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Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
EARTH'S MOST LONELY SPOTS
Islands Where Communication With
the Great World 10 at Rare In
tervals-TrIstan da Cunha.

Though scientific progress has made
1t possible to do a double journey be-
tween England and America in a fort
night, there remain many islands with
which 1t takes years to communicate.
on the Scottish coast are the
groups of islands known as the He
brides, Orkneys and Shetlands. OF
these the most isolated island is St
Kilda, some three miles long and two
miles broad. The Inhabitants lead
lives Of great loneliness, for It takes
month to get to the next island,
and the sea often makes any com
munication with st. Kilda impossible
for months.
The group OF eight Phoenix islands
in the Pacific has a total population OF
only 1853, while another little bit OF
the British empire is Tanning island.
This is a landing place for the Pacific
submarine cable. and usually there
are about one hundred people in the
place.
The loneliest Of all parts Of British
territory is the Island OF Tristan Da
Cunha In the South Atlantic. which
is also the smallest inhabited island
in the empire. 1t is 1900 miles from
land, has a population OF "A Scottish
Americans, and the Inhabitants get
news of the outer world usually once
every two years.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
POOR CROP OUTLOOK
WAR IN EUROPE AND UNFAvoR.
ABLE GROWTH CAUSES WORRY.
Composite Condition OF American
Crops August I Two Per Cent
Below Ten-Year Average.

Washington, Aug. 26.-War in Eu'
rope and unfavorable conditions for
crop growth during July made the ag-
ricultural outlook on August in the
United States and other parts OF the
world less favorable than was ex.
pected, according to the Farmers Bull
letin. issued by the department of ag
riculture.
The composite condition Of Ameri.
can crops on August l was two per
cent below the normal ten.year av-
GRACE" the bulletin states, whereas
on July 1 prospects we're IA per
cent above the average"
4 hopeful note Is sounded by the
department, however, in the statement
that prospects still are five per cent
better than the outturn OF last years
crops, which were unusually poor.
There was improvement in the
crops during July IN the Atlantic
states, Michigan and Wisconsin and
in the mountain states. says the bull
ietin. but in other parts Of the country
the crops have deteriorated material
ly. The phenomenal wheat crop" in
Kansas goes far TO improve the gen
eral situation, II was stated.
Previous reports on the foreign
wheat crop also we're too optimistic,
the department states, and the crops
abroad generally are inferior TO those
Of 1913.
nf
OF the United States for the principal
crops decreased about OIL per cent
during July, but on August the indeV
figure of crop prices was about 81
per cent higher than year ago"
says the bulletin. The price level
for meat animals increased 90 per
cent from June IS TO July 10.
OF the leather trade the bulletin
says:
About one-third Of the cattle hides
treated in the leather manufacturing
industries CT this country five years
ago were Imported from other coun-
tries. Tn the meantime the number
OF cattle on the farms and ranges Of
the United States has diminished, the
consumption Of hides has increased
and at present the European war has
affected the International trade in
hides, so that the Industries that tan
and otherwise treat cattle hides and
ties In the supply OF the raw mate
rial"
The condition of sugar beets on Au.
gust | was 92.4 per cent of normal
and the cotton crop on July 25 was
76.4 per cent OF normal.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
A Coco Shot.

A San Franciscan, who had been
hunting in the vicinity OF Lake Tahoe
without bagging any game, came upon
a mountaineer who was feeding a
Gagged wildcat he had caught the day
before.
How much will you take for that
beast?" he asked.
The captor said IS. and the money
was paid over.
Now" said the Nimrod. "tie one
end OF a strong cord to that tree and
another TO the cats neck. and then
open the door OF the cage"
This was finally accomplished and
the fierce animal stood straining at its
tether.
The sportsman. who was watching
the exercises from the interior OF the
cabin. leveled his rife across the win
dow sill, took careful aim and blAzed
away The wildcat gave a joyful yell
and disappeared in the forest The
bullet had cut the rope.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
Confident an Enemy win Apuear.

