 $2.75
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-05

Very Fine Da1nask
Cloths
Round Designs in
DaInaSk Cloths

Very exceptional values VIII be
found in q choice assortment OF
new and original patterns. All full
bleached, fine 1inens-
1x1-yafa eloths, el.5B.
1xz3k-yaFA cloths, 4o.36
N0Dktno t. match, 90.98 0oDeA.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24
Never Settled Questions.

The familiar saying that nothing Is
settled until it is settled right eX-
presses only a half truth. Questions
Of general and permanent Importance
are seldom finally settled. A very
wise man has said. that short of the
multiplication table there Is no truth
and no fact which must not be proved
over again If it had never been prov.
ed, from time to time" Conceptions
of social rights and obligations and the
institutions based upon them continue
unquestioned for long periods as postu-
lates in all discussions upon questions
of government. Whatever conduct con.
forms to them is assumed to be right.
Whatever is at variance with them is
assumed to he wrong. Then a time
comes when with apparent suddenness
the ground Of discussion shifts and the
postulates are denied. They cease to
be accepted without proof, and the
whole controversy in which they were
originally established is fought over
again. Senator Root in North Amer.
lean Review.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24
NOTICE!
Tax Sale in the Town of
Belyidere

The non Resident and Resident Propretors,
viz IS. B. Waite of the Town of HYDE Park
in the County of IamoiIle and state of Yer
mont, Administrator of the goods, chatte1s
late of Belvidere in said County of Lamoille
and State of Vermont deceased and the
legal heirs of said Ira Whittemore and also
William Schofeld of said town of Belyidere
in said County of Lamoille and State of YER
mont (the present owner of TO wit twenty
nine acres of land hereinafter de, cribed, as
would appear Fl ON the Town \ lerS s records
of Cambridge III said c UNITY of LarnoiIle and
State of Vermont (the present owner OF to
wit TWENTY-FIVE acres of land n reiuafter de
scrbed as w uld appear from the Town
Clerk's records in said town If Belvider } are
hereby ne tilted that the taxes assessed to
Ira Whittemore by the Town of BelyIdere
for the wear A. ID 1907 ami the yearA d
1908 a-e eli h in who'll or in rart unnaid
ON the following de cribed lands and premises
in said 10 vn of ttelvidere to wit
TWENTY. FIVE ACRES fIAND in town
Lot No. 49, now O ned by Laura Steven.
and bounded as follows viz - On the west
by land of Locke, on the south by land of
Homer Holmes on the east bv land of vii
liam Scnofeld and on the north by the high
VT. also to nit,
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES of LAND in said
Lot No. / g. in said town of Belyidere now
owned by said William Schofield an bounded
as follows viz:-On the north by said high
way leading from Belvidere VT to Johnson
VT, on the west by land of Laura Stevens
on the south by land OF Homer Holmes and
on the east by land occupied by Maids n
Potter; also
FOUR and ONE-HALF ACRES of LAND.
be he same more or less IN said town of
BE 'videre in said town l. OF No IA ncIv
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24

DeforestatioD, which has been blrmed
for many evils, including sudden and dis
astrous inundations, now confronts an
other serious charge. At the meeting of
that great scientific body. the British
Association in Birmingham, England, one
of the learned speakers said the cutting
away of forests along the Panama Canal
caused the slides in the Culebra cut which
have been so troublesome to the contrac =
ors of the waterway. His explanation
was that the forests while standing alb
sorbed the moisture due to transforms,
which since the removal of the trees has
soaked through the earth and rotted the
coal seams beneath. The coal seams b. =
ing thus weakened, the granite underpiL-
ming he's been thrust upward, cau'ing the
displacement of the soil. This is inter
esting, if true, and furnishes another
argument for the preservation of forests.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24
Riverside

Ernest Mills has bought Mrs. Parker S
farm and will take possession at once.
There was large attendance at the
Mrs. Jas. Parker auction last Saturday
things sold WELL
WIN. Maloney, from Rhode Island, is
Spending some time with his brother
John at "The Cedars."
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Calkius from
Cady's Falls spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Broadwell.
Geo. Eastman's eyesight is improving
greatly since his interview, with the North
American Concert Company.
The Marley brothers and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eihu Ruggles spent Sunday with friends
in Fletcher; going in the auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wineford Parker from
Burlington spent Saturday and Sunday
with his mother, Mrs. James Parker.
David Trudeau has bought of Fred
WhtcOmb three fine full bloOded Jersey
cows; they are fine ones, Dave says.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24
JefferSOnville

F. L. Start is repairing his store.
Mrs Call has returned to her home in
Fletcher.
L. S. Morse is making extensive repairs
on his mill.
Margaret Varnum of Barre is with her
grandparents.
Mrs. Board man of Morrisville has been
visiting W. w. Raymore.
Charles Flandreau has gone to WASH
iDgon, d. c.. to attend school.
Miss Florence Maurice has returned to
her school work at Greenwich, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Lamplough of
Burlington are visiting friends in town.
Miss Cora Page is spending the week
with her sister, Mrs. Marvin at Essex
Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Powers of Richford
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Langdell.
Mrs. William Leach and Miss Louise
Hobart of st. Adams have been visiting
Noel Leach.
Mr.. and Mr.. G. E. Pope have returned
from ST. Jobnsbury. Mrs. Pope's sister
accompanied them home.
Mrs. Harmed gave an illustrated talk
on Feochow. China, Sunday evening,
which was very interesting.
II C. Saxby of Arizona he's been visit
ing bis sister, Mrs. A. NJ. Carpenter. This
is his first visit to Vermont for SO years.
lraPowell, Rev. and Mrs. Howard were
elected delegates to the Sunday School con-
vention at Waterville; also to the one at
Stove.
Cynthia Bourn has finished work for
MIS-. Bean and will go to New York state
where she has emplo yment. Her place
has been taken by Martha Reynolds.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-24
A Laureate on Lytton.

When Bulwer Lytton attacked
Tennyson for accepting civil list
pension. Tennyson retalated with a
ten stanza poem in Punch, which has
not been included in any collected edi.
ton of his works. He described his
antagonist as:
That padded man that wears the stays
Who killed the girls and thrilled the boys
With dandy pathos when you wrote.
What profits now to understand
The merits of a spotless shirt.
A dapper boot a little hand.
If half the little soul is dirt?
Tennyson felt ashamed of this out.
bust when he saw it in print. Punch
of the following week contained his
"After Thought" which ends:
Surely, after all,
The noblest answer unto such
Is kindly silence when they brawl.
London Chronicle.