The Irish people are managing TO
get some old-fashioned fun out OF the
menacing situation in Ulster. The
London Chronicle (which is for home
rule) says that at the moment when
both bands of volunteers were swarm
ing through an Ulster town volun-
teer of some kind. in full panoply OF
war, was met in the street by a friend.
so you are going 10 ight?" said.
the friend.
Yes"
Who are you going to fight, the Ma
tionalists?"
mo. We are not going to tight the
Nationalists."
Are you going TO fight the police"
mo, do not think we are going to
fight the police"
Are you going to fight the English
soldiers"
NO. don't think We shall fight the,
English soldiers
Then who are you going 10 fight?"-
THE Lord will provide"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
1000 PERSONS AFFECTED
With rrsehoma In the Mountain Re
aions Is Claim.

Pinevllle, Ky.-wlth 212 visiting
health officers and representatives OF
other state boards OF health present
the health conference was held here
with a discussion upon trachoma with
DR.. John McMullen, OF the United
States Public Health Service, as the
chief speaker "Trachoma or chronic
graduated eyelids is present in more
than one.half OF the counties Of Ken.
lucky" Dr. McMullen said "ln East
ern Kentucky, embracing the counties
of Knott, Leslie, Breathitt, Jackson
and Owsley, more than 1000 persons
have been seen personally by the rep
Service; Of these more than ~ per
cent were infected with the disease.
In some districts the infection ran as
high as 60 to rs per cent of the en-
tire population. On account of the in
creased railway facilities into this
new territory and the common use in
hotels and boarding houses OF the COM
mon wash basin. roller towel and soap
the disease IL rapidly spreading into
the central counties" he said.
More then 1000 cases have been
treated in these emergency hospitals
established by the government. Sixty
eight major operations have been per-
formed and several hundred of lesser
gravity. The entire cost, including
the board of patients. salaries of
nurses and physicians. rent and medi-
cines, has not exceeded 81 day a pa
tient
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
GOOD SEASON PROMISED
Streams Have Been Replenished With
Fish-Drouth Was Of Benefit.

Frankfort, Ky.-Quaii are reported
much more plentiful this year than for
the last two seasons. said j. @. Ward,
executive agent Of the state game and
fish commission. A shortage Of cover,
due to the prolonged drouth. he be-
lieves will make the sport exception
ally fine when the season opens the
middle of November Last year I'M
seasonable foods washed away the
nests at brooding time, and the year
before floods ard cold weather got
many OF the birds. At the same time
pot hunters were slaughtered and ship
ping out OF the state hundreds Of thou
sands of birds. BY cooperation be-
tween the state and federal depart
ments that has been made too haZ-
ardous an occupation TO be profitable
and Kentucky is rapidly being re.
stocked.
The streams likewise are being re-
plenished with game. The drouth has
helped the fish through the spawning
season and been beneficial to the fry
placed in the Kentucky and other riy-
ers by the government fishery service.
The fish spawn in the small tributary
streams. Freshets cause the spawn to
be washed away and the little fish torn
from the protection of the mother TO
be devoured by enemies OF killed by
the sediment held in suspension. The
lack OF freshets has permitted the
spawn TO develop in shallow water and
protected the fry cast in these tribu.
tary streams
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
UpLIFT BURDEN IS
IN The TEACHERS
FOR THE ERADI-
CATION OF ILLlTERAcY FROM
KENTUCKY DISCUSSED.
FOUNDER MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS
Principal Speaker at the Opening SEES
sion Of Jefferson County Teach.
ers' institute.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Louisville, Ky.--Co-operation for
the eradication OF illiteracy from Ken.
lucky was the theme OF Mrs. Cora
Wilson Stewart, of Morehead, chair
man of the Kentucky Anti-llliteracy
Commission, principal speaker at the
opening session of the, Jefferson Coun-
ty Teachers Institute at the court
house here. Mrs. Stewart, known far
and wide as the originator of the
moonlight schools" told the teachers
that If the Commonwealth is to take
her rightful place in the literacy scale
the teachers themselves will have to
assume much of the burden.
The institute was we'll attended by
teachers both from the county and
the city. and the interest bids fair to
increase. The entire body attended
the exercises dedicating the new
George Rogers Clark Ballard School,
at Florida Heights. The principal ad.
dress was made by r. G. Thruston
Ballard, who donated the site for the
building, and other speakers will be
superintendent Barksdale Hamlet,
County Superintendent Orville Stivers
and Prof. 7. ]. Coates, State Superin.
tendent OF Rural Schools.
Commencement exercises for 101
graduates of the eighth grade of the
county schools we're held at the Girls
High School.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
One Loo MANY.

The bus was rolling up Fifth avenue
in a heavy groundswell, on a murky
night Perhaps it was only that the
chauffeur and conductor we're both
sleepy, or maybe It was only the mug,
giness that deceived them.
On the corner at Thlrty-ffth street
stood, waiting to cross, a belated de-
livery boy, holding erect by the waist
a dressmaker's dress form. The chaut-
feur thought he detected a fare, and
slowed his craft in to the curb. The
conductor looked out through the fog.
shook his head, and rang the bell TO
go ahead
Room for one only" he said, and
the bus rolled on.-New York Evening
Post.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
BARLEY IS PROPER
CROP FOR WINTER
KENTUCKY FARMERs ARE GIVEN
SOME GOOD ADVICE BY Ex.
PERRIN EMIT STATION
STOCK INTERESTS OhNAGEO
Urged TO Plant Winter Barley Next
Year as the Means Of Saving
Their Live Stock.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Lexington, Ky.-Kentucky farmers
are urged to plant winter barley next
year as a means of saving the live
stock interests OF the state and to Off
set che disastrous effects of the drouth
on the corn crop. In bulletin issued
by K. J. Kinney, assistant agronomist,
is pointed out the fact that winter
barley is practically a sure crop In
Kentucky II planted reasonably early,
whereas the state has produced only
one good corn crop in the last four
years.
According to Joseph II. Kastle, d.
rector Of the States Agricultural Elk
pertinent Station, live stock interests
have probably been damaged to some
extent already by the drouth. but can
be saved by the winter barley crop.
That the 1914 crop of corn promises
to be smaller than any of the last
four years, is the statement made in
the bulletin. Continuing it asserts
that a year OF drouth is not compen-
stated for by wet year. While 1t is
hoped that next year Will be good
one for the corn crop in Kentucky.
there is no assurance that such will
be the case, 1t says.
Among the advantages of raising
winter barley, according to the bulle-
tin, is the fact that it more nearly
approaches corn in composition than
any of the other cereals do. while it
does not require nearly so much mois-
ture to be raised successfully. 1t af-
fords excellent fall pasture and can
be pastured considerably in the spring.
and still yields a fair crop. 1t ma
lures early and leaves the land ready
for other crops. The bulletin urges
that the farmers try the possibilities
OF the crop, and also points out the
fact that turf oats might be cultivated
with advantage as a substitute for
corn.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
TELEGRAPHIC
NOTES

Kansas City, Aug. 2j.--Rural Jack.
son county voted dry" by about eight
hundred votes in a local option liquor
election in all parts OF the county.
Two thousand women frustrated at.
tempts to vote fraudulently.
Washington, Aug. 25.--Loaning gov.
eminent funds deposited for financing
crops at higher rate OF interest than
four per cent or for other purposes.
would be made Illegal by a bill intro
duced in the house.
London, Aug 20.-The official press
bureau has issued the first casualty
list of the British expedltionary force
in Belgium. 1t is three dead and 20
wounded, During the last "a hours
more than $4,000 have Joined Lord
Kitchener's new army. This consti.
tutes the worlds record OF days
recruiting.
Montreal, Aug. 22.-The Bank Of
Montreal announced that the directors
had authorized a contribution of $780,.
600 for national patriotic purposes.
Paris, Aug 25.-John c. Spooner.
former United States senator from
Wisconsin, accompanied by his fam.
lily. reached Paris from Lucerne. Swift.
zerland.
Paris, Aug, 25.-Mrs. Nicholas Long,
worth notified her friends here that
she is stopping at st. Mehiel, near
Verdun, with Comtesse de Chambrun.
and is in perfect security,
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
oLYmPiAN SPRINGS HOTEL SOLD.

Lexington. Ky.-The Olympian
Springs hotel and farm will be sold
on September 80. under an order which
has just been issued by Judge A. NJ. j.
Cochran, OF the United States court
for the Eastern district of Kentucky.
This action of the court is the final
result of three conflicting suits which
have been pending, The first action
was brought in the circuit court of
Bath county by the old Olympian
Springs Co. and several Lexington
creditors against the New Olympian
Springs Co, OF Louisville. and its
predecessor, the Mutual Realty and
Leasing Co.. OF Nashville, Tenn. in
which is was asked that receiver be
appointed and the property sold.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
FACE FULL OF PIMPLES

1910 So. California Ave-, Chicago, III.
About a year ago my face was full
Of pimples and red spots. To sleep
one night without itching was almost
impossible. Some of the pimples
would get big and red and II l touched
them they would pain, while others
would get white heads on them and
when they broke open some matter
came out. They would burn and itch
and | scratched them so that some
times they would break and bleed
That always caused them to be worse
Il bought all kinds OF salves and
creams and l found out that they did
me no good noticed the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment advertisement and
! sent for a free sample. l went to
the drug store and bought a cake OF
Cuticura Soap and some Cuucura
Ointment and found the pimples
were drying out. In two months
was we'll" (Signed) Chas. J. Peck,
May Z. 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with S2-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston."-Adv.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
Ky. COUNTY CLERKS MEET
Annual Meeting Takes Place at Har-
rodsbure August 81 and 20.

Harrodsburg. Ky.-The annual con-
vention of the circuit and county
clerks OF Kentucky was held here Au-
gust 1928. with headquarters at the
Graham Springs hotel. The business
sessions were held in the court house.
There are 240 clerks in the state B.
C. Allen. circuit clerk OF Mercer and
proprietor OF Graham Springs hotel,
planned many pleasures for. the visit.
ing clerks. including big ball at Ora
ham Springs on the night OF the eth.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
Different MEANING.

One Of the principal owners OF a
prominent gold mine was expatiating
on its merits to capitalist and pros
pective investor. He described the
vein in which the miners we're work
ing, showed him specimens of the ore,
and backed up his statements with the
written opinions of experts.
Well" admitted the capitalist. 1t
looks as II it might be a good invest
ment. AS my old Uncle Hiram would
say. It has 'pints'"
"Pints!" exclaimed the owner, car
ried away perhaps by his over.anx-
lefty; why, sir. we're in quartz RICH:
now"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
Uncertain

The secretary OF one OF the college
classes at Princeton. in sen ding out
each year a list Of questions to be an,
swered by members Of the class. in
order that the results may be duly tab
ulated and set forth In the university
annual. is said always to include in
his list this question: Are you en-.
gaged?"
II would seem that one Of the mem.
bers was cursed with doubt Ia this re-
spect, for in the blank space given
over to the query mentioned he made
his return as follows;
DO not know. Am awaiting letter. 50
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
EMPEROR'S DEATH IS NEAR
Italian Foreign Office, However, De.
niles Receiving Confirmation Of
Francis Joseph's Condition.

London, Aug. ga Rome dispatch
TO the Exchange Telegraph company
reports that Emperor Francis Joseph
is in a grave condition and may die Al
any moment.
Paris, Aug. 25--A dispatch to the
Havre agency from Rome says the for.
eign Office there denies the report in
circulation that 1t has received news OF
the grave illness OF Emperor Francis
Joseph.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
BISHOP Macs SAFE IN BELGIUM.

Covington, Ky.--Fears that were
entertained for the safety OF Bishop
C. p. Macs, of the Covington diocese,
were allayed when Rev. Father Corey
received message stating he was
safe in Courttrai. Belgium. They are
fighting all around me-" he wrote He
said he is awaiting an opportunity TO
sail for America.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
SNAKE FRIGHT CAUSED DEATH.

Harrodsburg. Ky.-Frightened by
the sight OF a snake coiled around
her left leg, Mrs Frances Lynch ran
into her home near here and fell TO
the floor unconscious. A few mo-
ments later she was dead Physicians
say she died OF fright Mrs. Lynch
had been watching the razing OF an
old cabin and while walking in weeds
stepped on the snake. which coiled II.
self round her leg. Relatives killed
the snake.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
trolley Strike Ends al tIazIe,on.

Hazleton. Pa. Aug 25.-The Halle
ton trolley strike, which started Janu.
airy l, was officially declared on BY
the men on Saturday The Lehigh
Traction company agreed to take all
OF the men back.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
TOWN MARSHAL is KILLED
And Constable Wounded BY Kentuek.
ians Shooting From Ambush.

Lexington. Ky.-On lonely road be.
tween Richmond to Berea John Col
Inns. town marshal OF Berea. was kill
ed and Leonard Watkins, a constable,
who was riding with him in a carriage,
was wounded, probably fatally. They
were fred upon by persons concealed
~ the foliage on the roadside
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
POSTAL CHANGES IN KENTUCKY.

Louisville, Ky.-The postoffices at
Boggs, Lewis county, and Raymond.
Breckenridge county, will be discon-
tinued September Is. After that date
mail for Boggs will be handled at
Fearis and mail for Raymond will be
routed out of Webster
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
LARGE COAL VEIN is FOUND.

Campton. Ky.-Frank Boln, farm.
er of this place, while prospecting on
the farm OF Rev W. T. Tyler, about
three miles from this city. opened up
coal bank which showed a vein AZ
inches thick
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
INSTITUTE DOES A GOOD WORK.

Oneida. Ky.-The Baptist Institute
OF Oneida has been presented with
printing outfit and has started the
qualification OF a, paper. The paper
win be handled " the students. Il is
estimated that the equipment will
cost $500. when complete with a new
aiding.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
YOUNG MAN SHOT AND KILLED.

West Point, Ky.-Dudley Davis, IS
years old. while returning with vii.
bur Martin and two other companions
from Louisville, was shot and killed.
His body was taken TO the home Of
his parents near here.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
WILL sREcT A s2s, 900 CLUBHOUSE.
Ashland Eiks Begin Work on the
Structure.

Ashland, Ky.-The Benevolent Or
der OF Elks have begun the erection OF
a $4,000 club room on Carter avenue
near the center OF the city. This is a
strong order hero. Judge w. A. CHM
10 supreme ruler.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
Poor SHOWING.

"How's your boy getting on in col
lege"
Not well. They batted him out OF
the box in the third inning the other
day"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
o. M. Parry 10 No Better.

San Francisco, Aug. 25.-The conil
tion OF ID. NJ. Parry, chairman OF the
foreign trade committee OF the Nation.
al Association Of Manufacturer. re-
mains extremely grave. lie has
uraemla.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
The Usual Pnoeess

They are going to put your reso-
luton on the table"
I'm not surprised. expected II 10
be dished."
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
slscr'oN wAs/cALlsO OFF.

Bowling 0H1eh. Ky.-The members
tn< sct2 Committee at WOODBURY.,
Neop4 have called OFF the cleo
W. was TO have been held on
- j<>sust 20. TO vote whether
"a. Ia IN a consolidatsI school.
u 0<<d hf Vsseral districts in this
'..n(< asa 81, from simpson county.
iii action \ n taken on account OF
Ne Simpson 0pnty Board OF Eiuca-
tlon withdfaurns from the district as
thoofht tie people In the simpson
ooaU district ~ou'd vote against It.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

No mans education is complete IN
til he can tell when a woman's hat Is.
on straight.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Nothing pleases a homely woman so
much as to have a man compliment
her figure.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red
Cross Ball Blue; have beautiful clear white
clothes. Adv.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Some people burn their bridges be-
hind them. and others nrsproof theirs.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

II 1t is necessary to make enemies,
choose lazy men.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Life IL a grtndstone that sharpeni
either our wits or our noses.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Bowling Green. Ky.-Capt. Thomas
g. Smith, U. 8. A.. Of Augusta. Ca.
who was born and reared IN this city.
has been detailed TO superintend the
erection OF the heavy guns TO b. placed
along the Panama canal.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28

Bowling Green.-R. c. Terrell, state
highway commissioner. was here hold.
ing an examination for applicants for
county road engineer There are IL
applicants, OF whom are Warren
county citizens. The county Judge
makes the appointment subject to the
approval OF the fiscal court.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1914-08-28
KENTUCKY BREvITIES

Bowling Green, Ky.-Harry Lazarus
has been appointed judge of the mule
rings in the Kentucky State fair. Louis
Vile; the Tennessee State fair. Nash.
vile, and the "Pennyrile" fair, Hop
kinsville.
Hawesville. Ky.-Tobacco growers
in this section OF the state report that
since the rains the tobacco is growing
very fast They now have hopes OF a
good crop. considering the acreage.
Bowling Green.-W. r. Crabbe, OF
this city, has been appointed a Judge
OF the Fulton County fair to be held
September /. 2. 8 and 4.